Choose the word which has the underline part pronounced differently from the rest.

Choose the word which has the underline part pronounced differently from the rest.

Choose the word which has the underline part pronounced differently from the rest.

Choose the word which has the underline part pronounced differently from the rest.

Choose the word which has the underline part pronounced differently from the rest.

Choose the word which has the underline part pronounced differently from the rest.

Choose the word which has the underline part pronounced differently from the rest.

I just collect stamps from discarded envelopes.

1.                  The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.

The Olympic Games is one of the biggest sporting            all over the world.

We should develop such ________ sources of energy as solar energy and nuclear energy.

There are also other hobbies that I ________ in for a while.

  He wasn't able to cope ________ the stresses and strains of the job.

The football match was so dull that most of the _________ left at half-time.

  Shortly after receiving her gold medal, the Olympic champion answered questions at the press_______ .

Mr. Brown is an avid stamp _________________.

He is very good at ____________ people singing with his guitar.

You should not indulge yourself ____________ anything that can form a bad habit.

Neil Armstrong, an American ______, was the first man to step on the moon's surface.

This is Mrs. Green, _________ son is my student

Despite yesterday's heavy snowfalls, we __________ arrive at school on time.

My __________ for my mother is infinite.

Swimming and water skiing are both ____________ sports.

Everybody congratulated the astronauts ____ their successful trip into space.

_______ is a kind of energy formed from the remains of dead plants and animals

I was talking to a businessman_______ works with my father.

Despite the bad weather, he ____ get to the airport in time

1.                  Peter comes from Whitney __________is near Oxford.

1.      Did you see the men__________ I gave the money?

1.      The concert _________ I listened last weekend was boring.

1.      She cycled from London to Glasgow ______ is pretty good for a woman of 75.

1.                                                             The joy of photography

Photography is a hobby with wide appeal. And I don't mean taking photos on your mobile phone, though it cannot be (1) …………….that such pictures can be surprisingly good these days. Serious photography means taking the trouble to do some research, exploring the technical aspects of the subject and investing in what might be quite expensive equipment. So why take up photography? Firstly, it allows you to (2)………….. special moments that you want to remember forever. (3)…………., it stimulates your imagination because you are always in search of ideas for original and out of the ordinary photos. However, a lot of practice is required before you manage to take really good pictures on (4) …………. regular basis. When you finally do it, it will be a source of great satisfaction for you.

1. A. rejected                           B. contradicted                       C. denied                     D. refused

2. A. have captured                 B. capture                                C. capturing                D. captures

3. A. In contrast                      B. However                             C. Nevertheless           D. In addition

4. A. a                                     B. an                                        C. the                           D. ∅

1.                                                                  Running a marathon

Experts strongly (1)…………… that you should get used to running long distances gradually. If you don’t, it can increase the chances of picking up an (2)…………….. It is generally thought that runners should initially go on fairly relaxed training runs. The pace should be gentle enough to allow you to have a conversation with someone running alongside you. Don’t make (3)……………. mistake of eating too little before the race, or you will rapidly run out of energy. (4) ………… neither should you eat a large meal. It goes without saying that choosing the right footwear is also essential. Whatever you do, avoid clothes made of cotton and go for artificial materials, or even some types of wool such as merino. Choose clothing that will be comfortable.

1. A. recommend                    B. to recommend                    C. recommended         D. recommends

2. A. wound                            B. injury                                  C. ill                            D. impairment

3. A. a                                     B. an                                        C. the                           D. ∅

4. A. In contrast                      B. However                             C. Nevertheless           D. But

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) safeguards hundreds of species around the world, but we focus species attention on our flagship species: giant pandas, tigers, (1)_____ whales and dolphins, rhinos, elephant, marine turtles and great apes. These species not only need species measures and extra protection in order to survive, they also (2)_______ as “umbrella” species: helping them helps numerous (3)________ species that live in the same habitats where animals or plants are normally found. In addition to our flagship animals, we work to protect numerous species in peril around the world that live within our priority eco-regions. Laree predators like snow leopards and grizzly bears, migratory species like whooping cranes and songbirds, (4)______ a host of other species facing threats also benefit from WWF’s conservation efforts.

