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Pronunciation and English Use Exercises

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Pronunciation and English Use Exercises

The document consists of exercises for English language learners, focusing on pronunciation, use of English, word formation, error recognition, and writing skills. It includes multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank tasks, and sentence transformation activities. The content is organized into units that cover various topics related to jobs, urban living, and environmental issues.

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UNIT 4

I. PRONUNCIATION (5 QUESTIONS)

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following questions.

1. A. intelligence B. security C. manager D. property


2. A. attack B. management C. demand D. application
3. A. vertical B. farmer C. surgery D. layer
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in the following questions.

4. A. destination B. security C. application D. electrician


5. A. management B. flexible C. particle D. interact
II. USE OF ENGLISH (14 QUESTIONS)

6. I believe that in the future ______________ will play an important role in protecting digital information.
A. cyber security managers B. vertical farmers
C. drone pilot D. robotic surgeon

7. I think I __________ great jobs in the future thanks to my skills and education.
A. am having B. have C. will have D. am going to have
8. Make sure to prepare carefully so that you ___________ late for the 2.30 p.m. train.
A. will be B. won’t be C. are D. are not
9. ____________ are important for effectively balancing work, study and personal commitments.
A. Teamwork skills B. Communication skills
C. Foreign languages D. Time management skills

10. A good employee needs to possess qualities like __________, teamwork, and adaptability to excel in their job.
A. punctuality B. punctually C. punctual D. unpunctual
11. Mr. Robert asked the candidate, “Are you a graduate with strong qualifications that make you stand out from
others?”
A. Mr. Robert asked the candidate that you are a graduate with strong qualifications that make you stand out from
others.
B. Mr. Robert asked the candidate if she was a graduate with strong qualifications that made her stand out from
others.
C. Mr. Robert asked the candidate whether she is a graduate with strong qualifications that make her stand out from
others.
D. Mr. Robert asked the candidate to graduate with strong qualifications that make her stand out from others.
12. How do you effectively _____________ job applications to decide on which candidates to interview?
A. use up B. fill in C. sort through D. top up
13. Kate said to John, “I’m going to have an interview at a technology company tomorrow for my dream job.”
A. Kate told John that she is going to have an interview at a technology company tomorrow for her dream job.
B. Kate told John she was going to have an interview at a technology company the following day for her dream job.
C. Kate told John to have an interview at a technology company the next day for her dream job.
D. Kate told John that she was going to have an interview at a technology company the day before for her dream job.
14. Employers highly value candidates with strong _______________ in today's fast-paced work environment. They
can handle multiple responsibilities efficiently.
A. problem-solving skills C. communication skills
B. creativity D. multitasking skills
15. A teacher is talking to her student about future jobs.
Sarah: ____________ I appreciate your advice and I'll definitely look into those opportunities.

Ms. Green: You're welcome, Sarah. Remember, it's important to follow your passion and do what you love.

A. It’s my pleasure. B. No problem.


C. Thank you so much. D. I will give you my email soon.

Choose the option that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined part in the following questions.

16. Cyber security managers must keep an eye on potential threats to ensure the safety of digital systems.
A. check B. damage C. neglect D. oversee
17. Artificial intelligence helps doctors effectively diagnose medical conditions.
A. productively B. incorrectly C. terribly D. awfully
Choose the option that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part in the following questions.

18. The drone pilot demonstrated high accuracy when navigating the drone through narrow spaces.
A. identity B. distinction C. error D. difference
19. A flexible website designer excels in time management, allowing them to adapt to various project timelines.
A. changeable B. adjustable C. adaptable D. invariable
III. WORD FORMATION (5 QUESTIONS)

Write the correct form or compound of the given words.

20. The boss requires ____________ from all employees to ensure smooth operations. (PUNCTUAL)
21. The ____________ team of colleagues worked together to complete the project ahead of schedule.
(COOPERATE)
22. She lost her ____________ because she had to wait for the bus for too long. (PATIENT)
23. Learning effective time ____________ skills can help students balance their schoolwork and extracurricular
activities more efficiently. (MANAGE)
24. Her ____________ made it difficult for her to adapt to new situations and work with others. (FLEXIBLE)
IV. ERROR RECOGNITION (3 QUESTIONS)
Find the underlined part that needs correction in the following questions.

25. After the surgery, he followed the doctor's instructions careful for a quick
recovery.
A. surgery B. doctor’s C. careful D. recovery
26. She asked me if I am going to work as an apprentice at a well-known
entertainment company the following month.
A. asked B. am going C. an apprenticeD. the following month
27. I think vertical farming are the future of agriculture, promising efficient use of
space and sustainable food production.
A. are B. promising C. use of D. food production
V. WRITING (8 QUESTIONS)

27. “Do you want to attend the job fair with me tomorrow?” Danny asked Tina. (THE FOLLOWING)
 Danny asked Tina __________________________________________________.

28. 3D printing technicians will meticulously create intricate designs using advanced technology and precision
techniques. I guess so. (Use THAT-CLAUSE)
 _____________________________________________________.

29. The interviewer told him that job required specific skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-
solving abilities.
(Use direct speech with SAID)
 The interviewer ____________________________________________________.
30. He may have enough qualifications and qualities of a good employee. He might get a job at one of the world's
leading technology companies. (IF)
 _____________________________________________________.

Use the given words or phrases to make a complete sentence.


31. Creativity / work / involve / think / outside / box / find / innovative solutions / challenges.
 _____________________________________________________.

