Reading Comprehension
What is the main idea of a reading passage about renewable energy sources?
Renewable energy sources are important alternatives to fossil fuels and are becoming more widely used.
What is the speaker’s opinion about the new library policy?
The speaker thinks the new policy is inconvenient and unfair to students
What does “analyze” mean? Use it in a sentence.
Analyze means to examine something in detail. Example: I will analyze the data before drawing conclusions.
Choose the correct form: “She ______ finished her homework.” (A) has (B) have
A) has.
According to the text, what is one benefit of wind power?
Wind power produces electricity without releasing harmful gases or pollution.
According to the lecture, what causes ocean currents to shift?
Changes in temperature and wind patterns cause ocean currents to shift.
What’s the difference between “assume” and “predict”?
Assume means to believe without proof; predict means to say what will happen in the future based on evidence.
Is this sentence correct? Why or why not? “He don’t like coffee.”
Incorrect. It should be “He doesn’t like coffee.”
What does the word "sustainable" most likely mean in the context of the article?
It means capable of being maintained over time without harming the environment.
What is the main purpose of the professor’s lecture?
To explain why ocean currents change and why it’s important to understand these changes.
Choose the correct word: “The professor’s theory was highly __________ by the academic community.” (A) accepted (B) criticized (C) refused
B) criticized.
Fill in the blank: “If I _____ more time, I would take another class.” (A) have (B) had
B) had
Why does the author mention Norway in the passage?
To give an example of a country successfully using renewable energy, mostly hydropower.
How does the student in the conversation feel about the library’s new schedule?
The student feels frustrated and thinks the library does not consider students’ needs.
Give a synonym and antonym for the word “beneficial.”
Synonym: helpful. Antonym: harmful
Correct this sentence: “I going to the store yesterday.”
“I went to the store yesterday.”
Summarize the reading passage in 2–3 sentences using your own words.
Answers will vary but should include the importance of renewable energy, examples like wind and hydropower, and sustainability.
After listening to the audio, summarize the speaker’s main point and one supporting detail.
Ocean currents shift due to temperature and wind changes; for example, wind pushes water causing currents to change direction.
Explain the difference between “efficient” and “effective” with examples.
“Efficient” means doing something with minimal waste; “Effective” means achieving the desired result. Examples: Efficient: She completed the task quickly. Effective: The ad campaign worked.
Identify the tense and rewrite: “By the time she arrived, the movie had already started.”
Past perfect tense. Rewritten: “The movie had started before she arrived.”