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

southern; breathless; sunbathing; worthy

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

determine; university; undermine; visitors

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose stressed syllable differs from the other three in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose stressed syllable differs from the other three 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.

 ____________ the storm, the ship couldn't reach the harbour on time.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

He is tired now. He ____________ the gardening for hours.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

My cat would not have bitten the toy fish if she ____________ it was made of rubber.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The cat was ____________ to wait for the mouse to come out of its hole.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

I finished my homework a few days ahead ____________ the deadline.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

You have to study hard to ____________ your classmates.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Mexico City, ____________ is the fastest growing city in the world, has a very large population.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The entrance exam is ____________ far more difficult than the end-of-term test.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

It’s very ____________ of you to bring your umbrella today.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

He’s the only child in his family and so he can hardly enjoy ____________.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

“Are we the only ones coming?”

“I asked that Minh ____________ here, too. ”

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The small, ____________ farms of New England were not appropriate for the Midwest.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

It was not until 1856 ____________ across the Mississippi River.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Wasn't it you yourself ____________?

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

“Thanks for the lovely gift, Huong. ” - “____________”

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

“____________?”

“Oh, no. But there's still time. They don't close until half past four.”

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Algae is a primitive form of life, a single-celled or simple multiple-celled organism that is able to conduct the process of photosynthesis. It is generally found in water but can also be found elsewhere, growing on such surfaces as rocks or trees. The various types of algae are classified according to pigment.

Blue-green algae, or Cyanophyta, can grow at very high temperatures and under high-intensity light. This is a microscopic type of algae, and some species consist of only one cell. Blue-green algae is the oldest form of life with photosynthetic capabilities, and fossilized remains of this type of algae more than 3.4 billion years old have been found in parts of Africa.

Green algae, or Chlorophyta, is generally found in fresh water. It reproduces on the surfaces of enclosed bodies of water such as ponds or lakes and has the appearance of a fuzzy green coating on the water. In large quantities, this type of algae may reproduce enough to give a green color to an entire lake.

Brown algae, or Phaeophyta, grows in shallow, temperate water. This type of algae is the largest in size and is most recognizable as a type of seaweed; kelp is a type of brown algae that has grown to lengths of up to 200 feet. Its long stalks can be enmeshed on the ocean floor, or it can float freely on the ocean’s surface.

Red algae, or Rhodophyta, is a small, delicate organism found in the deep waters of the subtropics, where it often grows with coral. This type of algae has an essential role in the formation of coral reefs: it secretes lime from the seawater to foster the formation of limestone deposits.

(Source: TOEFL Reading)

Q: What is the author ’s main purpose?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Algae is a primitive form of life, a single-celled or simple multiple-celled organism that is able to conduct the process of photosynthesis. It is generally found in water but can also be found elsewhere, growing on such surfaces as rocks or trees. The various types of algae are classified according to pigment.

Blue-green algae, or Cyanophyta, can grow at very high temperatures and under high-intensity light. This is a microscopic type of algae, and some species consist of only one cell. Blue-green algae is the oldest form of life with photosynthetic capabilities, and fossilized remains of this type of algae more than 3.4 billion years old have been found in parts of Africa.

Green algae, or Chlorophyta, is generally found in fresh water. It reproduces on the surfaces of enclosed bodies of water such as ponds or lakes and has the appearance of a fuzzy green coating on the water. In large quantities, this type of algae may reproduce enough to give a green color to an entire lake.

Brown algae, or Phaeophyta, grows in shallow, temperate water. This type of algae is the largest in size and is most recognizable as a type of seaweed; kelp is a type of brown algae that has grown to lengths of up to 200 feet. Its long stalks can be enmeshed on the ocean floor, or it can float freely on the ocean’s surface.

Red algae, or Rhodophyta, is a small, delicate organism found in the deep waters of the subtropics, where it often grows with coral. This type of algae has an essential role in the formation of coral reefs: it secretes lime from the seawater to foster the formation of limestone deposits.

