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Fansipan is the highest mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula

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This firm's gone to the _________ since the new management took over. 

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C ord on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 36.

     Urbanization degrades the environment, according to conventional wisdom. This view has led many developing countries to limit rural-urban migration and curb urban expansion. But this view is incorrect. There are a number of reasons urbanization can be good for the environment, if managed properly. 

     First, urbanization brings higher productivity because of its positive externalities and economies of scale. Asian urban productivity is more than 5.5 times that of rural areas. The same output can be produced using fewer resources with urban agglomeration than without. In this sense, urbanization reduces the ecological footprint. The service sector requires urbanization because it needs a concentration of clients. As services generally pollute less than manufacturing, this aspect of urbanization is also beneficial to the environment. 

     Second, for any given population, the high urban density is benign for the environment. The urban economics literature shows that compactness is a key determinant of energy use. High density can make public transport more viable and reduce the length of trips. Urban living encourages walking and cycling rather than driving. Third, environment-friendly infrastructure and public services such as piped water, sanitation, and waste management are much easier and more economical to construct, maintain, and operate in an urban setting. Urbanization allows more people to have access to environment friendly facilities and services at affordable prices. 

     Fourth, urbanization drives innovation, including green technologies. In the long term, environment-friendly equipment, machines, vehicles, and utilities will determine the future of the green economy. Green innovations in Asia's cities will be supported by the region's vast market as the billions of people who will be buying energy-efficient products will create opportunities and incentives for entrepreneurs to invest in developing such products. Finally, the higher standard of living associated with urbanization provides people with better food, education, housing, and health care. Urban growth generates revenues that fund infrastructure projects, reducing congestion and improving public health. Urbanization fosters a pro-environment stance among property owners and the middle class, which is crucial for the introduction and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations. 

          Of course, urbanization also comes with costs. Millions of people are migrating to Asian cities and companies are locating there to employ them. Urban sprawl and industrial activities, such as power generation, transportation, construction, garbage and waste disposal, harm the environment. An assessment of the impact of urbanization on the environment must balance its benign and adverse effects

Which best serves as the title for the passage? 

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I was tickled pink when I got my first bike. I'll never forget it was pink with ribbons tied on the handle bars

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22. 

EXAM ADVICE

In Part Three of the Speaking Section you work together with a partner. You have to do a (18) ________ task which usually lasts about 3 minutes. One possible task is “problem solving”, which means you have to look at (19) _________ visual information and then discuss the problem with your partner. You may be shown photos, drawings, diagrams, maps, plans, advertisements or computer graphics and it is essential that you study them carefully. If necessary, check you know exactly what to do by politely asking the examiner to repeat the instruction or make them clearer.

(20) ________ you are doing the task, the examiner will probably say very little and you should ask your partner questions and make (21) ________ if he or she is not saying much. If either of you have any real difficulties, the examiner may decide to step in and help. Normally, however, you will find plenty to say, which helps the assessor to give you a fair mark. This mark depends on your success in doing the task by competing with your partner, (22). _______ includes taking turns in giving opinions and replying appropriately, although in the end it may be possible to "agree to disagree”. 

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It was noticeable how a few people managed to ________ their will on the others.

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Kazakova's performance made her the heroin of the Moscow Film Festival. 

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E-mail allows people _________ in touch, regardless of distance. 

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Christina and John are in the English evening class.

- Christina: “Why do you think the most people learn English?” – John: “____________”

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22. EXAM ADVICE In Part Three of the Speaking Section you work together with a partner. You have to do a (18) ________ task which usually lasts about 3 minutes. One possible task is “problem solving”, which means you have to look at (19) _________ visual information and then discuss the problem with your partner. You may be shown photos, drawings, diagrams, maps, plans, advertisements or computer graphics and it is essential that you study them carefully. If necessary, check you know exactly what to do by politely asking the examiner to repeat the instruction or make them clearer. (20) ________ you are doing the task, the examiner will probably say very little and you should ask your partner questions and make (21) ________ if he or she is not saying much. If either of you have any real difficulties, the examiner may decide to step in and help. Normally, however, you will find plenty to say, which helps the assessor to give you a fair mark. This mark depends on your success in doing the task by competing with your partner, (22). _______ includes taking turns in giving opinions and replying appropriately, although in the end it may be possible to "agree to disagree”.

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The song ________ by our listeners as their favorite of the week is "Goodbye Baby" by Tunesmiths

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You must mix the right _________ of soap and water if you want to blow bubbles that last longer. 

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22. EXAM ADVICE In Part Three of the Speaking Section you work together with a partner. You have to do a (18) ________ task which usually lasts about 3 minutes. One possible task is “problem solving”, which means you have to look at (19) _________ visual information and then discuss the problem with your partner. You may be shown photos, drawings, diagrams, maps, plans, advertisements or computer graphics and it is essential that you study them carefully. If necessary, check you know exactly what to do by politely asking the examiner to repeat the instruction or make them clearer. (20) ________ you are doing the task, the examiner will probably say very little and you should ask your partner questions and make (21) ________ if he or she is not saying much. If either of you have any real difficulties, the examiner may decide to step in and help. Normally, however, you will find plenty to say, which helps the assessor to give you a fair mark. This mark depends on your success in doing the task by competing with your partner, (22). _______ includes taking turns in giving opinions and replying appropriately, although in the end it may be possible to "agree to disagree”.

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Mrs Florida felt that her marriage had become ___________ prison

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Joey put all his money on the lottery, which was his big mistake

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That last comment of yours carried the day because nobody could possibly argue with you after that