Đề thi thử Tốt nghiệp THPT năm 2026 môn Tiếng anh Sở GD&ĐT TP. Cần Thơ - Đề 2

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C and D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fit each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6

A UNIQUE HOTEL

Last summer, we went backpacking. It was a great holiday in which we travelled around, making our own decisions about where to go, and carrying all our stuff. One night, we 1___ at a unique hostel, which was a two-storey building with five large, dormitory bedrooms. At high tide, it is on an island off the south coast, but at low tide it becomes attached to the mainland. It takes 2___ twenty minutes to walk to the hostel from the nearby village at low tide, when the sea is out, but at high tide, the only way to get there is by boat. We decided to stop over for the night, 3___ because the idea of staying at such a mind-blowing place appealed to us, but also 4 ___ it only cost £15 to book a room for four people, which was a 5___ good price. The staff at the hostel were very friendly and even made us a packed lunch when we 6___ on our travels after breakfast the next day!

(Adapted from Solutions Upper Intermediate test package)

Choose the best answer for question 1:

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C and D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fit each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6

A UNIQUE HOTEL

Last summer, we went backpacking. It was a great holiday in which we travelled around, making our own decisions about where to go, and carrying all our stuff. One night, we 1___ at a unique hostel, which was a two-storey building with five large, dormitory bedrooms. At high tide, it is on an island off the south coast, but at low tide it becomes attached to the mainland. It takes 2___ twenty minutes to walk to the hostel from the nearby village at low tide, when the sea is out, but at high tide, the only way to get there is by boat. We decided to stop over for the night, 3___ because the idea of staying at such a mind-blowing place appealed to us, but also 4 ___ it only cost £15 to book a room for four people, which was a 5___ good price. The staff at the hostel were very friendly and even made us a packed lunch when we 6___ on our travels after breakfast the next day!

(Adapted from Solutions Upper Intermediate test package)

Choose the best answer for question 2:

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C and D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fit each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6

A UNIQUE HOTEL

Last summer, we went backpacking. It was a great holiday in which we travelled around, making our own decisions about where to go, and carrying all our stuff. One night, we 1___ at a unique hostel, which was a two-storey building with five large, dormitory bedrooms. At high tide, it is on an island off the south coast, but at low tide it becomes attached to the mainland. It takes 2___ twenty minutes to walk to the hostel from the nearby village at low tide, when the sea is out, but at high tide, the only way to get there is by boat. We decided to stop over for the night, 3___ because the idea of staying at such a mind-blowing place appealed to us, but also 4 ___ it only cost £15 to book a room for four people, which was a 5___ good price. The staff at the hostel were very friendly and even made us a packed lunch when we 6___ on our travels after breakfast the next day!

(Adapted from Solutions Upper Intermediate test package)

Choose the best answer for question 3:

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C and D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fit each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6

A UNIQUE HOTEL

Last summer, we went backpacking. It was a great holiday in which we travelled around, making our own decisions about where to go, and carrying all our stuff. One night, we 1___ at a unique hostel, which was a two-storey building with five large, dormitory bedrooms. At high tide, it is on an island off the south coast, but at low tide it becomes attached to the mainland. It takes 2___ twenty minutes to walk to the hostel from the nearby village at low tide, when the sea is out, but at high tide, the only way to get there is by boat. We decided to stop over for the night, 3___ because the idea of staying at such a mind-blowing place appealed to us, but also 4 ___ it only cost £15 to book a room for four people, which was a 5___ good price. The staff at the hostel were very friendly and even made us a packed lunch when we 6___ on our travels after breakfast the next day!

