1. A. sugar
The underlined part "u" in the word "sugar" is pronounced as /ʊ/, while the underlined parts in the other options are pronounced as /oʊ/ or /uː/. So option A is correct.
2. A. diet
The underlined part "ie" in the word "diet" is pronounced as /aɪ/, while the underlined parts in the other options are pronounced as /ɪ/ or /iː/. So option A is correct.
3. A. medicine
The underlined part "ci" in the word "medicine" is pronounced as /ɛd/, while the underlined parts in the other options are pronounced as /ɪ/ or /ɛ/. So option A is correct.
4. A. balanced
The underlined part "ance" in the word "balanced" is pronounced as /nənst/, while the underlined parts in the other options are pronounced as /ə/ or /ɒ/. So option A is correct.
5. A. vegetable
The underlined part "able" in the word "vegetable" is pronounced as /əbəl/, while the underlined parts in the other options are pronounced as /iː/ or /ɪ/. So option A is correct.
6. A. acne
The underlined part "ne" in the word "acne" is pronounced as /ni/, while the underlined parts in the other options are pronounced as /æt/ or /ɪ/. So option A is correct.
7. A. prescription
The underlined part "script" in the word "prescription" is pronounced as /skrɪpʃən/, while the underlined parts in the other options are pronounced as /jun/ or /trɪʃən/. So option A is correct.
8. A. leisure
The underlined part "isure" in the word "leisure" is pronounced as /ɛʒər/, while the underlined parts in the other options are pronounced as /iːz/ or /ɪ/. So option A is correct.
9. A. focus
The underlined part "o" in the word "focus" is pronounced as /oʊ/, while the underlined parts in the other options are pronounced as /oʊ/ or /uː/. So option A is correct.
10. A. expectancy
The underlined part "pect" in the word "expectancy" is pronounced as /pɛkt/, while the underlined parts in the other options are pronounced as /ɒg/ or /mas/. So option A is correct.
Here are the answers to each question:
1. A. acupuncture B. supermarket C. necessary D. simultaneous
Analyze: 'acupuncture', 'supermarket', 'necessary' stressed at first syllable, 'simultaneous' stressed at third syllable
Answer: D. simultaneous
2. A. dietary B. variety C. obesity D. bacteria
Analyze: 'dietary' stressed at first syllable, 'variety', 'obesity', 'bacteria' stressed at second syllable
Answer: A. dietary
3. A. meditation B. longevity C. expectancy D. cholesterol
Analyze: 'meditation' stressed at third syllable, 'longevity', 'expectancy', 'cholesterol' stressed at second syllable
Answer: A. meditation
4. A. essential B. survival C. nutrition D. vegetable
Analyze: 'essential', 'survival', 'nutrition' stressed at second syllable, 'vegetable' stressed at first syllable
Answer: D. vegetable
5. A. physically B. elision C. perception D. efficiency
Analyze: 'physically' stressed at first syllable, 'perception', 'efficiency' stressed at second syllable (no information about 'elision')
Answer: A. physically
6. A. healthy B. unwell C. lifestyle D. factor
Analyze: 'healthy', 'lifestyle', 'factor' stressed at first syllable, 'unwell' stressed at second syllable
Answer: B. unwell
7. A. principle B. vegetable C. natural D. relieving
Analyze: 'principle', 'vegetable', 'natural' stressed at first syllable, 'relieving' stressed at second syllable
Answer: D. relieving
8. A. follow B. disease C. suggest D. massage
Analyze: 'follow' stressed at first syllable, 'disease', 'suggest', 'massage' stressed at second syllable
Answer: A. follow
9. A. medicine B. increase C. consume D. immune
Analyze: 'medicine' stressed at first syllable, 'increase', 'consume', 'immune' stressed at second syllable
Answer: A. medicine
10. A. traditional B. acupuncture C. expectancy D. cholesterol
Analyze: 'traditional', 'expectancy', 'cholesterol' stressed at second syllable, 'acupuncture' stressed at first syllable
Answer: B. acupuncture
1. C. nutritious
2. C. permission
3. D. requirements
4. B. Dietary
5. A. meditation
6. B. prescription
7. B. nutrition
8. D. nutritionists
9. C. stress
10. D. dietary
11. B. attributed
12. A. boost
13. C. lead
14. C. remedy
15. A. routine
16. B. nutrients
17. D. life expectancy
18. B. sustainable
19. B. liveable
20. B. replace
21. C. disappointed
22. D. has been looking
23. A. He hasn't written home for two months.
24. B. did you go
25. D. played