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Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation: whistle, survive, confide, wildlife

Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation: removed, missed, hoped, washed

Indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position primary stress: currency, assistant, argument, maximum

Indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position primary stress: precede, remind, notice, desire

What measures have been_ _to control traffic jam at rush hours?

So many Americans refuse.................face masks because they think that masks are for wimps.

Neil Armstrong was the first astronaut to step on...............moon in 1969.

I will give you my address.....................

Nam is motivated to study.................he knows that a good education can improve his life.

All four officers.................in the death of George Floyd have invoked their fifth amendment right against self incrimination

In some countries, environmental organizations have been....................to inform people and gain their support.

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

Handicraft is less standardized than ..................... products, hence less artistic or rather flawless.

When someone is down on their................., friends are not easy to find.

They invited him to the party, .................?

I looked the word up in the dictionary to refresh my...................of its exact meaning.

Nobody took any.................of the warning and they went swimming in the contaminated water.

If the boys played better, they ..................the football match.

Nowadays, most people rely ................. the mass media as their main source of information.

Habitat destruction has _seriously_ reduced the number of rare animals.

Such problems as haste and inexperience are a _universal_ feature of youth.

It was necessary to _divide_ the movie Roots‘ into five parts in order to show it on television.

Aren't you _putting the cart before the horse_ by deciding what to wear for the wedding before you've even been invited to it?

Peter and Susan are talking about their plan to make the beach clean.

Waiter: ― Let‘s clean up the beach on Saturday morning.

John: ― .................

Joana and David, two students, are talking about studying abroad.

Joana: ―I think studying abroad is the only way to get a well-paid job

David: ― .................. There're still many different ways to get it

The result _of_ the studies _have had_ a _strong_ impact _on_ future developments.

_Sleeping_, resting, and _to drink_ fruit _juice_ are the _best ways_ to cure for a cold.

_Most of_ these accidents _are caused_ by _inconsiderable_, selfish people _who don't even_ insure

I don‘t have much time to enjoy myself, John said.

Vinfast bought more D-segment cars than Toyota did in May 2020.

People are not allowed to take pictures of the palace‘s interior.

He has a weak heart. As a result, he cannot practice scuba diving.

The storm was so great. Many families had to be evacuated to safer parts of the city.

Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers than ever before, the (34)_ _of overweight people is at a new high. As people frantically search for a solution to this problem, they often try some of the popular fad diets being offered. Many people see fad diets as harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them. Unfortunately, not only don‘t fad diets usually (35)_ _the trick, they can actually be dangerous for your health.

Although permanent weight loss is the goal, few are able to achieve it. Experts estimate that 95 percent of dieters return to their starting weight, or even gain weight. While the reckless use of fad diets can bring (36)_ _initial results, long-term results are very rare.

(37)_ _, people who are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn to fad diets. Rather than being moderate, fad diets involve extreme dietary changes. They advise eating only one type of food, or they prohibit other types of foods entirely. This results in a situation where a person‘s body doesn‘t get all the vitamins and other things (38)_ _it needs to stay healthy.

(34).......................

Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers than ever before, the (34)_ _of overweight people is at a new high. As people frantically search for a solution to this problem, they often try some of the popular fad diets being offered. Many people see fad diets as harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them. Unfortunately, not only don‘t fad diets usually (35)_ _the trick, they can actually be dangerous for your health.

Although permanent weight loss is the goal, few are able to achieve it. Experts estimate that 95 percent of dieters return to their starting weight, or even gain weight. While the reckless use of fad diets can bring (36)_ _initial results, long-term results are very rare.

(37)_ _, people who are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn to fad diets. Rather than being moderate, fad diets involve extreme dietary changes. They advise eating only one type of food, or they prohibit other types of foods entirely. This results in a situation where a person‘s body doesn‘t get all the vitamins and other things (38)_ _it needs to stay healthy.

(35).....................

Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers than ever before, the (34)_ _of overweight people is at a new high. As people frantically search for a solution to this problem, they often try some of the popular fad diets being offered. Many people see fad diets as harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them. Unfortunately, not only don‘t fad diets usually (35)_ _the trick, they can actually be dangerous for your health.

Although permanent weight loss is the goal, few are able to achieve it. Experts estimate that 95 percent of dieters return to their starting weight, or even gain weight. While the reckless use of fad diets can bring (36)_ _initial results, long-term results are very rare.

(37)_ _, people who are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn to fad diets. Rather than being moderate, fad diets involve extreme dietary changes. They advise eating only one type of food, or they prohibit other types of foods entirely. This results in a situation where a person‘s body doesn‘t get all the vitamins and other things (38)_ _it needs to stay healthy.

(36)....................

Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers than ever before, the (34)_ _of overweight people is at a new high. As people frantically search for a solution to this problem, they often try some of the popular fad diets being offered. Many people see fad diets as harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them. Unfortunately, not only don‘t fad diets usually (35)_ _the trick, they can actually be dangerous for your health.

Although permanent weight loss is the goal, few are able to achieve it. Experts estimate that 95 percent of dieters return to their starting weight, or even gain weight. While the reckless use of fad diets can bring (36)_ _initial results, long-term results are very rare.

(37)_ _, people who are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn to fad diets. Rather than being moderate, fad diets involve extreme dietary changes. They advise eating only one type of food, or they prohibit other types of foods entirely. This results in a situation where a person‘s body doesn‘t get all the vitamins and other things (38)_ _it needs to stay healthy.

(37)...................

Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers than ever before, the (34)_ _of overweight people is at a new high. As people frantically search for a solution to this problem, they often try some of the popular fad diets being offered. Many people see fad diets as harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them. Unfortunately, not only don‘t fad diets usually (35)_ _the trick, they can actually be dangerous for your health.

Although permanent weight loss is the goal, few are able to achieve it. Experts estimate that 95 percent of dieters return to their starting weight, or even gain weight. While the reckless use of fad diets can bring (36)_ _initial results, long-term results are very rare.

(37)_ _, people who are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn to fad diets. Rather than being moderate, fad diets involve extreme dietary changes. They advise eating only one type of food, or they prohibit other types of foods entirely. This results in a situation where a person‘s body doesn‘t get all the vitamins and other things (38)_ _it needs to stay healthy.

(38).....................

Do you think animals can predict the weather or other natural events? Farmers living in the countryside think _so_. For hundreds of years, they have observed animals and noticed many things about the way animals act. For example, some farmers believe that if they see swans flying into the wind, a hurricane is coming. Or, when cows lie down, a rainstorm is coming. There are many traditional stories connecting animals and natural events. Some scientists are taking another look at animals to see if there is any truth behind these stories and beliefs. They have found some surprising things.

Kiyoshi Shimamura is a Japanese earthquake researcher. He noticed an increase in dog bites a short time before earthquakes hit. Then, he did an investigation of twelve public health centers in Kobe, Japan. These health centers treated people after a big earthquake. Shimamura noticed that the month before the big earthquake, treatment for animal bites had increased. In fact, _aggressive_ behavior in dogs, such as biting and barking loudly, jumped 60 percent!

Other animals change their behavior before an earthquake as well. For example, fish in ponds or lakes begin swimming together in large groups only in the middle of the water and not near the edges. Also, birds may fly away from their nests for many days, leaving their eggs unprotected. These behaviors suggest that animals may be able to predict natural events, such as earthquakes, better than people.

What is the main idea of this reading?

Do you think animals can predict the weather or other natural events? Farmers living in the countryside think _so_. For hundreds of years, they have observed animals and noticed many things about the way animals act. For example, some farmers believe that if they see swans flying into the wind, a hurricane is coming. Or, when cows lie down, a rainstorm is coming. There are many traditional stories connecting animals and natural events. Some scientists are taking another look at animals to see if there is any truth behind these stories and beliefs. They have found some surprising things.

