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2 The commemorative edition is more than a publishing project; it is also an (10) _______ silver commemorative box that embodies half a century of imagination. Its release is celebrated as a (11) _______ event, not merely a marketing success but also a cultural affirmation. In addition, Doraemon’s enduring legacy reminds us that literature, unlike fleeting trends, requires (12) _______ to preserve the values of creativity and companionship. (Adapted from Viet Nam News, “Special edition of Doraemon released to celebrate 50th anniversary in Vietnam”) Question 7. A. Alternatively B. Moreover C. Nevertheless D. Conversely Question 8. A. transient B. iconic C. peripheral D. obscure Question 9. A. many B. much C. each D. every Question 10. A. dazzling intricate metallic B. intricate dazzling metallic C. metallic intricate dazzling D. metallic dazzling intricate Question 11. A. trivial B. momentous C. negligible D. incidental Question 12. A. patience B. stewardship C. tolerance D. credibility Mark the letter A, B, C, or D 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. In charting our trajectory, we underscore how renewable energy reshapes not only economies but also geopolitical alignments. b. China’s colossal investment in solar and wind signifies more than market dominance; it signals a profound structural shift. c. While the US retreats into fossil nostalgia, Beijing accelerates towards technological ascendancy. d. This transition, if consolidated, could redefine leadership in the 21st century. e. The enclosed memorandum delineates benchmarks for evaluating this global pivot. (Adapted from The Guardian, “There is only one player’: why China is becoming a world leader in green energy”) A. a – b – c – d – e B. b – c – a – e – d C. c – a – b – d – e D. b – a – c – d – e Question 14. a. Analyst: Expanding capacity alone will not suffice as long as fossil fuel subsidies remain intact. b. Analyst: Such reasoning may only delay essential reforms precisely at the moment when decisive action is most critical. c. Minister: Stability is our foremost concern, but the shift toward renewables is progressing more rapidly than many detractors admit. (Adapted from The Guardian, “There is only one player’: why China is becoming a world leader in green energy”) A. a – b – c B. b – a – c C. b – c – a D. a – c – b Question 15. a. Economist: Long-term stability requires redesigning incentives so that exploitation no longer consistently outruns regeneration. b. Economist: If not, the paradox remains—profits reaped today, systemic breakdown tomorrow. c. Economist: Hence the need for international frameworks that place preservation above immediate returns. d. Activist: Exactly, and natural capital must be embedded into national accounts to make hidden costs unmistakable. e. Activist: Even so, many governments continue to underwrite extraction while presenting it as economic progress. (Adapted from Financial Times, “Profit vs planet: an irreversible tug of war”) A. a – b – d – e – c B. a – d – b – e – c C. a – e – b – d – c D. a – e – b – d – c Question 16. a. The unchecked pursuit of GDP overlooks the ecological debt mounting in parallel. b. To mitigate this imbalance, we propose embedding carbon sinks into financial modelling.
3 c. Our framework quantifies forests and oceans as assets, not expendables. d. By recalibrating fiscal priorities, nations can align prosperity with preservation. e. Accordingly, we request endorsement to pilot this accounting paradigm in transnational assessments. (Adapted from Financial Times, “Profit vs planet: an irreversible tug of war”) A. a – b – c – d – e B. a – d – b – c – e C. a – c – b – d – e D. b – a – d – c – e Question 17. a. Experts warned that the brevity of such posts trivialises complex conditions, misguiding impressionable audiences. b. Social media, once lauded for democratizing dialogue, now disseminates dubious shortcuts for mental health care. c. A Guardian inquiry revealed that more than half of trending TikTok videos contained misinformation. d. This proliferation underscores the need for regulation to safeguard users from harmful digital prescriptions. e. While some clips carry kernels of truth, they dangerously overgeneralise trauma and anxiety into simplistic formulas. (Adapted from The Guardian, “More than half of top 100 mental health TikToks contain misinformation, study finds”) A. e – b – d – a – c B. b – e – a – d – c C. b – c – e – a – d D. d – b – e – a – c Read the following passage 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. Global food crises are not merely the consequence of poor harvests or disrupted trade routes; they are the manifestation of structural inequalities that intensify as populations expand. In sub-Saharan Africa, for instance, food insecurity has escalated at a pace far exceeding the global average, a reality (18) _______. Whereas some regions have reduced hunger rates through technological innovation and coordinated aid programs, Africa has witnessed the erosion of agricultural productivity due to conflicts and climate volatility. (19) _______. One striking paradox lies in the fact that advances in biotechnology and global connectivity have created the possibility of abundance, yet millions remain unable to afford even the most basic diet. This contradiction, (20) _______. In many African states, agricultural yields remain stagnant, unable to match the accelerating pace of demographic growth. Thus, the projected global decline in undernourishment by 2030 may obscure the regional disparities (21) _______. Ultimately, the future of food security will depend not only on technical capacity but also on political will. Governments and agencies must prioritize resilience, invest in sustainable farming, and ensure equitable access. (22) _______, any aspiration of eradicating hunger globally will remain aspirational rather than achievable. (Adapted from AP News, “UN report reveals alarming rise in Africa’s food insecurity despite global improvements”) Question 18. A. where policy-makers have already devised adequate safeguards B. which has been documented in successive U.N. assessments C. that governments had managed to conceal in earlier reports D. who rarely acknowledged the gravity of the statistics Question 19. A. By contrast, the disproportionate impact on the continent underscores the urgency of reforming international food systems B. So long as, the disproportionate impact on the continent underscores the urgency of reforming international food systems C. Even though, the disproportionate impact on the continent underscores the urgency of reforming international food systems D. Inasmuch as, the disproportionate impact on the continent underscores the urgency of reforming international food systems Question 20. A. what has raised questions of methodological accuracy, exemplifies the uneven distribution of resources in a world of staggering contrasts