PRACTICE TEST 2

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.
21ST ANNUAL CHILDREN'S BOOK FAIR
Vienna, Austria City of Vienna Exhibition Center May 19-23 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
daily The European Book Foundation will open the doors of the 21st annual
children's book (1) ________ from Thursday May 19 through Monday May
23. More than 200 exhibitors (2) ________, including the most important
bookstores and (3) _________ houses devoted (4) _________ children's
literature and education. For the first two days, from 10 to 2, the fair is open
exclusively to groups of pupils on official school excursions. After 2 on these
days, and from the 21st to the 23rd, it is open to all interested members of the public. There will be workshops on
literature, art, and computing as well as dancing, music, and puppet shows, (5) ________ the kids will be very
excited. This year, for the first time, Lorenzo the Magnificent will be performing magic on Saturday and Sunday.
Meet-the-author sessions and book-signings take (6) __________ daily.
Question 1: A. mark B. fair C. library D. reading
Question 2: A. will take part B. would take part C. can take part D. might take part
Question 3: A. publishers B. publish C. published D. publishing
Question 4: A. at B. to C. with D. about
Question 5: A. which B. when C. why D. where
Question 6: A. off B. care C. advantage D. place

Read 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.
YOU'RE INVITED!
We welcome contributions for (7)_____ in the monthly journal Workplace. Submissions may be published in one of
the following five sections:
"Innovative Practices" features articles about (8) _________ organization engaged in practices, at least on a
pilot basis, that are at the forefront of workplace change.
"From the Floor" provides a forum for those (9) _________ lives have been changed through innovative
workplace practices. Articles of workplace transformation should (10)_____ an analysis of why they have
been successful or unsuccessful.
"Cross Currents" contains news and commentary highlighting the resistance to or lack (11)_____
understanding of progressive workplace practices.
"Readers' Forum" contains short pieces of commentary, discussion, and exchange of information about the
changing workplace.
"In the News" serves as a clearinghouse for published (12) ________ on pathbreaking workplace practices
worldwide.
We encourage you to send clippings from newspapers, magazines, and other publications. Address inquiries and
submissions to Lynn Venable, Senior Editor, Workplace Box 2527 Aukland, New Zealand
Question 7: A. publicize B. public C. publication D. publisher
Question 8: A. the B. an C. a D. no articles
Question 9: A. who B. whose C. whom D. which
Question 10: A. follow B. criticize C. argue D. include
Question 11: A. on B. in C. about D. of
Question 12: A. information B. informative C. inform D. form
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. Eunsung: Hi, Mark. My name is Eunsung. I'm an international student from South Korea.
b. Mark: Oh, wow. I love learning about different countries.
c. Mark: Hi, I'm Mark. I'm from here in New York. I live near the University.
(Adapted from I-Learn Smart World)
A. a-b-c B. c-a-b C. b-a-c D. b-c-a
Question 14:
a. Peter: That’s a really good idea.
b. Mary: I want to go to university, but it's really hard to choose one.
c. Peter: Me too. There are too many things to think about.
d. Mary: Maybe we should make a list of what we think is most important and just focus on that.
e. Peter: Mary, do you know what you're doing after graduation yet?
(Adapted from I-Learn Smart World)
A. c-b-a-d-e B. a-b-c-d-e C. e-b-c-d-a D. e-b-c-a-d
Question 15:
Dear John,
a. I'm excited to share some great news about recent initiatives at our school to protect wildlife.
b. Students are actively involved in organising awareness campaigns and fundraisers to support wildlife
conservation efforts.
c. I hope this letter finds you well!
d. Overall, these initiatives reflect our commitment to preserving biodiversity and making a positive impact on the
environment.
e. Our school has implemented a recycling programme to reduce waste and protect habitats. We've started a garden
to provide a safe space for local wildlife to thrive.
Warm regards.
A. c-a-e-b-d B. c-a-b-e-d C. d-a-b-e-c D. d-b-a-c-e
Question 16:
a. Lifelong learning is especially relevant in today's changing world.
b. Whatever choice you make, remember to keep on learning new knowledge and skills. In fact, learning does not
stop after graduation because it is a lifelong process.
c. Remember that learning is a lifelong journey, so enjoy every moment of it.
d. In a few weeks' time, you'll complete your secondary education.
e. Some of you may have already made plans for continuing your studies at university or vocational school, while
others may wish to start working right away.
(Adapted from Global Success)
A. a-b-e-c-d B. d-a-e-b-c C. d-c-a-b-e D. d-e-b-a-c
Question 17:
a. Lanterns also caused wildfires in the past.
b. The frames of the lanterns can harm wild animals, and many animals mistake the balloons for food.
c. However, the litter left behind the balloons and lanterns is hard to decompose.
d. They are also flown for bringing good luck and sending wishes to the sky.
e. In countries such as China, India, and Japan, releasing balloons or sky lanterns provides a spectacular sight.
