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Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
  • culture
  • institution
  • student
  • university
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
  • arrives
  • jumps
  • follows
  • rains
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
  • recommend
  • entertain
  • disappear
  • fortunate
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
  • student
  • between
  • listen
  • blackboard
People should stop smoking _____ it is extremely detrimental to health.
  • because of
  • because
  • despite
  • although
Good students aren't _____ intelligent students.
  • necessary
  • necessity
  • necessarily
  • unnecessary
We are raising funds for people with visual _____ in the city.
  • impairments
  • failures
  • damages
  • breakages
I'm sure you'll have no difficulty _____ the exam.
  • passed
  • to pass
  • passing
  • pass

On our trip to Italy, we crossed _____ Atlantic Ocean.

  • the
  • an
  • a
  • x
We should participate in the movements _____ to conserve the natural environment.
  • organized
  • which organize
  • to organize
  • organizing

Unfortunately, his company closed down because it couldn't keep pace _____ modern technology.

  • on
  • with
  • of
  • up
She likes reading books and magazines _____ the library.
  • on
  • at
  • from
  • in
The local clubs are making every _____ to interest more young people.
  • donation
  • fund
  • volunteer
  • effort
If the bride's father _____ the car, she would be at the church now.
  • would have
  • will have
  • had
  • has
It is impossible for him to be financially independent at such an early age, _____?
  • doesn't he
  • does he
  • isn't it
  • is it
It's oddest that _____ he feels, the more efficiently he works.
  • the more stressed
  • the most stressed
  • the more stress
  • the most stress
We're best friends as we have a _____ interest in music.
  • passion
  • passionate
  • passionless
  • passionately

Many students _____ home for their holidays for the past few weeks.

 
  • goes
  • has gone
  • have gone
  • had gone

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.

She was brought up in a well-off family. She can't understand the problems we are facing.

  • poor
  • wealthy
  • broke
  • kind

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The student service center will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job.

  • help
  • make
  • employ
  • allow

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The rapid development of artificial intelligence can replace many people in their jobs and make many people unemployed.

  • have enough skills and abilities for someone to employ you
  • not have a job that provides money
  • have enough skills and abilities
  • have a job working for a company or another person

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The library reduced the number of print newspapers and magazines that they used to subscribe to.

  • increased
  • decreased
  • fluctuate
  • rose

Mary is talking to her professor in his office.

Mary: "Can you tell me how to find material for my science report, professor?"

Professor: "_____"

  • Try your best, Mary.
  • You can borrow books from the library.
  • You mean the podcasts from other students?
  • I like it that you understand.

Mai: "How fashionable a pair of trainers you have!"

Nam: "_____"

  • Thanks for your compliment.
  • I know it's fashionable.
  • Yes, of course.
  • Do you want to know where I bought them?

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

Many places of history, scientific, cultural, or scenic importance have been designated national monuments.

  • cultural
  • been designated
  • history
  • have

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

Many nations protect endangered species by forbidding hunting, to restrict land development and creating preserves.

  • protect
  • and creating
  • by forbidding
  • to restrict

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

A large number of entries has updated in the latest edition of the encyclopedia recently.

  • large
  • has updated
  • of
  • recently

Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.

Have you ever had the feeling that people older than you are hard to understand? Or, have you felt like people from younger generations just don't get it? Maybe you find it easier to connect with people  are closer to your age than those who are older or younger than you. You can probably thank the Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Each generation has its own six generations living in the United States: The Greatest Generation, Silent generation gap for these feelings.
 
There are unique set of characteristics and norms. , the Greatest Generation (born 1901-1924) is known for its patriotism, hard workers, and loyalty to institutions. The Millennials (born 1980-2000) are  by their dependence on technology, detachment from traditional institutions, optimism, and open-mindedness. It is no wonder that many people from different generations have a hard time understanding each other.
 
Generation gap refers to differences in actions, beliefs, interests, and opinions that exist between  from different generations. So, what causes these differences?

Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.

A pilot cannot fly a plane by sight alone. In many conditions, such as flying at night and landing in dense fog, a pilot must use an alternative way of navigating. Since human eyes are not very good at determining speeds of approaching objects, radar can show a pilot how fast nearby planes are moving. The basic principle of radar is exemplified by what happens when one shouts in a cave. The echo of the sounds against the walls helps a person determine the size of the cave. With radar, however, the waves are radio waves instead of sound waves. Radio waves travel at the speed of light, about 300,000 kilometers in one second. Radar sends out a short burst of radio waves. Then it receives the echoes produced when the waves bounce off the objects. By determining the time it takes for the echoes to return to the radar set, a trained technician can determine the distance between the radar set and the objects. The word "radar": in fact, gets its name from the term "radio detection and ranging". "Ranging" is the term for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set. Besides being of critical importance to pilots, radar is essential for air traffic control, tracking ships at sea, and for tracking weather systems and storms.
What is the main topic of the passage?
  • Types of ranging
  • Alternatives to radar
  • The nature of radar
  • History of radar
The word "dense" in this passage could be replaced by _____.
  • dark
  • thick
  • cold
  • wet
The word "it" in this passage refers to _____.
  • light
  • short burst
  • a radio wave
  • a radar set
Which types of waves do radar use?
  • radio
  • light
  • sound
  • heat
The way radar works is compared to _____.
  • the eyesight in dense fog
  • the echo of sound against the walls
  • a burst of the river banks
  • the depth of a cave

Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.

