Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

Question 1: A. following        B. which follows        C. to follow        D. followed

Question 2: A. callback encrypted verification        B. verification encrypted callback

C.  callback verification encrypted        D. encrypted callback verification

Question 3: A. persuasive        B. persuasion        C. persuasively        D. persuaded

Question 4: A. click        B. to click        C. clicking        D. clicked

Question 5: A. label        B. flag        C. notice        D. underline

Question 6: A. with        B. for        C. into        D. to

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Question 7: A. In contrast to        B. In addition to        C. In light of        D. In spite of

Question 8: A. amount        B. level        C. range        D. number

Question 9: A. show off        B. show out        C. show through        D. show up

Question 10: A. other        B. another        C. the other        D. others

Question 11: A. momentum        B. permission        C. shortage        D. caution

Question 12: A. academic        B. work-ready        C. historical        D. imaginary

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a cohesive and coherent exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

Question 13:

A.  Liam: Perfect—keep that story, add one strong number after it, and we’ll end with a clear call to action.

B.  Liam: When you opened with three charts, the room went quiet, and even the judges started checking their phones.

C.  Nora: So I switched to a 30-second story about my aunt losing her shop in the flood, then linked it to our solution.

A.  b – a – c        B. b – c – a        C. c – b – a        D. a – b – c

Question 14:

A.  Ben: Do you mean the patch behind the food court, near the bike racks and the storm drain?

B.  Ben: Then let’s use a simple design: low shrubs, a sign explaining why it matters, and a monthly clean-up rota; I’ll share a QR signup in our group chat.

C.  Ben: You’re still leading the alley rewilding project on Saturday, right? I saw the council email about the empty lot.

D.  Ava: Exactly. I want it to feel cared for: native plants, shade, and fewer mosquitoes, not a jungle of weeds.

e. Ava: Yes, but I’m worried—if it looks messy, neighbors will complain, and someone might dump more rubbish.

A.  e – c – a – d – b        B. c – e – a – d – b        C. c – a – e – d – b        D. c – e – d – a – b

Question 15:

Dear Mai,

How’s school this term? I’m okay—our teachers are giving lots of projects.

A.  It made me miss the local signs and the little smells that told you this street belonged to our city.

B.  At the mall, small stalls disappeared, replaced by “global” brands with identical English menu names.

C.  That’s why I’m saving photos and quick voice notes about places before they change again.

D.  On my commute, I began noticing the same coffee chain, the same playlist, and the same pastel posters.

e. Last Sunday I looked for our old noodle stall, but it had become a “fusion bowl” shop with standard toppings.

Take care and write soon.

Best,
Linh

A.  b – d – e – a – c        B. d – e – a – b – c        C. e – b – d – a – c        D. d – b – e – a – c

Question 16:

A.  So I set a rule with clear homes—one drawer for clothes, one box for cables, and a shared folder for scanned notes and bills.

B.  Minimalism didn’t make the room bigger, but it gave my schedule more breathing space and helped me focus on people, not piles.

C.  Living in a tiny studio near the bus station pushed me to try minimalism, because noise and clutter stressed me out.

D.  Within a week, cleaning took five minutes, and I stopped losing my key card, which used to ruin my mornings.

e. I realized most mess wasn’t “stuff” but unfinished decisions: where to put receipts, chargers, and free tote bags.

A.  c – a – e – d – b        B. c – e – a – d – b        C. e – c – a – d – b        D. c – e – d – a – b

Question 17:

A.  The manager responded by adding painted lanes, a QR booking slot for the lift during moving hours, and clearer rules for deliveries, which cooled things down fast.

B.  Crowded buses, long elevator queues, and packed clinics turn small delays into arguments, especially when everyone is exhausted after work.

C.  It didn’t solve overpopulation, but it proved that smarter shared systems can make dense living feel fairer—and keep strangers from treating each other like obstacles.

D.  In my city, the hardest part isn’t tall buildings; it’s too many people trying to use the same minutes every day.

e. Last month our apartment group chat exploded after delivery bikes blocked the only ramp, so parents with strollers and an elderly neighbor couldn’t pass.

A.  b – d – e – a – c        B. d – e – b – a – c        C. d – b – a – e – c        D. d – b – e – a – c

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

Question 18:

A.  which was her enjoyment in her formative years        B. enjoyed by her formative years

C.  she enjoyed in her formative years        D. and was her enjoyment in her formative years

Question 19:

A.  given that the popularity of current computer games continues to grow on visible platforms

B.  as the popularity and visibility of current computer game platforms continue to grow

C.  while current computer games become visible with the continued growth of popular platforms

D.  provided the growing popularity of current computer game platforms continues to be visible

Question 20:

A.  interactive gaming promotes better mental sharpness and hand-eye coordination

B.  interaction in games that promote hand-eye coordination betters mental sharpness

C.  games promote better hand-eye coordination through the interaction of mental sharpness

D.  the better interaction of mental sharpness and hand-eye coordination is promoted in games

Question 21:

A.  thanks to their free-time activities as well         B. including their free-time activities as well

C.  with their free-time activities as well         D. into their free-time activities as well

Question 22:

A.  After doing along with it, he or she feels good about releasing the factor

B.  And as he or she does so, the feel-good factor is released along with it

C.  The feel-good factor that he or she releases is also done along with it

D.  He or she feels good about the factor that is released along with it

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.

Question 23: What specific geoengineering technique is NOT mentioned as being funded or tested by the UK government in the passage?

