Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Malaysia is one of the countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). It is divided into two regions, known as West Malaysia and East Malaysia. They are separated by about 640 km of the sea and together comprise an area of 329,758 sq. km. Malaysia enjoys tropical climate. The Malaysian unit of currency is the ringgit, consisting of 100 sen.
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur and it is also the largest city in the country. The population in 2001 was over 22 million. Islam is the country’s official religion. In addition, there are other religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. The national language is Bahasa Malaysia (also known simply as Malay). English, Chinese, and Tamil are also widely spoken. The language of instruction for primary school children is Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, or Tamil. Bahasa Malaysia is the primary language of instruction in all secondary schools, although some students may continue learning in Chinese or Tamil. And English is a compulsory second language.
29. According to the paragraph one, which of the following is NOT correct?
A. The sea divides Malaysia into two regions. B. A ringgit consists of 100 sen.
C. Malaysia is a member of ASEAN. D. Malaysia has got about 640 km of the sea.
30. Kuala Lumpur ____________.
A. had over 22 million people in 2001 B. is the second largest city in Malaysia
C. is the capital city of Malaysia D. is the biggest city in West Malaysia
31. The national religion of Malaysia is ___________.
A. Islam B. Buddhism C. Hinduism D. Bahasa
32. The number of languages widely spoken in Malaysia ______________.
A. one B. two C. three D. four
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. I’m sorry I can’t go to your birthday party tomorrow.
A. I wish I can go to your birthday party tomorrow.
B. I wish I can’t go to your birthday party tomorrow.
C. I wish I could go to your birthday party tomorrow.
D. I wish I couldn’t go to your birthday party tomorrow.
34. “Why don’t you meet to discuss how to organize the fair?”
A. He suggested that we should meet to discuss how to organize the fair.
B. He suggested that we shouldn’t meet to discuss how to organize the fair.
C. He suggested to meet to discuss how to organize the fair.
D. He suggested to meeting to discuss how to organize the fair.
35. Nobody has invited me, so I’m not going to the party.
A. Because I haven’t been invited, I’m going to the party.
B. Because of I haven’t been invited, I’m not going to the party.
C. Because I have been invited, I’m not going to the party.
D. Because I haven’t been invited, I’m not going to the party.
36. “What time did you come home last night, Mark?” said Tom.-
A. Tom asked Mark what time had he come home the previous night.
B. Tom asked Mark what time he had come home last night.
C. Tom asked Mark what time he came home last night.
D. Tom asked Mark what time he had come home the previous night.
37. Although it rained heavily, we all enjoyed the excursion.
A. Despite it rained heavily, we all enjoyed the excursion.
B. Despite the rain heavy, we all enjoyed the excursion.
C. Despite the heavy rain, we all enjoyed the excursion.
D. Despite the heavily rain, we all enjoyed the excursion.
38. Did you always eat sweets when you were small?
A. Were you use to eat sweets when you were small ?
B. Did you used to eat sweets when you were small ?
C. Were you used to eat sweets when you were small ?
D. Did you use to eat sweets when you were small ?
39: You have to study for six years. You can become a doctor.
A. You have to study for six years in order that become a doctor.
B. You will become a doctor in order that you have to study for six years.
C. You have to study for six years in order become a doctor.
D. You have to study for six years in order to become a doctor.
40. “Where are you going on your holidays?” I asked them.
A. I asked them where they are going on their holidays.
B. I asked them where are they going on their holidays.
C. I asked them where they were going on their holidays.
D. I asked them where were they going on their holidays.
Question 28. The Tower of London used to be ______.
A. a library B. a museum C. a prison D. a church
Question 29. The word “It” in line 4 paragraph 2 refers to _____.
A. The Tower of London B. Big Ben C. The Crown Jewels D. Tower Bridge
Question 30. The word “well-known” can be best replaced by _____.
A. quick B. renowned C. beautiful D. charming
Question 31. You can’t talk about ____ when you are at Speakers’ Corner.
A. the Parliament B. politics C. the Queen D. London
Question 32. A convenient way to get around the city is by ____.
A. tube B. bus C. train D. car