Kiyoshi Shimamura is a Japanese earthquake researcher. He noticed an increase in dog bites a short time before earthquakes hit. Then, he did an investigation of twelve public health centers in Kobe, Japan. These health centers treated people after a big earthquake. Shimamura noticed that the month before the big earthquake, treatment for animal bites had increased. In fact, _aggressive_ behavior in dogs, such as biting and barking loudly, jumped 60 percent!

Other animals change their behavior before an earthquake as well. For example, fish in ponds or lakes begin swimming together in large groups only in the middle of the water and not near the edges. Also, birds may fly away from their nests for many days, leaving their eggs unprotected. These behaviors suggest that animals may be able to predict natural events, such as earthquakes, better than people.

The word "_so_" in paragraph 1 refers to_ _.

Do you think animals can predict the weather or other natural events? Farmers living in the countryside think _so_. For hundreds of years, they have observed animals and noticed many things about the way animals act. For example, some farmers believe that if they see swans flying into the wind, a hurricane is coming. Or, when cows lie down, a rainstorm is coming. There are many traditional stories connecting animals and natural events. Some scientists are taking another look at animals to see if there is any truth behind these stories and beliefs. They have found some surprising things.

Kiyoshi Shimamura is a Japanese earthquake researcher. He noticed an increase in dog bites a short time before earthquakes hit. Then, he did an investigation of twelve public health centers in Kobe, Japan. These health centers treated people after a big earthquake. Shimamura noticed that the month before the big earthquake, treatment for animal bites had increased. In fact, _aggressive_ behavior in dogs, such as biting and barking loudly, jumped 60 percent!

Other animals change their behavior before an earthquake as well. For example, fish in ponds or lakes begin swimming together in large groups only in the middle of the water and not near the edges. Also, birds may fly away from their nests for many days, leaving their eggs unprotected. These behaviors suggest that animals may be able to predict natural events, such as earthquakes, better than people.

The word "_aggressive_" in paragraph 2 mostly means _ __.

Do you think animals can predict the weather or other natural events? Farmers living in the countryside think _so_. For hundreds of years, they have observed animals and noticed many things about the way animals act. For example, some farmers believe that if they see swans flying into the wind, a hurricane is coming. Or, when cows lie down, a rainstorm is coming. There are many traditional stories connecting animals and natural events. Some scientists are taking another look at animals to see if there is any truth behind these stories and beliefs. They have found some surprising things.

Kiyoshi Shimamura is a Japanese earthquake researcher. He noticed an increase in dog bites a short time before earthquakes hit. Then, he did an investigation of twelve public health centers in Kobe, Japan. These health centers treated people after a big earthquake. Shimamura noticed that the month before the big earthquake, treatment for animal bites had increased. In fact, _aggressive_ behavior in dogs, such as biting and barking loudly, jumped 60 percent!

Other animals change their behavior before an earthquake as well. For example, fish in ponds or lakes begin swimming together in large groups only in the middle of the water and not near the edges. Also, birds may fly away from their nests for many days, leaving their eggs unprotected. These behaviors suggest that animals may be able to predict natural events, such as earthquakes, better than people.

According to the passage, birds may fly away from their nests because.......................

Do you think animals can predict the weather or other natural events? Farmers living in the countryside think _so_. For hundreds of years, they have observed animals and noticed many things about the way animals act. For example, some farmers believe that if they see swans flying into the wind, a hurricane is coming. Or, when cows lie down, a rainstorm is coming. There are many traditional stories connecting animals and natural events. Some scientists are taking another look at animals to see if there is any truth behind these stories and beliefs. They have found some surprising things.

Kiyoshi Shimamura is a Japanese earthquake researcher. He noticed an increase in dog bites a short time before earthquakes hit. Then, he did an investigation of twelve public health centers in Kobe, Japan. These health centers treated people after a big earthquake. Shimamura noticed that the month before the big earthquake, treatment for animal bites had increased. In fact, _aggressive_ behavior in dogs, such as biting and barking loudly, jumped 60 percent!

