Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.

By the time the rescue team arrived, the villagers _______ for three days in the flooded area.

Neither of the candidates _______ to disclose their financial records before the election.

She asked me whether I _______ the package the following day.

The new bridge _______ over the river by the end of next year.

If I _______ what you were going through at that time, I would have offered my help immediately.

Choose the underlined word/phrase that needs fixing: She suggested to visit the museum on Saturday morning.

The committee demanded that every member _______ his report before Friday.

Despite _______ for hours, the climbers failed to reach the summit before the storm hit.

The word that is closest in meaning to 'ubiquitous' is:

Choose the correct form of the word: His _______ (behave) in class caused the teacher to call his parents.

The idiom 'to bite off more than you can chew' means:

Choose the preposition that best completes the sentence: The new policy is aimed _______ reducing carbon emissions by 30%.

Read the passage and choose the best answer.

'The Amazon rainforest, often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth," produces approximately 20% of the world's oxygen. However, deforestation has reached alarming rates, with an area equivalent to three football fields lost every minute. Scientists warn that if deforestation continues at this pace, the consequences for global climate patterns will be catastrophic and irreversible.'

What is the author's main purpose in writing this passage?

What does the word 'irreversible' in the passage most nearly mean?

Fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb: 'Could you _______ the volume? I can barely hear the speaker.'

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in brackets: 'If he had studied harder, he _______ (pass) the exam with flying colours.'

Write a short paragraph (about 120-150 words) about the following topic: 'Many people believe that technology brings more drawbacks than benefits to teenagers today.' Do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and explanations to support your opinion.

Read the following quote and write a thoughtful response (about 150-180 words): 'Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.' — Albert Einstein. What do you think Einstein meant by this? Do you agree with him? Explain your viewpoint using real-life examples or personal experiences.