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Hi, The thing I wonder here is the use of "functionality". As I know, that word is a countable noun, so I think that sentence should be " "That being said, CMSs can include a lots more functionalities, and many CMSs do." or am I wrong??? In this case, it is an adjective!!! Thanks!

Hi all, I've read this sentence in my book, I wonder whether it's correct or not, pls comment! "That being said, CMSs can include a lot more functionality, and many CMSs do." Tuong

1. Dinosaurs may have become extinct because of either the eruption of volcanoes (__________) . A or the impact of a meteor B and a meteor¡¯s impact C or a meteor impacted D nor the impact of a meteor 2. At the war¡¯s conclusion some 20,000 people lay dead and another 10,000 were arrested, shot, or (________) . A send into exile B sending into exile C to send into exile D sent into exile 3. Robert Owen hoped to prove that it was possible to both make profits and (_______) with dignity. A which treats workers B treating workers C treat workers D to treat workers 4. The new immigrants fit into an economy that now depended more on growing coffee (_________) the sugar to sweeten it. A as on producing B to produce C than on producing D or to be produced Tuong

1. Psychologists have found that lie detectors are simply not (reliable). A initial B trustworthy C notorious D decided 2. The notion of gender roles is not (peculiar) to sociology. A aware B certain C unique D unchanging 3. Some sociologists (cohere) to Goffman¡¯s theories. A adhere B distribute C stun D procure 4. (Terrestrial) radio communication entails the transmission of electromagnetic waves. A Bare B Earthly C Aquatic D Fiery 5. Mrs. Strickland¡¯s face was pleasing, (chiefly) because of her kind brown eyes. A infinitely B mainly C deliberately D potentially 6. Bananas spoil fairly (rapidly) after ripening. A quickly B finally C alternately D remarkably Tuong

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the answers: 1. D -> A be referred to as B ( I didn't see like Erin's pattern :P, only "refer to A as B") 2. D ->define A as B 3. C ->think of A as B 4. B Tuong

1. Innovation is (_________) new development in business field. A referred as the most exciting B referred as to the most excited C referred to the most excited D referred to as the most exciting 2. Max Weber defined sociology (__________) which seeks to interpret the meaning of action. A a science B with a science C like a science D as a science 3. Blood cholesterol used to be thought (________) only for adults. A as a problem B of a problem C of as a problem D of being a problem 4. By mid-century Ferdinand (________) Holy Roman Emperor, leaving no doubt that he had claim to recognition as the strongest figure in central Europe. A being elected B was elected C electing D elected as Tuong

Answers: 1. B ->make something possible 2. B ->make it possible (for somebody/somthing) to DO smt 3. C 4. D Tuong

wow, the highest score for CBT is 300. Good luck to u, 300 to ya! Tuong

1. The invention of the telegraph made (______) almost instantaneous communication. A it is possible B possible C it possible D possibly 2. Phonograph records, tape recordings, and computers have made (_____) to store data conveniently and accurately. A easier B it easier C easier than D it is easier 3. The skull shape of Homo erectus had several characteristics that (_______) from modern people. A differently made B made it differently C made it a bit different D made a bit different 4. China¡¯s two distinct geographic regions allow regular production of various food crops, (_______) to feed the largest population in the world. A possible make for the country B making possible for the country C making it possibly for the country D making it possible for the country Tuong

1. The U.S. Department of the Interior has put (_______) on the endangered species list. A no fewer 109 species B 109 species no fewer than C than no fewer 109 species D no fewer than 109 species 2. The greater the experience, (___________). A there is the salary B the salary is the higher C the salary it is D the higher the salary 3. The women had (_________) in the community as the men, and there was no radical discrimination. A more power and respect B as much power and respect C much more power and respect D less power and respect 4. Changes in housing prices have (________) a drought that raises the cost of vegetables. A a far great impact than on the CPI B far great impact on the CPI than C far greater impact on the CPI as D a far greater impact on the CPI than Tuong

Yep, you're right! Those are the answers! Tuong

1. No longer (___________) he wants to take advantage of her. A she thinks that B does she thinks C to think D does she think 2. Not until the potato was introduced into Ireland (_______) for its great food value. A it recognized B recognizing it C was it recognized D to recognize 3. Only in households that could afford a seamstress (________). A wives escaped this drudgery B did wives escape this drudgery C were wives escape this drudgery D which escaped this drudgery 4. So successful (________) supervised the work that over 100 temples were built. A the priests B which the priests to be C were the priests who D being the priests Tuong

