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 12 to 16.

Question 12. 

a. In the future, smart cities will be designed to make life more convenient and sustainable for their residents.

b. Furthermore, transportation in these cities will be managed by self-driving cars and interconnected public transit, reducing traffic congestion and pollution.

c. These cities will be equipped with sensors to monitor air quality, energy use, and water levels, providing real-time data to improve city management.

d. Additionally, smart cities will also use renewable energy sources, like solar and wind power, to decrease their environmental impact.

e. In conclusion, with advanced technology and eco-friendly practices, smart cities promise a higher quality of life and a greener future.

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

Question 13. 

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

Question 14. 

a. It often starts with the excitement of being in a new place, followed by feelings of confusion and frustration as differences become clearer.

b. As time passes, adapting becomes easier, and many even learn to appreciate or blend the new culture with their own.

c. Culture shock is a common experience when moving to a different country or environment, as it involves adjusting to unfamiliar norms and practices.

d. For instance, language barriers, customs, and different social norms can make even everyday tasks challenging.

e. Eventually, a sense of balance is found as people grow more accustomed to their surroundings, resulting in personal growth and a broader perspective.

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

Question 15. 

a. Mai: Yeah, that’s true. But I feel like some students use their phones for educational apps or to take notes, so it could be inconvenient for them.

b. Lan: Honestly, I think it might be a good idea. Phones can be a huge distraction, and it’s hard to focus when everyone’s texting or scrolling during class.

c. Lan: I get that, but maybe they could have certain times or areas where phones are allowed. It would be more about controlling when and where they’re used, not a full ban.

d. Mai: That sounds fair. A balance between using them for learning and keeping them out of the way during lessons might work best.

e. Mai: I heard mobile phones will be banned at school next semester. What do you think about that?

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

Question 16. 

Dear Emily,

a. I hope you’re doing well! I just got back from an amazing trip to Vietnam and had to tell you about it.

b. If you ever get the chance to visit Vietnam, you should go! I’d love to travel with you someday.

c. I loved the food, especially ‘Pho’ in Hanoi!

d. The locals were also very welcoming, and learning a few Vietnamese phrases helped.

e. The views at Fansipan were breathtaking, and I explored beautiful cities like Da Nang and Nha Trang.

Take care,

Sarah

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