Read the following advertisement 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.

Fighting Global Inequality: Join the Movement for Change

⮚        Recent inequality statistics (1)_________ an alarming trend that threatens global stability worldwide. The richest 1% have accumulated extraordinary wealth over the past two decades, leading to widespread (2)_________ and exclusion across societies. (3)_________ of the world's population now faces unprecedented economic challenges, with the poorest 50% gaining merely 585 million compared to
A. 3 million for the wealthiest.

⮚        Economic experts (4)_________ have studied these patterns extensively warn of devastating social and political consequences. Government policies (5)_________ since the mid-1980s have systematically created this growing crisis. However, as the G20 report emphasizes, governments possess the power to (6)_________ these destructive trends through comprehensive reforms and decisive action.

⮚        Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the solution. Join our international summit where world leaders, policymakers, and activists will address this global inequality emergency. Together, we can build a more equitable and sustainable future for all humanity.

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Question 1:A. revealingly
B.  reveal 
C.  revelatory
D.  revelation

Question 2:A. discrimination
B.  segregation
C.  marginalization
D.  alienation

Question 3:A. Much
B.  Most
C.  Some
D.  Any

Question 4:A. who
B.  which
C.  whom
D.  whose

Question 5:A. had implemented
B.  implementing
C.  implemented
D.  was implemented

Question 6:A. turn around
B.  hold back
C.  break down
D.  turn over

Read of 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.

Protecting Adolescent Mental Health: Everyone's Responsibility

⮚        One in seven adolescents worldwide struggles with mental health disorders, making this a critical public health emergency. Depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems affect millions of young people, (7)_________ and large, due to various risk factors, including poverty, violence, and social exclusion.

⮚        Harsh (8)_________ practices significantly impact teenagers' psychological development, while supportive family environments help build resilience and coping mechanisms. Comprehensive (9)_________ require multi-level approaches combining schools, healthcare systems, and community support.

⮚        Some adolescents develop strong coping skills naturally, (10)_________ others need professional intervention and guidance to overcome their challenges. Building teenagers' capacity to (11)_________ emotions is essential for preventing long-term mental health issues and reducing suicide risks. (12)_________ crucial factor involves early detection and evidence-based treatment protocols that respect adolescents' rights and dignity.

⮚        Join WHO's Helping Adolescents Thrive Initiative to create supportive environments where young people can flourish mentally, emotionally, and socially. Together, we can protect current well-being and future human potential.

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Question 7:A. at
B.  for
C.  about
D.  by

Question 8:A. treatment
B.  disciplinary
C.  parenting
D.  educational

Question 9:A. mental health programs
B.  health programs mental 

C.  programs mental health
D.  mental programs health 

Question 10:A. nor
B.  so
C.  but
D.  unless

Question 11:A. express
B.  manage
C.  regulate
D.  process

Question 12:A. Others
B.  Another
C.  The others
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 meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

Question 13:

A.         Jake: My mom taught me one simple rule: low heat and patience. Want me to show you?

B.         Maya: Yes, please! I'm tired of eating toast for every meal.

C.         Maya: I burned my eggs again this morning. How do you cook so well?

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

Question 14:

A.         Lisa: You're right because rich people control the media, and they don't want us to blame them.

B.         Sam: We need to ask different questions, or we'll never understand the real problems.

C.         Lisa: That's smart because if we fight each other, we won't notice who really has the power.

D.         Sam: The news says homelessness is about lazy people, but I think it's about expensive housing.

e.        Sam: When politicians talk about crime, they always focus on poor neighborhoods instead of corporate fraud.

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

Question 15:

Dear Emma,

A.         If we listen carefully to the sounds, we can understand how animals are feeling.

B.         The researcher explained that busy insect noises show that the environment is working well.

C.         When I visited the forest yesterday, I heard many birds singing because the ecosystem is very healthy.

D.         I hope you can visit this place soon so that you can hear these amazing natural sounds too.

e.        Scientists told me that quiet places often mean something is wrong with nature.

Your friend,

LK

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

Question 16:

A.         When rich and powerful people tell their stories, everyone listens because they control the newspapers and television.

B.         Schools and media should include more diverse stories so that everyone's experience can help us build a fairer world.

