Read the passage 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 2...
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Read the passage 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 23 to 30.
Alison Wright has one of the most inspiring jobs in the world. As a photojournalist for National Geographic, she has travelled to countless countries, capturing powerful images of people, nature, and cultures. Her work is more than just photography - it is a way of telling human stories through her lens. Over the years, she has developed a deep love for exploration and adventure, which earned her the title of National Geographic Traveller of the Year in 2013. Yet, behind her achievements lies an unforgettable story of survival and courage.
While travelling through Laos several years ago, Alison experienced a horrendous accident that changed her life. The bus she was on collided with a truck and burst into flames. Two tourists managed to pull her from the wreckage and brought her to a nearby village. The local people did everything they could to help, but the situation was critical. There were no doctors or medical supplies, and Alison’s injuries were severe - many of her bones were broken, leaving her unable to move.
In the midst of this crisis, a man she had never met offered his help. Without hesitation, he drove her for eight long hours to a hospital in Thailand. There, Alison finally received the treatment she desperately needed. Her recovery was slow and painful, but she remained determined to regain her strength. Throughout the long months of healing, her goal of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania kept her motivated.
A few years later, Alison achieved that goal. Standing on the summit of Africa’s highest mountain, she felt not only triumph but deep gratitude for those who had helped her survive. To this day, she believes that she owes her life to the kindness of strangers. This lesson continues to shape both her outlook on life and her extraordinary work as a storyteller.
(Adapted from Look)
Question 23. What is NOT indicated about Alison Wright in paragraph 1?
A. She gained recognition for her work in 2013.
B. She has travelled to different countries for her job.
C. She has a great passion for travelling.
D. She recently started a new job at a magazine.
Question 24. The word “horrendous” in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by ____________.
A. puzzled B. restricted C. terrifying D. negligible
Question 25. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ____________.
A. tourists B. doctors C. medical supplies D. the local people
Question 26. The word “hesitation” in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____________.
A. verification B. willingness C. reluctance D. approval
Question 27. Which of the following is TRUE about Alison according to the passage?
A. On the way to the hospital, she was seriously injured and unable to walk.
B. She called for help when she had a bus accident with two tourists in Laos.
C. Without the stranger’s help, she might not have received treatment in time.
D. She climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to give back to those who had helped her.
Question 28. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
“To this day, she believes that she owes her life to the kindness of strangers.”
A. She still believes that the compassion of strangers is the reason she survived.
B. She still believes that her kindness once saved the lives of several strangers.
C. She still believes that strangers survived thanks to the kindness she showed them.
D. She still believes that her survival proved how kind people can become strangers.
Question 29. Which paragraph mentions a surprising accomplishment?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Question 30. Which paragraph describes an unpleasant situation?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4