Question 19. Which of the following best summarises paragraph 2? A. A State-centred, two-tier regime – absolut...

Question 7.        A. assortment                B. portion                C. fraction                D. segment

Question 8.        A. conducted                B. conduct                C. conducting                D. to conduct

Question 9.        A. tightening                B. securing                C. cementing                D. anchoring

Question 10.        A. of which                B. where                C. whose                D. at which

Question 11.        A. pass up                B. rule out                C. hold back                D. phase out

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 12. a. Robotics clubs partnered with universities; maker spaces prototyped sensors monitoring canals, air, and canteens safely.

B. To scale equitably, schools need equipment funding, rural broadband, and sustained industry-education coalitions over time.

C. Vietnamese high schools broadened STEM pathways, linking classrooms with labs, competitions, and community challenges nationwide.

D. Teachers received micro-credentials and mentoring networks, improving assessment rubrics and inclusive scaffolding for girls nationwide.

e. Revised curricula integrated project-based learning and coding, emphasising inquiry, iteration, and cross-disciplinary teamwork for resilience.

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

Question 13. Dear students,

A. Membership requires a commitment to attend at least 75% of scheduled sessions and actively participate in collaborative research initiatives.

B. Interested students should submit their applications through the student portal, including a brief statement of interest, by October 31st.

C. We are excited to announce the establishment of the Interdisciplinary Research Society, designed to foster intellectual discourse and collaborative scholarship.

D. Once your application is reviewed and approved, you will receive a welcome package and access to our exclusive resources.

e. For additional information about membership benefits or our upcoming events, please visit our website at www.irs-university.edu or email irs@university.edu.

Sincerely,

Academic Affairs Department

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

Question 14. a. Airport staff: Certainly! The international departures area is on the second floor. Take the escalator behind you.

B. Passenger: Thank you so much. And is there a currency exchange office up there as well?

C. Passenger: Excuse me, I’m looking for the check-in counter for flight BA205 to New York.

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

Question 15. a. Emily: Both are necessary for a balanced life.

B. Emily: Do you enjoy spending time alone?

C. Emily: I feel the same, but solitude improves creativity and focus.

D. Joseph: Yes, it helps me reflect, but I also like socializing with friends.

e. Joseph: Indeed, social time builds empathy and emotional connection.

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

Read the following announcement 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 11.

Vietnam Phở Festival 2025 – Singapore Edition

Celebrating Vietnam’s Iconic Culinary Heritage

The Vietnam Phở Festival returns to Singapore on October 18th–19th, 2025, at Marina Bay Sands Convention Center. This cultural celebration brings together renowned Vietnamese chefs, food (6) ______, and culinary enthusiasts from across Southeast Asia.

Event Highlights

Festival-goers will experience an impressive (7) ______ of phở variations, from traditional Northern and Southern styles to contemporary fusion creations. Live cooking demonstrations, (8) ______ by master chefs, will reveal the intricate techniques behind this beloved national dish. The festival also features cultural performances, photography exhibitions, and business networking sessions aimed at (9) ______ economic and cultural ties between Vietnam and Singapore.

This two-day celebration, (10) ______ mission is promoting Vietnamese culinary excellence internationally, offers both gastronomic delight and meaningful cross-cultural exchange. Food industry professionals shouldn’t (11) ______ this exceptional opportunity to connect and collaborate.

Admission tickets available at https://www.phofestival.sg/

(Adapted from https://www.singchamvn.org)

Question 6.        A. enthusiastically        B. enthusiast                C. enthusiasm        D. enthusiasts