END-OF-TERM TEST (SEMESTER 1)

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ANSWER KEY
LISTENING
I. Listen to a talk about cultural exchange in education and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False
(F). You will listen TWICE. You will listen TWICE.
1. A. True B. False
2. A. True B. False
3. A. True B. False
4. A. True B. False
5. A. True B. False
Audio script
In today’s interconnected world, education goes above the traditional boundaries of learning. Cultural exchange is a vital
component of today's global educational scene as it is about sharing ideas, customs, and social behaviours between people
from different cultures.
Now, let’s look at three significant impacts of cultural exchange on education.
Firstly, making friends with people from diverse backgrounds encourages learners to understand and appreciate the
unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings. This fosters a sense of belonging for everyone as well as
cultivates an environment where every student feels valued and understood. Consequently, learning environments serve
as models for the inclusive and varied society we want to build.
Secondly, in educational contexts, interacting with other individuals of different linguistic origins is a natural and
practical strategy to improve language proficiency. Proficiency in multiple languages opens up more international
opportunities in international settings and enables students to connect with a broader spectrum of people, fostering
understanding and collaboration on a global scale.
Last but not least, experiencing a variety of cultures and languages in educational settings is essential for students to
become globally competent.. It involves gaining a real-world understanding of global issues, and recognising the
interconnectedness of communities across the world. With this knowledge, students can make meaningful contributions
to a global society by addressing environmental challenges, fostering economic development, or advocating for human
rights and social justice.
(Adapted from https://trins.org/the-importance-of-cultural-exchange-in-global-education/)
II. Listen to a conversation between Mark and Lan and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions. You will listen TWICE.
1. A. Teacher. B. Bank accountant. C. IT developer. D. Doctor.
2. A. Her dad works long hours. B. Her dad enjoys working night shifts.
C. Her dad catches up on sleep during the day. D. Her dad often has demanding schedules.
3. A. She wanted to take care of Mark and his brother. B. She had some health problems.
C. She found teaching too challenging. D. She wanted to pursue a different career.
4. A. Bank accountant. B. Doctor. C. IT developer. D. Primary teacher.
5. A. They all work in the same industry.
B. They all work flexible hours.
C. They have influenced their children’s career aspirations.
D. They all have well-paid jobs.
Audio script
Mark: Hey, Lan! Guess what? I ran into your dad on the street today.
Lan: Oh, really?
Mark: He seemed to be in a hurry, so we didn’t talk much.
Lan: I see. My dad was heading to work. As a doctor, he has a pretty demanding schedule, and he often works long hours.
Mark: Wow, being a doctor must be challenging.
Lan: Yeah, it’s tough, especially when he’s on night shifts. He usually catches up on sleep during the day when the house
is quiet.
Mark: Speaking of challenging jobs, your mum is a teacher, right?
Lan: Yes, she teaches at a primary school. It's a rewarding job, but it can be exhausting.
Mark: I get that. My mum used to be a teacher too, but she quit to take care of my brother and me.
Lan: What about your dad?
Mark: Oh, my dad is an IT developer. He works on creating software and solving technical issues. It’s a job that requires
a lot of problem-solving skills.
Lan: That sounds interesting.
Mark: Yeah. I’m thinking of pursuing a career in IT. I find this job promising in the future. What about you? Are you
interested in the medical field?
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Lan: Not really. I love working with children, so I’ve always wanted to become a primary school teacher, just like my
mum.
Mark: It’s fascinating how our career choices can be influenced by our parents.
Lan: It truly is. I believe our parents’ experiences often shape our interests and guide us toward certain paths.
LANGUAGE
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. school B. architecture C. achievement D. technology
2. A. produce B. studio C. product D. value
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. deplete B. polite C. diverse D. climate
2. A. enemy B. achievement C. container D. confusion
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. A. so B. therefore C. however D. but
2. A. assisted B. assist C. was assisting D. assists
3. A. was meeting/studied B. met/was studying
C. met/studied D. was meeting/was studying
4. A. adaptor B. pioneer C. generator D. commuter
5. A. barrier B. shock C. confusion D. diversity
READING
I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits
each of the numbered blanks.
Over 99 per cent of the population on earth (1) ______ contaminated air. Air pollution, the greatest
environmental health danger today, is responsible for roughly 7 million premature deaths every year.
Breathing in polluted air can also (2) ______ lung and cardiovascular issues, lung cancer, strokes, etc. While
the International Day of Clean air for blue skies on 7 September focuses on raising (3) ______ of the problem,
UNEP’s interactive and guide provides detailed steps for promoting cleaner air.
(Adapted from https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/five-ways-you-can-help-save-environment-
mother-earth-day)
1. A. breathes B. have breathed C. had breathed D. breathe
2. A. bring in B. make up C. result from D. lead to
3. A. intensity B. awareness C. pressure D. solution
II. Read the following message and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
Hi Anne,
Do you have any plans for next weekend? I am asking because there is a job (1) ______ at my school and I
want you to tag along.
As far as I know, many reputable companies in the city will be present at the event and their HR
representatives will be more than willing to give us the latest information about their job openings. Also, there
will be a counselling session (2) ______ industry experts will be sharing with prospective job seekers like us
about how to nail job interviews. I’m sure you and I will have a lot to take (3) ______ from this event.
Drop me a line to tell me if you can join me! By the way, how’s your part-time teaching job going? Are you still
doing it?
Cheers!

