Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33.

1. International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8th, is a time to honor women's progress and advocate for real change towards gender equality. This day, rooted in a 1908 demonstration where 15,000 women in New York City stood united for equal rights, better pay, shorter hours, and voting rights, has grown into a worldwide movement. Clara Zetkin, at a meeting in 1910, suggested a special day each year to focus on women's rights, leading to the first International Women's Day in 1911.

2. Despite some beliefs that women have equal chances as men, the reality often tells a different story. Girls worldwide face more household duties than boys and are more likely to miss out on school. In many countries, equal education for both genders is not guaranteed, and many girls are married off young, which can force them to end school early, lead to early pregnancy together with other health issues, and increase the chance of domestic violence.

3. On International Women's Day, people participate in activities that raise awareness and call for gender equality. Wearing purple, a color of women's rights history, is common. It is also a day when women are celebrated with gifts and social recognition in some places.

4. The journey towards full gender equality continues to face challenges. Yet, women's groups across the globe remain strong and active, with younger women and teenagers adding their voices and energy to the cause. They are organizing, speaking out, and urging a shift in how we view and act towards each other regarding gender roles.

 

What does the word advocate in the passage mostly mean?

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33.

1. After watching the finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup there is one main question that comes up: What's the difference between men's and women's soccer?

2. Many sports experts have found out that woman's soccer games are smoother, and the game is not interrupted as often as with men. They also note that are fewer injuries and fouled players get up more quickly than men, who often fake injuries. Women are more honest when they play soccer. There is no swearing and pushing around.

3. Women's soccer matches tend to be slower. Because their lungs are smaller than men's a smaller amount of oxygen can get into the blood and the lungs. Thus, women cannot play as fast as men over a longer period of time. Because both men's and women's soccer games are 90 minutes long, women are likely to get tired sooner.

4. There are other differences as well. Because women are typically smaller than men, they have more space on the field and more room for attacking. Female defenders cannot defend the whole penalty area. The result is that more goals are scored in women's games than in men's.

The word they in paragraph 2 refers to __________.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s): I found it immensely rewarding working with the less able children.

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33.

1. After watching the finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup there is one main question that comes up: What's the difference between men's and women's soccer?

2. Many sports experts have found out that woman's soccer games are smoother, and the game is not interrupted as often as with men. They also note that are fewer injuries and fouled players get up more quickly than men, who often fake injuries. Women are more honest when they play soccer. There is no swearing and pushing around.

3. Women's soccer matches tend to be slower. Because their lungs are smaller than men's a smaller amount of oxygen can get into the blood and the lungs. Thus, women cannot play as fast as men over a longer period of time. Because both men's and women's soccer games are 90 minutes long, women are likely to get tired sooner.

4. There are other differences as well. Because women are typically smaller than men, they have more space on the field and more room for attacking. Female defenders cannot defend the whole penalty area. The result is that more goals are scored in women's games than in men's.

Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

Choose the best answer.

All forms of discrimination against all women and girls ________immediately everywhere.

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33.

1. International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8th, is a time to honor women's progress and advocate for real change towards gender equality. This day, rooted in a 1908 demonstration where 15,000 women in New York City stood united for equal rights, better pay, shorter hours, and voting rights, has grown into a worldwide movement. Clara Zetkin, at a meeting in 1910, suggested a special day each year to focus on women's rights, leading to the first International Women's Day in 1911.

2. Despite some beliefs that women have equal chances as men, the reality often tells a different story. Girls worldwide face more household duties than boys and are more likely to miss out on school. In many countries, equal education for both genders is not guaranteed, and many girls are married off young, which can force them to end school early, lead to early pregnancy together with other health issues, and increase the chance of domestic violence.

3. On International Women's Day, people participate in activities that raise awareness and call for gender equality. Wearing purple, a color of women's rights history, is common. It is also a day when women are celebrated with gifts and social recognition in some places.

4. The journey towards full gender equality continues to face challenges. Yet, women's groups across the globe remain strong and active, with younger women and teenagers adding their voices and energy to the cause. They are organizing, speaking out, and urging a shift in how we view and act towards each other regarding gender roles.

What does the word It in paragraph 3 refer to?

Read the following passage and choose the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Gender Equality in the Workplace

Why It Matters

Equal opportunities for men and women are key to building strong, successful workplaces. Diversity brings fresh ideas, better teamwork, and higher productivity. It also (7) __________ happier employees and stronger business growth.

Challenges for Women

Many women still face barriers at work. Unequal pay, (8) __________ leadership roles, and workplace discrimination hold them back. These challenges also stop companies (9) __________ their full potential.

