2.Choose the best word to complete each blank. Picturesque delicious nature recommend located Are you wondering where to go for your next holiday? Well, you ought to think outside the box and consider somewhere different. I myself would strongly (1) ____the Faroe Islands. If you know little about these (2) _____islands, let me tell you more. They're (3) _____in the North Sea, about 300 miles above Scotland and between Iceland and Norway. Although they have their own government and flag, they are considered as part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Their main livelihood is fishing, which explains the (4) _____seafood on offer everywhere. I've been there a number of times now and can say with my hand on my heart that the people are the friendliest I've ever met. What's more, if, like me, you love (5) ____, you'll be in your element. So, if a relaxing break somewhere different is what you have in mind, look no further. 2.Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C, or D. New York has Central Park; London has Hyde Park while Kuala Lumpur has its own piece of green belt amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. It's an ideal place for a leisurely stroll in a tranquil setting, all without having to leave the city. The Lake Gardens was created by Sir Alfred Venning, who persuaded the ruling government to allow him to turn a swamp land into rambling trails with man-made lakes, spanning 60 hectares. However, as the city expanded, the Lake Gardens reduced in size. However, it is still a sizeable area and boasts of more than just grass and water within its grounds. For example, the gardens incorporate the National Monument, Bird Park, Hibiscus Garden as well as Malaysia's Parliament House. Additionally, Carcosa Seri Negara is on a hilltop overlooking the Lake Gardens. Today, the nineteenth-century British colonial mansion has been converted into an exclusive hotel. 1.According to the passage, what do New York, London and Kuala Lumpur have in common? A.They each have a lake in the city. B.They each have a swamp land in the city. C.They each have a park in the middle of the city. D.They each have a 60-hectare garden in the city. 2.Which word in the first paragraph means 'peaceful' ? A.Ideal B.tranquil C.sizeable D.rambling 3.In the Lake Gardens, you can visit the following spaces except ______. A.Hyde Park B.The Bird Park C.the Hibiscus Garden D.the National Monument 4.Over time, the Lake Gardens has become smaller because . A.it is swampy B.of development C.of the heat and noise D.it is getting overpopulated 5.The Carcosa Seri Negara is now a ______. A.park B.hotel C.mansion D.museum 6.The word hustle and bustle can best be replaced with ____. A.easy B.busy C.noisy D.dirty 7.The synonym of the word man-made is A.artificial B.natural C.oroginal D.available 8.The word converted can best be replaced with A.built B.changed C.made D.transferred III.WRITING 1.Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words. 1.I'm really excited about the holiday. LOOKING I _______the holiday. 2.I've got to reduce the number of sweets I eat. DOWN I must _______the number of sweets I eat. 3.Why don't you start doing a sport? TAKE Have you thought about ______a sport? 4.His parents raised him very strictly. UP His parents _____very strictly. 5.Can you take care of the fish when I am away? LOOK Can you ______when I am away?