C.         The stories we hear on the news shape our thoughts, and they usually come from the same type of people.

D.         If we want to understand society better, we need to listen to different voices and learn from various communities.

e.        Poor people and minorities try to share their experiences, but their voices are often ignored or forgotten.

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

Question 17:

A.         We should learn from ancient wisdom and combine it with modern science so that we can take better care of our planet.

B.         Ancient people managed forests and rivers carefully because they knew these ecosystems would feed their children and grandchildren.

C.         When scientists study old forests, they discover that traditional fire management helped prevent dangerous wildfires and kept animals safe.

D.         While modern technology is powerful, many old farming methods still work better than new machines for protecting the soil.

e.        Indigenous communities created healthy landscapes that we still see today, but many people don't know about this important history.

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

Read the following passage about The Future of Jobs Report 2025 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.

The Future of Jobs Report 2025, published by the World Economic Forum, reveals unprecedented transformations in global labor markets driven by technological advancement and socioeconomic disruption. According to a comprehensive analysis encompassing over 800 multinational corporations across 45 economies, the employment landscape will undergo radical restructuring within the next five years. By 2030, approximately 69 million jobs will be created globally; (18)_________, culminating in a net reduction of 14 million employment opportunities. This paradigmatic shift reflects accelerating digitalization trends and escalating geopolitical tensions affecting international commerce stability.

(19)_________; conversely, demand for AI specialists, data scientists, sustainability consultants, and educational professionals will surge dramatically. The report emphasizes that 44% of workers' core competencies will require transformation by 2027, with analytical thinking, creativity, and technological literacy becoming paramount. (20)_________, socioeconomic inequalities will inevitably widen. Meanwhile, emerging green economies necessitate specialized expertise in environmental management and renewable energy infrastructure development.

(21)_________, which challenges conventional fears about technological unemployment. Furthermore, the emergence of purpose-driven employment in renewable energy, digital healthcare, and eldercare sectors presents substantial opportunities; these industries will generate millions of meaningful career prospects. The study concludes that success in navigating this transition depends fundamentally on adaptive capacity, progressive policy frameworks, and corporate social responsibility, requiring sustained investment in comprehensive training initiatives. Ultimately, collaborative stakeholder engagement and proactive workforce development strategies will determine whether technological advancement, (22)_________, creates inclusive prosperity or exacerbates social fragmentation.

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Question 18:

A.  Technology companies create innovations consumers purchase electronic devices

B.  Environmental policies need funding therefore scientists conduct research

C.  Students travel abroad frequently; teachers recommend educational programs

D.  however, 83 million positions are expected to be displaced

Question 19:

A.  Environmental policies require funding however scientists continue researching sustainable solutions for communities

B.  Sectors that are reliant on administrative and clerical functions will face substantial downsizing

C.  Students enjoy traveling abroad , they often encounter unexpected cultural differences during vacations

D.  Technology companies develop innovative products and consumers frequently purchase expensive gadgets from retailers

Question 20:

A.  Environmental policies which lacks proper funding frequently create unexpected administrative burdens

B.  Technology companies having developed innovative solutions require substantial market research beforehand

C.  Should governments and corporations fail to invest adequately in reskilling programs

D.  Students who studying abroad often experience significant cultural challenges during semester

Question 21:

A.  What research reveals is that artificial intelligence represents an evolutionary rather than an eliminative force

B.  What that students study shows how modern education requires more comprehensive approaches than traditional methods

C.  That whether environmental policies work demonstrates how sustainability initiatives create positive impacts across various communities

D.  Whether if cultural exchanges benefit people indicates that international cooperation promotes understanding between different nations

Question 22:

A.  will continuously improved and effectively transformed educational systems throughout many countries

B.  which have been constantly and dramatically changed technological innovations across various industries

C.  frequently and powerfully influences social structures within different communities worldwide

D.  which continues to rapidly and significantly reshape economic landscapes around the world

Read the following passage about The 2025 Afghanistan Hunger Crisis: A Humanitarian Catastrophe 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.

Afghanistan confronted an unprecedented humanitarian emergency in 2025, with acute food insecurity affecting approximately 15-17 million citizens—nearly one-third of the entire population. This devastating crisis emerged as one of the most severe global hunger emergencies, threatening millions with starvation and malnutrition. The magnitude of suffering reached alarming proportions, prompting urgent international concern and mobilization efforts worldwide. Regional experts described the situation as catastrophic, requiring immediate coordinated intervention.

