Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

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

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

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

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

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

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: I am ______ in community development activities.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: There are ______ volunteering opportunities in our community.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Last year, I was ______ at maths. I couldn't even do simple addition in my head.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Luckily, I got some ______ advice on how to make a presentation on ‘For a better community’ from my class teacher.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: He spent his childhood in ______ parts of Italy.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: They were so ______ about joining the local volunteer group that they couldn’t sleep last night.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Volunteers become well ______ of the problems facing the world.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Most of the students in that special school are making good progress, but Michael is a ______ case.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: A lot of generous businessmen have ______ valuable contributions to helping needy people.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: It is ______ that all the students in class 10A choose to do a project on ‘Helping the needy’.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: We ______ old clothes and books to poor children.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: We arrived at the hotel quite early, ______ in and had lunch.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: He is very ______. He is always willing to give a lot of money to charity.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: If you can do something to help others, you will find your life ______.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: The school is difficult to get to because it is located in a ______ area.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: If you don't have time to volunteer, you can ______ money and food.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: These ______ children encounter many problems and really need our help.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: This clean water project will ______ the people in the village.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Our club needs more ______ to clean up the park at the weekend.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: We need to be ______ when we record the donations.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: While the teacher was explaining to the whole class, she ______ carefully.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: While I ______ for him to call up, he ______ a good time in the bar.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: All the kids ______ their homework when the volunteer team ______.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: While Lauda ______ round a corner, he suddenly ______ control of his Ferrari.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: When I ______ my best friend, she ______ as a voluntary teacher in Dream Homeless Shelter.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: We ______ in silence when he suddenly ______ me to help him.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Where ______ you ______ when I ______ you on the bus last night?

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: When you ______ yesterday, I ______ in the garden, so I didn’t hear the phone.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: I was revising for my civics class when my dad ______ me about the volunteer job.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Last Sunday, our volunteer team ____ a lot of food packages to homeless people in the flood-hit region.

Read the following advertisement/announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits the numbered blank: ADVERTISEMENT 1 – Make your next event memorable. Are you looking for a caterer for your special occasion? No need to search any longer! Eleanor's Catering can help with any type of (1) ______ occasion, from small, personal parties to huge, formal celebrations. Eleanor's provides high-quality, delectable meals (2) ______ any occasion. Our full-service catering service includes beverages as well as table, linen, dish, and utensil rentals. Our personnel will do all possible to ensure the success of your special event, including delivering everything you need, setting it up, and removing it afterwards. To receive a cost estimate, please fill out (3) ______ Catering Request Form on www.eleanorscatering.com. Menu items can be tasted upon request. Choose the best option for blank (1).

Read the following advertisement/announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits the numbered blank: ADVERTISEMENT 1 – Make your next event memorable. Are you looking for a caterer for your special occasion? No need to search any longer! Eleanor's Catering can help with any type of (1) ______ occasion, from small, personal parties to huge, formal celebrations. Eleanor's provides high-quality, delectable meals (2) ______ any occasion. Our full-service catering service includes beverages as well as table, linen, dish, and utensil rentals. Our personnel will do all possible to ensure the success of your special event, including delivering everything you need, setting it up, and removing it afterwards. To receive a cost estimate, please fill out (3) ______ Catering Request Form on www.eleanorscatering.com. Menu items can be tasted upon request. Choose the best option for blank (2).

Read the following advertisement/announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits the numbered blank: ADVERTISEMENT 1 – Make your next event memorable. Are you looking for a caterer for your special occasion? No need to search any longer! Eleanor's Catering can help with any type of (1) ______ occasion, from small, personal parties to huge, formal celebrations. Eleanor's provides high-quality, delectable meals (2) ______ any occasion. Our full-service catering service includes beverages as well as table, linen, dish, and utensil rentals. Our personnel will do all possible to ensure the success of your special event, including delivering everything you need, setting it up, and removing it afterwards. To receive a cost estimate, please fill out (3) ______ Catering Request Form on www.eleanorscatering.com. Menu items can be tasted upon request. Choose the best option for blank (3).

