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 items from questions 13 to 17.

Question 13:

a. Anna: I just heard APT on Youtube, and it made my day!

b. Anna: Exactly! Music has such a powerful way of lifting our spirits.

c. Ben: That’s awesome! I love that song too; it always puts me in a good mood.

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

Question 14:

a. Furthermore, the high cost of living in cities often forces people to work longer hours, leading to a poor work-life balance.

b. In conclusion, while urban areas offer numerous opportunities, the associated social and financial pressures cannot be ignored.

c. However, this rapid growth brings about significant challenges, such as housing shortages and increased pollution levels.

d. Urbanization has become a global phenomenon, with more people moving to cities in search of better job prospects and modern amenities.

e. Consequently, many urban residents struggle to find affordable accommodation near their workplaces, resulting in long daily commutes.

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

Question 15:

a. Traditional gatherings such as family dinners and neighborhood events have long provided opportunities for people to strengthen their interpersonal bonds.

b. However, the widespread adoption of social networking sites has significantly expanded the ways in which individuals can initiate and nurture relationships.

c. Social interaction patterns have changed dramatically in recent decades as digital communication tools have become ubiquitous worldwide.

d. This shift has prompted researchers to investigate whether online friendships offer the same psychological benefits as those formed through physical proximity.

e. Consequently, many experts now suggest maintaining a healthy balance between virtual connections and real-world social engagements for optimal well-being.

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

Question 16:

Dear Valued Residents,

a. Therefore, we kindly request all households to separate their organic waste from recyclable materials starting next Monday.

b. We are writing to inform you about our new "Green Community" initiative aimed at reducing the neighborhood's carbon footprint.

c. For further details on the new collection schedule, please refer to the pamphlet attached to this notice.

d. We believe that through these small collective actions, we can significantly improve the local environment for our children.

e. In addition, special bins for plastic and glass will be placed at the end of each street to facilitate this process. Yours sincerely,

The Residents' Committee

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

Question 17:

a. Anna: Me too! Did you try the new coffee shop on Main Street?

b. Anna: I love spending weekends exploring new places.

c. Ben: Yes, their latte was amazing. We should go there together sometime.

d. Ben: Absolutely! How about next Saturday?

e. Anna: That sounds perfect!

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