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. for        B. to         C. with        D. at

Question 2: A. build        B. building        C. built        D. to build

Question 3: A. make        B. keep        C. hold        D. stay

Question 4: A. panic late-night notification-fueled        B. late-night notification-fueled panic 

         C. notification late-night fueled panic         D. late-night fueled notification panic

Question 5: A. notice        B. to notice        C. noticing        D. noticed

Question 6: A. calm        B. calmly        C. calmer        D. calmness

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. a handful of        B. an abundance of        C. a variety of        D. a quantity of

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

Question 9: A. space        B. time        C. effort        D. money

Question 10: A. come up with        B. make up        C. set aside        D. narrow down

Question 11: A. In light of        B. In charge of        C. In place of        D. In case of

Question 12: A. persuasive        B. automated        C. predictive        D. transparent

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.  Leo: He didn’t post for likes; he just wanted the village to get medicine before the roads closed.

B.  Anna: I read that too. It made me rethink what “being brave” really means.

C.  Leo: Did you see the story about the young delivery rider during the flood last week?

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

Question 14: 

A.  Omar: That sounds risky. Real recruiters usually use company emails, so verify it on the official website before you share any documents.

B.  Nina: It was sent through a social-media message, and the link asks for my ID scan and bank details.

C.  Nina: I got a video “interview invite” for a marketing job, but the voice feels a little unnatural.

D.  Omar: Where did it come from, and what are they asking you to do?

e. Nina: I’ll stop replying, report the account, and contact the company directly. Thanks for helping me think clearly.

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

Question 15:

Dear Linh,

A.  She showed me a family snack, and we recorded her recipe as a short voice note for everyone.

B.  Last month, my class paired me with Amina, an exchange student from Kenya, for our culture project.

C.  Since then, our group chat has kept going, and we’re planning a monthly swap table to reuse books and clothes.

D.  We also replaced disposable cups with borrowed mugs and added three bins for paper, plastic, and food scraps.

e. During Culture Day, the mix of stories and small eco choices made our hall feel warmer and cleaner.

Take care,

Best,

Emma

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

Question 16:

A.  The change brings more jobs and better buses, yet it also raises rents and makes long-time families feel invisible in their own area.

B.  As new apartments and shopping streets appear, older parks and small markets are often moved or reduced to make room.

C.  If planners protect green corners, add safe walking routes, and support affordable housing, growth can feel like real progress instead of a loss.

D.  In my neighbourhood, a quiet field became a high-rise complex, and the new residents now queue for coffee where kids once played football.

e. Urbanisation has made my city busier every year, and it has even changed the way we share public space after school.

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

Question 17: 

A.  She took evening online courses, practised with volunteers on weekends, and even learned to use an AI camera-trap app that sorts photos so rangers can react faster.

B.  One life story I admire is my aunt’s decision to leave a stable office job and work in wildlife conservation in a small reserve near our city.

C.  Watching her keep learning, changing careers, and cooperating with different communities has taught me that a ‘good job’ is not only about salary, but about purpose and growth.

D.  After a documentary about endangered pangolins, she realised her marketing skills could help raise funds, but she first had to learn basic fieldwork and data recording.

e. The work is tiring and sometimes dangerous, yet she says it feels meaningful when a rescued animal is released and when local farmers join the protection team.

A.  b – a – d – e – c        B. d – b – a – e – c        C. b – d – e – a – c        D. b – d – a – 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.  This concept also includes the willingness to face challenges alone, which leads to better coping mechanisms and psychological maturity

B.  Independence encompasses both physical and emotional autonomy, allowing individuals to navigate life on their own terms and pursue their goals and aspirations

C.  Being independent is often understood as the freedom to seek financial stability, which is often difficult to achieve in modern, rapidly changing society

D.  However, dependence on other people is frequently an unfortunate situation that should be avoided by all individuals seeking true happiness

Question 19: 

A.  had enabled many people who live alone to manage their homes effectively and efficiently

B.  is typically defined as the necessary ability to successfully perform physical and daily tasks alone

C.  which is crucial for young people to gain the necessary confidence when they start working in new jobs

D.  enables them to make personal choices and take control of their lives

Question 20: 

A.  individuals develop the ability to make decisions based on personal values and beliefs

B.  the children are learning how to successfully manage their negative emotions

C.  thereby building a stable sense of contentment without seeking outside approval

D.  it is the essential next step after achieving a solid foundation of physical self-sufficiency

Question 21:

A.  whose main priority is to seek constant support from their families

B.  living within close communities and helping one another handle challenges

C.  that can manage complex tasks and make important decisions confidently

D.  who thrive on connections and interdependence with others

Question 22: 

A.  though it means they should completely eliminate all reliance on their family members for emotional help

B.  while also fostering healthy relationships and recognizing the importance of mutual support

C.  as they learn to fully depend on themselves without accepting any external assistance or advice

D.  when they start working and begin to achieve a stable level of financial autonomy in a new environment

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: The word “permeate”in paragraph 1 can be best replaced by __________.

A.  dominate          B. pervade           C. define          D. complicate

Question 24: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2 as a function of the dialogue that takes place at the family dinner table?

