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.
A.alteration
B.observe
C.achievement
D.specific

His story was so funny that it made us all laugh.
A.His story was too funny to laugh.
B.His story couldn’t make us laugh.
C.His story was very funny and we couldn’t help laughing.
D.We all laughed at him for his story.

“No. I didn’t tell Jim our plan,” said Tom.
A.Torn refused to tell Jim their plan.
B.Tom denied having told Jim their plan.
C.Tom denied to tell Jim their plan.
D.Tom didn’t agree to tell Jim their plan.

I have got into the habit to turn on the TV as soon as I get home.
A.into
B.to turn
C.as soon as
D.home

Of all outdoor activities, Paul likes fishing the best of all, but he doesn't enjoy cleaning the fishing rods afterwards.
A.outdoor
B.the best of all
C.but
D.afterwards

The students in the dormitories were forbidden for staying out after 11:30 p.m., unless they have special passes.
A.in the dormitories
B.for staying out
C.unless
D.special passes

“The room costs £55 a night.”
" __________ "A.That’s a lot.
B.I don’t like it.
C.Give me two, please.
D.It costs so.

“£500 is too expensive.”
" _________ "A.I agree.
B.I hope not.
C.Not many.
D.Why not?

“How long did the journey take?”
" __________ "A.About 500 kilometers
B.Last week
C.Almost 5 hours
D.The last two weeks

The child was told to eat his vegetables, or _________ he would get no ice cream.
A.in fact
B.instead
C.in case
D.else