(Source: TOEFL Reading)

Q: Which of the following is NOT true about algae?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Algae is a primitive form of life, a single-celled or simple multiple-celled organism that is able to conduct the process of photosynthesis. It is generally found in water but can also be found elsewhere, growing on such surfaces as rocks or trees. The various types of algae are classified according to pigment.

Blue-green algae, or Cyanophyta, can grow at very high temperatures and under high-intensity light. This is a microscopic type of algae, and some species consist of only one cell. Blue-green algae is the oldest form of life with photosynthetic capabilities, and fossilized remains of this type of algae more than 3.4 billion years old have been found in parts of Africa.

Green algae, or Chlorophyta, is generally found in fresh water. It reproduces on the surfaces of enclosed bodies of water such as ponds or lakes and has the appearance of a fuzzy green coating on the water. In large quantities, this type of algae may reproduce enough to give a green color to an entire lake.

Brown algae, or Phaeophyta, grows in shallow, temperate water. This type of algae is the largest in size and is most recognizable as a type of seaweed; kelp is a type of brown algae that has grown to lengths of up to 200 feet. Its long stalks can be enmeshed on the ocean floor, or it can float freely on the ocean’s surface.

Red algae, or Rhodophyta, is a small, delicate organism found in the deep waters of the subtropics, where it often grows with coral. This type of algae has an essential role in the formation of coral reefs: it secretes lime from the seawater to foster the formation of limestone deposits.

(Source: TOEFL Reading)

Q: 23. The word “pigment” in the passage means ____________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Algae is a primitive form of life, a single-celled or simple multiple-celled organism that is able to conduct the process of photosynthesis. It is generally found in water but can also be found elsewhere, growing on such surfaces as rocks or trees. The various types of algae are classified according to pigment.

Blue-green algae, or Cyanophyta, can grow at very high temperatures and under high-intensity light. This is a microscopic type of algae, and some species consist of only one cell. Blue-green algae is the oldest form of life with photosynthetic capabilities, and fossilized remains of this type of algae more than 3.4 billion years old have been found in parts of Africa.

Green algae, or Chlorophyta, is generally found in fresh water. It reproduces on the surfaces of enclosed bodies of water such as ponds or lakes and has the appearance of a fuzzy green coating on the water. In large quantities, this type of algae may reproduce enough to give a green color to an entire lake.

Brown algae, or Phaeophyta, grows in shallow, temperate water. This type of algae is the largest in size and is most recognizable as a type of seaweed; kelp is a type of brown algae that has grown to lengths of up to 200 feet. Its long stalks can be enmeshed on the ocean floor, or it can float freely on the ocean’s surface.

Red algae, or Rhodophyta, is a small, delicate organism found in the deep waters of the subtropics, where it often grows with coral. This type of algae has an essential role in the formation of coral reefs: it secretes lime from the seawater to foster the formation of limestone deposits.

(Source: TOEFL Reading)

Q: The word “microscopic” in the passage is closest in meaning to ____________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Algae is a primitive form of life, a single-celled or simple multiple-celled organism that is able to conduct the process of photosynthesis. It is generally found in water but can also be found elsewhere, growing on such surfaces as rocks or trees. The various types of algae are classified according to pigment.

Blue-green algae, or Cyanophyta, can grow at very high temperatures and under high-intensity light. This is a microscopic type of algae, and some species consist of only one cell. Blue-green algae is the oldest form of life with photosynthetic capabilities, and fossilized remains of this type of algae more than 3.4 billion years old have been found in parts of Africa.

Green algae, or Chlorophyta, is generally found in fresh water. It reproduces on the surfaces of enclosed bodies of water such as ponds or lakes and has the appearance of a fuzzy green coating on the water. In large quantities, this type of algae may reproduce enough to give a green color to an entire lake.

Brown algae, or Phaeophyta, grows in shallow, temperate water. This type of algae is the largest in size and is most recognizable as a type of seaweed; kelp is a type of brown algae that has grown to lengths of up to 200 feet. Its long stalks can be enmeshed on the ocean floor, or it can float freely on the ocean’s surface.

