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In the process of figuring out how to deal with the global plastic crisis, researchers (1) ______ a breakthrough discovery that shows...
A. awaited
B. made
C. reported
D. spread
... which accounts for around 40% of (2) ______ and endangers marine life.
A. ocean surfaces worldwide
B. surface oceans worldwide
C. ocean worldwide surfaces
D. worldwide surface oceans
(3) ______ having tiny bodies, these creatures possess bio-degrading abilities that can break down polyethylene, the main component (4) ______ up the form of plastic.
A. Irrespective of
B. Inview of
C. In spite of
D. In place of
... the main component (4) ______ up the form of plastic.
A. made
B. is made
C. which make
D. that makes
So far, humanity has (5) ______ a large quantity of plastic; furthermore, millions of plastic bags are consumed every day.
A. stepped down
B. given away
C. churned out
D. turned to
Most of these bags are thrown out and end up on landfill sites, which results in a rise (6) ______ the amount of plastic in the environment.
A. in
B. by
C. to
D. of
Hey, everyone! This week, we learned about different forms of media, and that got me (7) ______ about how my family consumes content.
A. think
B. thinking
C. to think
D. thought
My family loves baseball, and we’ve always tuned in to live (8) ______ on TV.
A. tabloids
B. broadcasts
C. channels
D. medium
I’ve been (9) ______ clipsof exciting plays on my feedso my friends and Ican comment on them.
A. adapting
B. exposing
C. posting
D. tagging
Ever since I was little, my family has enjoyed (10) ______ around the TV on Sunday afternoons to watch sports and game shows.
A. gather
B. to gather
C. to gathering
D. gathering
As for the radio, I think it’s a bit (11) ______, but my grandfather still keeps it to remember the old days.
A. provocative
B. outdated
C. informative
D. biased
That’s how my family interacts (12) ______ media.
A. with
B. into
C. for
D. at
a. Eric: Did you feel that earthquake last night?
b. Tom: Yeah, I felt it. I was sleeping when the ground started shaking. I was worried that the roof might collapse.
c. Mel: Well unlike you, I was awake when it happened. I was watching TV and suddenly the lamps began swaying. I knew it was an earthquake right away.
(Adapted from Explore New Worlds)
A. a-b-c
B. b-a-c
C. c-a-b
D. a-c-b
a. John: To be honest, I don’t support urbanisation.
b. John: No doubt about that. Still, urbanisation increases competition for jobs.
c. Laura: Maybe ... but don’t you agree that cities provide a better quality of life in general?
d. Laura: Why not? Don’t you think it leads to better education systems and improved career options for young people?
e. John: That’s not how I see it. Smog and overcrowding are real problems. I believe it’s better to have small cities than big ones.
(Adapted from Bright)
A. a-c-b-d-e
B. a-c-e-d-b
C. a-d-b-c-e
D. a-d-e-c-b
Hey Daniel,
I thought I’d give you a little peek into my daily routine as a morning news anchor.
a. We go live at 6:00 a.m., and before that I have to read up on the day’s news stories.
b. I start by getting an overview of the stories I’ll be reporting, and since we’re a local news station, we don’t report on foreign affairs.
c. The question I get asked the most is what time I wake up. 3:00 a.m.! By 4:30, I’m already in hair and makeup, getting camera-ready.
d. I wear block colors—no stripes, frills, or green. We use green screens to superimpose artificial backgrounds, so a green top wouldn’t show up against a green background.
e. You have to deal with breaking news as it comes in, but I have a lot of backup: a fact-checker makes sure all the details are accurate, a copy editor ensures the scripts sound natural, and if I become tongue-tied or mess up on air, I have the director in my ear.
It’s a fast-paced job, but I love it! Anyway, what have you been up to? Let’s catch up soon!
Love, Emma
(Adapted from English Discovery)
A. e-a-b-c-d
B. b-c-e-a-d
C. c-d-a-b-e
D. d-b-c-e-a
a. It is already being used to replace humans in tedious tasks such as data entry and cleaning.
b. In addition to this, AI is able to improve accuracy for certain tasks since AI does not get tired and make mistakes because of that.
c. The benefits that AI brings can assist humans in various tasks, from simple to complicated ones, and enable us to create even greater inventions.
d. Most people agree that AI can help free up human time and energy by automating tasks, which will allow humans to focus on more creative activities.
e. What is more, it can process data much faster than humans. For example, a new AI system can suggest correct treatments for 94% of cases with eye conditions.
(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World)
A. c-b-a-d-e
B. d-a-b-e-c
C. c-e-d-b-a
D. d-c-e-a-b
a. They will feel that their voices are heard, and they can contribute to society.
b. This way, they will be able to give voice to suggestions and solutions to problems they
care about.
c. To encourage young people to learn about and appreciate our cultural heritage, we organised an ideas competition.
d. Two 10th grade students suggested forming historical societies or local groups who have a keen interest in their history and heritage.
e. These groups will provide information about local heritage sites, organise special events to celebrate local festivals, and invite young people to discuss issues related to preserving the heritage.
