Although she had been told quite sternly to ______ herself together, she simply couldn't stop the tears from flowing.
In most countries, photocopying books without the publisher's permission is clearly a copyright ______.
______ to fame at an early age may have a negative influence on children's psychological development.
The coastal city is ______ extra buses during the summer because of a considerable increase in the number of tourists.
Participating in teamwork activities helps students develop their ______ skills.
If our teacher were here now, he _____ us with this difficult exercise.
The children ______ by social networks are likely to suffer from depression and other health problems.
The boy denied _____ the cake even though there was some cream left on his chin.
Her parents rarely let her stay out late, ______?
Only after the teacher ______ the procedure clearly were the students allowed to go ahead with the experiment.
These volunteer programmes aim to provide education for children in ______ regions.
They were at the stadium with us last night, so they _____ at the theatre then.
Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Adam and Janet are at the school canteen.
- Adam: "_____"
- Janet: "Yes, please."
Jenny and Jimmy are talking about university education.
Jenny: “I think a university degree is the only way to succeed in life.”
Jimmy: “ _____. There are successful people without a degree.”
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Despite careful preparation, the candidate got cold feet when asked a challenging question and gave an unsatisfactory answer.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Winning the first prize in the National Math Competition was the highest achievement he got when he was at school.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
It is high time more intensive campaigns were initiated to protect endangered species all initiated over the world.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The team entered the competition with great confidence after getting sound advice from their coach.
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
meat
threat
beat
seat
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
wonders
problems
mountains
moments
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
He fulfilled his dream of travelling the world. He decided to get a job and settle down.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
She gave a great performance at the festival. We now know she has artistic talent.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
It usually takes her an hour to drive to work.
Choose the answer that is closest in meaning to this sentence.
Many people think that the new regulations will encourage people to use less energy.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
My close friends spends most of their free time helping the homeless people in the community.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
It was the year 2014 that Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex was made a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Drawing on her own experience in psychology, the writer successfully portrayed a volatile character with dramatic alternatives of mood.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
"I'm sorry I haven't finished the assignment," Fiona said.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions underneath.
When we meet people for the first time, we often make decisions about them based entirely on how they look. And of course, we too are being judged on our appearance. Undoubtedly, it's what's inside that's important but sometimes we can send out the wrong signals and so get a negative reaction, simply by wearing inappropriate clothing.
When selecting your clothes each day, it is therefore important to think about who you're likely to meet, where you are going to be spending most of your time and what tasks you are likely to perform. Clearly, on a practical level, some outfits will be more appropriate to different sorts of activity and this will dictate your choice to an extent. However, there's no need to abandon your individual taste completely. After all, if you dress to please somebody else's idea of what looks good, you may end up feeling uncomfortable and not quite yourself.
Some colors bring your natural coloring to life and others can give you a washed-out appearance. Try out new ones by all means, but remember that dressing in bright colors when you really like subtle neutral tones or vice versa will make you feel self-conscious and uncomfortable. You know deep down where your own taste boundaries lie. It may be fun to cross these sometimes, but do take care not to go too far all at once.
Reappraising your image isn't selfish because everyone who comes into contact with you will benefit. You'll look better and you'll feel a better person all around. And if in doubt, you only need to read Professor Albert Mehrabian's book, which showed that the impact we make on Silent Messages each other depends on 55 percent on how we look and behave, 38 percent on how we speak, and only seven percent on what we actually say.
(Adapted from by Jan Bell and Roger Gower)
Which could be the best title for the passage?
According to paragraph 1, people can get a negative reaction from others by ______.
The word "outfits" in paragraph 2 mostly means ______.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2 as a factor to be considered when choosing clothes?
The word "others" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
The word "Reappraising" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
According to Professor Albert Mehrabian, the impact we make on each other depends mainly on ______.
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.
While watching sports on TV, the chances are children will see professional players cheating, having tantrums, fighting, or abusing officials. In addition, it's highly likely that children will be aware of well-known cases of sportspeople being caught using drugs to improve their performance. The danger of all this is that it could give children the idea that winning is all that counts and you should win at all costs. Good behavior and fair play aren't the messages that come across. Instead, it looks as if cheating and bad behavior are reasonable ways of getting what you want. This message is further bolstered by the fact that some of these sportspeople acquire enormous fame and wealth, making it seem they are being handsomely rewarded either despite or because of their bad behavior.
What can parents do about this? They can regard sport on television as an opportunity to discuss attitudes and behavior with their children. When watching sports together, if parents see a player swearing at the referee, they can get the child's opinion on that behavior and discuss whether a player's skill is more important than their behavior. Ask what the child thinks the player's contribution to the team is. Point out that no player can win a team game on their own, so it's important for members to work well together.
Another thing to focus on is what the commentators say. Do they frown on bad behavior from players, think it's amusing or even considers it's a good thing? What about the officials? If they let players get away with a clear foul, parents can discuss with children whether this is right and what effect it has on the game. Look too at the reactions of coaches and managers. Do they accept losing with good grace or scowl and show a bad attitude? Parents can use this to talk about attitudes about winning and losing and to remind children that both are part of the sport.
However, what children learn from watching sports is by no means all negative and parents should make sure they accentuate the positives too. They should emphasize to children the high reputation that well-behaved players have, not just with their teammates but also with spectators and the media. They can focus on the contribution made by such players during a game, discussing how valuable they are in the team. In the interviews after a game, point out to a child that the well-behaved sportspeople don't gloat when they win or sulk when they lose. And parents can stress how well these people conduct themselves in their personal lives and the good work they do for others when not playing. In other words, parents should get their children to focus on the positive role models, rather than the antics of the badly behaved but often more publicized players.
(Adapted from "New English File - Advanced" by Will Maddox)
Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?
The word "bolstered" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____.
According to paragraph 1, misconduct exhibited by players may lead children to think that _____.
According to paragraph 2, what should parents teach their children through watching sports?
The word "accentuate" in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by _____.
The word "They" in paragraph 4 refers to _____.
Which of the following about sport is NOT mentioned in the passage?
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks.
Taking piano lessons and solving math puzzles on a computer significantly improve specific math skills of elementary school children, according to a new study. The results, (A)____ was published in the journal Neurological Research, are the latest in a series that links musical training to the development of higher brain functions.
Researchers worked with 135 second-grade students at a school in Los Angeles after (B)____ a pilot study with 102 students. Children that were given four months of piano training, as well as time playing (C)____ newly designed computer software, scored 27 percent higher on math and fraction tests than other children.
Piano instruction is thought to enhance the brain's "hard-wiring" for spatial-temporal reasoning, or the ability to visualize and transform objects in space and time, says Professor Gordon Shaw, who led the study. At the same time, the computer game allows children to solve geometric and math puzzles that boost their ability to (D)____ shapes in their mind.
The findings are significant (E)____ a grasp of proportional math and fractions is a prerequisite to math at higher levels, and children who do not master these areas of math cannot understand more advanced math that is critical to high-tech fields.
(Adapted from by Joyce S. Cain)
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