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TEST 8
Read the following advertisement 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 from 1 to 6.
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR FUTURE: A CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Are you feeling lost in today's unpredictable job market?
In an era of economic instability and technological disruption, many young professionals struggle to
find their path.
What You Will Learn:
The workshop focuses on (1)_________ career development rather than passive waiting. You will
discover strategies (2)_________ successful professionals use to build resilience in challenging times.
The skills (3)_________ in this workshop will help you adapt to workplace changes quickly. You will
learn to control the (4)_________—your thoughts, actions, and long-term goals.
Our coaches will teach you how to (5)_________ in a competitive job market. (6)_________ right
attitude can make the difference between success and failure.
Register now and own your career!
April 15, 2026 - City Conference Center
Contact: career.workshop@email.com
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Question 1:A. intentionality B. intentionally C. intention D. intentional
Question 2:A. that B. whom C. whose D. who
Question 3:A. had taught B. which taught C. taught D. teaching
Question 4:A. variables B. controllables C. essentials D. fundamentals
Question 5:A. stand up B. stand by C. stand for D. stand out
Question 6:A. An B. Ø (no article) C. A D. The
Read of the following leaflet 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 from 7 to 12.
ACT NOW: SAVE OUR PLANET
Why Should You Care?
Today, our planet is facing three planetary (7)_________: climate change, biodiversity loss, and
widespread pollution. These growing problems are (8)_________ by unsustainable consumption and
harmful daily habits of modern society.
What Can You Do?
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When it comes to protecting our environment, every small action (9)_________ toward creating
positive change. (10)_________ governments and large industries play a major role, individuals can
also make a real difference.
Consider using (11)_________ like walking, cycling, or taking public transit daily. Taking collective
action today is (12)_________ making individual efforts alone tomorrow.
Speak up. Take action. Protect our planet!
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Question 7:A. crises B. catastrophes C. emergencies D. disasters
Question 8:A. driven B. caused C. fuelled D. triggered
Question 9:A. makes a difference B. goes a long way
C. adds up over time D. counts for something
Question 10:A. Although B. Despite C. However D. Nevertheless
Question 11:A. transport options sustainable B. sustainable options transport
C. sustainable transport options D. options transport sustainable
Question 12:A. more impactful than B. as impactful as
C. the most impactful than D. far more impactful than
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet 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. Anna: That's the beauty of a knowledge potluck - everyone brings something to teach, and everyone
leaves with something new to learn!
b. Tom: Yes! And I'm so excited because I can finally learn how to make sourdough bread from Mrs.
Chen in exchange.
c. Anna: Hey Tom, I heard you're teaching guitar at the community skill-sharing event this weekend!
A. a-b-c B. c-b-a C. b-c-a D. c-a-b
Question 14:
a. Lisa: Before I accept any job offer, I always spend time researching the company's culture because I
want to make sure it matches my values and working style.
b. David: When I interview next time, I will pay attention to how managers treat their staff, and I'll notice
whether employees seem happy or stressed during my office visit.
c. David: That's really smart, and I wish I had done the same thing before I joined my current company,
which turned out to be quite toxic.
d. Lisa: Exactly, because choosing a workplace is like choosing a second home, and you deserve to find a
culture where you can truly grow and thrive!
e. Lisa: You can learn a lot by reading employee reviews online, and you should also try to connect with
current workers on LinkedIn so that you can ask them honest questions.
A. a-c-e-b-d B. e-d-c-a-b C. b-d-e-a-c D. a-b-c-e-d
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Question 15:
Dear Professor Williams,
a. Therefore, I hope that you understand why I see my graduation as a starting point, not a finish line,
because true education never ends.
b. Since knowledge keeps evolving every day, I feel that holding a "final" diploma would create an
illusion that I have learned everything I need to know.
c. Although I have completed all my courses, I strongly believe that my final diploma should never be
issued because learning is a lifelong journey.
d. If we stop learning after we receive our degrees, we will fall behind in this fast-changing world where
new skills are constantly required.
e. When I first entered university, I thought that graduation would be the end of my education, but now I
realize that it is only the beginning.