1. A. festival B. event C. market D. fair

2. A. where B. which C. who D. that
3. A. up B. on C. away D. into
III. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
How many of us will have our jobs taken over by robots? A 2018 British Academy and Royal Society report
found that around 1/3 of UK jobs are highly automable, meaning they could soon be (1) ______ of being
replaced by robots. Manufacturing has taken the brunt of this development; fast food preparation, admin and
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accountancy jobs are next in line, according to the report, while (2) ______ vehicles will eventually take over
the role of human drivers.
Dr. Luke Martinelli, a policy researcher at the University of Bath, says that looking back at history indicates
we aren’t expected to lose all of our jobs. This scenario was already forecast in the 19th century and reiterated
in the 1930s, (3) ______ happen. “So there’s a view that humans will always have work – we’ll just do different
things,” says Martinelli, suggesting jobs that require imagination and interpersonal skills, faculties unique to
human beings, will be safe. But many worry that robots will eventually outsmart us and be able to do just
anything. On the creative front, (4) ______, AI-powered software is already churning out paintings, sculptures,
music and even film trailers that are (5) ______ from human art.
(Adapted from https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/what-if-robots-took-our-jobs)
1. A. of danger B. in possibility C. to opportunity D. at risk
2. A. self-driving B. automatic C. automated D. self-driven
3. A. so it didn’t B. yet it didn’t C. nor did it D. for it didn’t
4. A. as a result B. on the other hand C. in addition D. for example
5. A. distinguished B. undistinguished C. indistinguishable D. indistinguishing
IV. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
(1) ______. You can recycle many items around you in various ways to enhance its utility and usefulness.
Most communities use a system for recycling that sorts collective waste into separate categories. Although this
is the very minimum, recycling may be done in more ways. (2) ______ before throwing them away.
Throwing away products to the recyclers is (3) ______. Almost everything we own, including clothes,
accessories, plastics, paper products, electronics, and furniture, may be recycled and utilised more effectively.
(4) Recycle things you no longer need by selling them to someone else (4) ______.
Either you can use an old product at home, or you can sell it for a profit. Recycling gadgets by selling them is
the most common way of saving money (5) ______. You can help someone else with fewer resources and
reduce your carbon footprint by selling a mobile or other electrical gadgets in good condition. (6) ______ that
we keep changing for newer ones, like furniture and clothes.
(Adapted from https://www.greenjournal.co.uk/2021/09/3-everyday-habits-for-sustainable-living/)
1. A. A sustainable lifestyle revolves around recycling
B. A sustainable lifestyle that has revolved around recycling
C. A sustainable lifestyle which revolves around recycling
D. A sustainable lifestyle revolving around recycling
2. A. To use products to the fullest extent B. Being used products to the full extent
C. Having used products to the full extent D. Use products to the fullest extent
3. A. the best of both worlds B. the absolute last resort C. the whole nine yards D. the bolt from the blue
4. A. while they’re still in acceptable condition B. before they’re still working properly
C. as long as they have become damaged D. if they have fallen into a state of disrepair
5. A. to buy another one B. buy the others C. buying other one D. to buy others
6. A. The same goes for things we use around the house
B. The same is going for a thing we use in the house
C. The same went for anything we use from the house
D. The same has gone for things we use inside the house
V. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Most cars on the road today use gasoline as fuel. Gas is a non-renewable resource made from oil and
other fossil fuels. This means that it can run out and there will be none left. For this reason, it must be
used carefully. Gas-powered cars are environmentally harmful because they give off greenhouse gases.
Therefore, people should choose eco-friendly, or green, cars, which run partly or entirely on electricity.
There are two kinds of power on a hybrid car, an engine runs on gas while a motor runs on electricity.
They work together to make the car run more efficiently. When it moves at average speeds, a hybrid car
is powered by a gas engine. During its movement, the car’s kinetic energy charges the battery. When the
car speeds up, it may need the help of the electric motor. Although hybrid cars mostly run on gas, the
electric motor makes them more economical on fuel. Not only that, less gas means fewer gas emissions
are produced in the process of burning fuel for energy.

