Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.
Preserving Africa's Cultural Heritage
1. Cultural preservation in Africa focuses on protecting both tangible and intangible heritage for future generations. This includes conserving artefacts, traditions, languages, and practices of cultural significance. The African Union High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies (APET) recognizes 3D printing as a key tool in this effort. This cutting-edge technology offers a precise and non-invasive way to replicate and restore artefacts, buildings, and landmarks that are damaged or lost. By adding materials layer by layer, 3D printing allows detailed restoration and replication.
2. APET highlights how 3D printing is transforming cultural preservation. For example, the Iziko Museums in Cape Town use it to replicate San rock art, protecting the originals from damage. In Egypt, researchers use the technology to restore ancient hieroglyphs on temples. At Great Zimbabwe, 3D-printed bricks are being used for restoration where traditional materials are unavailable. These examples demonstrate the value of 3D printing in addressing restoration challenges.
3. Additionally, 3D printing makes cultural heritage more accessible by allowing museums to create replicas for travelling exhibits, bringing historical treasures to distant communities. Schools and universities use 3D-printed artefacts for hands-on learning, helping students connect with their history. Digital 3D scanning creates detailed models stored online, enabling global access and collaboration.
4. APET suggests that national 3D cultural preservation programmes can document heritage sites and train local communities in 3D technology. This approach not only protects heritage but also creates jobs and empowers communities. Open-access policies further encourage education and innovation using 3D models. Investing in 3D printing infrastructure for tourism and restoration can boost local economies. Integrating 3D printing into creative industries ensures Africa's heritage is protected while supporting economic growth.
The word cutting-edge in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by __________.
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Read the following leaflet/notice and choose the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
UNEMPLOYMENT: WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT MATTERS
What is Unemployment?
Unemployment happens when someone actively seeks work but cannot find a job. It's a key indicator of the health of the economy. The unemployment rate is the key measure, calculated by dividing the (7) __________ of unemployed people by the total workforce.
Why Is Unemployment Important?
Unemployment shows how well the economy provides job opportunities. If many people are unemployed, it means the economy isn't producing enough, (8) __________ can affect everyone's quality of life. However, those who retire, study, or cannot work for health reasons (9) __________ unemployed.
Types of Unemployment
Unemployment can be divided (10) __________ two categories:
✔ Voluntary: Individuals leave their jobs to pursue better opportunities.
✔ Involuntary: Individuals are (11) __________ or fired and must search for new work.
Effects of High Unemployment
When unemployment rises, the economy faces problems. While people still need basic goods and services, fewer workers mean less overall production. Persistent high unemployment can cause (12) __________ and social challenges.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVING CULTURAL HERITAGE?
The cultural heritage and its history show the identity and values of a country, which can be introduced to the world. Therefore, (18) _________such as historical sites, buildings, landmarks and even monuments. Another reason for preserving one's heritage and culture is that traditional values and customs should be passed down from one generation to the next. The value of this is very important for not only the minority groups (19) _________.
So, what can we do to help preserve cultural heritage?
It simply starts with (20)_______. A nation is able to preserve their cultural heritage through education. The future generation should be taught and encouraged to learn about the importance of the cultural heritage at school. In the modern world, social media also plays an extremely important role in creating awareness and (21)_______.
Besides, we should control local tourism and avoid (22) _______although it also helps us to introduce our cultural heritage. Each tourism destination should identify an acceptable level of travelers. This also helps to prevent overcrowding and (23) _______.We should begin to take an active role in conserving our cultural assets for future generations.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
None of the students could join this year competition, ________?
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks.
Different relationships affect teenagers in various ways. Friends impact teenagers (18) __________. Teenagers go to their friends for help or to ask questions that they could not ask their parents about. Most of the time their friends give them good advice. In most cases they tell their friends how to dress and act (19) __________ .Love relationships just make it even harder for a teenager to get a good education. Some start to fail in school (20) __________ .Parents have a big influence on teenagers because their children look up to them and the majority of them grow up to act and do things just like their parents did with them. Children (21) __________ may have lower achievements than children brought up in an intact family.As previously stated, teenagers are affected by many relationships which involve their friends, family, and their love relationships. The relationships affect them so much that (22) __________about how they should live their lives in a different way and to change their future goals. They should be influenced to help (23) __________ or to help others.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
Bullying is hard to control and it affects millions of teenagers every day. In the past, it mostly happened at school or in public places, but nowadays the Internet makes it possible for bullies to (24)_______ their victims at home. We call it cyberbullying - when a bully teases or threatens someone online. Experts believe that almost all children and teenagers will experience bullying at some point in their lives.
