English Language and Reading Comprehension Languages

English Grammar, Vocabulary, and Urban Change

20 questions

45 min

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Exam info

Subject: English Language and Reading Comprehension
Exam type: Languages
Questions: 20
Duration: 45 min
Answers: ✓ With explanations

Questions (20)

Q 1.
Amelia started cycling to school in Grade 7 and still rides the same route every day. Which sentence is correct?
- A.
  Amelia has been cycling to school since Grade 7.
- B.
  Amelia have been cycling to school since Grade 7.
- C.
  Amelia has been rode to school since Grade 7.
- D.
  Amelia have rode to school since Grade 7.
Q 2.
The centre manager ____ the new sports centre last month, and it is fully operational now. Which verb form is appropriate?
- A.
  has opened
- B.
  have opened
- C.
  had opening
- D.
  is opening
Q 3.
At precisely 8 p.m. yesterday, the band ____ the stage and began the concert. Which tense is required?
- A.
  perform
- B.
  performed
- C.
  performs
- D.
  will perform
Q 4.
Complete the sentence: Because the programme is still waiting for its first event, the students ____ take part in an outdoor activity since it began last year.
- A.
  have not taken
- B.
  have not take
- C.
  has not taken
- D.
  had not taken
Q 5.
Which sentence uses the correct present perfect question form?
- A.
  Has Priya finished her project yet?
- B.
  Priya has finished her project yet?
- C.
  Has Priya finish her project yet?
- D.
  Does Priya finished her project yet?
Q 6.
The power failed while the engineer ____ the new camera system; the task was already in progress and was interrupted.
- A.
  has checked
- B.
  was checking
- C.
  will check
- D.
  did check
Q 7.
Jordan is the volunteer ____ spent the summer teaching children in Da Nang.
- A.
  who
- B.
  whom
- C.
  whose
- D.
  which
Q 8.
The pupils were excited because they were going to ____ the community clean-up afternoon.
- A.
  take part in
- B.
  make part in
- C.
  do part in
- D.
  have part in
Q 9.
Overall time spent at home has fallen; ____, the attention given to each child has increased. Which connector best expresses the contrast?
- A.
  Furthermore
- B.
  However
- C.
  Consequently
- D.
  Specifically
Q 10.
When families have fewer children, parents can give each child more ____ attention.
- A.
  isolated
- B.
  individual
- C.
  collective
- D.
  public
Q 11.
Why did the Pakistani government establish a commission in 1959?
- A.
  To assess possible locations for a replacement capital.
- B.
  To renovate government buildings in Karachi.
- C.
  To compare universities in Rawalpindi.
- D.
  To appoint the first mayor of Islamabad.
Q 12.
Which consideration was not listed as a factor in selecting the new capital's location?
- A.
  A city's popularity with tourists
- B.
  Transportation links
- C.
  Water availability
- D.
  National interest
Q 13.
Which set of roles matches the three sections of Islamabad's master plan?
- A.
  Islamabad: national administration and culture; Rawalpindi: regional industry and commerce; national park: education, recreation, and agriculture.
- B.
  Islamabad: regional industry; Rawalpindi: national administration; national park: military headquarters.
- C.
  Islamabad: agriculture; Rawalpindi: tourism; national park: central government administration.
- D.
  Islamabad: national administration; Rawalpindi: agricultural research; national park: industrial production.
Q 14.
What is the main purpose of the passage about Islamabad?
- A.
  To explain the selection and organisation of Islamabad as Pakistan's modern capital.
- B.
  To describe every architectural style used in Pakistan.
- C.
  To compare the climates of all major Pakistani cities.
- D.
  To argue that Karachi should become the capital again.
Q 15.
Which title best represents the passage about Rio de Janeiro's favelas?
- A.
  Crime on the Rise in Rio's Favelas
- B.
  A Complete History of Rio's Favelas
- C.
  How Rio's Favelas Are Changing
- D.
  Favelas as Rio's New Tourist Destination
Q 16.
Which statement about favelas in earlier years is supported by the passage?
- A.
  Residents received extensive government support for basic housing.
- B.
  Residents often had to construct streets and homes themselves.
- C.
  Police officers had already eliminated crime throughout every favela.
- D.
  Poverty and crime had permanently disappeared.
Q 17.
Which statement is most consistent with tour guide Simone Miranda's comments?
- A.
  Favela residents increasingly feel included in Brazilian society.
- B.
  Newcomers should be legally prevented from entering favelas.
- C.
  Police intervention has completely solved every social problem.
- D.
  Architecture students are the main cause of rising housing prices.
Q 18.
In the favela passage, property costs skyrocket when new residents arrive. The word most nearly means:
- A.
  become dangerous
- B.
  increase suddenly and rapidly
- C.
  fall slightly
- D.
  remain unchanged
Q 19.
In the smart-city passage, technology is described as crucial. Which word is closest in meaning to crucial?
- A.
  optional
- B.
  costly
- C.
  essential
- D.
  ordinary
Q 20.
According to the passage, what makes a city smart?
- A.
  Building more roads without using digital information.
- B.
  Integrating technology and data into infrastructure so urban life can become more sustainable and efficient.
- C.
  Prioritising tourism while reducing public services.
- D.
  Removing digital systems from city administration.

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