(Adapted from Global Success)
A. d-b-a-c-e B. e-c-a-d-b C. e-d-c-b-a D. c-b-a-d-e
Read the following passage about Chat GPT 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.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE BORN OF CHATGPT
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (18) ___________. Out of which, the chatbot
technology has experienced tremendous advancements in recent years, especially with ChatGPT emerging as a
notable AI language model. This comprehensive review delves into the background, applications, key challenges,
and future directions of ChatGPT.
We begin by exploring its origins, development, and underlying technology, before examining its wide-ranging
applications across industries such as customer service, healthcare, and education. We also highlight the critical
challenges that ChatGPT faces, including ethical concerns, data biases, and safety issues, while discussing potential
mitigation strategies. Finally, we envision the future of ChatGPT by exploring areas of further research and
development, focusing on its integration with other technologies, improved human-AI interaction, and addressing
the digital divide. This review offers valuable insights for researchers, developers, and stakeholders (19)
_________.
This study (20) _________, spanning from data processing and hypothesis generation to collaboration and
public outreach. Furthermore, the paper examines the potential challenges and ethical concerns surrounding the use
of ChatGPT in research, while highlighting the importance of striking a balance between AI-assisted innovation
and human expertise. (21) _________ and how ChatGPT can invoke challenges to such notion. This work also
includes some biases and limitations of ChatGPT. It is worth to note that despite of several controversies and
ethical concerns, ChatGPT (22) _________ in a very short span of time.
(Adapted from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266734522300024X )
Question 18: A. have been transforming the landscape of scientific research
B. has been transforming the landscape of scientific research
C. transforming the landscape of scientific research
D. transform the landscape of scientific research
Question 19: A. interested in the ever-evolving landscape of AI-driven conversational agents.
B. curious in the ever-evolving landscape of AI-driven conversational agents.
C. leave behind the ever-evolving landscape of AI-driven conversational agents.
D. answer for the ever-evolving landscape of AI-driven conversational agents.
Question 20: A. explores the various ways ChatGPT has been revolutionizing scientific research
B. the various ways ChatGPT explored has been revolutionizing scientific research
C. has been revolutionizing scientific research explores the various ways ChatGPT
D. the various ways to explore ChatGPT has been revolutionizing scientific research
Question 21: A. A paper presents several ethical issues in existing computing domain
B. An paper presents several ethical issues in existing computing domain
C. The paper presents several ethical issues in existing computing domain
D. paper presents several ethical issues in existing computing domain
Question 22: A. have attracted remarkable attentions from academia, research, and industries
B. has attarcted remarkable attentions from academia, research, and industries
C. had attracted remarkable attentions from academia, research, and industries
D. to have attracted remarkable attentions from academia, research, and industries

Read the following passage about nomophibia 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.
SCREEN TIME: MENTAL HEALTH MENACE OR SCAPEGOAT?
 "Have smartphones destroyed a generation?" Jean Twenge - a psychology professor at San Diego State
University - asked in her controversial book, iGen. In the book, she argues that those born after 1995 are facing "a
mental-health crisis", and she believes it can be linked to growing up with their noses pressed against a screen. Her
newest study provides more support for that connection, showing that teens who spent more than an hour or two a
day interacting with their gadgets were less happy on average than those who had more face time with others.
Twenge's conclusions have come up against criticism in the past. Some have accused her work of
oversimplifying or overlooking data that may tell a slightly different story. Twenge recognises that her study
suggests only a link between screen use and psychological well-being. A possible explanation is that kids are
running to their screens to escape from the things in life that are making them unhappy. However, the surveys can't
say whether screen time directly changes teens' mental health, the research states.
Philanthropist Melinda Gates, whose three children were also born after 1995, wrote in The Washington Post,
"phones and apps aren't good or bad by themselves, but for adolescents who don't yet have the emotional tools to
overcome life's problems, they can aggravate the difficulties of growing up."
At the same time, she said, kids are learning on their devices and connecting in novel ways. Other studies have
explored the connection between social media and isolation and how "likes" activate the brain's reward centre.
Some analyses have found that moderate use of these technologies is not harmful in itself and can even
improve children's social skills and build emotional strength.
(Adapted from CNN)
Question 23: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to the mental-health crisis in the
passage?
A. Spending too much time on smartphones
B. Lack of face-to-face social interaction
C. Excessive use of social media
D. Lack of emotional maturity to handle life’s challenges
Question 24: The word slightly in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____
A. completely B. a lot C. clearly D. a little
Question 25: The word aggravate in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____
A. worsen B. expect C. reject D. create
Question 26: The word it in paragraph 1 refers to ____
A. a mental-health crisis B. a generation
C. a screen D. her controversial book
Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A. Some studies suggest that using technology in moderation has no negative effects and can enhance children's
social abilities.
B. Using technology excessively can lead to negative consequences, even when used to improve social skills.
C. Moderate use of technology can cause harm to children's emotional strength and social abilities.
D. All studies agree that moderate use of technology has no impact on children's development.
Question 28: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Twenge's claims about the impact of screen use on teens have gone unchallenged.
B. Gates states that teenagers are using technology to interact in new, interesting ways.
C. According to Lenhart, technological devices play a significant role in our lives.
D. Twenge's book iGen has caused a great deal of discussion and argument.
Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer discuss the benefits of moderate technology use?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Question 30: In which paragraph does Jean Twenge discuss the emotional impact of screen time on teens?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Read the following passage about an interesting fact about the British 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.
WHY DO THE BRITISH DRIVE ON THE LEFT?
The United Kingdom is one of the few countries to drive on the left side of the road.
We look into the history of the driving law to find out more.
[I] The majority of today’s nations today drive on the right side of the road, following the rules of right-hand
traffic, or RHT, including the United States, Canada, Russia, and much of Europe. [II] But around one-third of the
world’s countries buck the trend with left-hand traffic rules, or LHT. The United Kingdom is one of these nations.
[III] In fact, the UK has a long history of following LHT that dates way back into British history, perhaps even as
far as the ancient Romans. [IV]
One of the trickiest aspects of adopting different driving rules from one country to the next is adjusting to
driving on the other side of the car. British cars were, and are, designed with the driver’s seat to the right, so that
the driver riding on the left side of the road can see the traffic coming ahead in the opposite direction. This is often
referred to as right-hand driving (not to be confused with right-hand traffic). By contrast, right-driving nations sit
on the left side, thereby partaking in left-hand driving.
Driving on the left was widespread around much of the Roman Empire for centuries. However, in 1792, the first
keep to the right law was passed in Pennsylvania in 1792, and many states across the US and Canada followed
suite. In France, meanwhile, Napoleon enforced the right hand driving rule across all French territories, which
continue to drive on the right today.
One of the reasons why British people still drive on the left is because they are an island nation, with no
neighboring right-hand traffic countries. Ireland also follows left-hand driving rules. By contrast, various
countries who are neighbors to right-hand traffic nations have adopted their rules to make traveling from one
country to the next easier. Several of the other left-hand driving nations are also islands, including Australia, Japan
and Malta.
(Adapted from thecollector.com)
Question 31. Where in paragraph I does the following sentence best fit?
But why do the British drive on the left, rather than following the widespread trend for the opposite?
A. [I] B. [II] C. [III] D. [IV]
Question 32. The phrase "neighboring right-hand traffic countries" in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by ____.
A. countries with similar driving rules B. countries that drive on the left
C. countries with different driving regulations D. countries that have no traffic laws
Question 33. The word "they" in paragraph 4 refers to ____.
A. Ireland B. British people C. island nation D. Japan
Question 34. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT a reason for the shift to right-hand driving?
A. The influence of the Roman Empire. B. The first keep to the right law in Pennsylvania.
C. Napoleon's enforcement in France. D. Widespread left-hand driving in the UK.
Question 35. Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 3?
A. Left-hand driving was common in the Roman Empire for centuries.
B. The first keep to the right law was enacted in Pennsylvania in 1792.
C. Napoleon's enforcement of driving rules affected French territories.
D. Historical events led to the establishment of right-hand driving in various countries.
Question 36. The word "enforced" in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.
A. mandated B. relaxed C. established D. supported
Question 37. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. All countries have switched to right-hand traffic for uniformity.
 B. Left-hand traffic is primarily observed in island nations.
C. The US was the first nation to adopt right-hand traffic.
D. The design of British cars accommodates left-hand driving.
Question 38. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph IV?
A. British drivers must adjust to different traffic regulations.
B. British people prefer to drive on the left for traditional reasons.
C. Adopting different driving sides can be challenging for drivers.
D. Driving on the left is essential for safety on British roads.
Question 39. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The historical context of driving rules has little impact on current practices.
B. Most countries are indifferent to the side of the road they drive on.
C. Geographic factors significantly influence driving regulations.
D. Changes in driving laws are implemented swiftly without resistance.
Question 40. Which of the following best summarizes the passage?
A. Driving practices worldwide vary due to historical, geographical, and cultural factors, with left-hand traffic
continuing in countries like the UK and its former colonies.
B. Most countries drive on the right side, while only a few, like the UK, maintain left-hand traffic due to
outdated traditions.
C. The rules governing driving are standardized globally and require little adaptation.
D. Historical driving rules have been abandoned in favor of modern practices in all nations.