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. ease        B. drop        C. tear        D. cool

Question 2: A. response tiered protocol        B. protocol tiered response
C. tiered protocol response        D. tiered response protocol

Question 3: A. marking        B. to mark        C. marked        D. which marks

Question 4: A. comply        B. bristle        C. settle        D. insist

Question 5: A. create        B. to create        C. creation        D. creating

Question 6: A. with        B. for        C. into        D. over

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. number        B. range        C. deal        D. level

Question 8: A. In addition to        B. In place of        C. In spite of        D. In line with

Question 9: A. keep up        B. take off        C. get by        D. take on

Question 10: A. the other        B. other        C. another        D. others

Question 11: A. curiosity        B. direction        C. motivation        D. tension

Question 12: A. attention        B. respect        C. pressure        D. ostentation

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. Noah: I get that, but my cousin had a bad reaction and now my parents don’t trust it.

B. Emma: Our school might require the flu shot this year to protect everyone, especially kids with asthma.

C. Noah: If they explain the risks clearly and offer a choice, I’d feel less pressured.

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

Question 14:

A. Sophie: The current fines aren’t light, but serious crashes still happen, so the city wants tougher penalties for repeat offenders.

B. Sophie: The city is considering raising penalties further for drunk driving and running red lights.

C. Sophie: Yes—more cameras and clear public reports, and the money would support road safety and late-night buses for workers.

D. Max: I get the goal, but if enforcement isn’t fair, low-income workers could be punished more than rich drivers.

e. Max: Will they add cameras and publish results? If not, people may feel it’s more about revenue than safety.

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

Question 15:

Dear Lucy,

A. I ended up borrowing a thick paper novel, and the quiet weight of it kept my hands off other apps.

B. After two weeks, I noticed I could picture scenes clearly, because I wasn’t scrolling or jumping to notifications.

C. My eyes were tired from screens, so I started reading on my phone during the bus ride home.

D. Now I still use e-books for quick research, but I save long stories for paper—usually on calm weekends.

e. It was convenient and cheap, but I kept checking messages, which broke the story into pieces.

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

Question 16:

A. While this idea may sound beneficial, not all students are in the same situation: some may enjoy training, but others already have tutoring, part-time jobs, family responsibilities, or long commutes.

B. Forcing everyone to take part in one sport can create extra pressure, especially for beginners or shy students.

C. A more practical solution would be to provide weekly activity time with a range of options, such as dance, badminton, swimming, walking clubs, or stretching.

D. Many schools are considering requiring every student to join a sport in order to improve fitness, discipline, and school spirit.

e. With flexible choices and fair assessment, schools can encourage students to stay active regularly while still promoting teamwork and confidence.

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

Question 17:

A. That approach supports mental health without acting like kids will never find a workaround, and it keeps trust stronger than fear at home.

B. Some parents push for strict social media limits because short videos, comments, and “likes” can reshape self-esteem overnight.

C. If the rule is only “two hours,” many kids just hide accounts or switch apps, so the problem doesn’t disappear—it becomes harder to see.

D. Boundaries still matter, but they work best with real digital skills: turning off autoplay, using focus mode, curating feeds, and recognizing ads or edited images.

e. Schools can back this up by teaching how to report harmful content, practice kind online behavior, and offering offline clubs so free time isn’t just empty silence.

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

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 gaining momentum particularly among workplaces in Southeast Asia
B. which is gaining momentum particularly among millennials and Gen Z workers

C.  has gained momentum particularly among millennials and Gen Z workers
D. has been gaining momentum particularly among millennials and Gen Z workers

Question 19: 

A.  The increasing demand for higher wages has led many companies to focus on financial stability as the primary driver of productivity

B.  While mental health is a concern, most employees in high-pressure sectors still view a pay rise as the ultimate reward for their hard work

C.  Efforts to improve workplace environments have often been ignored by workers who prioritize immediate financial gains over emotional well-being

D.  A recent survey of over 2,000 workers across Southeast Asia found that nearly 60% would accept a lower salary if it meant significantly reducing workplace stress

Question 20: 

A.  digital communication which is always-on nature as key reasons for their dissatisfaction
B. the always-on nature of digital communication as key reasons for their dissatisfaction
C. communicating always-on in digital nature as key reasons for their dissatisfaction
D. they are always-on in digital communication as key reasons for their dissatisfaction

Question 21: 

A.  it was clearly noted that these three factors influenced job satisfaction more strongly than the monthly pay

B.  the researchers who indicated that these three factors affected people’s job satisfaction more strongly than salary did

C.  a clear indication that psychological safety, meaningful work, and a supportive team culture mattered more than pay

D.  the researchers also noted that these three factors influenced job satisfaction more strongly than pay

Question 22: 

A.  Thus, workplace psychologists suggested that success is defined differently by people who shift their focus
B. However, the shift reflects a deeper change in how success is defined by workplace psychologists

C.  However, workplace psychologists suggest the shift reflects a deeper change in how people define success
D. Because workplace psychologists suggested the shift reflects a deeper change in how people define success

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 “intensify” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.

