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

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

AI IN LANGUAGE LEARNING

        The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into language learning has revolutionized the way individuals acquire new tongues, moving the process from dusty textbooks to dynamic, interactive screens. [I] No longer confined to the rigid schedules of traditional classrooms, learners now have access to personalized tutors in their pockets, available twenty-four seven. [II] This transformation arises from advances in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning, which analyze large datasets and adapt lessons to each learner’s progress. [III] However, as with any disruptive technology, the ubiquity of AI in education brings both transformative benefits and significant challenges that merit close scrutiny. [IV]

        One of the most touted advantages of AI is its ability to provide instant, non-judgmental feedback. In a traditional setting, a student might hesitate to speak for fear of making mistakes in front of peers. AI-powered apps, conversely, offer a safe space where learners can practice pronunciation and grammar repeatedly without embarrassment. Furthermore, these systems employ adaptive learning techniques; if a user struggles with the subjunctive mood in Spanish, the program notices and adds more exercises on that topic later. This level of personalization could not be achieved in a classroom with thirty students before.

        Even so, people worry about losing the “human element” in language learning. Language is more than rules; it carries culture, emotion, and nuance. Too much dependence on AI could lead to shallow fluency: knowing the rules but not being able to use language well in real life.

        Moreover, the role of the teacher is being reconfigured rather than replaced. The fear that AI will make educators obsolete is largely unfounded. Instead, the teacher's role is shifting from a deliverer of knowledge to a facilitator and mentor. Teachers can leverage AI tools to handle repetitive tasks like grading and vocabulary drilling, freeing up valuable class time for complex interactive activities, debates, and cultural immersion that machines cannot replicate.

        Data privacy is another important issue. These apps collect lots of data to improve their programs. This raises questions about how this data is stored, who owns it, and whether it could be sold in ways that harm privacy.

        In conclusion, while AI serves as a powerful supplementary tool that makes language learning more accessible and efficient, it should not replace human interaction. The future of learning will likely mix technology with human guidance. Machines handle the mechanics, while people help with connection and culture.

Question 31. Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?

        A. The End of Traditional Language Classrooms.

        B. How AI Algorithms Work in Education.

        C. Why Human Teachers are Better than Machines.

        D. AI in Language Learning: A Double-Edged Sword.

Question 32. Which of the following best summarizes the reading passage?

A. AI has transformed language learning by providing 24/7 personalized, data-driven tutoring, and raises little concerns about human connection.

B. AI focuses solely on grammar and ignores cultural context but it is likely to replace teachers in language learning.

C. AI makes language learning more personalized and accessible, but human guidance remains essential for culture, nuance, and privacy.

D. AI's only benefit is faster feedback, with no significant drawbacks or considerations for culture and privacy.

Question 33. According to paragraph 2, why is AI considered a "safe space" for learners?

        A. It connects them with other learners who are at the same level.

        B. It protects their personal data securely.

        C. It prevents them from making any grammatical errors.

        D. It allows them to practice without fear of judgment from others.

Question 34. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

        A. AI tools can help save time for teachers by handling repetitive tasks.

        B. The author believes AI will eventually replace human interaction entirely.

        C. Teachers should stop teaching grammar and focus only on culture.

        D. AI is currently capable of perfectly understanding sarcasm and cultural nuance.

Question 35. The word "supplementary" in the last paragraph is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____________.

        A. auxiliary                B. supporting                        C. main                        D. unnecessary

Question 36. The word "This" in paragraph 5 refers to ____________.

        A. The ethical privacy of AI.                                B. The compromise of user privacy.

        C. The collecting of immense amounts of user data.        D. The using of collected data.

Question 37. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

A. Teachers should take care of more engaging activities while repetitive tasks are for AI tools.

B. AI tools can do both the repetitive tasks and complex interactive activities without the help of teachers.

C. Teachers should upgrade AI tools so that they can devote to harder, more engaging activities.

D. Teachers can use AI tools to do repetitive, mechanical tasks so that they can devote to harder, more engaging activities.

Question 38. Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?

"For instance, apps like Duolingo or chatbots powered by generative AI can simulate conversations that adapt in real-time to the user's responses."

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

Question 39. What can be inferred about the future of language learning from the passage?

        A. It will be completely automated with no need for human teachers.

        B. It will focus solely on translation rather than communication.

        C. It will likely involve a blend of AI technology and human guidance.

        D. It will return to traditional methods as people reject technology.

Question 40. The word "reconfigured" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ____________.

        A. ignored                B. preserved                        C. reshaped                        D. eliminated