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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.

[I] Psychologists identify four basic stages that people experience when adapting to a new culture. [II] This process helps us cope with culture shock and how our minds and personalities respond to unfamiliar situations. [III] For example, if we are used to bowing when greeting someone, we might feel awkward in a culture that does not bow. [IV]

The first stage is the "honeymoon stage." When we first arrive in a new culture, everything seems exciting and strange. Even if we feel tired from travel, we enjoy exploring new sights, sounds, and foods. This stage can last a long time because it feels like an adventure.

The second stage can be tough. After settling into our new lives-working, studying, or living with a host family-we may start to miss home and our loved ones. Small problems can feel more significant in a foreign culture. This "rejection stage" can lead some people to develop unhealthy habits or feel confused and helpless. Some might consider going back home or only spending time with people from their own culture.

The third stage is called the "adjustment stage." Here, we begin to see that the new culture isn't so bad. We start to handle challenges better and feel more capable of taking care of ourselves.

The fourth stage is "at ease at last." By now, we feel comfortable in the new environment and can manage most problems. We might still struggle with the language, but we know we can handle it. If we meet newcomers from our home country, we can share our experiences and help them.

Finally, there's a fifth stage known as "reverse culture shock." This happens when we return to our home culture and realize that both we and our surroundings have changed. This can make us feel awkward and struggle to adjust back to life at home.

(Adapted from continuingstudies.uvic.ca)

The word "adjustment" in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by: ________

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.

[I] Psychologists identify four basic stages that people experience when adapting to a new culture. [II] This process helps us cope with culture shock and how our minds and personalities respond to unfamiliar situations. [III] For example, if we are used to bowing when greeting someone, we might feel awkward in a culture that does not bow. [IV]

The first stage is the "honeymoon stage." When we first arrive in a new culture, everything seems exciting and strange. Even if we feel tired from travel, we enjoy exploring new sights, sounds, and foods. This stage can last a long time because it feels like an adventure.

The second stage can be tough. After settling into our new lives-working, studying, or living with a host family-we may start to miss home and our loved ones. Small problems can feel more significant in a foreign culture. This "rejection stage" can lead some people to develop unhealthy habits or feel confused and helpless. Some might consider going back home or only spending time with people from their own culture.

The third stage is called the "adjustment stage." Here, we begin to see that the new culture isn't so bad. We start to handle challenges better and feel more capable of taking care of ourselves.

The fourth stage is "at ease at last." By now, we feel comfortable in the new environment and can manage most problems. We might still struggle with the language, but we know we can handle it. If we meet newcomers from our home country, we can share our experiences and help them.

Finally, there's a fifth stage known as "reverse culture shock." This happens when we return to our home culture and realize that both we and our surroundings have changed. This can make us feel awkward and struggle to adjust back to life at home.

(Adapted from continuingstudies.uvic.ca)

The word "Them" in the fifth paragraph refers to _________

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.

[I] Psychologists identify four basic stages that people experience when adapting to a new culture. [II] This process helps us cope with culture shock and how our minds and personalities respond to unfamiliar situations. [III] For example, if we are used to bowing when greeting someone, we might feel awkward in a culture that does not bow. [IV]

The first stage is the "honeymoon stage." When we first arrive in a new culture, everything seems exciting and strange. Even if we feel tired from travel, we enjoy exploring new sights, sounds, and foods. This stage can last a long time because it feels like an adventure.

The second stage can be tough. After settling into our new lives-working, studying, or living with a host family-we may start to miss home and our loved ones. Small problems can feel more significant in a foreign culture. This "rejection stage" can lead some people to develop unhealthy habits or feel confused and helpless. Some might consider going back home or only spending time with people from their own culture.

The third stage is called the "adjustment stage." Here, we begin to see that the new culture isn't so bad. We start to handle challenges better and feel more capable of taking care of ourselves.

The fourth stage is "at ease at last." By now, we feel comfortable in the new environment and can manage most problems. We might still struggle with the language, but we know we can handle it. If we meet newcomers from our home country, we can share our experiences and help them.

Finally, there's a fifth stage known as "reverse culture shock." This happens when we return to our home culture and realize that both we and our surroundings have changed. This can make us feel awkward and struggle to adjust back to life at home.

(Adapted from continuingstudies.uvic.ca)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the "rejection stage"?

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.

