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Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation: appointed, studied, recorded, created
Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation: technology, chores, exchange, choice
Indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress: entertain, similar, carefully, history
Indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position primary stress: pressure, achieve, nation, future
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable respone to complete each of the following exchanges.
Helen and Mary are talking about Mary’s result at school.
- Helen: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school!”
-Mary: “_______.”
Laura and David are talking about the benefits of swimming.
- Laura: “I think swimming helps us exercise all our muscles.”
- David: “_______.”
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
Punctuality is imperative in your new job.
Travel insurance is sometimes mistaken for temporary health insurance, but the two are actually different
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
She wishes that we didn’t send her the candy yesterday because she’s on a diet.
He used to smoking a cigar after meal but now he quit smoking because he has got some respiratory problem
It is such difficult a lesson that we can’t understand it.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
My brother tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to the inventions of laborsaving devices.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I _______ for this company for more than 30 years, and I intend to stay here until I retire next year.
My teeth were a little yellow so I _________ by the dentist.
The old market is said _________ in a fire two years ago.
We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them _________ us
Strict _________ measures are in force in the capital to protect it from terrorism.
Elly didn’t get_________ very well _________ her roommate.
If she _________ the doctor last week, she wouldn’t be suffering now.
Bill asked Tony where _________ .
Not all teenagers are well-_________ for their future job when they are at high school.
Some day of rest may help to _________ the pressure of work.
By the end of the 21th century, scientists _________ the cure for the common cold
Parents have great hopes or great _________ when they send their children to school.
Not only _________ the exam but he also got a scholarship.
The woman _______ designed the building is my mother.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MUSIC
Think for a moment about the last music album you bought. Most likely, you’ll think of the singer or band that made you want to buy the album. You might even know the name of the guitar player or the drummer. Those talented performers, however, are only some of the people in the music industry work behind the scenes, but the roles they play in the musical progress are very important.
Songwriters: Songs begin with the songwriter. Some songwriters work alone, but many work in teams that combine the talents of a lyricist, who writes the words to songs, and an instrumentalist, often a piano player or guitarist, who writes the music. Many of today’s pop stars work with songwriters. For example, some of Lady Gaga’s biggest hits were written by Nadir Khayat, also known “RedOne”. Some songwriting teams have become very famous, such as Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, who were responsible for many big 1980s pop hits.
Arrangers: After a song has been written, music arrangers make it more appealing by deciding which instruments will be used, what tempo, or speed, the song will have, and whether the song should have a lower or higher pitch. A good arrangement can bring a song to life and make it a classic.
Studio Musicians: Not every singer or instrumentalist can be a star, and many work in the background as studio musicians. These artists are not a part of any one musical group. Instead, they are hired for recording sessions that eventually become the albums you buy, as well as soundtracks for television shows, movies, and radio ads.
Recording Engineers: Recording engineers also play a major role in creating the final sound that you hear. First, these engineers set up the recording studio, the room where the performers play, placing musicians and microphones in exactly the right places to get the best sound. Next, they use electronic equipment, such multi-track recorders, to capture the music. Finally, long after the musicians have gone home, recording engineers use a mixing board to balance the melodies and rhythms of each musician, and sometimes to incorporate special sound effects or additional tracks.
Many people make a living with music. You may not recognize all of their names, but all of them work together to create the songs you love to listen to.
Which piece of equipment is used at the end of the recording process?
Which sentence is NOT true about studio musicians?
The word “classic” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________.
Why does the author mention Lady Gaga?
The article is mainly about ________.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
The Rise of Robots
As kids, our grandparents frequently scared us by talking about how difficult life was when they were growing up. They mentioned walking miles to school in the snow, or doing hours of manual labour for little pay. Life has changed greatly since then, and it seems to get easier year by year. In fact, with the help of robots we soon might have to do much at all. But is this a good thing?
By 2030, it’s estimated that robotics will be a $10 billion business worldwide. Companies are already starting to integrate them into the workforce. The electronics manufacturer Foxconn is drawing up plans to launch a factory within the next 10 years that’s completely staffed by robot workers. Meanwhile, an American company Briggo has invented a robot that serves gourmet-quality coffee to customers. With the push of a button it will crush coffee beans, measure exact quantities of water, and even wave a steam wand to ensure customers get the perfect cream on top. Unlike human baristas, it can serve multiple drinks at once and work all day and night without a break.
Robots are also invading our homes. The Rooma is a mini-robot that vacuums rooms automatically according to a schedule. The Robomow is a device that will cut the grass for you while you sit in the shade. Then there’s the Nanda clocky, an alarm clock that makes sure that even the deepest sleepers get up on time. The clock is attached to a pair of wheels, and it will randomly move around the room. Once you finally catch it, you’re probably too awake to hit the snooze button. Although these early home robots are somewhat basic, they will likely become more capable as times goes on.
Although robots certainly help us to eliminate tedious tasks, many people are concerned about a future filled with robots. Some fear that humanity will start to decline if machines do everything for us. Others have even warned about the robot rebellion, in which robots become so smart that they may decide to turn on their masters. These ideas may seem a bit far-fetched, but there are certainly lots of questions that need to be answered before everyone opens up to the idea of a robotic future.
How is Briggo’s invention superior to human workers?
What would happen if you pressed the snooze button?
Which of the following is NOT true about the concerns over roboties?
The word “tedious” in the last paragraph mostly means __________
What is the last paragraph mainly about?
According to the first paragraph, how is the life changed since our parents time?
All of the following are true about robots EXCEPT that __________ .
We can infer from the passage that __________ .
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrases that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
ABROAD WITH US
The company study abroad was originally founded in 1991 for students who wished to study French in France. Its success led to the establishment of other schools around the world. Learning the language in the country in which it is spoken is, of course, a (41) __________ more effective and faster process than studying in your own country. It is also an opportunities to mix with local habitants and (42) __________ a greater and deeper (43) __________ of the people whose language you are studying. This makes the whole experience much more enjoyable. You may wish to attend an Italian language and a cooking course in Italy or combine a Portuguese course with a sport. You should look at all the possibilities and (44) __________ the best choice. In order to choose the (45) __________ course and location for you, we suggest you contact us to discuss your particular requirements. From the information you give us, we can make some recommendation.
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentence in the following questions.
The coffee was very strong. He couldn’t drink it.
I met the workers. Reporters interviewed them last week.
Mark the letter A,B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Thanks to your support, I was able to complete the task successfully.
As soon as he arrived home, it started to rain.
“Would you mind turning down the TV, Tom? I have a headache.” Said Jane.
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