Most parents want their sons and daughters to have equal chances of success when they grow up. Today, equality of the sexes are largely mandated by public policy and law. However, old-fashioned ideas and a lot of prejudice are still part of our culture and present challenging questions for parents.
 
Gender stereotypes are rigid ideas about how boys and girls should behave. We all know what these stereotypes are: A "feminine" girl should be insecure, accommodating, and a little illogical in her thinking. A "masculine" boy should be strong, unemotional, aggressive, and competitive. How are American University of Washington, D.C., boys and girls are often treated differently in the classroom. They found out that when boys speak, teachers usually offer constructive comments when girls speak, teachers tend to focus on the behavior. It's more important how the girls act rather than what they say.
 
The emphasis on differences begins at birth and continues throughout childhood. For example, few people would give pink baby's clothes to a boy or a blue blanket to a girl. Later, many of us give girls dolls and miniature kitchenware, while boys receive action figures and construction sets. There's nothing wrong with that. The problem arises when certain activities are deemed appropriate for one sex but not the other. According to Heather J. Nicholson, Ph.D., director of the National Resource Centre for Girls, Inc., this kind of practice prevents boys and girls from acquiring important skills for their future lives.
 
"The fact is," says Nicholson, "that society functions as a kind of sorting machine regarding gender. In a recent survey, fifty-eight percent of eighth-grade girls but only six percent of boys earned money caring for younger children. On the other hand, twenty-seven percent of boys but only three percent of girls earned money doing lawn work". If we are serious about educating a generation to be good workers and parents, we need to eliminate such stereotypes as those mentioned previously.
 
Gender stereotypes inevitably are passed to our children. However, by becoming aware of the messages our children receive, we can help them develop ways to overcome these incorrect ideas. To counteract these ideas, parents can look for ways to challenge and support their children, and to encourage confidence in ways that go beyond what society's fixed ideas about differences of sexes.
Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
  • The role of culture In the behavior of different genders.
  • Different prejudice about how girls and boys should behave and be treated.
  • Deep-seated stereotypes about genders and their effects.
  • The influence of education and society on gender stereotypes. Q#39

According to the second passage, David and Myra Sadker of the American University of Washington, D.C found that _____.

  • schoolboys and schoolgirls are treated equally in the classroom
  • teachers often concentrate on boys' behavior and girls' manners
  • boys are commented usefully whereas girls are paid attention to behavior
  • girls are taught to be insecure, accommodating and illogical while boys are strong, unemotional, aggressive, and competitive

What does the word "that" in paragraph 3 refer to?

  • The differences between boys and girls begin at birth and continue throughout childhood.
  • People often give pink clothes to a boy and a blue blanket to a girl.
  • Many people give girls dolls and miniature kitchen and boys receive action figures and construction sets when they were born.
  • People give different genders of children distinct kinds of presents or clothes.
The word "deemed" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
  • supposed
  • designed
  • established
  • celebrated
According to the passage, which of the following is UNTRUE about gender stereotypes?
  • It's beneficial for children to practice fundamental skills if they are treated unequally quite early.
  • Children are differently treated not only at home but also at schools.
  • Male and female children are expected to behave the same as what adults think they should.
  • The distinctions in treatment to boys and girls commence when they were given birth.
The result of a recent survey showed that the number of girls at the age of eight paid for babysitting was _____.
  • 6%
  • 3%
  • 58%
  • 27%
The word "counteract" in the last paragraph could be best replaced by _____.
  • frustrate
  • promote
  • inspire
  • encourage
What can be inferred from the passage?
  • Society functions often categorize jobs regardless genders.
  • Teachers and parents have to join hands to encourage children's confidence in social activities.
  • The problems males and females get when they are adults may originate from gender stereotypes.
  • Parents are able to help reduce the influence of gender stereotypes on their children.

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following sentence.

Helen's brother earns more money than she does.

  • Helen's brother earns as much as she does.
  • Helen doesn't earn as much money as her brother.
  • Helen's brother earns less money than she does.
  • Helen earns more money than her brother.

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following question.

John is not here, perhaps he is ill.

  • John must be ill, so he is not here.
  • John might be ill, so he is not here.
  • John needn't be here because he is ill.
  • Because of his illness, John shouldn't have been here.

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to this sentence.

Cindy said that "I haven't seen John since last month."

 
  • Cindy said she hasn't seen John since last month.
  • Cindy said she wasn't seen John since the previous month.
  • Cindy said she hadn't seen John since the previous month.
  • Cindy said I hadn't seen John since the previous month.

Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.

Harry had packed his luggage. After that, he loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.

  • Only after Harry had packed his luggage did he load it into the car and set off for the airport.
  • Packing his luggage, Harry loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.
  • Not until had Harry packed his luggage did he load it into the car and set off for the airport.
  • No sooner had Harry packed his luggage when he loaded it into, the car and set off for the airport.

Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.

She wasn't wearing a seat-belt. She was injured.

  • If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured.
  • If she hadn't been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn't have been injured.
  • If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn't be injured.
  • If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn't have been injured.