ODD ONE OUT

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

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.

I sometimes wish that I will have another car.

He doesn’t mind to stay up late because he usually has to work late for his project.

If you practiced speaking more, your speaking skill will be better.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

John (drive)………..that car ever since I (know)……….him.

You should avoid ________ chocolate if you want to keep fit.

The football match was postponed__________ the bad weather.

No one phoned while I was out, __________?

The children felt ____________ when their mother was coming back home.

Mathew studied Physics _________ England from 2002 to 2006.

She asked me where I _______ from.

Stratford-on-Avon, ________ many people have written about, is Shakespeare’s birthplace.

Please read the ________ carefully before you fill out the form.

Mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

This house has many unique features, including a 45-foot-long outdoor swimming pool.

Mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

These documents will provide you with all the information you need to write your report.

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.

Lack of sleep can have an enormous negative impact on a student’s grades.

A. positive B. cognitive C. affective D. creative

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.

Do you remember the year when we started to learn English?

“Congratulation! You have got high marks in the last term.” Mary:“_________”

A: Do you mind if I smoke here? B: _________________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

(23)___ USA is encouraging Americans to wear face masks.There has been a lot of talk about whether or not face masks are effective in helping (24)_______ the spread of the COVID -19 coronavirus.The government is set to encourage Americans to use homemade face covering like cloth masks, bandanas and scarves.At first, the WHO and some health organizations recommended that people (25)______ were not sick didn’t need to wear masks or cover their faces. (26)______, it is now proved that face masks can work effectively.They point to countries like Singapore and South Korea, where people wear masks and reported infection (27)______ are lower.

QUESTION 23:

A. A B. An C. The D. x

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

(23)___ USA is encouraging Americans to wear face masks.There has been a lot of talk about whether or not face masks are effective in helping (24)_______ the spread of the COVID -19 coronavirus.The government is set to encourage Americans to use homemade face covering like cloth masks, bandanas and scarves.At first, the WHO and some health organizations recommended that people (25)______ were not sick didn’t need to wear masks or cover their faces. (26)______, it is now proved that face masks can work effectively.They point to countries like Singapore and South Korea, where people wear masks and reported infection (27)______ are lower.

QUESTION 24:

A. slow on B. slow down C. slow in D. slow off

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

(23)___ USA is encouraging Americans to wear face masks.There has been a lot of talk about whether or not face masks are effective in helping (24)_______ the spread of the COVID -19 coronavirus.The government is set to encourage Americans to use homemade face covering like cloth masks, bandanas and scarves.At first, the WHO and some health organizations recommended that people (25)______ were not sick didn’t need to wear masks or cover their faces. (26)______, it is now proved that face masks can work effectively.They point to countries like Singapore and South Korea, where people wear masks and reported infection (27)______ are lower.

QUESTION 25:

A. which B. where C. why D. who

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

(23)___ USA is encouraging Americans to wear face masks.There has been a lot of talk about whether or not face masks are effective in helping (24)_______ the spread of the COVID -19 coronavirus.The government is set to encourage Americans to use homemade face covering like cloth masks, bandanas and scarves.At first, the WHO and some health organizations recommended that people (25)______ were not sick didn’t need to wear masks or cover their faces. (26)______, it is now proved that face masks can work effectively.They point to countries like Singapore and South Korea, where people wear masks and reported infection (27)______ are lower.

QUESTION 26:

A. Moreover B. Although C. However D. Because

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

(23)___ USA is encouraging Americans to wear face masks.There has been a lot of talk about whether or not face masks are effective in helping (24)_______ the spread of the COVID -19 coronavirus.The government is set to encourage Americans to use homemade face covering like cloth masks, bandanas and scarves.At first, the WHO and some health organizations recommended that people (25)______ were not sick didn’t need to wear masks or cover their faces. (26)______, it is now proved that face masks can work effectively.They point to countries like Singapore and South Korea, where people wear masks and reported infection (27)______ are lower.

QUESTION 27:

A. rates B. levels C. percentages D. scales

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

In the earliest times children got their education directly from parents and other adults. They learned mainly skills for survival. Adults passed down this knowledge through spoken language. Eventually cultures around the world began inventing writing. As societies developed they set up schools to teach reading, writing, maths and other subjects.

The first schools were usually just for boys. Most of the students came from rich and powerful families. Often the purpose of their education was religious training. In many cultures the religious leaders formed the highest level of society. Some schools had other purposes as well. Many schools focused on military training. Sometimes youths attended special schools to learn the art of public speaking. These skills were meant to help them become future leaders.

Most girls received their education at home. They learned cooking, sewing and other useful skills. Over time education became available to more people, not just the rich and powerful. The governments of some countries set up public systems of education in the 1800s. More schools opened to girls.

