Choose the word that has different primary stress: solution, principal, passenger, continent.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.

A shop assistant is talking to a customer.

Ann and Peter are talking about housework.

These photos brought back many sweet memories of our trip to Hanoi last year.

At first, John said he hadn’t broken the vase, but later he accepted it. (underlined words CLOSET in meaning with)

Children brought up in a caring environment tend to grow more sympathetic towards others.

It’s quite disappointing that some people still turn a blind eye to acts of injustice they witness in the street. (underlined words OPPOSITE in meaning with)

As they remembered______about the danger of getting lost in the forest, the tourists closely followed the tour guide.                  

Once _____ for viruses, the software can be installed in the school computer system for use.

The teacher entered the room while the students________their plan for the excursion.

His choice of future career is quite similar ___ mine.

With his good sẹnse of humour, Martin is quite_______ with the students.
 

The residents of the village are living a happy life _______ they lack modem facilities.

Action films with big stars tend to _______ great public attention.

This is_______ most beautiful song I’ve ever listen to.   

The scientists are working on a drug capable of _______ the spread of cancerous cells.

The little boy took an instant liking to his baby sitter _______.

It’s time he acted like a_______ adult and stopped blaming others for his wrongdoings.

We____on a field trip if the weather is fine this weekend.

One recipe for success is to stay focused and_______ yourself to whatever you do.

It’s not my_______ to tell you how to run your life, but I think you should settle down and have a family.

                                

                                

                                

                                

                                

    Tribal tourism is a relatively new type of tourism. It involves travellers going to remote destinations, staying with local people and learning about their culture and way of life. They stay in local accommodation, share facilities with local people, and join in with meals and celebrations. At the moment, less than one percent of holidays are tribal tourism holidays, but this is set to change.
   Tribal tourism is often compared with foreign exchange visits. However a foreign exchange involves staying with people who often share the same values. Tribal tourism takes visitors to places where the lifestyle is very different from that in their home location. Those who have been to a tribal holiday explain that experiencing this lifestyle is the main attraction. They say that it offers them the chance to live in a way they never have before.
   Not everyone is convinced that tribal tourism is a good thing, and opinions are divided. The argument is about whether or not it helps the local population, or whether it exploits them. The main problem is that, because tribal tourism is relatively new, the long-term influences on local populations have not been studied in much detail. Where studies have been carried out, the effects have been found to be negative.
   So is it possible to experience an exotic culture without harming it in some way? “With a bit of thought, we can maximise the positive influences and minimise the negative,” says travel company director Hilary Waterhouse. “The most important thing for a tribal tourist is to show respect for, learn about, and be aware of, local customs and traditions. Always remember you’re a guest.” (Adapted from "Complete ỊELTS" by Rawdon Wyatt)

The word “They” in paragraph 1 refers to_______.

According to paragraph 2, what is the main attraction of tribal tourism?

The word “divided” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .

According to Hilary Waterhouse, the most important thing for a tribal tourist is to_______.

     E-waste is being produced on a scale never seen before. Computers and other electronic equipment become obsolete in just a few years, leaving customers with little choice but to buy newer ones to keep up. Millions of tons of computers, TVs, smartphones, and other equipment are discarded each year. In most countries, all this waste ends up in landfills, where it poisons the environment - e-waste contains many toxic substances such as lead, mercury, and arsenic that leak into the ground.
     Recycling is the ideal solution to the problem. E-waste contains significant amounts of valuable metals like gold and silver that make it attractive to recycle. In theory, recycling gold from old computers is more efficient - and less environmentally destructive - than digging it from the earth. The problem is that a large percentage of e-waste dropped off for recycling in wealthy countries is sold and diverted to the developing world, posing an increasing threat to the health of the people there.
    To address the problem of the international trade in e-waste, 170 nations signed the 1989 Basel Convention, an agreement requiring that developed nations notify developing nations of hazardous waste shipments coming into their countries. Then, in 1995 the Basel Convention was modified to ban hazardous waste shipments to poor countries completely. Although the ban hasn’t taken effect the European Union, where recycling infrastructure is well developed, has already written it into their laws. One law holds manufacturers responsible for the safe disposal of electronics they produce.
   Companies like Creative Recycling Systems in Florida, the USA, are hoping to profit from clean e-waste recycling. The key to their business is a huge, building-size machine able to separate electronic products into their component materials. As the machine’s steel teeth break up e-waste, all the toxic dust is removed from the process. This machine can handle some 70,000 tons of electronics a year. Although this is only a fraction of the tota1, it wouldn’t take many more machines like this to process the entire USA’s output of high-tech trash.
      Unfortunately, under current policies, domestic processing of e-waste is not compulsory, and while shipping waste abroad is ethically questionable, it is still more profitable than processing it safely in the USA. Creative Recycling Systems is hoping that the US government will soon create laws deterring people from sending e-waste overseas.  (Adapted from "Reading explorer 4” by Paul MacIntyre and Nancy Hubley )

The word “obsolete” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_______.

As stated in paragraph 2, a large percentage of e-waste meant for recycling in the developed countries___.

The word “notify" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.

The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to _______.

According to the European Union’s law, electronics manufacturers are required to_______.

Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

Peter moved abroad for a fresh start. He regrets it now.
 

Smartphones are becoming reasonably priced. New applications make them more appealing.

It was wrong of you to criticise your son in front of his friends

 My father likes reading newspapers more than watching TV.

 At the beginning of the ceremony (A), there was a respectable (B) one-minute silence in remembrance of (C) the victims of the (D) earthquake.                                 

“How long have you lived here, Lucy?” asked Jack.

 My mother (A) gets up usually early (B) to prepare breakfast (C) for the (D) whole family. (underlined part that needs correction)

The money raised in the appeal will use to help those in need in remote areas. (underlined part that needs correction)