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Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
“Who will I sit next to? Will they be interesting or will they be really (1) ______?”
boring
bored
boringly
boredom
Are these the questions that you often ask yourself before a (2) ______?
long journey plane
long plane journey
plane long journey
journey long plane
An airline company has introduced a new system (3) ______ ‘Meet & Seat’.
which called
calling
was called
called
When you book your tickets, you can show your social media profile (4) ______ everyone on the plane.
for
in
by
to
If you want to talk about work and (5) ______ business contacts, look at people’s professional network profiles.
do
make
book
put
And if you prefer (6) ______ fun and chat about travelling and shopping, look at their social network profiles!
to having
having
have
to have
Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
Farming with synthetic chemicals has killed insects and (7) ______ animals.
others
other
the others
another
Meanwhile, we (8) ______ 80 million cans each day and 45,000 tonnes of plastic packaging each year.
throw away
give in
pass out
put off
- Buy and consume fresh, organic food and drinks, especially things produced locally. This reduces the need for long-distance food (9) ______.
storage
transport
preservation
preparation
(10) ______ buying a pre-packaged sandwich, make your own!
Instead of
On account of
Irrespective of
In view of
That helps reduce the (11) ______ of rubbish you produce.
number
level
amount
quality
Reuse packaging where possible. Separate paper, plastic, and metal (12) ______ and recycle them.
items
factors
resources
substances
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
a. Nam: Hi, Mark! Long time no see. You look so good!
b. Nam: Yes, I have. I exercise every morning and eat more healthy food.
c. Mark: Hi, Nam! Thanks. You look so fit, too. Have you worked out a lot lately?
(Adapted from Global Success)
c-a-b
b-c-a
c-b-a
a-c-b
a. Alex: Why online classes?
b. Sue: I’m going to try online classes.
c. Alex: How are you going to improve your English?
d. Alex: I think online classes are too expensive. I don’t think I’ll try them.
e. Sue: They improve our communication skills, and they have flexible schedules.
(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World)
c-b-a-e-d
c-e-d-b-a
d-b-a-e-c
d-e-a-b-c
Hi Gemma,
a. But it was interesting to watch these videos.
b. Thanks so much for the guitar lesson videos you sent me last week.
c. You know, we ought to practice together for some time. What do you think?
d. Thanks also for the tip about the free websites with musical lesson videos – they are much better than the sites I’ve been following.
e. It’s really nice to learn how to play a new instrument like the guitar, but I am too busy at the moment, so I’m focusing on my violin lessons for now.
Write back soon,
Billy
(Adapted from THiNK)
d-b-a-c-e
b-e-a-d-c
a-d-b-c-e
c-a-d-b-e
a. While deadlines and flexibility are essential aspects of this job, the occasional office meeting for project updates, for instance, is a small trade-off.
b. Working remotely from home fuels my creativity and allows for a more productive environment.
c. Indeed, for the past year, I have thrived in this role at a local company, where I craft engaging online content and develop effective strategies.
d. My passion for both people and technology naturally led me to a fulfilling career in social media management.
e. In conclusion, I am incredibly happy with my current position and the opportunities it provides, as it perfectly combines my interests and skills.
(Adapted from Bright)
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a-b-c-d-e
b-c-d-a-e
c-a-d-b-e
a. However, despite this growth, Redmond still lacks a hospital, as the nearest one is located over 30 miles away in Longreach.
b. Once abundant parks on Oak Street and Richmond Avenue have been replaced by factories, marking a shift towards industrialisation.
c. The industrial shift has also attracted new businesses, from arcades to shops and factories, boosting the local economy and making Redmond more and more commercially active.
d. Redmond has transformed significantly over the past decade.
e. This industrial growth has led to a 25% population boom due to an influx of factory workers, resulting in increased traffic congestion.
(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World)
d-b-c-e-a
d-c-a-b-e
d-a-e-b-c
d-e-b-c-a
Read the following passage about humanoid robots and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.
Sophia, as an example, (18) ______.
of which the activation was launched on Valentine’s Day, 2016
was first activated on Valentine’s Day in 2016
that had her first Valentine’s activation launched in 2016
having been initially activated on Valentine’s Day, 2016
Sophia the Robot is the latest humanlike robot created by a Hong Kong-based company (19) ______.
whose combined efforts in AI research, engineering, and design have given birth to robots
succeeded in bringing robots to life by combining research in AI, engineering, and
design
brought robots to life thanks to its accomplishments in AI research, engineering, and design
of which the joint efforts in AI research, engineering, and design in building robots
Undoubtedly, Sophia together with other humanlike robots represents the rapid advancement in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence. (20) ______.
