I.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences
to make a meaningful paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions.
a. Reading books opens up new worlds of imagination and knowledge.
b. It enhances vocabulary and language skills.
c. Dear students, I want to discuss the importance of reading.
d. Moreover, it improves concentration and focus.
e. Lastly, it fosters empathy and understanding of different perspectives.
A. c-e-a-b-d B. c-d-b-a-e C. c-b-d-e-a D. c-a-b-d-e
a. Hi Sarah, how are you? I hope this letter finds you well.
b. I'm writing to share my thoughts on the upcoming school project.
c. Let's meet up soon to brainstorm and plan our approach.
d. Also, I wanted to discuss some ideas for our group presentation.
e. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
A. a-b-c-d-e B. b-a-c-d-e C. a-b-d-c-e D. b-c-a-e-d
a. Once the bus arrives, I get on and find a seat.
b. After breakfast, I pack my bag with books and notebooks.
c. During the bus ride, I review my lessons and chat with friends.
d. Then, I walk to the bus stop and wait for the school bus.
e. I wake up early every day to get ready for school.
A. a-b-c-d-e B. e-b-d-a-c C. b-d-a-e-c D. e-c-b-a-d
a. Looking forward to exploring the trails with you!
b. I'm writing to invite you to join us for a hiking trip next weekend.
c. Additionally, it's a great way to stay active and connect with nature.
d. Let me know if you're interested, and we can plan the details together.
e. Hey Tom, how have you been lately?
A. e-b-c-d-a B. b-a-c-e-d C. a-b-e-c-d D. b-c-a-e-d
a. PS: Don't worry about bringing anything; we've got everything covered.
b. Looking forward to catching up and having a fun time together.
c. Can you join us? It would be great to have you there.
d. Hi Lisa, hope you're doing well!
e. I'm excited to tell you about our plans for the annual Spring Fair this Sunday
A. b-a-c-d-e B. a-b-d-c-e C. a-c-b-d-e D. d-e-c-a-b
a. My family went on a picnic to the park last weekend.
b. We brought sandwiches, fruits, and drinks to enjoy outdoors.
c. After eating, we played games like frisbee and badminton.
d. The weather was perfect, with clear skies and a gentle breeze.
e. It was a fun day spent together, making memories that will last forever.
A. a-b-d-c-e B. d-a-b-c-e C. e-c-b-a-d D. b-a-d-c-e
a. I wanted to let you know about our plans for this weekend.
b. Hey Tim, how's it going?
c. We're organizing a cooking session in the afternoon, making rice in bamboo tubes.
d. PS: No need to bring anything; we've got everything sorted out.
e. It would be awesome if you could join us for the Spring Fair on Sunday.
 A. c-b-a-d-e B. b-a-e-c-d C. a-b-d-c-e D. d-c-a-b-e
III. Complete the sentences with the words given.

practical scholarships trade qualifications apprenticeship

1. I want to get the ___ qualifications ______ so that I can become a doctor.
2. For many jobs you need to have a university _____ degree _____.
3. He supported better ___ vocational _____ education, saying many students were not interested in academic
courses.
4. You have to gain _____ practical ____ experience before you become a lawyer.
5. After graduating from high school, I’ll enter the ____ undergraduate ___ level at college to get the first
degree.
6. A small group would receive intensive ____ trade _____, and then would train others.
7. We’re very proud of the five students from this school who were awarded ____ scholarships ___.
8. The university’s exchange scheme has cemented its links with many other academic __ institutions _____.
9. My grandfather was a plumber by ____ training _____.
10. His father believed that if he got a(n) ___ apprenticeship ___ to a proper trade he’d be financially secure
for life.
IV. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank in the following passage.
Student Advice
Moving away from home and starting university life can be difficult. It’s hard to cook for yourself, budget
your money, and keep your home clean. But don’t worry! The Student Advice Center is here to help you. We
can teach you (1) _________ useful life skills. You’ll find it easy to adapt to independent life if you follow
our advice.It’s important to learn domestic skills (2) _________ you can take care of yourself. We can show
you how to wash, fold, and organize your laundry and keep your apartment tidy. We can also teach you how
to cook tasty, healthy food with our easy-to-follow recipes. You won’t ever have to (3) _________ on eating
out again. We can show you how to budget and take care of your money. We have life skills booklets for all
students. Visit our office and we can give you extra information on things like time management and
budgeting. We also run special weekend courses for all students. Our courses are fun, interesting, and you go
away feeling good. We announce our courses here on our website. If you need advice about future careers or
help getting a (4) _________ job, we can help with that, too. Make an appointment to see one of our career
advisors (5) _________ the booking form below.
1. A. some B. a few C. many D. lots of
2. A. although B. so that C. and D. or
3. A. rely B. carry C. keep D. go
4. A. full-time B. nine-to-five C. part-time D. permanent
5. A. use B. using C. to use D.used
Ex XII: Fill in the gap with a suitable word given in the box.
requirements program vocational information career
practical limit academic expenses workshops
1. They are going to discuss the benefits of vocational training and … academic..study in their presentation
tomorrow.
2. Vocational education and training prepares people for work and develops some … practical … skills.
3. Students spend hours in the practical each week learning hands-on practical skills related to their chosen
field in the ….. workshops…. after school.
4. There are a number of questions to ask to find out how well the … program.. prepares students for life
after school.
5. Some students are doing a research on an educational institution and present the … information… to the
whole class.
6. Colleges and universities offer a wide range of course … requirements.. to their students in their
departments of sciences.
7. If a student wants to devote to himself to a very specific kind of work, access to such a … career … is
open through vocational training.
8. There are schools that .. limit.. themselves to teaching one kind of trade such as beauty colleges or travel
schools.
9. I was under the impression that only students weak in their studies chose …vocational… training.
10. My brother contributes to my parents’ household… expenses ….and is saving up for his own future.
Ex XIII: Complete the text. Use the suitable words given in the box.
subjects library learning research knowledge
Vocational (1) … learning… opportunities play a crucial role in skill development. The importance of
vocational development can largely be summed up as the difference between theoretical (2) … knowledge …
and practical skills. In non- vocational studies, students often spend hours of their time exploring a variety of
different (3)… subjects …. Their class time tends to be only a few hours per week as they spend many hours
in the (4) … library… and on computers. They often conduct (5) … research ….. and write papers that help
them continue to build their theoretical knowledge in a variety of fields.
Ex XIV: Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word provided.
1. Higher …education….is really for those who want formal training in order to get an academic degree.
(EDUCATOR)
2. …Vocational….. training is much shorter than a college or university course. (VOCATION)
3. There are a lot of educational opportunities for school ………leavers……. nowadays. (LEAVE)
4. Having completed an important project together gave us a feeling of …satisfaction…… (SATISFY)
5. Do you think I need special …qualifications….. to apply for this course? (QUALIFY)
6. Her daughter is looking for a ……professional……. cooking course as she wants to be a restaurant cook.
(PROFESSION)
7. My brother is …interested…. in travelling and exploring different cultures. (INTEREST)
8. As he didn’t ask anyone for advice, he made the wrong …decision…. about his education. (DECIDE)
9. They may start to lose their ……confidence…… and feel unsure about what to do. (CONFIDENT)
10. Vocational education is often referred to as career education or ..technical.. education. (TECHNIQUE)