            1. A. endangered                     B. endanger                 C. danger                     D. dangerous

            2. A. consider                          B. serve                       C. play                         D. protect

            3. A. another                           B. others                      C. other                       D. the other

            4. A. because                           B. so                            C. although                 D. and

. Millions of people of all ages enjoy a hobby which is both interesting and fun. And every year, more and more people start (1)_______ stamp collection of their own and discover an interest which can last a lifetime. Starting your collection is easy (2)_______ stamps are everywhere. Holiday postcards from friends, birthday cards from favourite aunts and letters from pen friends can all (3)_______ you with stamps from all over the world. But once you’ve started collecting (4)_________, you will probably want to join the Stamp Collectors’ Club which exists to provide collectors with new British stamps. As a Club member you order the special sets of new stamps you want for your collection. You can receive these in different ways.

            1. A. a                                    B. an                            C. the                          D. O

            2. A. although                         B. because                   C. but                          D. so

            3. A. Providing                       B. provided                 C. provide                   D. provides

            4. A. attractively                     B. competitively         C. greatly                    D. seriously

Would you be worried if your classmate told you that he was a philatelist? Would you call a doctor or call the police? Actually, there is no reason to be concerned. A philatelist is just a person who collects stamps! Stamp collecting has been around for well over 150 years. People began collecting stamps soon after adhesive postage stamps (stamps with glue on the back) were introduced in London in 1840. Today, according to Boys’ Life magazine, stamp collecting is the most practiced hobby in the world. Some people collect stamps just for fun. These people may just want to collect stamps with animals or famous people on them. Or maybe they want to collect all the stamps issued by one particular country. Other people collect stamps that they think will be valuable down the road. Such collectors ask three questions to determine if a stamp is worth collecting and what its value might be. First, how many of a particular stamp were made? Next, how popular is the stamp? Finally, what is the condition of the stamp? If a stamp has a low print run, a popular picture or design, and is in excellent condition, this stamp may be worth a lot of money. In 1980, a one-cent British Guinea stamp issued in 1856 went for $935,000!

What does a philatelist enjoy?

Would you be worried if your classmate told you that he was a philatelist? Would you call a doctor or call the police? Actually, there is no reason to be concerned. A philatelist is just a person who collects stamps! Stamp collecting has been around for well over 150 years. People began collecting stamps soon after adhesive postage stamps (stamps with glue on the back) were introduced in London in 1840. Today, according to Boys’ Life magazine, stamp collecting is the most practiced hobby in the world. Some people collect stamps just for fun. These people may just want to collect stamps with animals or famous people on them. Or maybe they want to collect all the stamps issued by one particular country. Other people collect stamps that they think will be valuable down the road. Such collectors ask three questions to determine if a stamp is worth collecting and what its value might be. First, how many of a particular stamp were made? Next, how popular is the stamp? Finally, what is the condition of the stamp? If a stamp has a low print run, a popular picture or design, and is in excellent condition, this stamp may be worth a lot of money. In 1980, a one-cent British Guinea stamp issued in 1856 went for $935,000!

According to the reading, which of the following is true?

Would you be worried if your classmate told you that he was a philatelist? Would you call a doctor or call the police? Actually, there is no reason to be concerned. A philatelist is just a person who collects stamps! Stamp collecting has been around for well over 150 years. People began collecting stamps soon after adhesive postage stamps (stamps with glue on the back) were introduced in London in 1840. Today, according to Boys’ Life magazine, stamp collecting is the most practiced hobby in the world. Some people collect stamps just for fun. These people may just want to collect stamps with animals or famous people on them. Or maybe they want to collect all the stamps issued by one particular country. Other people collect stamps that they think will be valuable down the road. Such collectors ask three questions to determine if a stamp is worth collecting and what its value might be. First, how many of a particular stamp were made? Next, how popular is the stamp? Finally, what is the condition of the stamp? If a stamp has a low print run, a popular picture or design, and is in excellent condition, this stamp may be worth a lot of money. In 1980, a one-cent British Guinea stamp issued in 1856 went for $935,000!