Other animals change their behavior before an earthquake as well. For example, fish in ponds or lakes begin swimming together in large groups only in the middle of the water and not near the edges. Also, birds may fly away from their nests for many days, leaving their eggs unprotected. These behaviors suggest that animals may be able to predict natural events, such as earthquakes, better than people.

Which of the following is TRUE about Kiyoshi Shimamura‘s investigation as stated in the passage?

For a long time, it was thought that the answer for the question ―where does excellence come from?‖ hinged, in large part, upon talent. Hard work may be important but if you don‘t have the ability, you are never going to become top class. It is the notion that high-level performers have excellence encoded in their DNA.

It turns out that this point of view is mistaken. Dozens of studies have found that high-flyers across all disciplines learn no faster than those who reach lower levels of _attainment_ – hour after hour, they improve at almost identical rates. The difference is simply that high achievers practise for more hours. Further research has shown that when students seem to possess a particular gift, it is often because _they_ have been given extra tuition at home.

The question of talent versus practice/experience would not matter much if it was merely theoretical. But it is much more than that. It influences the way we think and feel, and the way we engage with our world. And it determines our motivation. To see how, consider an employee who believes success is all about talent – this is known as the ‗fixed mindset‘. Why would they bother to work hard? If they have the right genes, won‘t they just cruise to the top? And if they lack talent, well, why bother at all? And who can blame someone for having this kind of attitude, given the underlying premise? If, on the other hand, they really believe that practice trumps talent — the ‗growth mindset‘ — they will persevere. They will see failure as an opportunity to adapt and grow. And if they are right, they will eventually excel. What we decide about the nature of talent, then, could scarcely be more important.

So, how to create a growth mindset within an organisation? Interventions which have presented participants with the powerful evidence of how excellence derived from perseverance – which explains the possibility of personal transformation – have had a dramatic impact on motivation and performance. When this is allied with clearly identifiable pathways from shop floor to top floor, so that employees can see the route ahead, these results are strengthened further.

Which is the most suitable title for the passage?

For a long time, it was thought that the answer for the question ―where does excellence come from?‖ hinged, in large part, upon talent. Hard work may be important but if you don‘t have the ability, you are never going to become top class. It is the notion that high-level performers have excellence encoded in their DNA.

It turns out that this point of view is mistaken. Dozens of studies have found that high-flyers across all disciplines learn no faster than those who reach lower levels of _attainment_ – hour after hour, they improve at almost identical rates. The difference is simply that high achievers practise for more hours. Further research has shown that when students seem to possess a particular gift, it is often because _they_ have been given extra tuition at home.

The question of talent versus practice/experience would not matter much if it was merely theoretical. But it is much more than that. It influences the way we think and feel, and the way we engage with our world. And it determines our motivation. To see how, consider an employee who believes success is all about talent – this is known as the ‗fixed mindset‘. Why would they bother to work hard? If they have the right genes, won‘t they just cruise to the top? And if they lack talent, well, why bother at all? And who can blame someone for having this kind of attitude, given the underlying premise? If, on the other hand, they really believe that practice trumps talent — the ‗growth mindset‘ — they will persevere. They will see failure as an opportunity to adapt and grow. And if they are right, they will eventually excel. What we decide about the nature of talent, then, could scarcely be more important.

So, how to create a growth mindset within an organisation? Interventions which have presented participants with the powerful evidence of how excellence derived from perseverance – which explains the possibility of personal transformation – have had a dramatic impact on motivation and performance. When this is allied with clearly identifiable pathways from shop floor to top floor, so that employees can see the route ahead, these results are strengthened further.

The writer believes we should learn more about ...................

For a long time, it was thought that the answer for the question ―where does excellence come from?‖ hinged, in large part, upon talent. Hard work may be important but if you don‘t have the ability, you are never going to become top class. It is the notion that high-level performers have excellence encoded in their DNA.

