Read the following passage about The Promise and Peril of Solar Geoengineering and mark the letter A, B, C or...

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.

Introducing KidSafe Learn—Smart Screen Time for Your Little Ones!

❖        Are you worried about your child's screen exposure?

⮚        A growing (1)_________ of modern parents around the world today are deeply concerned about how much time their babies and toddlers spend on screens. Research shows that heavy screen use can delay language development in young children. KidSafe Learn is the innovative app that provides parents with full control and peace of mind over (2)_________ their children watch every single day.

⮚        All videos, carefully (3)_________ by our certified child development experts and educators, focus on hands-on learning and meaningful real-world interaction with caregivers. We understand that your child may naturally show some initial (4)_________ when you first set new screen limits at home, but consistent daily routines help toddlers adjust quickly!

⮚        Ready to (5)_________ random algorithm-driven videos that may harm your child's healthy development? KidSafe Learn gives you the (6)_________ to choose only high-quality educational content from trusted sources!

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/z

Question 1:A. some
B.  number
C.  much
D.  handful

Question 2:A. which
B.  whom
C.  what
D.  whose

Question 3:A. designed
B.  will designed
C.  designing
D.  which designed

Question 4:A. setback
B.  feedback
C.  backlash
D.  pushback

Question 5:A. cut back on
B.  catch up on
C.  crack down on
D.  miss out on

Question 6:A. powerless
B.  power                                 C. powerful                                D. powerfully

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.

SMART CITIES SUMMIT 2026—Building Tomorrow's Urban Future Today!

⮚        The seeds of remarkable urban transformation are (7)_________ rapidly across the globe, bringing renewed hope and endless possibilities for more sustainable and connected communities everywhere!

⮚        Join us at the most highly anticipated and prestigious (8)_________ of the year, where world leaders and visionary city planners gather to discuss citizen-centered urban development! Smart innovations are rapidly reshaping the (9)_________ of our world in truly unprecedented ways, from AI-powered transport systems in Saudi Arabia's ambitious NEOM project to IoT-connected public services across major European cities.

⮚        We now stand on the cusp (10)_________ a revolutionary new era in smart city development worldwide, where meaningful citizen engagement ensures that advanced technology truly serves real people.

⮚        (11)_________ privacy concerns and the digital divide remain significant challenges for many communities worldwide, (12)_________ innovative open-data solutions from cities like Barcelona prove that inclusive smart development is absolutely possible!

✔        Date: March 15-17, 2026

✔        Location: Dubai World Trade Centre

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https://www.ft.com/z

Question 7:A. blooming
B.  spreading
C.  flourishing
D.  sprouting

Question 8:A. technology summit global
B.  global technology summit

C.  global summit technology
D.  summit technology global 

Question 9:A. outlines
B.  landscapes
C.  contours
D.  features

Question 10:A. for
B.  with
C.  of
C.  at

Question 11:A. Although
B.  Moreover
C.  Unless
D.  If not

Question 12:A. Ø
B.  the
C.  an
D.  a

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.         Mia: Yeah, it's scary. If we don't support small farms, big companies will control all our food!

B.         Alex: True. I'm going to start buying more from the farmers' market – every little bit helps, right?

C.         Alex: Did you hear? The local farmers are struggling because of the crazy weather this year.

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

Question 14:

A.         Minh: When plastic reaches the ocean, it breaks into tiny pieces that fish and birds often eat by mistake.

B.         Minh: If we don't reduce our plastic use now, this problem will become much worse for future generations.

C.         Linh: I've heard about it before, but I didn't know that it's twice the size of Texas!

D.         Minh: I watched a documentary about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch last night, and I was really shocked by what I saw.

e.        Linh: Although many organizations are trying to clean the ocean, the garbage patch keeps growing every year.

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

Question 15:

From: Z

To: Daniel

Subject: Our Media Choices Matter

A.         If you want to discuss this topic further when we meet next weekend, I would love to hear your perspective on responsible media consumption.

B.         Dear Daniel, I am writing to you because I recently realized how our media consumption choices reflect our personal values and ethics.

C.         Although it seems convenient to consume whatever content is available, we must consider whether the companies behind it align with our moral principles.

D.         I have decided to research the ethical policies of media companies before I spend my money on their services.

e.        When we subscribe to streaming platforms that exploit workers or spread misinformation, we indirectly support practices that harm society.

Warm regards,

Z

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

Question 16:

A.         While many people exercise primarily to improve their physical appearance, functional fitness focuses on building practical strength and flexibility that help us perform daily activities throughout our entire lives.

B.         When we practice movements like squatting, lifting, and balancing, we prepare our bodies for real-life tasks such as carrying groceries or climbing stairs.

C.         Research shows that functional training significantly reduces the risk of injury, and it helps elderly people maintain their independence for much longer periods.

