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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. local
B. review
C. housing
D. lifestyle
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. colonial
B. repetitive
C. reliable
D. modernising
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. able
B. adopt
C. attack
D. account
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. gave
B. age
C. became
D. company
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. poem
B. love
C. only
D. told
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
John doesn't get on well with his roommates, ______?
A. was he
B. does he
C. did he
D. is he
Betty pointedly avoided ______ at him when she spoke.
A. to look
B. looking
C. looked
D. to be looking
The pregnant woman hopes that her baby will ______ its grandmother, who is living in Sweden.
A. take after
B. set up
C. look up
D. go on
Is this ______ hike through the forest?
A. the shortest
B. shorter
C. shorter than
D. the most short
If it ______ now, we would delay our trip.
A. rained
B. rain
C. will rain
D. would rain
This is the first time I ______ such an exciting technology fair.
A. attended
B. have attended
C. am attending
D. will attend
What's the biggest challenge that you ______ in life so far?
A. face
B. faced
C. have faced
D. are going to face
______ secondary school students want to find part-time jobs so that they can gain some work experience.
A. More and less
B. Less and less
C. More and more
D. Fewer and fewer
The ______ products the company produces, the ______ workers it requires.
A. fewer … more
B. more … bigger
C. fewer … less
D. more … more
My mother never went to university; ______ she started a very successful business after finishing school.
A. in fact
B. as a result
C. so that
D. although
My brother didn't like the working environment and his manager; ______, he decided to leave his job.
A. moreover
B. as a result
C. although
D. on the other hand
We've just moved to the city, and life here is ______ convenient ______ exciting.
A. either … or
B. neither … nor
C. so … that
D. not only ... but also
The government has built more high-rise buildings ______ more city dwellers can live closer to the city centre.
A. so that
B. although
C. if
D. such that
Being a waiter is a tiring job, ______ it is not a well-paid job.
A. moreover
B. although
C. if
D. on the other hand
The management has set ______ challenging targets ______ most employees are worried about meeting their performance goals.
A. more ... more
B. so … that
C. such … that
D. not only … but also
Mark the letter A,B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
a. Furthermore, it opens opportunities to connect with people from different backgrounds, fostering friendships and expanding social networks.
b. In addition to career benefits, learning a foreign language has positive effects on brain health such as enhancing cognitive flexibility and increasing creativity.
c. The benefits of learning a foreign language are multifaceted and extend beyond communication.
d. To begin with, learning a foreign language opens up numerous job opportunities in today's globalized world.
e. Lastly, it allows for deeper cultural understanding and greater appreciation of different cultures.
A. c-a-b-d-e
B. c-d-b-a-e
C. d-a-b-e-c
D. d-b-a-c-e
a. Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining good health.
b. Additionally, it improves mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety.
c. First, it not only helps in weight management but boosts our immune system as well.
d. Dear Jane, I was thinking about our conversation on staying fit and wanted to share some thoughts on exercise.
e. Take care.
f. Exercise can also be a fun social activity, whether it's a team sport or a group fitness class.
A. d-c-f-a-b-e
B. d-c-a-b-f-e
C. d-f-a-c-b-e
D. d-a-c-b-f-e
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
This is the first time I had taken a photo of this rare animal in the wild.
A. is
B. first time
C. had taken
D. of
The most we use our personal vehicles, the more we pollute the environment.
A. most
B. use
C. the mor
D. the
What is the most expensive present that you have ever give to someone?
A. is
B. most
C. have
D. give
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
A lot of high-rise buildings have been built recently. There is still a housing shortage.
A. A lot of high-rise buildings have been built recently; moreover, there is still a housing shortage.
B. Although a lot of high-rise buildings have been built recently, there is still a housing shortage.
C. A lot of high-rise buildings have been built recently; as a result, there is still a housing shortage.
D. A lot of high-rise buildings have been built recently because there is still a housing shortage.
More schools and universities are opening in the city. Students have more educational opportunities.
A. The more schools and universities are opening in the city, the more educational opportunities students have.
B. More and more schools and universities are opening in the city, and fewer students have educational opportunities.
C. The fewer schools and universities are opening in the city, the better education students have.
D. More schools and universities are opening in the city, and better students have educational opportunities.
Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Urbanisation history
B. Causes of urbanisation
C. The rapid speed of urbanisation
D. Positive and negative effects of urbanisation
The word “concentration” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. emphasis
B. gathering
C. attention
D. worry
According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT a reason why people move to big cities?
A. Higher earnings.
B. Government spending.
C. More job opportunities.
D. A wide range of modern services.
The word “appealing” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. attractive
B. demanding
C. exciting
D. glamorous
The phrase “come at a big price” in paragraph 3 mostly means ______.
A. have an unpleasant consequence
B. make big cities expensive
C. give local residents a lot of money
D. have something positive as a result
The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. big cities
B. passengers
C. house prices
D. local residents
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Economic growth can help minimise the problems of urbanisation.
B. Governments need to modernise city facilities.
C. Good urban planning is needed to manage rapid urbanisation.
D. Urbanisation only affects rural areas.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the words) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
In the past, people in my village used to get around on foot or by bicycle.
A. jump
B. exercise
C. work
D. travel
A lack of affordable housing is a cause of concern for many city dwellers.
A. factor
B. change
C. worry
D. benefit
The urban population is increasing rapidly because more and more people from the countryside are moving to cities.
A. very slowly
B. very quickly
C. gradually
D. slightly
The bus system in our city is very good and reliable. I often get around the city by bus.
A. can be trusted
B. changeable
C. can be seen
D. reasonable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the words) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Doing a part-time job is very popular nowadays among students.
A. simple
B. normal
C. common
D. rare
Working for a multinational company will be very challenging for a fresh graduate like Mary, but she will try her best to fulfil her duties.
A. easy
B. difficult
C. boring
D. interesting