Listen to the audio and answer the following questions.
According to the speaker, approximately what percentage of students in the United States reported being bullied at school?
10%
16%
19%
25%
It decreased slightly due to new school policies.
It remained at the same level throughout the period.
The proportion of affected teenagers more than doubled.
It became less common than physical bullying.
According to the speaker, which academic subject is most affected by repeated bullying?
Science
Mathematics
Language arts
History
What does the speaker suggest as a solution to the bullying problem?
What is the main purpose of the talk?
To describe different types of school punishment
To present the scale and impact of bullying in schools
To compare bullying rates across different countries
To propose a new anti-bullying law for schools
_____ who rescued the trapped animals from the flooded neighborhood last week.
The local volunteers
It was the local volunteers
There were the local volunteers
Those be the local volunteers
The koala is a _____ species to Australia, meaning it naturally originates and lives there, rather than being introduced from another country.
foreign
common
native
unknown
Many teenagers make bad choices just to fit in with their friends because they cannot handle the peer _____.
The tropical rainforest is a natural _____ for thousands of different birds and insects.
habitat
danger
weather
source
We didn't sign an official contract; we just made a _______ agreement to work together.
Cutting down too many trees will eventually _____ the balance of our local environment.
You _____ bring your passport to the check-in counter; otherwise, you won't be allowed to board the flight.
might
must
don't have to
can't
_____ the serious danger of plastic pollution, our community started using reusable bags instead.
Realize
Realizing
Realized
To realizing
The city council has banned single-use plastics; _____, a few local markets are still secretly using them.
The factory manager completely denied _____ toxic waste directly into the river.
having dumped
to dump
dump
having dump
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
SAVING OUR CORAL REEFS
Coral reefs are vibrant underwater cities that protect our coastlines. Sadly, healthy marine ecosystem can function properly without them, as they provide essential shelter for countless aquatic species. To protect these habitats, please follow these simple steps:
If our community works together to spread awareness, our conservation efforts will certainly bear in the near future!
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
The rapid advancement of technology has brought many benefits, but it has also created a growing environmental problem: electronic waste, or e-waste. Every year, millions of smartphones, computers, and household appliances are thrown away (1) _____. This massive amount of discarded electronics is quickly becoming a serious global issue.
(2) ______, such as lead and mercury. When these old devices end up in standard landfills, toxic substances can easily leak into the soil and the local water supply. This pollution not only damages natural ecosystems (3) _____.
(4) _____. Instead of throwing old gadgets in the trash, consumers should take them to specialized recycling centers. Furthermore, tech companies must design products (5) _____.
Choose the phrase or sentence that best fits (1).
as people constantly upgrade to newer models
so that people constantly upgrade to newer models
in order for people to constantly upgrade to newer models
although people constantly upgrade to newer models
Choose the phrase or sentence that best fits (2).
That e-waste contains harmful chemicals and heavy metals are a major concern
One major concern is that e-waste contains harmful chemicals and heavy metals
One major concern is whether e-waste contains harmful chemicals and heavy metals
E-waste contains harmful chemicals and heavy metals, which being a major concern
Choose the phrase or sentence that best fits (3).
Choose the phrase or sentence that best fits (4).
Choose the phrase or sentence that best fits (5).
which last longer and are easier to be repairing
that last longer and easier to repair
which last longer and more easy to repair
that last longer and are easier to repair
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
When bullying occurs at school, it rarely happens in isolation. Research shows that peers are present in approximately 85 percent of bullying incidents, yet the majority of these witnesses - known as bystanders - choose not to intervene. Understanding why bystanders remain silent and how their actions can make a difference is increasingly seen as key to reducing bullying in schools.
There are several reasons why students who witness bullying often do nothing. Many fear that stepping in will make them the next target. Others are unsure of what to do or worry that reporting the incident will make the situation worse. Some students may not even recognize what they are seeing as bullying, particularly when it takes the form of social exclusion or online harassment rather than physical aggression. In certain cases, bystanders may reinforce the bully's behavior by laughing or simply watching, which sends the message that the behavior is acceptable.
However, studies have demonstrated that bystander intervention can be remarkably effective. According to research published in the School Psychology Review, when a peer steps in during a bullying incident, the bullying stops within ten seconds in 57 percent of cases. Furthermore, victims who receive support from their peers report lower levels of anxiety and depression compared to those who face the situation alone. These findings highlight the powerful role that ordinary students can play in protecting their classmates.
[I] Schools that have adopted bystander-focused prevention programs have seen encouraging results. [II] These programs teach students specific strategies for responding safely, such as calmly telling the bully to stop, distracting those involved, or reporting the incident to a trusted adult. [III] By shifting the focus from punishing bullies to empowering witnesses, educators can create a culture where standing up for others becomes the norm rather than the exception. [IV]
The word "isolation" in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.
company
privacy
silence
conflict
Which of the following best paraphrases the bold sentence in paragraph 2?
The fear of being targeted has led many students to report bullying to authorities rather than confront the bully directly.
A large number of witnesses are fearful that they themselves will become the bully's next target if they get involved.
Being targeted by bullies is something many students fear, which is why they often choose to join in rather than resist.
Students who have already been targeted tend to feel the most fear, making it unlikely that they will step in a second time.
Students who laugh at bullying incidents are themselves likely to become bullies in later years.
Physical aggression is considered the most damaging form of bullying by researchers and educators.
Bystanders who passively watch a bullying incident may unintentionally signal to the bully that the behaviour is tolerated.
Most bystanders who fail to intervene are aware that they are witnessing bullying but choose to prioritise their own safety.
According to the passage, what happens when a peer intervenes during a bullying incident?
The bully typically becomes more aggressive toward the bystander.
The victim usually leaves the scene before the situation is resolved.
The bullying stops within ten seconds more than half of the time.
Teachers are immediately notified and take disciplinary action.
All of the following are mentioned as strategies taught in bystander-focused programs EXCEPT _____.
telling the bully to stop in a calm manner
creating a distraction to break up the situation
informing a trusted adult about the incident
confronting the bully physically to defend the victim
Look at the four squares [I], [II], [III], and [IV] in paragraph 4 that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage.
"Rather than relying solely on teachers to detect and stop bullying, these approaches recognize that students themselves are often in the best position to respond."
Where would the sentence best fit?
[I]
[II]
[III]
[IV]
Which paragraph shows that bullying can happen in front of many students without any of them helping the victim?
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
What is the passage mainly about?
The psychological profile of students who bully their peers
A comparison of bullying rates across different age groups in schools
The role of bystanders in bullying situations and why their response matters
The legal consequences that schools face when bullying is not addressed
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
The expensive smartphone was stolen from the office yesterday, but it has already been found by the police. (WHICH)
=> The from the office yesterday has already been found.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
The manager found out about the error and immediately called a meeting. (HAVING)
=> the error, the manager immediately called a meeting.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
I regret not confronting the person who was bothering my friend. (UP)
=> I wish I the person who was bothering my friend.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
She woke up late, so she was the last person that arrived at the meeting. (CONSEQUENCE)
=> She woke up late, and as a to arrive at the meeting.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
The moment I saw her, I knew something was wrong. (WHEN)
=> It that I knew something was wrong.