Read the following message and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered...

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

A.  EES digitises border control now, ETIAS adds pre-travel clearance later; gradual rollout aims to modernise checks while managing queues.

B.  The EU intends to abolish all physical border infrastructure and move to remote verification only.

C.  Biometrics are optional in Europe, but travellers may choose kiosks for faster throughput if available.

D.  The systems focus solely on British travellers, leaving other non-EU visitors unaffected.

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 text.

Question 1. a. International festivals spotlighted emerging Vietnamese auteurs, with prizes at Busan, Locarno, and regional showcases.

B. Together, these shifts positioned national cinema for sustained growth, balancing artistic ambition with commercial appeal.

C. Meanwhile, multiplex expansion and streaming platforms broadened access, lifting box-office revenues and encouraging genre experimentation.

D. New policies, film schools, and co-productions created a supportive ecosystem, catalysing audiences and craft.

e. Over recent decades, Vietnamese cinema evolved from niche art-house circles into confident mainstream momentum.

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

Question 2.  Dear Mr. Patel,

A. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we need to reschedule your second interview originally planned for October 8th at 2:00 PM.

B. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and genuinely appreciate your understanding and flexibility throughout this process.

C. The rescheduled interview will take place on October 12th at 3:30 PM at the same location with identical panel members.

D. Please confirm your availability for the new time slot by responding to this email before October 5th at your earliest convenience.

e. For any queries or if alternative arrangements are needed, contact our recruitment coordinator at recruitment@techvision.com or call 0345678901.

Kind regards,

TechVision Recruitment Team

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

Question 3.   a . Mr. Harris: Of course! I’ll review it tonight and give you detailed comments tomorrow morning.

B. Amy: Thank you so much, sir. I really value your input and expertise.

C. Amy: Mr. Harris, could you please take a look at my project proposal when you have time?

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

Question 4.  a. Lily: True, but driving adds to traffic and environmental problems.

B. Benjamin: I often take buses; they’re cheaper, but cars give more freedom.

C. Benjamin: Exactly, public transport fosters awareness of sustainability and community.

D. Lily: I guess both options serve different needs and situations.

e. Lily: Do you usually use public transport or drive your own vehicle?

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

Question 5. a. During my first month at the company, I volunteered to handle a complex data analysis project alone.

B. I wanted to shoot for the stars and demonstrate my capabilities without asking for any guidance whatsoever.

C. In reality, I misunderstood the requirements completely and delivered a report that was virtually useless to the team.

D. That failure was actually a blessing in disguise because it taught me the importance of clarifying expectations upfront.

e. Instead of being discouraged, I requested a meeting with my supervisor to understand where I went wrong.

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

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 6 to 12.

        Smartphones have reshaped how people work, socialize, and access services around the world. Pocket-sized computers put photography, maps, and entire libraries within reach of billions. App ecosystems create new jobs and industries overnight, (6) _______. Affordable hardware and expanding networks let small businesses reach customers they could never contact before. Mobile payments, delivery apps, and remote customer support have changed local commerce, (7) _______. Governments and regulators struggle to keep up as new business models disrupt established rules. Privacy concerns follow widespread tracking and data collection by apps, (8) _______. Tech firms, municipal authorities, and advocacy groups are experimenting with clearer consent frameworks and better default settings. Developers also learn how design choices affect behavior and inclusion, (9) _______. If those lessons spread, smartphones can support both innovation and civic protections. (10) _______.

(Adapted from https://www.vox.com/recode/22686585/iphone-apple-land-of-the-giants-podcast)

Question 6.   A. whereby platform consolidation enables a handful of dominant companies to control global content distribution and establish industry trends

B.  as platforms integrate multiple services into unified interfaces, making previously separate functionalities feel seamless and immediately accessible

C.  though significant populations in certain countries still lack reliable mobile connectivity and remain offline without consistent network access

D.  since consumers frequently upgrade devices annually, pursuing the latest camera technology and features promoted through intensive marketing

Question 7.   A. so local merchants who adopt digital tools can scale operations beyond immediate neighborhoods and reach national or international markets rapidly

B.  whereas traditional retailers must undergo extensive renovations to survive and often close when unable to meet evolving consumer expectations

C.  although e-commerce continues expanding, physical foot traffic remains the primary revenue source for many small vendors and market stalls

D.  yet the ability to establish online presence does not automatically ensure sustained profitability without marketing, logistics, and service improvements

Question 8.   A. although developers designing applications for low-literacy users need simpler interfaces and clearer explanations about permissions and costs

B.  yet these concerns are sometimes neglected when companies prioritize rapid feature deployment over comprehensive testing with diverse user groups

C.  citizens universally accepted application tracking because perceived benefits consistently outweighed privacy risks across all communities and contexts

D.  since legal frameworks have immediately emerged that comprehensively covered cross-border data flows and clarified responsibilities for all actors

Question 22. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?

A.  With limited intervention, restored habitats typically achieve ecological balance more readily than intensively maintained turf areas.

B.  Natural succession in rewilded areas generally produces more stable ecosystems than landscapes requiring constant horticultural care.

C.  When minimally managed, regenerated sites often self-regulate better than lawns kept perfectly tidy by frequent grooming.

D.  Allowing revived patches to develop autonomously often yields greater stability compared to lawns subjected to rigorous upkeep.