Read the following advertisement/announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits the numbered blank: ADVERTISEMENT 2. Are you looking for casual work? We need someone to look (1) ______ a two-year-old youngster every morning from Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate should be responsible, (2) ______, experienced with small children, and ideally female. To apply, phone Ms Lam at 0989364731 for (3) ______ further information on the position. Choose the best option for blank (1).

Read the following advertisement/announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits the numbered blank: ADVERTISEMENT 2. Are you looking for casual work? We need someone to look (1) ______ a two-year-old youngster every morning from Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate should be responsible, (2) ______, experienced with small children, and ideally female. To apply, phone Ms Lam at 0989364731 for (3) ______ further information on the position. Choose the best option for blank (2).

Read the following advertisement/announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits the numbered blank: ADVERTISEMENT 2. Are you looking for casual work? We need someone to look (1) ______ a two-year-old youngster every morning from Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate should be responsible, (2) ______, experienced with small children, and ideally female. To apply, phone Ms Lam at 0989364731 for (3) ______ further information on the position. Choose the best option for blank (3).

Read the job advertisement text and choose the correct article for blank (1). "Birmingham, England. Having a bachelor's degree in business is ideal, prior experience is beneficial but not required. If you are (2) ________ and willing to learn more, we would like to hear you! Please submit your application to banking@jobs.com or mail it to 55 John Street. Don't pass (3) ______ this opportunity to start your career in banking. Apply today!" Blank (1):

Read the job advertisement text and choose the best word to complete blank (2). "Birmingham, England. Having a bachelor's degree in business is ideal, prior experience is beneficial but not required. If you are (2) ________ and willing to learn more, we would like to hear you! Please submit your application to banking@jobs.com or mail it to 55 John Street. Don't pass (3) ______ this opportunity to start your career in banking. Apply today!"

Read the job advertisement text and choose the correct preposition for blank (3). "Birmingham, England. Having a bachelor's degree in business is ideal, prior experience is beneficial but not required. If you are (2) ________ and willing to learn more, we would like to hear you! Please submit your application to banking@jobs.com or mail it to 55 John Street. Don't pass (3) ______ this opportunity to start your career in banking. Apply today!"

Announcement 1: Choose the best word to complete blank (1). "To all staff members, We are very excited about Alex's promotion from secretary to chief secretary. Alex (1) ______ us from Amterna, Brown and has been with us for ten years. Over the past seven years, she (2) ______ a variety of positions and worked honestly and with great dedication. We are confident that she will do admirably given her previous experience with us. As chief secretary, Alex will oversee numerous divisions and be in charge of various HR responsibilities. The corporation decided to congratulate her with a success party (3) ______ wish her a bright future for her success. So please join us for this festivity."

Announcement 1: Choose the best form to complete blank (2). "To all staff members, We are very excited about Alex's promotion from secretary to chief secretary. Alex (1) ______ us from Amterna, Brown and has been with us for ten years. Over the past seven years, she (2) ______ a variety of positions and worked honestly and with great dedication. We are confident that she will do admirably given her previous experience with us. As chief secretary, Alex will oversee numerous divisions and be in charge of various HR responsibilities. The corporation decided to congratulate her with a success party (3) ______ wish her a bright future for her success. So please join us for this festivity."

Announcement 1: Choose the best conjunction to complete blank (3). "To all staff members, We are very excited about Alex's promotion from secretary to chief secretary. Alex (1) ______ us from Amterna, Brown and has been with us for ten years. Over the past seven years, she (2) ______ a variety of positions and worked honestly and with great dedication. We are confident that she will do admirably given her previous experience with us. As chief secretary, Alex will oversee numerous divisions and be in charge of various HR responsibilities. The corporation decided to congratulate her with a success party (3) ______ wish her a bright future for her success. So please join us for this festivity."

