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

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a cohesive and coherent exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

Question 13. a. These efforts reflect a commitment to safeguarding cultural heritage, elevating Hue from a historical site to a living museum.

b. Traditional ceremonies and festivals have been revived within the citadel, attracting both domestic and international visitors.

c. The Imperial City of Hue has experienced remarkable conservation initiatives since the early 2000s, marking a renaissance in preservation.

d. Architectural restoration projects have meticulously reconstructed damaged pavilions, employing traditional techniques and authentic materials from the original era.

e. Concurrently, extensive documentation programs were established to record royal rituals, court music, and ceremonial practices that had nearly vanished.

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

Question 14. a. Please review the revised price list and acknowledge acceptance via the supplier portal upon login.

b. Existing quotations will be honoured; open orders will proceed under previously confirmed conditions as agreed.

c. New rates take effect on 1 December; volume discounts remain unchanged for 2026 contract cycles.

d. For clarification, contact your account manager or email pricing@polariscomponents.com for detailed guidance.

e. We are writing to inform you of updates to our pricing and terms effective next month.

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

Question 15. a. Anna: Congratulations on winning first place in the science competition! That’s absolutely amazing!

b. Anna: You really deserved it. All that hard work definitely paid off!

c. Chris: Thank you so much! I honestly didn’t expect to win at all.

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

Question 16. a. Jessica: Do you enjoy shopping in stores or online?

b. Jessica: So, both ways make shopping more interesting in their own right.

c. Jessica: I agree, but physical stores allow us to see the quality firsthand.

d. Brian: Yes, and that face-to-face interaction creates a sense of trust.

e. Brian: Online shopping saves time, but I miss the experience of browsing in person.

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

Question 17. a. During exam week last semester, I faced the consequences of putting off my revision until the very last minute.

b. I tried to cram five subjects in two days, believing I could learn the ropes quickly without systematic preparation.

c. This stressful period was a turning point that transformed my approach to studying and time management completely.

d. In reality, I retained almost nothing and performed poorly on tests despite staying awake for forty-eight hours.

e. Instead of repeating this mistake, I started using a planner and breaking study sessions into manageable chunks.

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