I. PRONUNCIATION ⇱
II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question. ⇱
10. John and Pan are talking about their project.
John: “We’ll have enough time to finish our project ahead of schedule.”
Pan: “Yeah, I’ve been working on it diligently! ______, our efforts pay off!”
11. Tin and Sam are exchanging their personal information.
Tin: “When did you start to become a minimalist?”
Sam: “I ______ a minimalist since I ______ from the University of Fine Arts.”
14. Jim wants to invite his new friend, Chloe, to his birthday party.
Jim: “Would you like to come to my birthday party next weekend? I’m sure you will make a lot of friends there.”
Chloe: “Thanks for your invitation. ______, and I’ll call you later.”
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. ⇱
Last year was a special occasion when I (17) ______ my mind to experience the nomadic lifestyle in Mongolia. Living among nomadic families, I had a deep (18) ______ with nature and the simplicity of life that was both humbling and liberating. During my journey, each day began with the (19) ______ sounds of animals and the people preparing for a day, as well as brought new adventures from herding livestock across endless grasslands to sharing stories around the warmth of the ger camp. My daily activities depended (20) ______ the rhythm of nature, tending to animals before dawn, taking a midday break and gathering firewood for warmth in the afternoon. Interesting (21) ______ it was, living as a nomad presented some challenges such as harsh weather conditions, remote locations and the constant need to adapt. In the end, my experience of the nomadic lifestyle in Mongolia was not only a journey of exploration, but a profound lesson in living (22) ______ with nature.
V. Read the following and do as directed. ⇱
Most people think that going zero-waste is an impractical idea due to the omnipresence and convenience of plastic. But Moe has proved that a zero-waste lifestyle is easier than we think.
Moe Karl, a university graduate in environmental studies, has committed himself to a zero-waste lifestyle for about three years. Instead of taking plastic bags to the market, he carries boxes and net bags for everything from vegetables and meat to rice and pepper. Only in very dire circumstances does he buy packaged stuff at the supermarket. Even for things like pepper, peanut and rice, he brings along his own containers so that he can put them away on the shelf as soon as he arrives home.
When it comes to what has not been eaten at the end of the meal, he does not throw them away. He turns them into fertilizers for his vegetable garden. Every scrap there is, from leaves to eggshells, he puts in a container, sprinkles in some fungi and lets them do their work. It could get a bit smelly, but it does not matter when it is in open space. That is his own secret recipe for a vegetable garden that not only feeds his entire family, but some of his neighbor’s as well. Homegrown veggies certainly taste better than store-bought ones. By and large, his lifestyle helps reduce the amount of food waste and keep trash away from his living space.
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. Moreover, being part of a supportive group also keeps you motivated and responsible for your progress.
b. Joining a personal development program can make a big difference.
c. Overall, participating in a personal development program helps you have a purpose-driven life.
d. This program helps you learn more about yourself and enhance personal growth.
e. Through workshops and exercises, you can get to know your hidden talents and strengths, having a better understanding of your goals and values.
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a. Her decision earned her respect from her colleagues and strengthened her belief in always doing what’s right, even when it’s hard.
b. Despite feeling tempted, she ultimately chose to report the mistake.
c. My ex-colleague, Sarah, faced an ethical dilemma when she returned to her hometown and started work there.
d. However, she knew that correcting the error meant honesty and fairness to her employer and customers.
e. As the manager of a local grocery store, she discovered a billing error that could save her family hundreds of dollars on groceries.
VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it. ⇱
37. I have never met such a kind person as Dean. (KINDEST)
> > Dean is(37) .
38. The last time my brother went out with his friends was a very long time ago. (DONKEY’S)
> > It has been (38) together with his friends.
39. Although she was injured, she still took part in the whole project. (INVOLVED)
> > Despite her(39) with the whole project.
40. They made every effort to contact their distant relatives, but in vain. (LOST)
> > Try (40) with their distant relatives.
VIII. Look at the entry of the word “waste” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with TWO or THREE words. ⇱