What determines a stamp’s value?

Would you be worried if your classmate told you that he was a philatelist? Would you call a doctor or call the police? Actually, there is no reason to be concerned. A philatelist is just a person who collects stamps! Stamp collecting has been around for well over 150 years. People began collecting stamps soon after adhesive postage stamps (stamps with glue on the back) were introduced in London in 1840. Today, according to Boys’ Life magazine, stamp collecting is the most practiced hobby in the world. Some people collect stamps just for fun. These people may just want to collect stamps with animals or famous people on them. Or maybe they want to collect all the stamps issued by one particular country. Other people collect stamps that they think will be valuable down the road. Such collectors ask three questions to determine if a stamp is worth collecting and what its value might be. First, how many of a particular stamp were made? Next, how popular is the stamp? Finally, what is the condition of the stamp? If a stamp has a low print run, a popular picture or design, and is in excellent condition, this stamp may be worth a lot of money. In 1980, a one-cent British Guinea stamp issued in 1856 went for $935,000!

What does it mean if a stamp has a low print run?

Would you be worried if your classmate told you that he was a philatelist? Would you call a doctor or call the police? Actually, there is no reason to be concerned. A philatelist is just a person who collects stamps! Stamp collecting has been around for well over 150 years. People began collecting stamps soon after adhesive postage stamps (stamps with glue on the back) were introduced in London in 1840. Today, according to Boys’ Life magazine, stamp collecting is the most practiced hobby in the world. Some people collect stamps just for fun. These people may just want to collect stamps with animals or famous people on them. Or maybe they want to collect all the stamps issued by one particular country. Other people collect stamps that they think will be valuable down the road. Such collectors ask three questions to determine if a stamp is worth collecting and what its value might be. First, how many of a particular stamp were made? Next, how popular is the stamp? Finally, what is the condition of the stamp? If a stamp has a low print run, a popular picture or design, and is in excellent condition, this stamp may be worth a lot of money. In 1980, a one-cent British Guinea stamp issued in 1856 went for $935,000!

The word “issued” can best replaced by _______

Do you think animals can predict the weather or other natural events? Farmers living in the countryside think so. For hundreds of years, they have observed animals and noticed many things about the way animals act. For example, some farmers believe that if they see swans flying into the wind, a hurricane is coming. Or, when cows lie down, a rainstorm is coming. There are many traditional stories connecting animals and natural events. Some scientists are taking another look at animals to see if there is any truth behind these stories and beliefs. They have found some surprising things.

Kiyoshi Shimamura is a Japanese earthquake researcher. He noticed an increase in dog bites a short time before earthquakes hit. Then, he did an investigation of twelve public health centers in Kobe, Japan. These health centers treated people after a big earthquake. Shimamura noticed that the month before the big earthquake, treatment for animal bites had increased. In fact, aggressive behavior in dogs, such as biting and barking loudly, jumped 60 percent!

Other animals change their behavior before an earthquake as well. For example, fish in ponds or lakes begin swimming together in large groups only in the middle of the water and not near the edges. Also, birds may fly away from their nests for many days, leaving their eggs unprotected. These behaviors suggest that animals may be able to predict natural events, such as earthquakes, better than people.

What is the main idea of this reading?

Do you think animals can predict the weather or other natural events? Farmers living in the countryside think so. For hundreds of years, they have observed animals and noticed many things about the way animals act. For example, some farmers believe that if they see swans flying into the wind, a hurricane is coming. Or, when cows lie down, a rainstorm is coming. There are many traditional stories connecting animals and natural events. Some scientists are taking another look at animals to see if there is any truth behind these stories and beliefs. They have found some surprising things.

Kiyoshi Shimamura is a Japanese earthquake researcher. He noticed an increase in dog bites a short time before earthquakes hit. Then, he did an investigation of twelve public health centers in Kobe, Japan. These health centers treated people after a big earthquake. Shimamura noticed that the month before the big earthquake, treatment for animal bites had increased. In fact, aggressive behavior in dogs, such as biting and barking loudly, jumped 60 percent!

