I. PRONUNCIATION ⇱
II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question. ⇱
Lan: “Who ______ to you before you came into the class?”
Chris: “Oh, you mean Ms. Middleton. She’s my Maths teacher.”
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.
Decide whether the following sentences are True or False
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence. ⇱
VII. Look at the entry of the word “mind” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with THREE words. ⇱
