Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
watched
stopped
needed
fixed
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
multicultural
frustrated
drumhead
surface
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
actually
spectacular
citadel
astounding
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 underlined part that needs correction.
We suggest to cycle to the castle in the north at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Many students aren't keen about their study at school.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Kim's brother wishes he can speak English fluently.
- Trang: "I've finished my painting. Look!"
- Nhi: "_____"
- Peter: "_____"
- Dick: "Sorry, Brian is not here."
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
At weekends the city centre is always packed with people.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The doctors were astonished at how fast she had got over after the accident.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He's been a bit depressed ever since he got his bad exam results.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The table is too heavy for me to move alone.
Neil Armstrong made _____ first footprint on the moon.
It is hard _____ us to persuade him to believe what we said.
We had to _____ a lot of problems before the opening ceremony.
I’m looking forward to _____ you soon.
They _____ an AIDS vaccine yet.
In 2001, my grandfather ____ back to Ho Chi Minh City after 20 years.
You have to use your ____ when you read the story.
I was disappointed as the film was _____ than I had expected.
They show me a marble sculpture which was _____ made by hand.
Nowadays, Tan Chau artisans can produce silk of multiple colours _____ they can meet customers’ demands.
It's a great experience to be sitting comfortably in a _____ pulled by someone through the ancient streets.
Read the passage and choose the suitable word to fill in the blanks.
Ways to improve your memory
A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, and a bad memory as something that cannot be changed, but actually is a lot that you can do to improve your memory.
We all remember the things we are interested in and forget the ones that bore us. This no doubt explains the reason schoolboys remember football results effortlessly but struggle with dates from their history lessons! Take an active interest what you want to remember, and focus on it consciously. One way to ‘make’ yourself more interested is to ask questions - the more the better!
Physical exercise is also important for your memory, because it increases your heart and sends more oxygen to your brain, and that makes your memory work better. Exercise also reduces stress, which is very bad for the memory.
The old saying that “eating fish makes you brainy” may be true after all. Scientists have discovered that the fats found in fish like tuna, sardines and salmon - as as in olive oil - help to improve the memory. Vitamin-rich fruits such as oranges, strawberries and red grapes are all good ‘brain food’, too.
(Source: “New Cutting Edge”, Cunningham, S. & Moor. 2010. Harlow: Longman)
Read the following passage and choose the best answer to the questions.
Viet Nam's Past Educational System
In comparison with other developing countries, Viet Nam’s population enjoys a relatively high standard of education. In the past, Viet Nam’s educational system was affected by many cultures, of which the Chinese and French had the most significant influence.
The Imperial Academy - the first university in Viet Nam - was built in 1076 under Emperor Ly Nhan Tong for the education of sons of royalty and other high-ranking officials. In 1252, the college was opened to students from various backgrounds besides royal or official ones. Before the French came, the old-type Mandarin system administered Viet Nam for approximately 2,000 years. As the French took over the government's administration, it was converted from a Confucian system into a Western-oriented one.
In order to participate in the civil service under French rule, the Vietnamese had to convert to the French system and were required to know the French language. In addition, they had to have a good facility with the new version of their language instead of the traditional Chinese characters which had been in use for hundreds of years.
At the beginning of 1900, the whole system was revised. An educational system of three levels was established: infant, primary, and secondary education. In addition, the use of the national language (Quoc Ngu) was added to the curriculum. Emphasis was placed on rote learning, class discipline, and other French educational methods. Several new schools and colleges were established. Accordingly, French became the second language of much importance to the students.
In the past, Viet Nam enjoyed a relatively high standard of education with _____.
When the French took control of Vietnamese education, they _____.
We can infer from the passage that in the French educational system in Viet Nam, ____.
All of the following are true about the education in Viet Nam under the French rule EXCEPT that _____.
The phrase “rote learning” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____.
Complete the new sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first two sentences.
I don’t have enough money. I can’t buy my favorite book.
=> If ............
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
I usually stayed up late to watch football matches last year.
=> I used to ..........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Living in the city is not as peaceful as living in the countryside.
=> Living in the countryside ...........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
They believe that 13 is an unlucky number.
=> It is ............
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
We started learning English five years ago.
=> We have .........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
“I will decorate my house next week,” Mr. Thomas said.
=> Mr. Thomas said that .............
Complete the third sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the two first.
His leg was broken. He didn’t take part in the contest yesterday. (BECAUSE OF)
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
The holiday was great. The hotel wasn’t very nice. (ALTHOUGH)
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
Tokyo / be / one / the most liveable / city / in / world.
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
Yesterday / after / Lan / complete / homework, / go out / friends.