32. Enthusiastic employees / always / bring / positive attitude / work / and inspire / others / their energy.
 _____________________________________________________.
Put the words in the correct order to make a correct sentence.

33. Honestly / to / admitting / a solution / can / find / a mistake / lead / a / effort / cooperative / to / .
 _____________________________________________________.
34. and achieve / Problem-solving skills / important / challenges / are/ success / for / they / to / as / overcome /
enable / us / jobs / future / .
 _____________________________________________________.

UNIT 5

I. PRONUNCIATION (5 QUESTIONS)

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following questions.

1. A. facilities B. access C. urban D. attack

2. A. thermal B. healthcare C. smoothie D. strengthen

3. A. priority B. resident C. electricity D. public

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in the following questions.

4. A. community B. residential C. security D. renewable

5. A. servant B. system C. transport D. transform

II. USE OF ENGLISH (14 QUESTIONS)

Choose the best option to complete the following questions.

6. Modern cities offer _______________ compared to rural areas for everyday living.

A. better facilities B. good facility C. the best facilities D. a very good facility

7. Good air and water quality, as well as plenty of ___________, make for a healthy living environment.

A. waste B. pollution C. green spaces D. rubbish

8. A ___________ healthcare system for everyone is an essential feature of a good living environment.

A. reliability B. reliable C. more reliable D. as reliable as

9. A green city uses _________________ to save resources and protect the environment for future generations.

A. electricity B. air conditioning C. vehicles D. renewable energy

10. Tonight, our family is going to eat out at a restaurant ________ offers fresh food provided by an organic farm.

A. which B. who C. whose D. X

11. Public services are _____________ in urban areas than in rural areas due to population density.

A. more accessible B. the least accessible C. as accessible as possible D. accessibler

12. We need to find low-cost housing options that are _____________ for our budget and needs.

A. expensive B. excessive C. affordable D. high-priced


13. Volunteering at the local food bank is _____________ community service activity I've participated in.

A. the most rewarding B. more rewarding C. as rewarding D. less rewarding

14. Mr. Charles, _________ is a city planner, aims to develop urban farming as a feature of a green city.

A. that B. who C. X D. which

15. The students are discussing ways to improve the living environment in their life-skills class.

Student 1: Hey, have you thought about ways to make our neighborhood better?

Student 2: Yeah, I think we should plant more trees and create community gardens.

Student 1: ________________ It would make our area greener and more beautiful.

A. Do you have any ideas? B. I want to help improve our environment.

C. That's a great plan! D. I’ll come with you.

Choose the option that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined part in the following questions.

16. There are various waste solutions available to help reduce pollution and protect our environment.

A. special B. several C. little D. similar

17. The challenges in our healthcare system highlight the need for urgent improvements and innovative solutions.

A. obstacles B. advantages C. complication D. simplicity

Choose the option that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part in the following questions.

18. Low-cost housing provides affordable shelter for families with limited financial resources in our community.

A. cost-effective housing B. economical housing

C. high-end housing D. low-income housing

19. We should use renewable energy like solar or wind power to help protect the environment.

A. preserve B. replace C. develop D. destroy

III. WORD FORMATION (5 QUESTIONS)

Write the correct form of the given words.

20. Living in rural areas can be more ____________ than living in urban areas due to transportation challenges.
(EXHAUST)

21. Developing urban farming to ensure the most efficient use of urban space is our top ____________. (PRIORITISE)

22. The ____________ of traditional gas stations into electric charging stations is as important as promoting renewable
energy sources. (TRANSFORM)

23. ____________ has increased the need for community service to support growing populations and improve
neighborhoods. (URBAN)

24. Life in the countryside is ____________ than life in a bustling city. (PEACE)

IV. ERROR RECOGNITION (3 QUESTIONS)

Find the underlined part that needs correction in the following questions.

25. Air and water quality in rural areas will be typically the best than in urban

areas if we continue polluting rivers and the air.


A. and B. the best C. if D. polluting

26. Residents which use public transport contribute to reducing traffic congestion

and pollution in urban areas.

A. which B. contribute C. reducing D. urban areas

27. Daniel, that is a volunteer at the local community centre, enjoys helping

others and making a positive impact.

A. that B. at C. enjoys D. making

V. WRITING (8 QUESTIONS)

Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) or instruction in brackets.

28. Tina is working for an environmental non-governmental organisation. She inspires us to take positive action to
improve air and water quality. (WHO)

 _____________________________________________________.
29. The transport system in rural areas is not as convenient as in urban areas. (THAN)

 The transport system ________________________________________________.


30. These days, factory workers are looking for low-cost housing. They can find affordable options through various
community programs. (Use defining relative clause)

 _____________________________________________________.
31. Constructing green buildings is more important than many other ways to promote environmental sustainability.
(MOST)

 _____________________________________________________.
Use the given words or phrases to make a complete sentence.

32. I / prefer / living / green cities / have / many parks and trees / .

 _____________________________________________________.
33. Job opportunities / urban areas / be / abundant / than / rural areas / due to / presence / multiple industries / .

 _____________________________________________________.
Put the words in the correct order to make a correct sentence.

34. place / David / better / for / volunteers / a / community / make / service / it / in / to / neighbourhood at weekends /
his / .

 _____________________________________________________.
35. whose / and sustainability / urban / Lily, / is / about / mother / city planner, / is / passionate / a / development / .

 _____________________________________________________.

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