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Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from
the options A, B, C or A, B, C and D to fit the numbered blank.
Drug abuse is a major problem in schools. Teenagers _____________ (1) to think it is cool to get high
on drugs. In my line __________ (2) work, I have seen many young lives destroyed because they are unable
to ___________ (3) through even one day without the help of drugs.
Drug taking is not only a dangerous activity but also a very expensive habit. In ____________ (4) to
support this habit, some drug users resort to becoming drug pushers. This ___________ (5) to the bigger
crime of smuggling and drug trafficking. If you ____________ (6) caught with drugs, you will be punished
by the law. You will also end up with a criminal record which will affect you for the rest of __________ (7)
life.
So, dont ruin your life stay __________ (8) from drugs.
A
B
seem
seems
C
D
seemed
seeming
A
B
led
lead
C
D
leads
leading
A
B
to
of
C
D
on
with
A
B
is
be
C
D
am
are
A
B
goes
go
C
D
gone
went
A
B
you
your
yours
A
B
order
orders
C
D
orderly
ordering
A
B
near
away
C
D
around
off
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Tourism is an important industry in our country. Many tourists are attracted to our countrys beautiful
islands such as Pulau Pinang and Pulau Langkawi. ___________ (1) Batu Ferringhi beach of Pulau Pinang is
a favourite ____________ (2) foreign tourists who come here to relax and enjoy the many water sports
facilities available. ______________ (3) from water sports, Penang also has some of the best golf courses in
the country. There is also a variety of mouth-watering hawker food _____________ (4) tourists can buy for
only a few ringgit. __________________ (5) a multi-racial community, Penangites are warm, friendly and
generally have no problems conversing in English.
Like Pulau Pinang, the island of Langkawi is ______________ (6) a popular destination for foreign
tourists. With its untouched greenery, white beaches and duty free shopping, Pulau Langkawi
________________ (7) a flood of visitors year after year. Often, visitors to the island _________________
(8) to visit legendary sites such as the Lake of the Pregnant Maiden, Gua Cerita and Telaga Tujuh.
A
B
A
An
The
A
B
In contrast
However
C
D
Similarly
Although
A
B
to
among
C
D
for
within
A
B
also
yet
C
D
both
but
A
B
Apart
Then
C
D
Moreover
However
A
B
see
saw
C
D
has seen
have seen
C
D
which
whom
A
B
bring
are brought
C
D
are bringing
have brought
A who
B where
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For nature lovers, Taman Negara is a compulsory destination. It is an extensive lowland rainforest
__________ (1) has a number of well marked trails which allow one to walk ____________ (2) the old
growth forest. Hence, the occasional shafts _____________ (3) light shining through the thick forest makes
the colourful butterflies look very beautiful. You will also be able to hear the sounds of birds coming from
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the _________________ (4) corner of the forest.
The trails are all worth hiking. Taman Negara _________________ (5) a number of hideouts or
bumbuns where visitors can stay overnight. These hideouts are _______________ (6) to be cheap and offer
adventurous overnight stay. Visitors should book in advanced during holiday seasons. One word of caution
too much merry making may ________________ (7) the wildlife away.
Taman Negara is definitely the place for bird lovers. The longer one stays, the more one can get out of
it. Some visitors have ____________________ (8) to have seen over 100 species of birds in a week!
A
B
who
when
C
D
that
what
A
B
have
has
C
D
had
had been
A
B
from
of
C
D
out
into
A
B
know
knew
C
D
known
knowing
A
B
in
of
C
D
through
with
A
B
fright
frighten
C
D
frightened
frightening
A
B
dark
darker
C
D
darkest
darkening
A
B
claim
claims
C
D
claimed
claiming
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Of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the only one that still stands today is the Great Pyramid of
Cheops. It measures 230 metres along the base of each side and covers ____________ (1) area of five
hectares. It is estimated that there _____________ (2) a total of 2.6 million blocks, weighing 7 million tons
in all, making up the three _______________ (3) structures. These were cut from neighbouring quarries,
transported to the site and hoisted _____________ (4) place. Napoleon, the great General from France once
calculated that by using _______________ (5) from all three of the pyramids, it would have been possible to
encircle the whole of France with a defensive wall 30 centimetres _______________ (6) and 3 metres high.
The King of Egypt, ________________ (7) reigned more than 4,500 years ago, had instructed his
people to build the Pyramids as ________________ (8) final resting place. The builders constructed a series
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of inner passages leading to his burial chamber.
A
B
an
C
D
a
the
A
B
workers
materials
C
D
machines
equipment
A
B
was
have
C
D
are
had
A
B
thick
long
C
D
wide
deep
A
B
big
giant
C
D
nice
ordinary
A
B
who
which
C
D
whom
whose
A
B
on
of
C
D
to
into
A
B
its
his
C
D
their
they
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City dwellers face the endless problems of traffic congestion. What ______________ (1) these traffic
problems?
The number one cause is of course, accidenrts. One can be held up ______________ (2) miles on a road
where an accident has incurred. Most of the time the accident itself does not cause the obstruction. It is the
other drivers on the road _______________ (3) cant resist slowing down to have a look at the damage.
Accidents can be prevented if drivers keep ____________________ (4) the traffic rules. They should
avoid ___________________ (5), overtaking on double lines, jumping queues and beating traffic lights.
Of ____________________ (6), there have been a high number of accidents caused by drivers who are
______________________ (7) on their handphones. If they adopt __________________(8) right attitude
when they are behind the wheel, perhaps the number of accidents can be reduced.
A
B
causes
makes
C
D
blames
becomes
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B
sped
speed
C
D
speeds
speeding
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A
B
on
for
C
D
into
over
A
B
late
this
C
D
now
lately
A
B
who
what
C
D
when
whom
A
B
using
driving
C
D
horning
chatting
A
B
in
at
C
D
to
on
A
B
an
the
C
D
any
a
ANSWER KEY
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5C
2B
6D
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1C
5D
1B
5B
3A
7C
4C
8B
3B
7B
4C
8C
3B
7A
4D
8B
2C
6A
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8B
2D
6C
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7B
2
2B
6A
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1A
5D
2B
6A
3A
7D
4C
8B
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