Announcement 2: Choose the correct form to complete blank (1). "We are delighted to announce the start of the annual employee benefits enrollment period. This is a crucial chance for you to assess and make decisions about your employee benefits for the following year. To make the benefits decision process easier, we (1) ______ extensive information on each benefit option available, such as medical insurance, dental coverage, vision care, retirement plans, and more. Please carefully (2) ______ the accompanying materials, as they include critical information concerning coverage, prices, (3) ______ enrollment dates."

Announcement 2: Choose the best word to complete blank (2). "We are delighted to announce the start of the annual employee benefits enrollment period. This is a crucial chance for you to assess and make decisions about your employee benefits for the following year. To make the benefits decision process easier, we (1) ______ extensive information on each benefit option available, such as medical insurance, dental coverage, vision care, retirement plans, and more. Please carefully (2) ______ the accompanying materials, as they include critical information concerning coverage, prices, (3) ______ enrollment dates."

Announcement 2: Choose the best conjunction to complete blank (3). "We are delighted to announce the start of the annual employee benefits enrollment period. This is a crucial chance for you to assess and make decisions about your employee benefits for the following year. To make the benefits decision process easier, we (1) ______ extensive information on each benefit option available, such as medical insurance, dental coverage, vision care, retirement plans, and more. Please carefully (2) ______ the accompanying materials, as they include critical information concerning coverage, prices, (3) ______ enrollment dates."

Announcement 3: Choose the best form to complete blank (1). "Airway Telephone System: Reader's Review "This is one of the greatest cordless phones we've tested. The device also (1) ______ a battery backup to keep it operational during power outages, so you never have to (2) ______ about losing communication with the outside world in an emergency. Our favourite aspect is the provided answering machine. The Supertech phone was the only wireless phone we tested with this capability. The answering machine has remote message extraction and a time/day marker for receiving messages. The system comes with a wall mount, but (3) ______ you want to hang your phone on the wall, we recommend looking into other versions."

Announcement 3: Choose the best word to complete blank (2). "Airway Telephone System: Reader's Review "This is one of the greatest cordless phones we've tested. The device also (1) ______ a battery backup to keep it operational during power outages, so you never have to (2) ______ about losing communication with the outside world in an emergency. Our favourite aspect is the provided answering machine. The Supertech phone was the only wireless phone we tested with this capability. The answering machine has remote message extraction and a time/day marker for receiving messages. The system comes with a wall mount, but (3) ______ you want to hang your phone on the wall, we recommend looking into other versions."

Announcement 3: Choose the best conjunction to complete blank (3). "Airway Telephone System: Reader's Review "This is one of the greatest cordless phones we've tested. The device also (1) ______ a battery backup to keep it operational during power outages, so you never have to (2) ______ about losing communication with the outside world in an emergency. Our favourite aspect is the provided answering machine. The Supertech phone was the only wireless phone we tested with this capability. The answering machine has remote message extraction and a time/day marker for receiving messages. The system comes with a wall mount, but (3) ______ you want to hang your phone on the wall, we recommend looking into other versions."

Arrangement: Choose the best order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph about the benefits of volunteering. Sentences: - a. Also, volunteering makes students aware of the needs around them. - b. Finally, doing volunteer work helps students feel good about supporting others. - c. It is thought that high school students benefit from doing voluntary work in many ways. - d. Additionally, students develop such important skills as teamwork and communication. - e. It should be true. Firstly, students who do voluntary work gain valuable real-world experience.

Conversation 1: Choose the best order of the lines to form a coherent conversation. Lines: - a. Ah, I see. How did you become a volunteer there? - b. Just by chance. Last summer, while I was visiting the centre, I saw an advertisement for volunteers. I applied and my application was successful. - c. Hi, Tam. I went to your house at 9 am, but you weren't there. - d. I also want to be a volunteer. I find community work very interesting. - e. Oh, when you came, I was working as a volunteer at our local centre for community development.