1. (Over) the centuries each (group ethnic) has (preserved) its history (in story )and dance. A Over B group ethnic C preserved D in story 2. Germany and Austria (occupied) the country, (after soon) the Romanian government decided (to fight) with (the Allies). A occupied B after soon C to fight D the Allies 3. The long sheet of (material) (was draped) over the shoulder and fastened with a pin, (but) its size made manual labor (impossible almost). A material B was draped C but D impossible almost 4. (Europeans) discovered how (could be used gunpowder) to project a (lead ball) out of a container( at a great speed). A Europeans B could be used gunpowder C lead ball D at a great speed 5. (Unfortunately), when a (rural predominantly) society (such as) that in Europe reaches (a) certain peak, a downward trend develops. A Unfortunately B rural predominantly C such as D a 6. Scientists have (found) strong evidence (of ) an ancestral ¡°first man¡± (whom from) all human (beings) are descended. A found B of C whom from D beings Tuong

As far as I know, "any" can use with either a plural noun or single noun, but "any other" has to go with a single noun. Here are the answers: 1. D 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. D 6. A nu_nam2001 is right! Cheers, Tuong

1. (In addition) there are (specialized) public schools for the (handicapped) and for those with (another) special needs. A In addition B specialized C handicapped D another 2. (Spanish) (is used) as the language for (learning) arithmetic and other basic (subject). A Spanish B is used C learning D subject 3. (Another) traditional system (of) classification (establish) such categories (as) literature, the visual arts, and architecture. A Another B of C establish D as 4. A Stradivarius violin responds (more quickly) (to) the touch (than) any other (violins). A more quickly B to C than D violins 5. Interests (have) declined, (but) sociology continues (sharing) with (other). A have B but C sharing D other 6. Another (writers) who was (indebted) to Emerson was Walt Whitman, author of (the ) collection of (poems), Leaves of Grass. A writers B indebted C the D poems Tuong

These below are the answers: 1. B- core ~ heart 2. A- vicious ~ immoral 3. D- absorbs ~ takes in 4. C- futile ~ useless 5. B- vital ~ important 6. D- abounds ~ teems Tuong

1. Geochemical models suggest that the (core) of the Earth consists of a sphere of iron or iron sulfide. A port B heart C error D edge 2. Many agents are sometimes (vicious) in their practices. A immoral B harsh C moderate D benign 3. The insulator (absorbs) heat during the day and slowly releases it at night. A offends B blocks C notices D takes in 4. They made a (futile) attempt to escape their prison cell. A dogged B innate C useless D lunatic 5. Ions play (vital) roles in the body¡¯s metabolic processes. A famous B important C careful D ignorant 6. Scree, which (abounds) in the Rocky Mountains, has its origins in the ice ages. A nourishes B climbs C ends D teems Tuong

You are right. Except 1. B (Not A) (did->made),you have corrected though. Cheers, Tuong

1. (Two days after) Grant (did) preparations (to) move again, Lee had already assessed the situation and informed President Davis that Richmond and Petersburg were (doomed). A Two days after B did C to D doomed 2. (Not likely) that of iron construction, the technology for (constructing) buildings with (reinforced) concrete developed rather (rapidly). A Not likely B constructing C reinforced D rapidly 3. (Most) half of (the) students (were) beginning (college) or post-high school study. A Most B the C were D college 4. Technological inventions were not (of much interest) (because) slaves (made) the hard work in (the) Greek world. A of much interest B because C made D the 5. Sarah (could take) a pop song (alike) ¡°I Left My Heart in San Francisco¡± and improvise (an) inventive second melody to fit all the prescribed chord (changes). A could take B alike C an D changes Tuong

Hi all, Following are the answers: 1. C -->ago 2. A--> able to 3. C -->nearly 4. B -->percent 5. A -->twice Tuong