Red algae, or Rhodophyta, is a small, delicate organism found in the deep waters of the subtropics, where it often grows with coral. This type of algae has an essential role in the formation of coral reefs: it secretes lime from the seawater to foster the formation of limestone deposits.

(Source: TOEFL Reading)

Q: 25. Algae remnants found in Africa are ____________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Algae is a primitive form of life, a single-celled or simple multiple-celled organism that is able to conduct the process of photosynthesis. It is generally found in water but can also be found elsewhere, growing on such surfaces as rocks or trees. The various types of algae are classified according to pigment.

Blue-green algae, or Cyanophyta, can grow at very high temperatures and under high-intensity light. This is a microscopic type of algae, and some species consist of only one cell. Blue-green algae is the oldest form of life with photosynthetic capabilities, and fossilized remains of this type of algae more than 3.4 billion years old have been found in parts of Africa.

Green algae, or Chlorophyta, is generally found in fresh water. It reproduces on the surfaces of enclosed bodies of water such as ponds or lakes and has the appearance of a fuzzy green coating on the water. In large quantities, this type of algae may reproduce enough to give a green color to an entire lake.

Brown algae, or Phaeophyta, grows in shallow, temperate water. This type of algae is the largest in size and is most recognizable as a type of seaweed; kelp is a type of brown algae that has grown to lengths of up to 200 feet. Its long stalks can be enmeshed on the ocean floor, or it can float freely on the ocean’s surface.

Red algae, or Rhodophyta, is a small, delicate organism found in the deep waters of the subtropics, where it often grows with coral. This type of algae has an essential role in the formation of coral reefs: it secretes lime from the seawater to foster the formation of limestone deposits.

(Source: TOEFL Reading)

Q: Green algae is generally found ____________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Algae is a primitive form of life, a single-celled or simple multiple-celled organism that is able to conduct the process of photosynthesis. It is generally found in water but can also be found elsewhere, growing on such surfaces as rocks or trees. The various types of algae are classified according to pigment.

Blue-green algae, or Cyanophyta, can grow at very high temperatures and under high-intensity light. This is a microscopic type of algae, and some species consist of only one cell. Blue-green algae is the oldest form of life with photosynthetic capabilities, and fossilized remains of this type of algae more than 3.4 billion years old have been found in parts of Africa.

Green algae, or Chlorophyta, is generally found in fresh water. It reproduces on the surfaces of enclosed bodies of water such as ponds or lakes and has the appearance of a fuzzy green coating on the water. In large quantities, this type of algae may reproduce enough to give a green color to an entire lake.

Brown algae, or Phaeophyta, grows in shallow, temperate water. This type of algae is the largest in size and is most recognizable as a type of seaweed; kelp is a type of brown algae that has grown to lengths of up to 200 feet. Its long stalks can be enmeshed on the ocean floor, or it can float freely on the ocean’s surface.

Red algae, or Rhodophyta, is a small, delicate organism found in the deep waters of the subtropics, where it often grows with coral. This type of algae has an essential role in the formation of coral reefs: it secretes lime from the seawater to foster the formation of limestone deposits.

(Source: TOEFL Reading)

Q: Brown algae would most likely be found ____________.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

(A) Would you feel (B) thirsty, please help (C) yourself to the (D) drinks over there.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

(A) The teacher found (B) a great deal of mistakes (C) in his (D) students’ writing.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Compact (A) discs are (B) affected neither by scratching (C) and by (D) dust.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

DO SMALLER CLASSES REALLY HELP?

In an experiment in Canada, ten-year-old children were put in classes of four sizes: 16, 23, 30 and 37 children in each class. Their teachers said that the smaller classes would result in more individual (31) ____________ and better marks.

However, when the children were (32) ____________, those in the smaller classes didn’t get higher marks than the others, except in mathematics. Moreover, children in the larger classes said they liked school just as much.

Perhaps the most surprising result was the difference between (33) ____________ teachers expected and the actual results obtained. More than 90% of the teachers expected the smaller classes to (34) ____________ well.

