RATIONAL CLOZE 1

Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from the options A, B, C or A, B, C and D to fit the numbered blank.

Drug abuse is a major problem in schools. Teenagers _____________ (1) to think it is cool to get high on drugs. In my line __________ (2) work, I have seen many young lives destroyed because they are unable to ___________ (3) through even one day without the help of drugs. Drug taking is not only a dangerous activity but also a very expensive habit. In ____________ (4) to support this habit, some drug users resort to becoming drug pushers. This ___________ (5) to the bigger crime of smuggling and drug trafficking. If you ____________ (6) caught with drugs, you will be punished by the law. You will also end up with a criminal record which will affect you for the rest of __________ (7) life. So, dont ruin your life stay __________ (8) from drugs.

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seemed seeming on with gone went orderly ordering

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C D C D C

leads leading am are yours

C D

around off

RATIONAL CLOZE 2

Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from

the options A, B, C or A, B, C and D to fit the numbered blank.

Tourism is an important industry in our country. Many tourists are attracted to our countrys beautiful islands such as Pulau Pinang and Pulau Langkawi. ___________ (1) Batu Ferringhi beach of Pulau Pinang is a favourite ____________ (2) foreign tourists who come here to relax and enjoy the many water sports facilities available. ______________ (3) from water sports, Penang also has some of the best golf courses in the country. There is also a variety of mouth-watering hawker food _____________ (4) tourists can buy for only a few ringgit. __________________ (5) a multi-racial community, Penangites are warm, friendly and generally have no problems conversing in English. Like Pulau Pinang, the island of Langkawi is ______________ (6) a popular destination for foreign tourists. With its untouched greenery, white beaches and duty free shopping, Pulau Langkawi ________________ (7) a flood of visitors year after year. Often, visitors to the island _________________ (8) to visit legendary sites such as the Lake of the Pregnant Maiden, Gua Cerita and Telaga Tujuh.

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for within Moreover However which whom

RATIONAL CLOZE 3

Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from the options A, B, C or A, B, C and D to fit the numbered blank.

For nature lovers, Taman Negara is a compulsory destination. It is an extensive lowland rainforest

__________ (1) has a number of well marked trails which allow one to walk ____________ (2) the old growth forest. Hence, the occasional shafts _____________ (3) light shining through the thick forest makes the colourful butterflies look very beautiful. You will also be able to hear the sounds of birds coming from the _________________ (4) corner of the forest. The trails are all worth hiking. Taman Negara _________________ (5) a number of hideouts or bumbuns where visitors can stay overnight. These hideouts are _______________ (6) to be cheap and offer adventurous overnight stay. Visitors should book in advanced during holiday seasons. One word of caution too much merry making may ________________ (7) the wildlife away. Taman Negara is definitely the place for bird lovers. The longer one stays, the more one can get out of it. Some visitors have ____________________ (8) to have seen over 100 species of birds in a week!

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that what out into through with darkest darkening

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had had been known knowing frightened frightening claimed claiming

RATIONAL CLOZE 4

Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from the options A, B, C or A, B, C and D to fit the numbered blank.

Of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the only one that still stands today is the Great Pyramid of Cheops. It measures 230 metres along the base of each side and covers ____________ (1) area of five hectares. It is estimated that there _____________ (2) a total of 2.6 million blocks, weighing 7 million tons in all, making up the three _______________ (3) structures. These were cut from neighbouring quarries, transported to the site and hoisted _____________ (4) place. Napoleon, the great General from France once

calculated that by using _______________ (5) from all three of the pyramids, it would have been possible to encircle the whole of France with a defensive wall 30 centimetres _______________ (6) and 3 metres high. The King of Egypt, ________________ (7) reigned more than 4,500 years ago, had instructed his people to build the Pyramids as ________________ (8) final resting place. The builders constructed a series of inner passages leading to his burial chamber.

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a the are had nice ordinary to into

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machines equipment wide deep whom whose their they

RATIONAL CLOZE 5

Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from the options A, B, C or A, B, C and D to fit the numbered blank.

City dwellers face the endless problems of traffic congestion. What ______________ (1) these traffic problems? The number one cause is of course, accidenrts. One can be held up ______________ (2) miles on a road where an accident has incurred. Most of the time the accident itself does not cause the obstruction. It is the other drivers on the road _______________ (3) cant resist slowing down to have a look at the damage. Accidents can be prevented if drivers keep ____________________ (4) the traffic rules. They should avoid ___________________ (5), overtaking on double lines, jumping queues and beating traffic lights. Of ____________________ (6), there have been a high number of accidents caused by drivers who are ______________________ (7) on their handphones. If they adopt __________________(8) right attitude

when they are behind the wheel, perhaps the number of accidents can be reduced.

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speeds speeding now lately horning chatting any a

ANSWER KEY

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1A 5C

2B 6D 2

3B 7B

4A 8B

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1C 5D

2B 6A

3A 7C

4C 8B

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1C 5B

2D 6C 4

3B 7B

4C 8C

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1B 5B

2C 6A 5

3B 7A

4D 8B

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1A 5D

2B 6A

3A 7D

4C 8B