(Adapted from Global Success)
A. c-a-b-d-e
B. d-b-c-a-e
C. d-e-a-c-b
D. c-d-e-b-a
The city has plants on roofs and in vertical gardens (18) ______.
A. as part of its intention to create a more biodiverse city
B. so it has the intention to create a more biodiverse city
C. using with an intention to create a more biodiverse city
D. whose intention is creating a more biodiverse city
But (19) ______, has also contributed to helping reduce urban heat, assist with sustainable water management, and improve the city’s biodiversity.
A. ‘greening’ the metropolis, the process of using plants to enhance a place
B. with ‘greening’ the metropolis, the plants-using process to enhance a place
C. ‘greening’ the metropolis acts as the process of using plants to enhance a place
D. also called the plants-using process to enhance a place, ‘greening’ the metropolis
Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, for example, (20) ______.
A. had people design it to catch rainwater with efficiency
B. has been designed to effectively catch rainwater
C. having been designed to catch rainwater with efficiency
D. of which design was to catch rainwater effectively
(21) ______, not horizontal.
A. Singapore has limited space for growth, so the only way to expand is to go vertical
B. After limiting space for growth, going vertical is the only way to expansion
C. While Singapore are limiting space for growth, vertical expansion is the only way
D. Singapore limits space for growth provided that vertical is the only way to expand
(22) ______ to learn from it as they plan their own cities.
A. The example Singapore provides is now being studied by several European cities
B. Singapore provides several European cities with an example in order to study
C. Several European cities are provided with an example so as to study by Singapore
D. Several European cities are now studying the example that Singapore provides
The word ‘vanish’ in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. disappear
B. withdraw
C. resurface
D. emerge
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of digital footprint?
A. apps used on a device
B. bank account passwords
C. Internet search history
D. social media comments
The phrase ‘tracked down’ in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ______.
A. overtaken
B. retrieved
C. captured
D. dissembled
The word ‘they’ in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
A. companies
B. databases
C. people
D. universities
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The Internet distinguishes between what you’d like to keep secret and what’s okay to share.
B. You can make life more difficult for cybercriminals by not putting personal details online.
C. People might judge you based on what they find out about your online life more than on who you are in real life.
D. Shaping online image, avoiding misinformation, and securing finances are three reasons mentioned as to why people should care about their digital footprint.
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 7?
A. Digital footprints are inevitable and only careless people leave traces of their online activity.
B. Digital footprints are unavoidable, though users can actively manage their content and visibility.
C. Digital footprints are an inescapable fact, so most online activity leaves lasting record unless intended not to.
D. Your online presence is more permanent than you think, hence controlling it requires avoiding the internet entirely.
In which paragraph does the author mention a temporal relationship?
A. Paragraph 4
B. Paragraph 5
C. Paragraph 6
D. Paragraph 7
In which paragraph does the author mention a commercial use of digital footprints?
A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraph 3
D. Paragraph 4
Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?
This approach targets the root cause of poverty rather than just its symptoms.
A. [I]
B. [II]
C. [III]
D. [IV]
The phrase ‘put an end to’ in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by ______.
A. step up
B. break off
C. crack down on
D. wipe out
According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way UNESCO fights poverty?
A. helping communities become self-sufficient
B. offering the opportunity to learn to all
C. providing direct humanitarian aid
D. spreading knowledge worldwide
The word ‘it’ in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. UNESCO
B. ASPnet
C. education
D. organisation
Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 4?
A. 40 countries signed a treaty at UNESCO’s Paris headquarters.
B. Educational leaders agreed to prioritize local over international aid.
C. UNESCO hosted a meeting to secure funding for global education plans.
D. The 2021 GEM resulted in commitments to boost financial support for education.
All of the following are true about the ASPnet EXCEPT ______.
A. It is one of UNESCO’s initiatives to foster educational progress.
B. Itconsists of over athousand educational institutions across 182 member countries.
C. It promotes innovative teaching methods and supports international collaboration.
D. Itoperates on both local and global levels to encourage idea-sharing.
The word ‘fruitful’ in paragraph 5 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. futile
B. uncooperative
C. impactful
D. progressive
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 5?
A. Communities learn independence by managing UNESCO’s projects themselves.
B. UNESCO’s initiatives educate and empower communities to resolve societal issues.
C. Teaching communities to tackle problems is the central focus of UNESCO’s projects.
D. UNESCO puts a greater emphasis on social problem-solving than economic develop-ment in its programs.
Which of the following can be inferred about UNESCO’s strategy?
A. It assumes education is a prerequisite for economic development.
B. It avoids collaboration with other anti-poverty organisations.
C. It gives priority to short-term relief over long-term solutions.
D. Its efforts aim at the poorest and most disadvantaged countries.
Which of the following best summarizes the passage?
A. By prioritizing education over aid, UNESCO empowers communities to achieve economic independence and reduce poverty worldwide.
B. UNESCO’s poverty reduction relies on school networks and summits to attract investment for localized educational programs.
C. UNESCO combats poverty through global education initiatives, fostering long-term community growth and international cooperation.
D. UNESCO’s strategy to fight poverty combines education projects with international funding to create sustainable community development.