Other animals change their behavior before an earthquake as well. For example, fish in ponds or lakes begin swimming together in large groups only in the middle of the water and not near the edges. Also, birds may fly away from their nests for many days, leaving their eggs unprotected. These behaviors suggest that animals may be able to predict natural events, such as earthquakes, better than people.

How do dogs begin to behave just before an earthquake?

Do you think animals can predict the weather or other natural events? Farmers living in the countryside think so. For hundreds of years, they have observed animals and noticed many things about the way animals act. For example, some farmers believe that if they see swans flying into the wind, a hurricane is coming. Or, when cows lie down, a rainstorm is coming. There are many traditional stories connecting animals and natural events. Some scientists are taking another look at animals to see if there is any truth behind these stories and beliefs. They have found some surprising things.

Kiyoshi Shimamura is a Japanese earthquake researcher. He noticed an increase in dog bites a short time before earthquakes hit. Then, he did an investigation of twelve public health centers in Kobe, Japan. These health centers treated people after a big earthquake. Shimamura noticed that the month before the big earthquake, treatment for animal bites had increased. In fact, aggressive behavior in dogs, such as biting and barking loudly, jumped 60 percent!

Other animals change their behavior before an earthquake as well. For example, fish in ponds or lakes begin swimming together in large groups only in the middle of the water and not near the edges. Also, birds may fly away from their nests for many days, leaving their eggs unprotected. These behaviors suggest that animals may be able to predict natural events, such as earthquakes, better than people.

According to the passage, what other animals behave strangely before an earthquake?

Do you think animals can predict the weather or other natural events? Farmers living in the countryside think so. For hundreds of years, they have observed animals and noticed many things about the way animals act. For example, some farmers believe that if they see swans flying into the wind, a hurricane is coming. Or, when cows lie down, a rainstorm is coming. There are many traditional stories connecting animals and natural events. Some scientists are taking another look at animals to see if there is any truth behind these stories and beliefs. They have found some surprising things.

Kiyoshi Shimamura is a Japanese earthquake researcher. He noticed an increase in dog bites a short time before earthquakes hit. Then, he did an investigation of twelve public health centers in Kobe, Japan. These health centers treated people after a big earthquake. Shimamura noticed that the month before the big earthquake, treatment for animal bites had increased. In fact, aggressive behavior in dogs, such as biting and barking loudly, jumped 60 percent!

Other animals change their behavior before an earthquake as well. For example, fish in ponds or lakes begin swimming together in large groups only in the middle of the water and not near the edges. Also, birds may fly away from their nests for many days, leaving their eggs unprotected. These behaviors suggest that animals may be able to predict natural events, such as earthquakes, better than people.

What did Kiyoshi Shimamura look at during his investigation?

Do you think animals can predict the weather or other natural events? Farmers living in the countryside think so. For hundreds of years, they have observed animals and noticed many things about the way animals act. For example, some farmers believe that if they see swans flying into the wind, a hurricane is coming. Or, when cows lie down, a rainstorm is coming. There are many traditional stories connecting animals and natural events. Some scientists are taking another look at animals to see if there is any truth behind these stories and beliefs. They have found some surprising things.

Kiyoshi Shimamura is a Japanese earthquake researcher. He noticed an increase in dog bites a short time before earthquakes hit. Then, he did an investigation of twelve public health centers in Kobe, Japan. These health centers treated people after a big earthquake. Shimamura noticed that the month before the big earthquake, treatment for animal bites had increased. In fact, aggressive behavior in dogs, such as biting and barking loudly, jumped 60 percent!

Other animals change their behavior before an earthquake as well. For example, fish in ponds or lakes begin swimming together in large groups only in the middle of the water and not near the edges. Also, birds may fly away from their nests for many days, leaving their eggs unprotected. These behaviors suggest that animals may be able to predict natural events, such as earthquakes, better than people.

