1 Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress is placed differently from the other three in each of the follo

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Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress is placed differently from the other three in each of the following questions.

A.
generate
B.
advantage
C.
atmosphere
D.
motorbike
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Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress is placed differently from the other three in each of the following questions.

A.
special
B.
parade
C.
flower
D.
concert
3
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

A.
station
B.
pavement
C.
plane
D.
traffic
4
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress is placed differently from the other three in each of the following questions.

A.
hilarious
B.
violent
C.
seasonal
D.
serious
5
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress is placed differently from the other three in each of the following questions.

A.
along
B.
friendly
C.
extra
D.
lonely
6
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress is placed differently from the other three in each of the following questions.

A.
serious
B.
diverse
C.
special
D.
local
7
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress is placed differently from the other three in each of the following questions.

A.
delicious
B.
beautiful
C.
peaceful
D.
wonderful
8
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

A.
Thanksgiving
B.
they
C.
those
D.
than
9
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
There are less (A) accidents in (B) the countryside than (C) in the big cities (D).

A.
less
B.
in
C.
than
D.
cities
10
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions:
The world’s first film was shown in 1895 by two French brothers, Louis and Auguste Lumiere. Although it only consisted of short and simple scenes, people loved it and films have been popular ever since. The first films were silent, with the title on the screen to explain the story. Soon the public had their favourite actors and actresses and the first film stars consequently appeared. In 1927, the first “talkie”, a film with sounds, was shown and since then the public would only accept this kind of films. Further improvements continued, particularly in America, where 90 percent of all films were produced. With the arrival of television in the 1950s, fewer people went to see films. However, in recent years, the number of audiences has increased again. More countries have started to produce films, film-making has been influenced. In particular, there are currently many national film industries.
The following statements are true EXCEPT ____________

A.
The first films were silent with tittles on screen.
B.
Since the first “talkie”, silent films would no longer be accepted.
C.
television arrived in 1950s.
D.
Since the arrival of television, no one went to see films.