a. Find the word which has a different stress pattern. Read the words aloud.
1. A. badminton    B. always        C. volleyball     D. aerobics
2. A. karate           B. swimming  C. running        D. tennis
3. A. equipment    B. skateboard  C. favourite      D. racket
4. A. stadium        B. football       C. sailing          D. event
5. A. popular        B. sportsman   C. competition  D. marathon

b. Put the words in the box into two groups.

/eə/                                                                                                                     
spare

care   

where

aerobics

dare

/iə/ 

hear

beer 

dear   

clear 

really