[I] Psychologists identify four basic stages that people experience when adapting to a new culture. [II] This process helps us cope with culture shock and how our minds and personalities respond to unfamiliar situations. [III] For example, if we are used to bowing when greeting someone, we might feel awkward in a culture that does not bow. [IV]

The first stage is the "honeymoon stage." When we first arrive in a new culture, everything seems exciting and strange. Even if we feel tired from travel, we enjoy exploring new sights, sounds, and foods. This stage can last a long time because it feels like an adventure.

The second stage can be tough. After settling into our new lives-working, studying, or living with a host family-we may start to miss home and our loved ones. Small problems can feel more significant in a foreign culture. This "rejection stage" can lead some people to develop unhealthy habits or feel confused and helpless. Some might consider going back home or only spending time with people from their own culture.

The third stage is called the "adjustment stage." Here, we begin to see that the new culture isn't so bad. We start to handle challenges better and feel more capable of taking care of ourselves.

The fourth stage is "at ease at last." By now, we feel comfortable in the new environment and can manage most problems. We might still struggle with the language, but we know we can handle it. If we meet newcomers from our home country, we can share our experiences and help them.

Finally, there's a fifth stage known as "reverse culture shock." This happens when we return to our home culture and realize that both we and our surroundings have changed. This can make us feel awkward and struggle to adjust back to life at home.

(Adapted from continuingstudies.uvic.ca)

Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 4?

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.

[I] Psychologists identify four basic stages that people experience when adapting to a new culture. [II] This process helps us cope with culture shock and how our minds and personalities respond to unfamiliar situations. [III] For example, if we are used to bowing when greeting someone, we might feel awkward in a culture that does not bow. [IV]

The first stage is the "honeymoon stage." When we first arrive in a new culture, everything seems exciting and strange. Even if we feel tired from travel, we enjoy exploring new sights, sounds, and foods. This stage can last a long time because it feels like an adventure.

The second stage can be tough. After settling into our new lives-working, studying, or living with a host family-we may start to miss home and our loved ones. Small problems can feel more significant in a foreign culture. This "rejection stage" can lead some people to develop unhealthy habits or feel confused and helpless. Some might consider going back home or only spending time with people from their own culture.

The third stage is called the "adjustment stage." Here, we begin to see that the new culture isn't so bad. We start to handle challenges better and feel more capable of taking care of ourselves.

The fourth stage is "at ease at last." By now, we feel comfortable in the new environment and can manage most problems. We might still struggle with the language, but we know we can handle it. If we meet newcomers from our home country, we can share our experiences and help them.

Finally, there's a fifth stage known as "reverse culture shock." This happens when we return to our home culture and realize that both we and our surroundings have changed. This can make us feel awkward and struggle to adjust back to life at home.

(Adapted from continuingstudies.uvic.ca)

The word "confused" in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to:

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.

[I] Psychologists identify four basic stages that people experience when adapting to a new culture. [II] This process helps us cope with culture shock and how our minds and personalities respond to unfamiliar situations. [III] For example, if we are used to bowing when greeting someone, we might feel awkward in a culture that does not bow. [IV]

The first stage is the "honeymoon stage." When we first arrive in a new culture, everything seems exciting and strange. Even if we feel tired from travel, we enjoy exploring new sights, sounds, and foods. This stage can last a long time because it feels like an adventure.

The second stage can be tough. After settling into our new lives-working, studying, or living with a host family-we may start to miss home and our loved ones. Small problems can feel more significant in a foreign culture. This "rejection stage" can lead some people to develop unhealthy habits or feel confused and helpless. Some might consider going back home or only spending time with people from their own culture.

The third stage is called the "adjustment stage." Here, we begin to see that the new culture isn't so bad. We start to handle challenges better and feel more capable of taking care of ourselves.

The fourth stage is "at ease at last." By now, we feel comfortable in the new environment and can manage most problems. We might still struggle with the language, but we know we can handle it. If we meet newcomers from our home country, we can share our experiences and help them.

Finally, there's a fifth stage known as "reverse culture shock." This happens when we return to our home culture and realize that both we and our surroundings have changed. This can make us feel awkward and struggle to adjust back to life at home.

(Adapted from continuingstudies.uvic.ca)

Which of the following is TRUE according to the 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.

[I] Psychologists identify four basic stages that people experience when adapting to a new culture. [II] This process helps us cope with culture shock and how our minds and personalities respond to unfamiliar situations. [III] For example, if we are used to bowing when greeting someone, we might feel awkward in a culture that does not bow. [IV]

The first stage is the "honeymoon stage." When we first arrive in a new culture, everything seems exciting and strange. Even if we feel tired from travel, we enjoy exploring new sights, sounds, and foods. This stage can last a long time because it feels like an adventure.