Most people know that if someone bullies you, you can tell a teacher or a parent. (25)_______ what should you do if you see bullying happening to someone else? People (26)_______ try to ignore bullying become bystanders: they stand by and see bullying happen, but don’t do anything to stop it. Sometimes bystanders are frightened of the bullies, or they’re embarrassed about telling their parents or a teacher. (27)________ reason is that they just feel confused about what to do. But if you don’t do anything, bullies think that their behavior is not bad. They think that people don’t mind, and more bullying happens. That’s why we need to be up-standers. Up-standers say “no” to bullies because bullying is (28)_______ !
Bullying is hard to stop - but together, we can stop it by being up-standers, not bystanders.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
It was last week_______John earned more pocket money.
Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.
1. A group of teenagers and young adults from the U.S. and the U.K. are among the most common cyber attackers today, according to Charles Carmakal, the CTO of Mandiant Consulting. He shared this information during a media briefing at the RSA Conference. They typically speak English as their first language and are very skilled at tricking people, also known as social engineering.
2. These young hackers were responsible for some of the biggest cyber attacks last year, including breaches at companies like Twilio, Uber, and Okta. The attack on Twilio affected at least 163 other victims, making the damage even worse. Carmakal said, "We've seen very young individuals break into some of the biggest organizations by leveraging these techniques that are so hard to defend against."
3. These attackers use personalized tricks to convince people to visit harmful websites and share sensitive information, like passwords and multi-factor authentication codes. Carmakal explained, "It's all traversing through the cellular network so enterprises aren't able to even monitor this and detect it," making it harder for companies to protect themselves.
4. Groups like Oktapus and Lapsus$ are known for using threats and harassment in their attacks. They target not only companies but also the families of employees. Carmakal shared, "It's a very different story if you're an executive of the company, and your daughter is being harassed by a threat actor." These personal attacks often make it more likely for victims to pay the ransom, as Carmakal said, "Your desire to pay or your willingness to pay shoots up tenfold when you're dealing with personal attacks."
In which paragraph does the author mention differences in approaches to handling attacks on different targets?
Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.
1. Natural hazards cause significant harm to both people and cultural heritage. They damage tangible heritage, such as buildings and infrastructure, as well as intangible heritage, like traditions, social values, and emotional connections to places. World Heritage sites, which protect both cultural and natural heritage, are also at risk. Disasters disrupt cultural systems, making communities more susceptible during and after these events.
2. [I] Culture plays an important role in how people view risks and respond to hazards. [II] From there, culture also influences people's risk indirectly because it impacts their livelihood choices, settlement location, social networks and availability for preparedness activities, including disaster risk reduction education. [III] These aspects affect how vulnerable a community is to natural hazards. [IV]
3. An increasing number of natural hazards are damaging heritage sites and disrupting cultural practices. This weakens the resilience of communities, particularly those that rely on heritage for local resources and sustainable development. Despite these threats, cultural and natural heritage can also strengthen communities by helping them adapt to risks and reduce their exposure to hazards, including climate change.
4. UNESCO protects cultural and natural heritage and uses it as a platform for disaster risk reduction. These efforts aim to build community resilience and ensure that no one is left behind.
5. World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves, and UNESCO Global Geoparks are essential for sustainable development. These sites protect natural and cultural heritage while promoting biodiversity and resource conservation. However, they face risks from natural hazards and extreme weather, which can affect nearby communities and resonate globally. At the same time, these sites educate people about disaster risks and solutions, offering opportunities to build safer, more resilient futures.
Which of the following best summarises the passage?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate 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. Through initiatives like loveitaly, a non-profit organization, donations are collected from people worldwide who care about Italy’s cultural legacy.
b. For instance, loveitaly successfully raised funds to restore an ancient site in Pompeii.
c. To address this, Italy has turned to crowdfunding as a method of raising funds for heritage preservation.
d. Preserving cultural heritage can be a significant challenge for many nations, particularly those with numerous heritage sites, like Italy.
e. This innovative approach has proven to be an effective way to preserve Italy’s heritage while involving global supporters.
Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.
Preserving Africa's Cultural Heritage
1. Cultural preservation in Africa focuses on protecting both tangible and intangible heritage for future generations. This includes conserving artefacts, traditions, languages, and practices of cultural significance. The African Union High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies (APET) recognizes 3D printing as a key tool in this effort. This cutting-edge technology offers a precise and non-invasive way to replicate and restore artefacts, buildings, and landmarks that are damaged or lost. By adding materials layer by layer, 3D printing allows detailed restoration and replication.