How to Support Equality

Companies can take steps to create (10) __________ workplaces. Clear pay policies ensure equity, and mentorship programs help women grow into leaders. (11) __________, training to prevent bias, along with strict rules against harassment, contributes (12) __________ making workplaces safer and more welcoming.

By working together, we can create workplaces where everyone has the chance to succeed.

Choose the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

a. Anna: I think it's great that women can be pilots now. Women can do any job a man can!

b. Peter: I agree! Women should have the same chances in these jobs.

c. Peter: But some people still think being a pilot is a man's job.

d. Anna: I don't agree. It's about skills, not gender. Women can do it too!

e. Anna: Yes! Women are just as good, and they bring something different to the job.

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33.

1. After watching the finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup there is one main question that comes up: What's the difference between men's and women's soccer?

2. Many sports experts have found out that woman's soccer games are smoother, and the game is not interrupted as often as with men. They also note that are fewer injuries and fouled players get up more quickly than men, who often fake injuries. Women are more honest when they play soccer. There is no swearing and pushing around.

3. Women's soccer matches tend to be slower. Because their lungs are smaller than men's a smaller amount of oxygen can get into the blood and the lungs. Thus, women cannot play as fast as men over a longer period of time. Because both men's and women's soccer games are 90 minutes long, women are likely to get tired sooner.

4. There are other differences as well. Because women are typically smaller than men, they have more space on the field and more room for attacking. Female defenders cannot defend the whole penalty area. The result is that more goals are scored in women's games than in men's.

What can be the best title for the passage?

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33.

1. After watching the finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup there is one main question that comes up: What's the difference between men's and women's soccer?

2. Many sports experts have found out that woman's soccer games are smoother, and the game is not interrupted as often as with men. They also note that are fewer injuries and fouled players get up more quickly than men, who often fake injuries. Women are more honest when they play soccer. There is no swearing and pushing around.

3. Women's soccer matches tend to be slower. Because their lungs are smaller than men's a smaller amount of oxygen can get into the blood and the lungs. Thus, women cannot play as fast as men over a longer period of time. Because both men's and women's soccer games are 90 minutes long, women are likely to get tired sooner.

4. There are other differences as well. Because women are typically smaller than men, they have more space on the field and more room for attacking. Female defenders cannot defend the whole penalty area. The result is that more goals are scored in women's games than in men's.

Why do women get tired sooner during soccer matches?

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33.

1. International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8th, is a time to honor women's progress and advocate for real change towards gender equality. This day, rooted in a 1908 demonstration where 15,000 women in New York City stood united for equal rights, better pay, shorter hours, and voting rights, has grown into a worldwide movement. Clara Zetkin, at a meeting in 1910, suggested a special day each year to focus on women's rights, leading to the first International Women's Day in 1911.

2. Despite some beliefs that women have equal chances as men, the reality often tells a different story. Girls worldwide face more household duties than boys and are more likely to miss out on school. In many countries, equal education for both genders is not guaranteed, and many girls are married off young, which can force them to end school early, lead to early pregnancy together with other health issues, and increase the chance of domestic violence.

3. On International Women's Day, people participate in activities that raise awareness and call for gender equality. Wearing purple, a color of women's rights history, is common. It is also a day when women are celebrated with gifts and social recognition in some places.

4. The journey towards full gender equality continues to face challenges. Yet, women's groups across the globe remain strong and active, with younger women and teenagers adding their voices and energy to the cause. They are organizing, speaking out, and urging a shift in how we view and act towards each other regarding gender roles.

What issue is NOT mentioned as a challenge faced by girls, according to the passage?

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33.

1. After watching the finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup there is one main question that comes up: What's the difference between men's and women's soccer?

2. Many sports experts have found out that woman's soccer games are smoother, and the game is not interrupted as often as with men. They also note that are fewer injuries and fouled players get up more quickly than men, who often fake injuries. Women are more honest when they play soccer. There is no swearing and pushing around.

3. Women's soccer matches tend to be slower. Because their lungs are smaller than men's a smaller amount of oxygen can get into the blood and the lungs. Thus, women cannot play as fast as men over a longer period of time. Because both men's and women's soccer games are 90 minutes long, women are likely to get tired sooner.

4. There are other differences as well. Because women are typically smaller than men, they have more space on the field and more room for attacking. Female defenders cannot defend the whole penalty area. The result is that more goals are scored in women's games than in men's.

The word typically in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.

Read the following passage and choose the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Gender Equality in the Workplace

Why It Matters

Equal opportunities for men and women are key to building strong, successful workplaces. Diversity brings fresh ideas, better teamwork, and higher productivity. It also (7) __________ happier employees and stronger business growth.

