Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C and D on your answer sheet to indicate the option...

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 1 to 5.

Question 1. 

A.  Mark: You could always get her a nice set of skincare products. That’s usually a safe bet.

B.  Sarah: Mark, I need some help. My friend’s birthday is coming up, and I have no idea what to get her.

C.  Sarah: Hmm, true. I’ll look into some good skincare brands. Thanks for the suggestion!

D.  Sarah: That’s a great idea! But I’m not sure if she’d like something so personal. Maybe I should go with something more general?

e. Mark: How about something personalized, like a custom mug or a photo album?

A. b - a - c - e - d
B. b - e - d - a - c
C. b - e - c - a - d
D. b - a - d - e - c

Question 2. 

A. This biological response explains why therapists increasingly use music to help patients manage stress or trauma - a practice supported by studies showing reduced cortisol levels after listening to calming compositions.

B. Music’s power to shape emotions begins with its direct impact on the brain, where rhythmic patterns and melodies activate neural pathways linked to mood regulation.

C. Thus, from clinical settings to daily life, music functions not just as entertainment, but as a scientific and emotional bridge to our inner worlds.

D. Beyond physiology, music’s emotional resonance is amplified by personal associations, as a single song can transport listeners to specific memories, intensifying joy or nostalgia.

e. For instance, fast-paced beats naturally elevate heart rates, creating excitement, while slow, harmonic tones trigger the parasympathetic nervous system, inducing relaxation.

A. d - b - e - a - c
B. b - e - a - d - c
C. d - e - b - a - c
D. b - a - d - e - c

Question 3. 

Dear Mrs. Reynolds,

A. I’ve completed most of the required documents, but I need a little more time to finalize my personal statement.

B. I understand the importance of deadlines and truly appreciate any consideration you can offer.

C. I’m writing to ask whether I can submit my scholarship application a day later than the deadline due to a family emergency.

D. Please let me know if this would be acceptable.

e. If allowed, I’ll make sure to send everything by 5 p.m. on Tuesday at the latest.

Best regards, Olivia Bennett

A. a - b - c - e - d
B. c - a - e - b - d
C. c - e - b - a - d
D. b - e - c - a - d

Question 4. 

A.  Kate: I’ve been thinking about visiting some off-the-beaten-path places. Ever been to a city that’s not super famous?

B.  Kate: That sounds perfect. I love the idea of getting away from the usual tourist spots and seeing something different.

C.  Leo: Actually, yes! I went to this tiny town by the coast last summer. It was so quiet and charming.

A. a - c - b
B. c - a - b
C. b - c - a
D. c - b - a

Question 5. 

A. Bees also support other wildlife by maintaining habitats that depend on pollinated plants for survival.

B. In conclusion, protecting bees through sustainable farming and conservation efforts is essential for preserving balanced ecosystems and food security.

C. Without their pollination efforts, biodiversity would decline, and food production would plummet, threatening ecosystems and human diets.

D. Bees play a crucial role in pollination, helping nearly 75% of flowering plants and 35% of global food crops reproduce.

e. Unfortunately, pesticide use and habitat loss have caused alarming declines in bee populations worldwide.

A. d - e - c - a - b
B. d - a - e - c - b
C. d - c - e - a - b
D. d – c – a – e – b

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each question from 12 to 21.

        For centuries, the Amazon rainforest has been home to indigenous tribes whose livelihoods are intricately linked to the natural world. Yet, modern threats such as deforestation, illegal mining, and climate change have jeopardized their existence. In a groundbreaking collaboration, an Amazonian tribe has utilized Google Earth to safeguard their ancestral lands and advocate for their rights. This technological leap has empowered them to map their territories, monitor illegal activities, and amplify their voices on a global platform. [I]

        Using satellite imagery and advanced mapping tools, the tribes have documented encroachments with precision, providing irrefutable evidence of environmental crimes. [II] These efforts have not only bolstered their legal battles but also spotlighted the critical importance of protecting indigenous lands for global biodiversity. Despite this success, challenges persist as external forces continue to infringe upon their autonomy and threaten their cultural heritage.

        The partnership between the tribes and Google Earth has also highlighted the transformative power of technology in bridging the gap between tradition and innovation. While the tribe has embraced digital tools, they remain steadfast in preserving their cultural identity. This delicate balance underscores the adaptability of indigenous communities, who integrate modern solutions without abandoning their roots.

        To ensure long-term sustainability, ongoing support from governments, NGOs, and global citizens is paramount. By investing in education, providing legal assistance, and fostering technological advancements, stakeholders can enable these tribes to thrive. [III] Ultimately, this synergy between tradition and technology exemplifies a collective effort to protect not just the Amazon but also humanity's shared ecological future. [IV]

(Adapted from ResearchGate)

Question 12. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

A. Stakeholders can empower these tribes to thrive by ignoring education, legal support, and technological progress.

B. Stakeholders can empower these tribes to prosper by focusing on education, legal support, and technological innovation.

