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. pushing        B. are pushed        C. pushed        D. whom is pushed

Question 2: A. rapid emotional amplification        B. emotional rapid amplification

C.  amplification emotional rapid        D. rapid amplification emotional

Question 3: A. raise        B. fuel        C. expand        D. support

Question 4: A. measuredly        B. measured        C. measurement        D. measurable

Question 5: A. against        B. with        C. among        D. by

Question 6: A. having        B. for having        C. to have        D. which has

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 the run-up to        B. In the wake of        C. In place of        D. In exchange for

Question 8: A. volume        B. level         C. proportion        D. minority

Question 9: A. take over        B. stick with        C. come across        D. hold back

Question 10: A. hesitation        B. expense        C. accountability        D. permission

Question 11: A. other        B. another        C. the other        D. others

Question 12: A. transferable        B. transferring        C. transferably        D. transfer

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.  Nina: Mostly by hand, but an AI app suggested a background palette, and I repainted it in Procreate so it matched my sketches.

B.  Leo: Your poster just won the class contest, Nina—did you make everything by hand or use digital tools?

C.  Leo: That’s fair; Ms. Carter said mixed methods are allowed if you explain your process and credit the tool in the caption.

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

Question 14:

A.  Ryan: Not really—I keep redoing the captions at midnight, and my head feels full even when I close my laptop.

B.  Emma: Exactly—and set Focus Mode after 10 p.m.; if anything urgent comes up, I’ll leave a single voice note.

C.  Emma: You’ve been quiet in the group chat; are you still okay with the science video deadline?

D.  Ryan: So I won’t have to chase changes every hour, and we can comment on one version instead of five files?

e. Emma: That sounds like burnout; let’s lock the script first, then I’ll handle visuals while you do captions once from the final text in our shared folder.

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

Question 15:

Dear Lily,

How’s life at your new school? I’m doing okay and staying busy.

A.  That information helped tourists trust the food, so even my picky cousin tried the seaweed noodles and asked for the recipe.

B.  I volunteered at the stall and scanned QR codes on each package to show where the seaweed was dried, tested, and priced.

C.  Seeing everyone work together showed me that earning money and protecting the ocean can happen in the same routine.

D.  The ropes float just outside the bay, and the farm also absorbs carbon, which made the council excited about climate goals.

e. On Saturday, our town launched a seaweed-farming project with local fishermen who were tired of catching smaller fish each ear.

Write when you can.

Best,
Hannah

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

Question 16:

A.  After a couple of weeks, I was faster at checking my reasoning before I submit homework, even when the teacher changed the numbers, and my test anxiety dropped a lot.

B.  When mistakes are treated as clues, you start hunting for the exact step that broke, instead of hiding your notebook or blaming “bad luck.”

C.  This mindset doesn’t remove hard topics, but it makes progress feel normal even on busy days, which is why our group keeps showing up and helping each other.

D.  In my study group, we keep a shared error log in Google Docs, add screenshots of tricky problems, and record short voice notes during lunch so we can review before quizzes.

e. Many students assume they are simply “not a math person,” and that label makes them avoid asking questions in class or trying a new strategy.

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

Question 17:

A.  Since then, I check the product page for a clear material list, a repair policy, and a QR link to supplier maps or third-party test results, not just a leafy logo.

B.  When enough buyers ask for proof and share what they learn, “green” becomes a standard to meet, not a word to decorate a box.

C.  Online shops are full of “eco” tags and soft green colors, which can trigger guilt and make greenwashing feel almost invisible.

D.  It takes an extra minute, but it stops me from paying more just to feel better, and it pushes brands to offer real data instead of vague promises.

e. I used to buy those items automatically, until a friend showed me brands that switched to recycled-looking packaging while the product and factory practices stayed the same.

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

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.  your parents are more likely to reconstruct your memories by telling you dream-like stories

B.  your memories are more likely to be dream-like reconstructions of stories told by your parents

C.  your dream-like memories are more likely to be reconstructed as your parents tell their stories

D.  reconstructions of stories are more likely to be your dream-like memories told by your parents

Question 19:

A.  some participants recalled detailing the event        B. the event was detailed by recalling participation

C.  participating in the event-detailing was recalled        D. some participants recalled the event in detail

Question 20:

A.  where the fake event was an attack by a vicious animal

B.  whose fake event was attacked by a vicious animal

C.  the fake event was an attack by a vicious animal

D.  as the fake event was attacked by a vicious animal

Question 21:

A.  it is a complete distortion or figment of our imagination

B.  often distorts the figments of our imagination

C.  which are completely distorted by the figments of our imagination

D.  often complete distortions or figments of our imagination

Question 22:

A.  These strong childhood memories can influence false attitudes and behaviour in adulthood

B.  These false childhood memories can strongly influence attitudes and behaviour in adulthood

C.  The falsehood of childhood memories can influence attitudes and behaviour strength in adulthood

D.  Childhood memories can strongly influence the falsehood of attitudes and behaviour in adulthood

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: According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a basic autonomous activity for children aged 5-8?