(Adapted from Solutions Upper Intermediate test package)

Choose the best answer for question 4:

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C and D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fit each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6

A UNIQUE HOTEL

Last summer, we went backpacking. It was a great holiday in which we travelled around, making our own decisions about where to go, and carrying all our stuff. One night, we 1___ at a unique hostel, which was a two-storey building with five large, dormitory bedrooms. At high tide, it is on an island off the south coast, but at low tide it becomes attached to the mainland. It takes 2___ twenty minutes to walk to the hostel from the nearby village at low tide, when the sea is out, but at high tide, the only way to get there is by boat. We decided to stop over for the night, 3___ because the idea of staying at such a mind-blowing place appealed to us, but also 4 ___ it only cost £15 to book a room for four people, which was a 5___ good price. The staff at the hostel were very friendly and even made us a packed lunch when we 6___ on our travels after breakfast the next day!

(Adapted from Solutions Upper Intermediate test package)

Choose the best answer for question 5:

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C and D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fit each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6

A UNIQUE HOTEL

Last summer, we went backpacking. It was a great holiday in which we travelled around, making our own decisions about where to go, and carrying all our stuff. One night, we 1___ at a unique hostel, which was a two-storey building with five large, dormitory bedrooms. At high tide, it is on an island off the south coast, but at low tide it becomes attached to the mainland. It takes 2___ twenty minutes to walk to the hostel from the nearby village at low tide, when the sea is out, but at high tide, the only way to get there is by boat. We decided to stop over for the night, 3___ because the idea of staying at such a mind-blowing place appealed to us, but also 4 ___ it only cost £15 to book a room for four people, which was a 5___ good price. The staff at the hostel were very friendly and even made us a packed lunch when we 6___ on our travels after breakfast the next day!

(Adapted from Solutions Upper Intermediate test package)

Choose the best answer for question 6:

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Grand Opening Postponed!

We regret 7 ___ you that due to unforeseen construction delays, we must postpone the grand opening of our store. We apologize 8 ___ any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Please stay tuned for updates on the rescheduled opening date, 9 ___ will be announced through our official channels. Thank you for your continued support!

Social Workers Needed!

Do you have an interest 10 ___making a difference in people's lives? Join our team of social workers and become part of a community dedicated to positive impact. No prior experience is necessary; full training is 11 ___for all team members. However, fluency in English and a bachelor's 12 ___are required

(Adapted from I learn smart world 12 pilot tests)

Choose the best answer for question 7:

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Grand Opening Postponed!

We regret 7 ___ you that due to unforeseen construction delays, we must postpone the grand opening of our store. We apologize 8 ___ any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Please stay tuned for updates on the rescheduled opening date, 9 ___ will be announced through our official channels. Thank you for your continued support!

Social Workers Needed!

Do you have an interest 10 ___making a difference in people's lives? Join our team of social workers and become part of a community dedicated to positive impact. No prior experience is necessary; full training is 11 ___for all team members. However, fluency in English and a bachelor's 12 ___are required

(Adapted from I learn smart world 12 pilot tests)

Choose the best answer for question 8:

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Grand Opening Postponed!

We regret 7 ___ you that due to unforeseen construction delays, we must postpone the grand opening of our store. We apologize 8 ___ any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Please stay tuned for updates on the rescheduled opening date, 9 ___ will be announced through our official channels. Thank you for your continued support!

Social Workers Needed!

Do you have an interest 10 ___making a difference in people's lives? Join our team of social workers and become part of a community dedicated to positive impact. No prior experience is necessary; full training is 11 ___for all team members. However, fluency in English and a bachelor's 12 ___are required

(Adapted from I learn smart world 12 pilot tests)

Choose the best answer for question 9:

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Grand Opening Postponed!

We regret 7 ___ you that due to unforeseen construction delays, we must postpone the grand opening of our store. We apologize 8 ___ any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Please stay tuned for updates on the rescheduled opening date, 9 ___ will be announced through our official channels. Thank you for your continued support!

Social Workers Needed!

Do you have an interest 10 ___making a difference in people's lives? Join our team of social workers and become part of a community dedicated to positive impact. No prior experience is necessary; full training is 11 ___for all team members. However, fluency in English and a bachelor's 12 ___are required

(Adapted from I learn smart world 12 pilot tests)

Choose the best answer for question 10:

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Grand Opening Postponed!

