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 primary stress in each of the following questions.

Tom said: “Why do you keep staring at me, Janet?”

When hearing the news, Tom tried his best to keep a _______ on his surprise.

Finally, very few people agree________the construction of a local library for children.

She has recently bought a new car, _______?

Luckily, they successfully _______ the fire and saved all of the children.

Although he knew very little about linguitics, he pretended ________ an expert in the field.

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

After a period of probation, you’ll be offered a written _______ of employment.

I think we cannot purchase this device this time as it costs an arm and a leg.

The jury __________ her compliments on her excellent knowledge of the subject.

Ngoc _______ in the kitchen when she saw a mouse.

The drug under examination has shown some___________results when given to volunteers in some countries.