Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each question from 12 to...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each question from 12 to 21.

        For centuries, the Amazon rainforest has been home to indigenous tribes whose livelihoods are intricately linked to the natural world. Yet, modern threats such as deforestation, illegal mining, and climate change have jeopardized their existence. In a groundbreaking collaboration, an Amazonian tribe has utilized Google Earth to safeguard their ancestral lands and advocate for their rights. This technological leap has empowered them to map their territories, monitor illegal activities, and amplify their voices on a global platform. [I]

        Using satellite imagery and advanced mapping tools, the tribes have documented encroachments with precision, providing irrefutable evidence of environmental crimes. [II] These efforts have not only bolstered their legal battles but also spotlighted the critical importance of protecting indigenous lands for global biodiversity. Despite this success, challenges persist as external forces continue to infringe upon their autonomy and threaten their cultural heritage.

        The partnership between the tribes and Google Earth has also highlighted the transformative power of technology in bridging the gap between tradition and innovation. While the tribe has embraced digital tools, they remain steadfast in preserving their cultural identity. This delicate balance underscores the adaptability of indigenous communities, who integrate modern solutions without abandoning their roots.

        To ensure long-term sustainability, ongoing support from governments, NGOs, and global citizens is paramount. By investing in education, providing legal assistance, and fostering technological advancements, stakeholders can enable these tribes to thrive. [III] Ultimately, this synergy between tradition and technology exemplifies a collective effort to protect not just the Amazon but also humanity's shared ecological future. [IV]

(Adapted from ResearchGate)

Question 12. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

A. Stakeholders can empower these tribes to thrive by ignoring education, legal support, and technological progress.

B. Stakeholders can empower these tribes to prosper by focusing on education, legal support, and technological innovation.

C. Through investment in education, legal support, and the promotion of technological stagnation, stakeholders can help these tribes prosper.

D. Investing in education, offering legal aid, and promoting technology can prevent these tribes from flourishing.

Question 13. The phrase "steadfast in" in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by ____________.

        A. hesitant                B. indifferent                        C. unwavering                        D. flexible

Question 14. Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 2?

A. The tribes have successfully used satellite imagery and advanced mapping tools to protect their lands and biodiversity, but face ongoing challenges from external threats.

B. Deforestation and mining have been entirely eradicated due to technological intervention.

C. Advanced mapping technology has failed to address the persistent challenges faced by indigenous communities.

D. Indigenous tribes are resistant to modern tools but have successfully defended their land in court.

Question 15. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a threat to the Amazonian tribe?

        A. Satellite imagery        B. Climate change                C. Deforestation                D. Illegal mining

Question 16. Where in paragraph does the following sentence best fit?

“Additionally, promoting the preservation of indigenous knowledge and practices alongside modern innovations will help maintain a balance between progress and tradition.”

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

Question 17. The word "their" in paragraph 2 refers to ____________.

        A. external forces        B. battles                        C. the tribes                        D. indigenous lands

Question 18. The word "jeopardized" in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____________.

        A. supported                B. deduced                        C. protected                        D. endangered

Question 19. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

        A. Indigenous tribes fully rely on technology, abandoning their traditions in the process.

        B. Governments and NGOs are essential in supporting sustainable practices for tribes.

        C. The Amazonian tribe's cultural identity has been eroded due to external influences.

        D. Global biodiversity does not benefit from the protection of indigenous lands.

Question 20. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. The collaboration with Google Earth highlights a shift in indigenous advocacy by incorporating digital tools.

B. The use of Google Earth has resolved all challenges faced by the tribe.

C. The Amazonian tribe has completely abandoned its traditional ways of life in favor of modern technology.

D. Google Earth provides the tribe with financial resources to combat deforestation.

Question 21. Which of the following best summarizes the passage?

A. Indigenous tribes have abandoned tradition to adopt advanced technology, securing their land rights through Google Earth, despite the negative consequences of over-dependence on digital platforms.

B. The partnership between indigenous tribes and Google Earth has eliminated all threats to the Amazon rainforest and solved issues like deforestation and climate change.

C. Indigenous tribes in the Amazon rainforest are struggling to preserve their cultural heritage as they resist modernization, rejecting digital tools like Google Earth, which they see as a threat to their traditional way of life.

D. Indigenous tribes in the Amazon, using technology such as Google Earth, have successfully mapped their lands, monitored illegal activities, and raised global awareness to protect their environment and cultural heritage.