Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
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Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others'.
biomechanics
psychoactive
merchandise
hierarchical
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opposite
technology
economic
appropriate
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paranoia
harassed
Saffron
Travail
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electioneer
engineer
chimpanzee
deerstalker
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The works of the English theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking helped pave the way for the framework of general relativity and theoretical prediction of black holes dynamics and mechanics.
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Exemplification is always necessary when you are addressing a younger audience.
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Many people criticized the ostentatious lifestyle of some high-ranked officials.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
With her sophisticated tastes, the singer has become an omnipresent icon of style and beauty.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Friendship changed to antipathy when the settlers took the Indian’s land.
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.
A golden handshake may have a _____ effect when one is dealt with the blow of redundancy.
The headteacher has asked me to take the new boy under my _____ and look after him.
When there is no conflict between the members of the group, it creates a strong sense of _____ within the group.
The rain was simply _____ down on the deserted street.
The purpose of the survey was to _____ the inspector with local conditions.
Passage 4.
Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (1)____ as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say. Facial (2) _____ and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our reaction to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide. The art of being (3)____ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way. For example, we may understand that they are in fact (4)____ to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them. Body movements, in general, may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down. However it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (5)____ stability. This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (6)____ results. For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable (7)____ into their private lives. After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters or expect his or her family doctor to provide (8)____ medical information. Quite apart from this problem, can such tests predict whether a person is likely to be a conscientious employee or a values colleague?
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Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive trilogy, The Lord of the Rings. Born in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I. After the war, he became a professor of Anglo - Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University.
Although published in 1965, the three books that comprise the Lord of the Rings were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949. This was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II. By the late 1960s, this fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends created by Tolkien.
The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern heroic epic. The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdoms as they try to acquire a magic ring that has the power to rule the world. The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world. Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves, monsters, wizards, and some humans. The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories from Greece and Northern Europe.
Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien's real life experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection. He claims that the story began in his years as an undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language.
Tolkien was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and enjoyed throughout the world today.
What does this passage mainly discuss?
What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth?
The word "scrutinized” in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by_______.
According to the passage, when did "the Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with young people?
When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy?
What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean?
What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy?
The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by ______.
Choose the most suitable response.
- "Do you have something that grows well without too much water?"
- "_____"
Choose the most suitable response.
- “I believe that learning will also take place outside school, for example at a railway station, or on a farm.”
- "_______ It allows pupils to respond positively to opportunities, challenges and responsibilities."
Choose the most suitable response.
- “I think we need to have a good personality beside taking care of our physical wellbeing.”
- "_______ Goodness is better than beauty."
Choose the most suitable response.
Peter: "Hi, David, do you think it's possible for you to have a talk sometime today?"
David: “_______”
Choose the most suitable response.
Sarah: “Why aren’t you taking part in our activities? _____”
David: “Yes, I can. Certainly.”
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. Yes, I always pay on time. And the only time I make long-distance calls is to speak to my sister in America. I’m on the Internet a lot, but that’s a flat rate every month.
b. You’ll never believe what happened to me today. I got my phone bill for this month, and it’s over $100! The worst part is, I didn’t make all of the calls. There’s a bunch of extra-long distance calls.
c. You should call the service provider today and see if they can sort out the problem. They can probably remove those charges from your bill.
d. That’s unusual. Did you remember to pay your last bill?
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. It’s a paper cut.
b. It hurts, too.
c. How did you do that?
d. Paper can be dangerous.
e. I cut my finger.
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. Think positive and tell yourself you can do it without any problems.
b. So I think I will take time to practice and relax.
c. This is my first presentation in front of a big audience.
d. I’m nervous about the presentation next week.
e. This is only the beginning, so try your best!
f. If you are really prepared it will be a piece of cake.
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. So do I.
b. Now it’s like riding a bus.
c. Definitely, you’re jammed in with people all around you.
d. I hate flying.
e. A long time ago, flying used to be okay.
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. He said I need to think positive.
b. He thinks I have too much stress.
c. So what did he tell you to do?
d. Stress causes different problems with different people.
e. What did the doctor say?
f. Stress causes your stomach ache?
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
You could not have made a very good impression on them.
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A quarter of all bird species in the world are known to have become extinct during the past two hundred years.
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I'd suggest that we avoid telling any scary stories with Janet around. She’s a bit unstable and could get hysterical.
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I couldn’t help admiring the way he managed to finish the program even after such a bad fall.
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By modern standards, the first supermarkets were really quite small.
Choose the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question.
We chose to find a place for the night. We found the bad weather very inconvenient.
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Since 1970, the United Nations has been celebrating April 22nd as Earth Day. It attracts millions of people worldwide to join in to promote public awareness of environmental protection.
Choose the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question.
I accepted the new job after all. It is making me feel exhausted.
Choose the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question.
Their team performed excellently at the elimination tournament. They didn’t win the trophy nevertheless.
Choose the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question.
I met my long-lost brother. I was at a loss for words.
Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
(1)________. For a few days each summer, artists from all over Europe gather at this village near the north coast of Sicily to enjoy the creative atmosphere. During their stay, the artists get together with the local people to paint a one-kilometer long picture that runs the length of the high street. (2)_____ the painting is done, each visiting artist joins a local family for a big lunch and, in exchange for the meal, the family receives the section of the painting that the artist has painted. As a result, (3)________, almost every home has at least one painting by a well-known European artist. Visitors to the village are eagerly invited into homes to see these paintings.
(4)________. Since then, Pettineo has become a sort of domestic art museum in which any visitor can ring a doorbell, go into a house and admire a painting. (5)________ this exhibition of paintings in people's homes, for those who have time to spare, there is an opportunity to wander through the display of huge sculptures in the village square.
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