Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: childhood, biography, marriage, biological. Which option differs?

Choose the word that has the primary stress placed differently from the others: relieved, confused, ashamed, anxious. Which option has different stress?

Choose the word that has the primary stress placed differently from the others: explorer, waterfall, volcano, disaster. Which option has different stress?

Choose the correct preposition: There is no reason to be anxious ________ the result.

Choose the correct noun to complete the collocation: He gave us a thrilling ________ of his experiences on the battlefield.

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Children's lives are in ________ every time they cross this river to get to school.

Choose the most appropriate response to the remark: “What did the meeting discuss? I didn’t attend it because of traffic jam.” — “______________”

Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence: ________ your homework on the bus while you ________ to school?

Arrange the sentences to form a coherent paragraph about world festivals. Which order is best? Sentences: a. Finally, these festivals inspire creativity and innovation as they observe various artistic expressions and performances. b. Firstly, they broaden their horizons by exposing them to diverse cultures, traditions, and languages. c. Overall, participating in world festivals enriches the lives of Vietnamese teenagers, fostering global awareness and understanding in an increasingly interconnected world. d. World festivals have significant impacts on Vietnamese young teenagers. e. Teenagers learn to appreciate and respect different ways of life. f. Secondly, festivals cultivate a sense of curiosity and openness towards the world beyond their immediate surroundings.

Arrange the sentences to form a coherent application letter for a part-time receptionist. Which order is best? Sentences: a. With my strong communication skills and friendly manners, I am confident in my ability to greet visitors warmly and handle inquiries efficiently. b. I am organised, reliable, and eager to contribute to your team. c. Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to apply for the part-time receptionist position advertised. d. Thank you for considering my application. e. My previous experience in customer service has equipped me with the necessary skills to excel in this role. f. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to your organisation. Yours faithfully.

Identify the best explanation for the stress difference in the set: explorer, waterfall, volcano, disaster. Why is the correct choice stressed differently?

In the announcement "An Unforgettable Night!", choose the correct preposition to complete the phrase: "Sing along (12) ______ her top hits."

In the concert announcement, select the correct article for the phrase "Create (13) ______ lasting memories with friends."

In the concert announcement, pick the best verb to complete: "(14) ______ your tickets now for an evening filled with joy and music."

In the Drawing Competition Announcement, choose the word that correctly completes: "Bring your (15) ______ to life!"

In the Drawing Competition Announcement, select the preposition that fits: "Express urban challenges and solutions (16) ______ drawings."

In the Drawing Competition Announcement, identify the correct noun to complete: "Prizes for top (17) ______!"

In the gap year passage, choose the option that best completes: "A gap year is a year before going to college or university and after (18) ______ taking a year off before going into graduate school…"

In the gap year passage, select the phrase that correctly completes: "(19) ______, students may engage in advanced academic courses…"

In the gap year passage, pick the connector that best fits: "(20) ______ language studies, learning a trade, art studies…"

In the gap year passage, identify the verb form that best completes: "Gap years are sometimes considered a way for students to become independent and (21) ______ prior to engaging in university life."

In the gap year passage, choose the relative clause that correctly completes: "In New Zealand, (22) ______."

In the gap year passage, select the pronoun that correctly completes: "short-term in service industry jobs to fund (23) ______."

According to the chores passage, pick the best word to complete: "According to a(n) (24) ______ in the Wall Street Journal, decades of (25) ______ show the benefits of chores…"

In the chores passage, choose the conjunction/adverb that best fits: "She (26) ______ found that young adults who began chores at ages 3 and 4 were more likely…"

In the chores passage, select the correct preposition: "to have good relationships (27) ______ family and friends…"

In the chores passage, choose the correct relative pronoun: "compared with those (28) ______ didn’t have chores or who started them as teens."

In the Malaysia urbanisation passage, which year range is used to illustrate the change from 66 per cent to 74 per cent in urban population?

In the Australia urbanisation passage, what policy contributed to settlement in coastal urban areas?

Passage 1 discusses urbanisation trends in Malaysia and Australia. What does the passage mainly focus on?

In paragraph 1, the word "rose" has the opposite meaning to which option?

According to paragraph 1, which statement best describes Malaysia?

In paragraph 2, the pronoun "its" most likely refers to which option?

Which of the following is NOT true according to paragraph 2?

Which title best captures the main idea of the passage about being lost at sea?

In paragraph 1 of the sea passage, the word "despair" most nearly means which option?

What is the primary purpose of paragraph 2 in the sea passage?

According to paragraph 3 of the sea passage, some people might not be able to do which of the following?

In paragraph 3, the word "succumbed" is closest in meaning to which option?

Which statement is NOT true according to the sea passage?

Which of the following can be inferred from the sea passage?

Choose the correct word to complete the announcement: "Sing along (12) ______ her top hits."