It turns out that this point of view is mistaken. Dozens of studies have found that high-flyers across all disciplines learn no faster than those who reach lower levels of _attainment_ – hour after hour, they improve at almost identical rates. The difference is simply that high achievers practise for more hours. Further research has shown that when students seem to possess a particular gift, it is often because _they_ have been given extra tuition at home.

The question of talent versus practice/experience would not matter much if it was merely theoretical. But it is much more than that. It influences the way we think and feel, and the way we engage with our world. And it determines our motivation. To see how, consider an employee who believes success is all about talent – this is known as the ‗fixed mindset‘. Why would they bother to work hard? If they have the right genes, won‘t they just cruise to the top? And if they lack talent, well, why bother at all? And who can blame someone for having this kind of attitude, given the underlying premise? If, on the other hand, they really believe that practice trumps talent — the ‗growth mindset‘ — they will persevere. They will see failure as an opportunity to adapt and grow. And if they are right, they will eventually excel. What we decide about the nature of talent, then, could scarcely be more important.

So, how to create a growth mindset within an organisation? Interventions which have presented participants with the powerful evidence of how excellence derived from perseverance – which explains the possibility of personal transformation – have had a dramatic impact on motivation and performance. When this is allied with clearly identifiable pathways from shop floor to top floor, so that employees can see the route ahead, these results are strengthened further.

The word "_attainment_ " in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _ _.

For a long time, it was thought that the answer for the question ―where does excellence come from?‖ hinged, in large part, upon talent. Hard work may be important but if you don‘t have the ability, you are never going to become top class. It is the notion that high-level performers have excellence encoded in their DNA.

It turns out that this point of view is mistaken. Dozens of studies have found that high-flyers across all disciplines learn no faster than those who reach lower levels of _attainment_ – hour after hour, they improve at almost identical rates. The difference is simply that high achievers practise for more hours. Further research has shown that when students seem to possess a particular gift, it is often because _they_ have been given extra tuition at home.

The question of talent versus practice/experience would not matter much if it was merely theoretical. But it is much more than that. It influences the way we think and feel, and the way we engage with our world. And it determines our motivation. To see how, consider an employee who believes success is all about talent – this is known as the ‗fixed mindset‘. Why would they bother to work hard? If they have the right genes, won‘t they just cruise to the top? And if they lack talent, well, why bother at all? And who can blame someone for having this kind of attitude, given the underlying premise? If, on the other hand, they really believe that practice trumps talent — the ‗growth mindset‘ — they will persevere. They will see failure as an opportunity to adapt and grow. And if they are right, they will eventually excel. What we decide about the nature of talent, then, could scarcely be more important.

So, how to create a growth mindset within an organisation? Interventions which have presented participants with the powerful evidence of how excellence derived from perseverance – which explains the possibility of personal transformation – have had a dramatic impact on motivation and performance. When this is allied with clearly identifiable pathways from shop floor to top floor, so that employees can see the route ahead, these results are strengthened further.

The word "_they_" in paragraph 2 refers to....................

For a long time, it was thought that the answer for the question ―where does excellence come from?‖ hinged, in large part, upon talent. Hard work may be important but if you don‘t have the ability, you are never going to become top class. It is the notion that high-level performers have excellence encoded in their DNA.

It turns out that this point of view is mistaken. Dozens of studies have found that high-flyers across all disciplines learn no faster than those who reach lower levels of _attainment_ – hour after hour, they improve at almost identical rates. The difference is simply that high achievers practise for more hours. Further research has shown that when students seem to possess a particular gift, it is often because _they_ have been given extra tuition at home.

