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 numb...

Question 2. A. an array                 B. a volume                 C. an amount         D. a quantity

Question 3. A. then                         B. so                         C. yet                         D. for

Question 4. A. dedicated technical multilingual                 B. multilingual dedicated technical

         C. technical multilingual dedicated                 D. multilingual technical dedicated

Question 5. A. or                         B. and                 C. but                         D. nor

Question 6. A. familiarize                 B. accustom                 C. habituate                 D. orientate

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 7 to 11.

        Public education systems emerged in the 19th century as nations recognized the importance of an educated citizenry. (7) _______. This movement reflected growing beliefs that literacy and basic knowledge were essential for economic development and social progress.

        Early public schools faced numerous challenges, including inadequate funding and resistance from traditional institutions. (8) _______. Despite these obstacles, reformers continued advocating for universal access to education, arguing it would reduce poverty and crime.

        The establishment of compulsory attendance laws marked a turning point in educational history. (9) _______. This legislation ensured that children from all social classes received at least elementary instruction in reading, writing, and arithmetic.

        Teacher training programs evolved to meet the demands of expanding school systems across Europe and America. (10) _______. These institutions helped standardize educational practices and improve the quality of instruction in public classrooms.

        By the early 20th century, public education had become a cornerstone of modern society. (11) _______. Today, access to free education is widely recognized as a fundamental human right and a prerequisite for democratic participation.

(Adapted from Britannica, “Education: Western Education in the 19th Century”)

Question 7. A. Prussia instituted free, state-funded schooling during the early 1800s, a model other European nations subsequently adopted

B.  State-funded schooling introduction occurred in other European countries following Prussia’s early 1800s free school adoption

C.  Other European countries emulated free schooling after Prussia introduced state-funded schools throughout the early 1800s

D.  Free schooling adoption by Prussia prompted other European nations to institute state-funded educational systems in the early 1800s

Question 8. A. Numerous families depended on children’s labor for income; consequently, school attendance entailed losing valuable workers

B.  Children’s labor constituted valuable workers for families, making school attendance equivalent to income loss

C.  Sending children to school meant families relinquished valuable workers upon whom they relied for income

D.  Valuable workers were dispatched to school, representing income loss for families dependent on children’s labor

Question 9. A. Governments instituted mandatory school attendance for children aged six to fourteen during this epoch

B.  This period witnessed governments initiating compulsory school attendance requirements for children aged six to fourteen

C.  School attendance became obligatory for children between six and fourteen as governments established requirements during this period

D.  Children aged six to fourteen experienced this period when governments mandated school attendance

Question 10. A. Normal schools were established to prepare individuals for teaching careers, providing both academic and practical training

B.  Individuals received academic training through normal schools established for teaching career preparation with practical components

C.  Teaching career preparation occurred through normal school establishment, offering individuals both academic and practical training

D.  Academic and practical training characterized normal schools established to prepare individuals for teaching professions

Read the following message 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.

Corporate Communications Department Memorandum

        TO: All Staff Members

        FROM: IT Support Team

        DATE: October 25, 2025

        RE: New Phone System Implementation

        Dear Colleagues,

        We are pleased to announce that our company has successfully (1) ______ over to a state-of-the-art digital telephone system. This upgrade will enhance communication efficiency across all departments.

        1. Key Features

        The new system provides (2) ______ of advanced capabilities including call forwarding, voicemail-to-email, conference calling, and automated attendant services.

        2. Making Calls

        To place external calls, dial 9 first, (3) ______ enter the complete phone number including area code. Internal extensions remain unchanged.

        3. Technical Support

        Our (4) ______ help desk team is available 24/7 to address any technical issues. For assistance, please call extension 5000 (5) ______ submit a support ticket through the company portal.

        We encourage everyone to (6) ______ themselves with the new system’s user manual, which has been emailed to all staff members. Training sessions will be conducted next week.

        Thank you for your cooperation.

(Adapted from corporate communication guidelines)

Question 1. A. switched                 B. transferred         C. converted                 D. transformed