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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: Alex and Sarah are discussing the potential risks of manned missions to Mars.
- Alex: “I believe manned missions to Mars are essential for advancing our understanding of space.”
- Sarah: “_________. Exploring Mars with human missions is crucial for enhancing our knowledge of the
cosmos.”
A. That’s the least thing I can do. B. That sounds amazing.
C. You can say that again. D. I’m not with you on that.
Question 2: Sophie and David are at a café.
- Sophie: “Would you like something to drink, David?” - David: “_________.”
A. Yes, I haven’t thought about it yet. B. I’ll have a chocolate croissant, please.
C. No, I prefer hot chocolate. D. Let’s order some smoothies.

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: Jessica was _______ student in the class.
A. more diligent B. the most diligent C. most diligent D. the more diligent
Question 4: Nothing has been done to address the issue, _______?
A. doesn’t it B. has it C. does it D. hasn’t it
Question 5: The artifacts _______ in the museum are ancient and well-preserved.
A. presented B. to present C. was presented D. presenting
Question 6: Sophia should consider _______ the art museum this weekend to explore the new exhibit.
A. to visit B. visiting C. to visiting D. visit
Question 7: Ethan _______ to finish his homework before going to bed.
A. made B. has made C. making D. was made
Question 8: Eva went to _______ hospital to visit her grandmother who underwent surgery yesterday.
A. an B. Ø (no article) C. a D. the
Question 9: It is essential _______ Sarah to understand the importance of space exploration.
A. in B. to C. of D. for
Question 10: My family _______ TV when the new neighbor knocked on our door to introduce himself.
A. have watched B. watches C. are watching D. were watching
Question 11: The company will launch its new product line ________.
A. when the market research will be completed
B. after the market research was completed
C. as soon as the market research is completed
D. once the market research had been completed
Question 12: That restaurant served _______ Italian cuisine that reminded me of my trip to Italy.
A. authentic B. authenticity C. authenticate D. authentically
Question 13: John, being introverted, often feels uncomfortable when he has to _______ the price while
shopping for groceries.
A. pay B. ask C. save D. give
Question 14: Lily encouraged her team to think outside the _______, exploring innovative solutions beyond
conventional methods.
A. lamp B. box C. chair D. bed
Question 15: The restaurant owner decided to _______ more employees to meet the rising demands during
the busy holiday season.
A. lay off B. bring in C. take on D. fall for
Question 16: James _______ his recent weight loss to his commitment to regular exercise and healthier eating
habits.
A. contributes B. attributes C. constitutes D. distributes
Question 17: After retiring, Liam receives a(n) _______ payment every month to support her living expenses.
A. pension B. salary C. dole D. income

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. matter B. candle C. table D. carrot
Question 19: A. grateful B. magic C. angry D. golden

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three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 20: A. weather B. mistake C. clothing D. prospect
Question 21: A. satisfy B. curious C. fortunate D. intention

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 22: Sophia set out on a journey to conquer her fears and pursue her dream of becoming an artist.
A. overcome B. remove C. increase D. surrender
Question 23: The judge’s impartiality ensures fair treatment for all parties involved in the legal proceedings.
A. fairness B. injustice C. misconception D. neutrality

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 24: Upon hearing the news, Isla saw red and stormed out of the room in anger.
A. remained calm B. became angry C. stayed composed D. kept his temper
Question 25: Despite numerous attempts to persuade him, David remained obstinate about his decision to
quit the project.
A. flexible B. willing C. stubborn D. reluctant

