Question 27. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2? A. Integrating di...

Question 2. A. or                         B. nor                         C. yet                         D. so

Question 3. A. a plethora                 B. a great deal         C. a large amount         D. much

Question 4. A. at                         B. in                         C. on                         D. by

Question 5. A. distinctive Victorian red                         B. red distinctive Victorian

         C. Victorian red distinctive                         D. red Victorian distinctive

Question 6. A. stationed                 B. positioned                 C. placed                 D. located

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 7 to 12.

SEA Games 33 Schedule Adjusted Following Royal Bereavement

Official Statement from Organizing Committee

The 33rd Southeast Asian Games, (7) ______ in Bangkok and surrounding provinces, will proceed as planned with modified arrangements following the passing of Thailand’s Queen Mother. Organizers have confirmed that competitions will continue while (8) ______ appropriate respect for the national mourning period. 

Revised Schedule

Opening and closing ceremonies have been (9) ______ adjusted to reflect a more solemn tone. Entertainment segments will be scaled back considerably, though athletic competitions across all sports will maintain their original (10) ______. Medal presentations will proceed with subdued celebrations, and participating nations have been requested to observe a substantial (11) ______ of protocol modifications during the mourning period.

Support for Athletes

Despite these changes, the organizing committee remains (12) ______ to delivering an exceptional games experience. All venues, accommodation facilities, and transportation services will operate without disruption.

For updated information, visit https://www.seagames2025.org/.

(Adapted from https://vietnamnet.vn)

Question 7.         A. take place                B. taking place        C. took place                D. to take place

Question 8.         A. observe                B. observing                C. observed                D. to observe

Question 9.         A. thoughtful                B. thoughtfully        C. thought                D. thinking

Question 10. A. timeline                B. frame                C. span                D. duration

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 1 to 6.

Visitor Information - Downtown Heritage District

        Welcome to our historic downtown area! To help visitors (1) ______ their way around our charming district, we have prepared this essential guide.

        Getting Around:

        • Main attractions are within walking distance of each other

        • Free maps available at the Information Center (2) ______ at participating shops

        • Follow the blue pedestrian signs to reach major landmarks

        • Take advantage of our (3) ______ of guided walking tours departing every hour from City Hall Square

        Important Directions:

        The Heritage Museum is located (4) ______ the intersection of Oak Street and Park Avenue. From the train station, head north along Main Street for approximately ten minutes, then turn right at the traffic lights. You will see our (5) ______ clock tower marking the entrance.

        Our friendly staff members (6) ______ throughout the district are always happy to provide assistance with directions or recommendations for dining and shopping.

        Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily

(Adapted from city tourism board materials)

Question 1. A. find                         B. make                 C. take                 D. get