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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
Question 1: Jane and Mike are discussing the issue of school uniforms.
- Jane: “Schools shouldn’t force students to wear uniforms.”
- Mike: “_________. Uniforms foster equality among students.”
A. That sounds great. B. I beg to differ.
C. You can say that again. D. There’s no doubt about it.
Question 2: Greg and Emma are discussing their weekend plans.
- Greg: “Can you help me decide what movie to watch, Emma?” - Emma: “_________.”
A. Sure, let’s go hiking. B. Yes, let’s grab some pizza.
C. How about a comedy? D. No, I’m not sure yet.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 3: The latest thriller novel became _______ book in the bookstore.
A. the more popular B. most popular C. more popular D. the most popular
Question 4: The novel ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower,’ _______ by Stephen Chbosky, discusses the struggles of
teenage life.
A. writing B. is written C. written D. wrote
Question 5: After the injury, she underwent _______ physical therapy sessions to regain strength and mobility.
A. intensity B. intense C. intensify D. intensive
Question 6: Sarah typically goes for a run in _____ morning to kickstart her day with energy and vitality.
A. an B. a C. the D. Ø (no article)
Question 7: Isla always tries to _______ an excuse when she forgets to do her homework.
A. turn on B. make up C. put away D. make out
Question 8: I’ve been longing _______ Japan ever since I watched that travel documentary last year.
A. to visit B. visiting C. to visiting D. visit
Question 9: James seldom arrives late for meetings, ________?
A. doesn’t he B. is he C. does he D. isn’t he
Question 10: The dinner _______ by my mother for the family gathering last night.
A. prepared B. was prepared C. was preparing D. preparing
Question 11: It’s entirely impossible to _______ from just one data point; I need more information to make
predictions.
A. remunerate B. articulate C. extrapolate D. incorporate
Question 12: The old newspapers near the stove accidentally _______ fire, causing a minor panic in the kitchen.
A. made B. set C. caught D. got
Question 13: They’ve been living together for years, but without a marriage _______, they’re still considered
unmarried.
A. degree B. license C. diploma D. certificate
Question 14: Isabella decided not to confront the issue with her roommate; she believed it was best to _______.
A. let the cat out of the bag B. hit the ground running
C. let sleeping dogs lie D. hit the nail on the head
Question 15: It’s important _______ individuals to prioritize self-care to maintain overall well-being and mental
health.
A. to B. for C. in D. with
Question 16: Pedestrians _______ the street when the accident occurred.
A. were crossing B. had crossed C. are crossing D. have crossed
Question 17: His parents will throw him a surprise party ________.
A. as soon as he returned from his business trip B. when he will return from his business trip
C. after he had returned from his business trip D. once he returns from his business trip

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 18: A. single B. title C. children D. active
Question 19: A. orchestra B. character C. approach D. mechanic

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 20: A. attack B. lunchtime C. between D. canal

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Question 21: A. incentive B. reflection C. performance D. leadership

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word (s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word (s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: The professor conducted experiments to validate the hypothesis proposed in his research paper.
A. discredit B. recognize C. certify D. neglect
Question 23: Figuring out how to use the new software is not rocket science; it just takes a bit of practice.
A. logical B. impractical C. complicated D. foolish

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word (s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word (s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: Emily felt immense pressure as she prepared to give a presentation to her entire company.
A. limited B. enormous C. bearable D. comfortable
Question 25: James concurred with his colleague’s proposal to implement a new marketing strategy for the
company.
A. accorded B. confirmed C. opposed D. permitted

