50 câu hỏi
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three tin the pronunciation in each of the following questions
opponent
compose
podium
advocate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three tin the pronunciation in each of the following questions
rained
jumped
arrived
followed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions
ambulance
predicate
furniture
elaborate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions
laborious
geological
delicious
predicament
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
It's clear that Carla's grown up a lot in the past five years, as she acts in much more ___________ manner now
mature
bustling
foremost
violent
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
For Arabic speakers, more than two consonants together can be difficult to ___________, so they often insert a short vowel between them.
denounce
pronounce
announce
renounce
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
It seemed as if there was nothing the doctors could do ___________ the patient except hope ___________ a miracle
with - with
about - from
off - in
for- for
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
___________ of the work of the Renaissance sculptor Conrad Meit has been lost over the centuries, as has the work of ___________ others.
Much - many
Several - some
Plenty - some
Each - several
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
I left my office at 4 because I was sure Mr Atkins wouldn't come. Now I wish I ___________ for him
had waited
did wait
would have waited
would wait
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Ursula and Tess had their little differences at the beginning of their work but now they seem to be ___________ quite nicely
getting through
getting along
doing up
doing by
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
I didn't know what to think of it, so I suggested ___________ again.
watching her being performing
to watch how she performs
watching her perform
to watch her perform
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
It's silly of him to spend a lot of money buying ___________
a thick old wooden table
a thick wooden old table
an old wooden thick table
a wooden thick old table
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Mr. Simpkims is the big ___________ in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of Managing Director
bread
meat
cheese
apple
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
There ___________ a number of reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire
are said being
are said to have been
said to be
was said being
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
There has been little rain in this area for too long, ___________?
has it
has there
hasn't it
hasn't there
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their ___________
creative
creativity
create
creatively
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
She worked here for a while then ___________ afternoon she just quit and left.
an
one
the
Ø
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Ernest needs to take on a second job, but he doesn't know if he will be able to ___________ with the extra word
cope
pursue
achieve
supply
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions
The restaurant entices more and more customers with its cozy interior and special daily events
attract
free
refuse
convince
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions
My head teacher has grave doubts as to whether I would pass my university entrance examination. I myself feel so worried
personal
serious
private
specific
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
When you change a sound file to an MP3, the file is compressed.
made smaller
precise
transformed
made bigger
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
When floodwaters recede, affected areas are often blanketed in silt and mud. The water and landscape can be contaminated with hazardous materials, such as sharp debris, pesticides, fuel and untreated sewage.
to cover completely with thick layer of something
to expose to the open air comfortably
to provide someone with a protective layer
to dig out something hidden for long
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges
Wendy and Mark are university students. They are going on a field trip.
Mark: “Hi, Wendy. What do we have to bring for the trip?”
Wendy: “___________”
Not much, your notebook and color pencils
We'll start off very early, you know
All the course books, of course
Well, don't make a fuss.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges
Mike is a university student. He comes to visit his professor, Mr. Brown, during office hours.
Mike: "What should I do to prepare for the final test?”
Mr. Brown: “___________”
Read the test questions carefully
Go over all the review sections.
Come early on the test day
Drink a little alcohol every day
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29
LET THE CAR DRIVE
Human beings are notorious for making mistakes. If you look at the police log in any given city on any given day, you will definitely 25) ___________ (that one of the biggest problems all cities face is car accidents. People do all sorts of things that (26) ___________them into trouble on the roadways. Sometimes, they feel sleepy or they talk on cell phones while they are driving. Whatever the case may be, the accidents that are caused are almost always due to human error.
The car accident as a human error might be in for a big shake-up that will make the roadways much safer. We may soon be (27) ___________ into an area of self-driving cars that communicate with other cars on the road while (28) ___________the areas around them to avoid obstacles and keep the passengers safe. The technology is already here, and it is proving to be successful.
