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. quietly        B. quietness        C. quiet        D. quieter

Question 2: A. evidence based-guidance        B. evidence based guided

C.  evidence based guide        D. evidence-based guidance

Question 3: A. interpret        B. to interpret        C. interpreting        D. interpreted

Question 4: A. labelling        B. label        C. to label        D. labelled

Question 5: A. with        B. for        C. into        D. to

Question 6: A. draw        B. raise        C. get        D. hold

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. With a view to        B. Notwithstanding        C. With regard to        D. In the wake of

Question 8: A. other        B. the other        C. another        D. others

Question 9: A. pass off        B. look after        C. run out of        D. come up with

Question 10: A. variety        B. proportion        C. majority        D. measure

Question 11: A. fee        B. wage        C. tip        D. toll

Question 12: A. luxury        B. literacy        C. loyalty        D. poverty

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. Ava: My feed is full of “eat clean” reels, and I feel bad after meals.

B. Ava: That sounds fair; I’ll unfollow the size-obsessed accounts and focus on energy.

C. Ben: I get it, but those clips are edited. Let’s aim for two workouts and one treat meal this week.

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

Question 14:

A. Cara: I know it’s risky, but if we stay down here, our photos will look boring online—do you see a safer spot?
b. Liam: The view is amazing, but the sign says “No climbing,” and the rocks look slippery.

C. Liam: Let’s ask the guard about the platform and take turns; that way we get photos without breaking rules.

D. Cara: Okay, that sounds better than copying everyone, and we can write a caption about respecting the place.

e. Liam: Great—and on the way back, we can pick up any trash nearby to leave it cleaner.

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

Question 15:

Dear Sam,

A. After I reported it with screenshots, the platform removed the account, and my bank blocked transfers.

B. It made me realize users must stay careful, yet platforms should protect data and stop fake pages faster.

C. Since then, I’ve set two-step verification, used a password manager, and warned my parents in our family chat.

D. I felt my heart race, but I checked the official app first, so I didn’t touch the link.

e. Yesterday a “delivery staff” called, knew my address, and pushed me to tap a login link.

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

Question 16:

A. Today, many young adults delay marriage or decide not to marry, even when they have steady relationships.

B. Some people support this choice because it reduces money pressure and lets adults build a life they truly want.

C. In the end, society can stay connected by respecting choices and building support, not by forcing one timeline.

D. High rent, career goals, and the wish for freedom often make that decision feel practical.

e. Still, family dinners can turn into uncomfortable questions, and others worry about aging populations and weaker community ties.

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

Question 17:

A. That is why many people argue for strict fines, rapid takedowns, and meaningful legal punishment for acts such as doxxing, hate speech, targeted harassment, and direct online threats.

B. At the same time, if the rules are written too vaguely or enforced too broadly, even sharp criticism may be treated as “hate,” and the law itself can become a weapon used to silence weaker or unpopular voices.

C. With clear standards like these in place, victims can receive real protection, public debate can remain possible, and the internet may begin to feel less like a shouting room and more like a shared civic space.

D. When a single cruel post can follow a person into school, work, friendships, and family life, the advice to “just ignore it” no longer sounds practical or fair.

e. A safer approach is to define harmful acts precisely, require evidence before action is taken, allow appeals for disputed cases, and force platforms to explain their decisions in language ordinary users can understand.

A.  d – b – a – c – e        B. d – a – b – c – e        C. d – a – c – b – e        D. d – a – b – e – 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.  AI is everywhere, from virtual assistants on our smartphones to recommendation systems on streaming platforms, and its influence was only growing stronger

B.  Having virtual assistants on smartphones and recommendation systems on streaming platforms, AI influence is everywhere and stronger

C.  From virtual assistants on our smartphones to recommendation systems on streaming platforms, AI is everywhere, and its influence is only growing stronger

D.  Because virtual assistants and recommendation systems are everywhere, AI influence on smartphones and streaming platforms is growing stronger

Question 19:

A.  since people were finishing tasks in minutes that would normally take hours

B.  thereby enable people to finish tasks in minutes that would normally take hours

C.  helping people finish tasks in minutes that would normally take hours

D.  which finishes tasks in minutes that would normally take hours

Question 20:

A.  with AI-generated content becoming so convincing that it is often difficult to tell it apart from real human work

B.  as AI-generated content becomes so convincing that it is often hard to distinguish it from real human work

C.  given how convincing AI-generated content can be, it is often hard to distinguish it from real human work

D.  as AI-generated content is becoming so convincing that it is often impossible to tell apart from real human work

Question 21:

A.  can stop harmful AI-generated misinformation, a realistic goal in a world of rapidly evolving technology

B.  stop harmful AI-generated misinformation and are realistic in a world of rapidly evolving technology

C.  can stop harmful AI-generated misinformation is realistic in a world of rapidly evolving technology

D.  which can stop harmful AI-generated misinformation to ensure a realistic future for the global community

Question 22:

A.  Tech companies are voluntarily stopping all AI development to ensure that no misinformation is created

B.  Governments around the world are scrambling to write laws that control how AI is built and used

C.  Most users have decided to ignore legal frameworks because they believe that innovation is not regulated

D.  The European Union is the only organization that refuses to implement laws regarding the ethical AI

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: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a traditional role of newspapers?