We regret 7 ___ you that due to unforeseen construction delays, we must postpone the grand opening of our store. We apologize 8 ___ any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Please stay tuned for updates on the rescheduled opening date, 9 ___ will be announced through our official channels. Thank you for your continued support!

Social Workers Needed!

Do you have an interest 10 ___making a difference in people's lives? Join our team of social workers and become part of a community dedicated to positive impact. No prior experience is necessary; full training is 11 ___for all team members. However, fluency in English and a bachelor's 12 ___are required

(Adapted from I learn smart world 12 pilot tests)

Choose the best answer for question 11:

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Grand Opening Postponed!

We regret 7 ___ you that due to unforeseen construction delays, we must postpone the grand opening of our store. We apologize 8 ___ any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Please stay tuned for updates on the rescheduled opening date, 9 ___ will be announced through our official channels. Thank you for your continued support!

Social Workers Needed!

Do you have an interest 10 ___making a difference in people's lives? Join our team of social workers and become part of a community dedicated to positive impact. No prior experience is necessary; full training is 11 ___for all team members. However, fluency in English and a bachelor's 12 ___are required

(Adapted from I learn smart world 12 pilot tests)

Choose the best answer for question 12:

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. Phong: Hello, Antonio! Haven’t seen you for ages. You look so well!

b. Phong: Yes, I have. I do regular exercise and eat only healthy food.

c. Antonio: Hi, Phong! Thank you. You look very fit, too. Have you worked out a lot recently?

(Adapted from Global Success)

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. Mark: Why online courses?

b. Carol: I'm taking online classes.

c. Mark: How are you improving your Spanish?

d. Mark: I think online classes are too expensive. I don't think I'll take them.

e. Carol: They enhance our communication skills, and you can take them at your convenience.

(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World)

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.

Hi Kate,

a. But it was so interesting to follow these videos.

b. Thank you so much for the piano lesson videos you sent me last weekend.

c. We should practice together sometime. How do you feel?

d. Thanks also for the links to the websites with lesson videos — they are far better than the sites I've been learning on.

e. It's really nice to learn how to play a new instrument like the piano, but I am too busy at the moment, so I'm focusing on my guitar lessons for now.

Write back soon.

Johnie

(Adapted from THINK)

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. While flexibility and deadlines are essential in this job, the occasional office meeting for project updates, for instance, is an interesting ‘must’.

b. Working from home triggers my creativity and allows for more productivity.

c. Indeed, for the last few years, I have thrived in this role at a local company, where I craft engaging online content and develop effective strategies.

d. My love for people and technology naturally led me to a career in social media management.

e. In conclusion, I am incredibly happy with my current position and the opportunities it provides, as it perfectly combines my interests and skills.

(Adapted from Bright)

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. However, despite this growth, Riverdale still lacks a hospital, as the nearest one is located over 20 miles away in Sharp Ridge.

b. Once abundant parks on Park Street and Riverdale Avenue have been replaced by factories, marking a shift towards industrialization.

c. The industrial shift has also attracted new businesses, from arcades to shops and factories, boosting the local economy and making Riverdale more and more commercially active.

d. Riverdale has transformed significantly over the past decade.

e. This industrial growth has led to a 22% population boom due to an influx of factory workers, resulting in increased traffic congestion.

(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World)

Read the following passage about humanoid robots and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

Humanoid robots, eminent characters in science fiction novels and sci-fi films, are becoming a reality. Sophia, as an example, (18) ______. One month later, she had her premiere in Texas, USA, and has made multiple public appearances around the world since then. At one such event, Sophia was granted Saudi Arabian citizenship in October 2017 and even became the first Innovation Champion of the United Nations Development Programme later that year. During Sophia's trip to Vietnam in 2018, she addressed the Industry 4. 0 Summit and Expo.

Sophia the Robot is the latest humanlike robot created by a Hong Kong-based company (19)______. Undoubtedly, Sophia together with other humanlike robots represents the rapid advancement in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence. (20) ______.

