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Tim.CBL Page 2 of 2  (15) ______ you have any inquiries regarding the event schedule or rules, please contact the Athletics Department. Question 13: A. expect B. expecting C. are expected D. have expected Question 14: A. distribute B. conduct C. organize D. execute Question 15: A. Unless B. Whenever C. If D. As Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions. Question 16: a. Also, volunteering helps students connect with the community, making them aware of the needs around them. b. Finally, doing volunteer work can be a rewarding experience, as students feel good about helping others. c. High school students benefit from doing voluntary work in many ways. d. Additionally, students develop such important skills as teamwork and communication ones while they volunteer. e. Firstly, students who do voluntary work gain valuable real-world experience which can help in their future careers. A. e-c-a-b-d B. e-a-c-b-d C. c-a-b-d-e D. c-e-a-d-b Question 17: a. Regularly engaging in hobbies and personal interests can have a profound impact on overall well-being. b. These activities provide a much-needed break from the routine of daily life, offering a sense of refreshment and rejuvenation. c. Dear Sam, I've been reflecting on our discussion about balancing work and personal life, and I wanted to emphasize the importance of hobbies. d. Hobbies also allow for personal growth and skill development, which can be fulfilling and rewarding. e. Best regards. f. Whether it's gardening, painting, or playing a musical instrument, these activities can also foster creativity and boost self-esteem. A. c-a-b-f-d-e B. c-f-b-d-a-e C. c-b-d-f-a-e D. c-d-f-b-a 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 18 to 23. Reading and its Impact on Cognitive Development Reading is an essential skill that enhances our cognitive abilities in many ways. Firstly, it improves our language skills. When we read, we learn new words and understand how they are used in context, (18) ____________. This helps in expanding our vocabulary and improving our communication skills. Secondly, reading boosts our imagination and creativity. (19) , it takes us to different worlds and situations we might not experience in real life. This stimulates our creativity and helps us think outside the box. Thirdly, regular reading enhances our concentration and focus. It requires us to pay attention to details and follow complex narratives, (20) . Additionally, reading provides us with knowledge about various subjects and cultures. It allows us to gain insights into (21) . This broadens our perspective and helps us become more empathetic and understanding. Finally, reading is a great way to relax and de-stress. It can be a form of escapism, where we can lose ourselves in a story and forget about (22)__________, and provides a much-needed break. In conclusion, reading is not just a leisure activity. It plays a significant role in our cognitive development, helping us to (23) . Therefore, it's important to cultivate a habit of reading from a young age. Question 18: A. makes it easier to improve our language B. which improve our language skills
Tim.CBL Page 3 of 2 C. improving our language skills D. it improves our language skills Question 19: A. When we read interesting stories B. Reads interesting stories C. To read interesting stories D. Having read interesting stories Question 20: A. to keep our minds sharp B. keeping our minds sharp C. keeps our minds sharp D. keep our minds sharp Question 21: A. the lives and experiences of people from diverse backgrounds B. diverse backgrounds of people's lives and experiences C. people from diverse backgrounds and their experiences D. experiences and lives of people from diverse backgrounds Question 22: A. our daily worries B. their daily worries C. our worries daily D. daily worries Question 23: A. improve mentally and emotionally B. mentally and emotionally improve C. be improved mentally and emotionally D. improving mentally and emotionally Read the following passage and 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 24 to 28. Participating in sports activities is highly beneficial for young people. Engaging in sports helps children develop physical fitness and healthy habits (24) _______ are crucial for their future well-being. Sports activities also teach valuable lessons about teamwork and fair play. In a world increasingly focused on digital interactions, physical activities provide a necessary balance, (25) ______ it's essential for children to engage in them regularly. By playing sports, children learn to (26) ______challenges and overcome obstacles, building resilience and determination. (27) ______ key advantage of sports is the development of social skills as children interact with their peers and coaches. Lastly, sports activities can (28) ______ self-esteem and confidence, as children achieve goals and improve their skills. Question 24:A. that B. who C. when D. where Question 25:A. and B. or C. because D. so Question 26:A. avoid B. face C. ignore D. deny Question 27:A. A B. An C. The D. Another Question 28:A. diminish B. maintain C. enhance