Conversation 2 a. Thanks so much. I'm so excited about volunteering at the centre. b. I'll email you the form. You just fill it in and send it in. c. No problem. Good luck. Hope your application is successful and you enjoy the work. d. Oh, there are endless opportunities for getting involved. For example, you can join a local environmental group to clean up the park once a week or volunteer at an orphanage. e. Sounds good. How can I apply? f. What are the regular activities organised by the centre? A. c-e-a-b-d-f B. e-d-c-a-b-f C. f-d-e-b-a-c D. b-a-e-d-c-f

Conversation 3 a. I went to Sweden and stayed in an ice hotel. b. How was your winter vacation, Jenny? c. Wow! That sounds fun! So was everything made of ice? d. It was OK. I just stayed home and read books. How about you, Joe? Did you do e. How can you sleep on a bed made of ice? It must be freezing cold at night. f. Yes! The walls, beds, and even cups were made of ice. A. a-d-c-b-f-e B. e-d-f-a-c-b C. b-a-c-f-e-d D. b-d-a-c-f-e

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. A. costly B. mature C. portable D. telephone

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. A. intelligent B. profile C. science D. versatile

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. A. abundant B. subsequent C. luxury D. numerous

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. A. instrument B. install C. measure D. screen

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. A. developed B. approached C. wished D. pleased

Choose the correct letter (A, B, C or D) to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress. A. internet B. energy C. battery D. computer

Choose the correct letter (A, B, C or D) to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress. A. factory B. processor C. pollution D. atmosphere

Choose the correct letter (A, B, C or D) to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress. A. motorbike B. appliance C. memory D. company

Choose the correct letter (A, B, C or D) to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress. A. telephone B. researcher C. invention D. equipment

Choose the correct letter (A, B, C or D) to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress. A. transmission B. century C. chemical D. holiday

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. I ______ to school every day for the last two weeks. A. walked B. have walked C. walk D. was walking

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. It is very difficult ______ because it smells horrible. A. for I breathe B. to me for breathing C. for me breathing D. for me to breathe

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. The manager decided ______ in their personal discussions. A. to not participating B. not participating C. not to participate D. to not participate

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Jacky ______ in Seoul for five years, but he ______ in 2021. A. lived - left B. has lived - left C. lived - has left D. has lived - has left

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. My friend promised ______ the time to help me ______. A. to find - moving B. finding - move C. finding - to move D. to find - move

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. This rule is ______ the usage of infinitives. A. enough useful understanding B. useful enough understanding C. useful enough to understand D. enough useful to understand

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. I ______ my key some hours ago, so I ______ into the house. A. lost - couldn't get B. have lost - couldn't get C. lost - could get D. have lost - could get

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Making friends ______ more difficult since I ______ to a new city. A. become - moved B. has become - moved C. became - have moved D. became - moved

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. ______ is better than ______, so keep your hands busy. A. Do - say B. To do - saying C. Doing - to say D. Doing - saying

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Where do you live? — I ______ in Boston. I ______ there for ten years now. A. live - have lived B. live - have been living C. am living - am living D. am living - have lived

Have you ever read the Wuthering Heights? - Oh. That's my favourite. I ________ it many times, at least four.

Thomas ______ for the Google since 2014.

A smartwatch can be used for ______ your exercise efforts.

I'm sorry. Mark isn't here now. He ______ to the post office.

______ you ______ the shoplifter to the police yet?

Liverpool football club ______ 18 Premier League titles so far.

It's no good ______ him the truth now.

People's lives ______ a lot thanks to the inventions of these devices lately.

Most of my friends enjoy ______ football on television.

My parents decided ______ a taxi because it was late.

An e-reader is a small ______ on which you can store and read texts downloaded from the Internet.

Many young people carry a pair of earbuds as they are small, light, and ______.

Modern smartphones nowadays do not have many ______ to look better.

Dung spilled his coffee on his desk and so now there is a ______ on the desk.

Be careful when using electrical ______.

Mary should install this ______ on her smartphone. It helps to make her photos more beautiful.

If you have an ______, you don't have to bring all those heavy books in your bag.

I think this is a ______ problem. The computer screen is broken.

Washing machine or vacuum cleaner can help you to ______ time while doing housework.

