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 36 to 40.

Question 36. a. The introduction of elevated foundations became widespread, raising living quarters above anticipated flood levels in high-risk zones.

b. Design innovations were complemented by the incorporation of waterproof materials and improved drainage systems surrounding residential structures.

c. Following devastating floods in the early 2020s, Vietnamese architects and urban planners pioneered resilient housing designs for flood-prone regions.

d. This architectural evolution represents a critical adaptation to increasingly severe hydrological events threatening rural and urban communities alike.

e. Government subsidies were made available to incentivize homeowners to retrofit existing properties with these protective features.

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

Question 37. a. Please review the attached proforma invoice and verify delivery address and tax information before dispatch.

b. Your order will be packed and dispatched via DHL Express within three business days nationwide.

c. Payment is due within seven days; late remittance may delay shipment scheduling and credit release.

d. For assistance, contact orders@meridiansupplies.com or call 1900-5566 for order status and changes.

e. We are pleased to confirm receipt of your purchase order for 120 adapters today.

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

Question 38. a. Paul: It’s been great working with you. Have a wonderful evening and safe journey home!

b. Jennifer: Thanks, Paul! You too. See you bright and early tomorrow morning.

c. Jennifer: Well, I think that’s everything for today. Are you heading out now?

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

Question 39. a. Olivia: Do you still take notes by hand during lectures?

b. Olivia: I guess it’s best to combine both methods depending on the situation.

c. Ryan: Exactly, handwriting adds a sense of mindfulness and creativity to learning.

d. Ryan: Not much. I type on my laptop now, but handwriting helps me remember better.

e. Olivia: That’s true, but typing allows faster note-taking during long discussions.

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

Question 40. a. I threw my hat in the ring for an English debate competition, hoping to showcase my speaking abilities.

b. Last spring, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and participate in my school’s debate club.

c. Yet when I faced experienced opponents, I struggled to articulate my arguments clearly and lost badly.

d. That challenge taught me that confidence comes from preparation and that losing builds character more than winning.

e. Rather than withdrawing from debate, I studied argumentation techniques and practiced with senior club members regularly.

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