After teaching these smaller classes, over 80% of the teachers thought the pupils had done better. However, according to the researchers, nothing of the (35) ____________ happened. Class size seemed to make a difference only to the teachers’ own attitudes - and not to the results they obtained.

(Source: “Longman Tests in Contexts” by J.B. Heaton)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

DO SMALLER CLASSES REALLY HELP?

In an experiment in Canada, ten-year-old children were put in classes of four sizes: 16, 23, 30 and 37 children in each class. Their teachers said that the smaller classes would result in more individual (31) ____________ and better marks.

However, when the children were (32) ____________, those in the smaller classes didn’t get higher marks than the others, except in mathematics. Moreover, children in the larger classes said they liked school just as much.

Perhaps the most surprising result was the difference between (33) ____________ teachers expected and the actual results obtained. More than 90% of the teachers expected the smaller classes to (34) ____________ well.

After teaching these smaller classes, over 80% of the teachers thought the pupils had done better. However, according to the researchers, nothing of the (35) ____________ happened. Class size seemed to make a difference only to the teachers’ own attitudes - and not to the results they obtained.

(Source: “Longman Tests in Contexts” by J.B. Heaton)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

DO SMALLER CLASSES REALLY HELP?

In an experiment in Canada, ten-year-old children were put in classes of four sizes: 16, 23, 30 and 37 children in each class. Their teachers said that the smaller classes would result in more individual (31) ____________ and better marks.

However, when the children were (32) ____________, those in the smaller classes didn’t get higher marks than the others, except in mathematics. Moreover, children in the larger classes said they liked school just as much.

Perhaps the most surprising result was the difference between (33) ____________ teachers expected and the actual results obtained. More than 90% of the teachers expected the smaller classes to (34) ____________ well.

After teaching these smaller classes, over 80% of the teachers thought the pupils had done better. However, according to the researchers, nothing of the (35) ____________ happened. Class size seemed to make a difference only to the teachers’ own attitudes - and not to the results they obtained.

(Source: “Longman Tests in Contexts” by J.B. Heaton)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

DO SMALLER CLASSES REALLY HELP?

In an experiment in Canada, ten-year-old children were put in classes of four sizes: 16, 23, 30 and 37 children in each class. Their teachers said that the smaller classes would result in more individual (31) ____________ and better marks.

However, when the children were (32) ____________, those in the smaller classes didn’t get higher marks than the others, except in mathematics. Moreover, children in the larger classes said they liked school just as much.

Perhaps the most surprising result was the difference between (33) ____________ teachers expected and the actual results obtained. More than 90% of the teachers expected the smaller classes to (34) ____________ well.

After teaching these smaller classes, over 80% of the teachers thought the pupils had done better. However, according to the researchers, nothing of the (35) ____________ happened. Class size seemed to make a difference only to the teachers’ own attitudes - and not to the results they obtained.

(Source: “Longman Tests in Contexts” by J.B. Heaton)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

DO SMALLER CLASSES REALLY HELP?

In an experiment in Canada, ten-year-old children were put in classes of four sizes: 16, 23, 30 and 37 children in each class. Their teachers said that the smaller classes would result in more individual (31) ____________ and better marks.

However, when the children were (32) ____________, those in the smaller classes didn’t get higher marks than the others, except in mathematics. Moreover, children in the larger classes said they liked school just as much.

Perhaps the most surprising result was the difference between (33) ____________ teachers expected and the actual results obtained. More than 90% of the teachers expected the smaller classes to (34) ____________ well.

After teaching these smaller classes, over 80% of the teachers thought the pupils had done better. However, according to the researchers, nothing of the (35) ____________ happened. Class size seemed to make a difference only to the teachers’ own attitudes - and not to the results they obtained.

(Source: “Longman Tests in Contexts” by J.B. Heaton)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Mature male dolphins can attain a length of 14 feet, weigh up to 1000 pounds and have a life expectancy of 20 to 25 years.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

 Experts often forecast an upswing in an economy after a protracted slowdown.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

When people are angry, they seldom act in a rational way.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

What we know about certain diseases is still insufficient to prevent them from spreading easily among the population.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

American and British people both speak English, of course, but sometimes it does not seem like the same language. In fact, there are some important differences between British and American English.

