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. whose        B. where        C. whom        D. that

Question 2: A. drag it out        B. play along        C. back it up        D. give it away

Question 3: A. In the face of        B. In place of        C. In return for        D. In charge of

Question 4: A. with        B. for        C. to        D. by

Question 5: A. another        B. the other        C. others        D. other

Question 6: A. sceptically        B. sceptic        C. scepticism        D. sceptical

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. detour        B. friction        C. uptick        D. shortage

Question 8: A. level        B. range        C. amount        D. deal

Question 9: A. social        B. academic        C. transferable        D. imaginary

Question 10: A. generate        B. manufacture        C. invent        D. assemble

Question 11: A. doing        B. do        C. to do        D. done

Question 12: A. mentor free consult        B. consult mentor free        

C.  consult free mentor        D. free mentor consult

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.  Emma: That’s the trap with bulk buying—cheap per item, but you pay in waste and stress when you can’t finish it in time.

B.  Liam: I grabbed a “mega deal” box of protein bars for exam week, and now I’m sick of the flavor and half the pack expires next month.

C.  Emma: If you still want the savings, split a bundle with a friend, or buy two smaller flavors so you don’t get bored.

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

Question 14:

A.  Jack: Let’s make it easier—keep one clear drawer, scan papers into a shared folder, and set a weekly 15-minute reset.

B.  Nora: My room looks “organized,” but I’m overwhelmed, and it makes me avoid studying.

C.  Jack: So the problem isn’t space—it’s the pressure to keep everything perfect, right?

D.  Nora: Yes, and I buy storage boxes when I feel guilty, which adds more stuff.

e. Jack: That sounds rough. What usually triggers it—deadlines, social media, or family comments?

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

Question 15:

Dear Chloe,

How’s life at your new school these days? I’ve been juggling homework and club projects, but it’s manageable.

A.  That gap between the image and the facts made me notice how smoothly greenwashing can slip into our shopping habits.

B.  In media class, we had to test a popular “eco-friendly” product, so I chose a shampoo brand that kept popping up in short videos.

C.  I ended up posting our findings in the class group chat, along with a checklist for spotting vague claims and missing details.

D.  After digging deeper, I found a consumer report saying their bottle material and recycling process were basically the same as standard brands.

e. The packaging looked trustworthy, yet the website only mentioned “natural scent” and avoided a full ingredient list or clear certifications.

Write when you can.

Best,
Maya

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

Question 16:

A.  That evidence pushed more neighbors to join clean-up shifts, and a few shop owners even agreed to reduce chemical dumping behind their buildings.

B.  People call it ecocide when harm to nature becomes so severe that an ecosystem can’t bounce back in a normal human lifetime.

C.  If we keep treating rivers as “someone else’s problem,” we’ll lose food, jobs, and safe water long before we notice the damage is permanent.

D.  When our town’s river turned brown and smelled like fuel, I finally understood why this word appears in serious environmental debates.

e. A volunteer team collected photos, dates, and locations in a shared folder, then sent the file to the local office and nearby schools.

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

Question 17:

A.  The pressure to be “perfect” turned into a silent excuse: I either did everything or did nothing, which killed my motivation.

B.  Now I follow a tiny rule—one low-effort choice a day—and I track it privately, so progress feels real instead of performative.

C.  I used to watch zero-waste creators every night, and their spotless routines made me feel inspired for five minutes and exhausted for the rest of the week.

D.  That smaller target builds confidence, and once the habit exists, I naturally add bigger steps like repairing items or sharing rides.

e. After a week, I’d quit and buy convenience plastic again, even though I could have started with simple actions like carrying a bottle and refusing extra cutlery.

A.  c – e – a – b – d        B. a – c – e – b – d        C. c – a – e – b – d        D. c – a – b – e – 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.  the young generation now seems particularly unacceptable, largely shaped by their unhappiness

B.  unhappiness is now largely shaped by the young generation, who seems particularly unacceptable

C.  being unhappy now seems largely unacceptable, particularly among the young generation

D.  the young generation now seems particular about unhappiness and finds it unacceptable at large

Question 19:

A.  she also measured her happiness based on the discovery of a change in outlook

B.  her discovery that a measure of happiness can bring a change to her outlook

C.  discovered that a change in her outlook could be measured based on happiness

D.  having discovered that a change in outlook brought her a measure of happiness

Question 20:

A.  This also gave her insights into her outlook by changing her personal relationships and choices

B.  This insight led her to change her outlook and her relationships and personal choices as well

C.  Her outlook on relationships and choices was quite personal, which was changed by her insights

D.  Her personal outlook was quite insightful, which also changed her relationships and choices

Question 21:

A.  producing reactions among similar backgrounds can differ in the same events

B.  similarity in reactions can differ among backgrounds reacting to the same events

C.  similar backgrounds can still produce very different reactions to the same events

D.  reactions to different backgrounds can still be similar in the same events

Question 22:

A.  that allows happiness to grow         B. allowable for the growth of happiness

C.  the growth of allowable happiness         D. allows happiness to grow

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 factor contributing to the global loneliness crisis?

A.  Economic hardship                B. Excessive use of digital devices
C. Urban overpopulation                D. Negative online interactions

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

A.  subtle         B. severe         C. accidental         D. primary

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

A.  screen time         B. communication         C. technology         D. human bond

Question 26: The word "chronic" in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.

