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Question 21. A. utilising eco-friendly technologies is important without energy-efficient practices B. it is crucial to adopt energy-efficient practices and utilise eco-friendly technologies C. it is vital to adopt energy-efficient practices, making use of eco-friendly technologies D. adopting energy-efficient practices is key to utilising eco-friendly technologies Question 22. A. which contributes to reducing their ecological footprint B. having their ecological footprint cut down C. that brings about their reduced ecological footprint D. helps minimise their ecological footprint Read the following passage about a male nursery school teacher and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30. In the Indian city of Agra, close to the Yamuna River, stands the Taj Mahal, a well-known mausoleum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The huge white dome in the centre of the Taj Mahal is its most iconic feature. It is surrounded by four smaller domes and is 35 metres high. The interior spaces of the building are decorated with lovely arches and priceless stones set into the walls. There are gardens with walkways, pools, and fountains around the structures. The Taj Mahal's construction began in 1631 and was completed in 1648. It was built using materials in India and other Asian countries. However, the main material is white marble. The Indians also used other high-quality building materials at that time. Emperor Shah Jahan had the Taj Mahal built as a burial place for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. According to legend, he intended to create a black Taj Mahal on the other side of the river, but this never came true. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, British soldiers destroyed many areas of the Taj Mahal, taking some of the precious stones from its walls. The Taj Mahal has suffered from environmental damage over the years, and significant government efforts have been made to preserve its beauty. The Taj Mahal is one of India's most well-known landmarks. Every year, millions of people come to see the mausoleum. The Taj Mahal is mentioned in lists of iconic buildings to see and is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. (Adapted from Bright) Question 23. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is the most impressive feature of the Taj Mahal? A. the interior spaces with arches B. lovely gardens around the landmark C. the huge white dome in the centre D. the modern architectural style Question 24. The word priceless in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to . A. valueless B. affordable C. prohibitive D. invaluable Question 25. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3? A. Emperor Shah Jahan constructed the Taj Mahal himself to honour his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. B. The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan as a final resting place for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. C. Emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal as a temple dedicated to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. D. The Taj Mahal was built during Emperor Shah Jahan’s reign to serve as his burial site alongside Mumtaz Mahal.