Sophia's physical appearance is inspired by both the famous actress Audrey Hepburn and the creator's wife.

(21) ______. But what makes her more lifelike than other robots is the patented artificial skin called Frubber@, which has the feel and flexibility of human skin.

Sophia amazes the world with her ability to communicate naturally. The Sophia Intelligence Collective, which is a combination of Al and human input, and other sophisticated perception techniques enable Sophia to recognise human faces and identify human emotions and gestures. Equipped with machine learning algorithms, (22) ______.

(Adapted from Friends Global)

Choose the best answer for question 18:

Read the following passage about humanoid robots and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

Humanoid robots, eminent characters in science fiction novels and sci-fi films, are becoming a reality. Sophia, as an example, (18) ______. One month later, she had her premiere in Texas, USA, and has made multiple public appearances around the world since then. At one such event, Sophia was granted Saudi Arabian citizenship in October 2017 and even became the first Innovation Champion of the United Nations Development Programme later that year. During Sophia's trip to Vietnam in 2018, she addressed the Industry 4. 0 Summit and Expo.

Sophia the Robot is the latest humanlike robot created by a Hong Kong-based company (19)______. Undoubtedly, Sophia together with other humanlike robots represents the rapid advancement in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence. (20) ______.

Sophia's physical appearance is inspired by both the famous actress Audrey Hepburn and the creator's wife.

(21) ______. But what makes her more lifelike than other robots is the patented artificial skin called Frubber@, which has the feel and flexibility of human skin.

Sophia amazes the world with her ability to communicate naturally. The Sophia Intelligence Collective, which is a combination of Al and human input, and other sophisticated perception techniques enable Sophia to recognise human faces and identify human emotions and gestures. Equipped with machine learning algorithms, (22) ______.

(Adapted from Friends Global)

Choose the best answer for question 19:

Read the following passage about humanoid robots and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

Humanoid robots, eminent characters in science fiction novels and sci-fi films, are becoming a reality. Sophia, as an example, (18) ______. One month later, she had her premiere in Texas, USA, and has made multiple public appearances around the world since then. At one such event, Sophia was granted Saudi Arabian citizenship in October 2017 and even became the first Innovation Champion of the United Nations Development Programme later that year. During Sophia's trip to Vietnam in 2018, she addressed the Industry 4. 0 Summit and Expo.

Sophia the Robot is the latest humanlike robot created by a Hong Kong-based company (19)______. Undoubtedly, Sophia together with other humanlike robots represents the rapid advancement in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence. (20) ______.

Sophia's physical appearance is inspired by both the famous actress Audrey Hepburn and the creator's wife.

(21) ______. But what makes her more lifelike than other robots is the patented artificial skin called Frubber@, which has the feel and flexibility of human skin.

Sophia amazes the world with her ability to communicate naturally. The Sophia Intelligence Collective, which is a combination of Al and human input, and other sophisticated perception techniques enable Sophia to recognise human faces and identify human emotions and gestures. Equipped with machine learning algorithms, (22) ______.

(Adapted from Friends Global)

Choose the best answer for question 20:

Read the following passage about humanoid robots and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

Humanoid robots, eminent characters in science fiction novels and sci-fi films, are becoming a reality. Sophia, as an example, (18) ______. One month later, she had her premiere in Texas, USA, and has made multiple public appearances around the world since then. At one such event, Sophia was granted Saudi Arabian citizenship in October 2017 and even became the first Innovation Champion of the United Nations Development Programme later that year. During Sophia's trip to Vietnam in 2018, she addressed the Industry 4. 0 Summit and Expo.

Sophia the Robot is the latest humanlike robot created by a Hong Kong-based company (19)______. Undoubtedly, Sophia together with other humanlike robots represents the rapid advancement in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence. (20) ______.

Sophia's physical appearance is inspired by both the famous actress Audrey Hepburn and the creator's wife.

