TEST YOURSELF 4
I.
Choose the word whose underlined port is pronounced differently from the
others.
1.
a. consequently
b. responsive
c. astronaut
d. ongoing
2.
a. technical
b. receptionist
c. flexitime
d. descend
3.
a. telescope
b. Sweden
c. hands-on
d. universe
4.
a. achieve
b. mechanic
c. architect
d. chemical
5.
a. certificate
b. delicious
c. percentage
d. decisive
II.
Choose the word that has the stress different from the rest.
1.
a. external
b. breadwinner
c. mechanic
d. provider
2.
a. harmonious
b. biologist
c. academic
d. certificate
3.
a. habitable
b. maintenance
c. consequently
d. engineer
4.
a. curriculum
b. microgravity
c. individual
d. empathetic
5.
a. facilitator
b. creative
c. alternatively
d.
administration
III.Mark the replies (B) in the conversation with the correct tones, using
falling, rising, or flat arrows.
1.
A: His presentation skill is good.
B: Good? It’s amazing!
2.
A: What kind of cakes do you like?
B: A lot, such as tiramisu, cupcake, mousse and cheesecake.
3.
A: How was your trip to Thailand?
B: It was quite pleasant.
4.
A: I believe that women can do more if they are given more freedom.
B: Well, it’s true.
5.
A: Vietnamese people will easily get accepted to live in the U.S.
B: That’s impossible!
6.
A: I just quit a good position after the first day.
B: Fantastic!
7.
A: I got a scholarship to study at University of Harvard.
B: Well done!
8.
A: I want to get married and have kids as soon as possible.
B: You want to get married?
9.
A: What do you think about this new computer?
B: It’s quite nice.
10. A: If you were stranded on a desert island, what 3 things would you take with
you?
B: I’d bring a knife, a blanket and a book.
IV. Complete the sentences with the words or phrases from the box.
