Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words.
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following exchanges.
Choose the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Write the correct forms of the words in brackets.
Read the following passage and choose the best answers
RSPCA stands for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Founded in 1824, it is one of the oldest and largest animal welfare charity in the world. Its main aim is (26) __________ cruelty to animals by promoting their care and protection. It also ensures that pets, farm animals and wild animals are not harmed in any way. Here are some of the things that the organization does. Firstly, it rescues and treats animals. Every day of the year, the inspectors investigate cruelty complaints. If necessary, they will take animals away from harmful situations and make sure the animals get the (27) __________ and care they need. Secondly, the RSPCA has animal shelters across the country where stray animals are looked after until they can find a new home. (28) __________, it organizes campaigns on important issues in order to get a change in the law. In 2005, it succeeded in making fox hunting illegal. Through its campaigns, it also helps (29) __________ community awareness of animal welfare issues. What can you do to help the RSPCA? You can make a donation, adopt a homeless animal, or participate (30) __________ a variety of interesting fundraising events such as the Million Paws Walk or Cupcake Day. You can also join the RSPCA as a volunteer. There is voluntary work for everyone, however much or little free time you have.
Read the following passages about two famous fundraising events. Choose the best answers.
ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE
The Ice Bucket Challenge is a campaign to promote awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease – and raise funds for research. A person makes a video of themselves dumping a bucket of ice water on their head, posts it on Facebook, Instagram or other social media sites, and then nominates a minimum of three people to do the same things within 24 hours or donate $100 to the ALS Association. It quickly went from a fundraising campaign to a viral Internet sensation in July and August, 2014. According to the New York Times, more than 17 million people posted videos online, including former president George W. Bush. On August 29th, 2014, the ALS Association announced that the total donation had exceeded $100 million.
WORLD’S BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan Cancer Support’s biggest fundraising event. Each year, people all over the UK and worldwide host their own coffee morning. Coffee mornings can be held in homes, workplaces or schools. The first official event took place in 1990 with a simple idea: some people came together for a cup of coffee and a slide of cake, and made a donation to the organization to help support people living with cancer. It has grown into the biggest fundraising event of its kind and raised more than £275 million. In 2021 alone, World’s Biggest Coffee Morning raised £27 million. The official date in 2022 is Friday 30th September, but people can host theirs at any time. Companies also join in the event. For example, Marks and Spencer will donate 10% from sales of classic cakes and a selection of limited homeware products to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Choose the option that best completes each of the following questions.