Read the following passage about How Remote Work Is Changing American Cities Forever and mark the letter A, B,...

Question 22:

A.  that avoiding risks in deciding when to close their stores were definitely becoming worse

B.  accept change by rethinking how to use their spaces would probably become stronger

C.  that accept change by rethinking how to use their spaces will probably become stronger

D.  accepted change by rethinking how to use their spaces will probably become stronger

Question 32: All of the following environmental problems are mentioned EXCEPT _________.

A.  Climate change

B.  Loss of wildlife

C.  Pollution

D.  Ocean acidification

Question 14:

A.         Tom: I understand because moving to a new country is hard, and you miss your old home.

B.         Maria: Yes! When we eat together on Sundays, they teach us their songs, and we teach them our games!

C.         Maria: My new neighbors are from Syria, and they make delicious bread, but they look sad sometimes.

D.         Tom: We should help them because they want to learn our language, but they also want to keep their traditions.

e.        Maria: Their children go to our school, but they can't speak English well, so making friends is difficult.

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

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

A.  According to Hayhoe, environmental emergencies must be resolved before addressing climate-related challenges effectively.

B.  Hayhoe suggests that climate solutions require simultaneous actions on all environmental crises to achieve success.

C.  Hayhoe argues that addressing climate issues contributes to resolving other environmental crises as well.

D.  Hayhoe believes climate problems and environmental emergencies need separate solutions for maximum effectiveness.

Read the following passage about The Rise of Palm Payment Technology 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.

Amazon has launched an innovative payment method called Amazon One, which uses palm recognition to identify customers. This biometric system scans both surface lines and vein patterns beneath the skin, creating a unique identification for each person. Users can register through their smartphones, connecting palm data to their accounts. Once enrolled, they can make purchases by simply holding their hands above scanners, eliminating the need for wallets or phones. The technology promises to transform how people shop in busy environments.

Currently operating in over four hundred stores nationwide, including Whole Foods Markets, this solution extends beyond Amazon's own establishments. Various venues like sports arenas, airports, and dining establishments have begun implementing these scanners. The corporation emphasizes speed and efficiency as primary benefits, particularly in crowded locations where traditional checkout methods create bottlenecks. Additionally, potential applications include building entry systems, membership verification, and medical facilities, suggesting broader uses beyond retail transactions.

Nevertheless, serious concerns surround this advancement. Security experts highlight fundamental risks with biometric information storage, since compromised biological data remains permanent, unlike changeable passwords. Cloud-based storage amplifies vulnerability to cyberattacks, while questions about corporate surveillance persist. Many consumers lack a complete understanding of future data usage, creating transparency issues that regulatory frameworks haven't adequately addressed yet.

This palm-scanning innovation reflects society's movement toward touchless interactions and automated services. Success depends on balancing customer convenience against privacy protection requirements. While adoption continues growing, debates about ethical implications intensify. The outcome will likely influence how businesses handle personal identification going forward, potentially establishing precedents for biometric authentication standards across industries worldwide.

https://retail-innovation.com/al

Question 23: Which information is NOT MENTIONED in the passage?

A.  The technology scans both surface lines and vein patterns

B.  Users can register using their smartphones

C.  The system is used in sports arenas and airports

D.  The specific time required to process each palm scan

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

A.  Previous environmental strategies have successfully addressed multiple ecological crises through comprehensive integrated approaches.

B.  The Paris Agreement's temperature targets will likely be achieved given current international commitment levels.

C.  Current fragmented approaches to environmental problems have proven insufficient and require fundamental systemic changes.

D.  Economic costs of environmental action will permanently outweigh financial benefits throughout the entire transition period.

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.

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Question 1:A. secure
B.  security
C.  securely
D.  securify

Question 2:A. Any
B.  Some
C.  Much
D.  Most

Question 3:A. whom
B.  who
C.  whose
D.  that

Question 21:

A.  However, smart cities see opportunities in this difficult situation

B.  Moreover, many firms are expanding office space to bring everyone back full-time

C.  Therefore, office vacancies no longer affect city budgets or transit systems

D.  For example, smart cities are abandoning digital infrastructure to return to traditional planning