Question 13: a. Tom: No way! So he was basically broke and still managed to change how the whole world eats? b. Lily: Did you know the guy w...

Question 13:

a.        Tom: No way! So he was basically broke and still managed to change how the whole world eats?

b.        Lily: Did you know the guy who invented instant noodles was nearly bankrupt when he came up with the idea?

c.        Lily: Exactly! Sometimes, having nothing forces you to create something amazing.

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

Question 14:

a.        Anna: I just joined our neighborhood time bank last week, and I already earned two hours by teaching an elderly lady how to use her smartphone.

b.        Ben: So if I spend one hour fixing someone's bicycle, I can use that hour to get something I need, like a haircut or a home-cooked meal?

c.        Anna: It's pretty simple because you just offer a skill you have, and when someone needs it, you help them and earn time credits.

d.        Anna: Exactly, and the best part is that everyone's time is valued equally, whether you're a doctor or a student who can only walk dogs.

e.        Ben: That sounds interesting, but I'm still confused about how it actually works since I've never heard of it before.

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

Question 15:

Dear Marcus,

a.        If we don't learn from these tragedies soon, I'm afraid that more beautiful creatures will vanish forever from our planet.

b.        Since scientists are now studying these extinct animals through DNA and fossils, we can finally understand what mistakes our ancestors made.

c.        Because this subject has changed how I see the world, I really hope you will consider joining this course next semester.

d.        Although I just started my extinction studies course last month, I have already learned so many heartbreaking facts about lost species.

e.        When I discovered that the dodo bird disappeared because sailors hunted them for food, I felt truly sad about human carelessness.

Your friend,

Z

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

Question 16:

a.        Since newcomers often speak different dialects and follow unfamiliar customs, tensions between locals and migrants can escalate into discrimination, and this social fracture damages the fabric of national unity.

b.        When millions of people move from rural areas to big cities, they often carry dreams of a better life, but they also leave behind broken communities and aging populations.

c.        If governments fail to invest in rural development while also improving urban infrastructure, the gap between rich and poor regions will continue to widen dangerously.

d.        Because understanding these internal borders is essential for building a cohesive society, policymakers must address both the root causes of migration and the challenges that arise when diverse groups are forced to coexist.

e.        Although internal migration can boost economic growth in urban centers, it frequently creates overcrowded slums where migrants struggle to access basic services like healthcare and education.

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

Question 17:

a.        While society constantly celebrates the acquisition of new knowledge, it rarely acknowledges that letting go of obsolete information is equally important for intellectual growth.

b.        If educational systems taught students how to question and release old knowledge alongside acquiring new information, future generations would become more adaptable thinkers who embrace change rather than fear it.

c.        Since the modern world evolves at an unprecedented pace, professionals must regularly examine their assumptions, and they should willingly discard methods that no longer serve current realities.

d.        Although unlearning feels uncomfortable because it challenges our sense of identity, this process creates mental space for fresh perspectives and innovative solutions that rigid thinking could never produce.

e.        When scientific discoveries disprove long-held beliefs, individuals who cling to outdated theories not only limit their own potential, but they also hinder collective progress in their communities.

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