(21) ______. But what makes her more lifelike than other robots is the patented artificial skin called Frubber@, which has the feel and flexibility of human skin.

Sophia amazes the world with her ability to communicate naturally. The Sophia Intelligence Collective, which is a combination of Al and human input, and other sophisticated perception techniques enable Sophia to recognise human faces and identify human emotions and gestures. Equipped with machine learning algorithms, (22) ______.

(Adapted from Friends Global)

Choose the best answer for question 21:

Read the following passage about humanoid robots and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

Humanoid robots, eminent characters in science fiction novels and sci-fi films, are becoming a reality. Sophia, as an example, (18) ______. One month later, she had her premiere in Texas, USA, and has made multiple public appearances around the world since then. At one such event, Sophia was granted Saudi Arabian citizenship in October 2017 and even became the first Innovation Champion of the United Nations Development Programme later that year. During Sophia's trip to Vietnam in 2018, she addressed the Industry 4. 0 Summit and Expo.

Sophia the Robot is the latest humanlike robot created by a Hong Kong-based company (19)______. Undoubtedly, Sophia together with other humanlike robots represents the rapid advancement in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence. (20) ______.

Sophia's physical appearance is inspired by both the famous actress Audrey Hepburn and the creator's wife.

(21) ______. But what makes her more lifelike than other robots is the patented artificial skin called Frubber@, which has the feel and flexibility of human skin.

Sophia amazes the world with her ability to communicate naturally. The Sophia Intelligence Collective, which is a combination of Al and human input, and other sophisticated perception techniques enable Sophia to recognise human faces and identify human emotions and gestures. Equipped with machine learning algorithms, (22) ______.

(Adapted from Friends Global)

Choose the best answer for question 22:

Read the following passage about endangered languages 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.

THE TEENAGE POLAR EXPLORER

You may not have heard of Parker Liautaud, but back in 2013 he was big news. Having announced that, at the age of nineteen, he was planning to break the record for skiing across Antarctica, the world’s media were keen to get to meet the ambitious adventurer. What follows is just one of the many news stories written at the time.

Have you any idea where you’ll be waking up on Christmas morning? Well, if everything goes to plan, teenager Parker Liautaud will be spending the day at the South Pole. For now, though, the nineteen-year-old Californian is in London, completing his preparations and seeking publicity for his adventure. I set out to meet him in the tent he had pitched in a glass box full of snow not far from London’s famous Tower Bridge. Inside the climate-controlled box, the temperature was well below freezing, and passing Londoners were all keen to climb inside to get a selfie with Parker. I was happier to chat out in the milder air of a September afternoon in the capital. Parker turned out to be not just a well-connected adventurer from a wealthy background, but a young man determined to raise the issue of climate change to a broader audience. While crossing the Antarctic ice from the continent’s coast to its pole, Parker and his co-explorer Doug Stoop will be carrying out vital scientific experiments to investigate the impact of global warming.

Despite his youthful appearance, Parker is an experienced polar explorer. He grew up with an interest in the icy wastes and, even in his early teens, had a passion for protecting these last great wildernesses. That’s why he took advantage of the fact that his family was rich to finance trips to the Arctic and Antarctic. He wanted to see what was happening for himself, and to publicise the problems for the world to see. He went on his first polar expedition at the age of fourteen and attempted, unsuccessfully, to walk across the Arctic to the North Pole at fifteen. By the age of eighteen, he had reached the North Pole on three occasions. As we finished our conversation, and he made his way back to the glass box, I wished him all the best. With luck, by the end of the year, he will have achieved his latest dream.

So, in the end, what happened to Parker’s exhibition to the South Pole? Well, following a 560-kilometre trek on skis from the edge of Antarctica, the young man and his co-explorer Stoop reached their goal. It was the fastest human-powered trek from the coast to the South Pole, and Parker became the youngest man to ski to the Pole.

(Adapted from World of Adventurers)

Which of the following is what you are reading?

Read the following passage about endangered languages 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.

