Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
maintained
promoted
required
argued
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Yesterday was so much fun, _____?
You really dropped _____ the other day when you told Brian you'd seen his wife at the cinema. He thought she was at her mother's.
All people should join hands in protecting the environment _____ we can gain better health.
She bought _____ jacket when she was in Paris last year.
Many couples do not want to _____ the responsibility of bringing up a large family of three or four children.
_______ through a telescope, Venus appears to go through changes in size and shape.
We'll send you an email of confirmation _____.
My father always _____ the crossword in the newspaper before breakfast.
The smaller the room is, the ______ furniture it needs.
Now that he has retired, he lives partly on his pension and partly on the _____ on his post office savings account.
- "Do you mind if I switch the light off?"
- "_____"
Laura is inviting Mike to her farewell party.
Laura: "Would you like to come to my farewell party this weekend?"
Mike: "_____."
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The majority of people in the town strongly support the plans to build a new school.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
She was too wet behind the ears to be in charge of such demanding tasks.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Telecommunication is bound to have a huge influence on various aspects of our lives.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Every month, the volunteer group go to remote and mountainous areas to help those in need.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
I am sure about my answer because I feel authoritarian in that subject area.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
For most of their history, especially since the 1860's, New York City has been undergoing major ethnic population changes.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Caroline has worn her new yellow dress only once since she buys it.
Read the passage and choose the suitable word to fill in the blanks.
TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS
Like many people, I have had a camera for a long time, and I have always enjoyed taking photographs of my family and friends, and places I have visited. Then, about a year ago, I noticed that most of the photos I was so of were in fact all very similar to each other. They all showed groups of people standing by a famous building or some attraction. You couldn't make out their faces clearly, and so it was difficult to get an idea of how everybody felt. I was looking for a new hobby at the time, and I decided that I would start taking photography more seriously. I thought it would be expensive. , after reading a few chapters of a book I borrowed from a friend, I realized that I could improve a great deal without spending a lot of money on new equipment. Soon, instead of just taking the same old pictures, I was photographing trees, animals, people I didn't know, and so on. This soon made a real difference to the of my photographs as I began to concentrate on getting the best picture possible. I am pleased with the results I have achieved in such a short time.
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.
Brazil, the largest country in South America and the fifth largest country in the world, is located in the eastern half of South America. The people of Brazil are famous for their outgoing, friendly, and fun-loving nature. Brazilian women are considered to be among the best dressed in the world.
Brazil is a federal republic with 23 states. The capital city is Brasilia. Portuguese is the official language and it is spoken with a distinct Brazilian accent. Brazil has population of over 138 million people of many different races and ethnic groups.
A number of industrial products are produced in Brazil, including cars, chemicals, ships, machines, and military weapons. Mining is also an important industry. Agriculture also plays a very important role in the economic development of this country. Many crops including coffee (Brazil is the biggest coffee grower in the world), cotton, soybeans, sugar, cocoa, rice, corn and fruit are exported.
The word "accent" in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the Brazilian famous nature in the passage?
According to the passage, which of the following crops is grown in Brazil more than any other countries in the world?
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Mandatory volunteering made many members of the Maryland high school class of 1997 rumble with indignation. They didn’t like a new requirement that made them take part in the school’s community service program.
Future seniors, however, won’t be as resistant now that the program has been broken in. Some, like John Maloney, already have completed their required hours of approved community service. The Bowie High School sophomore earned his hours in eighth grade by volunteering two nights a week at the Larkin-Chase Nursing and Restorative Center in Bowie. He played shuffleboard, cards, and other games with the senior citizens. He also helped plan parties for them and visited their rooms to keep them company. That experience inspired him to continue volunteering in the community.
John, 15, has not finished volunteering. Once a week he videotapes animals at the Prince George County animal shelter in Forestville. His footage is shown on the Bowie public access television channel in hopes of finding homes for the animals. “Volunteering is better than just sitting around,” says John, “and I like animals, I don’t want to see them put to sleep.”
He’s not the only volunteer in his family. His sister, Melissa, an eighth-grader, has completed her hours volunteering at Larkin-Chase. “It is a good idea to have kids go out into the community, but it’s frustrating to have to write essays about the work,” she said. “It makes you feel like you are doing it for the requirement and not for yourself.”
The high school service-learning office, run by Beth Ansley, provides information on organizations seeking volunteers so that students will have an easier time fulfilling their hours. “It’s ridiculous that people are opposing the requirements,” said Amy Rouse, who this summer has worked at the Ronald McDonald House and has helped to rebuild a church in Clinton. “So many people won’t do the service unless it’s mandatory,” Rouse said, “but once they start doing it, they’ll really like it and hopefully it will become a part of their lives - like it has become a part of mine.”
Who spent time with old people in the area as volunteering activities?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
What is the word “inspired” in paragraph 2 closest in meaning to?
What is the word “footage” in paragraph 3 closest in meaning to?
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about Melissa?
What does the word “their” in paragraph 5 refer to?
What is the main idea of the passage?
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to this sentence.
It's forbidden to use cameras in the cinema.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to this sentence.
Robert asked Linda, “What did Natasha say about her holiday plans?”
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
John last returned to his hometown 12 years ago.
Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences.
I did not see Susan off at the airport. I feel bad about it now.
Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences.
He had just entered the house. The police arrested him at once.