A.  Ordering food at restaurants.         B. Speaking with healthcare providers.

C.  Managing their own pocket money.         D. Doing things by themselves.

Question 24: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 1? "This discrepancy suggests that well-intentioned parents may inadvertently be restricting their children's developmental progress through excessive supervision."

A.  Not until parents reduce their excessive supervision could their well-intentioned actions stop hindering children's growth.

B.  It is the parents' lack of good intentions that leads to an unintentional restriction of their children's independence.

C.  Such is the level of parental oversight that children’s natural development is unintentionally hampered, despite the parents' positive motives.

D.  Only by supervising their children more closely can parents ensure that developmental progress is not restricted.

Question 25: The word "these" in paragraph 2 refers to __________.

A.  legal penalties         B. unsupervised children         C. parents' anxieties         D. external pressures

Question 26: Which paragraph discusses the negative long-term psychological effects of failing to encourage independence in children?

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

Question 27: The word "deliberate" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.

A.  accidental         B. intentional         C. spontaneous         D. cautious

Question 28: The word "autonomous" in paragraph 4 is opposite in meaning to __________.

A.  independent         B. self-governing         C. reliant         D. sovereign

Question 29: According to the passage, why do many parents perceive everyday situations as more dangerous than they actually are?

A.  Because they have been legally penalised for letting children be alone.

B.  Due to the direct criticism they receive from other parents in a "blame culture".

C.  As a result of the dramatic way rare events are portrayed in the media.

D.  Because fewer than half of children can handle manageable challenges.

Question 30: In which paragraph does the author suggest a step-by-step approach for parents to transition their children toward full independence?

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?         

They recognise that social media is designed to be dopamine-driven.

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

Question 32: According to paragraph 2, what does compulsive checking behaviour activate in the brain?

A.  regions responsible for visual processing and colour perception

B.  networks that control long-term memory consolidation

C.  circuits that regulate appetite and physical coordination

D.  the same brain regions associated with gambling addiction

Question 33: The word "perpetual" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.

A.  occasional         B. temporary         C. continuous         D. modern 

Question 34: Which of the following best summarises the main content of paragraph 2?

A.  Constant digital engagement leads to cognitive fragmentation and brain rewiring, mirroring the neurological patterns found in addictive behaviours like gambling.

B.  The Digital Wellness Institute suggests that the erosion of contemplative space is the primary reason why people experience eye strain and restlessness.

C.  Mental distraction caused by app notifications is a temporary issue that can be solved by reducing the physiological toll of perpetual screen engagement.

D.  Variable reward schedules in social media are designed to increase cognitive capacity while simultaneously triggering gambling addictions in young researchers.

Question 35: The word "its" in paragraph 3 refers to __________.

A.  digital minimalism         B. intentional technology         C. digital detox         D. hyper-connected society

Question 36: According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of “digital minimalism”?

A.  weekly unplugging retreats arranged by employers

B.  designated device-free zones in daily routines

C.  app usage limits to reduce compulsive checking

D.  “attention restoration periods” of uninterrupted offline activity

Question 37: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding the practice of digital wellbeing?

A.  Professionals often find it difficult to completely unplug due to the potential risks to their career advancement.

B.  Digital minimalism focuses on the quality and purpose of technology use rather than avoiding all electronic devices.

C.  The prefrontal cortex can only recover from information overload if users participate in professional detox retreats.

D.  Societal values are moving toward a belief that being constantly available does not necessarily mean being productive.

Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4: "As digital detox retreats proliferate and screen-time tracking becomes normalised, we may be witnessing the emergence of what sociologists term 'conscious connectivity'..."?

A.  The normalisation of screen-time tracking is a sign that sociologists are now encouraging people to attend more digital retreats to stay connected.

B.  The rise in detox programs and usage monitoring suggests a growing movement toward more thoughtful and deliberate ways of using digital technology.

C.  If sociologists want to see the emergence of conscious connectivity, they must ensure that digital detox retreats and tracking tools become widespread.

D.  People are tracking their screen time more often because they want to witness how sociologists define the term 'conscious connectivity' in modern society.

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

A.  Silicon Valley executives were the first to identify the dopamine-driven addiction crisis caused by the social media platforms they designed.

B.  Individuals who practice digital minimalism are more likely to be successful in their careers than those who choose complete disconnection.

C.  The human brain's neural pathways are highly adaptable and can be negatively altered by the way modern digital applications are engineered.

D.  Attending digital detox retreats is currently the only effective way for professionals to implement attention restoration periods in their lives.

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

A.  Digital detox is a temporary wellness trend that helps people deal with the physiological toll of eye strain and disrupted sleep in a hyper-connected world.

B.  Technology companies are redesigning their platforms to focus on meaningful engagement to help professionals avoid the career threats of complete disconnection.

C.  Addressing the collective addiction to technology requires a shift from constant connectivity to intentional usage, protecting our cognitive health and societal values.

D.  The emergence of conscious connectivity proves that the radical notion of strategic absence is more productive than implementing boundaries or usage limits.