One company that has fully been (29) ___________the idea of driverless car is Google. The company's driverless car program is run by Sebastian Thun, who gained fame in 2005 when his team from Stanford won the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) Grand Challenge
experience
find
find out
realize
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29
LET THE CAR DRIVE
Human beings are notorious for making mistakes. If you look at the police log in any given city on any given day, you will definitely 25) ___________ (that one of the biggest problems all cities face is car accidents. People do all sorts of things that (26) ___________them into trouble on the roadways. Sometimes, they feel sleepy or they talk on cell phones while they are driving. Whatever the case may be, the accidents that are caused are almost always due to human error.
The car accident as a human error might be in for a big shake-up that will make the roadways much safer. We may soon be (27) ___________ into an area of self-driving cars that communicate with other cars on the road while (28) ___________the areas around them to avoid obstacles and keep the passengers safe. The technology is already here, and it is proving to be successful.
One company that has fully been (29) ___________the idea of driverless car is Google. The company's driverless car program is run by Sebastian Thun, who gained fame in 2005 when his team from Stanford won the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) Grand Challenge
put
push
save
get
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29
LET THE CAR DRIVE
Human beings are notorious for making mistakes. If you look at the police log in any given city on any given day, you will definitely 25) ___________ (that one of the biggest problems all cities face is car accidents. People do all sorts of things that (26) ___________them into trouble on the roadways. Sometimes, they feel sleepy or they talk on cell phones while they are driving. Whatever the case may be, the accidents that are caused are almost always due to human error.
The car accident as a human error might be in for a big shake-up that will make the roadways much safer. We may soon be (27) ___________ into an area of self-driving cars that communicate with other cars on the road while (28) ___________the areas around them to avoid obstacles and keep the passengers safe. The technology is already here, and it is proving to be successful.
One company that has fully been (29) ___________the idea of driverless car is Google. The company's driverless car program is run by Sebastian Thun, who gained fame in 2005 when his team from Stanford won the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) Grand Challenge
moving
transferring
transmitting
signaling
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29
LET THE CAR DRIVE
Human beings are notorious for making mistakes. If you look at the police log in any given city on any given day, you will definitely 25) ___________ (that one of the biggest problems all cities face is car accidents. People do all sorts of things that (26) ___________them into trouble on the roadways. Sometimes, they feel sleepy or they talk on cell phones while they are driving. Whatever the case may be, the accidents that are caused are almost always due to human error.
The car accident as a human error might be in for a big shake-up that will make the roadways much safer. We may soon be (27) ___________ into an area of self-driving cars that communicate with other cars on the road while (28) ___________the areas around them to avoid obstacles and keep the passengers safe. The technology is already here, and it is proving to be successful.
One company that has fully been (29) ___________the idea of driverless car is Google. The company's driverless car program is run by Sebastian Thun, who gained fame in 2005 when his team from Stanford won the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) Grand Challenge
discovering
aiming
searching
monitoring
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29
LET THE CAR DRIVE
Human beings are notorious for making mistakes. If you look at the police log in any given city on any given day, you will definitely 25) ___________ (that one of the biggest problems all cities face is car accidents. People do all sorts of things that (26) ___________them into trouble on the roadways. Sometimes, they feel sleepy or they talk on cell phones while they are driving. Whatever the case may be, the accidents that are caused are almost always due to human error.
The car accident as a human error might be in for a big shake-up that will make the roadways much safer. We may soon be (27) ___________ into an area of self-driving cars that communicate with other cars on the road while (28) ___________the areas around them to avoid obstacles and keep the passengers safe. The technology is already here, and it is proving to be successful.
One company that has fully been (29) ___________the idea of driverless car is Google. The company's driverless car program is run by Sebastian Thun, who gained fame in 2005 when his team from Stanford won the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) Grand Challenge
holding
including
embracing
accepting
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34
Stars have been significant features in the design of many United States coins and their number has varied from one to forty-eight stars. Most of the coins issued from about 1799 to the early years of the twentieth century bore thirteen stars representing the thirteen original colonies.
