Read the following passage about Mexico's Strict New Laws Against Vaping Products and mark the letter A, B, C...

Read the following passage about The Growing Homelessness Crisis in England 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 23 to 30.

Recent data reveal that homelessness in England has reached unprecedented levels, affecting 382,618 individuals on any given night in 2025. This figure includes 175,025 children and represents approximately one person in every 153 residents. The situation has worsened by eight percent compared to the previous year, adding roughly 28,600 more people to these concerning statistics. As winter approaches, thousands face harsh conditions without proper shelter or security.

The majority of homeless individuals are not sleeping on the streets but residing in temporary housing arrangements. Around 350,480 people currently occupy such accommodation, marking the highest number ever documented. Additionally, approximately 4,667 individuals sleep rough nightly, showing a twenty percent annual increase. Another 16,294 single adults stay in hostels, while 4,031 receive housing through social services. These temporary solutions often become their permanent reality, with families spending nearly three years in inadequate conditions.

Although London accounts for over fifty percent of homeless cases, this challenge affects the entire nation. The Northwest experienced a fifteen percent surge, while Yorkshire, the Humber, and the West Midlands each saw eleven percent growth. Newham displays the highest concentration nationally, with one resident in eighteen experiencing homelessness. Outside the capital, Slough faces the worst situation, affecting one person in forty-three. These regional variations demonstrate the pervasive nature of this social problem.

The primary causes stem from systemic issues within the housing sector. A critical lack of social housing combines with excessive private rental prices to create unsustainable living situations. Furthermore, housing benefits remain frozen below actual rental expenses, preventing vulnerable families from securing stable homes. Experts recommend immediate government intervention, particularly unfreezing housing assistance to match at least thirty percent of private rental costs. Building affordable social properties could provide lasting solutions for displaced households.

https://england.shelter.org.uk/am

Question 23: According to the passage, which statement is NOT mentioned?

A.  The number of children affected by homelessness in England

B.  The specific poor conditions found in temporary accommodation

C.  The percentage increase in rough sleeping over one year

D.  The average time families spend in temporary housing

Question 24: The word “harsh” in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _________.

A.  austere                                        B. rigorous                                        C. clement                                        D. arduous

Question 25: The word “their” in paragraph 2 refers to _________.

A.  families in temporary housing

B.  single adults in hostels

C.  social services providers

D.  government housing officials

Question 26: The word “pervasive” in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by _________.

A.  sporadic                                        B. ubiquitous                                C. negligible                                        D. peripheral

Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

A.  Housing aid stays fixed above market rents, helping at-risk families find permanent homes.

B.  Rental subsidies are adjusted below housing costs, enabling needy households to secure shelter.

C.  Housing support remains unchanged under real rent prices, blocking vulnerable families from stable housing.

D.  Benefit payments fluctuate beneath rental rates, allowing disadvantaged groups to obtain temporary accommodation.

Question 28: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.  The Northwest region experienced a fifteen percent increase in homelessness cases last year.

B.  Yorkshire and Humber regions showed a twenty percent growth in homeless population annually.

C.  West Midlands recorded the highest concentration of homelessness outside London metropolitan area.

D.  Newham district demonstrates approximately forty-three residents per single homeless individual nationally.

Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention what the main form of homelessness is?

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

Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer mention which area has the worst homelessness rate outside London?

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

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

BreathPure HEPA Air Purifier—Your Shield Against Invisible Threats

⮚        Did you know that (1)_________ of the microplastics you breathe come from indoor environments? Recent studies show that tiny plastic particles can (2)_________ deep into your lungs, potentially causing serious health problems.

⮚        Our BreathPure HEPA Air Purifier, (3)_________ removes 99.97% of airborne particles, is your best defense against this invisible danger. The advanced filtration system (4)_________ in our purifiers captures microplastics as small as 1 micrometer.

⮚        Don't (5)_________ protecting your family's health—indoor air can contain 4 times more microplastics than outdoor air!

❖        Order your BreathPure today and (6)_________ easier tomorrow! Removes 68,000+ microplastic particles daily

✔        Ultra-quiet operation

✔        Energy-efficient design

✔        30-day money-back guarantee

❖        Limited time offer: 25% OFF with code CLEANAIR

https://www.theguardian.com/am

Question 1:A. some
B.  each
C.  most
D.  few

Question 2:A. burrow
B.  embed
C.  penetrate
D.  pierce

Question 3:A. where
B.  whom
C.  who
D.  which

Question 4:A. which used
B.  used
C.  using
D.  had used

Question 5:A. give up
B.  hold back
C.  put off
D.  pass up

Question 6:A. breathable 
B.  breathlessly
C.  breathy 
D.  breathe

Read of the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

BIRD FLU ALERT 2025

Important Information for Poultry Farmers and Communities

❖        What's Happening Now?