Challenges for Women

Many women still face barriers at work. Unequal pay, (8) __________ leadership roles, and workplace discrimination hold them back. These challenges also stop companies (9) __________ their full potential.

How to Support Equality

Companies can take steps to create (10) __________ workplaces. Clear pay policies ensure equity, and mentorship programs help women grow into leaders. (11) __________, training to prevent bias, along with strict rules against harassment, contributes (12) __________ making workplaces safer and more welcoming.

By working together, we can create workplaces where everyone has the chance to succeed.

Read the following passage and choose the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Gender Equality in the Workplace

Why It Matters

Equal opportunities for men and women are key to building strong, successful workplaces. Diversity brings fresh ideas, better teamwork, and higher productivity. It also (7) __________ happier employees and stronger business growth.

Challenges for Women

Many women still face barriers at work. Unequal pay, (8) __________ leadership roles, and workplace discrimination hold them back. These challenges also stop companies (9) __________ their full potential.

How to Support Equality

Companies can take steps to create (10) __________ workplaces. Clear pay policies ensure equity, and mentorship programs help women grow into leaders. (11) __________, training to prevent bias, along with strict rules against harassment, contributes (12) __________ making workplaces safer and more welcoming.

By working together, we can create workplaces where everyone has the chance to succeed.

Read the following passage about Huawei company 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.

Huawei is a multinational company that makes  telecommunications  parts for  mobile phones , network equipment  and other high-tech  devices . It is the second largest such company in the world. Huawei has its headquarters  in Shenzhen, which became China’s first special economic zone  in 1979.

The Chinese technology company, which was founded  about 20 years ago, has over 100,000 workers in all parts of the world, more than Microsoft.  Most of the company is owned by its  employees .  Huawei started out in the rural  areas in China. In those days most of the telecom contracts  went to  state-owned  Chinese or  foreign  firms. As the company grew, it took hold of urban markets in big Chinese cities and in 1997 it  expanded to other countries.

Today, Huawei is the second biggest manufacturer of telecom equipment, after Ericsson. In 2011,  annual  sales  is expected to be about $12 billion dollars and  likely to get three times as high within the next ten years. Working for Huawei is something many young Chinese engineers and IT workers dream of. The 1.5 square km site  has modern apartments that can be rented, its own hospital, restaurants and bars where employees  can go to in their free time. For Chinese standards workers are well-paid. Although   Huawei has been concentrating  on making telecom parts and whole networks, the company is also looking into other industries in an  attempt to diversify and grow. At Shenzhen  engineers  are experimenting on new forms of video conferencing, a branch  that is expanding rapidly . The Chinese hi-tech giant  is also starting to produce cloud-based  hardware and computers that work  out of the box . 

Even though Huawei is one of the world leaders in producing mobile phone parts it is also pushing into the consumer market with its own  brand  of computers, tablets and smartphones. So far Huawei has failed  to reach  the American market because of security  reasons. The American  government  thinks it has connections  with the Chinese  military and is afraid it will spy  on the American  public 

The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.  

Read the following passage and choose the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Gender Equality in the Workplace

Why It Matters

Equal opportunities for men and women are key to building strong, successful workplaces. Diversity brings fresh ideas, better teamwork, and higher productivity. It also (7) __________ happier employees and stronger business growth.

Challenges for Women

Many women still face barriers at work. Unequal pay, (8) __________ leadership roles, and workplace discrimination hold them back. These challenges also stop companies (9) __________ their full potential.

How to Support Equality

Companies can take steps to create (10) __________ workplaces. Clear pay policies ensure equity, and mentorship programs help women grow into leaders. (11) __________, training to prevent bias, along with strict rules against harassment, contributes (12) __________ making workplaces safer and more welcoming.

By working together, we can create workplaces where everyone has the chance to succeed.

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33.

1. International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8th, is a time to honor women's progress and advocate for real change towards gender equality. This day, rooted in a 1908 demonstration where 15,000 women in New York City stood united for equal rights, better pay, shorter hours, and voting rights, has grown into a worldwide movement. Clara Zetkin, at a meeting in 1910, suggested a special day each year to focus on women's rights, leading to the first International Women's Day in 1911.

2. Despite some beliefs that women have equal chances as men, the reality often tells a different story. Girls worldwide face more household duties than boys and are more likely to miss out on school. In many countries, equal education for both genders is not guaranteed, and many girls are married off young, which can force them to end school early, lead to early pregnancy together with other health issues, and increase the chance of domestic violence.

3. On International Women's Day, people participate in activities that raise awareness and call for gender equality. Wearing purple, a color of women's rights history, is common. It is also a day when women are celebrated with gifts and social recognition in some places.

