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Read the passage and do the tasks below
A new hearing device is now available for some hearing-impaired people. This device uses a magnet to hold a detachable sound-processing portion in place. Like other aids, it converts sound into vibrations. But it is unique in that it can transmit the vibrations directly to the magnet and then to the inner ear. This produces a clearer sound. The new device will not help all hearing-impaired people only those with a hearing loss caused by infection or some other problems in the middle ear. It will probably help no more than 20 percent of all people with hearing problems. Those people who have persistent ear infections, however, should find relief and restored hearing with the new device.
What is the author's main purpose?
It can be inferred from the passage that ................
According to the passage, what does the device not do?
The sound-processing unit ...............
The word "relief" in the last sentence means ..............
Choose the correct word that best fits each space
Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are (6) ____ more than toddlers. This is fine if the child shows a real interest but forcing a child could be counter-productive if she isn't ready. Wise parents will have a (7) ____ attitude and take the lead from their child. What they should provide is a selection of (8) ____ toys, books and other activities. Nowadays there is plenty of good (9) ____ available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use around the house will also (10) ____ them to read.
Of course, books are no longer the only source of stories and information. There is also a huge range of videos, which can reinforce and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are (11) ____ valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration. Television gets a bad review as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many children spend too much time watching programmes not intended for their age (12) ____. Too many television programmes induce an incurious, uncritical attitude that is going to make learning much more difficult. However, (13) ____ viewing of programmes designed for young children can be useful. Just as adults enjoy reading a book after seeing it serialised on television, so children will pounce on books which (14) ____ their favourite television characters, and videos can add a new (15) ____ to a story known from a book.
(6) _______
(7) _______
(8) _______
(9) _______
(10) _______
(11) _______
(12) _______
(13) _______
(14) _______
(15) _______
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest: difficulty, community, ability, effectively
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest: counselor, decisive, confident, discipline
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest: management, protective, respectful, reliant
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest: promote, power, terror, contrast
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest: neighbor, receive, differ, classmate
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest: curfew, burden, mature, curtain
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest: motivated, prioritize, confident, conflict
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest: childcare, blind, integrate, decisive
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest: formed, naked, recorded, trusted
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest: busy, answer, person, basic
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
He’s really delighted with his success.
The underlined word has the CLOSET meaning to ____________.
Those companies were closed due to some seriously financial problems.
The underlined word has the CLOSET meaning to ____________.
The event, watched by millions of people all over the country, takes place annually.
The underlined word has the CLOSET meaning to ____________.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly.
The underlined word has the OPPOSITE meaning to ____________.
She was always very hard-working at school.
The underlined word has the OPPOSITE meaning to ____________.
She must be very strong to carry such a weight on her back.
The underlined word has the OPPOSITE meaning to ____________.
Choose the best answer to complete each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one
___________ is the day when people celebrate the largest full moon in the year.
I feel really excited because I _____ with Mike tomorrow.
My friends congratulated me _______ the final examination.
How many _______ are there in this competition?
If she _____ more intelligent, she would admit her fault.
Of the five dresses, Mary likes the red _____ best.
Many young _____ work in the home of sick or old people.
I can’t help feeling worried about Tim.
The exam is coming so the teachers make their students _____ a lot.
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