Question 12: A. lend B. hire C. rent D. borrow

Question 17:         

A. The population of New Orleans had some fluctuation between 1950 and 2010. It had a slight growth between 1950 and 1970.

B. During this time, Atlanta had the most significant change in population. The population of Atlanta in 1950 was around 500 thousand, and it rose significantly to 2.2 million by 1990.

C. Similarly, Charlotte's population went up over the 60-year period. It grew steadily from 100 thousand to 500 thousand between 1950 and 1990.

D. The chart shows how the populations of three major cities in the USA changed from 1950 to 2010. These cities are Atlanta, Charlotte, and New Orleans.

e. In general, the population in each city increased over the 60-year period.

(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World)

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

Read the following passage about humanoid robots 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.

Humanoid robots, eminent characters in science fiction novels and sci-fi films, are becoming a reality. Sophia, as an example, (18) ____________. One month later, she had her premiere in Texas, USA, and has made multiple public appearances around the world since then. At one such event, Sophia was granted Saudi Arabian citizenship in October 2017 and even became the first Innovation Champion of the United Nations Development Programme later that year. During Sophia's trip to Vietnam in 2018, she addressed the Industry 4.0 Summit and Expo.

        Sophia the Robot is the latest humanlike robot created by a Hong Kong-based company (19) ____________. Undoubtedly, Sophia together with other humanlike robots represents the rapid advancement in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence. (20) ____________.

        Sophia's physical appearance is inspired by both the famous actress Audrey Hepburn and the creator's wife. (21) ____________. But what makes her more lifelike than other robots is the patented artificial skin called Frubber®, which has the feel and flexibility of human skin.

        Sophia amazes the world with her ability to communicate naturally. The Sophia Intelligence Collective, which is a combination of AI and human input, and other sophisticated perception techniques enable Sophia to recognise human faces and identify human emotions and gestures. Equipped with machine learning algorithms, (22) ____________.

(Adapted from Friends Global)

Question 18:

A. of which the activation was launched on Valentine's Day, 2016

B. was first activated on Valentine's Day in 2016

C. that had her first Valentine's activation launched in 2016

D. having been initially activated on Valentine's Day, 2016

Question 37: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Nigh-shifts first stared during the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century.

B. Shift work first became more common because more employees were needed to supervise machines.

C. It is not compulsory for night-shift drivers to drive longer than four hours non-stop

D. Type 2 diabetes is the most common health condition in night-shift workers.

Question 38:  Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 5?

A. to maintain 24/7 operations and ensure uninterrupted services in many sectors, night shift work is crucial

B. Night shift work is essential in jobs related to maintenance and service delivery in different industries.

C. 24/7 operations and services in many sectors are crucial for night shift workers.

D. Night shift work has the most contributions to maintain 24/7 operations and services.

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

A. There are certain rules that ensure the effectiveness of shift work.

B. Shift work doesn’t allow employees to work efficiently.

C. Shift work is very common in all age groups.

D. the night shift is among the most common causes of sleep problems.

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

A. Shift work has become increasingly important since the Industrial Revolution, but it comes with significant health issues and social drawbacks.

B. To deal with the drawbacks of shift work, employers and employees must implement strategies like regular breaks, flexible scheduling and healthy lifestyle practices.

C. Although shift work is essential for maintaining 24/7 operations, it disrupts natural sleep patterns, leading to various health issues, including cardiovascular problems and diabetes.

D.  Shift work, a modern phenomenon, has revolutionized the world’s economy, but it caused severe issues in many industries.

Question 9:
A. Other
B. Another
C. Others
D. The other

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.

Your Adventure Starts Here!

  Are you ready for an (1) ____________ experience?

  ✈️ Adventure Travel Packages, (2) ____________ comfort and exploration, allow you (3) ____________ every detail of your trip, ensuring that your journey is as thrilling as your destination.

  📍 Discover (4) ____________ - all tailored to your dreams.

  🌍 (5) ____________ a trip to explore hidden gems, and make memories that will  stay with you forever.

  💡 Plan your trip in minutes: from choosing your dream destination (6) ____________ finding the perfect itinerary                                          

(Adapted from Gateway)

Question 1:
A. exciting
B. excited
C. excitingly
D. excitement

Question 2:
A. which are combined
B. combining                 

C. combined
D. combine

Question 16:         

A. Arnel didn’t make much money this way, but he never gave up on his passion.

B. In 1982, at the age of fifteen, he joined a local band as a lead singer, singing pop songs by famous bands.

C. He has been passionate about singing since he was five years old and has achieved great success as a professional singer.

D. Arnel Pineda was born in Sampaloc, Manila, the Philippines in 1967, and he is an inspiring person.

e. Arnel’s success shows that anyone can achieve their dreams if they try hard enough.

                                                                                                                                      (Adapted from Bright)

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