Hi there, Below is some information for you! I collected on the Internet! IELTS v.s. TOEFL Many students believe that IELTS is only accepted by schools in Britain and Australia. This is simply not true. IELTS test scores are accepted in every English-speaking country in the world. There are several reasons why IELTS is becoming more and more popular among universities worldwide. ¡¶ EVERY UNIVERSITY in Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Britain accepts IELTS scores for Admission. ¡¶ 201 Universities in the United State accept IELTS scores for Admission. ¡¶ University Admission Offices believe that IELTS students are better prepared to study in an English-Speaking environment. ¡¶ Many students who have very good TOEFL scores have extreme difficulty studying at English-speaking universities because the TOEFL exam does not test how to use English in an academic environment. ¡¶ IELTS students are usually completely prepared for University. They have been taught the skills needed to be successful in an English academic environment. ¡¶ Preparing for the IELTS exam will more than prepare students for the TOEFL exam. Whereas preparing for the TOEFL exam will NOT properly prepare students for the IELTS exam. Tuong

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1 The Sumerians now share (a) common mouth before (entering) the Persian Gulf, but 5.000 years (before) they emptied into the sea (separately). A a B entering C before D separately 2. Archeologists are (enable to) read the sources of Sumerian history (for) they wrote in (a ) script (known as) cuneiform. A enable to B for C a D known as 3. Demographers (estimate that) (near) 60,000,000 Europeans left their homes from 1815 (to) 1914 to settle (in) foreign places. A estimate that B near C to D in 4. At the beginning of (the century), 67 (percentage) of men (over) 65 years were still (employed). A the century B percentage C over D employed 5. Stroeve went (double) a day to (the hospital) to enquire (after) his wife, (who) still declined to see him. A double B the hospital C after D who Tuong