A robot vacuum cleaner is a ______ device in your home. It makes housework less tiring.

ADVERTISEMENT 1: Security Inc. is the most reputable company for selling and servicing financial equipment and automated teller machines. All personnel at Security Inc. are (1) ______ to customer service and your complete satisfaction, providing a level of personal yet professional service that is unmatched in the financial business today.

ADVERTISEMENT 1: We provide unparalleled flexibility (2) ______ the financial services business. Security Inc. can create (3) ______ one-of-a-kind financial equipment service package that includes several manufacturers and product lines, or we can design a financial equipment service programme to your individual needs.

ADVERTISEMENT 1: Security Inc. can create (3) ______ one-of-a-kind financial equipment service package that includes several manufacturers and product lines, or we can design a financial equipment service programme to your individual needs.

ADVERTISEMENT 2: SEEKING A MEDICAL EDITOR. The editorial publishing department is looking (1) ______ a copy-editor and proofreader. He or she must be competent to rewrite and translate Italian into English.

ADVERTISEMENT 2: The department works on medical writings ranging from pharmaceutical advertisements to (2) ______ research articles.

ADVERTISEMENT 2: The individual must be capable of working both alone and collaboratively. Experience in (3) ______ similar position and computer literacy are advantageous.

ADVERTISEMENT 3: Starting this year, Renaissance Strategy Inc. will offer financial assistance to full-time employees with children in school. Financial help is provided (1) ______ candidates from elementary to college, but homeschooling is not covered.

ADVERTISEMENT 3: To be (2) ______ for financial aid, you must also complete certain conditions. Eligible candidates must be full-time students who maintain passing grades.

ADVERTISEMENT 3: Aid will be paid directly to the institution on (3) ______ annual basis. If you require additional information or have questions about the programme, please phone 123-5656.

ANNOUNCEMENT 1: The National Centre is situated in the heart of Singapore's business sector. We provide a variety of high-quality courses designed to prepare students for graduate school. Between classes, you can explore the city and make business connections. We (1) ______ content-based classes in finance, economics, and international marketing, (2) ______ classes on graduate school application preparation, such as CV development and personal statement writing.

ANNOUNCEMENT 1: The National Centre is situated in the heart of Singapore's business sector. We provide a variety of high-quality courses designed to prepare students for graduate school. Between classes, you can explore the city and make business connections. We provide content-based classes in finance, economics, and international marketing, (2) ______ classes on graduate school application preparation, such as CV development and personal statement writing.

ANNOUNCEMENT 1: We (3) ______ thousands of students in gaining admission to graduate programmes all across the world. We have a variety of well-known part-time lecturers who are specialists in their fields, like Diara Rhodes, Chief Financial Officer of Auto Drive Korea, and Farah Wan, Vice President of the Kuala Lumpur Union Lenders.

ANNOUNCEMENT 2: The National Centre is situated in the heart of Singapore's business sector. We provide a variety of high-quality courses designed to prepare students for graduate school. Between classes, you can explore the city and make business connections. We (1) ______ content-based classes in finance, economics, and international marketing, (2) ______ classes on graduate school application preparation, such as CV development and personal statement writing.

ANNOUNCEMENT 2: The National Centre is situated in the heart of Singapore's business sector. We provide a variety of high-quality courses designed to prepare students for graduate school. Between classes, you can explore the city and make business connections. We provide content-based classes in finance, economics, and international marketing, (2) ______ classes on graduate school application preparation, such as CV development and personal statement writing.

ANNOUNCEMENT 2: We (3) ______ thousands of students in gaining admission to graduate programmes all across the world. We have a variety of well-known part-time lecturers who are specialists in their fields, like Diara Rhodes, Chief Financial Officer of Auto Drive Korea, and Farah Wan, Vice President of the Kuala Lumpur Union Lenders.

Read the announcement and choose the best word to complete blank (1): our airline reservations. This outage (1) ________ multiple airlines. It's been a tough week, but the good news is that it's been repaired and we're resetting our system.