The second stage can be tough. After settling into our new lives-working, studying, or living with a host family-we may start to miss home and our loved ones. Small problems can feel more significant in a foreign culture. This "rejection stage" can lead some people to develop unhealthy habits or feel confused and helpless. Some might consider going back home or only spending time with people from their own culture.

The third stage is called the "adjustment stage." Here, we begin to see that the new culture isn't so bad. We start to handle challenges better and feel more capable of taking care of ourselves.

The fourth stage is "at ease at last." By now, we feel comfortable in the new environment and can manage most problems. We might still struggle with the language, but we know we can handle it. If we meet newcomers from our home country, we can share our experiences and help them.

Finally, there's a fifth stage known as "reverse culture shock." This happens when we return to our home culture and realize that both we and our surroundings have changed. This can make us feel awkward and struggle to adjust back to life at home.

(Adapted from continuingstudies.uvic.ca)

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

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.

[I] Psychologists identify four basic stages that people experience when adapting to a new culture. [II] This process helps us cope with culture shock and how our minds and personalities respond to unfamiliar situations. [III] For example, if we are used to bowing when greeting someone, we might feel awkward in a culture that does not bow. [IV]

The first stage is the "honeymoon stage." When we first arrive in a new culture, everything seems exciting and strange. Even if we feel tired from travel, we enjoy exploring new sights, sounds, and foods. This stage can last a long time because it feels like an adventure.

The second stage can be tough. After settling into our new lives-working, studying, or living with a host family-we may start to miss home and our loved ones. Small problems can feel more significant in a foreign culture. This "rejection stage" can lead some people to develop unhealthy habits or feel confused and helpless. Some might consider going back home or only spending time with people from their own culture.

The third stage is called the "adjustment stage." Here, we begin to see that the new culture isn't so bad. We start to handle challenges better and feel more capable of taking care of ourselves.

The fourth stage is "at ease at last." By now, we feel comfortable in the new environment and can manage most problems. We might still struggle with the language, but we know we can handle it. If we meet newcomers from our home country, we can share our experiences and help them.

Finally, there's a fifth stage known as "reverse culture shock." This happens when we return to our home culture and realize that both we and our surroundings have changed. This can make us feel awkward and struggle to adjust back to life at home.

(Adapted from continuingstudies.uvic.ca)

Which of the following can be inferred about "reverse culture shock"?

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.

[I] Psychologists identify four basic stages that people experience when adapting to a new culture. [II] This process helps us cope with culture shock and how our minds and personalities respond to unfamiliar situations. [III] For example, if we are used to bowing when greeting someone, we might feel awkward in a culture that does not bow. [IV]

The first stage is the "honeymoon stage." When we first arrive in a new culture, everything seems exciting and strange. Even if we feel tired from travel, we enjoy exploring new sights, sounds, and foods. This stage can last a long time because it feels like an adventure.

The second stage can be tough. After settling into our new lives-working, studying, or living with a host family-we may start to miss home and our loved ones. Small problems can feel more significant in a foreign culture. This "rejection stage" can lead some people to develop unhealthy habits or feel confused and helpless. Some might consider going back home or only spending time with people from their own culture.

The third stage is called the "adjustment stage." Here, we begin to see that the new culture isn't so bad. We start to handle challenges better and feel more capable of taking care of ourselves.

The fourth stage is "at ease at last." By now, we feel comfortable in the new environment and can manage most problems. We might still struggle with the language, but we know we can handle it. If we meet newcomers from our home country, we can share our experiences and help them.

Finally, there's a fifth stage known as "reverse culture shock." This happens when we return to our home culture and realize that both we and our surroundings have changed. This can make us feel awkward and struggle to adjust back to life at home.

(Adapted from continuingstudies.uvic.ca)

Which of the following best summarises the passage?

Read the following advertisement 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.

Khaled Hosseini's first novel, The Kite Runner, is a (1)_______ story of friendship, betrayal, and suffering. It is set in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, in the seventies, then a relatively liberal and open-minded city.

Although (2)_______ novel describes dramatic political events, it is Amir's close friendship with Hassan, the son of his father's servant, (3)_______ catches our attention. They grow up together as best friends, but one mistake tears them apart. Amir lets down Hassan, and the guilt stays (4)_______ him even when he moves to America.

Can Amir (5)_______ up for the past and find forgiveness?

With simple language and strong emotions, The Kite Runner is a story that will touch your heart.

Read it now and (6)_______ why so many people love this book.

(Adapted from Friends Global 12 Workbook)

Choose the best answer for question 1: