Thomas Alva Edison is one of the most famous inventors in history. This is because he invented or improved over 1,000 devices and systems, some of which are still in use today. These include the phonograph, which was the start of recorded music, the electric light bulb and a system for distributing electricity. However, he should perhaps also be remembered for the way he lived. Edison failed many times before succeeding, although he did not see it as failing. He once said, 'I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.' This teaches us to keep trying, even when things get hard. And Edison certainly believed in hard work. He often worked long hours and even through the night. People called him a genius because of all his inventions. However, he believed that good ideas were important but working hard was even more important. Edison was always asking questions and wanting to learn new things. He believed that there was always a better way to do things. Many of Edison's inventions, like a way of making moving pictures, which became the basis of the film industry, changed the world. Some made life easier for people, others made it more enjoyable. Even if you never invent something for other people, you should always ask yourself, 'Is there a better, cheaper, quicker way for me to do this job?' Edison's personal life was not easy. He faced many challenges. For example, he was partially deaf as a child, so he sometimes had difficulty understanding teachers in school. By middle age, he could hardly hear at all, but he didn't let this stop him. Even when others doubted him or made fun of his ideas, Edison believed in himself. He knew that if he worked hard and never gave up, he could achieve great things. 29. The word ' genius ' in paragraph 2 means ___ ___________.

A. a difficult person to work with

Thomas Alva Edison is one of the most famous inventors in history. This is because he invented or improved over 1,000 devices and systems, some of which are still in use today. These include the phonograph, which was the start of recorded music, the electric light bulb and a system for distributing electricity. However, he should perhaps also be remembered for the way he lived. Edison failed many times before succeeding, although he did not see it as failing. He once said, 'I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.' This teaches us to keep trying, even when things get hard. And Edison certainly believed in hard work. He often worked long hours and even through the night. People called him a genius because of all his inventions. However, he believed that good ideas were important but working hard was even more important. Edison was always asking questions and wanting to learn new things. He believed that there was always a better way to do things. Many of Edison's inventions, like a way of making moving pictures, which became the basis of the film industry, changed the world. Some made life easier for people, others made it more enjoyable. Even if you never invent something for other people, you should always ask yourself, 'Is there a better, cheaper, quicker way for me to do this job?' Edison's personal life was not easy. He faced many challenges. For example, he was partially deaf as a child, so he sometimes had difficulty understanding teachers in school. By middle age, he could hardly hear at all, but he didn't let this stop him. Even when others doubted him or made fun of his ideas, Edison believed in himself. He knew that if he worked hard and never gave up, he could achieve great things. 31. According to the information in paragraph 4, Why did Edison have problems at school?

B. He had some problems with his hearing.

A. He couldn't hear his teachers

D. The teachers didn't think he was very intelligent.

Thomas Alva Edison is one of the most famous inventors in history. This is because he invented or improved over 1,000 devices and systems, some of which are still in use today. These include the phonograph, which was the start of recorded music, the electric light bulb and a system for distributing electricity. However, he should perhaps also be remembered for the way he lived. Edison failed many times before succeeding, although he did not see it as failing. He once said, 'I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.' This teaches us to keep trying, even when things get hard. And Edison certainly believed in hard work. He often worked long hours and even through the night. People called him a genius because of all his inventions. However, he believed that good ideas were important but working hard was even more important. Edison was always asking questions and wanting to learn new things. He believed that there was always a better way to do things. Many of Edison's inventions, like a way of making moving pictures, which became the basis of the film industry, changed the world. Some made life easier for people, others made it more enjoyable. Even if you never invent something for other people, you should always ask yourself, 'Is there a better, cheaper, quicker way for me to do this job?' Edison's personal life was not easy. He faced many challenges. For example, he was partially deaf as a child, so he sometimes had difficulty understanding teachers in school. By middle age, he could hardly hear at all, but he didn't let this stop him. Even when others doubted him or made fun of his ideas, Edison believed in himself. He knew that if he worked hard and never gave up, he could achieve great things. 32. What do we learn about some of Edison's ideas in paragraph 4?

D. Sometimes people thought they wouldn't work.

A. It took a long time for some of them to be accepted.

B. Some of them were not very good.

C. They made him a lot of money.

Thomas Alva Edison is one of the most famous inventors in history. This is because he invented or improved over 1,000 devices and systems, some of which are still in use today. These include the phonograph, which was the start of recorded music, the electric light bulb and a system for distributing electricity. However, he should perhaps also be remembered for the way he lived. Edison failed many times before succeeding, although he did not see it as failing. He once said, 'I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.' This teaches us to keep trying, even when things get hard. And Edison certainly believed in hard work. He often worked long hours and even through the night. People called him a genius because of all his inventions. However, he believed that good ideas were important but working hard was even more important. Edison was always asking questions and wanting to learn new things. He believed that there was always a better way to do things. Many of Edison's inventions, like a way of making moving pictures, which became the basis of the film industry, changed the world. Some made life easier for people, others made it more enjoyable. Even if you never invent something for other people, you should always ask yourself, 'Is there a better, cheaper, quicker way for me to do this job?' Edison's personal life was not easy. He faced many challenges. For example, he was partially deaf as a child, so he sometimes had difficulty understanding teachers in school. By middle age, he could hardly hear at all, but he didn't let this stop him. Even when others doubted him or made fun of his ideas, Edison believed in himself. He knew that if he worked hard and never gave up, he could achieve great things. 33. What is the best title for this text?