A.  improve        B. increase        C. check        D. boost

Question 24: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to the decline of social support in cities?

A.  The weakening of ties within the local community.

B.  A lack of trust among people living in the same neighborhood.

C.  The physical distance between residential areas and workplaces.

D.  The tendency to avoid using shared public environments.

Question 25:The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to __________.

A.  digital technology                        B. exhausted residents        

C.  exhausting workdays                        D. messaging and social media

Question 26: Which of the following can be inferred from the discussion about digital technology in paragraph 3?

A.  Online interaction provides a safer alternative for those suffering from urban anxiety.

B.  The perceived level of social activity online may mask a profound lack of true connection.

C.  Spending time online is the primary cause of isolation for busy professionals in cities.

D.  Digital platforms are successfully replacing physical spaces in fostering a sense of belonging.

Question 27: In which paragraph does the author discuss the specific physical and environmental stressors that heighten psychological risks?

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

Question 28: Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence: “If a person relies mainly on screens for connection, they may feel socially active while still missing genuine belonging.”

A.  Only by prioritizing digital interaction can individuals achieve a true sense of belonging in a crowded city.

B.  Despite appearing socially engaged, individuals may fail to find true community if their connections are primarily digital.

C.  Were a person to miss genuine belonging, they would have to rely on screens to maintain their social activity.

D.  So socially active do individuals feel on screens that they no longer require genuine belonging in the real world.

Question 29: In which paragraph is the role of infrastructure and policy mentioned as a solution to social fragmentation?

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

Question 30: The word “cohesion” in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.

A.  unity        B. division        C. fading        D. distribution

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?

Screenshots of hiring freezes circulate.

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

Question 32: The phrase “clock in” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.

A.  take a break        B. leave work        C. start a shift        D. change roles

Question 33: The word "it" in paragraph 1 refers to __________.

A.  a siren        B. the workplace        C. the shift        D. a template

Question 34: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the current "messy transition" in the workplace?

A.  Managers demanding high speed as a standard requirement.

B.  Expectations for high-quality work on the very first attempt.

C.  Simultaneous creation and elimination of various job roles.

D.  A sudden and total collapse of the entire employment ladder.

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

A.  Large employer surveys suggest that most beginners will be laid off because they can no longer perform simple writing or basic research tasks.

B.  While the employment structure remains, entry-level tasks are being automated, leading to a complex environment where job creation and loss occur together.

C.  The "jobpocalypse" is primarily caused by managers who refuse to provide training cycles for teams that are struggling with fast design and translation.

D.  Several lower rungs of the professional ladder have been removed, meaning that graduates are now hired solely to perform faster cycles of review.

Question 36: The word "uneven" in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.

A.  uncertain        B. partial        C. equal        D. limited

Question 37: The word "jobpocalypse" in paragraph 2 is used to describe a situation where __________.

A.  massive layoffs are officially announced by firms as the primary reaction to AI.

B.  the entire career ladder collapses because managers no longer require speed.

C.  technology creates more jobs than it eliminates within a very short period of time.

D.  entry-level tasks disappear, making it harder for beginners to start their careers.

Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?

A.  The employment crisis is invisible because people are being fired from the lower parts of the ladder without any official headlines or surveys.

B.  Even without official mass job losses, the elimination of entry-level tasks creates a crisis where the path to career advancement becomes inaccessible.

C.  Although companies are not reporting mass layoffs, the professional ladder is now so tall that beginners cannot reach the first standing rungs.

D.  Career ladders are being quietly destroyed by headlines that focus on jobpocalypse instead of focusing on the standing rungs of the lower levels.

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

A.  Traditional skills like critical thinking and clear writing are becoming obsolete as AI tools can now explain complex decisions under pressure.

B.  The ILO research proves that the public's fear of job replacement is entirely based on misleading TikTok clips and screenshots of hiring freezes.

C.  Successfully navigating the AI transition requires a combination of individual adaptability and systemic changes in how job roles are structured.

D.  Global institutions believe that the gap between different groups of workers will naturally close as AI gains are distributed evenly across tools.

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

A.  Technological integration is fundamentally altering the structure of work, requiring both institutional support and versatile human skills to navigate the transition.

B.  The workplace is undergoing a jobpocalypse where the only way to survive is by avoiding task redesign and focusing on routine reporting and translation.

C.  AI is primarily a tool for TikTok creators to generate content in one sitting, which has led to a clean collapse of the hiring market for graduates.

D.  Efficiency in the workplace can only be achieved if firms choose to eliminate all clerical roles and ignore the stress caused by the lack of training.