⮚        Europe is in the grip (7)_________ an unprecedented bird flu outbreak affecting 29 countries. (8)_________ human infections remain rare, the virus continues to spread rapidly among wild birds and poultry farms.

❖        Key Facts You Need to Know:

⮚        Over 2,800 (9)_________ have been reported since September 2025. The H5N1 strain can lead to the (10)_________ of millions of farm birds to prevent further spread.

⮚        While some farms have been affected, (11)_________ have successfully prevented infection through strict biosecurity measures. Scientists warn the virus could become (12)_________ between humans if it mutates further.

❖        Protect Yourself and Your Birds:

✔        Keep poultry indoors when possible

✔        Report dead wild birds immediately

✔        Maintain strict hygiene protocols

✔        Limit farm visits to essential personnel only

✔        Use protective equipment when handling birds

❖        Emergency Hotline: 1-800-BIRDFLU

❖        More information: www.efsa.europa.eu/birdflu

Report suspected cases immediately—early detection saves lives and livelihoods

https://www.reuters.com/am

Question 7:A. of
B.  to
C.  at
D.  about

Question 8:A. Despite
B.  Even though
C.  However
D.  Whereas

Question 9:A. dangerous detections virus
B.  dangerous virus detections

C.  detections virus dangerous
D.  virus dangerous detections

Question 10:A. disposal
B.  termination
C.  destruction
D.  culling

Question 11:A. other
B.  another
C.  others
D.  the others

Question 12:A. transmissible
B.  spreadable
C.  passable
D.  infectious

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 13 to 17.

Question 13:

A.         Ben: Yes! They want to work with our country. We can make clean electricity together—solar power, wind power!

B.         Anna: That's great! My dad says Vietnam has many sunny days. Perfect for our new project!

C.         Anna: Look! That big group from Vietnam is here for the solar energy meeting!

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

Question 14:

A.         Lisa: I want to try the music class where you touch the piano keys on screen, and you feel the vibration when you play the right notes!

B.         Tom: Yes, and when I touch the cat picture, the tablet makes a soft sound like real fur! I learn better when I can touch things, not just look.

C.         Lisa: My little brother loves it because he can learn letters by touching them, and the tablet shakes when he writes correctly!

D.         Lisa: Our new tablets are amazing because we can touch and feel things on the screen!

e.        Tom: The science teacher says we learn faster when we use our hands, but I think it's more fun too! Tomorrow we will touch 3D shapes, and the tablet will vibrate in different ways.

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

Question 15:

Dear David,

A.         I'm trying to help because I know every search on Google creates carbon pollution. If we delete old files, the data centers use less power.

B.         I learned something important yesterday when our teacher talked about computers and nature. She showed us how technology affects our planet.

C.         Before you buy new apps or games, think about the environment because everything online needs energy. Please write back when you have time!

D.         My family has new rules since we learned about digital pollution last month. We turn off Wi-Fi at night while we sleep to save electricity.

e.        When we send emails or post photos online, computers use electricity to save our data. Although the internet looks invisible, it needs real energy.

Best wishes,

AM

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

Question 16:

A.         When we buy products at the store, we don't pay for the environmental damage they cause. Companies use water and air for free, but nature needs time to clean itself.

B.         If factories pollute rivers, fish die, and people get sick, it costs more money later. Although clean water is expensive, preventing pollution is cheaper than fixing problems.

C.         Some countries now charge companies when they cut trees or produce plastic waste. These businesses must pay "nature taxes" because they use resources that belong to everyone.

D.         When products show their true environmental cost, people can make better choices while shopping. If chocolate costs more because it destroys forests, customers might buy less.

e.        We need this system because our planet has limits, and money helps people understand value. Although change is difficult, we must protect nature before it's too late.

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

Question 17:

A.         When children only study European history, they miss important stories from Africa, Asia, and America. Although textbooks seem neutral, they often ignore local wisdom.

B.         We need diverse education because one system cannot fit all cultures and learning styles. When schools respect local knowledge, students feel proud and learn better.

C.         Most schools teach Western ideas and methods, but many cultures have their own knowledge systems. Indigenous people learned from nature before universities existed anywhere.

D.         Native peoples understood medicine and astronomy while they lived close to nature for thousands of years. Their knowledge is valuable, yet schools rarely teach it.

e.        Some communities teach through storytelling and songs because these methods help students remember better. If we mix different teaching styles, education becomes more interesting.

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

Read the following passage about the Period Poverty: A Hidden Crisis Affecting Millions 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 31 to 40.