In the sentence "Create (13) ______ lasting memories with friends," which article correctly completes the blank?

Select the best verb to complete: "(14) ______ your tickets now for an evening filled with joy and music."

In the Drawing Competition announcement, choose the correct word to complete: "Bring your (15) ______ to life!"

Select the correct preposition to complete: "Express urban challenges and solutions (16) ______ drawings."

Choose the correct noun to complete: "Prizes for top (17) ______!"

Which option best describes the event advertised with the line "Don't miss Taylor Swift's 2024 concert!"

According to the concert announcement, where will the event take place?

What is the stated date for the concert?

Which line from the concert announcement encourages immediate action to secure attendance?

In the Drawing Competition announcement, what is the theme?

Who can participate in the drawing competition?

By when should participants register for the drawing competition?

Which phrase from the concert announcement suggests a lively audience experience?

Which sentence best matches the purpose of the drawing competition announcement?

Identify the grammatical function of "to" in "Sing along to her top hits."

Which option best completes the collocation: "express ... (16) drawings" as used in the announcement?

In the professional or career world, a gap year is a year before going to college or university and after ________ taking a year off before going into graduate school after completing a bachelor as an undergraduate. Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

Students may engage in advanced academic courses, extra-academic courses and non-academic courses, ________ language studies, learning a trade, art studies, volunteer work, travel, internships, sports and more. Which option correctly completes the sentence?

Gap years are sometimes considered a way for students to become independent and ________ prior to engaging in university life. Select the most appropriate phrase.

Australians and New Zealanders have a tradition of travelling overseas independently at a young age. In New Zealand, ________ (Overseas Experience). Choose the correct phrasing.

Sometimes, an OE is limited to one year, but often Australians and New Zealanders will remain overseas for three to five years, with many working short-term in service industry jobs to fund ________. Select the correct completion.

Choose the best transition to begin the sentence: ________, students may engage in advanced academic courses, extra-academic courses and non-academic courses.

According to a(n) ________ in the Wall Street Journal, decades of ________ show the benefits of chores — academically, emotionally and even professionally. Pick the correct pair.

Giving children household chores at an early age helps to build a lasting sense of mastery, responsibility and self-reliance, according to research by Marty Rossmann, professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. In 2002, Dr. Rossmann analysed data from a longitudinal study ________ followed 84 children across four periods in their lives. Which relative pronoun best fits?

Dr. Rossmann found that young adults who began chores at ages 3 and 4 were more likely to have good relationships ________ family and friends. Choose the best preposition.

Select the best connector: She ________ found that young adults who began chores at ages 3 and 4 were more likely to have good relationships.

Which statement most accurately captures the purpose of a gap year as described: It is considered a way for students to become independent and learn a great deal of responsibility prior to university life. Which option reflects this idea?

Read the passage about urbanisation in Malaysia and Australia. Which statement best captures the main focus of the passage?

In the passage, the word "rose" is used to describe Malaysia’s urban population. Which word is the opposite in meaning?

According to the passage, which is true about Malaysia’s urbanisation status today?

In the sentence "This was also due to the country's immigration policy, which encouraged people to settle in its coastal, urban areas," what does the word "its" refer to?

Which of the following is NOT true according to the paragraph about Australia?

What is the best title for the passage about being lost at sea?

In the context of the lost-at-sea passage, the word "despair" most likely means:

What is the primary purpose of the second paragraph of the lost-at-sea passage?

According to the passage, some people might not ______ when lost at sea.

The word "succumbed" in the passage is closest in meaning to:

Which statement is NOT true according to the lost-at-sea passage?

Which inference can be drawn from the lost-at-sea passage?

Choose the word with the correct primary stress pattern to complete: The noun meaning a written account of someone's life is _______.

Select the correct article usage to complete: Mark Zuckerberg is _______ famous entrepreneur.

Choose the correct preposition to complete: The students asked about his advice ______ young people.

Fill in the blank: Announcement of Mark Zuckerberg's visit — I am excited to announce that Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Facebook, (8) ______ our school last week.

Fill in the blank: Mr. Zuckerberg arrived at our school on Wednesday morning. While he (9) ______ a talk in the auditorium, students were preparing for his visit in their classrooms.

Fill in the blank: After his talk, Mr. Zuckerberg answered questions from students. They asked about his (10) ________, his experiences, and his advice for young people.

From a young age, she was determined to ______ her youth and whole life to the preservation of endangered species.

The company's sales have doubled since the introduction of new ______ technology.

After receiving a diamond ring from her husband, Annie feels like she is ______ girl in the world.

Being self-reliant is what many young people ______.

She has recently bought a new car, ______?

She ______ when the alarm ______ off this morning.

