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. made          B. gone          C. filled          D. taken

Question 2: A. other          B. another          C. the others          D. others

Question 3: A. project technical assistance        B. technical project assistance

C.  technical assistance project        D. assistance technical project

Question 4: A. retentive          B. collective          C. proactive          D. intuitive

Question 5: A. due to          B. rather than          C. irrespective of          D. despite

Question 6: A. dangerously  B. endanger          C. danger          D. dangerous

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. Moreover        B. Otherwise        C. Consequently        D. For instance

Question 8: A. embarrass        B. embarrassed        C. embarrassing        D. embarrassment

Question 9: A. keep        B. put        C. feel        D. take

Question 10: A. throw        B. spin        C. toss        D. flip

Question 11: A. few        B. little        C. much        D. many

Question 12: A. which        B. whose        C. who        D. where

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.  Ivy: I used to watch mukbang videos to relax, but now I snack without noticing.

B.  Jordan: Lately, mukbang clips keep popping up, and I end up craving food even after dinner.

C.  Jordan: I started hiding those channels and eating with music instead, and the cravings fade faster.

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

Question 14:

A.  Hana: That might be a ghost kitchen—same building, different online brands, so quality can vary.

B.  Hana: Take photos and report it in the app; they usually refund, and you can block that brand.

C.  Leo: My noodles arrived cold, and the receipt shows a kitchen name I’ve never heard of.

D.  Leo: Good call—I’ll message support and stick to places with real reviews and pickup options.

e. Leo: So it wasn’t a scam? I’m also worried they reused packaging because it smelled odd.

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

Question 15:

Dear Mina,

How are things at your new school? I’m fine, just busy after classes.

A.  To deal with that, she let us set up a “take-what-you-need” shelf near the exit and label items with QR codes.

B.  Our cafeteria throws away trays of untouched fruit, so a few of us formed a “Food Waste Warriors” team.

C.  Seeing classmates grab food instead of dumping it makes the campaign feel real, not just a poster.

D.  We weighed leftovers for a week, and the numbers shocked the principal.

e. I also use an app that sells surprise boxes from nearby bakeries at closing time, which my family loves.

Write back when you can.

Best,
Jenny

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

Question 16:

A.  At a small farm in a renovated shipping container near my train station, workers harvest basil at 6 a.m. and deliver it to cafés before lunch.

B.  Vertical farming grows crops in stacked layers inside warehouses, often right in the city.

C.  That short trip cuts spoilage and packaging, although the electricity bill can be heavy if the lights run all day, which is a real challenge for small startups.

D.  With cheaper clean energy, this approach could supply fresh greens year-round, but it won’t replace open fields for rice or corn in most countries.

e. Because the light, temperature, and nutrients are controlled by LEDs and sensors, the plants need far less water and no pesticides, even when outdoor weather is extreme.

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

Question 17:

A.  Still, many people hesitate because the idea sounds unnatural, and they worry about safety, taste, or who controls the process.

B.  This is why clear labeling and strict inspections matter: they can build trust without pretending the product is the same as a farm steak.

C.  Lab-grown meat, made from animal cells in bioreactors, is often promoted as a way to cut the land and water used by livestock.

D.  If prices drop and farmers can join the supply chain by producing feedstock or renewable energy for facilities, lab-grown meat could eventually become a useful option, not a threat.

e. In one podcast, a chef said the first burgers were pricey and bland, but newer batches improved once companies adjusted fat levels and texture.

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

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.  many of them are engaging with multiple applications simultaneously

B.  and many engage with multiple applications that are simultaneously

C.  many of whom engage with multiple applications simultaneously

D.  many of whose engagements with multiple applications happen simultaneously

Question 19:

A.  Nearly half of adolescents report feeling worse about their body image because of social media

B.  Nearly half of adolescents report to feel worse about their body image because of social media

C.  Nearly half of adolescents are reported to feel worse about their body image because of social media

D.  Nearly half of adolescents report that feeling worse about their body image is because of social media

Question 20:

A.  the encouragement of unhealthy comparisons with online images which are carefully curated

B.  online images which are carefully curated to encourage unhealthy comparisons itself

C.  which encourages unhealthy comparisons with online images being carefully curated

D.  encourages unhealthy comparisons with carefully curated online images

Question 21: 

A.  whereby digital spaces function as environments in which they can explore and affirm their identities

B.  for digital spaces to function as environments where their identities are explored and affirmed

C.  in which digital spaces function as environments that allow them to explore and affirm their identities

D.  with digital spaces function as environments in which they explore and affirm their identities

Question 22 [VVIP]:

A.  that determine its long-term influence on future generations

B.  and its long-term influence on future generations will be determinined

C.  will determine its long-term influence on future generations

D.  determines its long-term influence on future generations

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 the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit associated with having family members as mentors?

A.  Greater interest in education        B. Higher levels of happiness

C.  Safer behavioural choices        D. Increased admiration for celebrities

Question 24: The word "proximate" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.

A.  distant        B. immediate         C. professional         D. superficial

Question 25: The word "nuanced" in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.

A.  subtle         B. elaborate        C. straightforward         D. complex

Question 26: The word "these formative years" in paragraph 4 refers to __________.

A.  employment prospects        B. negative outcomes        C. adolescence        D. individual wellbeing

Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3: “Conversely, teenagers with peer heroes engaged in riskier behaviours than those idolising celebrities, potentially because peers normalise experimental conduct whilst distant figures remain aspirational rather than immediately imitable.”?

A.  Peer heroes are more likely to discourage risky habits than celebrities because they provide a more realistic example for teenagers to follow.

B.  Teenagers who look up to their peers may take more risks because such behavior is seen as typical among friends, unlike the remote influence of celebrities.

C.  If teenagers chose celebrities over their peers as heroes, they would be less likely to engage in experimental conduct due to the lack of personal connection.

D.  Only when teenagers stop idolising distant figures can they avoid the negative impact of peer heroes who often normalise dangerous experiments.

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

A.  Adolescents with celebrity heroes demonstrate the highest level of educational engagement.

B.  Having a peer mentor is associated with greater academic interest than having an adult mentor.

C.  Adolescents who personally know their heroes tend to show stronger motivation toward education.

D.  Role models, mentors, and heroes perform identical developmental functions.

Question 29: In which paragraph does the author discuss the long-term societal consequences of a lack of educational engagement during adolescence?

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

Question 30: Which paragraph explains why the motivational impact of a hero is stronger when the adolescent has a personal relationship with that figure?

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?         

“AI-powered” cannot be a free-floating label; it has to be a claim you can support.

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

Question 32: According to paragraph 1, why are firms able to successfully use "AI" as a broad label to influence their audience's perception?

A.  Because most conventional software today has already integrated advanced machine learning to provide a modern gloss.

B.  Because firms have successfully replaced all simple automation with cutting-edge technology to stay competitive in the market.

C.  Because the lack of a precise definition for the term allows consumers to project their own positive expectations onto a product.

D.  Because audiences are now required to fill in technical pitch decks with their own optimistic assumptions before purchasing.

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

A.  regulated promises         B. investment advisers         C. AI claims         D. settled charges

Question 34: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a consequence or characteristic of AI washing?

A.  The transition from promotional exaggeration to significant legal liabilities.

B.  Financial penalties imposed by regulatory bodies for deceptive statements.

C.  The immediate bankruptcy of firms that fail to integrate machine learning.

D.  The loss of professional reputation when consumers discover the truth.

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

A.  The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has successfully eliminated AI washing in the finance sector by monitoring marketing materials.

B.  Beyond damaging reputation, deceptive AI marketing carries serious legal consequences, as evidenced by recent enforcement actions against financial firms.

C.  Investment advisers like Delphia Inc. are pioneering new AI-driven capabilities to remain competitive despite facing heavy civil penalties from the SEC. 

D.  High-profile legal cases in March 2024 proved that "AI-powered" labels are primarily used for promotional purposes rather than actual functionality.

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

A.  cynical         B. doubtful         C. credulous         D. cautious

Question 37: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE regarding the systemic impact of AI washing?

A.  It encourages serious builders to focus exclusively on enhancing their product's core features without worrying about trust.

B.  The misuse of "AI" as a label primarily assists buyers in making honest and clear comparisons between different products.

C.  False claims divert the attention of investors away from the actual quality of a product toward superficial terminology.

D.  Tightening the link between language and evidence is considered a method to restrict the creative ambitions of modern firms.

Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3: “Over time, ‘AI’ risks becoming an empty badge, useful for signalling, useless for clarity, and that makes honest comparisons harder.”?

A.  If the term "AI" continues to be used for signalling, it will eventually provide the necessary clarity for consumers to compare different products.

B.  The persistent devaluation of the "AI" label may result in a decorative term that indicates modernism but fails to provide meaningful information for evaluation.

C.  To prevent "AI" from becoming an empty badge, firms must ensure that their signalling strategies are more useful than their technical clarity.

D.  Comparing products becomes easier when "AI" is used as a symbolic badge because it signals to investors which firms are truly ambitious.

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

A.  Traditional software companies will eventually dominate the market by applying a modern gloss to their conventional products.

B.  Legal intervention by the SEC is the only effective way to prevent investors from being nudged toward buzzwords instead of substance.

C.  Firms that provide specific details about their AI methodologies may gain a competitive edge in environments where consumers are wary.

D.  The ambiguity of the term "AI" will likely lead to the complete replacement of machine learning with simple automation in the near future.

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

A.  AI washing is a marketing strategy that allows firms to ride the hype of modern technology without facing any significant long-term systemic risks.

B.  The SEC's blunt message to investment advisers has ensured that all "AI-powered" products in the market are now supported by concrete evidence.

C.  Driven by market hype, AI washing poses significant legal and systemic threats, necessitating a move toward transparency and precision to restore trust.

D.  Conventional software with a modern gloss is becoming the global standard because it allows firms to stay competitive while avoiding legal enforcement.