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Question 11:A. quality B. reliability C. performance D. durability Question 12:A. Much B. Plenty C. Few D. Most Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17. Question 13: a. Maya: Wow! You're right. And that one looks like a cat. b. Alex: I love watching clouds. Do you do this often? c. Alex: Look! That cloud looks like a dragon! A. b-a-c B. c-a-b C. c-b-a D. a-b-c Question 14: a. Lisa: Nice to meet you, Tom. I'm Lisa. Are you hungry? b. Tom: Excuse me, is this seat free? c. Lisa: Yes, please sit down. Are you new here? d. Tom: Very hungry! The cafeteria is where? e. Tom: Yes, today is my first day. I'm Tom. A. b-c-e-a-d B. a-d-c-e-b C. e-b-a-c-d D. d-a-e-b-c Question 15: Dear Sam, a. The music was loud and clear. I could see the singer up close. Many people were there too - from all over the world! b. I am so happy! Yesterday, I went to a virtual reality concert. c. Do you want to come with me? It's easy and fun. You don't need to travel far. d. It was amazing! I put on VR glasses and felt like I was at a real concert. e. We danced and had fun together. Next month, there is another VR concert. Your friend, LK A. d-b-e-a-c B. a-b-c-d-e C. b-d-a-e-c D. e-b-a-d-c Question 16: a. These shows use computers and special lights. They make 3D images of famous singers. The singers move and sing on stage. People buy tickets to see them. b. Other people say it is sad. The real person is gone. The hologram is just a copy. It cannot make new songs. What do you think about this? c. Holographic musicians are very cool. We can see dead singers on stage again. They look real but they are not. The lights make them look alive. This is new technology. d. Is this right or wrong? Some people say it is not good. The dead singers cannot say yes or no. They did not agree to these new shows.
e. Some fans like to see their favorite singers again. They feel happy. The music is the same. The singer looks the same. It is like magic. A. a-d-c-e-b B. c-a-d-e-b C. d-a-e-c-b D. e-c-d-a-b Question 17: a. Brain-computer interfaces help us make music with our minds. People wear special hats with small sensors. These sensors read brain waves. Then, a computer turns the brain waves into music. b. You do not need to play an instrument. You just think about the music. The computer knows what you want. It is like magic! Even people who cannot move can make beautiful songs. c. Scientists work hard on this new technology. They make it better every day. Soon, many people can use it at home. It is fun and easy to learn. d. Some musicians use this in big shows. They think about the music and light shows happen. The audience loves it. It is a new kind of art and music together. e. This technology helps people who cannot speak or move. They can share their feelings through music. Everyone can be a musician now. Our brains are the new instruments. A. a-b-c-d-e B. a-e-c-b-d C. a-d-e-b-c D. a-c-d-b-e Read the following passage about Vinyl's Continued Resurgence 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. (18)_________. Many people now collect old records and buy new ones. The unique experience of analog music provides something special that digital formats cannot match. If people had not missed the physical experience of music, vinyl would not have returned to stores. The warm sound of vinyl makes listeners feel happy and relaxed. Quality turntables (19)_________. Record stores, which closed years ago, are now opening in many cities. Young people and older fans visit these shops every weekend to discover hidden musical treasures and rare editions. Music sounds better on vinyl; it feels more real and alive. (20)_________. The depth of analog recordings captures subtle details often lost in digital formats. Artists create special album covers and release limited editions, making vinyl more special. These artistic choices allow musicians to express their complete vision beyond just sound. People enjoy touching the records, reading the notes, and placing the needle on the spinning disc. Vinyl sales grow each year, showing this is not just a short trend. The ritual creates a mindful listening experience different from casual streaming. Many fans, having been collecting records for years, (21)_________. In 2023, vinyl records were sold in higher numbers than CDs for the first time since 1987. This fact surprises many technology experts (22)_________. The vinyl comeback reminds us that old technologies can find new life in modern times, especially when they offer something authentic and tangible. Question 18: A. Digital formats have replaced vinyl records throughout our modern era B. Vinyl records have decreased in popularity due to digital technology