Pronunciation and Vocabulary Quiz

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

• convenience

• confident

• container

• contaminated

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

• afford

• housing

• leisure

• urban

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.

• pond

• compost

• landfill

• layer

To make sure your compost pile works effectively, add a _______________ of green materials followed by brown materials.

The successful defense of Dien Bien Phu marked a significant _______ for Vietnam in its struggle for independence.

• account

• impression

• achievement

• opinion

Activities being organized include workshops on conservation techniques, interactive sessions on the importance of being ________________, and discussions on educational options for school leavers.

The city was overlooked by a ring of _________________ buildings.

• rapid

• high-rise

• affordable

• small

I'm planning to apply _______ a scholarship to further my studies in environmental science.

• to

• for

• with

• of

Industrialisation and _______________ urbanisation will continue to be powerful engines for China's economic development.

• a

• an

• the

• no article

She always ________ to improving the community and her efforts are still celebrated today.

• devoted

• respected

• admired

• concentrated