foliation
allowance
promotion
provoke
absolute
honorary
heirloom
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
discuss
mission
message
successful
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.
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.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In certain industries, the workers' apparel is not only cumbersome but also quite heavy.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Mike pretended to be sick, but I saw through his deception at once.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
You must admit the organizers have gone to great lengths to cater for all tastes.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
A judge must be impartial when he passes sentences on criminals.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The speaker was asked to condense his presentation in order to allow his audiences have time to ask questions.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Although he tried as much as he could to run for the governor, some observers still wrote him off as a future candidate.
What's the point _____ here if you don't have anything to tell them?
Tina would rather you _____ your son as she is too tired after the three-day conference.
In my class, Trung was responsible _____ keeping the class in order while the teacher went out.
The police asked him to _____ his presence at the scene of the crime.
The break-in turned out to be _____ because it made us more aware of the insecurity of the neighborhood.
Choose the word or phrase that best fits each blank in the passage.
On a yearly theory, the USA is afflicted by hurricanes on the east coast, flooding in the Midwest, forest fires, earthquakes and any number of tornadoes, blizzards, and storms. Historically, the weather has as harsh a part in people's lives as we feel today. Historians list the four major events to wreak devastation on the country as the Chicago fire in 1871, the Johnstown flood and the Galveston hurricane of 1900, and San Francisco earthquake in 1906. These played havoc human life. Galveston, Texas, located on the island of Galveston in the Gulf of New Mexico, on industry and exports. Its over 30,000 citizens in the early 1900s were generally economically successful and comfortable with existing conditions.
After the ill-fated morning of Sept. 7, 1900, the people of Galveston enjoyed their life on the remote island. weather watchers had been following a growing storm in the Atlantic for several days and were warning of the danger of a hurricane. Unfortunately, people ignored the warnings. A day after the hurricane had hit the island, all that remained of the beautiful city was a mass of crumbled buildings, debris and hopeless survivors aimlessly with the stench of rotting flesh all around. However, a few days later, that the city was beginning to heal became everywhere - soon new buildings were overwhelming the burned, and the lifeblood of the ravaged city was returning.
Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Most forms of property are concrete and tangible, such as houses, cars, furniture or anything else that is included in one’s possessions. Other forms of property can be intangible, and copyright deals with intangible forms of property. Copyright is a legal protection extended to authors of creative works, for example, books magazine articles, maps, films, plays, television shows, software, paintings, photographs, music, the choreography in dance and all other forms of intellectual or artistic property.
Although the purpose of artistic property is usually public use and enjoyment, copyright establishes the ownership of the creator. When a person buys a copyrighted magazine, it belongs to this individual as a tangible object. However, the authors of the magazine articles on the research and the writing that went into creating the articles. The right to make and sell or give away copies of books or articles belongs to the authors, publishers, or other individuals or organizations that hold the copyright. To copy an entire book or a part of it, permission must be received from the copyright owner, who will most likely expect to be paid.
Copyright law distinguishes between different types of intellectual property. Music may be played by anyone after it is published. However, if it is performed for profit, the performers need to pay a fee called a royalty. A similar principle applies to performances of songs and plays. On the other hand, names, ideas, and book titles are excepted. Ideas do not become copyrighted property until they have published in a book a painting or a musical work. Almost all artistic work created before the 20th century is not copyrighted because it was created before the copyright law was passed.
The two common ways of infringing upon the copyright are plagiarism and piracy. Plagiarizing the work of another person means passing it off as one’s own. The word plagiarism is derived from the Latin plagiarism, which means “abductor”. Piracy may be an act of one person, but, in many cases, it is a joint effort of several people who reproduce copyrighted material and sell it for profit without paying royalties to the creator. Technological innovations have made piracy easy and anyone can duplicate a motion picture on videotape a computer program, or a book. Videocassette recorders can be used by practically anyone to copy movies and television programs, and copying software has become almost as easy as copying a book. Large companies zealously monitor their copyrights for slogans, advertisements, and brand names, protected by a trademark.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
The word "it" in the second paragraph refers to ______.
