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Choose the option A, B, C or D which indicates the correct respond to each situation.
Jenny: "I think higher living standard is one of the reasons that many people want to be a city dweller."
Mark: "_________”
I couldn't agree more.
It's nice of you to say so.
That's quite all right.
Why not?
What do you think about Steve Jobs?
That's right!
I doubt it. It is not true.
Well, he is talented.
I agree with you about him.
Choose the option A, B, C or D which indicates the word or phrases that need correcting to each sentence.
Because of severe asthma attacks, the doctor suggested his patient to stop smoking.
Because of
attacks
suggested
to stop
She was walking to the library to borrow some books when she was seeing a robbery.
was walking
the
some
was seeing
People respected him because he was a honest man.
respected
because
a
man
Choose the option A, B, C or D which indicates the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest.
housing
crisis
cost
custom
Choose the option A, B, C or D which indicates the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest.
watched
cleaned
stopped
picked
Choose the option A, B, C or D which indicates the word whose stress part is different from the rest.
biology
environment
geography
scientific
Choose the option A, B, C or D which indicates the word whose stress part is different from the rest.
estimate
prestigious
proportion
urbanity
Choose the option A, B, C or D which indicates the word which has OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined words/phrases:
The works Da Vinci did finish were often spectacular master pieces, such as his paintings The Last Supper and The Mona Lisa.
magnificent
out of this world
unimpressive
remarkable
Many people move to urban areas seeking for job opportunity as well as stable employment.
durable
long-lasting
steady
temporary
Choose the option A, B, C or D which indicates the word which has CLOSEST meaning to the underlined words/phrases:
She's a down-to-earth woman with no pretensions.
ambitious
creative
idealistic
practical
Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic nun who devoted her life to serving the poor and destitute around the world.
committed
dedicated
superficial
attended
Choose the option A, B, C or D which indicates the sentences which has the CLOSEST meaning to the original one.
Lam was so rude to them last night. Now he feels regretful.
Lam regrets to have been so rude to them last night.
Lam regrets having so rude to them last night.
Lam wishes he hadn't been so rude to them last night.
Lam wishes he weren't so rude to them last night.
He visited London three years ago.
He hasn't visited London for three years.
He was in London for three years.
He didn't visit London three years ago.
He has been in London for three years.
It isn't necessary for us to discuss this matter in great detail.
We should discuss this matter in great detail.
We might discuss this matter in great detail
We needn't discuss this matter in great detail.
We mustn't discuss this matter in great detail
Choose the option A, B, C or D which indicates the sentences which has best combine the original ones.
A car hit the fence of my garden. I was cleaning the swimming pool.
While a car hit the fence I was cleaning the swimming pool.
A car hit the fence and I was cleaning the swimming pool.
I was cleaning the swimming pool when a car hit the fence.
I was cleaning the swimming pool then a car hit the fence.
My daughter asks for money every day. I am really annoyed by it.
I am really annoyed by my daughter asks for money every day.
My daughter is asking for money every day.
I am really annoyed by it, my daughter asks for money every day.
My daughter is always asking for money every day.
Choose the option A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
These days, most young people would like to look for______ jobs rather than secure ones.
long-term
well-paid
fast-growing
long-lasting
It is impolite that you_______ there when he gets off the plane.
be not standing
been not standing
not be standing
not been standing
They hope to_______ a cure for the disease.
catch up on
come up with
fill up with
go out with
Anna organized a few games to_______ the ice when the new students first arrived.
break
crack
drill
melt
Many people decide to live in a small city as the environment is less polluted______ are more friendly.
and
so
or
but
It is necessary that you_______able to come with us.
are
be
being
to be
This restaurant was highly recommended for good service, delicious food and ______ boss.
kind-hearted
interest-free
weather-beaten
well- paid
As well as being a successful actor, Clint Eastwood is a_______ film director.
talent
talented
distinguish
respectful
We_______ the kittens carefully and sold for a good profit.
brought up
grew up
rose
aroused
Mr. Smith is_______ old customer and _______ honest man.
An/ the
the/ an
an/ an
the/ the
She has lived with her aunt since her parents_______ 8 years ago.
brought up
passed away
put off
switched off
He_______ to his friend when he heard a noise.
was writing
wrote
has written
writes
People migrate______ urban area on a massive scale due to lack of resources in rural area.
in
onto
to
out
_______ he was waiting for Sam outside the cinema, Jim realized that the street was funnily crowded.
So
While
Unless
Even though
Has the interviewer______ the date? Yes, it’s on next Monday.
amend
fixed
moved
revised
One alternative, however, depends much (1)______ on technology - organic farming
more
less
better
worse
Many organic farmers use machinery, but not chemical fertilizers or pesticides. (2)________chemical soil enrichers, they use animal manure and plant parts not used as food natural, organic fertilizers
In spite of
On account of
In favor of
Instead of
Many organic farmers use machinery, but not chemical fertilizers or pesticides. (2)________chemical soil enrichers, they use animal manure and plant parts not used as food natural, organic fertilizers that are clearly a renewable (3)______.
resource
source
matter
substance
(4)_____ the need arises, they can buy the eggs and larvae of these natural predators and introduce them into their crop fields
Then
If
because
Though
Organic farmers do not need a lot of land, in fact organic farming is perfectly (5)______ to small farms and is relatively inexpensive.
suitable
open
likely
suited
This article is mainly about_______.
Human using sunlight to stay warm
The need to develop new technology for solar power system
How the energy of sunlight is used
How solar energy can provide power for transportation systems
In the first paragraph, the word "fossil fuels" in line 2 means______.
fuels formed millions of years from the remains of animals and plants
nuclear energy
solar power
fuel formed from the energy of the wind
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
Fossil fuel supplies are unlimited.
Solar energy is the energy that comes from the sun.
PV systems provide electricity for the International Space Station.
A CSP power plant can produce steam even at night.
In the third paragraph, the word "convert" is closest in meaning to_______.
change form one religion to another
transform
exchange for something equal in value
converse
In the fourth paragraph, the word "which" refers to______.
water
steam
sunlight
solar power
What is the main purpose of the passage?
To review Oates' By the North Gate
To compare some modern writers
To outline Oates career
To describe Oates' childhood
Which of the following does the passage indicate about Joyce Carol Oates' first publication?
It was not successful
It was a volume of short fiction
It was part of her master's thesis.
It was about an English instructor in Detroit
Which of the following does the passage suggest about Joyce Carol Oates in terms of her writing career
Most of her work is based on personal experience.
Her style is imitative of other contemporary authors.
She has produced a surprising number of fictions in a relative short time.
She has experienced long nonproductive periods in her writing.
The word "fictive" in the passage is closest in meaning to_______.
imaginary
attractive
helpful
impressive
What was the subject of Joyce Carol Oates' first novel?
Loneliness
Racing
Teaching
Insanity
Why does the author mention Oates' book Them?
It is her best piece of nonfiction
It is an autobiography
It is a typical novel of the 1960's.
It is a fictional work based on another person's experiences.
Which of the following would Joyce Carol Oates be most likely to write?
A romance novel set in the nineteenth century
A story with an unhappy ending
A dialogue for a talk show
A science fiction novel
