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. announcing        B. by announcing        C. to announcing        D. to announce

Question 2: A. valuable        B. efficient        C. effective        D. invaluable

Question 3: A. the        B. a        C. other        D. Ø

Question 4: A. in an attempt        B. for an attempt        C. at an effort        D. on an effort

Question 5: A. will be increased        B. will increase        C. will be increasing        D. are increased

Question 6: A. soul        B. mind        C. prime        D. gold

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. academic essential skill        B. skill academic essential

C.  essential skill academic        D. essential academic skill

Question 8: A. when        B. where        C. which        D. who

Question 9: A. get through        B. come across        C. look up        D. see through

Question 10: A. However        B. Moreover        C. So        D. Although

Question 11: A. hard        B. harsh        C. rough        D. tough

Question 12: A. another        B. others        C. lots        D. other

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.  Ms. Ha: Sorry, I have another appointment at that time. But I’m free on Saturday morning.

B.  Lan: Ms. Ha, could I meet you on Thursday afternoon? I would like your advice on how to prepare for my university entrance exam next year.

C.  Ms. Ha: Ok, then. See you on Saturday in the staff room.

D.  Lan: That would be good for me. What time suits you best?

e. Ms. Ha: Around 9 o’clock?

f. Lan: Yes, sounds good.

Thank you,

Ms. Ha.

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

Question 14:

A.  Education plays a crucial role in bridging these gaps, fostering a sense of empathy and tolerance among diverse populations.

B.  This constant interaction allows individuals to broaden their horizons and develop a deeper understanding of others.

C.  Furthermore, the media can either facilitate positive intercultural exchange or, conversely, perpetuate stereotypes and deepen divides.

D.  The evolving nature of multicultural societies presents both promise and complexity.

e. However, the process of integration is not always smooth, as it can give rise to cultural clashes and misunderstandings.

f. It is therefore essential that media outlets present balanced narratives that promote understanding rather than division.

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

Question 15:

Dear Jane,

A.  I intend to invite about 10 people, so it will be a small gathering.

B.  As the school year is coming to an end, I’m giving a farewell party before we go away for holiday.

C.  I will order some pizzas and buy snacks and fruits. There will be dancing and karaoke competition, so there will be a lot of fun.

D.  It will be held at my home at 7 p.m. this coming Sunday.

e. That’s all what I’m planning, and please let me know if you can come. Just leave me a message on the phone if you can’t catch me at home.

Your friend,

Ianna

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

Question 16:

A.  It emphasizes that individuals should not be discriminated against or disadvantaged based on their gender identity.

B.  When everyone, regardless of their gender, is given the opportunity to reach their full potential, it leads to stronger economies, healthier communities, and a fairer, more inclusive society.

C.  Achieving gender equality involves breaking down traditional stereotypes and biases, promoting equal access to education, healthcare, and employment.

D.  This also ensures that women and men have an equal voice in decision-making processes.
e. Gender equality is a fundamental principle that advocates for equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities for all, regardless of gender.

f. Gender equality is not only a matter of social justice but also has significant economic and societal benefits.

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

Question 17:

A.  Woman: And who am I speaking to?

B.  Man: Oh, hello! I’d like to order some stationery, please.

C.  Woman: Thank you for calling Millennium Office Supplies. Gina speaking. How can I help you?

D.  Man: I am John Carter.

A.  d – b – a – c        B. a – c – b – d        C. b – c – d – a        D. c – b – a – 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.  is characterized by the integration of various ethnicities

B.  characterizes various ethnicities by the integration

C.  is characterizing the integration of various ethnicities

D.  is characterized to integrate various ethnicities

Question 19:

A.  provided an experience that celebrates unique gastronomic global diversity

B.  providing a unique gastronomic experience that celebrates global diversity

C.  provide a unique gastronomic experience celebrates that global diversity

D.  providing a gastronomic unique experience celebrates global diversity

Question 20:

A.  Educational institutions and workplaces also reap the benefits of multiculturalism

B.  Benefits of multiculturalism also reaps the workplaces and educational institutions

C.  Even though educational institutions also reap the benefits of workplaces and multiculturalism

D.  But educational institutions and workplaces also reap the benefits of multiculturalism

Question 21:

A.  Societies became more enriched if people embraced multiculturalism

B.  Societies would have become more enriched if people had embraced multiculturalism

C.  If people embrace multiculturalism, societies will become more enriched

D.  If people embraced multiculturalism, societies would have become more enriched

Question 22:

A.  not only does multiculturalism enriches individual lives

B.  not only multiculturalism does enrich individual lives

C.  not only multiculturalism enriches individual lives

D.  not only does multiculturalism enrich individual lives

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 best serves as the title for the passage?

