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 from 13 to 17.

Question 13.

a. William: Precisely. Without foundational digital literacy, technological interventions remain superficial and ineffective.

b. William: Educational prerequisites constitute the most formidable obstacle to bridging the digital divide in developing nations.

c. Sophia: The infrastructure disparity between urban centers and rural peripheries exacerbates these educational inequalities significantly.

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

Question 14.

a. Sean: I agree. Sometimes people don’t realize how much unresolved issues affect their daily mood and relationships.

b. Sean: My cousin’s constant arguments at home are taking a toll on her mental health, and she’s finding it hard to break old patterns and communicate openly.

c. Serena: That’s true. Family conflicts often influence not just our personal life but also our work and social life.

d. Serena: That sounds really tough for your cousin. Getting stuck in the same family patterns is hard, and openly communicating requires courage and patience.

e. Serena: Dealing with family problems can be really stressful, especially when emotions run high and communication breaks down.

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

Question 15.

Dear Dr. John,

a. The psychological mechanisms underlying human resilience during catastrophic events have captured my research interest intensely.

b. I am writing to request your guidance regarding my doctoral dissertation proposal on crisis psychology.

c. Your seminal work on post-traumatic growth has provided invaluable theoretical frameworks for my investigation.

d. Specifically, I am intrigued by the neuroplasticity adaptations that facilitate emotional recovery following severe trauma.

e. Would you consider serving as my dissertation advisor for this complex interdisciplinary project?

Respectfully, Andrew

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

Question 16.

a. However, working professionals often burn the candle at both ends, juggling demanding schedules with personal obligations.

b. With the rise of the hustle culture, people are increasingly equating long hours with success.

c. Yet, research suggests that chronic overwork is counterproductive, leading to burnout and diminished productivity.

d. In the long run, prioritizing work-life balance is not just a luxury-it's the name of the game for sustainable success.

e. Employers must therefore rethink workplace policies to ensure employees can strike a balance without feeling guilty.

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

Question 17.

a. With the rapid evolution of technology, many traditional jobs are on the verge of becoming obsolete.

b. Workers who fail to keep up with the times may find themselves struggling to stay relevant in their industries.

c. Governments and companies must invest in reskilling programs to help employees get up to speed with emerging trends.

d. Ignoring this issue could result in a widening gap between those who adapt and those who are left in the dust.

e. The key to long-term career success is adaptability and a willingness to roll with the punches.

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