Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
attacks
learns
fills
plays
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
paper
handy
grammar
fancy
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
believe
admit
travel
refuse
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
souvenir
attendant
advantage
importance
It is sometimes difficult for parents to come to _____ with the fact that their children don't want to follow in their footsteps.
effect
light
terms
power
Changing schools _____ a big difference to his life.
did
got
took
made
They decided to travel _____ plane tickets were available at half the standard price.
because
in spite of
due to
although
I ran into an old friend of mine _____.
while I was walking down the street
until I walked down the street
as soon as I have walked down the street the rain
before I had walked down the street
Don't go out _____ the rain.
in
at
with
on
We were all impressed by the story _____ through songs and dance.
told
was told
telling
was telling
Who was the first person to set foot on _____ moon?
a
an
x
the
The whole family was in _____ with her that she should move house.
agree
agreeable
agreement
agreeably
Bill was very sad because the company had _____ his application.
turned down
resulted in
got over
brought about
The English alphabet doesn't have 30 letters, _____?
isn't it
didn't it
is it
does it
You can't expect _____ a foreign language in a few months.
mastering
to master
master
to mastering
If she _____, she would hurt herself.
fell
falls
has fallen
fall
We haven't seen each other since we _____ school.
have left
leave
left
had left
He didn't have a _____ of evidence to support his claim.
suggestion
scrap
sense
state
In my view, the changes to the education system have been to good _____.
effect
influence
upshot
outcome
John and Tim are talking about their future jobs.
John: "What kind of job would you like to do?"
Tim: "_____"
No, thanks.
I heard it was very good.
Any time after next week.
Something to do with computers.
Peter has just watched Tom playing badminton.
- Peter: "I didn't know you could play badminton so well, Tom."
- Tom: "_____"
Many thanks. That is a nice compliment.
Congratulations!
Sorry, if you don't know.
As a matter of fact, I don't.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Very few students are able to really grasp the differences between the two philosophies the first time they study them as they are very hard to distinguish.
make
understand
consider
emphasize
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
You must apply for a visa in person, it's impossible to apply by letter or online.
immediately
consistently
bodily
directly
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
If you want a flat in the center of the city, you have to pay through the nose for it. Do you think you can afford it?
pay too much
pay very little
pay by credit
pay in cash
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Eating too much fat and sugar can have detrimental effect on your health. You are likely to suffer liver or heart disease.
bad
damaging
immediate
harmless
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
We find it surprised that she claims not to know him.
find
surprised
claims
to know
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Many people agree that collecting stamps areenjoyable.
Many
that
are
enjoyable
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
When my parents were away, I would cook meals, clean the floor, and taking care of my little brother.
When
clean
taking
little brother
Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.
Exercise and weight loss
Thereareanumberofmythsaboutexerciseandweightloss that should bedispelled.Itisoftensaidthat youwillputonweightbecauseexerciseincreasesyourappetite. In actualfact,regularexercisehelpstoreset thefeedingcontrolmechanism.Those exerciseregularlyhaveagreaterabilitytoaccuratelytheamountoffoodtheydesirewiththeamounttheirbodyneeds.Asecondmythconcernstheability ofexercisetoexcessfat.Manymistakenlybelievethatyouwouldhavetoworkoutalldaytoget ridofthepoundsyouneedtolose.,thisargumentfailstotakeintotheregularityof exercise.Althoughonlyasmallnumberofcaloriesareusedupwitheachboutofexercise,thecumulative effectisgreatbecauseexercisespeedsupthemetabolicratesothatevenwhenexercisehasfinished,energy willcontinuetobeconsumed.
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.