Curiously enough, the first American silver coins, issued in, 1794, had fifteen stars because by that time, Vermont and Kentucky had joined the Union. At that time, it was apparently the intention of mint officials to add a star for each new state. Following the admission of Tennessee in 1796, for example, some varieties of half dimes, dimes, and half-dollars were produced with sixteen stars.
As more states were admitted to the Union, however, it quickly became apparent that this scheme would not prove practical and the coins from 1798 on were issued with only thirteen stars-one for each of the original colonies. Due to an error at the mint, one variety of the 1828 half cent was issued with only twelve stars. There is also a variety of the large cent with only 12 stars, but this is the result of a die break and is not a true error
What is the main topic of the passage?
The teaching of astronomy in state universities
Stars on American coins
Colonial stamps and coins
The star as national symbol of the United States
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34
Stars have been significant features in the design of many United States coins and their number has varied from one to forty-eight stars. Most of the coins issued from about 1799 to the early years of the twentieth century bore thirteen stars representing the thirteen original colonies.
Curiously enough, the first American silver coins, issued in, 1794, had fifteen stars because by that time, Vermont and Kentucky had joined the Union. At that time, it was apparently the intention of mint officials to add a star for each new state. Following the admission of Tennessee in 1796, for example, some varieties of half dimes, dimes, and half-dollars were produced with sixteen stars.
As more states were admitted to the Union, however, it quickly became apparent that this scheme would not prove practical and the coins from 1798 on were issued with only thirteen stars-one for each of the original colonies. Due to an error at the mint, one variety of the 1828 half cent was issued with only twelve stars. There is also a variety of the large cent with only 12 stars, but this is the result of a die break and is not a true error
The word “their” refers to___________
stars
features
coins
colonies
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34
Stars have been significant features in the design of many United States coins and their number has varied from one to forty-eight stars. Most of the coins issued from about 1799 to the early years of the twentieth century bore thirteen stars representing the thirteen original colonies.
Curiously enough, the first American silver coins, issued in, 1794, had fifteen stars because by that time, Vermont and Kentucky had joined the Union. At that time, it was apparently the intention of mint officials to add a star for each new state. Following the admission of Tennessee in 1796, for example, some varieties of half dimes, dimes, and half-dollars were produced with sixteen stars.
As more states were admitted to the Union, however, it quickly became apparent that this scheme would not prove practical and the coins from 1798 on were issued with only thirteen stars-one for each of the original colonies. Due to an error at the mint, one variety of the 1828 half cent was issued with only twelve stars. There is also a variety of the large cent with only 12 stars, but this is the result of a die break and is not a true error
The word “bore” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
carried
drilled
cost
symbolized
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34
Stars have been significant features in the design of many United States coins and their number has varied from one to forty-eight stars. Most of the coins issued from about 1799 to the early years of the twentieth century bore thirteen stars representing the thirteen original colonies.
Curiously enough, the first American silver coins, issued in, 1794, had fifteen stars because by that time, Vermont and Kentucky had joined the Union. At that time, it was apparently the intention of mint officials to add a star for each new state. Following the admission of Tennessee in 1796, for example, some varieties of half dimes, dimes, and half-dollars were produced with sixteen stars.
As more states were admitted to the Union, however, it quickly became apparent that this scheme would not prove practical and the coins from 1798 on were issued with only thirteen stars-one for each of the original colonies. Due to an error at the mint, one variety of the 1828 half cent was issued with only twelve stars. There is also a variety of the large cent with only 12 stars, but this is the result of a die break and is not a true error
The expression "curiously enough” is used in paragraph 2 because the author finds it strange that ___________
silver coins with fifteen stars appeared before coins with thirteen
Vermont and Kentucky joined the Union in 1794
no silver coins were issue until 1794
Tennessee was the first state to use half dimes
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34
Stars have been significant features in the design of many United States coins and their number has varied from one to forty-eight stars. Most of the coins issued from about 1799 to the early years of the twentieth century bore thirteen stars representing the thirteen original colonies.
Curiously enough, the first American silver coins, issued in, 1794, had fifteen stars because by that time, Vermont and Kentucky had joined the Union. At that time, it was apparently the intention of mint officials to add a star for each new state. Following the admission of Tennessee in 1796, for example, some varieties of half dimes, dimes, and half-dollars were produced with sixteen stars.
As more states were admitted to the Union, however, it quickly became apparent that this scheme would not prove practical and the coins from 1798 on were issued with only thirteen stars-one for each of the original colonies. Due to an error at the mint, one variety of the 1828 half cent was issued with only twelve stars. There is also a variety of the large cent with only 12 stars, but this is the result of a die break and is not a true error
Which of the following can be inferred about the order in which Kentucky, Tennessee, and Vermont joined the Union?
Vermont and Kentucky joined at the same time
Kentucky joined before Tennessee and Vermont
Tennessee joined after Vermont and Kentucky
Vermont joined after Tennessee and Kentucky
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42
OBESITY: SHRINKING THE WORLD'S WAISTLINE
For most of human history, the majority of the world's population struggled to get enough food. Although starvation is also a big issue in some countries, many nations are now facing the opposite problem - people are consuming too much food. In the past few decades, obesity has become a global concern that physicians around the globe are trying to deal with.
Obesity occurs when a person becomes so overweight that their extra weight starts to endanger their health. Many experts believe that the rise of obesity is closely linked to the rise of cheap, high-calorie foods that bring little health benefits. These foods often contain lots of salt, sugar, and fat. But this is not the only reason that people are getting heavier. In addition to poor food choices, people are burning fewer calories because their lives have become lazier and they don't get enough exercise.
There is no denying that the statics are alarming. Since 1980, the world's obesity rate has almost doubled. Furthermore, the number of obese people is roughly about equal to the number of people who are underweight. This increasing obesity rate has led to skyrocketing health care costs in several countries. Obesity has been shown to increase the risks of several deadly diseases. This includes heart disease, some forms of cancer, and diabetes.
Dealing with obesity has proven to be more difficult than originally anticipated. This is because there are many factors which contribute to people becoming obese. First, if you walk through any supermarket, you will find many more processed foods than fresh ones like fruits and vegetables. Although these processed foods are void of nutrition, they are much cheaper and easier to prepare than fresh foods. Corporate marketing campaigns make things worse, as companies that sell junk foods will spend millions of dollars to convince consumers to buy their foods without mentioning that they are unhealthy.
Some people are fighting back obesity though, including the former US First Lady Michelle Obama. She has started an organization called Let's Move that specifically targets childhood obesity. The organization believes in educating students, parents, and educators about how to prepare healthy foods and showing them fun ways to get exercise. Let's Move also works closely with schools to ensure that nutritious and affordable meals are provided in schools, so the process of staying in shape won't be difficult. Although we are a long way from defeating the obesity problem, programs like this one are a good start
What is the passage mainly about?
Some different programs started by Michelle Obama
The types of foods people should eat to get skinny
Jobs that are making people's lives more difficult
A health issue facing many nations around the globe
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42
OBESITY: SHRINKING THE WORLD'S WAISTLINE
For most of human history, the majority of the world's population struggled to get enough food. Although starvation is also a big issue in some countries, many nations are now facing the opposite problem - people are consuming too much food. In the past few decades, obesity has become a global concern that physicians around the globe are trying to deal with.
Obesity occurs when a person becomes so overweight that their extra weight starts to endanger their health. Many experts believe that the rise of obesity is closely linked to the rise of cheap, high-calorie foods that bring little health benefits. These foods often contain lots of salt, sugar, and fat. But this is not the only reason that people are getting heavier. In addition to poor food choices, people are burning fewer calories because their lives have become lazier and they don't get enough exercise.
