Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

The two countries agreed to _____ full diplomatic relations.

Lots of people choose to buy houses in the suburbs ___________ they can avoid the noise and pollution in the city.

It’s difficult to _____ changes in technology.

Every nation has respect for their long-preserved ______.

You don’t like playing computer games, ___________ ?

The new camera didn’t work, ___________ I took it back to the shop.

All the best theatres and restaurants are ___________ within a few minutes' walk of each other.

I feel so _____________ because I can’t run as fast as my friends. (EMBARRASS)

Do you know what is the most _____________ town in this region? (POPULARITY)

He asked ___________ it was too early to apply for the course.

Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words given.

Many cultural ____________ will be held tomorrow. (ACTIVITY)

They can’t decide where _______ first

One of the ___________ in my hometown is the traditional Sunday market. (ATTRACT)

Thanks to television, people can get the latest ________around the world quickly.  (INFORM)

Read the text and choose the best answer.                 

ROOTED IN THE PAST

          Good manners are a treasure to the people who possess them, as well as to the community they live in. Manners are taught, learnt, and passed from generation to generation. Even hundreds of years ago, children were taught to behave responsibly. They learnt to respect seniority. When they passed an object to another person, they had to use both hands. When they entered a room, they had to bow and greet the oldest person first. Boys learnt to work hard to support their families. Girls learnt to do housework, and to take care of others. Loyalty and honesty were highly appreciated. When they made a mistake, they would not let another person be punished for it. That would be cowardly and mean. They were taught that families were b, and everybody should stick together in adversity. Fortunately, many of these values have been well preserved. They have contributed to making the unique Vietnamese culture, and strengthening our society.

The underlined word ‘they’ refers to _____.