Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the other words.

It’s important for the figures ......................... regularly.

I tried ........................... the bus, but I missed it.

The man wanted to avoid ...................... on security cameras.

He was terribly excited to ask to play for Manchester.

Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.

PREPARING A DINNER PARTY

       Giving a dinner party is a wonderful way of entertain people. You can also make new friends and give others the chance to get to know each other better.

       It needs planning, though. First, make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of women and men. Don’t invite couples because they aren’t so much fun.

       When you know who can come, find out what they like to eat and drink. Note down any who are vegetarians, or who can’t eat or drink certain things for religious seasons.

       Then plan their menu. Include a first course, a choice of main courses and a dessert, plus lots of people’s favourite drinks.

       The next thing to do is the shopping. Make sure buy more than enough of everything, and that someone can help you carry it!

       On the day, start cooking early. Give people appetizers like Greek mezze or Spanish tapas, so they don’t get hungry if they have to wait. Serve the delicious meal, sit down with your guests and have a good time – you’ve earned it!

When giving a dinner party, you should NOT invite ........................ .

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.

A date that is an exact number of years after the date of an important event is a(n) ...........

John had agreed ......................... me in his office.

The goods ought ....................... two weeks ago.

He could not decide whether to get a job or studying.

Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

The thief asked her handing over her money.

I have expected ......................... the secret of happiness.

Will you remind me .................... this letter at the post office?

He is smartly ........................ when he comes to an interview.

Steve thought his ........................... with Helen was changing.

He is ............................ for his elderly parents.