12. Choose the best option to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined part in the following questions.
- Do you think electric buses are a good idea for a clean city?
A. high-cost B. thermal C. outdated D. polluted
13. Choose the word that has a stress pattern different from the others.
A. visit B. improve C. patient D. native
14. Our city will have more ………. spaces if we build more parks and community
gardens.
A. rural B. urban C. green D. remote
15. Low-cost housing, ……… is affordable for those with limited incomes, is a priority.
A. which B. whom C. who D. whose
16. Learning foreign languages can …...……. your brainpower and help you
communicate better.
A. spread B. boost C. reach D. plan
III. READING (2.0 pts)
Part 1: Read the passage, and decide if each of the statements is R (right) or W
(wrong) (1.0 pt)
I have recently returned from a two-week trip to my friend's hometown, which is in the
countryside It was a refreshing change from city life.
At the beginning, the rural area was charming and peaceful, with abundant natural
beauty. There were fields, flowers, and many animals, including cows, which I rarely see
in the city. I enjoyed strolling around and breathing in the fresh air. I also liked helping
out on the farm. Feeding the chickens and collecting their eggs were fun, but I got tired
after a while.
I started to miss certain aspects of the city during my stay. There were few stores,
restaurants, or convenience stores, and going to the cinema or shopping at the shopping
centres wasn't an option. What I missed the most were my classmates. As a result, I
sometimes felt bored and lonely in the countryside.
Both cities and rural areas have their advantages and disadvantages. I enjoy the simplicity
of nature and the liveliness of city life. Experiencing both gives me a balanced
perspective.
R/W
17. The writer spent one month in his friend's hometown. ……………
18. At first, the writer enjoyed living in the countryside. ……………
19. It was boring all the time in the countryside. ……………
20. Both the city and the rural area are great in their own ways. ……………
Part 2: Read the text about English language. Choose the best option (A, B, C or
D). (1.0 pt)
English is the most valuable language you can learn in today's world for many reasons.
Firstly, English is the main language in top universities and students in the United
States, the United Kingdom, and other English-speaking countries. It can help overseas
students communicate and understand lectures easily. Secondly, English is the most
common language in many professional fields, such as technology, industry, and
