Question 1: A. mountain, peaceful town B. peaceful town mountain C. peaceful mountain town D. mountain town peaceful

Question 2: A. at B. with C. in D. by

Question 3: A. decorates B. decorating C. is decorating D. decorated

Question 4: A. join B. that joins C. by joining D. joined

Question 5: A. Whether B. Although C. In case D. While

Question 6: A. a memory B. memorise C. memorial D memorable

Question 7: A. although B. or C. while D. until

Question 8: A. Take up B. Look for C. Put on D. Move in

Question 9: A. costumes B. languages C. dishes D. customs

Question 10: A. especially B. in spite of C. instead of D. in case of

Question 11: A. see B. disturb C. attract D. contact

Question 12: A. wide B. long C. deep D. high

Question 13: a Dad: Alice, please put back the guidebook. A tourist wants to escape life. A traveller wants to experience it. b Dad: Instead of reading for details, a traveller blends in the local culture and truly lives the experience. c Alice: What do you mean by that, Dad?

Question 14: a. Trish: Yes, I am. I can’t wait. Honestly, I’ve never had the chance to taste authentic dishes from places like Thailand and Greece. b. Ted: Hi Trish, are you going to the international cuisine event this weekend? c. Ted: Indeed! It’s going to be a delicious experience. It’s always interesting to explore the different cultures through their food. d. Ted: Me, too! There will be dishes from Italy, Japan and Mexico, and I’m particularly looking forward to the pasta and sushi. e. Trish: That sounds amazing. I’m curious about the desserts, like Italian gelato or French pastries.

Question 15: Hi Harry, a. He was just sitting on a bench with his guitar, so I asked him if he could sing a song for me. b. You won’t believe what happened last Saturday! c. I had an unexpected encounter with a street musician while I was shopping at a market. d. How about your weekend? Anything exciting? e. To my surprise, he agreed and performed a beautiful song, which was an unforgettable experience. Write back soon. Joyce

Question 16: a. Travelling also encourages you to reflect on your own life and values. b. When you live among local people, you can gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of a culture. c. Travelling can give you experiences related to local cultures and people. d. In this way, meaningful travel experiences can lead to your own personal growth. e. For example, volunteering in a community can give you helpful insights into the local culture.

Question 17: a. People today are increasingly exposed to and appreciate music from various cultures and languages. b. After all, in today’s interconnected world, international music has become more accessible, and music exchange has become easier. c. Moreover, music festivals worldwide bring together artists and fans from different countries, which fosters cultural exchange. d. Globalisation has facilitated access to a diverse range of international music. e. For example, K-pop music and dance have gained significant popularity among American teenagers.

Question 18: Coastal tourism is one of the world’s most popular types of travel. It involves visiting coastal areas such as beaches, islands and seaside towns. Many people choose coastal destinations (18) _______.

Question 19: Beaches are generally the main attraction in coastal tourism. (19) ______, like surfing, snorkelling and boat trips.

Question 20: Coastal areas often have beautiful scenery, including cliffs, caves and coral reefs, which makes them perfect for exploration. (20) _______.

Question 21: For example, visitors can explore historic castles and wander through museums. Moreover, (21) _______.

Question 22: In summary, (22) ______. It is a perfect choice for anyone who wants to enjoy nature and culture.

Question 23: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of The Interrail Global Pass?

Question 24: The word it in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

Question 25: The word cost-effective in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by ______.

Question 26: The word breathtaking in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.

Question 27: Which best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?

Question 28: Which is TRUE according to the passage?

Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention the options of the Interrail Global Pass?

Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer mention the less-explored spots that travellers can visit?

Question 31: Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit? "The Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan, Asia, is one of the country’s most celebrated events."

Question 32: The word They in paragraph 3 refers to ______.

Question 33: The word traditional in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.

Question 34: The phrase serve as a reminder in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by ______.

Question 35: According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT related to ‘Hanami’?

Question 36: Which of the following best summarises paragraph 4?

Question 37: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

Question 40: Which of the following best summarises the passage?