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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following Questions. Question 1.A. chatbot B. human C. advance D. distance Question 2.A. spawning B. survive C. nursery D. debris Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following Questions. Question 3.A. advanced B. facial C. virtual D. hands-on Question 4.A. recover B. monitor C. illegal D. enclosure Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following Questions. Question 5. The security system employs _______ recognition technology to grant access to authorised personnel. A. self-driving B. interactive C. Virtual D. facial Question 6. She was _____ a talented singer that she won the singing competition easily. A. such B. so C. like D. as Question 7. If we ________ vulnerable species from extinction, we will help preserve biodiversity. A. protected B. had protected C. protect D. will protect Question 8. The children played together _______ they had known each other for years. A. although B. so that C. likely D. as if Question 9. I think punishment for poaching animals is not as ______ it should be. A. harsher than B. the harshest C. harsh than D. harsh as Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Join Our Al Workshop: Boost Your Career! Unlock the power of Al in your work with our workshop: ● Listen to experts with (10) _____ experience in Artificial Intelligence. ● Create, organise, and manage your (11) ______ with Al assistants. ● Learn how to have various tasks (12) ______ productively by Al software. ● Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career! ● Email: workshop@ABC. com ● Address: 81 Door Street, Milestone District Question 10. A. human-like B. real-time C. hands-on D. self-driving Question 11. A. portfolio B. application C. milestone D. evolution Question 12. A. performed B. be performed C. to perform D. perform Read the following notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Notice: Combat fake news in the school environment! Recently, fake news is increasingly appearing and causing more and more consequences. Therefore, the School Board would like to encourage: • Students ought to fact-check (13) _____ before sharing on social networks. • Everyone should use (14) ______ sources for information access. • Any suspicious news encountered online must (15) ______. Any violators will be disciplined if discovered. Question 13. A. Content B. broadcast C. press D. bias


Before the invention of newspapers, the main source of news was word of mouth. Any writings and drawings were done by hand. Although printing presses had existed in eastern Asia, it was Gutenberg's invention in Europe in 1453 that made printing faster and books more accessible. It reduced the cost and size of printed books and made them the first form of mass media affordable to less wealthy people. Gutenberg's invention also quickened the spread of discoveries and information and promoted literacy in Europe. The printing press led to the rise of printed newspapers that appeared regularly. The first newspapers developed from around 1612 and in a short period of time, they became very popular in Europe and the European colonies. In the 19th century, they also appeared in Asia. Newspapers and magazines are still very popular today. Although most of them have online versions, many people continue to read print media, which is considered more credible than digital media. In the 1920s, when radio, television, and video were introduced, the phrase "the media" began to be used. Black and white television quickly became popular in the 1950s, and in the 1960s, colour broadcasts started in many countries. Thanks to its audiovisual presentation, television became one of the most important forms of mass media in the 20th century. As a source of news, entertainment, and education, it still attracts a large number of viewers today. (Adapted from Global Success) Question 28. Which best serves as the title for the article? A. The Rise of the Media B. Outdated Media Platforms C. Traditional Forms of Media D. Development of Journalism and Information Question 29. All of the following are the forms of mass media mentioned in the passage EXCEPT_____. A. video B. photo-sharing C. television D. printed newspapers Question 30. The word they in paragraph 2 refers to _____. A. the printing press B. printed newspapers C. Europe and the European colonies D. online versions Question 31. The word wealthy in paragraph 1 is opposite in meaning to_____. A. visual B. luxury C. poor D. rich Question 32. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. Printing presses, a European invention, appeared first in eastern Asia in the 15th century. B. After the advent of the printing press, printing newspapers started to become more popular. C. Many people still choose printed newspapers and magazines thanks to their credibility. D. Information had been mainly exchanged verbally before the advent of newspapers. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 37. Endangered species face a number of challenges that threaten their survival. Firstly, habitat destruction, (33) ______ deforestation and urbanisation, poses a significant threat to many species. Additionally, pollution and climate change have detrimental effects on ecosystems, (34)_____. Moreover, illegal hunting and poaching contribute to declining populations of endangered animals worldwide. These threats not only jeopardise the survival of individual species (35) _____. Therefore, concerted efforts are needed to address the root causes of endangerment and (36)______. Governments, conservation organisations, and individuals must work together to protect endangered species and their habitats. By preserving natural habitats, combating illegal wildlife trade, and raising awareness, we can safeguard the future of these magnificent creatures and ensure (37) _____. Question 33. A. causing factors such as B. which causes factors like