The question of talent versus practice/experience would not matter much if it was merely theoretical. But it is much more than that. It influences the way we think and feel, and the way we engage with our world. And it determines our motivation. To see how, consider an employee who believes success is all about talent – this is known as the ‗fixed mindset‘. Why would they bother to work hard? If they have the right genes, won‘t they just cruise to the top? And if they lack talent, well, why bother at all? And who can blame someone for having this kind of attitude, given the underlying premise? If, on the other hand, they really believe that practice trumps talent — the ‗growth mindset‘ — they will persevere. They will see failure as an opportunity to adapt and grow. And if they are right, they will eventually excel. What we decide about the nature of talent, then, could scarcely be more important.

So, how to create a growth mindset within an organisation? Interventions which have presented participants with the powerful evidence of how excellence derived from perseverance – which explains the possibility of personal transformation – have had a dramatic impact on motivation and performance. When this is allied with clearly identifiable pathways from shop floor to top floor, so that employees can see the route ahead, these results are strengthened further.

Research suggests that successful people.................

For a long time, it was thought that the answer for the question ―where does excellence come from?‖ hinged, in large part, upon talent. Hard work may be important but if you don‘t have the ability, you are never going to become top class. It is the notion that high-level performers have excellence encoded in their DNA.

It turns out that this point of view is mistaken. Dozens of studies have found that high-flyers across all disciplines learn no faster than those who reach lower levels of _attainment_ – hour after hour, they improve at almost identical rates. The difference is simply that high achievers practise for more hours. Further research has shown that when students seem to possess a particular gift, it is often because _they_ have been given extra tuition at home.

The question of talent versus practice/experience would not matter much if it was merely theoretical. But it is much more than that. It influences the way we think and feel, and the way we engage with our world. And it determines our motivation. To see how, consider an employee who believes success is all about talent – this is known as the ‗fixed mindset‘. Why would they bother to work hard? If they have the right genes, won‘t they just cruise to the top? And if they lack talent, well, why bother at all? And who can blame someone for having this kind of attitude, given the underlying premise? If, on the other hand, they really believe that practice trumps talent — the ‗growth mindset‘ — they will persevere. They will see failure as an opportunity to adapt and grow. And if they are right, they will eventually excel. What we decide about the nature of talent, then, could scarcely be more important.

So, how to create a growth mindset within an organisation? Interventions which have presented participants with the powerful evidence of how excellence derived from perseverance – which explains the possibility of personal transformation – have had a dramatic impact on motivation and performance. When this is allied with clearly identifiable pathways from shop floor to top floor, so that employees can see the route ahead, these results are strengthened further.

In paragraph 3, the writer poses several direct questions in order to........................

For a long time, it was thought that the answer for the question ―where does excellence come from?‖ hinged, in large part, upon talent. Hard work may be important but if you don‘t have the ability, you are never going to become top class. It is the notion that high-level performers have excellence encoded in their DNA.

It turns out that this point of view is mistaken. Dozens of studies have found that high-flyers across all disciplines learn no faster than those who reach lower levels of _attainment_ – hour after hour, they improve at almost identical rates. The difference is simply that high achievers practise for more hours. Further research has shown that when students seem to possess a particular gift, it is often because _they_ have been given extra tuition at home.

The question of talent versus practice/experience would not matter much if it was merely theoretical. But it is much more than that. It influences the way we think and feel, and the way we engage with our world. And it determines our motivation. To see how, consider an employee who believes success is all about talent – this is known as the ‗fixed mindset‘. Why would they bother to work hard? If they have the right genes, won‘t they just cruise to the top? And if they lack talent, well, why bother at all? And who can blame someone for having this kind of attitude, given the underlying premise? If, on the other hand, they really believe that practice trumps talent — the ‗growth mindset‘ — they will persevere. They will see failure as an opportunity to adapt and grow. And if they are right, they will eventually excel. What we decide about the nature of talent, then, could scarcely be more important.

So, how to create a growth mindset within an organisation? Interventions which have presented participants with the powerful evidence of how excellence derived from perseverance – which explains the possibility of personal transformation – have had a dramatic impact on motivation and performance. When this is allied with clearly identifiable pathways from shop floor to top floor, so that employees can see the route ahead, these results are strengthened further.

Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage?