Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1. A. concern B. affordable C. convenience D. colonial Question 2. A. high-rise B. modernise C. housing D. sprawl Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 3. A. bonus B. employ C. attend D. review Question 4. A. accountant B. attendance C. hard-working D. supervise Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5. I realise that a rigid schedule isn’t suitable for me. A. responsible B. enthusiastic C. nine-to-five D. hard-working Question 6. The company hopes to fill a for the head of the development team. A. bonys B. vacancy C. wage D. review Question 7. Apprentices will be provided with valuable training. A. on-the-job B. nine-to-five C. stressful D. tiring Question 8. This is the first time Henry Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum. A. visited B. visits C. has visited D. had visited Question 9. The well is getting polluted, forcing villagers to seek alternative clean water sources. A. much and more B. much and much C. most and most D. more and more Question 10. The higher property prices are, city dwellers can afford. A. the fewest B. fewer than C. the fewer D. the fewer than Read the following flyer and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 11 to 16. EXPLORE THE EVOLUTION OF CITY LIFE AT OUR EXHIBITION! ● Compare past and present urban (11) ● Discover the cultural shifts and (12) advancements ● Engage (13) interactive exhibits showcasing modern urban innovations Date: March 15th - March 30th, 2024 Location: City Museum, 123 Main Street, Anytown Question 11. A. purposes B. intentions C. landscapes D. challenges Question 12. A. technologist B. technologically C. technology D. technological Question 13. A. for B. with C. to D. Of Heart-to-Heart Organisation is looking for four people to help at (14) charity events. You will be greeting and talking to guests, and sorting donations. You need to be (15) , polite, and willing to work at weekends. This is an unpaid role, (16) a great opportunity to develop new skills and make friends. To apply, please call 09894653462 or email us at
[email protected] Question 14. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article) Question 15. A. friendly B. friends C. friendship D. befriend Question 16. A. or B. so C. but D. and Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful letter for the following question. Question 17.
. However, managing classroom dynamics and meeting diverse learning needs require patience and adaptability. . Working as a teacher is both challenging and fulfilling. . Despite the demanding nature of the job, teachers find joy in witnessing their students' growth and achievements. . Ultimately, being a teacher is a noble profession that leaves a lasting impact on individuals and communities alike. . Moreover, fostering meaningful connections with students and colleagues creates a supportive and enriching environment. . Nevertheless, the sense of purpose derived from shaping the future generation outweighs the challenges. . Every day brings new opportunities to inspire and educate young minds. A. b – e – g – f – c – a – d B. b – g – c – e – a – f – d C. b – a – e – g – f – c – d D. g – b – c – e – a – f – d Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful letter for the following question. Question 18. . However, the fast pace can be overwhelming at times. . Firstly, the diversity here is astounding; you encounter people from all walks of life daily. . Warm regards. . Dear Laura, I hope you are well. . Looking forward to catching up soon! . Overall, the experience has been enriching, pushing me out of my comfort zone while teaching me valuable lessons about adaptability. . Secondly, the opportunities for growth and exploration are endless. . Living in a big city has been exciting. A. d – b – a – g – f – h – e – c B. d – h – a – b – g – f – e – c C. d – h – b – g – a – f – e – c D. d – h – b – g – f – a – e – c Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 19 to 23. Hanoi is a modern city with a population of over 8 million people. Over the years, the urban area has gradually (19)__ to over 3,000 sq km including many of the surrounding villages. As rural (20)_____ move into Ha Noi, the government is providing more affordable housing. More high- rise buildings have also been built. Ha Noi has improved its transport infrastructure, building new roads and bridges. It is modernising bus services using more electric ones. The Ha Noi Metro opened to the public in 2021 and is (21) _____to include more lines by 2030. (22) , urbanisation has created new problems. As more people come to seek better job opportunities, the city is getting more and more crowded. This has (23) to more traffic jams and higher unemployment rates. Air pollution is also causing concern among city residents. (Adapted from Global Success) Question 19. A. afforded B. expanded C. modernised D. concerned Question 20. A. housing B. concerns C. residents D. convenience Question 21. A. expected B. affected C. imagined D. structured Question 22. A. Therefore B. In addition C. However D. For example Question 23. A. related B. resulted C. led D. complied Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 29.
