I. PRONUNCIATION ⇱
II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question. ⇱
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Sean: “How was your summer, Tim?”
Tim: “My parents took me to the Carnival of Brazil. I’ll never forget ______ many famous singers and artists there.”
9. Derek is meeting Kim at her house.
Derek: “Why on earth are you ______ dressed?”
Kim: “Well, I’m going to an important event tonight.”
10. Lan and Chris are talking in class at break time.
Lan: “Who ______ to you before you came into the class?”
Chris: “Oh, you mean Ms. Middleton. She’s my Maths teacher.”
13. Jane and David are talking about last night’s party.
Jane: “How was the party last night?”
David: “How fantastic it is! We had a barbecue and stayed outside chatting ______ one in the morning.”
14. Ben is inviting Mark to join the picnic.
Ben: “We are going to have a picnic next weekend. Would you like to join?”
Mark: “Thanks for your invitation, but ______”
III. Look at each sign or notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that matches its meaning. ⇱
IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage. ⇱
Personal development plays an important role in helping young students build a strong and positive foundation for their future life. It includes assisting students to get (17) ______ good study habits and improving interpersonal skills. One way to practice personal development is through self-reflection. Teenagers should take the (18) ______ to analyze their strengths and weaknesses and determine (19) ______ to best use them in the future. Through self-reflection, they can understand their purpose and set (20) ______ up for success both academically and socially. Another important aspect of personal development is emotional intelligence. It means having some common sense, (21) ______ responding to situations and getting on well with colleagues. Students, therefore, (22) ______ a lot from this area of personal development in their journey to adulthood.
V. Read the following and do as directed. ⇱
The outbreak of COVID-19 has brought about the rapid transition from traditional to tech-based working methods with the application of the Internet and teleconferencing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, most companies encountered numerous difficulties in their administration and operation. They didn’t get the chance to have face-to-face meetings with each other to discuss important issues, as well as failed to work on various projects together, due to social distancing measures. Teleconferencing appeared as the optimal solution as they provided the necessary infrastructure to maintain continuity in work. Virtual platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet facilitated regular meetings, project management and even large-scale conferences and webinars.
In the post-pandemic era, the convenience of teleconferencing has led to a shift in the way we work and interact. Many organizations have decided to adopt a hybrid work model (the combination of working in an office and working from home) or fully remote work arrangements by means of virtual meeting apps. These apps provide employees with greater flexibility. In other words, all meetings and conferences can be conducted on virtual platforms so that it is unnecessary for employees to show up. Consequently, they can balance their professional and personal lives more effectively, resulting in increased job satisfaction and productivity. Participants across different time zones can join the meetings without their physical presence.
a. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False:
b. Choose the correct answer to each question:
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence. ⇱
VII. Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) that indicates the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph / letter. ⇱
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a. One morning, I had to make a phone call to my client to discuss the terms of the contract.
b. However, my colleagues didn’t make fun of me; they laughed with me and gave me a slow clap.
c. Instead, I mistakenly called a pizza place, and my whole office heard the call because of a phone system error.
d. This taught me to laugh at my mistakes and not take myself too seriously.
e. Hi, everyone! I would like to share an embarrassing moment that I wish I could forget.
36.
a. From what we have found, we suggest that extracurricular programs should be expanded to match students’ interests.
b. Results showed that 40% of students prefer sports, 30% enjoy music and arts, and 20% participate in academic clubs.
c. Our recent survey asked students about their favorite extracurricular activities.
d. Moreover, many students expressed a desire for more diverse activity options.
e. Additionally, 10% of students are involved in volunteer work.
VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it. ⇱
37. My father no longer owns that car. (BELONG)
> > That car used (37) .
38. My advice to you would be to carefully consider buying an insurance policy. (TWICE)
> > I think you (38) buying an insurance policy.
39. After making my own decision, I called my friend to share the news. (MIND)
> > By the time I called my friend to share the news, (39) .
40. Peter managed to save a lot of money despite his small salary. (SUCCEEDED)
> > Small (40) a lot of money.
VIII. Look at the entry of the word “mind” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with TWO or THREE words. ⇱
