Questions 31-35: Choose a suitable word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) to fill in each blank.
Before you sign the contract, you should carefully ______ the terms and conditions.- A. Look up
- B. Look at
- C. Look over
- D. Look into
- A. Want to
- B. Have to
- C. Had better
- D. Must
- A. Alike
- B. Likely
- C. As with
- D. Similar to
- A. More Louder
- B. The more loud
- C. Louder
- D. The loudest
- A. Variety
- B. Variation
- C. Diverse
- D. Variant
Questions 36-40: Each of the following sentences has one error (A, B, C, or D). Find it and underline the error.
After a long day of work, all I needed was a hot cup of tea and a relax read.- A. After
- B. Needed
- C. A
- D. Relax
- A. Teacher
- B. That
- C. Much
- D. Deadline
- A. Working
- B. For
- C. Become
- D. Best
- A. The
- B. Dog
- C. Wagging
- D. His
- A. Park
- B. Place
- C. Relax
- D. Have
Questions 41-45: Which of the following best restates each of the given sentences?
“I can’t believe I failed the driving test again!” Tom said.- A. Tom was happy that he failed the driving test again.
- B. Tom expressed his surprise at failing the driving test again.
- C. Tom complained about how hard it was to pass the driving test.
- D. Tom wondered how many times he had failed his driving test.
- A. She wants to give up both her work and her family.
- B. She can't choose either work or family.
- C. She has difficulty in juggling both her job and her family.
- D. She is good at dealing with her work and family at the same time.
- A. You will receive a refund if your item is broken when you bought it.
- B. If you don’t purchase an item, the company will not give a refund.
- C. The company will refund you just for an item that is not in good condition
- D. Unless your item is damaged, the company will not offer you a refund.
- A. They stopped the journey because of the rain.
- B. They did not stop the journey though it was raining heavily.
- C. The rain did not have any impact on their trip.
- D. The rain was really heavy for them to continue their trip.
- A. The other car is more expensive than this car.
- B. This car is not as cheap as the other one.
- C. This car is less cheap than that model.
- D. The other model is not as expensive as this car.
Questions 46-52: Read the passage carefully.
The use of technology in education has increased dramatically over the past few years. From online learning platforms to educational apps, technology has transformed the way we teach and learn. It provides access to a vast amount of information and enables students to learn at their own pace. However, the impact of these changes is not fully understood.
The integration of technology also creates new challenges. There’s concern about the digital divide, where students from disadvantaged backgrounds might not have the same access to technology as their wealthier counterparts, causing further inequalities. It also raises concerns about screen time and how technology affects students' attention spans and physical health.
Another crucial aspect is the training and support needed for teachers. Educators now need to be proficient in using new educational tools, requiring additional professional development. Moreover, the focus of education needs to change, incorporating digital literacy and preparing students for a technologically driven workforce.
It’s not only the classroom that has changed, though. Home learning is also hugely different now. Parents face the challenge of understanding and supporting their children with online tasks and projects. Navigating different online learning environments may be challenging to those without adequate technological background or who are new to this.
In spite of the challenges, technology opens up numerous possibilities for students. Personalized learning, virtual field trips, and interactive lessons can make learning more engaging and effective. When utilized effectively, technology has the potential to enhance education for all.
- A. The history of technology in education
- B. The challenges of digital literacy
- C. The effects of technology on learning and teaching
- D. The inequalities in technology access
- A. The gap in access to education
- B. The lack of technology in classrooms
- C. The unequal access to technology
- D. The difference between online and offline learning
- A. Confused
- B. Competent
- C. Disinterested
- D. Distracted
- A. Reduced screen time for students
- B. Lack of digital training for teachers
- C. Decreasing attention spans among students
- D. Growing inequalities among students
- A. To talk about online games and entertainment.
- B. To compare technology with old educational methods.
- C. To focus on new challenges that parents face.
- D. To support teachers when dealing with modern technology.
- A. The decrease in educational apps.
- B. The availability of professional courses.
- C. A more focused and concentrated class environment.
- D. Enhanced personalization and virtual experiences.
- A. It is useless because technology cannot improve studying results.
- B. It should not be used because it causes problems among students
- C. It should be used cautiously to create the best education opportunities.
- D. It is important that all students are exposed to high technology as soon as possible.
Questions 53-60: Read the passage carefully.
The Arctic is warming at an alarming rate, causing significant changes to its fragile ecosystem. This phenomenon, known as Arctic amplification, is occurring because of the loss of reflective ice, which usually bounces sunlight back into space. As sea ice melts, it exposes the darker ocean water which absorbs more heat, creating a positive feedback loop that exacerbates warming and results in environmental changes globally.
This Arctic warming has numerous consequences, particularly for wildlife dependent on ice habitats. Polar bears, for example, rely on sea ice to hunt for seals; when the ice diminishes, they struggle to find food, resulting in population decline and changes in migration habits. Additionally, smaller animals, including plankton and fish, are disrupted as they respond to rising ocean temperatures and changes in food chain structures.
Furthermore, the melting of permafrost – permanently frozen ground – releases stored carbon dioxide and methane, powerful greenhouse gases. This adds to the acceleration of climate change and has impacts on global sea levels. Coastal communities are also being impacted by the erosion of coastlines as the ground under them is melting.
The consequences of Arctic warming extend far beyond the Arctic region. Changing atmospheric conditions are impacting weather patterns around the globe, leading to more frequent extreme weather events such as hurricanes, droughts, and floods. These drastic shifts have impacts on economies, human health, and resources globally.
Understanding the interconnectedness of the Arctic region with the rest of the world is critical in responding to this crisis. Global collaboration and ambitious reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are needed urgently to slow the pace of climate change in order to safeguard the Arctic’s future.
- A. The lives of animals in the Arctic.
- B. Climate change's effects on human health.
- C. The connection of the Arctic with the world’s climate.
- D. The speed of global warming around the world.
- A. A cycle that creates cooling
- B. A mechanism that causes warming
- C. The way animals adjust to heat.
- D. A way the weather is becoming more positive.
- A. Changes in migratory paths for seals.
- B. Increase of food sources for polar bears.
- C. Erosion of coastlines.
- D. Increase in greenhouse gasses.
- A. Sea ice that melts annually.
- B. Frozen ground that never thaws.
- C. The top layer of the atmosphere.
- D. A cycle of warming and cooling.
- A. Drought
- B. Earthquakes
- C. Volcanic eruptions
- D. Tsunami
- A. Gives an opinion on previous information.
- B. Adds more information on a related topic.
- C. Expresses a counterargument on previous information.
- D. Offers a way to solve previous mentioned problems.
- A. Because weather patterns are difficult to predict.
- B. Because the Earth’s natural resources are being depleted.
- C. Because it affects human societies around the world.
- D. Because human have become more exposed to the Earth’s surface.
- A. We must understand the ecosystems in the Arctic.
- B. People around the world need to act independently from others.
- C. Countries need to use renewable energy.
- D. Greenhouse gasses must be cut down quickly.