First of all, they sound very different. Often, Americans don’t say all the letters in each word, especially consonants like “t” and “d”. For example, Americans may say “I dunno” instead of “I don’t know”, or they may say “Whaddya say?” instead of “What do you say?” However, the British usually pronounce their consonants carefully.

Also, some letters have different sounds. For example, Americans say the “a” in “class” like “a” in “cat”, but the British say the “a” in “class” like the “a” in “half’. The “r” is sometimes said differently, too. When an American says “farmer”, you can usually hear the “r”. But you can’t hear the “r” in British English. The British say “fahmah”.

Sound is not the only difference between British English and American English. The two languages have different words for some things. For example, the words for clothing are different. Americans use the word “sweater” but the English say “jumper”. Americans wear “vests” over their shirts, but in England they wear “vests” under their shirts. An American man wears a “tuxedo” to a very fancy party, but an Englishman wears a “dinner jacket”. Americans talk about ’pants” or “slacks”, but the British talk about “trousers”.

Many expressions are also different in the two countries. In England, if you ire going to telephone friends, you “ring them up”. In America, “you give them a call”. The British use the word “lovely” to describe something they like. Americans use the word “nice” or “great”.

There are also some differences in grammar. For example, Americans almost always use the helping verb “do” with the verb “have”. They might say, “Do you have an extra pen?” The British often ask the question a different way. They might say, “Have you got an extra pen?”

These differences can be confusing if you are learning English. But there is a reason for the differences. Languages change over time. When the same language is used in different places, it changes differently in each place. This is what happened to English. It also happened to other languages, such as French. Many people in Canada speak French, but their French is different from the French spoken in France.

(Source: ‘Reading Power"- Beatrice S. Mikulecky & Linda Jeferies. Longman, New York)

Q: This article is about ____________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

American and British people both speak English, of course, but sometimes it does not seem like the same language. In fact, there are some important differences between British and American English.

First of all, they sound very different. Often, Americans don’t say all the letters in each word, especially consonants like “t” and “d”. For example, Americans may say “I dunno” instead of “I don’t know”, or they may say “Whaddya say?” instead of “What do you say?” However, the British usually pronounce their consonants carefully.

Also, some letters have different sounds. For example, Americans say the “a” in “class” like “a” in “cat”, but the British say the “a” in “class” like the “a” in “half’. The “r” is sometimes said differently, too. When an American says “farmer”, you can usually hear the “r”. But you can’t hear the “r” in British English. The British say “fahmah”.

Sound is not the only difference between British English and American English. The two languages have different words for some things. For example, the words for clothing are different. Americans use the word “sweater” but the English say “jumper”. Americans wear “vests” over their shirts, but in England they wear “vests” under their shirts. An American man wears a “tuxedo” to a very fancy party, but an Englishman wears a “dinner jacket”. Americans talk about ’pants” or “slacks”, but the British talk about “trousers”.

Many expressions are also different in the two countries. In England, if you ire going to telephone friends, you “ring them up”. In America, “you give them a call”. The British use the word “lovely” to describe something they like. Americans use the word “nice” or “great”.

There are also some differences in grammar. For example, Americans almost always use the helping verb “do” with the verb “have”. They might say, “Do you have an extra pen?” The British often ask the question a different way. They might say, “Have you got an extra pen?”

These differences can be confusing if you are learning English. But there is a reason for the differences. Languages change over time. When the same language is used in different places, it changes differently in each place. This is what happened to English. It also happened to other languages, such as French. Many people in Canada speak French, but their French is different from the French spoken in France.

(Source: ‘Reading Power"- Beatrice S. Mikulecky & Linda Jeferies. Longman, New York)

Q: Compared to the British, Americans are usually ____________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

American and British people both speak English, of course, but sometimes it does not seem like the same language. In fact, there are some important differences between British and American English.