A.  Road Travel Trends: An In-Depth Examination        B. Motormania’s Decline: A Comprehensive View

C.  Gen Z’s Role: An Analytical Perspective        D. Environmental Reset: A Significant Shift

Question 24: The word “cruising” in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to __________.

A.  travelling aggressively        B. speeding        C. driving slowly        D. voyaging

Question 25: According to paragraph 3, what is stated regarding decline in motorization?

A.  Numbers of remote work are experiencing a decline.

B.  Japanese seniors are experiencing a lack of car accessibility.

C.  Surging petrol prices may be a contributing factor.

D.  Increased car usage due to added parking spaces.

Question 26: The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to __________.

A.  studies        B. youngsters        C. neighbourhoods        D. changes

Question 27: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?

A.  Virtual commuters prefer to live in inner-city apartments rather than the cities’ outskirts.

B.  Private transport usage has risen considerably as a result of congestion pricing.

C.  People today enjoy using social media more than visiting friends and family face to face.

D.  The Japanese witnessed a decline in motorisation prior to other Western nations.

Question 28: The word “profound” in paragraph 5 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.

A.  serious        B. trivial        C. thorough        D. important

Question 29: Which paragraph mentions a neglected document about the reduction in car use?

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

Question 30: Which paragraph mentions a change in modern lifestyle that affects car use?

A.  Paragraph 3        B. Paragraph 2        C. Paragraph 4        D. Paragraph 5

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: According to paragraph 1, which of the following is true of desert plants?

A.  They have evolved similar features, regardless of geographic origins

B.  They all look essentially the same.

C.  They have evolved from different families that exchanged survival strategies

D.  They are hard to see in the harsh desert landscape

Question 32: The word “ephemeral” in the passage is closest in meaning to __________.

A.  annual        B. minimal        C. temporary        D. abundant

Question 33: Where in paragraph 3 does the following sentence best fit?

“Plants that have adapted to the worst possible conditions have evolved ways for quickly acquiring and storing water to ensure their survival.”

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

Question 34: Why does the author mention the action of stomata in the passage?

A.  To describe the basic parts of a succulent        B. To illustrate that cacti have no leaves.

C.  To emphasize a unique adaptation of succulents        D. To explain how chlorophyll works

Question 35: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

A.  In contrast to xerophytes, which produce long root systems to tap water deep within the soil, succulents develop a thick web of roots just below the soil surface.

B.  Both succulents and xerophytes form long, dense networks of roots in order to reach water within the soil that non-developed plants could not reach.

C.  Because of their long root systems developed to reach water deep within the soil, xerophytes have become more dominant in desert environments than succulents

D.  At the same time that xerophytes evolved their thick webs of low-lying roots, succulents formed thin networks to reach surface water.

Question 36: According to paragraph 4, thorns on xerophytes __________.

A.  can reach water very far underground        B. help keep the plants from being eaten by animals

C.  are similar to blades of grass.        D. are what some plants have instead of leaves

Question 37: Which of the following best summarizes of the fourth passage?

A.  Xerophytes, such as the mesquite bush, are drought-resistant plants that only survive in areas with frequent rainfall by developing thorns and spines.

B.  Xerophytes are drought-resistant plants with deep root systems and adaptations like small leaves or thorns, enabling them to survive in arid environments

C.  Xerophytes, mainly shrubs like the creosote bush, have shallow roots and large leaves to absorb as much water as possible in arid environments.

D.  Xerophytes are the only type of vegetation in deserts, and they survive by growing very quickly after rainfalls to absorb water.

Question 38: The word “these” in paragraph 5 refers to __________.

A.  drought-avoiding plants        B. xerophytes

C.  succulents                D. unfavorable conditions

Question 39: According to the author, all of the following are associated with plants that exhibit “minimum variance behavior” EXCEPT __________.

A.  deep root systems        B. rapid seed production        C. modified respiration        D. slow growth

Question 40: Which statement about a perennial plant called “ocotillo” is supported by the text?

A.  It can switch between dormancy and active growth multiple times in one year.

B.  It completes its entire life cycle in a single rainy season.

C.  It avoids drought by producing seeds and then dying immediately.

D.  It survives drought by storing water in thick, fleshy leaves.