A.  temporary         B. persistent         C. incurable         D. habitual

Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4? "Experts emphasise that combating loneliness necessitates cultural shifts valuing genuine connection over virtual engagement..."

A.  Scientific authorities assert that unless there is a societal transition toward prioritizing authentic relationships over digital ones, the fight against isolation cannot succeed.

B.  The prevailing cultural shift, as noted by experts, has effectively redirected the focus from virtual platforms to the intrinsic value of face-to-face interactions.

C.  Experts argue that rather than replacing virtual engagement, cultural shifts should aim to integrate digital tools into the fabric of genuine human connections.

D.  It is the inherent superiority of virtual engagement that experts believe will eventually trigger the cultural shifts required to mitigate global loneliness.

Question 28: Based on the information in paragraph 2, what does the research suggest about the global distribution of loneliness?

A.  Older adults in high-income countries remain the demographic most severely impacted by the crisis.

B.  High-income nations experience a greater frequency of loneliness due to their advanced digital infrastructure.

C.  Economic status of a nation is a significant indicator, with lower-income regions facing a disproportionately higher burden.

D.  The rate of loneliness in teenagers is twice as high in high-income countries compared to low-income ones.

Question 29: Which paragraph describes how loneliness in youth can negatively impact their future professional life and societal stability?

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

Question 30: In which paragraph does the author suggest that solving the loneliness crisis involves a combination of individual effort, urban planning, and governmental change?

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?         

The cumulative effect is a workforce increasingly running on empty, yet paradoxically expected to maintain peak performance.

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

Question 32: According to the passage, which of the following is identified as a key problem that makes burnout persist rather than fade with rest?

A.  Employees are encouraged to take frequent short naps during work hours.

B.  Workplaces provide too much autonomy, causing people to feel directionless.

C.  An “always-on” culture blurs work–life boundaries, limiting genuine recovery time.

D.  Burnout mainly affects healthcare workers because the term was coined in the 1970s.

Question 33: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to __________.

A.  individualised coping strategies         B. mindfulness apps and self-care rituals

C.  exploitative work structures         D. unrealistic institutional expectations

Question 34: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to the rise of burnout?

A.  The tendency of companies to praise excessive work while shaming personal weakness.

B.  The loss of distinction between private life and career due to technological advances.

C.  The lack of adequate training for employees to handle complex digital communication.

D.  The feeling of having little control over one's own tasks and professional decisions.

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

A.  Modern technology has successfully increased workplace efficiency but failed to prevent the infiltration of work into the private weekends of employees.

B.  Burnout is driven by a combination of heavy workloads, the erosion of personal boundaries by technology, and cultures that promote overwork as dedication.

C.  Organisational leaders are increasingly concerned that constant digital connectivity is the primary reason why employees cannot maintain their peak performance.

D.  The absence of meaningful recognition is the most toxic element in professional life, leading to an inevitable breaking point for most modern workers.

Question 36: The word "metastasised" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.

A.  stabilized        B. spread widely        C. recovered slowly        D. faded away

Question 37: Which of the following is TRUE regarding the nature and management of burnout as discussed in the passage?

A.  Burnout is a temporary state of fatigue that can be effectively cured through standard periods of rest and relaxation.

B.  Progressive companies believe that increasing workload audits is the only way to ensure staff do not fear any reprisal.

C.  Effective solutions for burnout must involve changing the fundamental structures of work rather than just individual efforts.

D.  The phenomenon of burnout remains largely confined to the healthcare sector where it was first identified in the 1970s.

Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3: "Ultimately, combating burnout demands a cultural recalibration: shifting from glorifying exhaustion as a badge of honour to valuing sustainable work practices that allow individuals to thrive rather than merely survive."?

A.  Overcoming burnout necessitates a societal shift in mindset, replacing the praise of overwork with healthy habits that promote long-term flourishing over mere existence.

B.  If we do not stop treating exhaustion as a symbol of pride, sustainable work practices will never be able to help employees survive in the modern professional world.

C.  A cultural recalibration is only possible when individuals learn to thrive by surviving the pressure of exhaustion and accepting it as a necessary badge of honour.

D.  Valuing sustainable practices is more important than surviving, but this can only be achieved if we demand that organisations stop glorifying the badge of honour.

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

A.  Employees who use mindfulness apps are more likely to acknowledge their struggles before they reach a breaking point than those who do not.

B.  The expectation of peak performance from a chronically exhausted workforce is likely to result in diminishing returns for organisations in the long run.

C.  Healthcare workers in the 1970s experienced less emotional depletion than modern corporate executives due to the absence of digital notifications.

D.  Setting personal boundaries like disconnecting from work is only effective if the organisational culture already rejects the glorification of overwork.

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

A.  Burnout is a modern psychological malaise that started in the healthcare industry and has now spread to all sectors due to the lack of mindfulness.

B.  The digital revolution has made constant availability a requirement for success, forcing employees to prioritise work over their own mental wellbeing.

C.  Burnout is a complex state of chronic exhaustion requiring a shift from individual coping to systemic changes and a healthier workplace culture to ensure sustainability.

D.  Personal self-preservation through setting boundaries is the most essential factor in thriving within professional environments that glorify exhaustion.