Read the announcement and choose the best connector to complete blank (2): (2) ________, Jetblue Airways passengers may still experience delays of a day or two.

Read the announcement and choose the best verb form to complete blank (3): We (3) ________ the number of on-site customer support representatives at airports across all of our destinations to help customers with their flights and information.

ARRANGEMENT — Conversation 1: Choose the correct order of the sentences a–e to form a coherent conversation. a. “How did you sleep old man?” the boy asked. He was waking up now although it was still hard for him to leave his sleep. b. “Do you want coffee?” the boy asked. c. “We’ll put the gear in the boat and then get some.” d. They had coffee from condensed milk cans at an early morning place that served fishermen. e. When they reached the old man’s shack the boy took the rolls of line in the basket and the harpoon and gaff and the old man carried the mast with the furled sail on his shoulder.

ARRANGEMENT — Conversation 2: Choose the correct order of the sentences a–f to form a coherent conversation. a. Well, snakes are reptiles, not amphibians. b. So what’s the difference? c. Hey, Kimmy. I heard that you got an A for your assignment. What did you write about? d. Amphibians live in water when they are young, and they live on land when they are older. e. Hey, Jim. I compared amphibians with reptiles. f. Are amphibians animals like frogs and snakes?

ARRANGEMENT — Conversation 3: Choose the correct order of the sentences a–f to form a coherent conversation. a. Hey, Lisa. I go on foot. I walk almost everywhere, actually. I walk to school and the park; I even walk to your house. It is fun, a good way to exercise, and I can enjoy the fresh air. What about you? b. My school has lots of bike racks, but my mom does not let me ride a bicycle. She thinks it is too dangerous. c. It is a lot safer if you wear a helmet and kneepads. d. Well, I also go to school on foot, but not because I like it. My mom won’t drive me because there is always a big traffic jam in the morning. I want to go by bicycle, but my school doesn’t have enough bike racks. e. But I hate those things; they make me look goofy! f. How do you get to school, Craig?

WRITING — Rewrite the second sentence so that it means similarly to the first one. Choose the best completion. 1. This is my first visit to London. This is the first time ________.

WRITING — Rewrite the second sentence so that it means similarly to the first one. Choose the best completion. 2. We needn’t have argued about it. It was ________.

WRITING — Rewrite the second sentence so that it means similarly to the first one. Choose the best completion. 3. We started living under the most appalling conditions two months ago. We have ________.

WRITING — Rewrite the second sentence so that it means similarly to the first one. Choose the best completion. 4. Remember to lock the door before going to bed. Don’t ________.

WRITING — Rewrite the second sentence so that it means similarly to the first one. Choose the best completion. 5. In the middle of our lunch there was a knock at the door. While we ________, there was a knock at the door.

WRITING — Rewrite the second sentence so that it means similarly to the first one. Choose the best completion. 6. I last wrote to my old friend in September. I haven’t ________ since September.

WRITING — Rewrite the second sentence so that it means similarly to the first one. Choose the best completion. 7. How long is it since you used the car? When ________ the car?

Rewrite the sentence so that it has the same meaning. It's interesting for us to take part in the young pioneers club. Begin with: We are ...

Rewrite the sentence so that it has the same meaning. The doctor suggested we should walk everyday for extra exercise. Begin with: The doctor recommended us ...

Rewrite the sentence so that it has the same meaning. I’m sorry that I didn’t take your advice. Begin with: I regret ...

Writing topics: Choose 1 topic. Which of the following topics are listed? Select all that apply.

Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best option. GREEN LIVING. The most obvious advantage of living green is that it helps reduce environmental __(1)__ This is done by practising the 3Rs. The first R means choosing products very carefully to reduce waste as much as possible. Reusing involves the repeated use of items. The third R is about separating materials __(2)__ can be recycled and later used for a new purpose. There are also economic benefits of __(3)__ a greener lifestyle. Reducing the use of energy and water can help save money __(4)__ household bills. Reusing products and materials is another way to make savings. It helps save on production costs since creating new products wastes materials and is expensive. __(5)__, recycled products last longer than new ones, making them a better and more eco-friendly option. For blank (1), choose the best option.