Reading passage: A young man called James Barry finished his studies in medicine at Edinburgh University. After graduating he moved to London where he studied surgery at Guy's Hospital. After that the popular young doctor joined the army and over the next forty years had a brilliant career as an army medical officer, working in many far-off countries and fighting successfully for improved conditions in hospitals. It was a remarkable career - made even more remarkable by the discovery upon his death that he was in fact a she, James Barry was a woman. No one was more surprised at this discovery than her many friends and colleagues. It was true that throughout her life people had remarked upon her small size, slight build and smooth pale face. One officer had even objected to her appointment as a medical assistant because he could not believe that Barry was old enough to have graduated in medicine. But no one had ever seriously suggested that Barry was anything other than a man. By all accounts Barry was a pleasant and good-humored person with high cheekbones, reddish hair, a long nose and large eyes. She was well-liked by her patients and had a reputation for great speed in surgery - an important quality at a time when operations were performed without an aesthetic. She was also quick tempered. When she was working in army hospitals and prisons overseas, the terrible conditions often made her very angry. She fought hard against injustice and cruelty and her temper sometimes got her into trouble with the authority. After a long career overseas, she returned to London where she died in 1865. While the undertaker’s assistant was preparing her body for burial, she discovered that James Barry was a woman. Why did James Barry deceive people for so long? At that time a woman could not study medicine, work as a doctor or join the army. Perhaps Barry had always wanted to do these things and pretending to be a man was the only way to make it possible. Perhaps she was going to tell the truth one day, but didn’t because she was enjoying her life as a man too much. Whatever the reason, Barry’s deception was successful. By the time it was discovered that she had been the first woman in Britain to qualify as a doctor, it was too late for the authorities to do anything about it.

According to the passage, what was remarkable about James Barry's career?

Which detail best explains why Barry had a reputation for great speed in surgery?

Why might Barry have pretended to be a man, according to the passage?

Which statement is supported by the passage?

Which phrase best completes the idea: Cultural exchange programs have many benefits for individuals, communities, and the world. These programs aim (24) ________ for participants.

Choose the best completion: Working in a new cultural environment helps develop soft skills. (25) ________ a valuable learning opportunity that participants can use long after the program ends.

Select the correct phrase: Future employers often view international experience positively, giving individuals (26) ________.

Choose the best wording: Cultural exchange programs offer a unique way to travel, distinct from typical tourist experiences. These programs provide a deeper understanding of other countries and cultures, allowing participants to live like locals. Experiencing community-based travel, with its hidden gems and delicious homemade meals, (28) ________ how they engage with different cultures.

Which sentence order forms a coherent paragraph about cross-cultural learning? a. Cross-cultural learning has three main benefits. b. Secondly, it allows us to learn new ways of thinking and problem-solving by exchanging ideas with others. c. Finally, it encourages us to appreciate diversity and work together with people from various cultures. d. Firstly, it helps understand and respect different backgrounds, making us more open-minded. e. So it is important to learn about different cultures around the world.

Which arrangement creates a meaningful paragraph about culture shock stages? a. The first stage is commonly referred to as the honeymoon phase. b. Then people experience frustration stage as the excitement of being in a new environment disappears. c. People who experience culture shock may go through four phases. d. During the acceptance stage – the final one, people are better able to experience and enjoy their new home. e. The third stage is the adaptation stage when people feel more at home in their new surroundings.

In the passage about adventure holidays, today’s traveller is increasingly likely to be (31) ________ with simply lying on a beach all day.

Which word best fits: One might involve travel to an isolated or unexplored area, for example, or one which offers activities (32) ________ provide an adrenaline rush.

Choose the correct quantifier: Trekking, expeditions, safaris, conservation work, cultural exchanges, deep sea diving; all these are just a few of the types of adventure holidays that are (34) ________ on.

Select the best connector: The different types of adventure holiday are limited only by the imagination. (35) ________, if you are the type of traveller who loves new experiences, why not consider an adventure trip?

According to the sea level passage, storm surges have become more ________, pushing farther inland than they once did.

Which statement is supported by the passage on sea levels?

Read the passage about global sea level rise and answer: Which choice best states the main idea of the passage?

In the sea level passage, the word "deadly" in paragraph 2 most nearly means:

In the sea level passage, the word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to:

Which statement is TRUE according to the sea level passage?

According to the sea level passage, where is the text most likely to be extracted from?

Read the passage about Japanese Girls’ Day (Hinamatsuri). Which statement best explains the cultural significance of the dolls used in the festival?

In the Hinamatsuri passage, which practice is commonly associated with the festival?

Which cause of global sea level rise is emphasized in the passage?

Which impact of sea level rise is highlighted in the passage?

According to the sea level passage, which global pattern about large cities is reported by the U.N. Atlas of the Oceans?

In the Hinamatsuri passage, why are displays typically taken down promptly after the festival?

Considering both passages, which inference is most reasonable?