A.  Sharing daily experiences        B. The exchange of advice

C.  The practice of cultural identity        D. The reinforcement of mutual support

Question 25: The word “ephemeral”in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.

A.  enduring          B. immersive          C. personal          D. commonplace

Question 26: The word “it”in paragraph 3 refers to __________.

A.  the preparation          B. the sharing of food        C. family’s history          D. cultural identity

Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

A.  In a world that constantly pulls people apart, the simple act of gathering for a meal is one of the most effective ways to create a sense of belonging.

B.  Despite the many forces that divide people in the modern age, maintaining culinary traditions remains a potent way to foster a sense of community.

C.  One of the most influential solutions to the forces pulling people apart in the modern age is the simple, analog act of gathering together to eat.

D.  The basic, non – digital act of sharing a meal together remains a powerful manifestation of communal connection in an age of constant, divisive distractions.

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

A.  The evening meal provides a respite from chaotic lives because certain dishes consistently evoke memories of past family holidays.

B.  At the dinner table, the daily successes and challenges of family members are shared and transformed into a living family heritage.

C.  The home becomes a private sanctuary during the meal, offering a predictable escape from the specific pressures of modern professional life.

D.  The level of active conversation at the dinner table can correspond with the robustness and durability of the family’s connections.

Question 29: Which paragraph mentions a method of learning social rules without direct teaching?

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

Question 30: Which paragraph mentions food acting as a bridge to a family’s past?

A.  Paragraph 1          B. Paragraph 3        C. Paragraph 2         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?

These early actions mark a shift toward holding companies legally accountable for false sustainability promises.

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

Question 32: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A.  Some companies hide social and environmental costs in renewable energy supply chains.

B.  Child and forced labor exist in the mining of critical minerals like lithium and cobalt.

C.  Governments have already fully eliminated greenwashing in corporate reports.

D.  Financial authorities in several countries have initiated penalties for misleading ESG claims.

Question 33: The phrase “tell another story” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by __________.

A.  paint a different picture        B. add more details        

C.  polish up the report                D. gloss over the details

Question 34: In paragraph 2, the pronoun “their” refers to __________.

A.  renewable energy industries        B. United Nations

C.  global corporations in general        D. regulatory authorities

Question 35: The word "tangible" in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.

A.  real        B. obvious        C. abstract        D. clear

Question 36: Which of the following best summarizes the second paragraph of the passage?

A.  The renewable energy sector successfully reduces its environmental impact by substituting fossil fuels with cleaner technologies like solar, wind, and new advanced batteries.

B.  The mining of essential minerals for green technology is proving unsustainable due to the absence of clear regulations on social and environmental costs.

C.  The transition to clean energy is fraught with irony because the production of its core components is based on socially irresponsible and dangerous human practices.

D.  The current focus on lithium and cobalt mining has shifted the environmental damage from pollution to the widespread destruction of critical natural habitats globally.

Question 37: It is TRUE that the current response from regulators to greenwashing is characterized by which of the following actions?

A.  They have managed to completely stop the creation of misleading ESG claims by companies through consistent enforcement and swift legal action.

B.  Authorities in certain countries have started imposing fines and requesting public corrections from companies making false sustainability statements.

C.  Financial authorities are restoring public confidence by relying solely on enforcement measures without requiring any further data transparency from corporations.

D.  Regulators are primarily focusing on aligning corporate climate ambitions with community engagement rather than implementing immediate legal penalties.

Question 38: The statement “This issue has become increasingly visible within the renewable energy transition” can be best understood as:

A.  The inherent complexities and difficulties associated with rapidly adopting renewable energy sources are becoming widely recognized globally.

B.  The problems concerning deceptive sustainability claims are particularly apparent when examining companies shifting to clean energy.

C.  There is a general trend that more investments are shifting toward transitioning into cleaner, more sustainable energy technologies worldwide.

D.  The contradictions inherent in the energy transition demonstrate that achieving net – zero emissions is ultimately not a realistic goal.

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

A.  The growing mainstream acceptance of ESG principles has unintentionally increased the incentive for corporations to engage in deceptive reporting tactics.

B.  Regulators in countries outside of Australia have not yet initiated any legal penalties against corporations for making misleading ESG claims.

C.  Companies that focus on ethical supply chain management are inherently more profitable than those prioritizing short – term financial gains.

D.  The United Nations’ declaration of a universal right to a healthy environment is legally binding for all global corporations immediately.

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

A.  Although regulators are starting to hold corporations accountable for misleading claims, the problem of greenwashing persists because companies are prioritizing profit over ethical sourcing of critical minerals.

B.  The transition to renewable energy is failing due to the high social and environmental costs associated with mining lithium and cobalt, necessitating new global agreements.

C.  The widespread adoption of ESG has paradoxically led to the rise of deceptive reporting practices, necessitating a fundamental shift from symbolic gestures to demonstrable social and environmental integrity in corporate actions.

D.  The United Nations and global financial authorities must work together to create a singular, legally enforceable standard to rebuild public trust and ensure the success of climate ambitions.