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.
If an unexpected meow, peculiar pose, or unusual twitch of the whiskers (26) __________ you
confused about what your cat is trying to tell you, artificial intelligence may soon be able to translate.
“We could use AI to teach us a lot about what animals are trying to say to us,” said Daniel Mills, a
professor at the University of Lincoln. Previous work, including by Mills, has shown that cats (27) __________ a
variety of facial expressions when interacting with humans and that new technology could help to analyse them.
One approach, said Mills, was to teach AI to identify specific features like ear position, (28) __________
is already known to be important for certain emotions. (29) _________ more modern approach is to allow AI to
come up with its own rules for classification. (30) __________ that brings its own challenges, Mills said it could
also offer fresh insights.
(Adapted from theguardian.com)
Question 26: A. quits B. retires C. exits D. leaves
Question 27: A. assemble B. generate C. produce D. construct
Question 28: A. where B. who C. that D. which
Question 29: A. Others B. Other C. Another D. The other
Question 30: A. While B. Because C. Unless D. As long as

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.
If you are like many people, social media has become part of your everyday life. But spending hours on
platforms Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter also comes with the risk of becoming victims of social media scams.
That’s why it’s smart to learn about some of them.
Data being stolen is not uncommon. Hackers might steal your credit card information after hacking
major banks. And social media sites are also popular targets. In 2021, for instance, Facebook suffered a data
breach that exposed the personal information of more than 500 million users. If cybercriminals hack into your
favourite social media sites, they might be able to snag the personal information listed in your accounts and use
it for their own benefit.
Do you always share everything about you and your life on Facebook? If you do, you might be
exposing yourself to cybercriminals. Because so many of us often post our birthdates, names, and addresses
online, scammers can steal plenty of personal info without having to do any hacking. They can then either use
this information to access our online financial accounts or take out loans and credit cards in our names, costing
us huge amounts of money.
It’s easy to be tempted by get-rich-quick offers, which is why money-flipping scams are popular. In this
scam, scammers will make a post to social media sites promising viewers that they can make quick money with
minimum effort. If victims do reach out, the posters will tell them to send money to a prepaid debit card as
“investment” and then share the card number and PIN with them. Once victims provide these criminals with
their card information, the scammers simply take out all the money in this bank account and disappear.
(Adapted from us.norton.com)
Question 31: Which best serves as the title for this passage?
A. Beware Of These Social Media Scams B. The Dangers Of A Data Breach

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Question 32: According to paragraph 2, hackers __________.
A. most often attack major banks to steal credit cards
B. especially like to target social media to find personal data
C. stole data from 500 million people working for Facebook
D. might use stolen information to benefit themselves
Question 33: The word “tempted” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. employed B. attracted C. guided D. controlled
Question 34: The word “them” in paragraph 4 refers to ___________.
A. sites B. viewers C. victims D. posters
Question 35: Which of the following is NOT supported by information in the passage?
A. If you share things carelessly on social media, hackers will be more likely to target you.
B. Sometimes, hackers can effortlessly gain access to people’s personal data on social media.
C. Money-flipping scams start from posts that offer a chance to get rich easily and quickly.
D. In money-flipping scams, victims have to send money directly to the scammers’ account.