First of all, they sound very different. Often, Americans don’t say all the letters in each word, especially consonants like “t” and “d”. For example, Americans may say “I dunno” instead of “I don’t know”, or they may say “Whaddya say?” instead of “What do you say?” However, the British usually pronounce their consonants carefully.

Also, some letters have different sounds. For example, Americans say the “a” in “class” like “a” in “cat”, but the British say the “a” in “class” like the “a” in “half’. The “r” is sometimes said differently, too. When an American says “farmer”, you can usually hear the “r”. But you can’t hear the “r” in British English. The British say “fahmah”.

Sound is not the only difference between British English and American English. The two languages have different words for some things. For example, the words for clothing are different. Americans use the word “sweater” but the English say “jumper”. Americans wear “vests” over their shirts, but in England they wear “vests” under their shirts. An American man wears a “tuxedo” to a very fancy party, but an Englishman wears a “dinner jacket”. Americans talk about ’pants” or “slacks”, but the British talk about “trousers”.

Many expressions are also different in the two countries. In England, if you ire going to telephone friends, you “ring them up”. In America, “you give them a call”. The British use the word “lovely” to describe something they like. Americans use the word “nice” or “great”.

There are also some differences in grammar. For example, Americans almost always use the helping verb “do” with the verb “have”. They might say, “Do you have an extra pen?” The British often ask the question a different way. They might say, “Have you got an extra pen?”

These differences can be confusing if you are learning English. But there is a reason for the differences. Languages change over time. When the same language is used in different places, it changes differently in each place. This is what happened to English. It also happened to other languages, such as French. Many people in Canada speak French, but their French is different from the French spoken in France.

(Source: ‘Reading Power"- Beatrice S. Mikulecky & Linda Jeferies. Longman, New York)

Q: Some letters in English ____________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

American and British people both speak English, of course, but sometimes it does not seem like the same language. In fact, there are some important differences between British and American English.

First of all, they sound very different. Often, Americans don’t say all the letters in each word, especially consonants like “t” and “d”. For example, Americans may say “I dunno” instead of “I don’t know”, or they may say “Whaddya say?” instead of “What do you say?” However, the British usually pronounce their consonants carefully.

Also, some letters have different sounds. For example, Americans say the “a” in “class” like “a” in “cat”, but the British say the “a” in “class” like the “a” in “half’. The “r” is sometimes said differently, too. When an American says “farmer”, you can usually hear the “r”. But you can’t hear the “r” in British English. The British say “fahmah”.

Sound is not the only difference between British English and American English. The two languages have different words for some things. For example, the words for clothing are different. Americans use the word “sweater” but the English say “jumper”. Americans wear “vests” over their shirts, but in England they wear “vests” under their shirts. An American man wears a “tuxedo” to a very fancy party, but an Englishman wears a “dinner jacket”. Americans talk about ’pants” or “slacks”, but the British talk about “trousers”.

Many expressions are also different in the two countries. In England, if you ire going to telephone friends, you “ring them up”. In America, “you give them a call”. The British use the word “lovely” to describe something they like. Americans use the word “nice” or “great”.

There are also some differences in grammar. For example, Americans almost always use the helping verb “do” with the verb “have”. They might say, “Do you have an extra pen?” The British often ask the question a different way. They might say, “Have you got an extra pen?”

These differences can be confusing if you are learning English. But there is a reason for the differences. Languages change over time. When the same language is used in different places, it changes differently in each place. This is what happened to English. It also happened to other languages, such as French. Many people in Canada speak French, but their French is different from the French spoken in France.

(Source: ‘Reading Power"- Beatrice S. Mikulecky & Linda Jeferies. Longman, New York)

Q: When Americans ask questions, they almost always ____________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

American and British people both speak English, of course, but sometimes it does not seem like the same language. In fact, there are some important differences between British and American English.