4. The journey towards full gender equality continues to face challenges. Yet, women's groups across the globe remain strong and active, with younger women and teenagers adding their voices and energy to the cause. They are organizing, speaking out, and urging a shift in how we view and act towards each other regarding gender roles.

What suggestion did Clara Zetkin make at the 1910 meeting?

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33.

1. International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8th, is a time to honor women's progress and advocate for real change towards gender equality. This day, rooted in a 1908 demonstration where 15,000 women in New York City stood united for equal rights, better pay, shorter hours, and voting rights, has grown into a worldwide movement. Clara Zetkin, at a meeting in 1910, suggested a special day each year to focus on women's rights, leading to the first International Women's Day in 1911.

2. Despite some beliefs that women have equal chances as men, the reality often tells a different story. Girls worldwide face more household duties than boys and are more likely to miss out on school. In many countries, equal education for both genders is not guaranteed, and many girls are married off young, which can force them to end school early, lead to early pregnancy together with other health issues, and increase the chance of domestic violence.

3. On International Women's Day, people participate in activities that raise awareness and call for gender equality. Wearing purple, a color of women's rights history, is common. It is also a day when women are celebrated with gifts and social recognition in some places.

4. The journey towards full gender equality continues to face challenges. Yet, women's groups across the globe remain strong and active, with younger women and teenagers adding their voices and energy to the cause. They are organizing, speaking out, and urging a shift in how we view and act towards each other regarding gender roles.

What would be the best title for the passage?

Read the following passage and choose the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Gender Equality in the Workplace

Why It Matters

Equal opportunities for men and women are key to building strong, successful workplaces. Diversity brings fresh ideas, better teamwork, and higher productivity. It also (7) __________ happier employees and stronger business growth.

Challenges for Women

Many women still face barriers at work. Unequal pay, (8) __________ leadership roles, and workplace discrimination hold them back. These challenges also stop companies (9) __________ their full potential.

How to Support Equality

Companies can take steps to create (10) __________ workplaces. Clear pay policies ensure equity, and mentorship programs help women grow into leaders. (11) __________, training to prevent bias, along with strict rules against harassment, contributes (12) __________ making workplaces safer and more welcoming.

By working together, we can create workplaces where everyone has the chance to succeed.

Read the following passage about Huawei company 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.

Huawei is a multinational company that makes  telecommunications  parts for  mobile phones , network equipment  and other high-tech  devices . It is the second largest such company in the world. Huawei has its headquarters  in Shenzhen, which became China’s first special economic zone  in 1979.

The Chinese technology company, which was founded  about 20 years ago, has over 100,000 workers in all parts of the world, more than Microsoft.  Most of the company is owned by its  employees .  Huawei started out in the rural  areas in China. In those days most of the telecom contracts  went to  state-owned  Chinese or  foreign  firms. As the company grew, it took hold of urban markets in big Chinese cities and in 1997 it  expanded to other countries.

Today, Huawei is the second biggest manufacturer of telecom equipment, after Ericsson. In 2011,  annual  sales  is expected to be about $12 billion dollars and  likely to get three times as high within the next ten years. Working for Huawei is something many young Chinese engineers and IT workers dream of. The 1.5 square km site  has modern apartments that can be rented, its own hospital, restaurants and bars where employees  can go to in their free time. For Chinese standards workers are well-paid. Although   Huawei has been concentrating  on making telecom parts and whole networks, the company is also looking into other industries in an  attempt to diversify and grow. At Shenzhen  engineers  are experimenting on new forms of video conferencing, a branch  that is expanding rapidly . The Chinese hi-tech giant  is also starting to produce cloud-based  hardware and computers that work  out of the box . 

Even though Huawei is one of the world leaders in producing mobile phone parts it is also pushing into the consumer market with its own  brand  of computers, tablets and smartphones. So far Huawei has failed  to reach  the American market because of security  reasons. The American  government  thinks it has connections  with the Chinese  military and is afraid it will spy  on the American  public 

In which paragraph does the writer highlight the headquarters of Huawei?  

Read the following passage and choose the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Gender Equality in the Workplace

Why It Matters

Equal opportunities for men and women are key to building strong, successful workplaces. Diversity brings fresh ideas, better teamwork, and higher productivity. It also (7) __________ happier employees and stronger business growth.

Challenges for Women

Many women still face barriers at work. Unequal pay, (8) __________ leadership roles, and workplace discrimination hold them back. These challenges also stop companies (9) __________ their full potential.

How to Support Equality

Companies can take steps to create (10) __________ workplaces. Clear pay policies ensure equity, and mentorship programs help women grow into leaders. (11) __________, training to prevent bias, along with strict rules against harassment, contributes (12) __________ making workplaces safer and more welcoming.

By working together, we can create workplaces where everyone has the chance to succeed.