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 23 to 27.

As teenagers approach university level, a decision has to be made on what course to pursue. In this world of diversity, (23)............such a choice is not easy for both children and parents. In the old days, it was not much a problem to do the task because there were not so many diverse learning areas to choose from. Besides, there were only a few distinctive professional careers like doctor, engineer, accountant, nurse, teacher, etc. to think about. Most higher learning usually led to a financially successful life. (24)............., the cost of education was not so high.Today's world is entirely different from the things (25)have just been described. The job market is constantly changing due to innovative technology and new (26................,Meanwhile, most teenagers have difficulty in identifying their own interests. There are a variety of well-organized career talks and student counseling workshops to guide and help teenagers (27) .........what course to take. Furthermore, psychological tests are also used. Certain instruments such as surveys, interviews and computer software can help to find out preferences, interests, or learning styles of the students.(Source: Essential Reading for IELTS by Humin & John A. Gordon)

(23)___________

Jim didn't break the vase on ______, but he was still punished for his carelessness.

They were among the first companies to exploit the ______ of the Internet.

It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that the "dilution" policy is related to ______.

Peter is disappointed at not getting the job, but he will ______ it soon.

Don't tell Jane anything about the surprise party for Jack. She has got a big mouth. (underlined words OPPOSITE in meaning with)

My mother always get up early to prepare breakfast for everyone in the family. (underlined part that needs correction)

The policeman warned the tourists not walking alone in empty streets at night. (underlined part that needs correction)

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 35 to 42.

All the judges paid the dancer compliments on their excellent performance in the competition.

The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to ______.

He last visited London three years ago.

According to the passage, in the past, some manga fans who knew Japanese translated manga because ______.

My sister is good at cooking. My brother is bad at it.

Thanks to her father's encouragement, she has made great ______ in her study.

According to paragraph 2, the practice of "scanlation" mostly involves ______.

The government have established some wildlife reserves. They want to protect endangered species.

According to paragraph 2, who could benefit from scanlation?

Choose the word that has different pronunciation: walk, call, take, talk.

Linda is thanking Daniel for his birthday present.

Linda: "Thanks for the book. I've been looking for it for months."

Daniel: "______."

I am not used to the cold weather here, so I need to have a heating system ______.