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. Tom: That’s interesting! I prefer Science because experimenting in class makes learning more exciting.

b. Tom: Which subject do you enjoy studying the most, and why?

c. Daisy: I really enjoy History because learning about past events helps me understand the world better.

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

Question 14. 

a. Smith: Yes, I’ve started cycling to work because it reduces my carbon footprint and keeps me fit.

b. Peter: I agree, maybe I should start cycling occasionally instead of always relying on public transport.

c. Peter: That’s impressive! I usually take the electric bus, which is convenient and much cleaner than regular buses.

d. Peter: Have you considered using more eco-friendly transportation recently?

e. Smith: True, but I think biking is even better for the environment and it gives more freedom in traffic.

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

Question 15. 

Dear Sir/Madam,

a. In addition, I am interested in whether participants need any specific materials or prior experience.

b. I am reaching out to request more information about your upcoming life skills course.

c. Could you please also provide details about the enrollment process and important deadlines?

d. I would like to know the course schedule, fees, and the main topics covered, especially those related to communication, time management, and decision-making.

e. I would appreciate your assistance and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

Harry Kewell

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

Question 16. 

a. Whenever a method didn’t work, I adjusted my learning strategies to keep making steady progress.

b. I created a strict study schedule, reviewed my notes every day, so I wouldn’t sweep my weaknesses under the rug.

c. Over the past semester, I have made significant efforts to improve my academic performance, even when it meant going the extra mile.

d. Thanks to this consistent commitment, I can now see clear improvements in both my understanding of the subjects and my overall confidence.

e. Managing schoolwork alongside other responsibilities was often very challenging, but I strived to stay focused.

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

Question 17. 

a. Consequently, professionals increasingly seek careers in knowledge-intensive sectors, where adaptability, creative problem-solving, and cross-disciplinary skills are essential.

b. Against this backdrop of labour market transformation, new graduates face heightened competition, requiring a combination of technological competence and strong interpersonal skills.

c. This shift has led to a decline in labour demand in traditional sectors like manufacturing and retail, where routine tasks are increasingly automated.

d. At the same time, the rise of remote work and the gig economy has reshaped perceptions of job security, encouraging individuals to pursue diversified career paths and engage in continuous learning.

e. Employment patterns have shifted dramatically over the past decade due to rapid technological innovation and globalisation.

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