Having a part-time job while studying offers numerous advantages. Firstly, (24) ___ while studying, enabling them to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. Secondly, working part-time helps students develop time management skills, (25) ___ balance work and academic commitments effectively. Moreover, part-time jobs provide students with financial independence, allowing them to support (26)___ and alleviate financial burdens. Additionally, part-time employment enhances interpersonal skills by (27) ____. Overall, having a part-time job while studying is beneficial because it enables students to gain experience, manage time efficiently, (28) , and enhance interpersonal skills. Question 24. A. that allows students gain practical experience B. it allows students to gain practical experience C. what allows students to gain practical experience D. this allows students gaining practical experience Question 25. A. if they learn to B. because they learn C. though they learn to D. as they learn to Question 26. A. ourselves B. itself C. myself D. themselves Question 27. A. promoting interaction with colleagues and customers B. promote interaction with colleagues and customers C. promoting colleagues and customers with interaction D. promote colleagues and customers with interaction Question 28. A. we attain financial independence B. financial independence is attained C. attain financial independence D. attaining financial independence Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33. Urbanisation in Malaysia started in the early 1970s. At that time, only around 26 per cent of the population lived in urban areas. After a period of rapid growth, the urban and rural populations were almost equal in the early 1990s. Since then, the urbanisation rate has continued to increase gradually. The urban population, for example, rose from 66 per cent in 2004 to 74 per cent in 2014. At present, Malaysia is known as one of the most urbanised countries in East Asia. It is also one of the most rapidly urbanised regions around the world. According to the latest statistics, over 77 per cent of Malaysia's total population now live in urban areas and cities. Australia is an interesting example of early urbanisation, which started at the end of the 19th century. At that time, over 60 per cent of the population lived in urban areas. Since then, it has maintained a gradual growth. This was also due to the country's immigration policy, which encouraged people to settle in its coastal, urban areas. Australia is now one of the most urbanised countries in the world, with almost 90 per cent of the population living in urban areas. The two largest cities of Australia, Sydney and Melbourne, are home to over 40 per cent of the country's population. (Adapted from Global Success) Question 29. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Challenges facing urbanised Malaysia and Australia B. The brief history of Malaysia and Australia
C. Urbanisation in Malaysia and Australia D. Housing problems in Malaysia and Australia Question 30. The word rose in paragraph 1 is opposite in meaning to _ . A. increased B. developed C. evolved D. declined Question 31. According to paragraph 1, Malaysia . A. is the most urbanised country in East Asia B. has only 26% of its population living in urban areas C. has witnessed a decrease in the urbanisation rate D. is one of the most rapidly urbanised countries in the world Question 32. The word its in paragraph 2 refers to . A. immigration policy B. a gradual growth C. early urbanisation D. Australia Question 33. Which of the following is NOT true according to paragraph 2? A. Australia’s immigration policy contributed to the growth of its urban population. B. Urbanisation in Australia started at the end of the 19th century. C. There are nearly 60 per cent of people living in urban areas in Australia. D. Sydney and Melbourne are the two most crowded cities in Australia. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 33 to 38. Around the world, there are some jobs that may seem quite strange and surprising to you. A. Train pushers In Japan, the railway system is huge and everyone there uses trains. This makes them overcrowded most of the time. During rush hour, railway station attendants called 'pushers' or 'oshiya' do the strangest job in the world - they push passengers into trains. They have to do this because of the large number of commuters who wish to arrive at their desired locations on time. That's why they must endure the pain in squeezing themselves inside the train. B. Cleaners of the world's highest building Have you ever wondered how the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, is cleaned? It takes a team of 36 window cleaners a total of three months to clean the tower's reflective windows. Working from the height of more than 800 metres, the cleaners face huge challenges especially during bad weather. They must be the bravest cleaners in the world. C. Golf balls divers Every year in the UK, millions of golf balls get lost in the water around golf courses. This gave rise to the demand for golf ball divers whose job is to dive deep into the lakes and ponds around golf courses to find the lost balls. Most of them are professional scuba divers, but they spend long hours crawling around in mud and carrying heavy buckets. On average, they find 5,000 balls per lake. After cleaning them, they resell or recycle the balls. Sounds dangerous, doesn't it? (Adapted from Global Success) Question 34. Which best serves as the title for the passage? A. Typical Jobs B. Well-paid Jobs C. Unusual Jobs D. Low-paid Jobs Question 35. The word them in paragraph A refers to . A. trains B. attendants C. passengers D. commuters Question 36. According to paragraph A, what do ‘oshiya’ do during rush hour? A. They count the number of commuters. B. They endure the pain inside the train. C. They push passengers into trains. D. They pay attention to each commuter. Question 37. The word bravest in paragraph B is closest in meaning to .