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word and phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
In today’s fast-paced environment, there is a growing pressure to maximize productivity within limited
timeframes. This has led many individuals to seek shortcuts in their professional lives to cope with the demands.
(26) _________, these efficiency-driven strategies can sometimes create (27) _________ challenges than they
solve.
Certain companies expect their employees to work beyond the standard eight-hour day, disregarding the
negative impact fatigue can have on performance, (28) _________ results in errors and inefficient practices. It is
advisable to establish clear (29) _________ in daily tasks, ensuring they are realistic and achievable within regular
working hours. While multitasking is often perceived as a sign of diligence, relying heavily on electronic devices
may not necessarily enhance long-term productivity. These tools could potentially disrupt focus and lead to reduced
efficiency. Promptly addressing every email or phone call may not always be the most effective use of time. In
conclusion, simplicity and task prioritization are key to (30) _________ job satisfaction for both employees and
employers alike.
Question 26: A. Therefore B. Moreover C. However D. Because
Question 27: A. few B. more C. other D. many
Question 28: A. who B. that C. which D. where
Question 29: A. intentions B. objectives C. purposes D. ambitions
Question 30: A. grappling B. attaining C. developing D. neglecting

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.
John, an associate geography professor at Western Kentucky University, found himself facing a life-
threatening situation while conducting a research project on a mountain in Nepal. His journey took a perilous turn
when he unexpectedly fell into a deep crevasse, a moment captured on film.
In the footage, John documented his struggle inside the 22-metre hole, expressing his fear and belief that
his life was hanging by a thread. Despite sustaining severe injuries, including a broken arm and five ribs, his
determination to survive pushed him forward. With sheer resilience, he managed to crawl his way out of the
narrow gap, defying the odds stacked against him. Over the course of six gruelling hours, armed only with an ice
axe, John fought against the treacherous environment, inching his way towards safety. Every move was a battle
against pain and exhaustion, but his unwavering spirit propelled him forward. Finally, he emerged from the
crevasse, battered, and bruised but victorious in his escape.
Although free from the icy abyss, John’s ordeal was far from over. It took him an additional three hours to
reach his tent, where he sought refuge for the night. The next day, rescue teams arrived to his aid, bringing the
much-needed assistance and medical attention he required.

Question 31: Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?
A. John’s struggle for want of time to finish a research project.
B. John’s determination and resilience in overcoming adversities.
C. The treacherous environment of the mountain in Nepal.
D. The arrival of rescue teams to provide assistance and medical attention.
Question 32: The word perilous in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. exciting B. difficult C. dangerous D. thrilling

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Question 33: According to paragraph 2, John was able to survive thanks to _________.
A. rescue teams B. medical attention C. luck D. his determination
Question 34: The word exhaustion paragraph 2 mostly means ________.
A. physical tiredness B. emotional distress
C. mental fatigue D. lack of motivation
Question 35: Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. It took John six hours to crawl his way out of the crevasse.
B. John sustained severe injuries, including a broken arm and five ribs.
C. John documented his struggle inside the crevasse on film.
D. John reached his tent and sought refuge for the night after rescue teams.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
The concept of flipped learning is largely credited to Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams, a set of
Colorado high school teachers who decided to start adding audio to their PowerPoints back in 2007, posting them
online to students who were absent from class would still get a chance to hear what their teacher had to say. The
teachers saw that these videos weren’t just beneficial for students who needed to play catch-up. They were being
watched by kids who were in school to hear the lessons too. The recordings were helping to reinforce learning.
Bergmann and Sams began pre-recording all of their lectures, and today’s flipped classroom was born.
Since then, teachers who have adopted flipped classrooms have turned to introducing lessons with digitized
lectures, with viewing typically done outside of the classroom as homework, or at-home reading then using their
class time to engage students in more active learning. That can mean everything from group activities to peer
teaching. Essentially, learning has been flipped from using homework as a way to follow a lecture up with problem-
solving or group projects. Instead, the homework is where students have a concept presented, and their flipped
classroom is where they do their problem-solving or projects.
During the pandemic, this flipped learning became a necessity for many teachers, especially those in a
hybrid model who were trying to maximize their in-class time with students. And the flipped classroom model has
been seen by some teachers as a way to provide a homework alternative that makes better use of students’ time,
as students are not expected to come up with answers to problems at home when they need their teacher’s
assistance.

