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TEST 1 Read the following advertisement 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. The Art of Persistence: Journeys of Creating Admirable Legacies  Genuine persistence consistently transforms everyday challenges into (1)_________ opportunities for personal growth. The highly dedicated (2)_________ inspire us all tremendously.  Young people (3)_________ to succeed always achieve their ambitious dreams. Our comprehensive program gives motivated students access (4)_________ experienced mentors worldwide.  You need to (5)_________ your chin up when facing obstacles on your path to success. We strongly encourage learning diligently from past failures (6)_________ exceptional resilience over time.  Join our workshop today and discover how persistence can help you create your own admirable legacy! Question 1:A. value B. valuables C. valuable D. valuably Question 2:A. international leaders business B. business leaders international C. leaders business international D. international business leaders Question 3:A. determining B. was determined C. determined D. which determined Question 4:A. to B. about C. on D. with Question 5:A. bring B. keep C. make D. take Question 6:A. building B. to build C. to building D. build Read of the following leaflet 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. Reuniting Families Across The Digital Divide  While some families stay connected online, (7)_________ families need our help with technology. Our program helps elderly people (8)_________ video calls with their loved ones.  The innovation of our (9)_________ brings families closer despite distance. (10)_________ technology barriers, we connect generations through simple tools.  The accessibility of our (11)_________ makes technology easy for everyone. A (12)_________ of our volunteers dedicate time to teaching basic computer skills.  Join our free workshops every Saturday! Learn how to stay connected with your family members no matter where they are.  Contact us at 123-456-7890 or visit www.familyconnect.org. Question 7:A. other B. another C. others D. the others Question 8:A. bring about B. set up C. look into D. carry out Question 9:A. campaign B. venture C. project D. program Question 10:A. In advance of B. On account of C. With regard to D. In spite of Question 11:A. platform B. interface C. services D. resources

c. Although technology seems complicated, new smart homes have simple buttons or voice controls that work when you speak to them naturally. d. Smart homes help older people stay in their houses longer, which makes them happier and more independent. e. Many older people feel lonely, but these homes can help them talk to family through screens, which keeps them connected even when living alone. A. b-e-d-c-a B. d-b-c-e-a C. c-b-e-d-a D. e-b-c-d-a Question 17: a. Middle-aged people sometimes feel caught between these views because they remember the past but also understand new ideas, which gives them balance. b. When young people see new technology and social changes, they feel excited about possibilities that did not exist before, which creates hope. c. When generations listen to each other with respect, they can learn from different viewpoints, which helps everyone see both progress and problems more clearly. d. Although both generations live in the same world, they look at it through different experiences, which explains their disagreement about progress. e. Older people often think society is getting worse, which makes them worry about the future their grandchildren will face. A. e-c-d-b-a B. e-d-a-b-c C. e-c-a-d-b D. e-b-d-a-c Read the following passage about Accessibility as the New Urban Standard 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 18 to 22. The 15-minute city concept, which was first developed by Professor Carlos Moreno, aims to improve urban life by ensuring all essential services are within a short walk or bike ride. This innovative approach (18)_________. If more cities had implemented this design earlier, many environmental problems would have been prevented. Urban planners are now creating neighborhoods where schools, shops, healthcare facilities, and parks can be reached without using cars. People (19)_________. The elderly and families with young children particularly benefit from this design because they often face mobility challenges. Having studied the benefits of walkable neighborhoods, researchers now recommend this model for all new urban developments. The buildings that are being constructed in these areas often include mixed-use designs, combining residential apartments with ground- floor businesses. (20__________, having evolved before cars became common. Modern cities, growing rapidly and spreading outward, lost this human-centered scale. Urban designers, recognizing this problem, (21)_________. Paris has transformed dramatically, removing parking spaces and adding bike lanes throughout the city.