Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined word/ phrase in each question.

11: The manager decided to facilitate a meeting to address the team's concerns.

Choose A, B, C or D that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined word/ phrase in each question.

13: The atmosphere in the office was tense due to the approaching deadline.

Choose A, B, C or D to make a complete dialogue for each question.

15: Mia: "What was your impression of the documentary we watched?”
Ethan: “______”

Choose A, B, C or D to make a complete dialogue for each question.

a. that sounds delicious! what cuisine are you interested in?
b. I want to learn how to make Italian dishes.
c. great. spaghetti is my favorite food.
d. i've been thinking about taking a cooking class.

Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the given sentence in each question.

23: This restaurant is better than the one we visited last week.

Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the given pair of sentences in each question.

27: She plans to visit Italy next summer. After she saves enough money, she will book her tickets.

Read the passage below and choose A, B, C or D to fill in each blank

The sun is the closest star to Earth. Even at a distance of 150 million kilometers (93 million miles), its gravitational pull (31) ______ the planet in orbit. It radiates light and heat, or solar energy, which makes it (32) ______ for life to exist on Earth.
Plants need sunlight to grow. Animals, including humans, need plants for food and the oxygen they produce. Without heat from the sun, Earth would freeze. (33) ______ There would be no winds, ocean currents, or clouds to transport water.
Solar energy has existed as long as the sun—about five billion years. While people have not been around that long, they have been using solar energy in a variety of (34) ______ for thousands of years.
Solar energy is essential to agriculture—cultivating land, producing crops, and raising livestock. Developed about 10,000 years ago, agriculture had a key role in the rise of civilization. Solar techniques, such as crop rotation, increased harvests. Drying food using sun and wind prevented crops from spoiling. This surplus of food allowed for (35) ______ and structured societies.

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Reading comprehension 1: Read the passage below and choose A, B, C, or D to answer each question.

Sea turtles are incredible creatures that have inhabited our oceans for millions of years. Unfortunately, they face many threats today, particularly from artificial light. When baby sea turtles, or hatchlings, emerge from their eggs, they typically follow the natural light of the Moon to find the ocean. However, bright artificial lights from buildings and streets can confuse them, causing them to head inland instead. This disorientation can lead to dehydration or predators.
To mitigate this issue, researchers suggest using special turtle-friendly lights that are low to the ground and shielded from the beach, which reduces confusion while still improving visibility for drivers. Coastal residents can help by using dimmer lights and closing curtains at night.Another significant threat to sea turtles comes from accidental catches in fishing nets, with hundreds of thousands affected each year. Interestingly, artificial lights can aid in this scenario as well. Studies show that adding LED lights to fishing nets makes them more visible to turtles, significantly reducing accidental catches by up to 95%. This method is beneficial not only for sea turtles but also helps prevent damage to fishing gear and reduces costs since LED lights are energy-efficient and long-lasting.

36: What does "they" refer to in the passage?

Reading comprehension 2: Read the passage below and choose A, B, C or D to answer each question.

Local governments have had to take on a new responsibility: that of ensuring that people stay fit and healthy. Birmingham council is already hot on the case. For the past few years they have been encouraging local residents to enroll on the *Be Active* scheme, which allows them to use local leisure services completely free of charge.
Participants must register to obtain a membership card. They can then use the facilities in leisure centers across the city at certain times of the day.
29 leisure centers are signed up to the scheme. Each leisure center must offer a minimum of one hour of swimming time and an hour of gym time to *Be Active* members. In reality, in some establishments in the more deprived areas, 70% of opening hours are reserved for Be Active members. Exercise classes and badminton courts are also made available on top of the standard facilities. *Be Active* classes are also being provided in schools and community centers. There are guided bike rides, and even proposals to roll out activities in public spaces such as rounders in parks, and buggy pushes for new mothers.
Since it was launched in 2008, a third of the local population, a total of 360,000 people, has signed up for the scheme. 60% of these are from minority groups, and the average age is 49, as opposed to 29, the figure for private gyms. The majority were not previously members of a sports club of any kind, half were overweight or obese, and a fifth considered themselves to be in poor health, indicating that the scheme is reaching the people who need it most. Research also shows that since the scheme was set up, there has been a rise in demand for information about reducing alcohol intake and quitting smoking.
Statistics show that for every £1 spent on the *Be Active* scheme, £23 is saved in the health service. Sadly, the scheme has suffered from budget cuts, and lately, it has had to reduce the hours available to members. Nonetheless, other councils are interested in the great strides made by Birmingham Council, and officials from Birmingham have been holding workshops with representatives from other councils to spread the word about what can be achieved.

41: What is the closest meaning of the word "representatives" in the text?

Choose A, B, C, or D to answer each question.

46: You are at a family gathering, and a group is discussing travel experiences. You want to join the conversation but don't know them well. What could you say to join them politely?