Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions: 

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

Mr. Cantrell realized he had overbilled the client and ____________   contacted her to explain the error.

For environmental safety, we need to find ways to reduce emission of fumes and smoke of factories.

Choose the option which has OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined word(s).

 Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

The building inspection has been postponed until next week ______________   that the electrical work can be completed.

Additional funds are needed for one previously approved project ................. complete the construction contract.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.

Robots can act as 24/7 ____ to children with disabilities or the elderly.

............ the recent economic recession, high-tech venture firms keep growing in size, hiring numerous college graduates with degrees in engineering.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

Mayberry Research Institute offers staff ------- which include dental coverage and a pension plan.

We haven’t heard from them yet .................... we sent an email for a quote of their product prices.

 Busy Bee Inc. introduced new carrier bags with............... concealed pocketsthat can store important documents.

There are usually a lot of job seekers applying for one position. Only a few of them are ____ for an interview.

Choose the best answer

which word means "caring only about yourself rather than about other people"?

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

Top executives from Home Stock gave members of the local media a tour of the new store _________   its grand opening.

He hardly helps anybody, __________?

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

The media have  __________  named several medications that can be dangerous when taken without a doctor's prescription.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

The woman sitting   _____________ Mr. Heath at the meeting was kind enough to lend him a pen at his request.

Their company was made ….... 100,000 USD in taxes

To avoid additional charges and the embarrassment of repacking at the airport, please make sure you weigh your luggage ................ leaving home.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

Ms. Mitchell is looking for an apartment -------- a train station so that she will not need to commute by car.

Every culture has its own (1)_____ list of behavior that is acceptable. Every society (2)_____ has its taboos, or types of behavior that are considered a violation of (3)_____ manners. If you travel to (4)_____ country, on business or vacation, it is really (5)____ to learn some of that country’s customs so that you (6)_____ insult the local people there. The word “taboo” comes from the Tongan language and is used in (7)_____ English to describe verbal and non-verbal behavior that is forbidden or to be (8) _____. In spite of people’s common thought, taboos are not universal and they tend to be (9)_____ to a certain culture or country, and usually form around a community’s values and beliefs. (10)_____, what is considered acceptable behavior in one country may be a serious taboo in another.
(1)......................