The catastrophe stemmed from multiple interconnected factors that systematically dismantled Afghanistan's socioeconomic infrastructure. Following the Taliban's resumption of authority, international sanctions froze national assets while foreign assistance programs ceased abruptly. Simultaneously, persistent drought devastated agricultural productivity, destroying crops and livestock essential for rural subsistence. These combined pressures created a perfect storm of economic collapse and resource scarcity. Environmental degradation further exacerbated existing vulnerabilities, accelerating the deterioration of their living conditions.

Women and children bore disproportionate consequences of this humanitarian disaster. Restrictive policies prohibiting female employment severely reduced household incomes, while educational barriers limited future prospects for Afghan families. Healthcare systems reported an alarming escalation in childhood malnutrition cases, with over three million children requiring immediate medical intervention. Many households adopted desperate survival strategies, including skipping meals and selling valuable possessions. Gender-based restrictions compounded socioeconomic hardships, creating additional obstacles for vulnerable populations.

International relief organizations, including UNICEF, WHO, and the World Food Programme, launched comprehensive emergency responses despite significant operational challenges. However, insufficient funding and logistical constraints hampered their effectiveness considerably. By mid-2025, more than half of Afghan families depended entirely on humanitarian aid for survival. Experts emphasized that sustainable recovery necessitates political stabilization, inclusive governance, agricultural rehabilitation, and renewed international cooperation to address this ongoing tragedy effectively. Donor fatigue and competing global crises complicated fundraising efforts substantially.

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Question 23: All of the following contributed to the Afghanistan hunger crisis EXCEPT _________.

A.  International sanctions and frozen national assets

B.  Foreign military invasion and armed occupation

C.  Persistent drought and reduced agricultural productivity

D.  Taliban's resumption of authority and restrictive policies

Question 24: The word “malnutrition” in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _________.

A.  deficiency                                B. depletion                                C. nourishment                                        D. deterioration

Question 25: The word “their” in paragraph 2 refers to _________.

A.  international sanctions

B.  environmental factors

C.  economic pressures

D.  Afghan people

Question 26: The word “desperate” in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by _________.

A.  extreme                                        B. cautious                                C. moderate                                                D. systematic

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

A.  Most Afghan households required substantial international assistance to maintain their basic living standards during the first half of 2025.

B.  Over fifty percent of Afghanistan's population relied predominantly on external relief efforts for survival throughout the middle of 2025.

C.  The majority of Afghan families became completely reliant on international humanitarian assistance for their survival by mid-2025.

D.  Nearly all Afghan households utilized various forms of humanitarian support to meet their essential survival needs during mid-2025.

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

A.  International sanctions and persistent drought constituted the exclusive primary factors responsible for Afghanistan's unprecedented humanitarian emergency in 2025.

B.  International relief organizations, including UNICEF, WHO, and the World Food Programme, launched comprehensive emergency response initiatives despite significant operational challenges.

C.  Approximately twenty million Afghan citizens experienced acute food insecurity, representing nearly half of the country's total population during this crisis period.

D.  Sustainable recovery necessitates exclusively political stabilization and renewed international cooperation, according to regional experts consulted in the comprehensive analysis.

Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention what happened to Afghanistan's national assets?

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

Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer mention what percentage of Afghan families relied on humanitarian aid by mid-2025?

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

Read the following passage about the Climate-Induced Displacement: A Growing Global Crisis 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.

The contemporary climate catastrophe has emerged as an unprecedented humanitarian challenge, compelling millions to abandon their homelands permanently. According to UNHCR's comprehensive No Escape II report, climate-related disasters have displaced approximately 250 million individuals over the previous decade—equivalent to 70,000 daily displacements. [I] While vulnerable populations attempt to roll with the punches of intensifying environmental devastation, governments worldwide struggle to provide adequate assistance. This crisis exemplifies how climate change operates as a "risk multiplier," aggravating existing conflicts, food insecurity, and socioeconomic disparities across fragile regions globally.

[II] Brazil's 2024 floods in Rio Grande do Sul killed 181 people and displaced 580,000, including 43,000 vulnerable refugees. Myanmar's Cyclone Mocha obliterated Rakhine State in 2023, completely demolishing shelters housing 160,000 Rohingya refugees. Chad experienced catastrophic flooding in 2024, compelling 1.3 million of its inhabitants to evacuate—surpassing displacement figures from the preceding fifteen years combined. These calamities demonstrate disproportionate impacts on marginalized communities that contribute negligibly to global emissions yet endure the severest consequences.

