Question 13. a. These initiatives have significantly enhanced the city’s environmental quality and improved residents’ well-being. b. In res...

Question 13.

a. These initiatives have significantly enhanced the city’s environmental quality and improved residents’ well-being.

b. In response, the local government introduced a series of green policies, including stricter emission controls and expanded public transport.

c. Over the last fifteen years, the industrial city of Norland has faced severe air pollution due to rapid urbanisation.

d. As a result, many factories have adopted cleaner technologies, reducing harmful emissions into the atmosphere.

e. Norland is now widely recognised as a model for sustainable urban development.

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

Question 14.

a. Anna: I’ve been trying to cut down on my screen time lately. What about you?

b. Anna: That sounds helpful. I might try that myself.

c. Anna: Does it make a difference?

d. Ben: I started using an app that tracks how long I’m on my phone each day.

e. Ben: Yeah, it helps me stay more aware of my habits and take breaks.

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

Question 15.

a. Tom: It’s just around the corner. You’ll see it next to a bakery.

b. Lisa: Thank you so much for your help!

c. Lisa: Excusae me, could you tell me where the nearest bus stop is?

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

Question 16.

a. In the end, this experience taught me the importance of teamwork and perseverance.

b. At first, I wasn’t sure whether we could complete the project on time.

c. Working on the group assignment over two weeks was both challenging and rewarding.

d. During that period, we had to conduct research, analyse data, and prepare a detailed presentation.

e. Despite the pressure, we eventually managed to finish everything successfully.

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

Question 17.

Dear Ms Johnson,

a. If you have any questions regarding the updated schedule or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at your convenience.

b. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this unexpected change may cause to your plans and arrangements.

c. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the conference has been rescheduled to September 15th, and all related activities will be adjusted accordingly.

d. We truly appreciate your understanding and continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you at the event.

e. We are writing to inform you about an important change to the upcoming conference that may affect your participation.

Yours sincerely,

Conference Organising Committee

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