2. APET highlights how 3D printing is transforming cultural preservation. For example, the Iziko Museums in Cape Town use it to replicate San rock art, protecting the originals from damage. In Egypt, researchers use the technology to restore ancient hieroglyphs on temples. At Great Zimbabwe, 3D-printed bricks are being used for restoration where traditional materials are unavailable. These examples demonstrate the value of 3D printing in addressing restoration challenges.
3. Additionally, 3D printing makes cultural heritage more accessible by allowing museums to create replicas for travelling exhibits, bringing historical treasures to distant communities. Schools and universities use 3D-printed artefacts for hands-on learning, helping students connect with their history. Digital 3D scanning creates detailed models stored online, enabling global access and collaboration.
4. APET suggests that national 3D cultural preservation programmes can document heritage sites and train local communities in 3D technology. This approach not only protects heritage but also creates jobs and empowers communities. Open-access policies further encourage education and innovation using 3D models. Investing in 3D printing infrastructure for tourism and restoration can boost local economies. Integrating 3D printing into creative industries ensures Africa's heritage is protected while supporting economic growth.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the applications of 3D printing in paragraph 2?
Read the following passage and choose the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
✱ Explore the Urban Heritage Atlas
Discover the beauty and history of the world's most unique cities with the Urban Heritage Atlas—a (7) _______ resource for anyone passionate about cultural heritage.
What Does It Offer?
✔ A Cultural Archive: Learn about historic cities, vernacular architecture, and traditional building (8) _______.
✔ Cultural Mapping: Understand the unique features that make each city special, from buildings to cultural (9) _______.
✔ Learning Resource: Build knowledge about (10) _______ urban heritage and how to conserve it.
Why is it Important?
✔ Urban heritage is more than monuments—it's about stories, communities, and culture.
✔ This atlas helps authorities and individuals protect historic areas and manage them wisely.
✔ Supports cities on the UNESCO World Heritage List and (11) _______ waiting for recognition.
Whether you're a researcher, a city planner, (12) _______ a heritage enthusiast, the Urban Heritage Atlas is your gateway to understanding and preserving the world's most meaningful historic places.
Get your copy today and start exploring!
Read the following passage and choose the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
☛ Join Us for a Unique Workshop on Cultural Heritage!
✔ Date: 25–29 November
✔ Location: Bucharest, Romania
Discover how to safeguard (1) _______ while promoting sustainable development in communities! This capacity-building workshop focuses on empowering local participation, ensuring social equity, and (2) _______ sustainable growth.
Who Should Attend?
(3) _______ in:
✔ Culture management
✔ Museology
✔ Environmental conservation
✔ Heritage education
✔ Youth engagement
✔ Community initiatives and local development
What's in It for You?
✔ Practical skills and knowledge for cultural heritage safeguarding.
✔ Insights (4) _______ sustainable development and community empowerment.
✔ Opportunities to network with experts and peers.
(5) _______ by the Regional Centre for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in South-Eastern Europe, UNESCO, and the Ministry of Culture in Romania. Hosted at the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant in Bucharest.
Facilitators: Ms. Ioana Baskerville and Mr. Julio Sa Rego, UNESCO experts.
Don't miss this chance (6) _______ to preserving cultural heritage for a better future!
Register now!
Read the following advertisement/ announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15.
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- Interested (10)_______ community development projects?
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Read the following passage and choose the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
☛ Join Us for a Unique Workshop on Cultural Heritage!
✔ Date: 25–29 November
✔ Location: Bucharest, Romania
Discover how to safeguard (1) _______ while promoting sustainable development in communities! This capacity-building workshop focuses on empowering local participation, ensuring social equity, and (2) _______ sustainable growth.
Who Should Attend?
(3) _______ in:
✔ Culture management
✔ Museology
✔ Environmental conservation
✔ Heritage education
✔ Youth engagement
✔ Community initiatives and local development
What's in It for You?
✔ Practical skills and knowledge for cultural heritage safeguarding.
✔ Insights (4) _______ sustainable development and community empowerment.
✔ Opportunities to network with experts and peers.
(5) _______ by the Regional Centre for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in South-Eastern Europe, UNESCO, and the Ministry of Culture in Romania. Hosted at the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant in Bucharest.
Facilitators: Ms. Ioana Baskerville and Mr. Julio Sa Rego, UNESCO experts.
Don't miss this chance (6) _______ to preserving cultural heritage for a better future!
Register now!
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
It was Henry _________ to help us.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Teens should have the ability to __________ loneliness.
Read the following passage and choose the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.
