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NBT National Benchmark Test — VIP Practice Exam
NBT — The National Benchmark Test (NBT) is a South African higher education placement assessment administered by the Centre for Educational Testing for Access and Placement (CETAP) at the University of Cape Town; it comprises three separate timed papers — Academic Literacy (AL, 3 hours, ~70 items), Quantitative Literacy (QL, ~90 minutes, ~60 items), and Mathematics (MAT, ~90 minutes, ~60 items) — and places students into Proficient, Intermediate, or Basic bands rather than issuing a traditional pass/fail score. This VIP practice exam combines all three domains in a single sitting.
52
Questions
180m
Time Limit
65.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 52👑 VIP
Read the following passage and answer the question below. "The rapid urbanisation of the African continent has created both unprecedented opportunities and serious challenges. Cities like Lagos, Nairobi, and Johannesburg are expanding at rates that strain infrastructure, yet they also serve as engines of economic growth, attracting young people from rural areas who seek better employment prospects. Urban planners must balance the demand for affordable housing with the need to preserve green spaces and manage traffic congestion. Without strategic investment in public transport and mixed-use zoning, the promise of urban life may remain out of reach for millions." Which of the following best expresses the central argument of this passage?
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