Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

A. apply

B. appear C. attend D. angle Correct answer

Reply:

A. apply /əˈplaɪ/ (v): register, apply B. appear /əˈpɪər/ (v): appear C. attend /əˈtend/ (v): attend D. angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ (n) : corner Answer D has the stress on the first syllable, the remaining answers have the stress on the 2nd syllable. → Choose answer D

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1. The local clubs are making every _______ to interest more young people.
   
   

   Question:
   

   The local clubs are making every _______ to interest more young people. A. donation B. volunteer C. fund D. effort Correct answer

   Reply:

   Phrases (Collocations): make an effort (to do something): make an effort (to do something) Roughly translated: Local clubs are making efforts to attract more young people. → Choose answer D

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2. The casserole was delicious! Could you give me the ________ so that I can make it at home?
   
   

   Question:
   

   The casserole was delicious! Could you give me the ________ so that I can make it at home? A. preparation B. recipe Correct answer C. description D. formula

   Reply:

   Vocabulary knowledge: – preparation (n): preparation – recipe (n): cooking recipe – description (n): description – formula (n): mathematical formula Roughly translated: The casserole is very delicious! Can you give me the recipe to make it at home? → Choose answer B

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3. A good teacher will always be aware of the _________ of his or her students and consider these when planning lessons.
   
   

   Question:
   

   A good teacher will always be aware of the _________ of his or her students and consider these when planning lessons. A. questions B. need Correct answer C. results D. effects

   Reply:

   Vocabulary knowledge: – question (n): question – need (n): need – result (n): result – effect (n): influence Temporarily translated: A good teacher will always understand clearly about needs your students’ needs and consider them when planning your lessons. → Choose answer B

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4. A _______ of glory, a fury of passion that leaves them weak and trembling in the arms of each other.
   
   

   Question:
   

   A _______ of glory, a fury of passion that leaves them weak and trembling in the arms of each other. A. fire B. burn C. blaze Correct answer D. flame

   Reply:

   Idioms: a blaze of glory: glory, success Roughly translated: A brilliant glory, a fierce passion that made them weak and trembling in each other’s arms. → Choose answer C

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5. The greater the demand, __________the price.
   
   

   Question:
   

   The greater the demand, __________the price. A. higher B. the higher Correct answer C. the highest D. the high

   Reply:

   Double comparative structure: The + comparative + S + V, the + comparative + S + V: the more…the more Temporary translation: The greater the demand, the higher the price. → Choose answer B

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