Gold _______in California in the 19th century.

Alice wasn’t ___________ to be in my class.

I’m ……….. of staying at home.

He _____ to give up smoking since last week.

There _______ a flower vase, a jar of jam, and some flour on the table.

He usually goes ______ in the winter.

As he grows older, he becomes increasingly intelligent.

Another man-made satellite has _______ up into space.

We spent half a year _____ this hotel.

Is there____________ rice left?

At school some pupils ______________ hide and seek.

I usually ______ to school by bus.

Circle the word whose stress is placed differently from that of the rest.

She is going to visit Halong bay __________ seven days.

The interviews with parents showed that the vast majority were _______ of teachers.

I like my work because I have the ______ to make my own decisions.

A new hotel __________ next year.

Mark first ____ his wife three years ago when they _____ at university.

Monkeys can’t sing, ______________?

Nobody liked the film, ……………………?

– Do you have to buy this hat? – No, I _____. It isn't necessary.