First of all, they sound very different. Often, Americans don’t say all the letters in each word, especially consonants like “t” and “d”. For example, Americans may say “I dunno” instead of “I don’t know”, or they may say “Whaddya say?” instead of “What do you say?” However, the British usually pronounce their consonants carefully.

Also, some letters have different sounds. For example, Americans say the “a” in “class” like “a” in “cat”, but the British say the “a” in “class” like the “a” in “half’. The “r” is sometimes said differently, too. When an American says “farmer”, you can usually hear the “r”. But you can’t hear the “r” in British English. The British say “fahmah”.

Sound is not the only difference between British English and American English. The two languages have different words for some things. For example, the words for clothing are different. Americans use the word “sweater” but the English say “jumper”. Americans wear “vests” over their shirts, but in England they wear “vests” under their shirts. An American man wears a “tuxedo” to a very fancy party, but an Englishman wears a “dinner jacket”. Americans talk about ’pants” or “slacks”, but the British talk about “trousers”.

Many expressions are also different in the two countries. In England, if you ire going to telephone friends, you “ring them up”. In America, “you give them a call”. The British use the word “lovely” to describe something they like. Americans use the word “nice” or “great”.

There are also some differences in grammar. For example, Americans almost always use the helping verb “do” with the verb “have”. They might say, “Do you have an extra pen?” The British often ask the question a different way. They might say, “Have you got an extra pen?”

These differences can be confusing if you are learning English. But there is a reason for the differences. Languages change over time. When the same language is used in different places, it changes differently in each place. This is what happened to English. It also happened to other languages, such as French. Many people in Canada speak French, but their French is different from the French spoken in France.

(Source: ‘Reading Power"- Beatrice S. Mikulecky & Linda Jeferies. Longman, New York)

Q: Learners of English can get confused because ____________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

American and British people both speak English, of course, but sometimes it does not seem like the same language. In fact, there are some important differences between British and American English.

First of all, they sound very different. Often, Americans don’t say all the letters in each word, especially consonants like “t” and “d”. For example, Americans may say “I dunno” instead of “I don’t know”, or they may say “Whaddya say?” instead of “What do you say?” However, the British usually pronounce their consonants carefully.

Also, some letters have different sounds. For example, Americans say the “a” in “class” like “a” in “cat”, but the British say the “a” in “class” like the “a” in “half’. The “r” is sometimes said differently, too. When an American says “farmer”, you can usually hear the “r”. But you can’t hear the “r” in British English. The British say “fahmah”.

Sound is not the only difference between British English and American English. The two languages have different words for some things. For example, the words for clothing are different. Americans use the word “sweater” but the English say “jumper”. Americans wear “vests” over their shirts, but in England they wear “vests” under their shirts. An American man wears a “tuxedo” to a very fancy party, but an Englishman wears a “dinner jacket”. Americans talk about ’pants” or “slacks”, but the British talk about “trousers”.

Many expressions are also different in the two countries. In England, if you ire going to telephone friends, you “ring them up”. In America, “you give them a call”. The British use the word “lovely” to describe something they like. Americans use the word “nice” or “great”.

There are also some differences in grammar. For example, Americans almost always use the helping verb “do” with the verb “have”. They might say, “Do you have an extra pen?” The British often ask the question a different way. They might say, “Have you got an extra pen?”

These differences can be confusing if you are learning English. But there is a reason for the differences. Languages change over time. When the same language is used in different places, it changes differently in each place. This is what happened to English. It also happened to other languages, such as French. Many people in Canada speak French, but their French is different from the French spoken in France.

(Source: ‘Reading Power"- Beatrice S. Mikulecky & Linda Jeferies. Longman, New York)

Q: According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the options that have the same meaning as that of the given sentence.

Jack smiled, pretending to enjoy the joke.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the options that have the same meaning as that of the given sentence.

It might sound strange but I was pleased that it was over.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the options that have the same meaning as that of the given sentence

The Manager said that he had not misappropriated the fund.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the options that have the same meaning as that of the given sentence.

They rumored that Terry and Kate had been married for two years.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the options that have the same meaning as that of the given sentence.

The game will be held, rain or shine.