PRONUNCIATION.

STRESS.

STRESS.

The police have begun an ________ into the accident which happened this afternoon.

Sally got an A on her English test last week, _____?

The boy _____ to the hospital immediately after the accident.

Her work contributed substantially _____ our knowledge of the disease and how to treat it.

The story is becoming _____.

Laura recently went to a flea market where she found a _____ table.

While Matthew _____ the window, he fell off the ladder.

People gather at the Rockefeller Center _____ take part in the winter tradition of ice skating.

_____ to the party, nearly everyone had left.

_____ for three sports teams, Barry didn’t have enough time to study.

Jim found the library staff friendly and _____.

Being a primary teacher _____ a great deal of patience.

The Government has _____ great emphasis on social distancing as an effective measure against coronavirus spread.

As the managing director of a large company, she gets a large _____.

Mark is the nicest man. He would give you the _____ off his back if you needed help.

James worked too hard last month. It looks as if his holiday has done him a _____ of good.

CLOSEST MEANIG.

He was very sociable, and enjoyed eating, drinking and dancing.

CLOSEST MEANING.

India is one of the most densely populated areas in the world.

OPPOSITE MEANING.

Everyone in my class admires Jane for her exceptional intelligence.

OPPOSITE MEANING.

I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to make too much noise in the room. I must have forgotten my manners.

Vicky is talking to Kimura, who has just come to Britain.

- Vicky: “How long have you been here, Kimura?”

- Kimura: “_____.”

Jack and Betty are talking about Jacob, who was offered a job last week.

- Jack: “I think Jacob is the best person for the job.”

- Betty: “_____.”

Coral reefs are structures of hard rock (26) ... can be found in warm shallow sea water. They are formed by corals, small plant-like animals that live in large groups. Coral reefs are home to an amazing variety of plants and fish. Indeed, coral reefs are so rich in color and variety that they have been (27) ... the “tropical forests of the sea”.

Coral reefs are structures of hard rock (26) ... can be found in warm shallow sea water. They are formed by corals, small plant-like animals that live in large groups. Coral reefs are home to an amazing variety of plants and fish. Indeed, coral reefs are so rich in color and variety that they have been (27) ... the “tropical forests of the sea”.

Already, scientists estimate that 10% of the world’s coral reefs no long exist and an incredible 60% are endangered. The problem (28) ... in the fact that coral reefs are very sensitive to changes in water temperature. Climate change, which is expected to significantly raise water temperatures in the next few decades, could cause serious (29) ... to the world’s coral reefs. There are a (30) ... of things you can do to help protect coral reefs. They are among the most beautiful ecosystems in the world and it’s up to us to save them!

The problem (28) ... in the fact that coral reefs are very sensitive to changes in water temperature. Climate change, which is expected to significantly raise water temperatures in the next few decades, could cause serious (29) ... to the world’s coral reefs. There are a (30) ... of things you can do to help protect coral reefs. They are among the most beautiful ecosystems in the world and it’s up to us to save them!

The problem (28) ... in the fact that coral reefs are very sensitive to changes in water temperature. Climate change, which is expected to significantly raise water temperatures in the next few decades, could cause serious (29) ... to the world’s coral reefs. There are a (30) ... of things you can do to help protect coral reefs. They are among the most beautiful ecosystems in the world and it’s up to us to save them!

Boys must wear long pants and button-down shirts. These shirts must have collars since all boys have to wear neckties as well. Furthermore, boys must wear either dress shoes or nice shoes. Sneakers, sandals, jeans, shorts, T-shirts, sleeveless shirts, tank tops, and other similar casual articles of clothing are not allowed.

(?) What does the author say about clothing for boys?

Students who violate the dress code will be sent to their homes to change and be given detentions or suspensions. Multiple violations of the dress code will result in them being sent to the principal’s office.

(?) In the fourth paragraph, the word “them” refers to _____.

MISTAKE CORRECTION.

When I see him last night, I invited him to dinner.

MISTAKE CORRECTION.

It was a dangerous situation that threatened region’s development, peaceful and friendship.

MISTAKE CORRECTION.

Ella's angry outburst was so expectant that Mike really didn't know what to say.

The last time Emily ate a pizza was three months ago.

“I didn’t damage your car,” said Charles to the woman.

It is unnecessary for you to worry about the exams.

Ian spent all his money gambling. He is now regretful.

Brian entered the shop. He realized only then that there was danger.

On July 20, 1969 Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to land on the moon. Perhaps inspired by this major event and earlier space flights, science fiction writers in the late 1960s and 1970s wrote a countlessnumber of stories about people traveling to space for a vacation. Many people at that time believed thatfamilies in the early 21st century would routinely take trips to the moon for sightseeing, and popular movies andTV shows fueled this belief.

(?) According to the article, who wrote stories about people traveling to space for a vacation?

After Tito’s space trip, two more fortunate people bought tickets and also visited the space station. More trips were planned but these were cancelled or delayed after the space shuttle Columbia had an accident in 2003 while returning to Earth and all the astronauts aboard were killed.

(?) In paragraph 3 what does “these” refer to?

Remote controls have also affected television commercials. In the 1950s and 1960s, the average length of a television commercial was around one minute. Today, however, TV commercials generally run for about 15 seconds. While earlier ads featured company spokesmen and women who talked about the features of a product, most commercials are now based around colorful imagery, music, and special effects.

(?) According to the article, how long was an average TV commercial in the 1950s and 1960s?

Body language can communicate negative emotions. For example, when a listener crosses their arms against their chest, it can mean disagreement with the speaker. This can also be indicated when a listener leans away from the speaker. A lack of eye contact can show a person is anxious or discomfort. It can also mean disbelief. When a listener is bored, they are more likely to tilt their head.

(?) Paragraph 3 is about _______.

Positive feelings are often shown in body language through the use of facial expressions, eye contact, and posture. Leaning forward usually shows that a person is interested in what the speaker is saying. Standing or sitting straight with good posture shows that a listener is taking the person’s speech seriously.

(?) According to the article, what does standing or sitting straight with good posture show?

Scientific studies have revealed that body language can even reveal when a person is being dishonest. For example, when a person is lying, they tend to touch their face during the conversation. They may also blink too much or not blink at all. Body language can reveal a lot about people but it’s important to remember that everyone’s body language is a little different and trying to “read” too much information through body language can lead to miscommunication.

(?) What does paragraph 5 suggest about understanding body language?

“Don’t forget to give the book back to Duong," he said to me.

Jim has learned a lot since he ________ the language course.

If he improved his IT skills, he ________ a job easily.