Sincerely,
LK
A. d-c-b-e-a B. e-a-d-c-b C. c-e-b-d-a D. b-e-d-c-a
Question 16:
a. For example, a doctor who studies art and technology can design better medical tools, while a teacher
who learns psychology and music can create more engaging lessons for students.
b. Although some people believe that focusing on one subject is safer, those who explore diverse
knowledge landscapes often find unique opportunities that lead to fulfilling careers.
c. In today's modern world, many successful professionals build their careers by exploring different fields
of knowledge, and this approach is called intellectual wanderlust.
d. Therefore, if you want to stand out in your profession, you should embrace curiosity and never stop
wandering through new fields of learning.
e. When people learn skills from various areas, they become more creative because they can connect ideas
that others might never see together.
A. a-b-c-e-d B. b-e-c-a-d C. c-e-a-b-d D. e-a-b-c-d
Question 17:
a. If we want to save endangered species and preserve natural habitats, we must empower local
communities to become wildlife guardians since they are the true heroes of conservation.
b. When local people are involved in protecting animals and forests, they feel a sense of ownership
because they understand that healthy ecosystems bring benefits to their families and future generations.
c. Although governments and organizations play important roles, community-based conservation works
better because locals have traditional knowledge, and they can monitor wildlife areas every single day.
d. Around the world, a powerful movement is growing where local communities become the protectors of
wildlife, and this approach is changing how we think about conservation.
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e. For instance, farmers in Africa now guard lions instead of killing them, while fishermen in Asia protect
coral reefs because ecotourism creates jobs and income for their villages.
A. d-a-c-e-b B. d-c-b-e-a C. d-e-a-b-c D. d-b-e-c-a
Read the following passage about A Path Toward Sustainable Solutions 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 from 18 to 22.
Water stands at the center of the global climate emergency, fundamentally shaping how
environmental changes manifest across our planet. (18)_________. Rising atmospheric temperatures alter
precipitation patterns dramatically, triggering increasingly erratic meteorological phenomena, including
catastrophic floods, prolonged droughts, and diminishing glacial reserves. (19)_________. Water scarcity,
which threatens nearly half of humanity during certain periods annually, represents one of the most pressing
humanitarian challenges of our era. Climate variability exacerbates freshwater depletion, accelerates polar
ice deterioration, degrades aquatic habitats, and intensifies contamination levels. Agricultural practices,
(20)_________.
Simultaneously, hydro-meteorological hazards are escalating in both frequency and severity.
Extreme weather events have multiplied significantly; these disasters account for most fatalities linked to
natural catastrophes. Such phenomena inflict substantial economic devastation and profound societal
disruption across vulnerable communities. (21)_________. Preserving critical ecosystems like wetlands
facilitates carbon sequestration while mitigating disaster vulnerability. Modernizing infrastructure,
implementing early-warning mechanisms, and adopting climate-resilient agricultural techniques can
strengthen adaptive capacity considerably. (22)_________. Sustainable resource stewardship and ecological
preservation constitute fundamental pillars for ensuring environmental equilibrium, public health protection,
and enduring developmental progress.
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Question 18:
A. It is through atmospheric carbon concentration increases that climate change most intensifies global
warming effects
B. It is through hydrological cycle disruptions that climate change most devastates ecosystems and human
societies
C. It is through land-use changes that climate change most severely disrupts ecological balance across
regions
D. It is through oceanic heat absorption that climate change most significantly alters marine environments
Question 19:
A. What concerns scientists most is that over two billion people currently lack potable water
B. What concerns scientists most was that over two billion people currently lacked access to potable water
C. What concerns scientists most are that over two billion people currently lack access to potable water
D. What concerns scientists most is whether over two billion people currently lack access to potable water
Question 20:
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A. where most available freshwater is consumed, food security is placed in unprecedented jeopardy
worldwide by agricultural practices
B. that consume the majority of available freshwater, have increasingly put food security in unprecedented
jeopardy worldwide
C. that consumed the majority of available freshwater, continue to put food security in unprecedented
jeopardy worldwide
D. which consume the majority of available freshwater, put food security in unprecedented jeopardy
worldwide
Question 21:
A. Moreover, their impacts are increasingly felt across both developed and developing nations
B. Nevertheless, viable solutions exist through enhanced water governance strategies
C. However, these disasters continue to escalate despite global mitigation efforts
D. Consequently, adaptation measures remain insufficient in many high-risk regions
Question 22:
A. However, addressing environmental challenges remains insufficient for resolving climate transformation
issues effectively worldwide
B. Consequently, addressing adaptation strategies remains necessary for mitigating climate impacts in
vulnerable regions effectively
C. Ultimately, addressing hydrological challenges remains indispensable for confronting climate
transformation effectively
D. Moreover, addressing climate variability remains essential for understanding environmental changes
across different global regions
Read the following passage about RNA-Based Regulation in Salmonella and mark the letter A, B, C
or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.