Misinformation is incorrect or misleading information. It can sometimes happen by mistake, but often it is intentionally exaggerated. This can be done by using catchy headlines or taking details out of context to make a story more interesting. Misinformation online is growing, and (18) __________.
Social media has become a main source of news, which has helped misinformation spread. Anyone with a social media account can share news, and (19) __________. On social media, posts that grab attention are more likely to go viral, (20) __________. Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt says that "outrage is the key to virality," meaning that shocking or emotional posts are shared more often. This leads to misinformation spreading quickly.
MIT researchers found that fake news (21) __________. When misinformation goes viral, corrections often do not reach as many people and are less likely to be believed. Platforms like TikTok have also contributed to this problem, with studies (22) __________, especially in areas like health.
Read the following passage and choose the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.
Misinformation is incorrect or misleading information. It can sometimes happen by mistake, but often it is intentionally exaggerated. This can be done by using catchy headlines or taking details out of context to make a story more interesting. Misinformation online is growing, and (18) __________.
Social media has become a main source of news, which has helped misinformation spread. Anyone with a social media account can share news, and (19) __________. On social media, posts that grab attention are more likely to go viral, (20) __________. Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt says that "outrage is the key to virality," meaning that shocking or emotional posts are shared more often. This leads to misinformation spreading quickly.
MIT researchers found that fake news (21) __________. When misinformation goes viral, corrections often do not reach as many people and are less likely to be believed. Platforms like TikTok have also contributed to this problem, with studies (22) __________, especially in areas like health.
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 questions
Bullying, intentional harm-doing or harassment that is directed toward vulnerable targets and typically repeated. Bullying encompasses a wide range of malicious aggressive behaviours, including physical violence, verbal mockery, threats, ostracism, and rumors spread either orally or by other means of communication, such as the Internet.
Bullying in educational settings remains a commonplace everyday experience. In Europe significant attention to school bullying began in the early 1970s, in part because of the efforts of Olweus, as well as a widely publicized trio of victim suicides in Norway in 1983. A spate of school shootings in the late 1990s brought further media attention to the subject of school bullying, and concern was renewed during a later series of bullying-related suicides in Canada and the United States. A US national study published at the turn of the 21st century documented that bullying and other forms of aggression affected approximately 30 percent, or 5.7 million, middle-to-high-school students in the then-current school term.
Although the root causes of bullying remain unclear, its consequences for victims are abundantly apparent. The U.S Secret Service in conjunction with the U.S Department of Education found that bullying was a factor in the majority of “incidents of targeted school violence” in the last two and a half decades of the 20th century. Victimization is also significantly related to suicidal ideation, social isolation, anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, physical health problems, and diminished academic performance and school attachment. Many of these effects can last well into adulthood.
However, victims are not the only ones who suffer from bullying. For many outcomes, bully-victims often fare the worst on a variety of measures, but pure bullies also experience difficulties. They are at increased risk of subsequent mental health problems and are likely to encounter difficulty maintaining positive relationships as adults. More significantly, bullies are considerably more likely to be convicted of crimes and incarcerated as young adults.
Some youth nevertheless use bullying as a way to gain social status among peers. These adolescents may be more strategic in how they choose their targets, and they are also likely to be among the more popular students in school. For at least some of them, bullying and harassment effectively boost their status and influence among schoolmates by winning the admiration of peers or by tearing down social rivals. Generally speaking, however, bullying is more effective at harming victims than aiding aggressors
What could be the best title of this passage?
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 questions from 29 to 33.
Kids have always looked to their peers for recognition and self-worth, especially teens. That's nothing new. But in today's social media culture, it's easy for young people to become unable to stop thinking about their online popularity. Instead of determining their popularity by the number of friends they have in real life, adolescents are increasingly evaluating their social status and self-image by the number of people who follow them on Twitter or "like" their selfies on Instagram or Facebook.
The pressure to be popular can be hard enough on adolescents, but when the popularity contest moves from high school hallways to social media networks, it can be really overwhelming. Teens may become stressed, anxious, and even depressed as they spend more and more time creating their online identities in order to gain favor from other social media users. Social media peer pressure can cause young people to post risqué pictures including half-naked selfies or party pictures in an effort to be liked online. Unfortunately, this strategy often has damaging results.
Research suggests that teens are relying more on social media for emotional support than traditional sources of encouragement such as a face-to-face conversation or a phone call with a friend. The problem with this trend is doubled. First, social media has made it more challenging for parents to keep up with their kids' peer groups, and secondly, it appears that online friendships can be even more influential than their real-life relationships, making digital peer pressure a real concern.
The word "their" in paragraph 3 refers to_______.