Currently, three-quarters of all refugees inhabit areas experiencing elevated climate-risk exposure, while half of displaced populations reside in politically unstable states, including Sudan, Syria, Haiti, and Yemen. The number of nations confronting both conflict- and disaster-related displacement has tripled since 2009. However, fragile countries hosting refugees receive merely 25 percent of the requisite climate financing, abandoning millions in perpetual crisis. [III] This insufficient funding severely undermines resilience-building initiatives and emergency response capabilities throughout affected regions.

Without immediate intervention, experts predict refugee settlements could endure 200 days of extreme heat annually by 2050, rendering them uninhabitable. UN High Commissioner Filippo Grandi emphasized at COP30 that vulnerable communities require substantial climate finance rather than hollow commitments. The international community must prioritize comprehensive strategies addressing both immediate humanitarian necessities and long-term adaptation measures to mitigate future displacement emergencies effectively. [IV] 

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Question 31: The phrase “roll with the punches” in paragraph 1 has the closest meaning to _________.

A.  give up                                        B. break down                                C. deal with                                        D. run away

Question 32: All the following information is mentioned EXCEPT _________.

A.  International cooperation has effectively reduced climate displacement in several regions

B.  Chad's 2024 flooding displaced more people than the previous fifteen years combined

C.  Marginalized communities contribute negligibly to global emissions yet suffer severe consequences

D.  Fragile countries hosting refugees receive only 25 percent of the requisite climate financing

Question 33: The word “its” in paragraph 2 refers to _________.

A.  The catastrophic flooding

B.  Displacement figures

C.  Climate-related disasters

D.  Chad

Question 34: Where in the paragraph does the following sentence best fit?

Devastating recent incidents illustrate the magnitude of climate displacement effectively.

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

Question 35: Which of the following best summarises paragraph 3?

A.  Most refugees live in high-risk areas, but host countries receive insufficient climate financing, perpetuating crises.

B.  Three-quarters of refugees inhabit unstable regions where emergency response systems have completely failed.

C.  Climate financing reaches only 25% of fragile nations, tripling displacement rates since 2009.

D.  Political instability and climate risks have overwhelmed resilience-building initiatives in affected countries.

Question 36: The word “requisite” in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _________.

A.  compulsory
B.  vital
C.  redundant
D.  crucial

Question 37: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

A.  Grandi urged at COP30 for comprehensive financial support plus meaningful international commitments.

B.  Grandi stressed at COP30 that vulnerable communities need real funding, not empty promises.

C.  Grandi advocated at COP30 for immediate climate funding and robust emergency mechanisms.

D.  Grandi demanded at COP30 enhanced resilience programs over inadequate government pledges.

Question 38: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.  Climate-related disasters have displaced approximately 250 million people over the past five years globally.

B.  Two-thirds of all refugees currently inhabit areas experiencing elevated climate-risk exposure worldwide.

C.  Chad's 2024 flooding displaced more people than the previous decade's disasters combined nationally.

D.  Countries facing both conflict and disaster displacement have tripled in number internationally since 2009.

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

A.  Current international climate financing mechanisms will likely remain inadequate without significant policy reforms.

B.  Future climate displacement crises will overwhelm existing humanitarian response systems and infrastructure globally.

C.  Nations contributing most to global emissions bear insufficient responsibility for supporting climate displacement victims.

D.  Refugee settlements will become increasingly uninhabitable without immediate intervention and adaptation strategies.

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

A.  Climate disasters have displaced 250 million people globally, with recent catastrophes in Brazil, Myanmar, and Chad demonstrating escalating environmental threats to vulnerable populations.

B.  The climate crisis has triggered unprecedented displacement requiring comprehensive international action, as current funding mechanisms fail to address mounting humanitarian needs adequately.

C.  Recent flooding and cyclones across multiple continents have overwhelmed refugee settlements, exposing critical gaps in emergency response and resilience-building infrastructure systems.

D.  Expert predictions indicate refugee settlements will face extreme heat conditions by 2050, necessitating immediate adaptation measures and enhanced climate financing commitments.