Posted by permission of the author, Sharon Green of Niagara University. Original source of information is here. Spend at least 15 minutes every day reading either a daily newspaper or a weekly newsmagazine. As you read, circle words that are unfamiliar to you. After you finish reading the article, return to the circled words to see if you can define them, using context clues. Then look them up in a dictionary, comparing your approximate definition with the actual definition. Then add each word, its definition, and its sentence in a vocabulary notebook or on a 4 x 6 index card (see # 8 below). Here are some suggested magazines and newspapers: The New York Times The Wall Street Journal Time The Toronto Globe & Mail Newsweek MacLean’s Look at vocabulary websites, especially those with a "Word of the Day." There are some great websites that can help you increase your vocabulary. Many have games, and look for a "Word of the Day" feature. Here are a some useful sites: http://www.vocabulary.com/ http://www.readersdigest.com (click on "Word Power") http://www.wordcentral.com http://www.m-w.com/game/ This web site by Merriam-Webster, the dictionary company, includes a very good "Word of the Day" page. http://www.wordsmyth.net http://www.nytimes.com/learning/students/wordofday/index.html Another excellent "Word of the Day' feature. http://www.worldwidewords.org http://home.earthlink.net/~ruthpett/safari/megalist.htm 3. Do the quiz "It Pays to Enrich Your Word Power" in any issue of Reader’s Digest. This regular feature in Reader’s Digest is a quick and easy way to learn new vocabulary. First try the 20-question quiz; then turn the page to find the answers, the meanings, and derivation of the word. Browse through dictionaries. Develop the habit of leafing through dictionaries, looking for words that seem familiar or useful. For example, when you notice the word "unorthodox;" you may realize that you have seen it before, but never really knew what it meant. (It means "breaking with convention or tradition.") Browsing through dictionaries to look for words that are familiar to you or that seem related to subjects you are studying helps you learn only those words that are most useful to you. Learn the origins of words. It is fascinating to learn where words come from. And because so many English words trace back to Latin and Greek, once you learn the meaning of a word part, you can apply that knowledge when you encounter other new words. Once you discover the "story" behind a word, you are much more likely to remember the meaning of that word. Here’s an example of one such "story," taken from 1000 Most Important Words, by Norman Schur: endemic (en dem’ ik) adj. Anything endemic is characteristic of or peculiar to a particular place, race, nation or sect. This word is used, for example, of diseases that flourish regularly in certain parts of the world: "Dysentery is endemic to India, Egypt, and to much of the rest of the Third World." Not only illnesses, but also customs and folkways can be said to be endemic to a particular place or sect: "Community singing is endemic to Wales" and "Vendettas are endemic to Sicily." From the New Latin endemicus, based on the Greek endemos; note the root demos (people), from which we get democracy. The following books in the Niagara University library describe the origins of words; they are located in the PE 1500 – 1582 section (on the 2nd floor): Giangrande, L. Latin in the Service of English. Green, T. M. The Greek and Latin Roots of English. Grummel, W. C. English Word Building from Latin to Greek. Kelz Sperling, S. Tenderfeet and Ladyfingers: A Visceral Approach to Words and their Origins Nealon, T. E., & Sieger, F. J. Vocabulary: A Key to Better College Reading. Weekly, E. An Etymological Dictionary of Modern English (2 volumes). Williams, R. Keywords: A Vocabulary of Culture and Society. Or purchase the inexpensive paperback Merriam Webster's Vocabulary Builder, which includes a discussion of over 1,000 words and their origins and which includes frequent quizzes with an answer key. 6. Use context clues to try to determine the meanings of words. When you encounter an unfamiliar word, do not skip over it. Instead, before you look it up in a dictionary, use the words and sentences around that word to try to determine its meaning. Often a careful and analytical reading can give you a pretty good idea of what the word means. Mark the word with a pencil. When you finish, look it up in a dictionary to see if you were close. Keep in mind that context clues are not always present. However, looking for possible context clues can sharpen your comprehension. Here’s an example of using context clues to determine the approximate meaning of an unfamiliar word: "The job was more odious than taking out the garbage." Because most people find taking out the garbage to be an unpleasant task, you can guess that "odious" describes something very unpleasant. (The dictionary definition is "exciting hatred or repugnance; abhorrent.") Get a tear-off calendar with a new word each day. The next time someone asks you what you would like for your birthday or a holiday, request a daily tear-off calendar with a new word for each day. They can usually be found in office supply stores. Then place your calendar where you will see it each day. Use 4 x 6 index cards to make vocabulary flash cards. When you try the suggestions on this handout, don’t just read about a new word or look it up in a dictionary. Make a vocabulary flash card. On one side of an index card, write the new word, its part of speech, and its phonetic spelling. On the other side, write its definition and any related word parts. Then copy the sentence in which you found the word, and then try writing the word in an original sentence of your own. Also note any Greek or Latin word parts. Carry these cards with you and review them in free moments. Before you begin to write a paper, flip through your cards, to refresh your memory. This increases the chance that you will be able to use one or two of these words in your writing. Discover your optimum circumstances for learning new words. Do you remember new words that you have heard in conversation or on television? Do you notice unfamiliar words while you are reading? You can only add new words to your vocabulary if you have the desire or motivation to do so. Using your optimum circumstances may enhance your ability to find, define, and use new words. Set a specific goal for yourself. Learning new words requires a real commitment. Since you are less likely to hear sophisticated vocabulary in casual conversations, you must take matters into your own hands and teach yourself new words. Set a goal for yourself, such as, "I will learn one new word each day," or "I’ll try one of the suggestions on this handout every day during semester break." 11. Do crossword puzzles and other word puzzles. Although some of the words in crossword puzzles are somewhat obscure, others can be usefu to you as a college reader. And some of the facts that you gain from doing puzzles can broaden your knowledge base. 12. Listen to radio and television programs that use a college-level vocabulary. Watching only network television (ABC, CBS, and NBC) and listening to only mainstream radio stations limits your exposure to new vocabulary. Here are some local sources that will expose you to a wider vocabulary: Radio: - National Public Radio (in Western New York, WBFO FM-88.7), particularly "Morning Edition" from 6 – 9am, and "All Things Considered" from 5 – 7pm. - CBC (from Toronto, AM 740) Television: - PBS (in Western New York and Southern Ontario, Channel 17) – just about any program that interests you; also, instead of watching the news on the networks, try the News Hour with Jim Lehrer, from 6:30 – 7:30 pm on Channel 17 (or 7-8 pm on Channel 23). 13. "Use a word 3 times and it’s yours!" It’s that simple. If you don’t make a concerted effort to use new words that you have learned, you are likely to forget many of them. Using words makes them a part of your vocabulary. After all, why do you know words such as "cow" and "walk" and "pleasant"? You know them because: you have heard them many times you have read them many times they may have been taught to you in elementary school you have used them many times in your speech and in your writing However, if you read the word "catalyst" or "disparage" or "aberration," they may not be words that you have heard in conversation, read before, or learned in school. So you must do the use these words at least 3 timesin order for them to be a part of your vocabulary. Tuong