THE TEENAGE POLAR EXPLORER

You may not have heard of Parker Liautaud, but back in 2013 he was big news. Having announced that, at the age of nineteen, he was planning to break the record for skiing across Antarctica, the world’s media were keen to get to meet the ambitious adventurer. What follows is just one of the many news stories written at the time.

Have you any idea where you’ll be waking up on Christmas morning? Well, if everything goes to plan, teenager Parker Liautaud will be spending the day at the South Pole. For now, though, the nineteen-year-old Californian is in London, completing his preparations and seeking publicity for his adventure. I set out to meet him in the tent he had pitched in a glass box full of snow not far from London’s famous Tower Bridge. Inside the climate-controlled box, the temperature was well below freezing, and passing Londoners were all keen to climb inside to get a selfie with Parker. I was happier to chat out in the milder air of a September afternoon in the capital. Parker turned out to be not just a well-connected adventurer from a wealthy background, but a young man determined to raise the issue of climate change to a broader audience. While crossing the Antarctic ice from the continent’s coast to its pole, Parker and his co-explorer Doug Stoop will be carrying out vital scientific experiments to investigate the impact of global warming.

Despite his youthful appearance, Parker is an experienced polar explorer. He grew up with an interest in the icy wastes and, even in his early teens, had a passion for protecting these last great wildernesses. That’s why he took advantage of the fact that his family was rich to finance trips to the Arctic and Antarctic. He wanted to see what was happening for himself, and to publicise the problems for the world to see. He went on his first polar expedition at the age of fourteen and attempted, unsuccessfully, to walk across the Arctic to the North Pole at fifteen. By the age of eighteen, he had reached the North Pole on three occasions. As we finished our conversation, and he made his way back to the glass box, I wished him all the best. With luck, by the end of the year, he will have achieved his latest dream.

So, in the end, what happened to Parker’s exhibition to the South Pole? Well, following a 560-kilometre trek on skis from the edge of Antarctica, the young man and his co-explorer Stoop reached their goal. It was the fastest human-powered trek from the coast to the South Pole, and Parker became the youngest man to ski to the Pole.

(Adapted from World of Adventurers)

The word seeking publicity in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ....

Read the following passage about endangered languages 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.

THE TEENAGE POLAR EXPLORER

You may not have heard of Parker Liautaud, but back in 2013 he was big news. Having announced that, at the age of nineteen, he was planning to break the record for skiing across Antarctica, the world’s media were keen to get to meet the ambitious adventurer. What follows is just one of the many news stories written at the time.

Have you any idea where you’ll be waking up on Christmas morning? Well, if everything goes to plan, teenager Parker Liautaud will be spending the day at the South Pole. For now, though, the nineteen-year-old Californian is in London, completing his preparations and seeking publicity for his adventure. I set out to meet him in the tent he had pitched in a glass box full of snow not far from London’s famous Tower Bridge. Inside the climate-controlled box, the temperature was well below freezing, and passing Londoners were all keen to climb inside to get a selfie with Parker. I was happier to chat out in the milder air of a September afternoon in the capital. Parker turned out to be not just a well-connected adventurer from a wealthy background, but a young man determined to raise the issue of climate change to a broader audience. While crossing the Antarctic ice from the continent’s coast to its pole, Parker and his co-explorer Doug Stoop will be carrying out vital scientific experiments to investigate the impact of global warming.

Despite his youthful appearance, Parker is an experienced polar explorer. He grew up with an interest in the icy wastes and, even in his early teens, had a passion for protecting these last great wildernesses. That’s why he took advantage of the fact that his family was rich to finance trips to the Arctic and Antarctic. He wanted to see what was happening for himself, and to publicise the problems for the world to see. He went on his first polar expedition at the age of fourteen and attempted, unsuccessfully, to walk across the Arctic to the North Pole at fifteen. By the age of eighteen, he had reached the North Pole on three occasions. As we finished our conversation, and he made his way back to the glass box, I wished him all the best. With luck, by the end of the year, he will have achieved his latest dream.

