I. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation. (0.6 points) 1. A. understand B. happen C. family D. calm 2. A. downtown B. overcome C. coastal D. remate 3. A. where B. honest C. homesick D. honour
II. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three the position of primary stress. (0.4 points) 1. A. village B. invent C. football D. object 2. A. pottery B. artisan C. afternoon D. underground
III. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the 1. The __________ collects and disposes of trash, keeping the neighbourhood clean and sanitary. A. garbage collector B. police officer C. delivery person D. firefighter 2. We all need to __________ using our cars and ride our bikes more to reduce air pollution. A. turn down B. cut down on C. carry out D. hand down 3. The larger the flat is, __________ my family feels. A. the comfortable B. the more comfortable C. the most comfortable D. the comfortable 4. Complete the conversation between Nick and the woman. Nick: Excuse me. Would you mind showing me the way to...