Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
lighthouse
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
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.
____________ such as sugar, sugarcane, and coconut water are mostly used in Southern Vietnamese food than in Northern and Central Vietnam.
Despite the differences in cuisine of each region, there are similarities, such as the __________ for main meals – rice, ways of adding fish sauce, herbs and other flavours.
Some of famous _____________ in Southern Vietnam are Hu Tieu Nam Vang, Bun Mam, fried rice, Banh mi, and many kinds of puddings.
Food in Northern Vietnam is not as _____ as that in Central and Southern Vietnam, as black pepper is often used rather than chilies.
Another feature in northern cuisine is in winter all family members gather around a big hotpot __________ there is a combination of seasonal broth, vegetables, and meat.
A meal of Hue people has a natural combination between flavours and colours of dishes, which creates the unique ___________ in the regional cuisine.
One special feature of cuisine in Southern Vietnam is the short cooking time which aims to _________ the freshness of food.
If I feel hungry in the afternoon, I _____ snacks like fresh apples.
If my mother goes home late this evening, my father _____.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
It’s more expensive if you hire a car for discover Kuala Lumpur.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
The spectacularly Royal Palace of the Imperial City is one of Hue’s main tourist attractions.
- “My life’s got stuck these days. I am so depressed and unable to think of anything.”
- “_______________”
“Mom, I’ve got the first rank in class this semester!”
“_______________.”
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Acupuncture can ease nausea and vomit caused by chemotherapy.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Are there any alternatives that might provide better options for gay people?
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
It’s incredible that his new song leads the Billboard Hot 100 chart only in 3 days.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
She was given a prize for her achievement in classical and traditional music.
Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.
CULTURE SHOCK
Many people dream of living in a foreign country. It can be an amazing experience for those (23) _________ are willing to settle down in a new place. (24) __________, there’s one potential problem you should be aware of: culture shock. Culture shock is the feeling we – get from living in a place that is so different to where we grew up that we are not sure (25) _________ to deal with it. Societies are (26) _________ in many different ways. Customs and traditions can be very different and that can sometimes make it difficult to get on with local people who might not approve of things you do and might object to things you say. You might be banned from doing things in another country that is perfectly legal in your own. For example, in Singapore people can be forced to (27) ___________ a large fine just for dropping rubbish. Eventually, though, most people who lived abroad fall in love with their adopted country and learn to accept its differences.
Choose the correct answer for (23).
Choose the correct answer for (24).
Choose the correct answer for (25).
Choose the correct answer for (26).
Choose the correct answer for (27).
Read the passage then choose the correct answer to each question.
In the 1960s, it took pop and rock groups one or two days to record their songs. Nowadays, it can take months and months. Many rock groups begin by recording only one instrument, for example, the voice. Then they record other instruments – electric piano, synthesizer, guitars, drums and so on.
Next, they might use a computer to add special effects. Finally, they ‘mix’ all the instruments until they get the sound that they want. This means that a CD or cassette will always sound very different from a live concert.
Music engineers have developed a new computer program that will change the future of music. A computer can analyze a singer’s voice. Then if you give the computer the lyrics and music of a song, the computer can ‘sing’ it in that voice. This means that a singer only needs to record one song and the computer can then sing other songs in the singer’s own voice. Singers can sing new songs many years after they have died.
Most of us listen to music for pleasure, but for the record companies, music is a product, the same as soap powder. When a record company finds a new group (or ‘band’), they first try to develop the band’s ‘profile’. They will try to create an ‘image’ for the band that they think will attract young people. Instead of allowing the band’s full artistic freedom, they will often tell the band what they should wear, what they should say and how they should sing and play.
In recent years, many rock groups have started their own record companies because they say that the big companies are too commercial.
Today, to record songs, it takes _____.
Today’s record procedure results in _____.
Record companies don’t always _____.
The word “that” in the passage refers to _____.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
It’s exciting for me to know that I can come to visit my friend in Phu Yen next month.
=> I am ............
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
She was so rude to shout at his face in the department store.
=> It was rude ..............
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
My father was pleased when he knew that I had passed the entrance exam to high school.
=> My father was pleased to ...............
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
He was so brave that he could tell her what he thought about her. (IT)
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
I’m interested in the news about ancient towns. (FIND)
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
When will you book the flight for your trip to Vietnam? (BE)