C. Through investment in education, legal support, and the promotion of technological stagnation, stakeholders can help these tribes prosper.

D. Investing in education, offering legal aid, and promoting technology can prevent these tribes from flourishing.

Question 13. The phrase "steadfast in" in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by ____________.

A. hesitant
B. indifferent
C. unwavering
D. flexible

Question 14. Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 2?

A. The tribes have successfully used satellite imagery and advanced mapping tools to protect their lands and biodiversity, but face ongoing challenges from external threats.

B. Deforestation and mining have been entirely eradicated due to technological intervention.

C. Advanced mapping technology has failed to address the persistent challenges faced by indigenous communities.

D. Indigenous tribes are resistant to modern tools but have successfully defended their land in court.

Question 15. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a threat to the Amazonian tribe?

A. Satellite imagery
B. Climate change
C. Deforestation
D. Illegal mining

Question 16. Where in paragraph does the following sentence best fit?

“Additionally, promoting the preservation of indigenous knowledge and practices alongside modern innovations will help maintain a balance between progress and tradition.”

A. [III]
B. [IV]
C. [II]
D. [I]

Question 17. The word "their" in paragraph 2 refers to ____________.

A. external forces
B. battles
C. the tribes
D. indigenous lands

Question 18. The word "jeopardized" in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____________.

A. supported
B. deduced
C. protected
D. endangered

Question 19. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

        A. Indigenous tribes fully rely on technology, abandoning their traditions in the process.

        B. Governments and NGOs are essential in supporting sustainable practices for tribes.

        C. The Amazonian tribe's cultural identity has been eroded due to external influences.

        D. Global biodiversity does not benefit from the protection of indigenous lands.

Question 20. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. The collaboration with Google Earth highlights a shift in indigenous advocacy by incorporating digital tools.

B. The use of Google Earth has resolved all challenges faced by the tribe.

C. The Amazonian tribe has completely abandoned its traditional ways of life in favor of modern technology.

D. Google Earth provides the tribe with financial resources to combat deforestation.

Question 21. Which of the following best summarizes the passage?

A. Indigenous tribes have abandoned tradition to adopt advanced technology, securing their land rights through Google Earth, despite the negative consequences of over-dependence on digital platforms.

B. The partnership between indigenous tribes and Google Earth has eliminated all threats to the Amazon rainforest and solved issues like deforestation and climate change.

C. Indigenous tribes in the Amazon rainforest are struggling to preserve their cultural heritage as they resist modernization, rejecting digital tools like Google Earth, which they see as a threat to their traditional way of life.

D. Indigenous tribes in the Amazon, using technology such as Google Earth, have successfully mapped their lands, monitored illegal activities, and raised global awareness to protect their environment and cultural heritage.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 22 to 29.

        A growing body of evidence has increasingly linked diet sodas and other no or low-calorie foods with weight gain, so much so that the World Health Organization issued an advisory in May 2023 saying not to use sugar substitutes for weight loss. “Replacing free sugars with non-sugar sweeteners does not help people control their weight long-term,” Dr. Francesco Branca said. Now, a new study may shed light on why consuming too much of the artificial sweetener sucralose could be counterproductive. Instead of the brain sending a signal to eat less, sucralose triggers an increase in appetite when consumed in a drink. “Sucralose activates the area in the brain that regulates hunger, and that activation, in turn, is linked to greater ratings of hunger,” Dr. Katie Page said.

        In fact, people who drank water with sucralose said their appetite increased by nearly 20% compared with drinking water with table sugar. The study only investigated the impact of sucralose and did not research other popular artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, acesulfame-K, and sodium saccharin. The authors interpreted their results carefully, yet made a strong case that “non-caloric sweeteners, and sucralose specifically, interfere with normal appetite regulation in ways that could have adverse effects on weight control and health,” Katz said.

        All cells in the body require glucose for energy. The brain is the biggest user, gobbling up to half of all sugars circulating in the blood. Nature, however, designed the brain to respond to natural sugars such as glucose found in whole fruits and some vegetables. Artificial sweeteners, therefore, appear to confuse the brain, Page said, by sending signals of sweetness without delivering the needed calories the brain requires. Scientists have hypothesized that when those promised calories don’t arrive, the brain may send out a signal to eat more.

        In addition to finding that drinks with sucralose increased the sensation of hunger by about 17%, Page and her team found increased connections to other parts of the brain responsible for controlling motivation. “Sucralose appears to affect your decision-making skills,” Page said.

(Adapted from https://edition.cnn.com)

Question 22. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?

        A. Sucralose significantly reduces the sensation of hunger in individuals who consume it.

        B. Replacing natural sugars with sucralose has been proven to promote lasting weight loss.

        C. Natural sugars like glucose do not provide the brain with the energy it needs to function properly.

        D. Research suggests that sucralose may stimulate brain activity linked to increased appetite.

Question 23. The word “adverse” in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____________.

