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c. Nick: You're right. Basic jobs may be perfect for AI, but humans may not want to relinquish control of more boring tasks. d. Alex: Do you think AI will affect the role of doctors? [Adapted from I Learn Smart World] A. d-c-a-b B. d-b-a-c C. d-b-c-a D. a-d-c-b Question 15: Dear Emily, a. I hope you're doing well! I just got back from an amazing trip to Italy and had to tell you about it. b. If you ever get the chance to visit Italy, you should go! I’d love for us to travel together someday. c. I loved the food, especially the pizza in Naples! d. It was the perfect getaway and a much-needed break from routine. e. The locals were so welcoming, and learning a few Italian phrases helped. f. The views at the Amalfi Coast were breathtaking, and I explored beautiful cities like Venice and Rome. Take care, Sarah A. a-f-e-d-c-b B. a-e-d-c-b-f C. a-f-c-d-e-b D. a-f-c-e-d-b Question 16: a. Additionally, choosing eco-friendly products and supporting renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind power, contributes to a greener planet. b. Planting trees helps reduce carbon dioxide levels and improves air quality. c. Simple actions like reducing plastic use, recycling, and conserving water can make a significant difference. d. It’s important for individuals, businesses, and governments to work together to preserve natural resources, reduce pollution, and combat climate change for future generations. e. Protecting the environment is crucial for ensuring a healthy and sustainable future. [Adapted from World Wildlife Fund and United Nations Environment Programme materials] A. e-c-b-a-d B. e-a-c-d-b C. e-c-a-b-d D. d-e-a-c-b Question 17: a. As AI continues to advance, it holds the potential to revolutionize fields such as healthcare, education, and business, though ethical considerations about job displacement and privacy are increasingly important. b. Initially focused on basic problem-solving and calculations, AI now powers complex systems, from virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to self-driving cars and advanced medical diagnostics. c. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved, transforming industries and everyday life. d. Machine learning and deep learning technologies enable AI to analyze vast amounts of data, improving its decision-making abilities. [Adapted from Forbes and MIT Technology Review] A. c-b-d-a B. c-d-a-b C. b-c-a-d D. c-a-d-b Read the following passage 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. The World's First GPS On a stormy night in 1707, four ships struck rocks off the south coast of England and sank. One thousand, four hundred sailors were drowned. The ships had crashed because they had no way of knowing how far they had travelled in a particular direction; they could not calculate their longitude, which required accurate time meas urement. (18) ________. In such difficult circumstances, they believed that the best response to the disaster was a competition: the Longitude Prize. The Longitude Prize was no ordinary competition. (19) ________. Geniuses such as Sir Isaac Newton had failed to find a solution, so to ensure the interest of Britain's greatest scientific minds, the government offered a prize of £20,000 - the equivalent of £2.6 million in today's money. But to everyone's surprise, it wasn't a famous academic who solved the problem, but an unknown carpenter. When John Harrison wasn't working with wood, (20) ________. An accurate clock would allow sailors to calculate their position, but at the time it was thought impossible to create a mechanical clock (21) ________. The movement of the sea and the changes in temperature destroyed the delicate parts. However, after three frustrated attempts, Harrison's fourth sea clock, H4, finally triumphed. Its mechanics were so good that the H14 worked better than most clocks on land.
The Longitude Prize and Harrison's success (22) ________. However, in 2013, the British government created a new Longitude Prize, offering £10 million to the person who could solve a great challenge to humanity. [Adapted from Friends Global] Question 18: A. It was one of the most serious maritime accidents in the world that forced the British government to take action. B. A series of such incidents occurred, leaving the British government stunned and deciding to act. C. It was the most serious in a series of accidents at sea, and a stunned British government decided to act. D. The British government was shocked by the incident and decided to respond, as it was a frequent occurrence. Question 19: A. To win, one had to calculate the distance a ship had travelled since it set out. B. Someone was required to discover a method for determining how far a ship had gone east or west from its starting point. C. To win it, someone had to find a way of calculating how far a ship had travelled east or west from its point of departure D. The competition required the winner to find a method to calculate the east-west distance of the ship from its starting point. Question 20: A. He studied to make clocks. B. Making clocks. C. While John Harrison wasn't making clocks. D. Teaching how to make clocks. Question 21: A. Which work on a ship B. Working on a ship C. That could operate on a ship D. Designed to function on a ship Question 22: A. Makes people interested in the 18th century, but it remained noted in the years that followed. B. Attracting a lot of attention in the 18th century and was quickly forgotten. C. Generated a lot of interest in the 18th century, but it was soon forgotten D. It caused significant interest in the 18th century, although it quickly faded away. Read the following passage 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. Urbanization refers to the process through which cities grow and expand as more people move from rural to urban areas. This phenomenon is driven by various factors, including economic opportunities, educational facilities, and healthcare services, which often attract individuals seeking better living standards. As cities become more populated, they undergo significant transformations in infrastructure, including housing, transportation, and public services. The rise in urban populations can lead to both positive and negative outcomes. On the positive side, urbanization can stimulate economic development, innovation, and cultural exchange. It often brings improvements in living standards and provides better access to services and amenities. However, rapid urban growth can also strain existing infrastructure, leading to issues such as overcrowding, pollution, and inadequate public services. These challenges can impact the quality of life in urban areas and require careful planning and management. Effective urban planning is crucial to mitigating the negative effects of urbanization. This includes creating sustainable infrastructure, managing resources efficiently, and ensuring equitable access to services for all residents. By addressing these challenges, cities can harness the benefits of urbanization while improving the overall quality of urban life. [Adapted from United Nations. "World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision." United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, 2019] Question 23: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor driving urbanization? A. Economic opportunities B. Healthcare services C. Climate change D. Educational facilities Question 24: The word stimulate in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______. A. encourage B. promote C. hinder D. accelerate Question 25: The word they in paragraph 1 refers to ______. A. rural areas B. cities C. economic opportunities D. suburban