Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
laughs
machines
parents
photographs
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
arrived
realized
invited
repaired
Choose the word which differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
The founding of the Radium Institute in 1914 made her dream coming true.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Let's to get up early and go for a walk before breakfast.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
My manager wanted to know that whether I was taking much money with me to France.
Rodney _____ for the company for very long before he was promoted.
John said he _____ to visit me the day after.
John _____ taking the money, but nobody believed him.
The deputy director _____ the responsibility for organizing meetings and conferences.
He expected _____ for an Oscar, but he wasn't.
Some candidates failed the oral exam because they didn't have enough _____.
It was on March 19th 1876 ____ the first telephone call was made.
You should use this cream ____ the sun from damaging your skin.
My brother _____ while he _____ his bicycle and hurt himself.
The viewers _____ to his suggestion with a big clap.
Mr. Kane finds it hard to _____ friendly relations with his thoughtless neighbors.
Nothing unusual happened, ____?
Ann: "Do you think we'll have good weather?"
Susan: "_______."
Anna: "I think we should recycle these bags. It will help protect the environment."
John: "_____."
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
We can use either verbal form or non-verbal form of communication.
Choose the word(s) which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In my attempt to win a place at university, I am under a lot of pressure.
Choose the word(s) which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In Western culture, it is polite to maintain eye contact during conversation.
Choose the word(s) which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
There have been significant changes in women's lives since the women's liberation movement.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to this sentence.
"I am sorry, Jane. I broke your bicycle", said John.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
"Shall I carry the suitcase for you, Mary?" said John.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to this sentence.
It is said that he broke world record.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Mary lost the ticket. She didn't go to the concert.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
A waitress served us. She was very impolite and impatient.
Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks.
In Japan, politeness and good manners are very important and business meetings are very formal. Business cards are also important and they (A) _____ these at the beginning of a meeting. They always look at them carefully, so you should do the same as they might think you’re rude if you don’t. A lot of communication is non-verbal. They are very good listeners and may ask a lot of questions to (B) _____ they understand everything.
In a conversation, they wait longer before they reply than westerners do, so it’s important (C) _____ speak in those long pauses but to wait for their reply. In their culture it’s rude to ask direct questions or to say “No” or “I disagree”. In business, it takes a long time to (D) _____ a decision because they have to ask everyone in the company. When they say “Yes” it may mean “I understand”, not “I agree”, and when they smile it might be because they don’t know (E) _____ to say.
(A) _____
(B) _____
(C) _____
(D)_____
(E)_____
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of a signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meanings in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently.
Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver's cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage in communication. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. Without an exchange of ideas, interaction comes to a halt. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods must be based upon speech. Radio, television, and the telephone are only a few.
Which would be the best title for the passage?
What does the author say about speech?
According to the passage, what is a signal?
The word "it" in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
The word "potential" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____.
Applauding was cited as an example of _____.
Why were the telephone, radio, and television invented?
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions underneath.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
The word "adversely" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.
It can be inferred from the first paragraph that _____.
The word "These" in the second paragraph refers to__________.
For which of the following reasons can natural pollutants play an important role in controlling air pollution?
According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions _____.
The word "localized" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is only useful if _______.