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C-PRACTICE PRONUNCIATION E1: Mark the 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. Question 1: A. modern B. pollute C. produce D. congested Question 2: A. locate B. overseas C. poster D. often Question 3: A. centre B. camping C. cover D. couch Question 4: A. safe B. gate C. jam D. waste Question 5: A. public B. jungle C. construct D. commuter E2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 6: A. traffic B. online C. itchy D. dusty Question 7: A. terrible B. attractive C. interesting D. dangerous Question 8: A. reliable B. comfortable C. convenient D. amenities Question 9: A. leftover B. livable C. congestion D. properly Question 10: A. process B. metro C. pricey D. advance VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR E3: Complete the sentences using the words/phrases in the box. concrete jungle construction site entertainment centre public amenities traffic jam rush hour sky train itchy eyes Question 1: The new _____________ downtown is expected to be the largest in the city, offering various activities for all age groups. Question 2: Every morning, during _____________, the streets are filled with cars, making it difficult to get to school on time. Question 3: Living in a _____________ can be overwhelming due to the lack of green spaces. Question 4: The government has invested heavily in _____________ to improve the quality of life for its residents. Question 5: After hours of working at the _____________, the workers were exhausted and covered in dust. Question 6: He decided to take the _____________ to avoid the _____________ on the main roads. Question 7: Spending too much time in a polluted area often gives me _____________ and a sore throat. E4: Complete the sentences using the words/phrases in the box. bustling congested liveable packed pricey reliable safe convenient Question 1: The new shopping mall is always _____________with shoppers looking for the best deals on weekends. Question 2: Despite being _____________, the city offers numerous job opportunities and a lively nightlife. Question 3: Many people find the cost of living in big cities to be quite _____________ compared to smaller towns. Question 4: The public transportation system in our city is very _____________, with buses and trains arriving on time. Question 5: He chose to live in this neighborhood because it is known to be _____________. Question 6: The downtown area is always _______, full of life and activity at all hours. Question 7: They moved to the suburb because it is more _____________ and offers a better quality of life. Question 8: The new apartment is very _____________ to his workplace, saving him a lot of commuting time. E5: Complete the sentences using the correct form of phrasal verbs in the box.