Numeroushypotheseshavebeenproposedandtestedconcerningthepurposeofschoolingbehaviorinfish. Schoolingcertainlypromotesthesurvivalofthespecies,butquestionsariseastothewaytheschooling enablesfishtohaveabetterchanceofsurviving.Certainly,thefactthatfishcongregatetogetherinschools helpstoensuretheirsurvivalinthatschoolingprovidesnumeroustypesofprotectionforthemembersofthe school.One form of protection derives from the sheer numbers in the school. When a predator attacks a school containing a huge number of fish, the predator will be able to consume only a small percentage of the school. Whereas some of the members of the school will be lost to the predator, the majority of the school will be able to survive.Another form of protection comes from the special coloration and markings of different types of fish. Certain types of coloration or markings such as stripes or patterns in vibrant and shiny colors, great visual effect when huge numbers of the fish are clustered together, makingitmore difficultforapotentialpredatortofocusonspecificmembersoftheschool.Afinalformofprotection comesfromaspecialsensethatfishpossess,asensethatisenhancedwhenfishswiminschools.This specialsenseisrelatedtoasetoflaterallineorgansthatconsistofcowsofporesleadingtofluid-filled canals. Theseorgansaresensitivetominutevibrationsinthewater.Thethousandsofsetsofthosespecial organsinaschooloffishtogethercanproveveryeffectiveinwarningtheschoolaboutanapproaching threat.
Itisalsounclearexactlyhowfishmanagetomaintaintheirtightformations.Sightseemstoplayarolein theabilityoffishtomoveinschools,andsomescientistsbelievethat,atleastinsomespecies,sightmay playtheprincipalrole.However,manyexperimentsindicate that more thansightisinvolved.Some fish school quite well in the dark or in murky water where visibility is extremely limited.Thisindicatesthat sensesotherthaneyesightmustbeinvolvedin enabling theschoolingbehavior.Thelaterallinesystemmost likelyplaysasignificantroleinthe abilityoffishtoschool.Becausetheselaterallineorgansaresensitiveto themostminutevibrationsandcurrents,thisorgansystemmaybeusedbyfishtodetectmovementsamong membersoftheirschoolevenwheneyesightislimitedorunavailable.
All the following are stated in paragraph 1 about schooling EXCEPT that _____.
it can involve large numbers of fish
it is quite common
it is fully understood
it can involve different fish behaviors
Which fish would be LEAST likely to be in a school?
A smaller, colorful fish
A large, older fish
A young, hungry fish
A tiny, shiny fish
The word "it" in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
behavior
existence
fish
function
The word "congregate" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____.
feed
protect
hunt
gather
Which of the following is TRUE according to paragraph 2?
Fish in schools rarely have distinct markings.
Schooling fish tend to have muted coloration.
The bright coloration makes it easier for predators to spot fish.
The effect of coloration is multiplied when fish mass together.
The word "murky" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
warm
dirty
deep
clear
It can be inferred from the passage that, when a predator attacks, _____.
it rarely manages to catch any fish that are part of a school
it cannot possibly consume all members of a school if it is large enough
it is usually successful in wiping out the entire school
it attacks only schools that lack sense organs
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Jenny's new flat isn't as nice as her old one.
Jenny's new flat is nicer than her old one.
Jenny's old flat is as nice as her new one.
Jenny's old flat is nicer than her new one.
Jenny's new flat is as nice as her old one.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
"I visited my grandmother last week," Tom said.
Tom said I visited his grandmother last week.
Tom said I visited his grandmother the week before.
Tom said he has visited his grandmother the week before.
Tom said he had visited his grandmother the week before.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following question.
You are not allowed to smoke in the office.
You needn't smoke in the office.
You mustn't smoke in the office.
You mightn't smoke in the office.
You don't have to smoke in the office.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
John has to work at weekends. He won't go on a picnic with us.
Unless John works at weekends, he will go on a picnic with us.
But for his working at weekends, John wouldn't go on a picnic with us.
Provided John works at weekends, he will go on a picnic with us.
If John didn't have to work at weekends, he would go on a picnic with us.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
I left the office. There was a power cut just then.
Hardly had there been a power cut when I left the office.
I left the office after there was a power cut.
Not until there was a power cut did I leave the office.
No sooner had I left the office than there was a power cut.