Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
grate
staple
marinate
shallot
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
dials
talks
plays
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.
The museum has a superb collection of ancient _____ from Nubia.
Our aim is to make the performing arts, museums, and our _______ accessible to all.
I have ten pictures and eight pieces ________ sculpture in the exhibition.
David Ferris’s father was a bank manager living _______ the outskirts of the Lancastrian Town of Preston.
All people should join hand in protecting the environment _____ we can gain better health.
______ we were waiting for you, a woman with a phone on her hand asked us what we were doing.
The bus ______ up passengers outside the airport.
After visiting Van Phuc village, they came _______ to their hotel for lunch.
At the moment, my sister _____ her homework, my brother _____ games.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Is Ben Thanh Market a place of interests in Ho Chi Minh City?
=> Error:
- "What do you think of my new laptop?"
- "_____"
- "Can I try your new camera?”
- "______"
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The gender gap in primary education has been eliminated.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The United Kingdom has made remarkable progress in gender equality.
Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks.
HEALTH DETECTOR
Science Hayat Sindi’s device is the sire of a postage stamp, and it costs just a penny. But it could millions of lives. In many parts of the world, doctors and nurse work with no or clean water. They have to send health tests to labs and wait weeks for results. But this little piece of paper could change that. It contains tiny holes that are filled with chemicals. These chemicals are able health problems. A person places a single drop of blood on the paper. The chemicals in the paper change the blood and indicate or not the person has an illness.
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Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Lorna: I might retire early. I don't know. I'm 55 and my husband retired last year. He spends most of his time in the garden. I’d really like to be there with him though I am not quite fond of the tasks. I'm definitely going to learn a new language. I hate going abroad and speaking English.
Cass: I'm only 26, so I'm not going to retire soon! In fact, I want to have more chances to earn our living. Jamie and I are going to have a baby next year and we're really excited about that. We want to have a big family and live in a big house. Then, when I retire, my children and grandchildren will all be able to stay.
Sue: Well, Roger and I don't agree about retiring. I love work and I don't want to retire! I know I won't have anything to do.
Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year. I might buy a house in France and spend the time that my family deserved to have with me long before. I'd love to have my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day.
Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible. I have three sons and now I don't even have time to play with them. They will become mature very soon and don't want to spend quality time with me. I can't stand the thought.
The reason Lorna looks forward to her retirement is because _____.
Which of the following is NOT true about Cass?
Who does NOT want to retire early?
Roger _____.
The word "mature" in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
I am leaving now so that I won't be late for work.
=> I am leaving now in ..........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.
New York City is busier than any other city in the world.
=> New York City ..........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Dina is like her mother’s side of the family.
=> Dina takes ............
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
“How long have you been standing here?” he asked me.
=> He asked me ............
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Pictures of the suspect were published in all daily papers. (BROUGHT)
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
There is no oil and gas left on Earth. (RUN OUT)
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
The council had to cancel the football match because of the storm. (CALL OFF)
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
She was reading a magazine as she waited in the doctor’s office. (LOOKING THROUGH)