The abbreviation IAEA __________ the International Atomic Energy Agency, which seeks to prevent the build-up of nuclear weapons. 

After Allan had searched for twenty minutes, he realized that his jacket had been laying on the table the entire time.

A ________ novelist, she wrote more than forty books

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.

 A. Familiar     B. Flexible     C. Favorite     D. Accurate

She is a rising star as a standup comedian, always able to bring down the .............. during each performance.

In the 1970’s consumer activities succeeded in promoting laws that make safety standards for automobiles, children’s clothing, and a widely range of household products.

Some bacteria are extremely harmful, but anothers are regularly used in producing cheeses, crackers, and many other foods.

She doesn't cook very often, _______? 

Sharks can detect minute electrical discharges coming from its preys.

The nitrogen makes up over 90 percent of the Earth’s atmosphere, the gaseous mass surrounding the planet.

In human beings, as in other mammal, hairs around the eyes, in ears and in the nose prevent dust, insects, and other matters from entering these organs.

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

A. Manager     B. Museum     C. Family     D. Musical

Choose the best answer:

I am afraid of .............. by the strong wind.

I can't stand Mr. Brian. He's always blowing his own____________- telling everyone how good he is at everything.

Every city in the United States has traffic problems because the amount of cars on American streets and highways is increasing every year.

Choose the best answer:

He was afraid of ................. his job. 

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

A. Whenever     B. Answer     C. Autumn     D. Campsite

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: 
It requires you to focus ...............… what you are reading for long periods.

Abigail Adam’s letters to her husband present a graphic picture of the age which she lived.

Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.

Choose the best answer:
The cost of................ must be paid by the buyer.