1. The answer is a. display.
In the given options, all the words (a. display, b. highlight, C. firework, d. lively) have the "ˈ" sign indicating the location of the main stress is on the second syllable. However, "display" has a different stress pattern (dɪˈspleɪ) with the stress on the second syllable but with a different vowel sound in the first syllable, but that is not the most accurate reason.
In this case, we consider the pronunciation of the words in more detail. "Highlight", "firework", and "lively" all have a similar "aɪ" sound. However, "display" has an "i" sound. Therefore, the answer is a. display.
2. The answer is a. feast.
In the given options, the words "feature", "grent", and "seasonal" all have a similar "e" or "ɛ" sound. However, "feast" has an "i" sound in "fist". Therefore, the answer is a. feast.
3. The answer is D. Christmas.
In the given options, the words "chase", "choose", and "cheese" all have a similar "ʧ" sound. However, "Christmas" has a different sound with a "kr" sound. Therefore, the answer is D. Christmas.
4. The answer is c. played.
In the given options, the words "called", "gathered", and "watched" all have a similar sound in the end with a "d" or "t" sound (like kɔld, æðərd, wɔʧt). However, "played" has an "aɪd" sound which is not present in the other three options. Therefore, the answer is c. played.
5. The answer is d. exciting.
In the given options, the words "camival", "fascinate", and "celebrate" all have a similar stress pattern and sound in the end with an "ate" sound (like camival, fæsəneɪt, sɛləbreɪt). However, "exciting" has a different stress pattern and sound in the end with a "ɪŋ" sound. Therefore, the answer is d. exciting.
I can help you analyze the pronunciation of each word and answer the questions.
**Question 1:**
Analyze:
'decorate' stressed at first syllable
'festival' stressed at first syllable
'holiday' stressed at first syllable
'Thanksgiving' stressed at second syllable
Therefore, 'Thanksgiving' has a different stress position to other words.
Answer: d. Thanksgiving
**Question 2:**
Analyze:
'enjoy' stressed at second syllable
'special' stressed at first syllable
'culture' stressed at first syllable
'worship' stressed at first syllable
Therefore, 'enjoy' has a different stress position to other words.
Answer: a. enjoy
**Question 3:**
Analyze:
'wonderful' stressed at first syllable
'prosperity' stressed at second syllable
'seasonal' stressed at first syllable
'celebrate' stressed at first syllable
Therefore, 'prosperity' has a different stress position to other words.
Answer: b. prosperity
**Question 4:**
Analyze:
'lantern' stressed at first syllable
'costume' stressed at second syllable
'parade' stressed at second syllable
'stuffing' stressed at first syllable
Therefore, 'costume' and 'parade' have different stress positions to 'lantern' and 'stuffing'. But we need to choose one, so we'll choose 'costume' for this example.
Answer: b. costume
**Question 5:**
Analyze:
'creative' stressed at second syllable
'delicious' stressed at second syllable
'musician' stressed at second syllable
'disappointing' stressed at third syllable
Therefore, 'disappointing' has a different stress position to other words.
Answer: d. disappointing
1. c - celebrate
2. T - Thousands
3. c - candles
4. f - floats
5. t - traditional
6. p - prizes
Here are the answers to the given questions:
1. a. on
2. c. at
3. d. parade
4. b. turkey
5. d. Easter
6. b. What
7. b. carving
8. c. Does Tet often fall
9. a. The Golden Palm (or more specifically, the Palme d'Or)
10. c. It sounds crazy
Here are the correct tenses or forms of the verbs in brackets:
1. Last month I **joined** a course to learn how to make Christmas decorations.
2. Right now, the stars **are parading** on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival.
3. The Songkran Festival **marks** the beginning of the Thai New Year.
4. The first Oktoberfest **took place** in Munich, on October 12, 1810.
5. Do Vietnamese people **often decorate** their houses with plants and flowers at Tet?
6. Next year, the popular food and wine festival **will begin** in July.
7. What festival **did** you **go** to last year?
8. If there are no serious weather conditions, they **will hold** a fireworks display.
9. I'd like you **to write** up your reports on festivals around the world.
10. He suggested **taking** part in the Cooper's Hill Cheese Roll competition.
Here are the answers:
1. The office looked very festive with its Christmas tree.
2. Samba schools compete for prizes based on their music and dance performances and costumes.
3. La Tomatina will always be one of my most amazing memories ever!