Read the following passage about life in the future and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to ea...

Read the following passage about life in the future and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.

        Standing on the brink of a technological revolution, humanity is poised to redefine the limits of possibility. Future life will undoubtedly be a realm where the boundaries of possibility are consistently expanded, as humanity strives to push the envelope of technological and intellectual achievement. Artificial intelligence, deeply embedded into every facet of life, will redefine not only how we work but also how we think and interact with the world. Automation will seamlessly integrate into our daily routines, relieving humans of mundane tasks and allowing for a reorientation of societal priorities towards more complex, creative endeavors. However, this rapid evolution will demand a fundamental reevaluation of what constitutes meaningful work and human contribution in an increasingly mechanized environment.

        [I] These technologies will not only redefine entertainment and leisure but also revolutionize education by creating  interactive  learning  environments  tailored  to  individual  cognitive  styles  and  preferences. [II] As a result, traditional educational institutions may face obsolescence, replaced by decentralized, AI-driven ecosystems. [III] However, this transformation will challenge our understanding of knowledge, expertise, and intellectual rigor, as machines take on a central role in shaping the learning process.

        [IV] In healthcare, the future promises unprecedented strides in biotechnology and genetic engineering, potentially offering cures for diseases previously deemed incurable and even altering the trajectory of human evolution. Precision medicine, powered by advanced data analytics, will tailor treatments to the individual on a molecular level, while AI-assisted diagnostics will vastly improve accuracy and speed. Yet, these advancements will not come without moral dilemmas, as the boundaries between therapy and enhancement become increasingly blurred. Questions of equity, access, and the ethical ramifications of altering human biology will occupy a central place in the discourse surrounding medical innovation.

        Sustainability will no longer be an aspirational objective but a necessity, as the environmental challenges of the present demand urgent action. With the advent of next-generation renewable energy sources such as nuclear fusion and highly efficient solar technologies, the global energy landscape will shift dramatically, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. In parallel, smart cities equipped with self-regulating infrastructures will reduce their waste and optimize resource use, creating urban spaces that operate at peak efficiency. Nonetheless, the challenge will remain to ensure that these technological solutions do not exacerbate existing inequalities or cause new ecological imbalances.

(Adapted from https://futuristspeaker.com)

Question 31. Where does the following sentence best fit?

“Moreover, the convergence of virtual and augmented realities is set to transform the essence of human experience, offering immersive and highly personalized learning that challenges traditional education models.”

        A. [I]                        B. [II]                                C. [III]                                D. [IV]

Question 32. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT an expected benefit of future advancements in healthcare?

A. The potential to cure previously incurable diseases

B. Tailored treatments designed at a molecular level

C. Improved accuracy and speed in diagnostics through AI

D. A reduction in moral and ethical debates about medicine

Question 33. The word “ramifications” in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by ____________.

        A. resentments                B. retaliations                        C. repercussions                D. disruptions

Question 34. Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 3?

A. Innovations in biotechnology and genetic engineering, precision medicine and AI-assisted diagnostics will revolutionize healthcare, but they will also raise ethical and equity-related challenges.

B. AI-assisted diagnostics will dominate the future of healthcare, ensuring faster and more accurate results, but traditional medical methods will remain relevant.

C. Future healthcare advancements will eliminate all diseases and improve diagnostics, leaving no room for ethical concerns.

D. The integration of AI and data analytics in healthcare will focus solely on improving individual treatments without ethical implications.

Question 35. The phrase “push the envelope” in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____________.

        A. hit it big                B. cross the line                C. play it safe                        D. overstep the mark

Question 36. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 1?

A. Never before will automation disrupt daily routines, burdening humans with chores and hindering progress toward innovative, intellectual endeavors.

B. The introduction of automation will eliminate all human involvement in daily tasks, leaving society to manage its priorities.

C. Automation will become smoothly embedded in everyday life, freeing people from repetitive tasks and enabling society to focus on sophisticated and creative pursuits.

D. Instead of easing our lives, automation will complicate daily tasks and prevent society from moving toward complex, inventive endeavors.

Question 37. The word “their” in paragraph 4 refers to ____________.

        A. smart cities                B. infrastructures                C. fossil fuels                        D. urban spaces

Question 38. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. AI will solely impact the workplace, leaving human thought and interactions unchanged.

B. Advancements in healthcare will eliminate all ethical concerns regarding genetic engineering.

C. Future educational systems will adapt to individual learning styles using AI-driven technologies.

D. Sustainability will remain an optional goal as fossil fuels continue to dominate energy production.

Question 39. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. The rapid adoption of AI in education will render traditional methods of learning effective and widely accepted.

B. The integration of automation in daily life may require society to rethink the value of human creativity and work.

C. Future advancements in renewable energy will completely eliminate environmental challenges.

D. Sustainability in the future will be achieved through technological solutions without the need for social or political efforts.

Question 40. Which of the following best summarizes the passage?

A. Advances in AI and healthcare will improve productivity, but education and sustainability will not experience significant changes.

B. In the future, the growth of AI will lead to the automation of all human tasks, making human labor and creativity obsolete, while technology will entirely replace traditional education systems and healthcare methods.

C. Automation and AI will eliminate the need for human contribution, creating a fully mechanized society focused solely on efficiency and convenience.

D. The future will be defined by unprecedented technological advancements in AI, education, healthcare, and sustainability, but these innovations will also pose ethical and societal challenges.