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.
Dating applications such as Tinder, Bumble and Hinge are now used by millions of people worldwide. As users can construct any version of themselves they wish, one might expect them to present themselves in the most favourable light possible. When creating a profile, it would be natural for them to choose flattering photographs, compose polished and appealing descriptions, and (18)__________ so as to appear more confident, witty and emotionally mature than they are in everyday life. Yet according to recent research, this is not generally what happens. Far from inventing idealised versions of themselves, many users’ profiles reveal their genuine dispositions, and often expose both personal insecurities and ordinary behavioural flaws.
Research was carried out on 280 dating-app users who completed a detailed personality inventory. The results were then compared with the same people’s profiles on major dating platforms. The study aimed to assess not only the participants’ actual personalities, but their “ideal romantic selves” — in other words, (19)__________. These results were then compared with the participants’ dating profiles. What emerged was unexpected: far from being carefully manufactured projections of who they wished to be, (20)__________. Their profiles closely reflected how open, conscientious, sociable and emotionally stable they were in real life.
(21)__________. It may be that users want to present themselves as they truly are, or it may be that they attempt to project a more attractive image of themselves but fail to do so convincingly. One conclusion, however, seems difficult to avoid: dating apps should not simply be seen as deceptive spaces cut off from reality; rather, they are merely another way (22)__________.
Question 18:
A. by phrasing their thoughts carefully B. when their thoughts are carefully phrased
C. a careful phrasing of their thoughts D. carefully phrase their thoughts
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Protecting Urban Wildlife
Current concerns
As green spaces shrink, many animals are forced to live closer to people. This creates serious (7)__________ to birds, hedgehogs, and stray animals.
What researchers report
Some injured animals recover quickly; (8)__________ need long-term care before they can survive alone again.
(9)__________ effective law enforcement, illegal hunting and trading still continue in some areas.
Experts also point to the (10)__________ of evidence showing that noise and plastic waste disturb animal behaviour.
Why it matters
Harm to one species can upset the balance of the whole environment.
Fear and false beliefs often (11)__________ the problem instead of reducing it.
Real protection depends on accurate information and a stronger (12)__________ of responsibility toward living creatures.
Question 7:A. routes B. climates C. threats D. landscapes
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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 1 to 6.
AI SLOP: WHY IT SPREADS
What the term means: “AI slop” is a label for low-quality digital content, much of (1)__________ is produced quickly to attract attention rather than offer real value. It often looks smooth at first glance, but the ideas may be thin, repetitive, or misleading. Some posts can even (2)__________ for useful advice when they are only empty content.
Why people notice it: A fast-moving feed rewards speed, not depth. That is why a (3)__________ can travel further than a careful explanation. Because the style looks neat and confident, readers may be tempted (4)__________ it too quickly.
Why it matters: The main risk is not only false information. Over time, repeated exposure can make shallow material seem more (5)__________ than it really is. It may also shift trust (6)__________ evidence and toward surface appeal.