There is no denying that the statics are alarming. Since 1980, the world's obesity rate has almost doubled. Furthermore, the number of obese people is roughly about equal to the number of people who are underweight. This increasing obesity rate has led to skyrocketing health care costs in several countries. Obesity has been shown to increase the risks of several deadly diseases. This includes heart disease, some forms of cancer, and diabetes.
Dealing with obesity has proven to be more difficult than originally anticipated. This is because there are many factors which contribute to people becoming obese. First, if you walk through any supermarket, you will find many more processed foods than fresh ones like fruits and vegetables. Although these processed foods are void of nutrition, they are much cheaper and easier to prepare than fresh foods. Corporate marketing campaigns make things worse, as companies that sell junk foods will spend millions of dollars to convince consumers to buy their foods without mentioning that they are unhealthy.
Some people are fighting back obesity though, including the former US First Lady Michelle Obama. She has started an organization called Let's Move that specifically targets childhood obesity. The organization believes in educating students, parents, and educators about how to prepare healthy foods and showing them fun ways to get exercise. Let's Move also works closely with schools to ensure that nutritious and affordable meals are provided in schools, so the process of staying in shape won't be difficult. Although we are a long way from defeating the obesity problem, programs like this one are a good start
According to the passage, what is true about starvation?
It is no longer a problem in any countries
It affects as many people in the world as obesity
It continues to get worse every year
It has recently become a much bigger problem than obesity
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42
OBESITY: SHRINKING THE WORLD'S WAISTLINE
For most of human history, the majority of the world's population struggled to get enough food. Although starvation is also a big issue in some countries, many nations are now facing the opposite problem - people are consuming too much food. In the past few decades, obesity has become a global concern that physicians around the globe are trying to deal with.
Obesity occurs when a person becomes so overweight that their extra weight starts to endanger their health. Many experts believe that the rise of obesity is closely linked to the rise of cheap, high-calorie foods that bring little health benefits. These foods often contain lots of salt, sugar, and fat. But this is not the only reason that people are getting heavier. In addition to poor food choices, people are burning fewer calories because their lives have become lazier and they don't get enough exercise.
There is no denying that the statics are alarming. Since 1980, the world's obesity rate has almost doubled. Furthermore, the number of obese people is roughly about equal to the number of people who are underweight. This increasing obesity rate has led to skyrocketing health care costs in several countries. Obesity has been shown to increase the risks of several deadly diseases. This includes heart disease, some forms of cancer, and diabetes.
Dealing with obesity has proven to be more difficult than originally anticipated. This is because there are many factors which contribute to people becoming obese. First, if you walk through any supermarket, you will find many more processed foods than fresh ones like fruits and vegetables. Although these processed foods are void of nutrition, they are much cheaper and easier to prepare than fresh foods. Corporate marketing campaigns make things worse, as companies that sell junk foods will spend millions of dollars to convince consumers to buy their foods without mentioning that they are unhealthy.
Some people are fighting back obesity though, including the former US First Lady Michelle Obama. She has started an organization called Let's Move that specifically targets childhood obesity. The organization believes in educating students, parents, and educators about how to prepare healthy foods and showing them fun ways to get exercise. Let's Move also works closely with schools to ensure that nutritious and affordable meals are provided in schools, so the process of staying in shape won't be difficult. Although we are a long way from defeating the obesity problem, programs like this one are a good start
Why are countries having so many problems dealing with obesity?
No one wants to admit that it is really a problem
There are many reasons why people are getting obese
People in most nations really want to be become obese
No one knows any statistics about obesity around the world
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42
OBESITY: SHRINKING THE WORLD'S WAISTLINE
For most of human history, the majority of the world's population struggled to get enough food. Although starvation is also a big issue in some countries, many nations are now facing the opposite problem - people are consuming too much food. In the past few decades, obesity has become a global concern that physicians around the globe are trying to deal with.