A.  Providing news                        B. Providing opinion pieces

C.  Providing advertisements        D. Providing real-time news updates

Question 24: The word “instant” in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.

A.  immediate        B. constant        C. sudden        D. gradual

Question 25: The word “They” in paragraph 2 refers to __________.

A.  Print newspapers        B. Readers        C. Older generations        D. Audiences

Question 26: The word “trusted” in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by __________.

A.  dependent        B. incredible        C. reliable        D. suspicious

Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

A.  This transformation has helped newspapers stay outdated and struggle in the digital age.

B.  The shift has allowed newspapers to become less relevant and less competitive in the digital world.

C.  This adjustment has helped newspapers assert their dominance and compete in the digital era.

D.  This change has enabled newspapers to stay relevant and stay competitive in the digital age.

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

A.  Print newspapers are only used by older generations now.

B.  The shift to digital platforms has created new revenue opportunities for newspapers.

C.  The rise of digital media has completely replaced the role of print newspapers.

D.  Fake news and misinformation are not issues for traditional newspapers.

Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention a causal relationship in which one factor has led to a decrease in another?

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

Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer discuss the challenges newspapers face in maintaining their credibility in a changing media environment?

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?

Brain rot is not a life sentence.

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

Question 32: The phrase "wading through wet cement" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.

A.  walking in a difficult terrain        B. building a strong mental foundation

C.  progressing with extreme difficulty        D. resisting the flow of digital media

Question 33: The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to __________.

A.  dopamine        B. novelty        C. a clip        D. pleasure

Question 34: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a sign of "brain rot"?

A.  A decrease in the length of time one can focus.

B.  The feeling that deep reading has become arduous.

C.  A complete loss of interest in social interactions.

D.  The tendency to spend more time online than intended.

Question 35: Which of the following best summarizes the main content of the second paragraph?

A.  Platforms reduce dopamine over time, so novelty fades and users naturally return to long articles and lectures without needing boundaries or changes in habits.

B.  The brain rewards novelty, and engineered feeds deliver steady small payoffs that desensitise users, making slower, effortful information feel bland compared with constant stimulation.

C.  Teenagers are uniquely vulnerable because their brains are still developing, and this is why experts can confidently predict inevitable cognitive atrophy from screen exposure.

D.  The main issue is that reading is outdated; short clips simply match modern learning styles and improve attention by providing faster, clearer information.

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

A.  stabilize        B. break        C. preserve        D. reshape

Question 37: According to the third paragraph, why is the "brain rot" phenomenon particularly concerning for the younger generation?

A.  Their daily screen time has already caused inevitable cognitive atrophy and permanent neurological damage.

B.  Their brains are still in a developmental stage while being exposed to heavy algorithmic curation and screen time.

C.  They have higher confidence in their interpretation skills than experts who are currently warning about screen exposure.

D.  Algorithmic curation has forced them to ignore all topics except for those that involve quick reactions and memes.

Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

A.  Since the brain is made of plastic, it can only be recovered if people decide to read and write instead of using digital apps.

B.  Reading and writing are the only skills that can fix a brain that has been permanently damaged by the constant use of social media.

C.  Due to the brain's inherent adaptability, mental health can be restored through deliberate participation in intellectually challenging tasks.

D.  The brain’s recovery is impossible unless individuals conscientiously choose to learn a new skill that requires no mental effort at all.

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

A.  Oxford University officially diagnosed "brain rot" as a medical life sentence for those who spend seven hours on phones.

B.  Reclaiming mental focus requires an active effort to replace passive consumption with more challenging cognitive habits.

C.  Digital detox movements have proven that the brain can only rebuild its attention span if apps are deleted permanently.

D.  The adolescent brain is more likely to refuse healthy meals if they have been desensitised by junk food on digital platforms.

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

A.  Brain rot is a permanent neurological condition caused by Oxford's Word of the Year that primarily affects the way teenagers respond to novelty.

B.  Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are the only causes of attention span shrinkage and should be restricted by all family members.

C.  While digital consumption patterns pose risks to cognitive health and focus, the brain’s adaptability allows for recovery through intentional lifestyle changes.

D.  The digital detox movement is the only way to ensure that algorithmic curation does not rewire the habits of thought in the adolescent brain development.