Recent findings from Dignity Grows paint a clear picture of an overlooked issue impacting American women. Their comprehensive study surveyed 2,000 females across the nation, revealing that menstrual product insecurity affects nearly 42% of respondents. This widespread problem goes beyond mere inconvenience—it represents a genuine public health emergency that demands immediate attention. [I] The data shows that one in five participants has foregone essential hygiene items due to financial limitations, while transportation barriers and domestic violence further compound accessibility challenges.

Certain demographics face disproportionate hardship regarding menstrual supply availability. Young adults under twenty-five encounter these difficulties at alarming rates, with two-thirds experiencing some form of deprivation. [II] Hispanic communities show particularly concerning statistics at 59%, while households earning below $30,000 annually struggle significantly. Their educational background also plays a crucial role, as those without university qualifications face higher vulnerability. These disparities highlight how socioeconomic factors intersect to create multiple layers of disadvantage for already marginalized groups.

The consequences extend far beyond physical discomfort, creating ripple effects throughout various life domains. Among currently afflicted individuals, psychological well-being deteriorates substantially, with 57% reporting emotional distress. Professional performance suffers considerably—42% acknowledge workplace difficulties, while educational outcomes decline through reduced attendance and participation. Nearly half of those experiencing ongoing scarcity develop medical complications, many requiring serious intervention. [III] Daily routines become increasingly difficult to maintain, affecting everything from social interactions to personal relationships.

Addressing this multifaceted challenge requires comprehensive policy reform and innovative distribution methods. Researchers emphasize the necessity for dignified access points that preserve privacy and autonomy, particularly within residential settings. [IV] Community-based solutions must consider cultural sensitivities while ensuring consistent availability. Investment in research remains vital for understanding long-term implications and developing effective interventions. Only through coordinated efforts between government agencies, healthcare providers, and advocacy organizations can society begin dismantling the structural barriers perpetuating this crisis.

https://dignitygrows.org/am

Question 31: The phrase “paint a clear picture” in paragraph 1 has the closest meaning to _________.

A.  lay out                                        B. cover up                                        C. turn down                                D. put off

Question 32: According to the passage, all of the following are mentioned as consequences EXCEPT _________.

A.  increased dropout rates

B.  emotional distress

C.  medical complications

D.  workplace difficulties

Question 33: Where in the paragraph does the following sentence best fit?

Furthermore, 48% report struggling with routine tasks.

A.  [I]
B. [II]
C. [III]
D. [IV]

Question 34: The word “Their” in paragraph 2 refers to _________.

A.  researchers

B.  American women

C.  respondents

D.  certain demographics

Question 35: Which of the following best summarises paragraph 3?

A.  Physical complications emerge as primary concern for individuals experiencing ongoing menstrual product scarcity.

B.  Menstrual product insecurity creates widespread impacts across psychological, professional, educational, medical, and personal domains.

C.  Educational performance experiences most severe decline followed by workplace productivity and interpersonal relationship quality.

D.  Emotional distress emerges as predominant effect while medical complications and routine difficulties remain secondary.

Question 36: The word “afflicted” in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _________.

A.  troubled                                        B. harmed                                        C. thriving                                        D. distressed

Question 37: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

A.  Research funding is crucial for analyzing immediate effects and using current solutions.

B.  Research investment continues to be essential for grasping future consequences and creating successful interventions.

C.  Financial support stays important for documenting present trends and improving existing methods.

D.  Investigation backing proves necessary for studying past patterns and strengthening established responses.

Question 38: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.  Hispanic populations experience supply shortages at approximately forty-two percent nationwide annually.

B.  Workplace performance difficulties affect fifty-seven percent of menstrually insecure individuals regularly.

C.  Transportation barriers primarily impact twenty percent of economically disadvantaged household members.

D.  Medical complications develop among nearly half of those experiencing ongoing menstrual scarcity.

Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A.  Educational attainment correlates with reduced vulnerability to menstrual product insecurity nationwide.

B.  Transportation difficulties constitute the primary barrier preventing adequate menstrual supply accessibility universally.

C.  Psychological distress emerges exclusively after prolonged exposure to menstrual product scarcity situations.

D.  Government intervention alone sufficiently addresses structural barriers perpetuating menstrual product crisis effectively.

Question 40: Which of the following best summarises the passage?

A.  Menstrual supply scarcity primarily results from transportation barriers affecting marginalized communities, causing workplace difficulties that require exclusive governmental policy interventions.

B.  Financial hardship prevents American females from obtaining hygiene products, leading exclusively to psychological distress that requires healthcare providers developing treatments.

C.  Menstrual product insecurity disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, creating widespread health and social consequences that demand coordinated intervention from multiple sectors.

D.  Hispanic communities and younger demographics experience menstrual shortages primarily from domestic violence, requiring advocacy organizations to establish residential distribution programs.