Obesity occurs when a person becomes so overweight that their extra weight starts to endanger their health. Many experts believe that the rise of obesity is closely linked to the rise of cheap, high-calorie foods that bring little health benefits. These foods often contain lots of salt, sugar, and fat. But this is not the only reason that people are getting heavier. In addition to poor food choices, people are burning fewer calories because their lives have become lazier and they don't get enough exercise.
There is no denying that the statics are alarming. Since 1980, the world's obesity rate has almost doubled. Furthermore, the number of obese people is roughly about equal to the number of people who are underweight. This increasing obesity rate has led to skyrocketing health care costs in several countries. Obesity has been shown to increase the risks of several deadly diseases. This includes heart disease, some forms of cancer, and diabetes.
Dealing with obesity has proven to be more difficult than originally anticipated. This is because there are many factors which contribute to people becoming obese. First, if you walk through any supermarket, you will find many more processed foods than fresh ones like fruits and vegetables. Although these processed foods are void of nutrition, they are much cheaper and easier to prepare than fresh foods. Corporate marketing campaigns make things worse, as companies that sell junk foods will spend millions of dollars to convince consumers to buy their foods without mentioning that they are unhealthy.
Some people are fighting back obesity though, including the former US First Lady Michelle Obama. She has started an organization called Let's Move that specifically targets childhood obesity. The organization believes in educating students, parents, and educators about how to prepare healthy foods and showing them fun ways to get exercise. Let's Move also works closely with schools to ensure that nutritious and affordable meals are provided in schools, so the process of staying in shape won't be difficult. Although we are a long way from defeating the obesity problem, programs like this one are a good start
All of the following are the reasons for obesity EXCEPT that___________
a variety of junk foods looks very attractive
processed foods are much cheaper and easier to prepare than traditional foods
companies spend millions of dollars to make processed foods more nutritious
people are not exercising enough to consume the extra calories
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42
OBESITY: SHRINKING THE WORLD'S WAISTLINE
For most of human history, the majority of the world's population struggled to get enough food. Although starvation is also a big issue in some countries, many nations are now facing the opposite problem - people are consuming too much food. In the past few decades, obesity has become a global concern that physicians around the globe are trying to deal with.
Obesity occurs when a person becomes so overweight that their extra weight starts to endanger their health. Many experts believe that the rise of obesity is closely linked to the rise of cheap, high-calorie foods that bring little health benefits. These foods often contain lots of salt, sugar, and fat. But this is not the only reason that people are getting heavier. In addition to poor food choices, people are burning fewer calories because their lives have become lazier and they don't get enough exercise.
There is no denying that the statics are alarming. Since 1980, the world's obesity rate has almost doubled. Furthermore, the number of obese people is roughly about equal to the number of people who are underweight. This increasing obesity rate has led to skyrocketing health care costs in several countries. Obesity has been shown to increase the risks of several deadly diseases. This includes heart disease, some forms of cancer, and diabetes.
Dealing with obesity has proven to be more difficult than originally anticipated. This is because there are many factors which contribute to people becoming obese. First, if you walk through any supermarket, you will find many more processed foods than fresh ones like fruits and vegetables. Although these processed foods are void of nutrition, they are much cheaper and easier to prepare than fresh foods. Corporate marketing campaigns make things worse, as companies that sell junk foods will spend millions of dollars to convince consumers to buy their foods without mentioning that they are unhealthy.
Some people are fighting back obesity though, including the former US First Lady Michelle Obama. She has started an organization called Let's Move that specifically targets childhood obesity. The organization believes in educating students, parents, and educators about how to prepare healthy foods and showing them fun ways to get exercise. Let's Move also works closely with schools to ensure that nutritious and affordable meals are provided in schools, so the process of staying in shape won't be difficult. Although we are a long way from defeating the obesity problem, programs like this one are a good start.