D.         If we start functional fitness training early and continue it consistently, we can truly enjoy an active, independent lifestyle well into our senior years.

e.        Although gym machines can build impressive muscles, functional exercises using body weight or simple equipment are more practical for everyday strength.

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

Question 17:

A.         When tourists choose eco-friendly hotels and participate in community-based activities, they reduce their carbon footprint, and they contribute positively to the local economy.

B.         Although traditional tourism often harms urban environments through pollution and overcrowding, green travel promotes practices that protect city ecosystems while benefiting residents.

C.         As environmental awareness continues to grow worldwide, more travelers are seeking sustainable tourism experiences not only in natural areas but also within bustling cities.

D.         If cities invest in sustainable infrastructure and travelers commit to responsible choices, urban ecotourism will become a powerful solution for both environmental protection and economic development.

e.        Urban ecotourism encourages visitors to explore green spaces, use public transportation systems, and support local businesses that prioritize environmental responsibility and sustainability.

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

Read the following passage about The Widening Insurance Protection Deficit in Climate-Affected Regions 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.

Home insurance, traditionally viewed as a financial safety net following catastrophic events, is increasingly proving inadequate for contemporary climate-related disasters. Recent analyses reveal that property owners across disaster-prone territories are discovering their coverage falls substantially short of actual reconstruction expenses. This emerging phenomenon, termed the "insurance gap," represents a systemic failure in risk assessment methodologies that have remained largely unchanged since policies were first standardized decades ago. The Los Angeles wildfire survivors' experiences exemplify this crisis, where families found themselves unable to rebuild despite maintaining comprehensive coverage.

Bloomberg's investigation highlights how this predicament extends beyond isolated incidents, constituting a nationwide pattern observable since the 1990s. Properties experiencing total destruction consistently face undervaluation issues, leaving homeowners financially devastated even with active policies. The discrepancy between anticipated protection and delivered compensation has created unprecedented hardship for affected communities. Insurance companies' reluctance to adjust coverage frameworks despite escalating climate volatility exacerbates these challenges, forcing policyholders to absorb unforeseen reconstruction costs independently.

The fundamental mismatch between rising climate-driven losses and outdated actuarial models threatens residential stability nationwide. Traditional pricing structures fail to account for rapidly intensifying weather patterns and corresponding construction expense inflation. Moreover, rebuilding requirements often incorporate enhanced resilience standards, further widening the compensation deficit. Industry experts warn that without substantial reforms to underwriting practices and coverage calculations, future disaster victims will continue encountering devastating financial shortfalls.

Addressing this expanding chasm requires collaborative efforts between regulators, insurers, and consumer advocates. Potential solutions include mandatory coverage reviews reflecting current replacement values, climate-adjusted risk modeling, and transparent disclosure requirements regarding coverage limitations. Until comprehensive reforms materialize, homeowners must proactively evaluate their policies' adequacy against realistic rebuilding scenarios, recognizing that standard coverage increasingly represents false security in our climate-altered reality.

https://www.bloomberg.com/z

Question 23: According to the passage, all of the following are mentioned about the insurance gap EXCEPT?

A.  It primarily results from homeowners deliberately purchasing insufficient coverage to reduce premium costs

B.  It has been observable as a nationwide pattern since the 1990s

C.  It involves properties experiencing total destruction facing undervaluation issues

D.  It represents a systemic failure in risk assessment methodologies, unchanged for decades

Question 24: The word “their” in paragraph 1 refers to _________.

A.  recent analyses

B.  catastrophic events

C.  property owners

D.  disaster-prone territories

Question 25: The word “volatility” in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _________.

A.  turbulence                        B. equilibrium                        C. fluctuation                        D. precariousness

Question 26: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

A.  Conventional insurance models inadequately address declining meteorological severity and associated material cost reductions in reconstruction.

B.  Established premium calculations successfully incorporate gradual climatic stabilization alongside proportional decreases in building expenditures.

C.  Conventional premium frameworks inadequately incorporate accelerating climatic extremes alongside proportional increases in building material costs.

D.  Standard coverage processes effectively integrate moderating atmospheric disturbances together with corresponding reductions in restoration expenses.

Question 27: The word “chasm” in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by _________.

A.  convergence                
B.  correlation                
C.  consolidation                
D.  discrepancy

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

A.  Insurance companies actively update their risk assessment models to reflect current climate patterns and construction costs

B.  The insurance gap problem has been documented as a nationwide pattern since the nineteen-nineties decade

C.  Government regulators have successfully implemented mandatory coverage reviews for all disaster-prone residential areas

D.  Traditional pricing structures adequately account for enhanced resilience standards in rebuilding requirements today

Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention what has created unprecedented hardship for affected communities?

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

Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer mention what traditional pricing structures fail to account for?

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

Read the following passage about the The Grok AI Content Crisis 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.

