A region that usually gets enough rain may suddenly have a serious (28) _______and another region may be flooded with too much rain.

Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

We’ll get there early so that we’ll be able to get tickets.

“Close your books and go out to play”, the teacher said to us.

Mr. Peter has written a lot of articles for the CNN News.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

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. But 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.

According to the passage, what do New York, London and Kuala Lumpur have in common?

The naughty boy was scolded for breaking the neighbour's window yesterday.

The word “converted” in the last sentence is closest in meaning to_______.

The new appliance does not only work _________ but also saves energy.