What could replace the word "skyrocketing" in paragraph 3?
declining
equal
increasing
unfair
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42
OBESITY: SHRINKING THE WORLD'S WAISTLINE
For most of human history, the majority of the world's population struggled to get enough food. Although starvation is also a big issue in some countries, many nations are now facing the opposite problem - people are consuming too much food. In the past few decades, obesity has become a global concern that physicians around the globe are trying to deal with.
Obesity occurs when a person becomes so overweight that their extra weight starts to endanger their health. Many experts believe that the rise of obesity is closely linked to the rise of cheap, high-calorie foods that bring little health benefits. These foods often contain lots of salt, sugar, and fat. But this is not the only reason that people are getting heavier. In addition to poor food choices, people are burning fewer calories because their lives have become lazier and they don't get enough exercise.
There is no denying that the statics are alarming. Since 1980, the world's obesity rate has almost doubled. Furthermore, the number of obese people is roughly about equal to the number of people who are underweight. This increasing obesity rate has led to skyrocketing health care costs in several countries. Obesity has been shown to increase the risks of several deadly diseases. This includes heart disease, some forms of cancer, and diabetes.
Dealing with obesity has proven to be more difficult than originally anticipated. This is because there are many factors which contribute to people becoming obese. First, if you walk through any supermarket, you will find many more processed foods than fresh ones like fruits and vegetables. Although these processed foods are void of nutrition, they are much cheaper and easier to prepare than fresh foods. Corporate marketing campaigns make things worse, as companies that sell junk foods will spend millions of dollars to convince consumers to buy their foods without mentioning that they are unhealthy.
Some people are fighting back obesity though, including the former US First Lady Michelle Obama. She has started an organization called Let's Move that specifically targets childhood obesity. The organization believes in educating students, parents, and educators about how to prepare healthy foods and showing them fun ways to get exercise. Let's Move also works closely with schools to ensure that nutritious and affordable meals are provided in schools, so the process of staying in shape won't be difficult. Although we are a long way from defeating the obesity problem, programs like this one are a good start
What is the main goal of Let's Move?
To stop children from getting too fat
To give students more delicious foods
To raise money for US President Obama
To make school cafeterias cleaner than ever
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42
OBESITY: SHRINKING THE WORLD'S WAISTLINE
For most of human history, the majority of the world's population struggled to get enough food. Although starvation is also a big issue in some countries, many nations are now facing the opposite problem - people are consuming too much food. In the past few decades, obesity has become a global concern that physicians around the globe are trying to deal with.
Obesity occurs when a person becomes so overweight that their extra weight starts to endanger their health. Many experts believe that the rise of obesity is closely linked to the rise of cheap, high-calorie foods that bring little health benefits. These foods often contain lots of salt, sugar, and fat. But this is not the only reason that people are getting heavier. In addition to poor food choices, people are burning fewer calories because their lives have become lazier and they don't get enough exercise.
There is no denying that the statics are alarming. Since 1980, the world's obesity rate has almost doubled. Furthermore, the number of obese people is roughly about equal to the number of people who are underweight. This increasing obesity rate has led to skyrocketing health care costs in several countries. Obesity has been shown to increase the risks of several deadly diseases. This includes heart disease, some forms of cancer, and diabetes.
Dealing with obesity has proven to be more difficult than originally anticipated. This is because there are many factors which contribute to people becoming obese. First, if you walk through any supermarket, you will find many more processed foods than fresh ones like fruits and vegetables. Although these processed foods are void of nutrition, they are much cheaper and easier to prepare than fresh foods. Corporate marketing campaigns make things worse, as companies that sell junk foods will spend millions of dollars to convince consumers to buy their foods without mentioning that they are unhealthy.