A. Lessons for life from a well-known inventor

C. The world's greatest inventor

Choose the correct answer to each of the questions. Six wonders of the modern world Most people are familiar with the wonders of the ancient world, despite the fact that all except the Great Pyramid in Egypt have long since disappeared. Of more interest to tourists today are buildings which are wonders of the modern world. From an extensive list of candidates , we have chosen six of them to feature here. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE, is the tallest building in the world, built in 2010. It's very tall, at 828 meters. It has more than 160 floors. People live and work there, and there's also a special place to view the city from the top. The Shard is a famous skyscraper in London that was finished in 2012. Its name comes from the word 'shard' in English, which means 'piece of glass', because that is exactly what it looks like. It is 310 meters high, and it brought a modern look to the old city. It has 95 floors. People work there and live there, and you can eat in a restaurant with a wonderful view of the city. The Sydney Opera House in Australia looks like 14 big seashells. Designed by the Danish architect, Jørn Utzon, it was built between 1959 and 1973. It's 34 meters high, and the building covers 18,000 square meters. It's a place where people go to enjoy music and other performances. It's also very special because it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Lotus Temple in New Delhi, India, is 34 meters high, and it can accommodate 2,500 people. It looks like a big flower and was built in 1986. It's a peaceful place where people of all religions can go to think and pray. The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, covers 24,000 square meters. It was designed by a famous architect from Canada named Frank Gehry and opened in 1997. It's a big, cool-looking building with shiny, wavy walls. Inside, you can see modern art from famous artists. The Bird's Nest is a huge stadium in Beijing, China, that was built for the Olympics in 2008. It's shaped like a bird's nest and can hold 80,000 people for sports and shows. It's important because it shows how China is growing and changing, although it was designed by Swiss architects. I have not visited any of these architectural wonders, but the one which stands out for me is the one which, as I have said, was designed by a Canadian. It looks amazing in the photographs which I've seen. 36. The passage tells us that two of the buildings have something in common. What is it?

B. the same date of construction

Question 9. While we ______________ the city, the hotel's dry cleaning service ______________ up our clothes and cleaned them.

C . were exploring / has picked

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Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following questions.

A. discreet

B. succeed

C. agree

D. career

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30 sec • 1 pt

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Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following questions.

. A. anxious

B. transfer

C. confused

D. cancel

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in the following questions.

A. patient

B. blessing

C. amazed

D. grateful

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in the following questions.

A. operate

B. embarrassed

C. confident

D. currency

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct answer to the following sentence.
5. I was wondering whether the dry cleaning service is ______________ for students, and if not, how much does it cost?

A. optional

B. complimentary

C. reliable

D. comfortable

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6. While I selfies at the monument, someone my phone right out of my hand.

A. took / snatched

B. took / was snatching

C. was taking / was snatching

D. was taking / snatched

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7. She acts as if she ______________ an expert in history, but she always has low marks in this subject.

A. is

B. has been

C. were

D. would be

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/IS REVISION
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following questions.

/IS REVISION
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following questions.

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in the following questions.

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in the following questions.

Choose the correct answer to the following sentence.
5. I was wondering whether the dry cleaning service is ______________ for students, and if not, how much does it cost?

6. While I selfies at the monument, someone my phone right out of my hand.

7. She acts as if she ______________ an expert in history, but she always has low marks in this subject.

8. We felt like we were ______________ when singing along with every song at the Taylor Swift Eras tour. This is the most wonderful experience ever!
A. on cloud nine B. bent out of shape C. the end of the world D. a fish out of water

9. When visiting a foreign country, you should be ______________ with your valuables to avoid unwanted attention.

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/IS REVISIONChoose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following questions.

/IS REVISIONChoose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following questions.

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in the following questions.

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in the following questions.

Choose the correct answer to the following sentence.5. I was wondering whether the dry cleaning service is ______________ for students, and if not, how much does it cost?

6. While I ______________ selfies at the monument, someone ______________ my phone right out of my hand.

7. She acts as if she ______________ an expert in history, but she always has low marks in this subject.

8. We felt like we were ______________ when singing along with every song at the Taylor Swift Eras tour. This is the most wonderful experience ever! A. on cloud nine B. bent out of shape C. the end of the world D. a fish out of water

9. When visiting a foreign country, you should be ______________ with your valuables to avoid unwanted attention.

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/IS REVISION
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following questions.

/IS REVISION
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following questions.

Choose the correct answer to the following sentence.
5. I was wondering whether the dry cleaning service is ______________ for students, and if not, how much does it cost?

6. While I selfies at the monument, someone my phone right out of my hand.

8. We felt like we were ______________ when singing along with every song at the Taylor Swift Eras tour. This is the most wonderful experience ever!
A. on cloud nine B. bent out of shape C. the end of the world D. a fish out of water