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.
In today’s world, social media helps us to stay in touch with our friends, promote our work, and follow
the latest news. But is it a good thing to be permanently online? And is it better for us to take a break more
often?
Despite the fact that social media is supposed to connect us with other people, research has found that
these platforms actually have the opposite effect: long-time users are lonelier and more isolated. The
connectedness of social media only takes place at a superficial level, eliminating all of the extra elements that
make communication more valuable like eye contact, body language, the possibility of listening for changes in
tone of voice, or the possibility of physical touch.
An over-active social media presence can affect not just our mental health, but also on our physical
health, particularly by altering our sleep patterns. A 2014 study of U.S. adults aged 19-32 found that the
participants checked their preferred social media accounts for over an hour per day, and about 30 times per
week. And 57 percent of these users reported sleep disturbances. The researchers suggest that the reason
behind why social media users may experience poor sleep could include the fact that they feel compelled to be
active on these websites at all hours, including late at night.
Furthermore, scientists have proven that our commitment to social media platforms can negatively
affect our productivity. Research suggests that even when we’re in the workplace, we cannot resist the desire of
checking the newest “likes” and comments on our posts, even when we know it is not what we’re supposed to
do. One study found that employees spend an average of 2.35 hours daily accessing their social media accounts
at work. Is it any wonder that we sometimes find it difficult to meet deadlines if we keep feeling the urge to
count our “likes”?
Social media has also amplified the negative effects of multitasking. Platforms like Facebook or
YouTube encourage us to constantly switch between tasks, or to attempt to perform multiple tasks at the
same time — such as listening to our friend’s new video while also reading the comments on that video, and
maybe also replying to a few. Research shows, however, that when we multitask, we simply lose the ability to
focus on any one task at a time. Therefore, we might find that reading through an article or blog post in one
sitting difficult, and sitting down with a 200-page book may be nearly impossible.
(Adapted from medicalnewstoday.com)
Question 36: Which best serves as the title for this passage?
A. Less Connectedness, More Loneliness
B. Is It Time For Us To Disconnect?
C. Don’t Let Facebook Invade Your Work!
D. The Guide To Using Social Media Healthily
Question 37: According to paragraph 2, what do we learn about the connectedness of social media?
A. It slowly increases as you use social media more.
B. It is nowhere near as significant as people think.
C. It negatively affects the mental health of users.
D. It has too many elements of communication.
Question 38: The word “superficial” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. mindless B. ignorant C. shallow D. tedious
Question 39: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Social media networks play many important roles in our daily lives.
B. There are many different factors that create the value of communication.
C. Some social media users feel especially pressured to be active at late hours.

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Question 40: The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to __________.
A. research B. workplace C. desire D. checking
Question 41: The word “amplified” in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by ___________.
A. heighten B. produce C. compel D. enlarge
Question 42: Which of the following can most likely be inferred from the passage?
A. We can connect with people on a much deeper level when we meet them face to face.
B. Social media use is one of the main causes of sleep problems among young adults.
C. Companies will not succeed if they do not ban workers from using social media.
D. The less we multitask on social media, the worse our attention span becomes.

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: Elsie didn’t meet the deadline. She had to work overtime to complete the project.
A. If Elsie had met the deadline, she would have had to work overtime to complete the project.
B. If Elsie had met the deadline, she won’t have had to work overtime to complete the project.
C. If Elsie had met the deadline, she wouldn’t have had to work overtime to complete the project.
D. If Elsie had met the deadline, she will have had to work overtime to complete the project.
Question 44: Tommy had finished washing the dishes. He then went to vacuum the living room floor.
A. Had Tommy not finished washing the dishes, he would have gone to vacuum the living room floor.
B. No sooner had Tommy finished washing the dishes when he went to vacuum the living room floor.
C. Not until Tommy went to vacuum the living room floor did he finish washing the dishes.
D. Only after Tommy finished washing the dishes did he go to vacuum the living room floor.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 45: Some of my classmates decide to organize a friendly soccer match yesterday evening.
A. decide B. organize C. soccer D. evening
Question 46: The website was optimized for faster loading times so that users can navigate through them
effortlessly.
A. optimized B. loading C. navigate D. them
Question 47: Conservationists have tried to implement drastic measures to protect dangerous species on the
brink of extinction from further decline.
A. have tried B. drastic C. dangerous D. further

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 is necessary for everyone to stay hydrated to maintain optimal health and well-being.
A. Everyone must stay hydrated to maintain optimal health and well-being.
B. Everyone should stay hydrated to maintain optimal health and well-being.
C. Everyone can stay hydrated to maintain optimal health and well-being.
D. Everyone will stay hydrated to maintain optimal health and well-being.
Question 49: The little girl last visited her hometown two months ago.
A. The little girl started visiting her hometown two months ago.
B. The last time the little girl visited her hometown was two months.
C. The little girl has been visiting her hometown for two months.
D. The little girl hasn’t visited her hometown for two months.
Question 50: “My roommates are studying for their exams at the moment,” said Peter.
A. Peter said that my roommates are studying for their exams at that moment.
B. Peter said that his roommates were studying for their exams at that moment.
C. Peter said that his roommates are studying for their exams at that moment.
D. Peter said that my roommates were studying for their exams at that moment.