Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part

differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. flag B. save C. bat D. lab
Question 2: A. leave B. teach C. speak D. learn
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each the following questions.
Question 3: A. intend B. install C. follow D. decide
Question 4: A. politician B. investigate C. artificial D. controversial
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 5: The cost of living ___ dramatically in the last few years, making it harder for many
people to afford basic necessities.
A. rises B. rising C. rise D. has risen
Question 6: The students had completed their assignments before the deadline, ____________?
A. hadn't they B. didn't they C. weren't they D. don't they
Question 7: This math problem is ___ than the one we solved yesterday.
A. hard B. harder C. hardest D. more
harder
Question 8: They tried ______ different recipes, but they couldn't get the taste right.
A. making B. to make C. make D. to making
Question 9: Marie met her second husband not long after her first marriage ______.
A. broke in B. broke down C. broke up D. broke off
Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks
from 10 to 15.
JOIN OUR FASHION DESIGN COURSE!

Are you passionate (13) __________ fashion and design? Enroll in our program and embark on a creative
journey!

 Gain insights from leading fashion designers in our innovative studio.

 Learn fundamental design principles and explore (14) __________ styles.
 Acquire hands-on experience to build (15) __________ career in the fashion industry.

Contact us for more on our website or reach out at 155-1411!

Question 10: A. of B. in C. with D. about

D. ∅ (No article)
Question 11: A. distinctive B. distinct C. distinction D. distinctly
Question 12: A. a B. the C. an
 SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT: SPORTS DAY

- We’re excited to announce Sports Day ________ on June 10 at 8:00 AM on

the school field. Details:
 Relay Race: Each class must prepare a relay team. Each race will last
10 minutes.
 Best Athlete: Choose one student to ____________ their skills in the
"Best Athlete" competition.
- Get ready to show your talent and enthusiasm! _______ you have any
questions, contact Mr. Johnson in the PE department.

Question 13: A. held B. will hold C. will be held D. holding

Question 14: A. showcase B. shear C. shatter D. shiver
Question 15: A. Were B. If C. Did D. Had
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16:
a. Firstly, studying abroad offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a new
culture and language.
b. Secondly, it can enhance their career prospects by providing international experience.
c. Many students choose to study abroad for various reasons.
d. In addition, students often make lifelong friendships and build a global network.
e. Finally, studying abroad helps students become more independent and adaptable.
A. c - a - b - d - e B. a - c - b - e - d
C. c - a - e - b - d D. c - a - d - b - e
Question 17:
a. Moreover, it can boost their mental well-being by reducing stress and improving mood.
b. Finally, it provides an opportunity for children to explore nature and develop a sense of
curiosity.
c. Dear Lisa, I hope you are doing well! I wanted to share some thoughts on the benefits of
outdoor activities for children.
d. Best regards.
e. Firstly, spending time outdoors helps children stay physically active and healthy.
f. Overall, encouraging children to engage in outdoor activities is beneficial for their overall
development.
A. c - e - b - a – f - d B. e - c - b - e - d - f
C. c - e - a - b – f - d D. c - a - d - b – f- e
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
Gardening has become a popular hobby for many people around the world. Firstly, gardening
offers numerous physical benefits. It is a great form of exercise that helps improve strength,
stamina, and flexibility. (18) ______. For example, digging, planting, and weeding provide a
full-body workout that can enhance overall fitness.
Secondly, gardening has significant mental health benefits. Spending time in nature and
working with plants can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. (19) ______, gardening allows
people to disconnect from their daily routines and focus on nurturing their plants. This is because
caring for plants can be very therapeutic and (20) ______.
Moreover, gardening can also have social benefits. Community gardens bring people
together, fostering a sense of community and cooperation. (21) ______, sharing gardening tips
and produce can create strong bonds between neighbors. It's like building a supportive network
that enhances both individual and collective well-being. By participating in community gardens,
people can learn from each other and (22) ______ of gardening is expended. They can also
contribute to a more sustainable environment by growing their food.
In summary, the benefits of gardening are extensive. They include mental health
improvements, connect with society and (23) ______. It's a rewarding activity that can bring joy
and satisfaction to anyone who practices it.

Question 18: A. This helps people stay active

B. Which helps people stay active
C. Making people stay active
D. It helps people stay active
Question 19: A. To garden regularly
B. Having gardened regularly
C. Gardening regularly
D. When gardening regularly
Question 20: A. to keep us relaxed
B. keeping us relaxed
C. keep us relaxed
D. to keeping us relaxed
Question 21:
A. from different parts of the community benefits of gardening
B. benefits from different parts of the community of gardening
C. gardening from different parts of the community benefits
D. benefits of gardening from different parts of the community
Question 22:
A. their knowledge B. its knowledge
C. our knowledge D. the knowledge
Question 23: A. we can lead a healthier life
B. lead a healthier life
C. we are leading a healthier life
D. to lead a healthier life

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.
THE BEST TIMES TO EXERCISE FOR HEALTHY SLEEP
Survey results among people (24) _____ exercise late at night have been variable, so you
should base your exercise times and intensity on what best suits your sleep schedule. Certain
exercises may be more beneficial for sleep than (25) _____. These include yoga, light stretching,
and breathing exercises.
[..] Other studies have yielded similar (26) _____. In one, people who exercised in the
evening experienced more slow-wave sleep and increased latency for rapid eye movement sleep
compared to the control group, as well as less stage 1 (or light) sleep. (27) _____, researchers
also noted that a higher core temperature – which can occur after intensive workouts – was (28)
_____ with lower sleep efficiency and more time awake after sleep onset. So while exercising
before bedtime may not be inherently harmful, vigorous workouts in the hour leading up to bed
can affect sleep efficiency and total sleep time.
(Adapted from sleepfoundation.org)
Question 24: A. which B. whose C. when D. what
Question 25: A. others B. the others C. another D. the other
Question 26: A. actions B. purposes C. results D. remarks
Question 27: A. Therefore B. Even C. So D. However
Question 28: A. interfered B. associated C. contended D. complied

