Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
members
apples
plums
envelopes
hard
carry
card
yard
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
The children have never read that book before, ______?
If I _____ younger, I _____ in a boat around the world.
I ______ to Greg since we last ______ at the airport 2 weeks ago.
_____ there was a pressure of time, we managed to complete the project on time.
I invented a new electric toothbrush all _____ myself!
We decided _____ her a doll as a birthday present.
The ticket machine in the station was out of ______ so I couldn’t buy a ticket for my train.
______, the meeting stops now. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions later.
Laura came to _____ me for taking care of her dog when she was away.
Her friend gave her secret ______ by mistake.
People use the Internet for many _______: education, communication, entertainment, and commerce.
He said he wouldn’t charge more than €150, but he went back on his _____ and gave me an invoice for €200.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
It is believed that the plane crash was caused by electrical malfunction of its navigation system.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
Choose the word(s) which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His interest in cars has been documented by the media.
John: "How lovely your pets are!"
Peter: "______."
Laura and Mitchell are talking about their school curriculum.
- Laura: "I think Art should be a compulsory subject."
Mitchell: "______. Art helps develop creativity."
Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks.
For businesses, there are tremendous opportunities to their markets into foreign countries. The challenge facing those promoting products globally is to determine whether marketing methods should be the same across the world or if they should be to different markets based on specific cultural factors.
It is considered better business practice by many large, established companies to change their products from one country to the next. Take the example of Coca-Cola. The recipe for this drink is changed to suit local tastes – the brand in the US is much sweeter than in the UK, whilst in India the product’s herbs and flavourings are given more . In terms of the car industry, , it would be too expensive for manufacturers to develop and build completely different vehicles for different markets yet a single, global model is likely to appeal to no one. In response to varying needs, Nissan, sells in 75 different markets, for example, has eight different chassis designs. The Ford Mondeo was designed with key features from different markets in mind in an effort to make its appeal as broad as possible. The best policy, as far as most multi-national companies are concerned, is to adapt their product to a particular market.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, was from a wealthy well-known family. As a child, he attended private school, had private tutors, and traveled with his parents to Europe. He attended Harvard University and afterward studied law. At age 39, Roosevelt suddenly developed polio, a disease that left him without the full use of his legs for the rest of his life. Even through the worst of his illness, however, he continued his life in politics. In 1942 he appeared at the Democratic National Convention to nominate Al Smith for president, and eight years after that he himself was nominated for the same office. Roosevelt was elected to the presidency during the Great Depression of the 1930s, at a time when more than 5,000 banks had failed and thousands of people were out of work. Roosevelt took action. First, he declared a bank holiday that closed all the banks so no more could fail; then he reopened the banks little by little with government support. Roosevelt believed in using the full power of government to help what he called the “forgotten people”. And it was these workers, the wage earners, who felt the strongest affection toward Roosevelt. There were others, however, who felt that Roosevelt’s policies were destroying the American system of government, and they opposed him in the same intense way that others admired him.
In 1940 the Democrats nominated Roosevelt for an unprecedented third term. No president in American history had ever served three terms, but Roosevelt felt an obligation not to quit while the United States’ entry into World War II was looming in the future. He accepted the nomination and went on to an easy victory.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
Which one of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage?
The phrase “took action” in the first paragraph is used to illustrate the idea that Roosevelt _____.
According to the passage, what did Roosevelt do to save the banks after declaring a bank holiday?
In the second paragraph, the author uses the word “looming” to indicate a feeling of _____.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.
There is a common trend for people to indulge in leisure activities. Did you ever watch a video on the Internet? Maybe you used YouTube. YouTube is a website where people can share their videos. Today, YouTube is an important part of the Internet. However, that wasn't always true.
Youtube started with a young man named Jawed Karim and two friends. One day, Karim was on the Internet. He wanted to inform about the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia. He found news stories about it, but he couldn't find any videos. This gave Karim an idea. He wanted to help people put a video on the Internet. Karim told his friends about this idea. Together, they created a company - YouTube.
YouTube become a global success. Millions of people around the world visited the Web site. It was clear to Google, another Internet company, that YouTube had a lot of value. Google made a deal. It bought YouTube for $1.65 billion. As a result, YouTube investors and its employees made a lot of money. The three friends who started YouTube were very big investors. Therefore, they made an enormous amount of money.
Karim became very rich, and he continued to work toward his Ph.D. There was something else he wanted to do. He wanted to help young people go into business. He used money and experience to start a new company called Youniversity Ventures. This company helps young people who have good business ideas. It gives them advice and money to start an Internet business. Milo is one business that students started with the help of Youniversity Ventures.
Milo is a shopping website. It helps people find products in stores near their homes. Another example is AirBob. This website helps people find for video conferences. People in different places can use this site for business meetings.
Karim has some advice for students who want to start a business. First, find a successful company. Do a lot of research about the company and the top people in the company. Then, copy the way they do things. For students who want to start Internet business, Karim is probably a very good example to copy.
What can be the best title for the passage?
What does the word “This” in paragraph 2 refer to?
How did the YouTube investors make a lot of money?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Karim?
Which of the following can replace the word "enormous'' in paragraph 3?
What does Youniversity Ventures do?
What kind of website is AirBob?
What is Karim's advice for students who want to start a business?
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
A number of tourists is going to return the evaluation form distributed by the travel agent.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
After dinner, Tony and Rose shared a Mediterranean sunset and a homemade Greek desert.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
The abilities to work hard, follow directions, and thinking independently are some of the criteria for success in the workplace.
Choose a sentence that has the same meaning as the sentence given.
The pollution in my city is much worse than it used to be.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to this sentence.
“I will ring you up after I get home.” Peter said to Mary.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
You are not allowed to smoke inside the school.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
We arrived at airport. We realized our passports were still at home.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
He stays quiet. He can watch TV.