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.

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

A. They each have a lake in the city.

B. They each have a swamp land in the city.

C. They each have a park in the middle of the city.

D. They each have a 60-hectare garden in the city.

30. In the Lake Gardens, you can visit the following spaces EXCEPT _______.

A. Hyde Park B. the Bird Park

C. the Hibiscus Garden D. the National Monument

31. Over time, the Lake Gardens has become smaller because_______.

A. it is swampy B. the city developed

C. it is too noisy D. it is getting overpopulated

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

A. built B. consumed C. made D. changed