Some people are fighting back obesity though, including the former US First Lady Michelle Obama. She has started an organization called Let's Move that specifically targets childhood obesity. The organization believes in educating students, parents, and educators about how to prepare healthy foods and showing them fun ways to get exercise. Let's Move also works closely with schools to ensure that nutritious and affordable meals are provided in schools, so the process of staying in shape won't be difficult. Although we are a long way from defeating the obesity problem, programs like this one are a good start
We can infer from the last paragraph that Let's Move
has worked closely with schools to provide cheap foods to their students
has carried out the programs to make people aware of the obesity problem and the need of a healthy lifestyle
has contributed to the reputation of the former US President Obama and former First Lady Michelle
has offered students funny ways to entertain to avoid obesity
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42
OBESITY: SHRINKING THE WORLD'S WAISTLINE
For most of human history, the majority of the world's population struggled to get enough food. Although starvation is also a big issue in some countries, many nations are now facing the opposite problem - people are consuming too much food. In the past few decades, obesity has become a global concern that physicians around the globe are trying to deal with.
Obesity occurs when a person becomes so overweight that their extra weight starts to endanger their health. Many experts believe that the rise of obesity is closely linked to the rise of cheap, high-calorie foods that bring little health benefits. These foods often contain lots of salt, sugar, and fat. But this is not the only reason that people are getting heavier. In addition to poor food choices, people are burning fewer calories because their lives have become lazier and they don't get enough exercise.
There is no denying that the statics are alarming. Since 1980, the world's obesity rate has almost doubled. Furthermore, the number of obese people is roughly about equal to the number of people who are underweight. This increasing obesity rate has led to skyrocketing health care costs in several countries. Obesity has been shown to increase the risks of several deadly diseases. This includes heart disease, some forms of cancer, and diabetes.
Dealing with obesity has proven to be more difficult than originally anticipated. This is because there are many factors which contribute to people becoming obese. First, if you walk through any supermarket, you will find many more processed foods than fresh ones like fruits and vegetables. Although these processed foods are void of nutrition, they are much cheaper and easier to prepare than fresh foods. Corporate marketing campaigns make things worse, as companies that sell junk foods will spend millions of dollars to convince consumers to buy their foods without mentioning that they are unhealthy.
Some people are fighting back obesity though, including the former US First Lady Michelle Obama. She has started an organization called Let's Move that specifically targets childhood obesity. The organization believes in educating students, parents, and educators about how to prepare healthy foods and showing them fun ways to get exercise. Let's Move also works closely with schools to ensure that nutritious and affordable meals are provided in schools, so the process of staying in shape won't be difficult. Although we are a long way from defeating the obesity problem, programs like this one are a good start.
How does the author seem to feel about the problem of obesity?
It won't be disappearing anytime soon
It isn't as bad as most people say it is
If all nations cooperate, it can be eliminated right away
Getting more exercise is the only way to solve it
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
The movie tried something new, combining ruthless violence and quick-witted humor and philosophy reflection
something new
ruthless
and
philosophy
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The parliament is considering to do away with the old-fashioned law which bans the use of bicycles on pavements and within walking areas in town center
to do
use of
within
walking
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Scientists say that the earth is unique in that no other planer has conditions which enables the existence of intelligent life
in that
planer
enables
life
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
The president offered his congratulations to the players when they won the cup.
The president congratulated the players on their winning the match
When they won the cup, the players had been offered some congratulations from the president
The president would offered the players congratulations if they won the match
The president congratulated that the players had won the cup
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
A house in that district will cost at least $100,000
If you have $100,000, you can buy a house in that district
You won't be able to buy a house in that district for less than $100,000
You won't be able to buy a house in that district for more than $100,000
$100,000 is the maximum price for a house in that district
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
To get to work on time, they have to leave at 6.00am
They always leave for work at 6.00am
They have to leave very early to catch a bus to work
Getting to work on time, for them, means leaving at 6.00am
Leaving at 6.00am, they have never been late for work
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.
In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance
If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better
The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better
In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract much business
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
No one but the experts were able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It greatly resembled the original
It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not for the experts
It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the experts could judge it quite easily
The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wasn't genuine
It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully