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33
The world's most utilized email provider turned 20 on Monday. Gmail was launched on the
1st of April 2004. At that time, it was revolutionary because it offered a huge amount of storage,
and it was free. Some people thought it was a hoax because it was announced on April Fools'
Day. However, it was no joke. Gmail offered an enormous 1 gigabyte of storage for free. Many
other providers only provided 15 megabytes. At first, people could only sign up for Gmail after
receiving an invitation. It became a "must-have" tool for technology fans. Another reason for
Gmail's success is that it searched mails faster than any other email service at the time. It was
also better at filtering spam.
Since 2004, Gmail has become the world's biggest email provider. More than 1.7 billion
people use it. That's 20 per cent of the world population. Around 45 per cent of email users in the
USA use it. Over the years, Google has increased its free storage to 15 gigabytes and has added
many new features. One of these is a one-click unsubscribe button to keep unwanted mail away.
Another feature is an "undo send" button. This allows users to stop a mail from being sent after
clicking "send". The PC Mag website said Gmail is an important part of life today. It wrote:
"Gmail is so embedded in so many people's lives that hardly anyone thinks much about it." It is
likely people will use it forever.
(Adapted from breakingnewsenglish.com)
Question 29: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The launch of Gmail.
B. The features of Gmail.
C. The growth and impact of Gmail.
D. The comparison between Gmail and other email providers.
Question 30: The word hoax in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to:
A. joke B. error C. revolution D. surprise
Question 31: According to paragraph 1, why was Gmail considered revolutionary when it was
launched?
A. It was available to everyone immediately.
B. It offered a significant amount of storage for free.
C. It was launched on April Fools' Day.
D. It had a one-click unsubscribe button.
Question 32: The word it in paragraph 2 refers to:
A. Gmail B. storage C. mail D. spam
Question 33: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Gmail initially required an invitation to sign up.
B. Gmail provided less storage than other email providers at launch.
C. Gmail has features to filter spam and undo sending emails.
D. Gmail is used by a large percentage of the global population.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions from 34 to 40
Taco Bell is set to expand the use of artificial intelligence voice technology in its drive-thrus
to hundreds of US locations by the end of this year, parent company Yum! Brands said
Wednesday.
The move means that when users pull up to place their order at a Taco Bell, there’s a good
chance they will be talking to a computer, rather than a human employee, on the other end.
Taco Bell isn’t the only fast-food chain to test having customers talk to AI in its drive-thrus in
an effort to free up employees to spend more time on other tasks and boost sales. But Taco Bell’s
expansion comes after a prominent rival had trouble trying to use similar technology.
McDonald’s said last month it was pulling the plug on the AI ordering technology that it was
testing at more than 100 US drive-thrus, after customers complained about the system getting
their orders wrong. Viral videos showed customers ending up with absurd orders as a result of
the McDonald’s AI drive-thru technology, like the woman who didn’t really want nine sweet
teas or the girl shouting “stop” at the screen as it tallies up more than two dozen orders of
chicken nuggets.
That AI struggled to perform well in a drive-thru setting isn’t totally surprising. The technology
needs to be trained on huge sets of voice samples to correctly understand the full range of human
accents and speech patterns, and noisy environments can throw off AI speech recognition tools.
And we all know the frustrating experience of being on the other end of a poorly functioning
computer assistant, desperately wishing we could just talk to a human.
But Lawrence Kim, chief innovation officer at Yum! Brands, told CNN he’s confident that
his company’s technology — which is already in use at 100 Taco Bell locations across 13 states
— won’t have the same issues. Instead, he said, the technology has actually led to greater
ordering accuracy, as well as happier employees and shorter drive-thru wait times.
“We are confident that we’ve approached this the right way,” Kim said in an interview, adding
that it’s taken two years of testing, gathering employee and customer feedback and improving
the technology to get to this point. Yum! Brands did not provide data on the improvements it said
it’s seen thanks to the AI ordering, beyond noting that it now earns $30 billion in sales (about
50% of its total revenue) from digital-first ordering channels.
(Adapted from edition.cnn.com)

Question 34: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Taco Bell's Bold Move: Expanding AI Technology Amid Industry Challenges
B. The Future of Fast-Food Ordering: Taco Bell and McDonald's AI Technology
C. McDonald's AI Technology Failures and Taco Bell's Expansion
D. Navigating AI Technology in Fast-Food: Lessons from Taco Bell and McDonald's AI
Question 35: According to paragraph 3, why did McDonald's decide to stop using AI technology
in their drive-thrus?
A. The AI technology could not understand different accents.
B. Employees were unhappy with the AI technology.
C. The AI technology struggled in noisy environments.
D. Customers complained about the system getting their orders wrong.
Question 36: The word they in paragraph 1 refers to
A. users B. human C. locations D. employee
Question 37: What does Lawrence Kim believe about his company's technology, according to
paragraph 4?
A. It has not received positive feedback from employees and customers.
B. It will reduce order accuracy.
C. It will increase drive-thru wait times.
D. It will not encounter the same issues as McDonald's technology.
Question 38: The word absurd in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. unusual B. predictable C. exact D. pleasing
Question 39: The word desperately in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by
A. urgently B. emotionally C. indifferently D. attentively
Question 40: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. AI technology has significantly improved revenue for all restaurants.
B. AI technology needs to be trained with many voice samples to work effectively.
C. AI technology cannot operate in noisy environments.
D. AI technology has completely replaced employees in fast-food restaurants.

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