A. neutral
B. beneficial
C. relevant
D. disruptive

Question 24. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an artificial sweetener in the passage?

A. Erythritol
B. Acesulfame-K
C. Aspartame
D. Sucralose

Question 25. The phrase “shed light on” in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by ____________.

A. exaggerate
B. mitigate
C. illuminate
D. overlook

Question 26. In which paragraph does the author explain how the brain reacts to artificial sweeteners differently from natural sugars?

A. Paragraph 3
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraph 4
D. Paragraph 1

Question 27. In which paragraph does the writer mention a complementary relationship?

A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraph 3
D. Paragraph 4

Question 28. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 1?

        A. Sucralose causes the brain to signal increased hunger when consumed in beverages.

        B. Sucralose stimulates the brain to increase appetite signals only in certain beverages.

        C. Sucralose prevents the brain from regulating appetite effectively in drinks.

        D. Sucralose suppresses the brain’s hunger signals when consumed in drinks.

Question 29. The word “their” in paragraph 2 most likely refers to ____________.

A. effects
B. authors
C. sweeteners
D. researches

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 30 to 35.

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(30) ____________ the ever-changing demands of education, it’s time to embrace learning methods that help you unlock your full potential and take your skills to the next (31) ____________.

         Why Choose New Learning Methods?

A. Interactive Tools

• Dive into lessons using VR and AR to bring concepts to life.

• Use apps that help you (32) ____________ information at your own pace.

B. Collaborative Platforms

• Learn through real-time discussions with (33) ____________ worldwide.

• Share ideas, projects, and resources effortlessly.

C. Personalized Learning (34) ____________

• Tailor your education to suit your interests and goals.

• Use AI-driven tools that analyze your progress and recommend (35) ____________.

        Let’s learn smarter, not harder.

Question 30.
A. In spite of
B. In view of
C. Instead of
D. Irrespective of

Question 31.
A. standard
B. quality
C. level
D. norm

Question 32.
A. take in
B. look into
C. get over
D. make out

Question 33.
A. others
B. another
C. the other
D. other

Question 34.
A. Measures
B. Paths
C. Ways
D. Routines

Question 35.
A. choices
B. decisions
C. improvements
D. opportunities

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 36 to 40.

        Street art, once considered a form of vandalism, (36) ____________. In many cities around the world, large murals and graffiti artworks transform dull, concrete walls into vibrant expressions of creativity. These artworks, which often depict political, social, or cultural messages, play a significant role in shaping the identity of urban communities. As more people recognize its value, street art is now seen as a way to not only beautify public spaces but also to engage communities in meaningful dialogue.

        (37) ____________. Artists, who might not have access to traditional gallery spaces, use the streets as their canvas to express personal stories, societal issues, or political statements. These artworks often reflect the struggles and aspirations of the local community, making them a powerful tool for social change. Having a public space (38) ____________, offering a platform for voices that may otherwise be unheard.

        Moreover, street art contributes to the revitalization of urban neighborhoods. In many areas where buildings and public spaces are neglected, large murals and graffiti can create a sense of pride and ownership among residents. These artworks attract tourists and photographers, boosting the local economy and creating opportunities for local businesses. (39) ____________.

        In conclusion, street art is more than just decoration; it is a dynamic form of expression that has a profound impact on urban communities. By giving voice to marginalized groups and contributing to the revitalization of neighborhoods, (40) ____________.

Question 36. 

        A. has evolved into a recognized and celebrated aspect of urban culture

        B. whose is now recognized and praised as an essential part of urban culture

        C. becoming a recognized and celebrated aspect of urban culture

        D. that has transformed into an admired and prominent part of city life

Question 37. 

        A. Public art can be controversial, provoking debates on what should or should not be displayed

        B. One of the most significant impacts of street art is its ability to give a voice to marginalized groups

        C. Many street art pieces reflect the cultural heritage of the neighborhood, offering a view of history

        D. The transformation of vacant walls into murals sparked urban art interest across cities worldwide

Question 38. 

        A. where everyone can see the art helps democratize culture

        B. whom democratizes culture by everyone can see the art

        C. enables seeing the art by everyone helps democratize culture

        D. displays the art in places visible to everyone, democratizes cultures

Question 39. 

A. Even if a mural captures public attention, the long-term preservation of street art remains a challenge due to weather and vandalism

B. Since murals can cover entire building façades, they often require extensive planning, collaboration, and negotiation with local property owners

C. Whenever artists organize street art festivals, they usually aim to foster cultural exchange rather than to focus solely on beautifying neighborhoods

D. Having street art in a neighborhood often sparks a renewed interest in the area, which leads to further investment and development

Question 40. 

A. many public spaces have been transformed into unique open-air galleries, showcasing various forms of street art

B. street art plays a crucial role in shaping the social, cultural, and economic landscape of cities around the world

C. the impact of street art on local communities is often seen in the transformation of neglected urban spaces

D. artists use street art to convey powerful messages that are sometimes difficult to express in traditional formats