A.  Injecting reflective particles into the atmosphere to block sunlight.

B.  Enhancing cloud brightness by spraying seawater into the air.

C.  Increasing the thickness of sea ice by pumping water onto its surface.

D.  Utilizing large-scale carbon capture directly from the atmosphere.

Question 24: The word "vital" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to:

A.  optional        B. crucial        C. secondary        D. impractical

Question 25: The word "controversial" in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.

A.  debatable         B. disputed         C. agreeable         D. contentious

Question 26: The word "They" in paragraph 1 refers to __________.

A.  arctic ice caps                B. sun-reflecting particles

C.  geoengineering experiments        D. UK government agencies

Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the statement from paragraph 1: "If demonstrated to be safe, geoengineering could temporarily cool the planet and give more time to tackle the root cause of the climate crisis: the burning of fossil fuels."?

A.  Geoengineering is a permanent solution that will eliminate the need for addressing the primary causes of climate change.

B.  Provided its safety is confirmed, geoengineering might offer a short-term cooling effect, providing a crucial window to address the fundamental issue of fossil fuel combustion.

C.  The primary goal of geoengineering is to completely stop the burning of fossil fuels by cooling the Earth's surface.

D.  Geoengineering is a risky approach that could delay essential actions against climate change, without solving the core problem.

Question 28: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A.  All geoengineering experiments previously planned have been successfully carried out despite opposition.

B.  Geoengineering is considered by all scientists to be a safe and undisputed method for climate intervention.

C.  The UK government's funding for geoengineering research is among the largest globally.

D.  Decarbonization is viewed as a less important strategy compared to geoengineering for avoiding climate tipping points.

Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer discuss the controversy and opposition surrounding geoengineering?

A.  Paragraph 1        B. Paragraph 2        C. Paragraph 3        D. Paragraph 4

Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer explain why some argue that geoengineering research is vital despite its controversial nature?

A.  Paragraph 1        B. Paragraph 2        C. Paragraph 3        D. Paragraph 4

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.

Question 31: Where in the passage does the following sentence best fit?         

Sometimes it is.

A.  [I]         B. [II]         C. [III]         D. [IV]

Question 32: In paragraph 1, the phrase “a catalyst for change” is closest in meaning to __________.

A.  a plan for stability                B. a trigger for transformation

C.  a warning of failure                D. a reason for comfort

Question 33: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to __________.

A.  steadier cultural anchors         B. inflated claims         

C.  brands                 D. opaque algorithms

Question 34: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of Gen Z’s meaningful relationship with AI?

A.  AI-powered job recruitment tools        B. synthetic companions        

C.  co-created stories                D. algorithm-driven spaces

Question 35: Which of the following best summarises the main content of paragraph 2?

A.  Generation Z is increasingly retreating into online hyperreality to escape the fragmented social life caused by the overlapping crises of the physical world.

B.  Younger generations navigate the tension between digital tools and real-world issues by building community and identity through a diverse mix of channels.

C.  The contradictory nature of dystoptimism is best exemplified by the fact that Gen Z users prefer synthetic companions over meaningful human relationships.

D.  Political activism, such as targeted boycotts, is the primary method used by Gen Z to prevent technology from blurring the line between physical and digital life.

Question 36: The word "opaque" in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.

A.  complex         B. transparent         C. cautious        D. confusing

Question 37: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE regarding the relationship between consumers and organisations?

A.  Loyalty is automatically granted to companies that utilize advanced AI systems to predict consumer behavior and increase transaction speed.

B.  Organisations can easily earn trust by adding transparency features to their marketing campaigns after their products have been fully developed.

C.  Consumers who adopt a dystoptimistic worldview are more likely to support entities that openly acknowledge their limitations and doubts.

D.  The credibility of institutions is currently at its highest point because they have successfully acted as cultural anchors against misinformation.

Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3: "Loyalty follows only when values and behaviour match over time."?

A.  Customers will remain loyal only if companies change their values to match the evolving behaviors of the dystoptimistic generation.

B.  Unless a brand’s behavior matches its stated values immediately, it is impossible to gain long-term loyalty from modern consumers.

C.  Long-term commitment from consumers is achieved exclusively when a brand's actions consistently align with its principles over a duration.

D.  Matching values and behavior is a simple process that guarantees loyalty regardless of the credibility of the institutions involved.

Question 39: Which of the following can be most likely inferred from the passage?

A.  The rise of hyperreality will eventually lead to the total abandonment of physical "third places" in favor of algorithm-driven synthetic spaces.

B.  Dystoptimism suggests that acknowledging the potential for failure does not necessarily lead to a loss of motivation to create positive change.

C.  Generation Z's relationship with AI is purely emotional and lacks the practical focus needed to address real-world problems like social inequality.

D.  Brands that admit uncertainty are viewed as irresponsible by dystoptimistic consumers who prefer inflated claims of technological perfection.

Question 40: Which of the following best summarises the passage?

A.  Dystoptimism is a dark worldview that prioritizes system breakdown over the development of human-centred ways to cope with modern technological disruptions.

B.  The transition from physical to digital reality has created a crisis of trust that can only be solved by Gen Z's meaningful relationships with AI.

C.  Dystoptimism represents a pragmatic mindset that balances realism with agency, reshaping how younger generations and brands interact with technology and society.

D.  Modern branding strategies must focus on transaction speed and opaque algorithms to remain competitive in a world where misinformation spreads rapidly.