Why do you think Japanese researchers are so interested in studying earthquakes?

Do you think animals can predict the weather or other natural events? Farmers living in the countryside think so. For hundreds of years, they have observed animals and noticed many things about the way animals act. For example, some farmers believe that if they see swans flying into the wind, a hurricane is coming. Or, when cows lie down, a rainstorm is coming. There are many traditional stories connecting animals and natural events. Some scientists are taking another look at animals to see if there is any truth behind these stories and beliefs. They have found some surprising things.

Kiyoshi Shimamura is a Japanese earthquake researcher. He noticed an increase in dog bites a short time before earthquakes hit. Then, he did an investigation of twelve public health centers in Kobe, Japan. These health centers treated people after a big earthquake. Shimamura noticed that the month before the big earthquake, treatment for animal bites had increased. In fact, aggressive behavior in dogs, such as biting and barking loudly, jumped 60 percent!

Other animals change their behavior before an earthquake as well. For example, fish in ponds or lakes begin swimming together in large groups only in the middle of the water and not near the edges. Also, birds may fly away from their nests for many days, leaving their eggs unprotected. These behaviors suggest that animals may be able to predict natural events, such as earthquakes, better than people.

The word “they” refers to _______

Electricity was first found in nature. But since then, people have found ways to make electricity for themselves, bringing many dramatic changes to our lives. So how is electricity made? Most of the electricity we use every day is produced by generators in power plants. A generator is a machine with magnets inside it. The magnets spin around a wire. The spinning of the magnets is what creates electricity. Below are some of the methods used to operate generators.

Steam

• Fossil fuels can be burned to create steam, which is then used to operate generators. This is the most common method of operating generators. Unfortunately, burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon into the air, so it pollutes our environment.

• Using nuclear power is another way to create steam. Nuclear reactions create lots of heat, which is then used to make steam. Nuclear power has the disadvantage of producing radioactive waste, but many countries use it to replace fossil fuels.

Water

When water ­ flows through dams, it produces energy that operates generators. This is a renewable and relatively clean method of producing electricity. However, building dams can have harmful effects on plants and animals that live in the water.

Wind

Wind causes windmills to turn, which can also power generators. Wind power causes fewer problems than other methods of creating electricity, but it is not reliable because the wind does not blow all the time. Not all electricity is made by generators, though. There are many alternative methods to make electricity. For example, we can use sunlight. Solar energy is created when the sun’s energy is changed into electricity. What else can be used to make electricity?

What is the main idea of this passage?

Electricity was first found in nature. But since then, people have found ways to make electricity for themselves, bringing many dramatic changes to our lives. So how is electricity made? Most of the electricity we use every day is produced by generators in power plants. A generator is a machine with magnets inside it. The magnets spin around a wire. The spinning of the magnets is what creates electricity. Below are some of the methods used to operate generators.

Steam

• Fossil fuels can be burned to create steam, which is then used to operate generators. This is the most common method of operating generators. Unfortunately, burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon into the air, so it pollutes our environment.

• Using nuclear power is another way to create steam. Nuclear reactions create lots of heat, which is then used to make steam. Nuclear power has the disadvantage of producing radioactive waste, but many countries use it to replace fossil fuels.

Water

When water ­ flows through dams, it produces energy that operates generators. This is a renewable and relatively clean method of producing electricity. However, building dams can have harmful effects on plants and animals that live in the water.

Wind

Wind causes windmills to turn, which can also power generators. Wind power causes fewer problems than other methods of creating electricity, but it is not reliable because the wind does not blow all the time. Not all electricity is made by generators, though. There are many alternative methods to make electricity. For example, we can use sunlight. Solar energy is created when the sun’s energy is changed into electricity. What else can be used to make electricity?

Which is an alternative to producing electricity with generators?

Electricity was first found in nature. But since then, people have found ways to make electricity for themselves, bringing many dramatic changes to our lives. So how is electricity made? Most of the electricity we use every day is produced by generators in power plants. A generator is a machine with magnets inside it. The magnets spin around a wire. The spinning of the magnets is what creates electricity. Below are some of the methods used to operate generators.