The right to send the copies of a book or articles as a gift belongs to these people EXCEPT _____.
With which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree?
It can be inferred from the passage that it is legal if ______.
The phrase “infringing upon” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____.
The purpose of copyright law is most comparable with the purpose of which of the following?
According to the passage, copyright law is _____.
Huong: “That millions of people attended General Vo Nguyen Giap’s funeral made a special impression on almost every foreigner.”
Lan: “_____.”
Sarah: Why do you always read the newspaper in the morning, Ron?
Ron: Oh, it's just a habit. I want to ______ all the happening things.
Mary: What do you think about this dress? Is it beautiful?
Harry: Oh, it's pretty. You always _______ good taste!
May: Do you know Monica and Ryan are going to Paris at the end of this month? They decided to live there.
Tyler: Oh, I know. It's just one week left before they ______ the knot. They have to prepare from now.
Maria: I haven't seen Lisa for a year. How's she doing?
Ralph: She is a _______ novelist in New York now and has just published a new fiction novel.
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. Could you please hand me the pencil?
b. I asked you if you could hand me the pencil?
c. Of course. I'd be glad to. Here you are.
d. Sorry. I didn't quite catch that. Would you mind repeating that?
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. Have you heard anything about our new English teacher?
b. Well, they also say she's very patient.
c. What else have you heard?
d. Yes. People say she's very intelligent.
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. Yes, it’s perfect for us and the kids.
b. Do you like this house?
c. It’s too far from your job, isn’t it?
d. I’m afraid not.
e. I can’t spend four hours on the road every day.
f. So are we going to buy it?
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. It isn't too plain, is it?
b. It's perfect.
c. No, not at all.
d. So you're pleased with it?
e. What do you think of the wedding dress?
f. Yes. It's just what I was looking for.
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. I think I'd prefer to stay at home. How about you?
b. Okay, let's go.
c. Shall we go now?
d. Sure. We haven't seen a movie in a long time.
e. Well, to be honest, I really don't feel like staying home. I'd much rather see a movie. Is that okay with you?
f. Would you like to stay at home or see a movie?
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Thai cuisine is unlike Turkish cuisine because the fruits and vegetables which can be grown in each country are totally different.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Factual news and rumors both get about much more quickly these days with the international reach of the Internet.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
The eradication of snakes by humans has resulted in an abrupt rise in rodent populations in certain areas.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
If you would rather I came to your house at an earlier time today, then perhaps I could leave work a bit earlier than usual.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
His bag was opened by the customs officials when he was suspected of smuggling drugs into the country.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
They only have two installments left to pay on their car. Then they will be more free to spend their money.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
The politician was implicated in a scandal. However, as he entered the international conference, the whole audience still stood up and applauded.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
It is difficult to find British food in India after two hundred years of colonization. On the contrary, Indian food is sold all over Britain.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
I bought a dictionary from the book store. Unfortunately, some pages had been written in and torn, so I took it back there and demanded a refund.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Two players were attacked after rival fans had come onto the field. This led to the football match having to be cancelled.
Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.
More and more people are discovering that sharing and talking about their favorite books with others can be as rewarding as the act of reading itself. For people who feel that they are too busy to sit down with a book, a book club helps them schedule time to read, others have gained self-confidence by participate in or leading a discussion. (1) ______
A successful book club should have a group that is small enough so even the quiet people can be heard but also big enough for many different opinions. The best arrangement is a mixture of (2) _____ for more reading variety and livelier discussions.
The book club could specialize in one subject or type of book, like mysteries, science fiction, or biographies. Or the members could read books of all types, (3) ______ the book is highly recommended by someone who thinks it would be worth discussing.
(4) ______ The approach simply offers more privacy and time for longer meetings. To make the meeting go smoothly, a leader should be appointed. The leader will usually start the discussion by asking what the author’s main idea was. (5) ______, even if they don’t like a book. They just need to be prepared to explain why.
Choose the best answer for (1)
Choose the best answer for (2)
Choose the best answer for (3)
Choose the best answer for (4)
Choose the best answer for (5)