Salmonella represents a significant pathogenic threat to human health worldwide, causing millions of
infections annually. Recent scientific investigations have unveiled sophisticated molecular strategies that
this bacterium employs to invade host cells successfully. Understanding these intricate mechanisms proves
essential for developing novel therapeutic interventions against bacterial diseases. The hilD gene emerges as
a pivotal regulatory element orchestrating virulence factor expression during infection processes.
The secondary architecture of hilD messenger RNA constitutes a fundamental determinant in
controlling gene expression patterns. Producing virulence-associated proteins demands substantial metabolic
resources; consequently, bacteria must meticulously govern these energetically expensive processes. The
folding configuration of this transcript can either obstruct or facilitate translation initiation, thereby
dictating whether invasion-related genetic programs become activated. This structural regulation enables
precise temporal control over pathogenic capabilities.
Remarkably, minute alterations in RNA conformation can dramatically transform Salmonella's
infectious potential within host organisms. Various regulatory proteins interact with these molecular
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structures, modulating their stability and accessibility. Environmental stimuli additionally influence
structural dynamics, permitting the bacterium to adapt responsively to fluctuating conditions encountered
during colonization. Such plasticity provides considerable advantages for survival across diverse ecological
niches.
Post-transcriptional regulation through RNA architecture represents a critical mechanism governing
bacterial pathogenicity. These findings illuminate how subtle molecular processes can profoundly
impact infection outcomes and disease progression. Furthermore, this knowledge potentially identifies
promising targets for antimicrobial development strategies. Scientists anticipate that disrupting these
regulatory networks might attenuate virulence without promoting resistance development, offering
innovative approaches to combat infectious diseases effectively.
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Question 23: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage regarding Salmonella's virulence
regulation?
A. The specific host cell receptors that Salmonella targets during invasion
B. The role of hilD messenger RNA secondary structure in gene expression
C. The influence of environmental stimuli on RNA structural dynamics
D. The metabolic costs associated with producing virulence proteins
Question 24: The word “pivotal” in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _________.
A. crucial B. negligible C. fundamental D. indispensable
Question 25: The word “dictating” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by _________.
A. suggesting B. undermining C. requesting D. determining
Question 26: The word “their” in paragraph 3 refers to _________.
A. molecular structures B. regulatory proteins
C. host organisms D. RNA conformations
Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A. Such discoveries obscure why obvious cellular mechanisms might minimally influence recovery results
and illness development.
B. These revelations demonstrate that insignificant atomic reactions could substantially determine treatment
responses and health decline.
C. Such discoveries clarify how minor molecular activities can significantly affect infectious consequences
and disease advancement.
D. These revelations indicate where apparent genetic functions may considerably transform diagnostic
findings and symptom escalation.
Question 28: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Producing virulence proteins requires minimal metabolic energy from bacteria.
B. Environmental stimuli have negligible influence on RNA structural dynamics.
C. Regulatory proteins primarily decrease molecular structure stability rates.
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D. Disrupting regulatory networks might reduce virulence without resistance.
Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention why understanding Salmonella's molecular
mechanisms is important?
A. Paragraph 3 B. Paragraph 1 C. Paragraph 2 D. Paragraph 4
Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer mention what potential advantage is suggested about
targeting RNA regulatory networks?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 3 C. Paragraph 4 D. Paragraph 2
Read the following passage about the A Nature-Based Solution for Environmental Restoration and
mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following
questions from 31 to 40.
Rewilding represents an innovative conservation approach that allows ecosystems to recover through
natural processes rather than intensive human management. This philosophy essentially means letting
nature take its course, enabling landscapes to regenerate autonomously without constant intervention. [I]
Unlike traditional conservation methods requiring perpetual maintenance, rewilding trusts ecological
systems to restore themselves when given adequate opportunity. Proponents argue that this hands-off
methodology can effectively reverse decades of environmental degradation while simultaneously reducing
management costs associated with conventional preservation strategies.
This restoration technique encompasses diverse implementation strategies tailored to specific
environmental contexts. Practitioners may reintroduce extirpated species that once inhabited particular
regions, thereby reestablishing crucial ecological relationships. Additionally, reducing anthropogenic
pressures such as intensive agricultural practices permits degraded habitats to recuperate naturally. [II]
These multifaceted approaches collectively aim to reconstruct biodiversity and reinstate ecological
equilibrium across terrestrial and aquatic environments.
The imperative for rewilding stems from unprecedented environmental deterioration attributed to
human activities. Habitat fragmentation, climatic disruption, and unsustainable farming systems have
precipitated a biodiversity crisis threatening countless species with extinction. [III] Scientific assessments
indicate that our current extinction rates exceed natural background levels by approximately one thousand
times. Rewilding offers a pragmatic mechanism to remediate damaged ecosystems while addressing the
interconnected challenges of species decline and climate instability.
Despite its promising potential, rewilding implementation encounters significant obstacles requiring
careful consideration. Concerns regarding agricultural productivity, territorial utilization, and ramifications
for indigenous communities necessitate thoughtful deliberation. [IV] Successful initiatives demand
collaborative engagement with local stakeholders to balance ecological objectives against socioeconomic
realities. Nevertheless, when executed judiciously, rewilding delivers substantial benefits, including
enhanced carbon sequestration, improved ecosystem resilience, and diversified economic
opportunities through ecotourism ventures. These advantages position rewilding as a compelling strategy
for achieving long-term environmental sustainability.
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Question 31: The phrase “letting nature take its course” in paragraph 1 has the closest meaning to
_________.
A. stand back B. step up C. jump in D. take over
Question 32: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a benefit of rewilding?
A. Increased carbon sequestration capabilities
B. Improved ecosystem resilience
C. Diversified economic opportunities through ecotourism
D. Reduced frequency of natural disaster occurrences
Question 33: Where in the paragraph does the following sentence best fit?
Furthermore, restoration efforts extend to rehabilitating forests, wetlands, and marine ecosystems.
A. [I] B. [II] C. [III] D. [IV]
Question 34: The word “recuperate” in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _________.
A. rehabilitate B. rejuvenate C. revitalize D. deteriorate
Question 35: Which of the following best summarises paragraph 3?
A. Rewilding primarily focuses on preventing habitat fragmentation through advanced technological
interventions globally.
B. Scientific research confirms that extinction rates have remained stable despite ongoing human activities
recently.
C. Human-caused environmental damage necessitates rewilding as a practical solution for ecological
restoration efforts.
D. Unsustainable farming represents the sole factor contributing to biodiversity decline across terrestrial
ecosystems.
Question 36: The word “our” in paragraph 3 refers to _________.
A. human beings
B. scientific assessments
C. ecological systems
D. endangered species
Question 37: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Traditional conservation requires fewer resources than rewilding approaches.
B. Successful rewilding demands collaboration with local stakeholders actively.
C. Habitat fragmentation remains unrelated to current biodiversity crises.
D. Ecotourism ventures consistently undermine rewilding implementation efforts.
Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A. However, careful rewilding implementation yields considerable gains in carbon storage, ecological
stability, and tourism revenue.
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B. Therefore, hasty rewilding execution creates minimal impact on carbon emissions, habitat balance, and
farming profits.
C. Moreover, careless rewilding application produces negligible effects on oxygen levels, species diversity,
and urban growth.
D. Furthermore, rapid rewilding adoption generates marginal results in waste reduction, soil quality, and
industrial income.
Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Rewilding initiatives have completely replaced traditional conservation methods worldwide.
B. Indigenous communities universally support rewilding projects without any reservations.
C. Intensive agricultural practices consistently enhance natural habitat recovery rates.
D. Ignoring community concerns could potentially undermine the rewilding project's success.
Question 40: Which of the following best summarises the passage?
A. Rewilding has completely eliminated biodiversity loss through species reintroduction programs without
facing obstacles.
B. Traditional conservation methods remain superior to rewilding approaches in addressing current
environmental challenges.
C. Rewilding offers promising ecological restoration benefits despite requiring careful stakeholder
collaboration for success.
D. Environmental deterioration has made rewilding impossible due to insurmountable agricultural and
community opposition.
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