Question 36: Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A. The Evolution of Classroom Teaching: From Traditional to Flipped Learning
B. The Impact of Covid-19 on Educational Practices: Flipped Learning Emerges
C. Innovative Teaching Techniques: The Rise of Bergmann and Sams’ Flipped Classroom
D. Maximizing Learning Opportunities: The Role of Hybrid Models and Flipped Learning
Question 37: The word they in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
A. teachers B. videos C. students D. Powerpoints
Question 38: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned?
A. The concept of flipped learning originated with Bergmann and Sams pre-recording their lectures.
B. Teachers who have adopted flipped classrooms typically use class time for passive learning activities.
C. Homework in the flipped classroom model involves viewing digitized lectures or reading at home.
D. Flipped learning involves using class time for active learning, such as group activities or peer teaching.
Question 39: The word engage in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. encourage B. participate C. communicate D. coordinate
Question 40: The word hybrid in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. combination B. separation C. blended D. pyramid
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams popularized the concept of flipped learning by adding audio to their
PowerPoints and posting them online in 2007.
B. The flipped classroom model encourages students to solve problems and engage in group projects
during their at-home learning time rather than in class.
C. The flipped classroom approach during the pandemic primarily benefited teachers in a hybrid model who
were aiming to optimize their in-class time with students.
D. The flipped classroom model primarily involves students watching pre-recorded lectures at home as
homework and engaging in active learning activities during class time.
Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the reading passage?
A. Traditional teaching methods have completely replaced flipped learning in modern classrooms.
B. Flipped learning primarily benefits students who are already proficient in their studies.
C. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of flipped learning among educators.
D. Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams were initially resistant to the idea of flipped learning.

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 43: Taylor Swift had just released The Eras Tour. Many people eagerly purchased tickets to attend.
A. Only after many people eagerly purchased tickets to attend did Taylor Swift release The Eras Tour.
B. Scarcely had Taylor Swift released The Eras Tour when many people eagerly purchased tickets to attend.
C. Had Taylor Swift not released The Eras Tour, many people would have eagerly purchased tickets to
attend.
D. Not until many people eagerly purchased tickets to attend did Taylor Swift release The Eras Tour.
Question 44: Peter was regularly late to work. Yesterday, he was fired by the president.
A. If Peter hadn’t been regularly late to work, he would have been fired by the president yesterday.
B. If Peter hadn’t been regularly late to work, he wouldn’t be fired by the president yesterday.
C. If Peter hadn’t been regularly late to work, he wouldn’t have been fired by the president yesterday.
D. If Peter hadn’t been regularly late to work, he would be fired by the president yesterday.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 45: The Internet provides vast information, and you can easily get access to them through various
websites.
A. provides B. information C. them D. various
Question 46: My parents were attending a business meeting when I receive the news about my scholarship.
A. were B. business C. receive D. my
Question 47: The substantial damage from the accident scene drew the interest of viewers who gathered to
observe.
A. substantial B. scene C. viewers D. gathered

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to each of the following questions.
Question 48: It’s not mandatory for employees to attend the company’s social events.
A. Employees mustn’t attend the company’s social events.
B. Employees needn’t attend the company’s social events.
C. Employees don’t have to attend the company’s social events.
D. Employees can’t attend the company’s social events.
Question 49: “My sister has been traveling abroad since last week,” Emily said.
A. Emily said that my sister had been traveling abroad since last week.
B. Emily said that her sister had been traveling abroad since the previous week.
C. Emily said that my sister had been traveling abroad since the previous week.
D. Emily said that her sister had been traveling abroad since last week.
Question 50: Willow has been preparing for her marathon race for a few months.
A. The last time Willow prepared for her marathon race was a few months ago.
B. Willow started preparing for her marathon race a few months ago.
C. Willow last prepared for her marathon race a few months ago.
D. Willow has not prepared for her marathon race for a few months ago.