1. On his first day at the new job, Mark was nervous. His manager told him, “Don’t worry, you’ll get the hang of it soon.” What does “get the hang of it” mean?

2. Emma didn’t like the new policy at work. She expressed her concerns during the meeting. “It’s important to ______ when you disagree,” she said.

3. During the summer camp, the children learned to work together to build a treehouse. It was a great lesson in ______.

4. The team worked hard on the project, and when they presented it, their boss said, “This is impressive!” What does “impressive” mean?

5. Olivia was in charge of organizing the charity event. “We need to ______ tasks so everyone knows what to do,” she said.

6. While hiking, John accidentally dropped his water bottle into a ______ stream. He admired the clear water flowing quickly over the rocks.

7. The teacher praised Maria’s presentation. “Your research was thorough,” she said. What does “thorough” mean in this context?

8. David enjoys photography. He spends hours capturing the perfect shot, showing his true ______ for the art.

9. Sarah prefers working alone because she finds it easier to focus without distractions. What does “distractions” mean in this context?

10. The instructions were clear and ______, so everyone understood what to do immediately.

11. The chef’s new recipe became a huge hit. Customers described it as “a taste of perfection.” What does this expression mean?

12. Thomas’s presentation was engaging. He used visuals and stories to keep the audience interested. What does “engaging” mean?

Passage 1

“The invention of electricity transformed society. It powered industries, lit up cities, and improved communication. Today, renewable energy sources aim to continue this legacy, focusing on sustainability and reducing environmental harm.”

13. What is the main idea of the passage?

14. What does “legacy” most likely mean in the passage?

15. Why are renewable energy sources important, according to the passage?

16. What does “sustainability” mean in the context of renewable energy?

Passage 2

“Advancements in technology have changed education. Online learning platforms allow students to access knowledge from anywhere. However, challenges like internet access and digital literacy remain barriers for some.”

17. What is the main idea of the passage?

18. What does “barriers” most likely mean in the passage?

19. Why is digital literacy important for online learning?

20. What is one challenge of online learning?