I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. ⇱
II. Choose the word that has a different stressed syllable from the rest. ⇱
III. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions. ⇱
IV. Write the correct form of the words in brackets. ⇱
V. Read the following passage and choose the best answer to fill in each blank. ⇱
The re-occurrence of new technology over the years has helped us change the way we live and ___(21)___ daily activities. Most of this development is as a ___(22)___ of inventing and creating new ways to reduce our daily stress and live an improved life. The transportation industry is one of the important areas where new technological advancement takes ___(23)___. We now see cars that drive themselves along predetermined routes. Trains that will use new magnetic rail systems. An amazing new “hyperloop” train that will speed 800 miles per hour. All these innovations are not just a form of illusion, they are set to happen within the next coming years ___(24)___ have already started transporting us. This has increased the level of some industries like vehicle transport companies and car shipping carriers. It has also made truck production company, and fleet management ___(25)___ efficient.
VI. Read the passage and decide whether the statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F). ⇱
Population problems are different in different parts of the world. For example, in many European countries, the population is getting older. The birth rate is low because many young people have only one child or none at all. After retirement, they feel lonely and often very poor because they don’t save enough money.
In Africa, the population problems are very different. The population has grown rapidly over the last 40 years and it has a relatively young population. Many families continue to have large numbers of children to look after older people and to help on the land.
Asia is the largest and most populous of earth’s continents. It also has the highest population growth rate today, and its population almost quadrupled during the 20th century. Asian population will continue to grow, increasing pressure on the region’s natural resources.