Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange...

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions.

Question 16.

a. Nam: Hey! Long time no see! How have you been?

b. Nam: I’m great, just heading to work. Good to see you!

c. Minh: Not bad, thanks! And you?

A. c-a-b                B. b-a-c                        C. a-c-b                        D. a-b-c

Question 17.

a. Nam: Yes, we should all have these basic-life skills to be adults.

b. Nam: Because doing housework helps them develop life skills.

c. Anna: It’s true. Life skills such as cooking, cleaning, or taking care of others are really necessary for kids when they grow up.

d. Anna: Thank you for sharing your idea. It’s very useful for my project.

e. Anna: Why do you think children should do housework?

A. e-b-c-a-d                B. c-b-d-a-e                        C. d-a-e-b-c                        D. d-b-c-e-a

Question 18.

a. For example, we should turn off lights and electronics when they are not in use.

b. Overall, reducing energy consumption and investing in renewable energy sources are important solutions to the energy crisis.

c. The first suggestion is that we should reduce our energy consumption.

d. The climate crisis, which threatens both the global economy and the environment, is undoubtedly one of the most concerning issues of the twenty-first century.

e. Another useful suggestion would be to invest in renewable energy sources.

A. d-c-a-e-b                B. d-b-a-c-e                        C. c-b-d-e-a                        D. e-a-c-d-b

Question 19.

a. Despite these issues, the allure of exploring new places and experiencing different cultures continues to attract millions of travelers each year.

b. This surge in tourism has also encouraged local businesses, from restaurants to souvenir shops, to flourish, thereby boosting the local economy.

c. However, with increased foot traffic comes challenges, such as overcrowding and strain on infrastructure.

d. Tourism has become a vital part of many economies around the world, offering countless opportunities for growth and development.

e. In recent years, popular destinations have seen a significant increase in visitors, leading to a vibrant atmosphere filled with cultural exchanges.

A. d-a-e-b-c                B. d-b-c-e-a                        C. d-c-a-b-e                        D. d-e-b-c-a

Question 20.

a. Dear Mr. Lee,

b. Many people are moving to cities because there are more jobs, better services, and things to do. However, this also causes problems like overcrowding and pollution.

c. I am writing to tell you about urbanisation and how it is changing our city.

d. To solve these problems, we should focus on making the city cleaner, improving public transport, and adding more parks.

e. I would like to hear your ideas about how we can improve the situation. Best regards,

A. b-a-c-d-e                B. a-b-c-e-d                        C. a-c-b-e-d                        D. a-c-b-d-e