juidhfifufu When the new state of Pakistan was founded in 1947, Karachi acted as the capital city. However, it was,difficult for Karachi to remain in this role due to a number of drawbacks such as the climate and the state of,the existing buildings. Rather than try to overcome these drawbacks, the government decided to create a new,capital city. In 1959, a commission was established to investigate the possible locations of this new city. The,advisor appointed to the commission was Dr Doxiadis, a famous architect and city planner.,Dr Doxiadis and his colleagues looked at the various locations. They then produced a report,suggesting two possible areas: one just outside Karachi and the other to the north of Rawalpindi. Both locations,had advantages as well as disadvantages. Which site was it to be?,The choice between these two options was made after consideration of many factors, such as transportation,,the availabilities of water, economic factors, and factors of national interest. Finally, the site north of,Rawalpindi was chosen and on the 24th February 1960, the new capital was given the name of 'Islamabad',and a master plan was drawn up. This master plan divided the area into three different sections: Islamabad,itself, neighbouring Rawalpindi, and the national park.,Each of these three sections had a different role. Islamabad would act as the national's capital and,would serve its administrative and cultural needs, whereas Rawalpindi would remain the regional centre with,industry and commerce. The third piece of the plan, the national park, was planned to provide space for,education, recreation, and agriculture.,Today Islamabad is a thriving city of about 1 million people. It offers a healthy a pollution-free,atmosphere, plenty of water, and many green spaces. Guide tree-lined streets, elegant public buildings, and,well-organised bazaars and shopping centres. The new capital is a superb example of good urban planning.,Question 24. Why was a commission founded in 1959?,A. to overcome the drawbacks of Karachi as a capital city,B. to create a new capital city for Pakistan,C. to look into possibilities of the locations for a new capital city,D. to appoint an advisor for planning the new capital city,Question 25. What does the word "it" in the last paragraph refer to?,A. city B. Islamabad C. today D. people,Question 26. Which of the following factors was NOT considered when choosing the location for the new,capital city?,A. the climate and the state of the existing buildings,B. transportation and the availabilities of water,C. economic issues,D. issues of national interest,Question 27. The word 'drawbacks' in the first paragraph can best be replaced by_____.,A.merits B. advantages C. incentives D. disadvantages,Question 28. What does the passage primarily describe?,A. The history of the two capital cities of Pakistan.,B. The disappearance of the old capital city of Pakistan.,C. The reasons why Islamabad became the new capital city of Pakistan.,D. The choice and development of Islamabad as the modern capital of Pakistan.,Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the,following questions.,Question 29:The future city looks impressively with its advanced transportation systems,A. future B. its C. transportation D. impressively,Question 30: The professor told me that we should give this assignment in by Thursday at the latest.,A. should B. by C. told D. latest,Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before,it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.,Question 31: . The last time I went to the dentist was 6 months ago.,$\rightarrow$ I haven't _____,Question 32: If I were you, I would get a balanced intake of vitamins and minerals to stay healthy.,$\rightarrow$ You should

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juidhfifufu When the new state of Pakistan was founded in 1947, Karachi acted as the capital city. However, it was,difficult for Karachi to remain in this role due to a number of drawbacks such as the climate and the state of,the existing buildings. Rather than try to overcome these drawbacks, the government decided to create a new,capital city. In 1959, a commission was established to investigate the possible locations of this new city. The,advisor appointed to the commission was Dr Doxiadis, a famous architect and city planner.,Dr Doxiadis and his colleagues looked at the various locations. They then produced a report,suggesting two possible areas: one just outside Karachi and the other to the north of Rawalpindi. Both locations,had advantages as well as disadvantages. Which site was it to be?,The choice between these two options was made after consideration of many factors, such as transportation,,the availabilities of water, economic factors, and factors of national interest. Finally, the site north of,Rawalpindi was chosen and on the 24th February 1960, the new capital was given the name of &#x27;Islamabad&#x27;,and a master plan was drawn up. This master plan divided the area into three different sections: Islamabad,itself, neighbouring Rawalpindi, and the national park.,Each of these three sections had a different role. Islamabad would act as the national&#x27;s capital and,would serve its administrative and cultural needs, whereas Rawalpindi would remain the regional centre with,industry and commerce. The third piece of the plan, the national park, was planned to provide space for,education, recreation, and agriculture.,Today Islamabad is a thriving city of about 1 million people. It offers a healthy a pollution-free,atmosphere, plenty of water, and many green spaces. Guide tree-lined streets, elegant public buildings, and,well-organised bazaars and shopping centres. The new capital is a superb example of good urban planning.,Question 24. Why was a commission founded in 1959?,A. to overcome the drawbacks of Karachi as a capital city,B. to create a new capital city for Pakistan,C. to look into possibilities of the locations for a new capital city,D. to appoint an advisor for planning the new capital city,Question 25. What does the word "it" in the last paragraph refer to?,A. city B. Islamabad C. today D. people,Question 26. Which of the following factors was NOT considered when choosing the location for the new,capital city?,A. the climate and the state of the existing buildings,B. transportation and the availabilities of water,C. economic issues,D. issues of national interest,Question 27. The word &#x27;drawbacks&#x27; in the first paragraph can best be replaced by_____.,A.merits B. advantages C. incentives D. disadvantages,Question 28. What does the passage primarily describe?,A. The history of the two capital cities of Pakistan.,B. The disappearance of the old capital city of Pakistan.,C. The reasons why Islamabad became the new capital city of Pakistan.,D. The choice and development of Islamabad as the modern capital of Pakistan.,Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the,following questions.,Question 29:The future city looks impressively with its advanced transportation systems,A. future B. its C. transportation D. impressively,Question 30: The professor told me that we should give this assignment in by Thursday at the latest.,A. should B. by C. told D. latest,Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before,it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.,Question 31: . The last time I went to the dentist was 6 months ago.,$\rightarrow$ I haven&#x27;t _____,Question 32: If I were you, I would get a balanced intake of vitamins and minerals to stay healthy.,$\rightarrow$ You should

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24. C. to look into possibilities of the locations for a new capital city
25. A. city
26. A. the climate and the state of the existing buildings
27. D. disadvantages
28. D. The choice and development of Islamabad as the modern capital of Pakistan.

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24. C. to look into possibilities of the locations for a new capital city
25. A. city
26. A. the climate and the state of the existing buildings
27. D. disadvantages
28. D. The choice and development of Islamabad as the modern capital of Pakistan.

Question 29: D. impressively 
   (It should be &#x27;impressive&#x27;)

Question 30: B. by 
   (It should be &#x27;in by&#x27; is correct, but &#x27;by Thursday at the latest&#x27; would be better written as &#x27;by Thursday at the very latest&#x27; or simply &#x27;no later than Thursday&#x27;)

Here are the answers to the given questions:

Question 31: The last time I went to the dentist was 6 months ago.
-> I haven&#x27;t been to the dentist for 6 months.

Question 32: If I were you, I would get a balanced intake of vitamins and minerals to stay healthy.
-> You should get a balanced intake of vitamins and minerals to stay healthy.