Vocabulary
We nearly missed the plane; we were only just _________.
A. timely
B. in time
C. on time
D. in time for
in time
No spectacle in the universe is ... than an exploding star
A. impressive
B. as impressive
C. more impressive
D. the most impressive
C. more impressive
Patients they suffer from common arthritis can be treated using heat, physical therapy, and aspirin.
Among the italic words in the sentence, which is incorrect?
A. they
B. from
C. can
D. heat
A. they
Man: Did you buy your ticket from a travel agent or from the airline?
Woman: Does it matter? They're all the same price
What does the woman mean?
A. There are many different airline fares available
B. Travel agents are all same
C. It matters where tickets are issued
D. It makes no difference where the tickets are purchased
D. It makes no difference where the tickets are purchased
If it is formal, it should begin with a polite salutation. If you don't know the recipient's name, call them Sir or Madam, but if you know their name, always use it (beginning with Mr. for men and Ms. for women). It should be brief, clear and to the point. End with Yours sincerely if you know the recipient's name, or Yours faithfully if you don't. Some people end theirs with Yours truly. Only use Best wishes at the end if it is informal.
What is the speaker talking about?
A formal letter
I’ve got all the data. Now I just need to _________ the answer.
A. work out
B. think out
C. make out
D. count out
work out
The horns of a rhinoceros continue ... throughout its entire lifetime.
A. it grows
B. to grow
C. they grow
D. grow
B. to grow
The modern racing bicycle is carefully engineered for safety, lightness, and reliable.
Among the italic words, which is incorrect?
A. modern
B. carefully
C. for
D. reliable
D. reliable
Man: When do you think your apples will be ready to pick?
Woman: you can always tell whether an apple's ripe by its color
What does the woman imply?
A. They should be picked before they're ripe
B. They should have been picked already
C. They'll get picked when they turn a certain color
D. They won't be picked until next year
C. They'll get picked when they turn a certain color
Our company is committed to helping employees learn more about their jobs and develop their skills, so we run regular sessions to facilitate this. These are usually in the form of seminars and workshops, and cover a wide range of subjects, including leadership skills, problem solving, decision-making, negotiation skills and interpersonal development. Our employees can then revise and practice these skills through our online program which is run on the company intranet. ?
True or false: The speaker thinks that his employees don't work hard enough.
False
It’s a good idea, but it’s _________ that the boss will agree with you.
A. unprobably
B. unlikely
C. improbably
D. likely
B. unlikely
In some parts of the world, not only ... a form of entertainment, but it is also a means of communication.
A. whistling
B. is whistling
C. that whistling is
D. why is whistling
B. is whistling
An important effect that criticism can have on contemporary poets is the assurance that there is a growing interest their work.
Among the italic words in the sentence, which is incorrect?
A. effect
B. can have
C. there is
D. interest their
D. interest their
Man: I thought you didn't have time to go to the bank
Woman: It was close, but I made it
What does the woman mean?
A. The bank was closed when she got there
B. The bank stayed open later than usual
C. She was able to do her banking
D. She didn't have enough time to go to the bank
C. She was able to do her banking
Ms. Akkabar: Hello, Mr. Andrews. What can I do for you today?
Mr. Andrews: I originally just wanted a checkup, but two days ago I lost a filling, and I think one of my crowns is coming loose. I guess that will be expensive to fix.
Ms. Akkabar: Well, it might be, but we have various payment options that might spread the cost. Take a seat and I'll have a look. Hmm. Your gums look a bit sore. How often do you brush and floss?
Mr. Andrews: About five times a day!
What is Ms. Akkabar's job?
Dentist
Airlines are already increasing their prices on the __________ that fuel prices are going to rise.
A. consumption
B. destruction
C. assumption
D. presumption
D. presumption
The spectacularly beautiful and sultry voice of Lena Horne made her ...
A. being a nationally celebrated vocalist
B. a vocalist was nationally celebrated
C. as nationally celebrated vocalist
D. a nationally celebrated vocalist
D. a nationally celebrated vocalist
Known for power, speed and maneuverability, the goshawk has short wings and a long tail, enabling them to dodge branches in pursuit of prey.
Among the italic words in the sentence, which is incorrect?
A. speed
B. a
C. enabling
D. them
D. them
Man: I just tried Richard's house and nobody answered.
Woman: That's odd. He left here at noon, so he should've arrived at least 30 minutes ago.
What can be inferred from the conversation?
A. Richard often goes home early
B. The woman expected Richard to be at home
C. Richard should not leave work early
D. The woman called Richard 30 minutes ago
B. The woman expected Richard to be at home
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (ACC) is one of the largest and most progressive animal control agencies in the United States. The ACC operates six animal shelters serving all unincorporated County areas and 50 contract cities. The ACC covers more than 3,200 square miles of cities, deserts, beaches, and mountains; from the Antelope Valley in the north to the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the south; as far east as the border of San Bernardino County and west all the way to Thousand Oaks. The ACC provides animal control and rescue services 24 hours a day, seven days a week in our service area.
According to the passage, ...
A. the ACC handles only domestic animals.
B. the ACC provides control and rescue services for some cities.
C. Animal Care and Control operates within and outside of Los Angeles County.
D. services are provided to any city or unincorporated area within the 3,200 miles covered by the Agency.
C. Animal Care and Control operates within and outside of Los Angeles County.
We need to involve at least 20 people on this project, ehewotris it can't go ahead.
Arrange the italic group of letters to get the correct word!
Otherwise
Lilian Wald's ... lies in the field of public health nursing.
A. contribution was most distinctive
B. whose most distinctive contribution
C. most contributions are distinctive
D. most distinctive contribution
D. most distinctive contribution
Lubrication is essential in machinery because if the moving part of a machine come into direct contact with each other, friction interferes with motion.
Among the italic words in the sentence, which is incorrect?
A. if
B. moving part
C. direct contact
D. each other
B. moving part
Woman: I can't decide whether to take Professor Brown's class or Professor Thomson's
Man: I can tell you this about Thomson: she knows how to get your attention and hold it.
What does the man imply about Professor Thomson?
A. She's difficult to understand
B. She gives longer assignments than Professor Brown
C. Her lectures are interesting
D. Her class meets more often than Professor Brown
C. Her lectures are interesting
The Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures Department routinely conducts price verification inspections at retail locations to confirm that prices charged to consumers are the same as those posted or advertised. On a typical visit to a store, the inspector will select up to 15 items and then take them to the check stand for payment. When the items' bar codes are scanned at the register, the price showing at the register must match what is posted on the shelf or advertised. If the prices do not match, the store will receive a notice of violation and the case may be turned over to the District Attorney's Office or local city attorney for prosecution.
According to the passage,
A. an inspector will usually find a pricing error when 15 items are being purchased.
B. an item costing less than the announced price will not be considered a violation.
C. a store receives a violation when the shelf or advertised price does not match the charged price.
D. price violation cases are automatically turned over to the appropriate jurisdiction's attorney office.
C. a store receives a violation when the shelf or advertised price does not match the charged price.