The emergence of generative AI has opened a Pandora's box of ethical dilemmas, with Grok's recent controversy exemplifying technology's double-edged nature. Malaysia's decision to temporarily restrict access to Elon Musk's AI tool represents a watershed moment in digital governance, following Indonesia's pioneering stance against platforms enabling nonconsensual intimate imagery creation. [I] The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission's intervention underscores growing regional concerns about inadequate safeguards protecting vulnerable populations from exploitation through synthetic media manipulation.

The Malaysian regulatory body emphasized that existing protective measures proved demonstrably inadequate for preventing harmful content generation. The commission criticized xAI's overreliance on its user-reporting mechanisms, demanding robust technical controls before reinstating access. [II] This regulatory pushback challenges Silicon Valley's traditional self-governance approach, wherein platform accountability remains largely voluntary. Indonesia's communications minister framed these violations as fundamental breaches of human dignity, establishing precedent for treating AI-generated exploitation material as serious criminal conduct rather than mere technological misuse.

International responses have varied considerably, though a consensus emerges regarding urgent intervention necessity. While xAI attempted damage control by restricting image generation features to verified premium subscribers, critics deemed these measures insufficient given the irreversible harm potential. The jurisdictional ambiguity surrounding restriction scope—whether affecting X integration, standalone websites, or mobile applications—reflects regulatory frameworks struggling to match technological advancement. [III] Meanwhile, European nations, including Germany, Italy, and France, issued formal warnings, while Australia's prime minister condemned the abuses publicly.

The broader implications extend beyond immediate content moderation challenges, questioning fundamental assumptions about innovation trajectories and societal protection balance. UK authorities contemplated comprehensive prohibition measures, signaling potential paradigm shifts in AI governance approaches globally. [IV] As artificial intelligence capabilities expand exponentially, societies must reconcile technological progress with ethical boundaries, ensuring innovation serves humanity without compromising individual dignity or safety standards that civilized communities have established through centuries of moral evolution.

https://www.theguardian.com/z

Question 31: The phrase “Pandora's box” in paragraph 1 has the closest meaning to _________.

A.  shut down                
B.  held back                                
C.  stirred up                                        D. calmed down

Question 32: All of the following are mentioned EXCEPT?

A.  Malaysia temporarily restricted access to the AI tool

B.  xAI issued a formal public apology for the incident

C.  European nations issued formal warnings to the platform

D.  Australia's prime minister publicly condemned the abuses

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

This controversy illuminates the pressing need for preemptive regulatory frameworks rather than reactive responses following harm occurrence.

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

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

A.  The commission                        B. Malaysia                                        C. overreliance                                D. xAI

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

A.  Global regulators unanimously adopted strict measures after xAI's safeguards fully addressed all security concerns across platforms.

B.  International responses varied, xAI's limited measures faced criticism, and jurisdictional confusion persisted amid formal warnings.

C.  European nations collaborated with xAI to resolve jurisdictional issues while Australia praised the company's swift corrective actions.

D.  Australia's condemnation led to immediate global consensus, eliminating regulatory ambiguities across all digital applications worldwide.

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

A.  clarity                                        B. vagueness                         C. contention                                 D. provisionality

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

A.  British officials dismissed total bans, reinforcing existing worldwide AI regulatory frameworks.

B.  British officials immediately enacted total bans, confirming worldwide AI governance transformation.

C.  British officials considered total bans, suggesting possible worldwide AI governance transformation.

D.  British officials considered partial bans, confirming inevitable worldwide AI governance transformation.

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

A.  Malaysia indefinitely prohibited all AI platforms following Indonesia's pioneering formal regulatory stance.

B.  xAI's premium subscriber restrictions were universally acknowledged as appropriately robust safeguard measures.

C.  European nations including Germany enacted immediate comprehensive prohibition measures against Grok's platform.

D.  Indonesia's communications minister characterized exploitative material as fundamental violations of human dignity.

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

A.  Silicon Valley's voluntary self-governance model has consistently proven effective in preventing AI exploitation.

B.  Current regulatory frameworks adequately address technological advancement pace in artificial intelligence development globally.

C.  Malaysia's temporary restrictions represent isolated regional concerns unrelated to broader international regulatory trends.

D.  Traditional reactive regulatory approaches have proven insufficient for addressing rapidly evolving AI technology challenges.

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

A.  Malaysia permanently banned Grok after Indonesia's initiative, while European nations and xAI successfully implemented comprehensive protective safeguards.

B.  xAI's premium subscriber restrictions effectively addressed exploitation concerns, satisfying international regulators and eliminating jurisdictional enforcement ambiguities.

C.  Grok's controversy prompted international regulatory responses, highlighting urgent needs for balancing technological innovation with ethical human dignity protections.

D.  Silicon Valley's self-governance approach proved adequate for AI oversight, requiring minimal governmental intervention across Southeast Asian regulatory jurisdictions.