a. Sam: It starts at quarter to two but we need tickets, so let's meet at the cinema at quarter past one.

b. Helen: OK. What time?

c. Helen: How long is the film?

d. Sam: Would you like to see a film this afternoon?

e. Sam: One and a half hours.

(Adapted from KET)

The word them in paragraph 2 refers to_______.

The word multiple in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to_______.

a. Cities offer a wide range of job opportunities that are not available in rural areas.

b. The high population density in cities often results in traffic jams and higher levels of pollution.

c. Moreover, urban areas provide better access to services and amenities such as education, healthcare, and entertainment, which are essential for improving the quality of life.

d. One of the main driving forces behind urbanization is the search for employment.

e. Despite these advantages of urbanization, there are significant drawbacks.

(Adapted from IELTS Reading) 

a. As a result, we are losing important skills because there are fewer shoemakers than before.

b. My main problem is that I cannot find skilled shoemakers.

c. These days, many young people prefer to work with computers.

d. Therefore, I want to teach young people everything I know about making shoes.

e. It is a good job, and many people still want to buy beautiful shoes especially made for them.

(Adapted from PET)