This document contains a pronunciation test with 30 multiple choice questions about which underlined word is pronounced differently in each item. It also contains a 4 line poem to be transcribed. The test examines pronunciation of single words, while the poem discusses the importance of holding onto dreams for living a full life.

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PRONUNCIATION
 Which underlined part is pronounced differently?
1.A. Concert B. Rock C. Body D. Story
2. A. Aisle B. Island C. Dense D. Ilinois
3.A. Portugal B. Japan C. Giant D. Germany
4.A. Cool B. Foot C. Food D. Tool
5.A. Want B. Father C. Qualify D. Job
6.A. Thin B. Brother C. Both D. Thick
7. A. Way B. Once C. Wrong D. Suite
8.A. Honour B. Heavy C. Honest D. Vehicle
9. A. Said B. Says C. Pen D. Map
10. A. Sure B. Song C. Moustache D. Sugar
11. A. Pleasure B. Usual C. Leisure D. Sing
12. A. Fish B. Machine C. Cell D. Assure
13. A. Chair B. Care C. Fan D. Hair
14. A. Laugh B. Philosophy C. Ghost D. Enough
15. A. Time B. Nation C. Special D. Ancient
16. A. Moth B. Done C. Stomach D. Cover
17. A. Breathe B. Bath C. Theft D. North
18. A. Truth B. That C. Though D. Gather
19. A. Courage B. Could C. Cousin D. Couple
20. A. Company B. Boat C. Wonder D. Above
21. A. Retire B. Height C. Ring D. Cry
22. A. King B. Center C. Architect D. Curtain
23. A. Reason B. Force C. Hurt D. Beard
24. A. Play B. Late C. Death D. Break
25. A. King B. Knight C. Ink D. Handkerchief
26. A. Comb B. Ball C. Box D. Bob
27. A. Psychology B. Psalm C. Pink D. Pseudo
28. A. Christmas B. Castle C. Tennis D. Listen
29. A. Pour B. Road C. Talk D. Sorry
30. A. June B. Giant C. Gem D. Guitar
 Transcribe the following poem
Hold fast to dreams _______________________________________________________________________
For if dreams die _______________________________________________________________________
Life is a broken winged bird _______________________________________________________________________
That cannot fly. _______________________________________________________________________
Hold fast to dreams _______________________________________________________________________
For if dreams go _______________________________________________________________________
Life is a barren field _______________________________________________________________________
Frozen with snow. _______________________________________________________________________
(L. Hughes)

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