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 An electric car runs solely on electricity. The electricity in an electric car is stored in a battery pack. The
battery, which powers a motor that turns the wheels, must be charged once the electricity runs out.
Electric cars save money on fuel, which is a huge expense compared with a small fee to charge the
battery. However, as electric cars can only go as far as their charge will take them, drivers need to make
sure they stay close to charging stations. Those who worry about running out of power often choose
hybrid options. Of course, the greenest way to travel is by walking or cycling.
(Adapted from https://www.teacherspayteachers.com)
1. A. To prove that walking or cycling is the most environment-friendly
B. To tell readers an interesting story about car development
C. To provide information about green cars
D. To discuss the benefits and drawbacks of driving a green car
2. A. It can easily be replaced B. It does not last forever
C. It’s an old form of energy D. It releases emissions
3. A. It supports the gas engine in terms of speed and fuel consumption.
B. It powers the cars most of the time.
C. It drives the car at average speeds.
D. It produces fewer emissions than a gas-powered engine.
4. A. moving B. busy C. animated D. bouncing
5. A. People have to pay no more than an electricity fee to charge the battery.
B. They go much faster than gasoline-powered cars.
C. They can be driven for a long time without charging.
D. The environment suffers less, thanks to less emissions produced.
VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Five Career Advice Suggestions
From Working Professionals for Teens
We invited experts from many backgrounds to ask for their varied viewpoints and important lessons
during their careers, ranging from dreaming big to never stopping learning. What they said was as
follows:
Dare to Dream Big
Pursue your dreams with confidence and determination. What is the key to becoming successful? Never
give up. Never allow anybody else to restrict your dreams. Never forget that every amazing adventure
begins with a big idea.
Follow your Purposes and Passion
Choose a profession that meets your passions and fits your goals in life. A nationwide partner of our
employment support centre, Chase Smiths, says, “The application and job search process may be
personally disappointing because you may be refused several times.” Sometimes, someone might take a
risk on you. However, your enthusiasm for your job frequently encourages people to believe in you.
Act with Kindness and Respect
These characteristics are important in helping you grow up into compassionate, responsible adults. In
any exchange, kindness and respect are crucial for developing a positive work atmosphere.
Improve Your Listening Ability
In any career, listening skills are essential. When you are still young, you should be like a sponge; that is,
you should take everything in. “First, listen and watch, and then listen to act and reply,” advises Sherry
McMillan, the manager of an international cooperation. She emphasises the value of having a diverse
range of viewpoints in the workplace since it encourages creativity, widens views, and improves problem-
solving ability.
Keep Going and Believe in Yourself
Particularly during hard times, maintain your resolve and confidence in your abilities. Reaching your job
objectives and overcoming obstacles need patience. According to Jack Palmer, Associate Brand Manager
at one of the top ten international companies, the key is patience. He advises youngsters to be clear of the
goals, keep them in mind and try to get them. However, it takes time and effort, so keep going and you
will reach the destination in the end.
(Adapted from https://www.bgca.org/news-stories/2023/December/career-advice-for-teens-from-adults/)

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1. A. former employers of big companies B. managers of regional companies
C. experts from various backgrounds D. counsellors at different schools
2. A. day dreamers B. caretakers C. big thinkers D. morning risers
3. A. interests B. abilities C. goals D. conditions
4. A. Purposes and passions. B. Listening and speaking skills.
C. Kindness and respect. D. Confidence and patience.
5. A. Patience. B. Determination. C. Confidence. D. Intelligence.
6. A. youngsters B. companies C. the goals D. advisors
7. A. Enthusiasm for your job will always guarantee success.
B. Enthusiasm for your job will always guarantee success.
C. Only dreaming big can lead to success.
D. The road to success is probably not straightforward.
WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful
paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
1. A. c — e — a — b — d — f B. e — c — a — b — d — f C. c — a — b — d — e — f D. e — f — a — c — b — d
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful
paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
a. The initiative aims to encourage residents to adopt eco-friendly practices like recycling, reducing
waste, and conserving energy.
b. I’m so thrilled to be part of this effort, and I thought you might be interested too.
c. Guess what, our neighbourhood has just launched a green campaign to promote sustainability and
environmental awareness.
d. Let’s join forces and get involved in making our neighbourhood greener together.
e. I hope you’re doing well!
f. Looking forward to hearing from you.

1. A. e — c — a — b — d — f B. c — a — f — b — d — e C. c — e — a — b — d — f D. e — a — c — b — d — f