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 items from questions 1 to 5.

Question 1. 

a. Ethan: That sounds exciting. What kind of activities are included in the program?

b. Maya: I’m considering applying for a cultural exchange program next summer.

c. Maya: Participants usually attend language classes and take part in community projects.

d. Ethan: It must be a great opportunity to experience a different culture firsthand.

e. Maya: Exactly, and it could also improve my communication skills.

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

Question 2. 

Dear Mr. Daniel,

a. I am excited to join BlueSky Company because your values align with my passion for creativity and strategic marketing.

b. I am writing to apply for the Marketing Officer position at BlueSky Company, as advertised on your website.

c. With 3 years of marketing experience at Elite Vision Corporation, I have developed and implemented marketing strategies for new products, leading to a 20% revenue increase in the first year.

d. I believe my background and skills would allow me to contribute positively to BlueSky’s success.

e. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of discussing how I can add value to your team.

Yours sincerely, Ann

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

Question 3. 

a. Many young individuals believe that showcasing their successes will enhance their social status and attract attention.

b. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok encourage them to share curated versions of their lives, highlighting achievements, fashion and experiences.

c. As a result, the quest for likes and followers often overshadows genuine connections and personal fulfilment, intensifying pressure and anxiety.

d. However, this desire for validation can lead to a constant comparison with peers, fueling a competitive mindset.

e. Young people today often feel the need to show off, driven largely by social media culture.

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

Question 4. 

a. This shift means that future workers will need to focus on skills that machines cannot replicate, such as emotional intelligence and creative thinking.

b. In the future, the ability to adapt and learn continuously will become more valuable than ever.

c. As a result, employees and students must begin preparing today by developing skills that will be in demand tomorrow.

d. With the rise of artificial intelligence and robotics, the landscape of employment is undergoing a dramatic transformation.

e. Many traditional jobs are likely to disappear, especially those involving repetitive tasks that can easily be automated.

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

Question 5. 

a. Linda: That would be great. Thanks.

b. Linda: I like your shoes! They look very stylish. Where did you get them?

c. Mai: Thank you. I saw them advertised on a fashion website and bought them online. I'll send you the link.

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