During the 1900s marks, or grades, became a new measure of learning. Testing became a regular part of formal education. As education became more important to people, teachers' colleges opened. The requirements for becoming a teacher became stricter. Teaching became a highly respected profession.

Question 28. In the earliest times, children learned mainly skills so that they could________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

In the earliest times children got their education directly from parents and other adults. They learned mainly skills for survival. Adults passed down this knowledge through spoken language. Eventually cultures around the world began inventing writing. As societies developed they set up schools to teach reading, writing, maths and other subjects.

The first schools were usually just for boys. Most of the students came from rich and powerful families. Often the purpose of their education was religious training. In many cultures the religious leaders formed the highest level of society. Some schools had other purposes as well. Many schools focused on military training. Sometimes youths attended special schools to learn the art of public speaking. These skills were meant to help them become future leaders.

Most girls received their education at home. They learned cooking, sewing and other useful skills. Over time education became available to more people, not just the rich and powerful. The governments of some countries set up public systems of education in the 1800s. More schools opened to girls.

During the 1900s marks, or grades, became a new measure of learning. Testing became a regular part of formal education. As education became more important to people, teachers' colleges opened. The requirements for becoming a teacher became stricter. Teaching became a highly respected profession.

Question 29. The word “they” in the passage refers to________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

In the earliest times children got their education directly from parents and other adults. They learned mainly skills for survival. Adults passed down this knowledge through spoken language. Eventually cultures around the world began inventing writing. As societies developed they set up schools to teach reading, writing, maths and other subjects.

The first schools were usually just for boys. Most of the students came from rich and powerful families. Often the purpose of their education was religious training. In many cultures the religious leaders formed the highest level of society. Some schools had other purposes as well. Many schools focused on military training. Sometimes youths attended special schools to learn the art of public speaking. These skills were meant to help them become future leaders.

Most girls received their education at home. They learned cooking, sewing and other useful skills. Over time education became available to more people, not just the rich and powerful. The governments of some countries set up public systems of education in the 1800s. More schools opened to girls.

During the 1900s marks, or grades, became a new measure of learning. Testing became a regular part of formal education. As education became more important to people, teachers' colleges opened. The requirements for becoming a teacher became stricter. Teaching became a highly respected profession.

Question 30. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

In the earliest times children got their education directly from parents and other adults. They learned mainly skills for survival. Adults passed down this knowledge through spoken language. Eventually cultures around the world began inventing writing. As societies developed they set up schools to teach reading, writing, maths and other subjects.

The first schools were usually just for boys. Most of the students came from rich and powerful families. Often the purpose of their education was religious training. In many cultures the religious leaders formed the highest level of society. Some schools had other purposes as well. Many schools focused on military training. Sometimes youths attended special schools to learn the art of public speaking. These skills were meant to help them become future leaders.

Most girls received their education at home. They learned cooking, sewing and other useful skills. Over time education became available to more people, not just the rich and powerful. The governments of some countries set up public systems of education in the 1800s. More schools opened to girls.

During the 1900s marks, or grades, became a new measure of learning. Testing became a regular part of formal education. As education became more important to people, teachers' colleges opened. The requirements for becoming a teacher became stricter. Teaching became a highly respected profession.

Question 31. The phrase “set up” in the passage could be best replaced by________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

In the earliest times children got their education directly from parents and other adults. They learned mainly skills for survival. Adults passed down this knowledge through spoken language. Eventually cultures around the world began inventing writing. As societies developed they set up schools to teach reading, writing, maths and other subjects.

The first schools were usually just for boys. Most of the students came from rich and powerful families. Often the purpose of their education was religious training. In many cultures the religious leaders formed the highest level of society. Some schools had other purposes as well. Many schools focused on military training. Sometimes youths attended special schools to learn the art of public speaking. These skills were meant to help them become future leaders.

Most girls received their education at home. They learned cooking, sewing and other useful skills. Over time education became available to more people, not just the rich and powerful. The governments of some countries set up public systems of education in the 1800s. More schools opened to girls.

During the 1900s marks, or grades, became a new measure of learning. Testing became a regular part of formal education. As education became more important to people, teachers' colleges opened. The requirements for becoming a teacher became stricter. Teaching became a highly respected profession.

Question 32: The best title for the passage could be________.

Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

I don't know the answer, so I can't tell it to you.

She prefers watching TV to reading books.

I have not met her for three years.

Many people begin new projects in January.

Although he was tired, he finished doing his homework.

Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the meaningful sentence from the cues given.

There / a shop / my house / sell / cheap DVDs.

I/ not/ know/ what/ do/ make/ mother/ happy/.

many/ place/ the world/,/ people/ used/ dye/ cloth/ nature/ material/.