TEST 2 UNIT 4

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. afford B. housing C. leisure D. urban
Question 4. A. B. employment C. expansion D.
convenient resident

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. The city’s needs upgrading to meet the demands from its citizens.
A. leisure B. convenience C. infrastructure D. unemployment
Question 6. Youth crime in the inner city has increased in recent months, requiring tightened
security.
A. reliably B. affordably C. conveniently D. rapidly
Question 7. Air pollution and traffic congestion are two major among city dwellers.
A. concerns B. residents C. unemployment D. Infrastructure
Question 8. The urban can threaten the unique charm of the countryside.
A. unemployment B. housing C. leisure D. sprawl
Question 9. Traffic in the is a nightmare for commuters.
A. resident B. rush hour C. urbanisation D. concern
Question 10. Many fresh graduates are struggling to a nine-to-five job.
A. expand B. seek C. afford D. modernise
Question 11. The municipal authority is implementing new policies to address affordable
shortages.
A. housing B. resident C. concern D. infrastructure
Question 12. This is the first time Henry Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum.
A. visited B. visits C. has visited D. had visited
Question 13. 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 14. The higher property prices are, city dwellers can afford.
A. the fewest B. fewer than C. the fewer D. the fewer than

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined bold
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 15. Many old apartments in this part of the city need modernising; they are in danger of
collapsing anytime soon.
A. upgrading B. destroying C. renovating D. developing

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 16. City dwellers prefer to travel by elevated railway because it is reliable and affordable.
A. dependable B. inconvenient C. realistic D. temporary

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 17 to 19.
EXPLORE THE EVOLUTION OF CITY LIFE AT OUR
EXHIBITION!
Question 17. A. purposes B. intentions C. landscapes D. challenges
Question 18.Compare past andB.present
A. technologist urban (17) C. technology
technologically D. technological
Question 19. A. for B. with C. to
Discover the cultural shifts and (18) advancements D. Of
Mark the letter A, B,(19)
Engage C, or D interactive
on your answer sheet
exhibits to indicatemodern
showcasing the correct arrangement
urban innovationsof the sentences to
make a meaningful letter for the following question.
Date:20.
Question March 15th - March 30th, 2024
Location: City Museum, 123 Main Street, Anytown
a. However, the fast pace can be overwhelming at times.
b. Firstly, the diversity here is astounding; you encounter people from all walks of life daily.
c. Warm regards.
d. Dear Laura, I hope you are well.
e. Looking forward to catching up soon!
f. Overall, the experience has been enriching, pushing me out of my comfort zone while teaching me
valuable lessons about adaptability.
g. Secondly, the opportunities for growth and exploration are endless.
h. 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 21 to 25.
Hanoi is a modern city with a population of over 8 million people. Over the years, the urban area has
gradually (21) to over 3,000 sq km including many of the surrounding villages. As rural (22)
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 (23) to include more lines by 2030.
(24) , urbanisation has created new problems. As more people come to seek better job
opportunities, the city is getting more and more crowded. This has (25) to more traffic jams and
higher unemployment rates. Air pollution is also causing concern among city residents.
(Adapted from Global Success)
Question 21. A. afforded B. expanded C. modernised D. concerned
Question 22. A. housing B. concerns C. residents D. convenience
Question 23. A. expected B. affected C. imagined D. structured
Question 24. A. Therefore B. In addition C. However D. For example
Question 25. A. related B. resulted C. led D. complied

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions from 26 to 30.
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 26. 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 27. The word rose in paragraph 1 is opposite in meaning to _ .
A. increased B. developed C. evolved D. declined
Question 28. 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 29. The word its in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. immigration policy B. a gradual growth
C. early urbanisation D. Australia
Question 30. 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.