Read the following passage and choose the option that best fits each blank.
Social issues like poverty, inequality, and unemployment continue to affect many people around the world and make it difficult for them to improve their lives. These problems often get worse by social pressures, people to make bad decisions or feel stuck in tough spots. Many people may be fun of or even insulted just for being different. It deepens social divides and creates in society such as bullying, discrimination, or violence. To manage these issues, governments should invest money education to help people escape poverty and build better futures. Societies also need to allow people to voice their opinions freely, without fear of judgment or discrimination. Solving these problems requires efforts from members of society to build a fairer world.
Read the following leaflet and choose the option that best fits each blank.
Travel Responsibly, Protect Nature!
Experience the World with Sustainability in Mind
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Activities in a Sustainable Adventure
Join our adventures and experience the beauty of traveling responsibly!
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. Emma: I like having rice with fried eggs in the morning. It’s simple but very delicious!
b. Emma: What do you usually eat for breakfast, Alex?
c. Alex: I have toast with eggs and a glass of orange juice. It’s quick and filling. What about you?
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. Jack: Thanks, Lily! I’m really excited about the new role.
b. Lily: Congratulations on your promotion, Jack!
c. Lily: What are your new responsibilities?
d. Lily: You’ll definitely be a great leader. Keep up the good work!
e. Jack: I’ll be leading a team and managing new projects.
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful letter.
Hi Jack,
a. I’ve been reflecting on how the book explores friendship and teamwork - it’s made me think differently about my own experiences.
b. I really enjoyed the book you lent me last week.
c. I’m planning to read more books like this in the future. Do you have any other recommendations? Let me know if you have a favorite author or series!
d. At the moment, I’m reading a chapter every evening, and it helps me relax after a busy day.
e. The story is so interesting, and I love how the main character overcomes challenges.
Looking forward to your reply,
Tom
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful paragraph.
a. Even with a busy schedule, you can make time by choosing activities that align with your passions or interests. For example, if you love animals, you can volunteer at an animal shelter.
b. It allows you to contribute to meaningful causes, such as supporting underprivileged children with their studies or organizing fundraising events for the needy, creating positive change.
c. Moreover, volunteering is an opportunity to improve yourself by developing soft skills like communication, problem-solving, and time management.
d. Volunteering offers numerous benefits for both the community and individuals involved.
e. In conclusion, volunteering lets you make a difference while discovering the best in yourself.
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful paragraph.
a. On the other hand, social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok experienced a remarkable increase in news sharing, growing from 15% in 2015 to nearly 25% by 2020, showing a move toward brief, instant updates.
b. Streaming services like Netflix also became increasingly popular, with the proportion of users watching shows online rising from 30% in 2015 to 45% in 2020.
c. Over recent years, media habits have significantly changed, as new ways of consuming content have arisen rapidly.
d. Back in 2015, around 70% of people regularly watched the news on television, but by 2020, this figure decreased to about 60%, mainly due to the rise of online news sources.
e. Overall, digital media platforms are swiftly expanding, whereas traditional TV consumption is steadily declining.
Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.
Few people today doubt that global warming is real or that it affects the world’s climate. Many scientists link recent natural disasters, such as hurricanes and droughts, to rising global temperatures. (1) _____. For example, global warming is melting ice at the poles, which makes sea levels rise and threatens coastal areas with flooding.
Environmental groups are deeply concerned about this problem (2) _____. They are calling for stricter controls on carbon dioxide emissions from factories and power plants, which are major contributors to the problem. These groups also promote greater investment in renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and wave power. They believe (3) _____.
However, some scientists warn that even if carbon dioxide emissions stopped today, the problem would not disappear quickly. The reason is (4) _____, so its effects will continue far into the future. As a result, global warming is a long-term challenge that requires long-term solutions. Countries must work together to reduce emissions, protect ecosystems, and develop more sustainable ways of living. For instance, planting trees and reducing energy use can help slow down climate change. Governments, businesses, and individuals all share responsibility for protecting the environment. (5) _____.
Choose the word or phrase that best fits (1).
Choose the word or phrase that best fits (2).
Choose the word or phrase that best fits (3).
Choose the word or phrase that best fits (4).
Choose the word or phrase that best fits (5).
Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question.
Recently, researchers carried out a survey to investigate what motivates young adults to exercise. The study might shed light on why so few college students exercise and why many stop their exercise workouts after they graduate. Researchers analyzed responses from 937 randomly selected college students at a leading U.S. university. The research showed that 39% of male students and 26% of female students exercised at least three days a week for 20 minutes each time. These exercise patterns were fairly similar to those in surveys at other universities. The survey also revealed some crucial factors which encourage college students to exercise.
For male students, peer support played an important role in motivating them to exercise. Men who exercised regularly received strong encouragement from their friends. Those who exercised occasionally got only medium support, while those who did not exercise had little or no encouragement from friends. For female students, however, the main influence on workout routines came from family rather than friends. Women who worked out regularly reported strong support from their families. In contrast, women who sometimes exercised had moderate family support, and those who never exercised received little or none.
While many students live far from home, female students may have weaker support systems than male students. This difference could account for the gender gap in regular exercise habits among college students. While men are more likely to be supported by nearby friends, women may not feel the same push if their families are far away. The level of encouragement a student receives appears closely related to their exercise routine.
A medical professor, after reviewing the study outcomes, shared his view on the gender differences in exercise. He said that body performance was not as strongly emphasized for girls and young women as it is for boys and young men. “It’s a macho thing to be able to run faster or lift weights,” he said. “However, for the younger generation, this gender gap appears to be getting smaller,” he continued.
The phrase "shed light on" in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.
What is the main purpose of the study presented in this passage?
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?
What similarity between men and women did the study find?
The word "outcomes" in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.
The word "it" in paragraph 4 refers to _____.
In which paragraph does the writer imply the average statistics of students’ exercise habits at universities?
In which paragraph does the writer suggest that the distance from where one lives to their family may impact exercise patterns?
Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question.
CHILDREN AND ADVERTISING
Views on advertising aimed at children vary across Europe. In Sweden, it is considered unacceptable and is banned for children under 12 with the approval of the majority of the population. In France, advertisements are seen as part of preparing children for future life in a consumer society. In the UK, there are rules on food, health, hygiene, safety, and decency, along with broadcast restrictions.
Children's reactions to advertisements can be very different from grown-ups. If adults see a product advertised and don't find it when they go shopping, they forget about it. As children develop the ability to recognise and understand advertisements and their purpose, they start making demands. If these demands are not fulfilled, they might start screaming or throwing themselves to the floor. It is difficult to explain to young children the reasons why they cannot have everything which - according to advertising - is 'for them'.
[I] Research by advertising agencies has confirmed that children's personal preferences can be targeted and changed by TV advertising. If adults, who have had years of practice in seeing through and being able to deal with ads, could not be influenced in their decisions to choose or buy products, then no company would spend millions on advertising. [II] Research has also confirmed the influence of the media upon the close match between children's tastes and the content of the programmes they watch. [III] The effectiveness of advertising increases when the ads are shown in between or around programmes aimed at children, or when children perceive an advertisement to be made 'for them' as, for example, with toys or breakfast cereals. [IV]
Advertisements today are not so much about the products, but rather about the character of the consumers and how they should feel when they use or possess the advertised product. Messages suggest that purchasing or having specific toys or treats puts the finishing touches on a child’s sense of success and happiness.
Advertisement research found that the media can shape children's preferences for different toys, TV characters, lifestyles, etc. at different ages. Children's preferences are formed by the media and presented to them again in advertising. Children who are exposed to a lot of advertising are thus educated about a particular lifestyle: they are educated about living in a consumer society. They learn certain attitudes - the importance of money, what products are needed, how they are to be used and how products are supposed to make them feel.
Allowing business interests and economic criteria to determine what children are exposed to when watching ads will undoubtedly have some effect on their future view of society. After all, the companies certainly do not have the children's moral or social well-being in mind; they are only concerned about profits.
Which of the following is TRUE about most Sweden people?
The word "reactions" in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 1?
Where in paragraph 2 does the following sentence best fit?
"Teachers say they know what has been on TV the night before by the games the children play the next day."
According to the passage, why do companies spend a lot on advertising?
According to the passage, which of the following can be inferred about advertisements in the past?
The phrase "puts the finishing touches on" in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____
Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 6?