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What best serves as the title for the passage?
Tokyo: A city of alienation and loneliness
Tokyo: A prime example of a megacity
Tokyo: How to avoid missing trains?
Tokyo: The most developed city in the world
The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to ____________.
automated subway
Tokyo
digital clockwork
train company
According to paragraph 1, why does the idea of late trains seem implausible in Tokyo?
because the trains are automated
because it is capable of transporting nearly eight million commuters every day
because it is sponsored by train companies
because it is so effective that it just goes wrong on rare occasions
The word “crammed” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ___________.
spacious
occupied
packed
busy
The word “recluses” in paragraph 3 mostly means ____________.
hermits
introverts
monks
ascetics
Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Tokyo in the passage?
Due to the severe space shortage, property prices are so high.
In Tokyo, a new business has been growing, allowing single people to rent a boyfriend or a girlfriend.
Some individuals tend to avoid going outside due to isolation and loneliness.
During the week, the Hashiriya are model citizens and Tokyo’s street racers on Saturday nights.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
Japanese government is planning to invest more in constructing schools on top of buildings.
People in Tokyo are too busy to even make friends.
Tokyo is a wealthy city, but it may be difficult to live there because of overcrowding and busy lifestyles.
Living in Tokyo would make you solitary and stressed because of the busy environment.
What could be the passage mainly about?
Migrants coming to urban areas from rural areas
Migrants coming to urban areas to find jobs
The effects of rising migrant numbers in urban areas
The analysis on why rural migrants migrate to urban areas
The word “pronounced” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.
ambiguous
stable
evident
vague
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a consequence of increasing number of rural residents moving to cities?
Poor access to services such as housing
Problems with sanitation
Difficulties to find employment
Overcrowding in the cities
The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to ____________.
politicians
migrants
citizens
poor people
Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
80 UN members states had policies aimed at reducing rural to urban migration.
Problems resulting from rural to urban migration linked to access to services are unavoidable.
Migrants who come to cities will help diversify the networks from which the city can depend on.
Eastleigh in Nairobi is considered the poorest city in the world.
What is the main reason mentioned in the passage for poor planning in cities?
Lack of financial resources
Weak political will to support migrants
Limited migrant networks
Overcrowding in cities
Which neighborhood in Nairobi is mentioned as an example of a vibrant, global commercial hub?
Little Ethiopia
Eastleigh
Mogadishu
Somali Town
According to the passage, why might viewing migration to cities only as a problem be mistaken?
Because migrants always find jobs easily
Because migrants can help diversify city networks
Because cities are never overcrowded
Because services are already well-planned
What does the passage mainly discuss?
Challenges facing urbanised Malaysia and Australia
The brief history of Malaysia and Australia
Urbanisation in Malaysia and Australia
Housing problems in Malaysia and Australia
The word “rose” in paragraph 1 is opposite in meaning to ______.
increased
developed
evolved
declined
According to paragraph 1, Malaysia ______.
is the most urbanised country in East Asia
has only 26% of its population living in urban areas
has witnessed a decrease in the urbanisation rate
is one of the most rapidly urbanised countries in the world
The word its in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
immigration policy
a gradual growth
early urbanisation
Australia
Which of the following is NOT true according to paragraph 2?
Australia’s immigration policy contributed to the growth of its urban population.
Urbanisation in Australia started at the end of the 19th century.
There are nearly 60 per cent of people living in urban areas in Australia.
Sydney and Melbourne are the two most crowded cities in Australia.