Read the passage GREEN LIVING and choose the best option for blank (2). The sentence reads: The third R is about separating materials __(2)__ can be recycled and later used for a new purpose.

Read the passage GREEN LIVING and choose the best option for blank (3). The sentence reads: There are also economic benefits of __(3)__ a greener lifestyle.

Read the passage GREEN LIVING and choose the best option for blank (4). The sentence reads: Reducing the use of energy and water can help save money __(4)__ household bills.

Read the passage GREEN LIVING and choose the best option for blank (5). The sentence reads: __(5)__, recycled products last longer than new ones, making them a better and more eco-friendly option.

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 from 1 to 5. The next generation of telephone users will probably laugh when we explain how we used to stand next to a wall in the kitchen to (1)______ a phone call. Mobile communications, already highly advanced compared with a decade ago, will completely change communications in the next few years. (2)______ there are millions of people using mobile phones, __(3)________ people know little about the mobile telecommunications industry and its technology. There are three types of mobile phone. These are hand portables, pocket-sized hand portables and transportables. The smallest and most popular are the pocket-sized hand portables. These work on rechargeable batteries, (4)________ allow an average of up to 80 minutes' conversation. Mobiles that are fitted permanently in a vehicle do not rely on separate batteries. They require an external aerial on the vehicle. This can mean a stronger signal with clearer speech. Transportables have a high power capability and can be used most anywhere. They come with (5)_____ battery packs for longer, continuous use and may also be put into a vehicle, using its electrics. They tend to be bulkier than hand portables. For blank (1), choose the best option.

Read the passage about mobile phones and choose the best option for blank (2). The sentence begins: (2)______ there are millions of people using mobile phones, ...

Read the passage about mobile phones and choose the best option for blank (3). The sentence segment reads: __(3)________ people know little about the mobile telecommunications industry and its technology.

Read the passage about mobile phones and choose the best option for blank (4). The clause reads: These work on rechargeable batteries, (4)________ allow an average of up to 80 minutes' conversation.

Read the passage about mobile phones and choose the best option for blank (5). The sentence reads: They come with (5)_____ battery packs for longer, continuous use and may also be put into a vehicle, using its electrics.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1)______ kind of music do you enjoy? Some people like going to classical concerts, and listening to an orchestra. The musicians wear very formal clothes, and the audience is silent until the end of the (2)___ Perhaps you're a rock music (3) ____ Rock concerts are often held at football grounds or in parks. Members of the audience dance to the music, or sing the songs. (4) _____ music is played at weddings and parties in many countries, and some people make their own music at home. Nowadays we hear music in shops and lifts, and many people make their own music with them, or even (5)______ to music when they study. Music is everywhere! For blank (1), choose the best option.

Read the passage about music and choose the best option for blank (2). The sentence reads: The musicians wear very formal clothes, and the audience is silent until the end of the (2)___

Read the passage about music and choose the best option for blank (3). The sentence begins: Perhaps you're a rock music (3) ____

Read the passage about music and choose the best option for blank (4). The clause reads: (4) _____ music is played at weddings and parties in many countries.

Read the passage about music and choose the best option for blank (5). The sentence reads: ... and many people make their own music with them, or even (5)______ to music when they study.

Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best option to fit each numbered blank. There are a lot of volunteering opportunities for teenagers. For example, they could (1)__ charity projects organised by their school or community. Volunteer activities such as picking (2)_____ litter to make their local area a cleaner and nicer place for everyone are good ideas too. They can also help neighbours in need, especially old or (3)_____ people by doing their daily shopping or just stopping by to have a chat. Finally, teenagers can donate things. It doesn't always have to be money. Charities can benefit from items teenagers no longer need, (4)_______ unwanted clothing, books or toys. Sometimes, a small thing for one person can (5)_______ a lot in another person's life. For blank (1), choose the best option.