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3 a. The expansion of agriculture and cattle ranching has encroached on vast areas of forest, leading to significant deforestation. b. Home to diverse species, the Amazon rainforest has undergone substantial changes in recent years. c. In addition to forest loss, the development of new roads has fragmented wildlife habitats, affecting biodiversity and migration patterns. d. This rapid deforestation has not only contributed to habitat destruction but also accelerated carbon emissions, impacting global climate. e. Although conservation efforts have increased, the Amazon continues to face threats from illegal logging, mining, and land clearing. A. b – e – d – a – c B. b – a – d – c – e C. b – d – c – a – e D. b – c – a – e – d Read the following passage about gender equality and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22. Gender equality, a fundamental human right, (18) _______ . Achieving this goal, which benefits everyone, requires collective effort and commitment from both individuals and institutions. Many organisations, inspired by the growing demand for equal opportunities, have implemented policies aimed at reducing gender bias in the workplace. (19) _______ . Efforts toward gender equality often include promoting education, (20) _______ . Gender discrimination - present in multiple areas such as pay, career advancement, and political representation -continues to limit individuals’ potential irrespective of their abilities or qualifications. Recognised globally as a vital factor in social and economic development, (21) _______ . Despite these efforts, persistent obstacles continue to hinder gender equality in various spheres. (22)_______ . Progress has been made, but achieving true equality, driven by policies and changing mindsets, remains an ongoing endeavour. Question 18. A. having become a pressing issue across societies worldwide B. which remains a burning issue across societies worldwide C. remains a critical issue across societies worldwide D. that becomes a major issue across societies worldwide Question 19. A. Aiming to address historical societal inequalities, women are promoted in leadership B. Promoting women in leadership helps address historical societal inequalities C. Addressing historical societal inequalities assists in promoting women in leadership D. Women in leadership helps promote and address historical societal inequalities Question 20. A. of which offering women and men the same resources to succeed B. brings about the same resources to succeed for women and men C. created the same resources for women and men to succeed D. which provides women and men with the same resources to succeed Question 21. A. gender equality helps communities thrive by unlocking the potential of all individuals B. thriving communities helps unlock the potential of all individuals via gender equality C. unlocking the potential all of all individuals by gender equality helps communities thrive D. the potential of all individuals is unlocked by gender equality in thriving communities
4 Question 22. A. Without inclusivity, it is required to address these challenges by reforms and awareness B. These challenges are addressed by reforms and awareness so that they create inclusivity C. Requiring reforms and awareness, these challenges are addressed by inclusivity D. Addressing these challenges requires reforms and awareness, creating inclusivity Read the following passage about the history of the selfie and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30. When did the selfie mania begin? Most people would guess that it was around the beginning of this century or perhaps a bit later when smartphones became mainstream. But most people would be wrong, just as Britney Spears and Paris Hilton were wrong when they declared on Twitter in 2017 that they had invented the selfie eleven years previously. In fact, they were around 167 years too late to make that claim. The oldest existing selfie dates back to 1839 when photographer Robert Cornelius took a self- portrait photograph of himself. To achieve this, he had to uncover the lens, run to his place and pose in the same position for up to fifteen minutes and then run back to cover the lens again. Cornelius couldn’t take a dozen shots and choose the best one – his selfie had to be just one photo. Half a century later, in 1914, thirteen-year-old Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia took a picture of herself in a mirror and became the first teenager to take a selfie. And what about the origin of the word itself? It is thought to come from Australia where people have a habit of putting -ie on the end of words – barbie for barbecue, postie for postal worker and even Aussie for Australian. In 2002, an Australian man took a photo of an injury to his lip and put it up on a public forum to ask for advice on how to treat it. He referred to the photo as a selfie, and the term was born. Selfie became Oxford Dictionaries’ word of the year in 2013. So, why do we take so many photos of ourselves? A 2017 study into ‘selfitis’, as the obsessive taking of selfies has been called, found a range of motivations, from seeking to feel more part of a group to shaking off depressive thoughts and – of course – capturing a memorable moment. Since we live so much of our lives online, there is pressure to present good quality images, and so it is no surprise that airbrushing apps that enable people to retouch images and present an idealised version of themselves are gaining popularity. (Adapted from English Discovery) Question 23. The word mainstream in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______ . A. rare B. infamous C. normal D. acceptable Question 24. According to paragraph 1, Britney Spears and Paris Hilton were wrong for _______ . A. making a claim about the origin of the first selfie B. stating that they had coined the term ‘selfie’ C. declaring that the selfie mania began in 2017 D. making a guess about an invention in the past Question 25. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2? A. The earliest known selfie was taken in 1839 by photographer Robert Cornelius, who captured his own image. B. The first selfie was taken in 1839 by Robert Cornelius, who succeeded in recording himself. C. The oldest existing selfie was captured in 1839 by Robert Cornelius, who took a self-portrait. D. The earliest selfie on record was taken in 1839 by Robert Cornelius, who created a painted image. Question 26. The word it in paragraph 3 refers to _______ . A. a public form B. an injury to his lip C. a selfie D. a photo Question 27. The phrase shaking off in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by _______ .