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The new urban development, Eco-City, has been a huge success. The planning team worked extremely hard to design a place where people can live in harmony with nature. Cars are strictly forbidden in the city centre. As a result, residents always walk or cycle to work, school, and the shops. This means the air quality is noticeably better than in the capital.
The citizens are generally very happy with the changes. New buildings are constructed carefully, using only sustainable materials. They never use plastic bags in the supermarkets, and everyone separates their rubbish efficiently. Last month, a reporter visited and asked about their lifestyle. One resident smiled and said, "We have a slightly slower pace of life here, but we are happily living more responsibly. We occasionally miss a few things from the old life, but this is definitely a better way to live."
1. What was the main goal of the planning team?
2. True or False: The air quality in Eco-City is better than in the capital.
3. Complete the sentence: Everyone separates their rubbish .
4. Which sentence about citizens is NOT true, according to the text?
5. The resident mentioned they have a slightly pace of life.
1. Scenario: A friend is worried about pollution because she never sees clean rivers in the city. You want to tell her that in your town, the river is not polluted at any time.
Response: Don't worry, the factory __________ releases toxic waste near our river.
2. Scenario: You are explaining how to carry a very heavy, fragile box up the stairs. The most important thing is to avoid damage or injury.
Response: You must lift the box __________ if you don't want to hurt your back or break the contents.
3. Scenario: You are describing a sunset that was much more beautiful and dramatic than any you have seen before. You want to emphasize the high level of beauty.
Response: The sky was painted in red and orange; it was __________ stunning, the best I've ever seen.
1. Prompt: Tell me about a healthy habit you have.
(Must use an Adverb of Frequency: e.g., usually, sometimes, always)
2. Prompt: Describe how you did a difficult task recently (e.g., homework, a job at home).
(Must use an Adverb of Manner: e.g., slowly, carefully, happily)
3. Prompt: Describe your feeling about the environment or climate change.
(Must use an Adverb of Degree: e.g., extremely, slightly, very)
Exploring the old, abandoned house was a thrill. The door creaked open slowly, revealing a dark hallway. Dust lay thickly on everything, and cobwebs hung everywhere. We walked carefully, trying not to make a sound. The air inside was extremely cold, even though it was a warm summer day outside. We heard a noise upstairs, a gentle tapping sound. It wasn't quite loud enough to be a person, but it was definitely there.
My friend, Leo, was slightly nervous, but I felt excited. We rarely had adventures like this. As we reached the stairs, a window upstairs slammed shut suddenly. We both jumped! We looked at each other, our hearts beating fast. Was it just the wind, or was something else in the house? We decided to leave quickly, our imaginations running wild. The house was truly mysterious.
1. How did the door of the old house open?
2. True or False: The air inside the house was warm.
3. Complete the sentence: They heard a gentle sound upstairs.
4. How often did the friends have adventures like this?
5. What was the explanation the friends hoped for when the window slammed?
1. Scenario: You're telling someone how to enter a library that is extremely full of students studying for an exam. They must not disturb anyone.
Response: You must enter and move __________ and not speak until you leave the main reading room.
2. Scenario: Your friend is asking if you have seen a specific type of exotic bird in your garden, which you know only lives in the Amazon jungle. The event has a 0% chance of being true.
Response: No, I have __________ seen that bird here before; it lives on a different continent.
3. Scenario: You are describing a new movie that was good, but it was not excellent or amazing; it was slightly better than average.
Response: It was __________ good, actually. I recommend it if you have an evening free.
The day of my interview for the digital marketing position finally arrived. I dressed carefully and arrived punctually. I felt incredibly anxious, but I knew I had to speak clearly and confidently. The interviewer, Ms. Chen, smiled warmly and immediately made me feel at ease. She often asked difficult questions about my past experience, but I managed to answer accurately.
I explained how I always check my work thoroughly before submitting it. I also mentioned that I am nearly ready to start a new course to improve my skills. Ms. Chen listened patiently. Afterwards, she said, "You answered exceptionally well, but we usually see many strong candidates." I left the office, feeling optimistically hopeful, knowing I had done my absolute best. I sincerely hope I get the job!
1. What did the writer do to prepare for the interview?
2. Complete the sentence: The writer felt incredibly before the interview.
3. True or False: The interviewer, Ms. Chen, asked questions that were often difficult.
4. What did the writer mention about checking their work?
5. Ms. Chen said the writer answered exceptionally .
1. Scenario: You are explaining your commitment to excellent work habits, specifically concerning punctuality, which you never fail to achieve.
Response: I __________ arrive for meetings ten minutes early, no matter what.
2. Scenario: You have received a job offer for the position you have wanted your whole life, and you want to show great positive energy when accepting it.
Response: I accept your offer __________! I'm ready to start tomorrow.
3. Scenario: You are describing a course that is extremely popular and everyone gives it top marks; it has a top level of recommendation.
Response: That course is __________ recommended by everyone who has taken it, so you should sign up.