D. decrease Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 29- 33 Sylvia Earle is an underwater explorer and marine biologist who was born in the USA in 1935. She became interested in the world’s oceans from an early age. As a child, she liked to stand on the beach for hours and look at the sea, wondering what it must be like under the surface. When she was 16, she finally got a chance to make her first dive, which motivated her to become an underwater explorer. Since then, she has spent more than 6,500 hours under water, and has led more than seventy expeditions worldwide. She has also made the deepest dive ever, reaching a record – breaking depth of 381 metres. In 1970, she became famous around the world when she became the caption of the first all- female team to live under water. The team spent two weeks in an underwater “house”. The research they carried out showed the damage that pollution was causing to marine life, and especially to coral reefs. Her team also studied the problem of over- fishing. Fishing methods meant that people were catching too many fish, Earle warned, and many species were in danger of becoming extinct. Since then she has written several books and magazine articles in which she suggests ways of reducing the damage that is being done to the world’s oceans. One way, she believes, is to reply on fish farms for seafood, and reduce the amount of fishing that is done out at sea. Although she no longer eats seafood herself, she
Tim.CBL Page 4 of 2 realizes the importance it plays in our diets, It would be wrong to tell people they should stop eating fish from the sea, she says. However, they need to reduce the impact they are having on the ocean’s supplies. Question 29: Which best serves as the title for the passage? A. A new book on coral reefs B. Sylvia Earle, first female diver C. Sylvia Earle, underwater hero D. A study on marine species Question 30: The word “motivated” in paragraph 2 mostly means _______. A. approved B. frightened C. inspired D. disappointed Question 31: The word “that” in paragraph 3 refers to _______. A. the research B. the team C. the house D. the damage Question 32: According to the last paragraph, Earle believes that _______. A. More books about the world’s oceans should be written B. It is a good idea to reduce fishing at sea C. Seafood is not important to human diets D. Fish farms increase the damage done to the oceans Question 33: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as Earle’s role? A. teacher B. explorer C. biologist D. researcher Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 34- 40 Volunteering offers many of the same social benefits, with the added bonus of helping others and developing useful skills to put on your CV. Plus, students are in a unique position to help, suggests Tom Fox. "They can take their enthusiasm and excitement for opportunities and share their passions, subject knowledge and experience with people." The idea of giving up time for nothing might seem impractical at first, especially once the pressures of study and coursework or exams begin to mount up. However, Michelle Wright, CEO of charity support organization Cause4, suggests seeing volunteering as a two-way street. "I think it is fine for undergraduates to approach volunteering as a symbiotic relationship where doing good is just one part of the motivation for reaching personal and professional goals." Katerina Rudiger, head of skills and policy campaigns at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), says: "Volunteering can be a valuable way of gaining that experience, as well as building confidence, broadening your horizons, becoming a better team player and developing those all- important 'employability skills' such as communication and decision making." Amanda Haig, graduate HR manager, agrees that volunteering can help your employment prospects. "Volunteering can demonstrate positive personality traits and skill sets, such as proactivity, and teamwork," she says. A positive side-effect of volunteering is improving your time at university by getting involved in the local community. Leaving the student bubble can make your time as an undergraduate much more varied. At Bath Spa University, more than 1,000 students volunteered over the past year, doing everything from working on local environmental projects to helping in schools or assisting the elderly. ”Quite often there can be a divide between students and permanent residents," says students' union president Amy Dawson, "but if students invest a little time now, they will be giving something back to the local community and will reap the benefits in the future." “You might also find that volunteering helps your studies if you choose the right program. At Lancaster, volunteering is linked into academic modules in some cases", explains Fox. "This has multiple wins. Students get to apply their learning in the classroom and share their interests with children in local schools or community organizations, while schools gain skilled students with a passion for a subject that enthuses their pupils." Question 34: What is the most suitable title for this reading? A. Volunteering at university