Choose the sentence order that forms a coherent email about a cultural shock experienced in the UK. a. Take care, b. It was really surprising to me because in our country, the waiter usually brings the bill to the table, and you can pay there. c. I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to share with you a cultural shock I had in the UK recently. d. Dear Minh, e. It was a small thing, but it made me realize that even simple things can be different in other cultures. f. When I asked for the bill in the restaurants, the waiter told me that I had to pay at the counter. Options: A. d-f-c-b-e-a B. a-f-c-b-e-d C. d-e-f-c-b-a D. d-c-f-b-e-a

Select the best arrangement to create a logical paragraph about volunteering. a. Firstly, by doing voluntary work people can contribute their enthusiasm and energy to society, which also results in spending free time more usefully. b. Last but not least, voluntary work connects different people as it provides a chance for volunteers to meet up and establish new relationships. c. Secondly, when doing voluntary tasks, volunteers can receive some significant skills. d. Volunteering is important for numerous reasons that benefit both the community and the volunteers themselves. e. To sum up, volunteers can not only give but also receive many useful experiences from voluntary activities. f. They may learn how to socialize with others, learn how to cooperate in a diverse team, or deal with problems in a logic way. Options: A. d-f-e-c-a-b B. d-a-c-f-b-e C. d-a-b-c-f-e D. d-a-c-e-b-f

Fill the blank with the most appropriate option: Many people spend more time connecting with family, friends and (18) ______. Options: A. from relatives on the internet than in real life B. relatives on the internet than in real life C. relatives than on the internet in real life D. relatives than in real life on the internet

Which word or phrase best completes: You will probably see most people are communicating with their phones and laptops instead of talking to the person next to them (19) ______. Options: A. nowadays B. however C. therefore D. even though

Choose the word to complete: The internet has also (20) ______ together in a way that was impossible before, such as working from home and working with people from other countries. Options: A. brought people B. brought peoples C. brought person D. bringing people

Select the best option: (21) ______. By connecting their computer to the internet, people can access the same resources wherever they are in the world. Options: A. It limits collaboration between distant teams B. It makes global cooperation possible C. It prevents working remotely D. It reduces access to information

Choose the correct completion: Today, people from all over the global can work together closely without ever meeting face-to-face, sharing views more easily and (22) ______. Options: A. quickly B. strict C. hardly D. rarely

Select the best option to complete: Although the internet is quite a new invention, it now plays an important role in (23) ______. Without it, things would be very different. Options: A. modern life B. the stone age C. ancient history D. past centuries

Identify the primary stress pattern: Choose the word with stress on the first syllable. Options: A. announce B. connect C. internet D. establish

Pronunciation focus: Which word contains the vowel sound /aʊ/? Options: A. account B. announce C. connect D. willing

Grammar application: Select the sentence that correctly uses a relative clause. Options: A. The internet that changed our lives is important. B. The internet, which has changed our lives, is important. C. The internet which has changed our lives are important. D. The internet has changed our lives, it important.

Vocabulary in announcements: Choose the best phrase used in public notices. Options: A. Take care B. Last but not least C. Dear Minh D. Important notice

Sentence cohesion: Which transition best fits after an example to continue explaining effects? Options: A. For example, however, communication is slower. B. For example, therefore, communication is slower. C. For example, as a result, communication is faster. D. For example, even though communication is faster.

Word stress identification: Which word has primary stress on the second syllable? Options: A. laptop B. connect C. family D. volunteer

Strategic thinking: Which sentence best explains why paying at the counter in UK restaurants could be a cultural shock for someone whose country has table-side billing? Options: A. It requires more walking, which is inconvenient. B. It differs from the expected billing process, highlighting cross-cultural norms. C. It costs more money than table-side billing. D. It means the waiter is impolite.

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Most people would answer that news is real but entertainment is fiction. _______, if we think more carefully about the news, it becomes clear that the news is not always real.

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: The creation of news stories is subject to specific _______, much like the creation of works of fiction.

Choose the correct relative pronoun: Newspapers, radio, and TV stations are businesses, all of ________ are rivals for audiences and advertising revenue.

Choose the best word: The average TV station spends on news broadcasts has grown steadily because news is ______ cheap to produce, yet sells plenty of advertising.

Choose the verb that best completes the sentence: Profit motive drives news organizations to ______ more attention to stories likely to generate a large audience.

Which statement best captures a key characteristic of news as described?

In the context of media, which concept explains why some broadcasts become advertisements themselves?

Select the best transition that preserves the meaning: News networks may replay a single event many times; _______, this can overshadow stories that are important but less exciting.

What is implied about entertainment compared to news in the passage?

Choose the best synonym for the passage’s use of the word “constraints.”

Which grammatical choice correctly completes: Profit motives lead organizations to focus on stories that may be popular but ______.

Which of the following best distinguishes news from entertainment according to the passage?