She has been designed to assist humans in healthcare, customer support, and education
People in the fields of healthcare, customer service, and education helped create Sophia
Intending to aid humans in healthcare, customer support, and education, Sophia was developed
The assistance in customer support, education, and healthcare led to the creation of Sophia
Sophia’s physical appearance is inspired by both the famous actress Audrey Hepburn and the creator’s wife. (21) ______.
Without cameras and microphones working as her eyes and ears, she could hear and see like humans
Her eyes and ears work as cameras and microphones so that people can see and hear her
She has cameras for eyes and microphones for ears, allowing her to see and hear like a human
Using cameras and microphones for eyes and ears, they allow her to see and hear as humans do
Equipped with machine learning algorithms, (22) ______.
Sophia can understand human speech and interact with people
human speech and interaction are becoming so easy to Sophia
the machine can help Sophia speak and interact with humans
interaction in speech between Sophia and humans takes place
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the largest languages?
Arabic
Hindi
Spanish
Maori
The word ‘extinct’ in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______.
existent
native
official
ancient
The word ‘Their’ in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
basic needs
Tuvan people
different ways
different places
The word ‘accessible’ in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by _______.
available
dependable
visible
audible
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
Endangered languages could only be saved by technology.
There is no other way to save endangered languages but technology.
Technology could be another way to save endangered languages.
Technology should be regarded as the last resort to save endangered languages.
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
The number of Welsh speakers will increase by one million by 2050.
Only by creating “Talking Dictionaries” can endangered languages be saved.
Less than 200 languages were no longer in existence between 1950 and 2010.
The Welsh government is trying to double the number of Welsh speakers by 2050.
In which paragraph does the writer mention a present causal relationship?
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
In which paragraph does the writer explore modern methods for maintaining endangered languages?
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?
More and more people are moving to the city from the countryside each year.
[I]
[II]
[III]
[IV]
The phrase ‘gives rise to’ in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by _______.
originates from
results in
brings up
carries out
The word ‘They’ in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
industries
good jobs
urban areas
people
According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT a push factor?
fewer job opportunities
a higher living standard
crop failures
a low income
Which of the following best summarises paragraph 3?
Urbanisation improves the living standards of all urbanites to the detriment of the environment.
Urban citizens suffer serious health problems and housing shortages as a result of migration to the city.
Rural migration is detrimental to not only the environment but also urbanites’ health and life quality.
Low-income urban citizens lack access to public amenities, leading to their poor standards of living.
The word ‘far-reaching’ in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
expanded
limited
negative
severe
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
Both push factors and pull factors contribute to the increase in rural migration on a global scale.
Rural migration is the most important driving force behind the phenomenon of urbanisation worldwide.
Adequate public facilities are getting easily accessible to city residents thanks to governments’ effort.
City residents’ health issues are caused by poor living conditions in the slums, not reduced air quality.
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
Despite the complexity of rural migration, a complete understanding of its causes and effects could be achieved.
Were the process of rural migration more straightforward, a thorough understanding of its causes and effects could be gained.
Not until a full comprehension of the causes and effects of rural migration is achieved does it become a straightforward process.
It is crucial to gain a comprehensive understanding of the causes and effects of such a complicated phenomenon as rural migration.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
The push factors play a more significant role than the pull factors in encouraging rural migration.
Rural migration has more profound impacts on the environment than on city dwellers’ well-being.
Without proper planning, urban expansion may come at the expense of the environment and city dwellers’ well-being.
By 2050, about 70% of urban population is predicted to be living in slums due to their inability to afford proper housing.
Which of the following best summarises the passage?
Driven by limited rural prospects and the appeal of urban opportunities, rural migration fuels rapid urbanisation, impacting the environment and urban resources, thus requiring careful planning for sustainable development.
Lack of rural opportunities and the attraction of city life cause increased rural migration, significantly expanding urban populations and creating insoluble social and environmental issues.
Global urbanisation accelerates as people relocate from rural areas to cities seeking improved employment and living standards, but this migration leads to pressing issues like deforestation and inadequate public services.
Limited opportunities in rural areas and the promise of better employment and recreation draw people to cities, but rapid urban growth damages the environment, highlighting the need for careful planning.