Steam

• Fossil fuels can be burned to create steam, which is then used to operate generators. This is the most common method of operating generators. Unfortunately, burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon into the air, so it pollutes our environment.

• Using nuclear power is another way to create steam. Nuclear reactions create lots of heat, which is then used to make steam. Nuclear power has the disadvantage of producing radioactive waste, but many countries use it to replace fossil fuels.

Water

When water ­ flows through dams, it produces energy that operates generators. This is a renewable and relatively clean method of producing electricity. However, building dams can have harmful effects on plants and animals that live in the water.

Wind

Wind causes windmills to turn, which can also power generators. Wind power causes fewer problems than other methods of creating electricity, but it is not reliable because the wind does not blow all the time. Not all electricity is made by generators, though. There are many alternative methods to make electricity. For example, we can use sunlight. Solar energy is created when the sun’s energy is changed into electricity. What else can be used to make electricity?

Which is NOT true about nuclear power?

Electricity was first found in nature. But since then, people have found ways to make electricity for themselves, bringing many dramatic changes to our lives. So how is electricity made? Most of the electricity we use every day is produced by generators in power plants. A generator is a machine with magnets inside it. The magnets spin around a wire. The spinning of the magnets is what creates electricity. Below are some of the methods used to operate generators.

Steam

• Fossil fuels can be burned to create steam, which is then used to operate generators. This is the most common method of operating generators. Unfortunately, burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon into the air, so it pollutes our environment.

• Using nuclear power is another way to create steam. Nuclear reactions create lots of heat, which is then used to make steam. Nuclear power has the disadvantage of producing radioactive waste, but many countries use it to replace fossil fuels.

Water

When water ­ flows through dams, it produces energy that operates generators. This is a renewable and relatively clean method of producing electricity. However, building dams can have harmful effects on plants and animals that live in the water.

Wind

Wind causes windmills to turn, which can also power generators. Wind power causes fewer problems than other methods of creating electricity, but it is not reliable because the wind does not blow all the time. Not all electricity is made by generators, though. There are many alternative methods to make electricity. For example, we can use sunlight. Solar energy is created when the sun’s energy is changed into electricity. What else can be used to make electricity?

What can be inferred about building dams?

Electricity was first found in nature. But since then, people have found ways to make electricity for themselves, bringing many dramatic changes to our lives. So how is electricity made? Most of the electricity we use every day is produced by generators in power plants. A generator is a machine with magnets inside it. The magnets spin around a wire. The spinning of the magnets is what creates electricity. Below are some of the methods used to operate generators.

Steam

• Fossil fuels can be burned to create steam, which is then used to operate generators. This is the most common method of operating generators. Unfortunately, burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon into the air, so it pollutes our environment.

• Using nuclear power is another way to create steam. Nuclear reactions create lots of heat, which is then used to make steam. Nuclear power has the disadvantage of producing radioactive waste, but many countries use it to replace fossil fuels.

Water

When water ­ flows through dams, it produces energy that operates generators. This is a renewable and relatively clean method of producing electricity. However, building dams can have harmful effects on plants and animals that live in the water.

Wind

Wind causes windmills to turn, which can also power generators. Wind power causes fewer problems than other methods of creating electricity, but it is not reliable because the wind does not blow all the time. Not all electricity is made by generators, though. There are many alternative methods to make electricity. For example, we can use sunlight. Solar energy is created when the sun’s energy is changed into electricity. What else can be used to make electricity?

Which can replace the word “releases”?

1.      Natural resources provide the raw material are needed to produce finished goods.

1.      They work in a hospital sponsoring by the government.

1.      It was at this shop where I bought a T-shirt three days ago.

1.      It was on New Year's Eve when Mary broke up with her boyfriend.

1.      The person sits next to me is someone I have never met.

1.      I gave my address to a man I met him on the train last Sunday.

The streets led to the city center on Christmas Eve were packed with people.

1.      I invited 20 people to my party, some of them are my former classmates.