Choose the word that has different pronunciation: compete, intend, medal, defend.

Choose the word that has different primary stress: reflection, division, industry, remember.

I think everyone wants to make friends with John. He is _______ honest person.

He_____ only three letters to his parents since he joined the army.

Jimmy’s low examination scores kept him from _______ to the university.

The company is believed _______ a lot of money last year.

When _______ as the new manager of the company, Mr. Smith knew he had a lot of things to do.

______ his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very clearly.

If I _______ a wallet in the street, I’d take it to the police.

I assume that you are acquainted _________ this subject since you are responsible _____ writing the accompanying materials.

The song has ________ been selected for the 2018 World Cup, Russia.

Elephants _______ the ecosystems they live in, and make it possible for a lot of other species to survive in those environments as well.

After the fire, the government pledged to implement a program of ______ all over the devastated national park.

He was given a medal in ________ of his service to the country.

I'm going on business for a week, so I'll be leaving everything ______.

Archaeologists think that massive floods could have ________ the dinosaurs.

The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proved.

She had so many luggage that there was not enough room in the car for it. (underlined part that needs correction)

Alike light waves, microwaves may be reflected and concentrated elements. (underlined part that needs correction)

"I didn't break the mobile phone," Lan said.

The bag was heavy, so we could not take it with us.

He was such a wet blanket at the party tonight!

He was suspected of stealing credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.

The girl packed the vase in polyester foam. She didn’t want it to get broken in the post.

David and Cathy are talking about the party next week.

Tom and Marry are meeting at the class reunion.

I strongly recommend that you should take out an insurance policy in the house for your own peace of mind.

Every year this charity organization takes on volunteers to support the needy and the poor. (underlined words CLOSET in meaning with)

I must have a watch since punctuality is imperative in my new job.

Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges. (underlined words OPPOSITE in meaning with)

Higher education also provides a competitive edge in the career market. We all know that in the economic times we are living in today, finding jobs is not guaranteed. The number of people unemployed is still relatively high, and the number of new career (33) ___________ isn’t nearly enough to put people in jobs they are seeking. As a job seeker, you’re competing with a high number of experienced workers (34) ___________ have been out of the workforce for a while and are also seeking work. (35) ___________, when you have a higher education, it generally equips you for better job security. Generally speaking, employers tend to value those who have completed college than those who have only completed high school and are more likely to replace that person who hasn’t (36) ___________a higher education. Furthermore, some companies even go so far as to pay your tuition because they consider an educated (37) ___________to be valuable to their organization. A college education is an investment that doesn’t just provide you with substantial rewards. It benefits the hiring company as well.

(34)_________

(35)_________

(36)_________

(37)_________

In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.

Which of the following words could best replace the word “abundant”?

The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to _______

According to the passage, how is solar energy production similar to geothermal energy production?

What best describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

According to sociologists, there are several different ways in which a person may become recognized as the leader of a social group in the United States. In the family, traditional cultural patterns confer leadership on one or both of the parents. In other cases, such as friendship groups, one or more persons may gradually emerge as leaders, although there is no formal process of selection. In larger groups, leaders are usually chosen formally through election or recruitment.

The passage mentions all of the following ways by which people can become leaders EXCEPT ___________ 

Which of the following statements about leadership can be inferred from paragraph 2?

The passage indicates that instrumental leaders generally focus on___________

The word “collective” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to___________

It can be understood that___________

The word “resolve” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ________

Paragraphs 3 and 4 organize the discussion of leadership primarily in terms of________