TEST 1 – UNIT 4: URBANISATION - GLOBAL SUCCESS

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three
in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1:
A. urban B. afford C. expand D. reliable
Question 2:
A. concern B. colonial C. crowded D. convenient
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3:
A. urban B. pollute C. crowded D. high-rise
Question 4:
A. affordable B. reliable C. colonial D. residential
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: There are plenty of ____activities available in the city, from parks to theatres.
A. resident B. housing C. leisure D. convenience
Question 6: The city plans to _____ its public transportation system next year.
A. rely B. afford C. seek D. expand
Question 7: Living downtown is _____ because everything is within walking distance.
A. convenient B. reliable C. colonial D. crowded
Question 8: The city is filled with ______ buildings that define its skyline.
A. affordable B. high-rise C. reliable D. urban
Question 9: There's a(n) _____store on every corner, making it easy to buy essentials.
A. resident B. convenience C. urbanisation D. concern
Question 10: The city has many beautiful ______ constructions that attract tourists.
A. convenient B. gradual C. reliable D. colonial
Question 11: ______ has rapidly transformed those small towns into bustling cities.
A. Convenience B. Unemployment C. Urbanisation D. Infrastructure
Question 12: Housing is getting ______ in the central areas.
A. more and most expensive C. the more expensive
B. more expensive and more expensive D. more and more expensive
Question 13: The quality of life ______ significantly since the new infrastructure was built.
A. will improve B. is improving C. improves D. has improved
Question 14: The higher the unemployment rate is_____, people move to urban areas seeking jobs
A. the more B. the most C. much more D. more
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the words) OPPOS/TE in meaning to the underlined
bold words) in each of the following questions.
Question 15: Many people prefer urban living because of career opportunities and easy access to
amenities.
A. reliable B. foreign C. colonial D. rural
Question 16: Roads are always crowded during rush hour, causing traffic jams.
A. empty B. rapid C. high-rise D. hurried
Read the following notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Notice: Parking Garage Upgrade
Dear Residents,
The building management kindly informs you of the following:

● The (17) _____upgradation starts from Monday to Sunday next week.

● (18)_____should avoid approaching the construction area during the project period.
 ● Vehicles are recommended 19) ____in the neighbouring buildings' garage.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Question 17:
A. infrastructure B. unemployment C. convenience D. housing
Question 18: .
A. Employees B. Concerns C. Residents D. Colonists
Question 19:
A. to parking B. to be parked C. being parked D. parked
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentence to make a
meaningful paragraph in the following question.
Question 20:
a. Additionally, urban areas attract large companies, leading to more jobs in various sectors.
b. Moreover, improved infrastructure in cities supports economic growth, which in turn generates
more employment.
c. Firstly, as cities expand, new businesses open, offering diverse employment options.
d. However, the competition for jobs can be intense, making it essential for individuals to acquire
relevant skills.
e. Despite this, the potential for career advancement is greater in urban settings.
f. Urbanisation creates numerous job opportunities.
g. In conclusion, urbanisation significantly boosts job prospects, benefiting both individuals and
the economy.
A. f-c-a-b-d -e-g B. f-e-a - d-g-c-b C. f-d-a -b-c-e-g D. b -c-g-d-e-a-f
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 25.
SINGAPORE'S URBANISATION
In 2018, the United Nations announced that Singapore was completely urbanised as 100 per cent of
its population is defined as "urban". Urbanisation has brought both (21) _____and disadvantages to
the small city-state. On the one hand, Singapore (22) _______a lot of skilled workers from many
other countries to ensure the economy continues to grow. Migrants have also helped create a more
culturally diverse society in Singapore.
On the other hand, urbanisation has caused some serious problems such as deforestation,
overpopulation, and waste (23) ____ .Since it was first colonised by the British in 1819 and
Singapore was formally founded, over 95 per cent of its vegetation has been cleared. In terms of
population (24)_____, in many parts of Singapore, there are over 20,000 people living per square
kilometre. Waste treatment used to be another problem in Singapore. (25)_____, thanks to the
development of technology, this problem has been solved. Singapore has even become a leader in
urban waste management.
(Adapted from Global Success Workbook 12)
Question 21:
A. features B. benefits C. impacts D. concerns
Question 22:
A. was attracting B. will attract C. attracts D. has attracted
Question 23:
A. management B. leadership C. pollution D. structure
Question 24:
A. workload B. density C. usage D. product
Question 25:
A. Although B. In conclusion C. However D. Therefore
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 26 to 30.
An Binh used to be a small village on the bank of the Red River. Local people mainly worked on
farms and grew their own food. Public transport was not very convenient at that time. Villagers just
went around the local area by bicycle or on foot. The only way for them to travel to another town or
city was to cross the river by boat, and then get on the train.
Their life, however, started to change in the year 2000. A bridge across the Red River was built,
connecting the village with one of the biggest motorways in the country. Since then, many local
people have migrated to big cities. The village has also attracted people to come and start a business
here. In addition, a new industrial zone has been developed. Local people and residents of
neighbouring villages have started working in the industrial zone's factories. The infrastructure has
also been improved. Clean water facilities and drainage systems have been installed. A number of
high-rise buildings have been built. Supermarkets, hospitals, and many other facilities have also
been provided.
The village has now grown into an urbanised town with a population of over 20,000 people. Life
has become easier for its residents. However, there are now some new problems. Many young
people are unemployed because they lack the necessary knowledge and skills to work in the
factories. In addition, the town is getting more and more crowded. As a result, pollution has
increased and has sparked concern among local residents and the authorities. Despite all these
concerns, the lives of An Binh's residents have generally become much better.
(Adapted from Global Success Workbook)
Question 26: Which can best serve as the title of the passage?
A. Urbanising the Countryside C. Modernising the Infrastructure
B. Moving to Bigger Cities D. Caring for the Environment
Question 27: The word neighbouring in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. colonial B. faraway C. reliable D. adjacent
Question 28: According to the passage, each of the following is one of the advantages of
urbanisation to An Binh Village, EXCEPT _______.
A. better transportation C. increasing population
B. improved infrastructure D. new job opportunities
Question 29: The word they in paragraph 3 refers to ________.
A. the village's residents C. many young people
B. over 20,000 people D. some new problems
Question 30: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Overall, the quality of life in An Binh village has improved despite some issues.
B. During the process of urbanisation, the village's infrastructure has greatly improved.
C. Many people from urban areas have moved to An Binh village since 2000.
D. In the past, An Binh villagers had to travel with difficulty to reach other regions.
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