40 câu hỏi
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line.
genuine
guy
generate
geneticist
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line.
breath
spread
break
headline
Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question.
briefcase
journalism
calculate
apply
Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question.
redundant
terrorism
unique
officer
Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question.
bigoted
perpetrate
relativism
picturesquely
Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence.
They came to inspect the house _________ buying it.
in the event of
with reference to
with a view to
on account of
The boy who failed the exam has to take another one, ?
did he
hasn’t he
didn’t he
doesn’t he
It is _______ knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thorne quarrel violently several time a week.
common
complete
normal
usual
_________ passenger pigeon, one of several species of extinct birds, was hunted to extinction over _________ few decades.
The / Ø
Ø / the
The / a
A / the
Don’t be angry with Sue. All that she did in good______
hope
belief
idea
faith
Mrs. Brown always ______ in a crowd because she wore large hats.
found against
looked up
stood out
showed up
Mary bought______ hat yesterday.
a red big plastic hat
a big red plastic hat
a plastic big red hat
a bit plastic red hat
______ the two sisters, Mary is _______.
Of/ the prettier
Between/ the prettiest
Of/ prettier
Between/ the prettier
Helen: “I love your gardens. The plants are well taken care of!”
Ingrid: “Thanks. Yes, I suppose I’ve always __________.”
had green fingers
let nature take its course
made it down on my luck
drawn the short straw
My old riding boots served me well for eleven years before they finally ________.
wore off
broke down
wore out
broke up
_______ of birds over a city usually predict cold weather.
Herds
Packs
Flocks
Groups
We might have to change our plans for the weekend and, _______ we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
in case
if so
providing
supposing
It’s one of the worst books I’ve ever read. Its only redeeming ___________ is that it’s quite short.
aspect
element
feature
factor
- Well, I’m sorry, that’s all I can offer you. - ____________.
Take it or forget it
Get it or forget it
Take it or leave it
Leave it or take it
He has been unable to find a job _______ with his ability as an accountant.
appropriate
suitable
requisite
commensurate
The money that some professional sportsmen earn shouldn’t impress anyone when you take into (51)__ __the fact that only a few of them manage
reflection
attention
examination
consideration
And once they reach their (52) __and display their talent at their best, they are fully conscious that their brilliant careers won’t last forever.
prime
shape
best
capacity
They live under a constant pressure of being (53) and subsequently replaced by someone who is younger, faster and more accomplished.
outcast
outshone
outstayed
outgrown
For that reason, objectives like retirement benefits and pensions are (54)_______great concern to all professional athletes.
with
in
at
of
Some of the retired competitors go as far as to organize strikes and rallies to voice their protest against any policy unresponsive to their demand (55)_____the younger professionals seek more upgrading solutions to the problem as more and more of them attach a proper significance to (56)___a solid education, even at university level.
whereby
whereas
whereupon
wherein
Some of the retired competitors go as far as to organize strikes and rallies to voice their protest against any policy unresponsive to their demand (55)_____the younger professionals seek more upgrading solutions to the problem as more and more of them attach a proper significance to (56)___a solid education, even at university level.
mastering
learning
receiving
attending
Such an approach should help them find interesting and well-paid jobs (57)____their sports career is over.
right away
promptly
barely
once
A completely new strategy has been devised by the schools priding themselves (58)_____supporting their own teams.
with
on
for
in
By these practical and most effective (59)___, combining education with sports activity, the (60)___of the professional athlete as being brainless and unintelligent may eventually be chânging to the sportsmen’s benefit.
grounds
results
factors
means
By these practical and most effective (59)___, combining education with sports activity, the (60)___of the professional athlete as being brainless and unintelligent may eventually be changing to the sportsmen’s benefit.
vision
outlook
image
judgment
Why does the author mention the telephone in paragraph 2?
To demonstrate that even technology like the telephone is not available to all
To argue that basic telephone service is a first step to using the Internet
To contrast the absence of telephone usage with that of Internet usage
To describe the development of communications from telephone to Internet
Which of the sentences below best expresses the information in the statement “Although the number ............. or the Internet.” in the paragraph 2?
Most of the people in the world use the Internet now because the number of computers has been increasing every year.
The number of people who use computers and the Internet is increasing every year, but most people in the world still do not have connections.
The number of computers that can make the Internet available to most of the people in the world is not increasing fast enough.
The Internet is available to most of the people in the world, even though they don't have their own computer terminals.
The word “eliminate” in the passage is closest in meaning to
accept
dispute
define
remove
Based on information in paragraph 3, which of the following best explains the term "digital divide?"
The number of Internet users in developing nations
The disparity in the opportunity to use the Internet
Differences in socioeconomic levels among Internet users
Segments of the population with Internet access
Why does the author give details about the percentages of Internet users in paragraph 3?
To prove that there are differences in opportunities among social groups
To argue for more Internet connections at all levels of society
To suggest that improvements in Internet access are beginning to take place
To explain why many people have Internet connections now
According to paragraph 3, which of the following households would be least likely to have access to the Internet?
A household with one parent
A black household
A Hispanic household
A household with both parents
The word “those” in the passage refers to
classrooms
students
schools
concentrations
According to paragraph 4, why are fewer women and minorities employed in the field of computer technology?
They are not admitted to the degree programs.
They do not possess the educational qualifications.
They do not have an interest in technology.
They prefer training for jobs with higher salaries.
The word “concentrations” in the passage is closest in meaning to
protections
numbers
confidence
support
What can be inferred from paragraph 6 about Internet access?
Better computers need to be designed.
Schools should provide newer computers for students.
The cost of replacing equipment is a problem.
Technology will be more helpful in three years.