So, in the end, what happened to Parker’s exhibition to the South Pole? Well, following a 560-kilometre trek on skis from the edge of Antarctica, the young man and his co-explorer Stoop reached their goal. It was the fastest human-powered trek from the coast to the South Pole, and Parker became the youngest man to ski to the Pole.

(Adapted from World of Adventurers)

In the introductory paragraph, the writer says that in 2013 …

Read the following passage about endangered languages 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.

THE TEENAGE POLAR EXPLORER

You may not have heard of Parker Liautaud, but back in 2013 he was big news. Having announced that, at the age of nineteen, he was planning to break the record for skiing across Antarctica, the world’s media were keen to get to meet the ambitious adventurer. What follows is just one of the many news stories written at the time.

Have you any idea where you’ll be waking up on Christmas morning? Well, if everything goes to plan, teenager Parker Liautaud will be spending the day at the South Pole. For now, though, the nineteen-year-old Californian is in London, completing his preparations and seeking publicity for his adventure. I set out to meet him in the tent he had pitched in a glass box full of snow not far from London’s famous Tower Bridge. Inside the climate-controlled box, the temperature was well below freezing, and passing Londoners were all keen to climb inside to get a selfie with Parker. I was happier to chat out in the milder air of a September afternoon in the capital. Parker turned out to be not just a well-connected adventurer from a wealthy background, but a young man determined to raise the issue of climate change to a broader audience. While crossing the Antarctic ice from the continent’s coast to its pole, Parker and his co-explorer Doug Stoop will be carrying out vital scientific experiments to investigate the impact of global warming.

Despite his youthful appearance, Parker is an experienced polar explorer. He grew up with an interest in the icy wastes and, even in his early teens, had a passion for protecting these last great wildernesses. That’s why he took advantage of the fact that his family was rich to finance trips to the Arctic and Antarctic. He wanted to see what was happening for himself, and to publicise the problems for the world to see. He went on his first polar expedition at the age of fourteen and attempted, unsuccessfully, to walk across the Arctic to the North Pole at fifteen. By the age of eighteen, he had reached the North Pole on three occasions. As we finished our conversation, and he made his way back to the glass box, I wished him all the best. With luck, by the end of the year, he will have achieved his latest dream.

So, in the end, what happened to Parker’s exhibition to the South Pole? Well, following a 560-kilometre trek on skis from the edge of Antarctica, the young man and his co-explorer Stoop reached their goal. It was the fastest human-powered trek from the coast to the South Pole, and Parker became the youngest man to ski to the Pole.

(Adapted from World of Adventurers)

In the second paragraph, the writer says that when he met Parker, …

Read the following passage about endangered languages 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.

THE TEENAGE POLAR EXPLORER

You may not have heard of Parker Liautaud, but back in 2013 he was big news. Having announced that, at the age of nineteen, he was planning to break the record for skiing across Antarctica, the world’s media were keen to get to meet the ambitious adventurer. What follows is just one of the many news stories written at the time.

Have you any idea where you’ll be waking up on Christmas morning? Well, if everything goes to plan, teenager Parker Liautaud will be spending the day at the South Pole. For now, though, the nineteen-year-old Californian is in London, completing his preparations and seeking publicity for his adventure. I set out to meet him in the tent he had pitched in a glass box full of snow not far from London’s famous Tower Bridge. Inside the climate-controlled box, the temperature was well below freezing, and passing Londoners were all keen to climb inside to get a selfie with Parker. I was happier to chat out in the milder air of a September afternoon in the capital. Parker turned out to be not just a well-connected adventurer from a wealthy background, but a young man determined to raise the issue of climate change to a broader audience. While crossing the Antarctic ice from the continent’s coast to its pole, Parker and his co-explorer Doug Stoop will be carrying out vital scientific experiments to investigate the impact of global warming.

Despite his youthful appearance, Parker is an experienced polar explorer. He grew up with an interest in the icy wastes and, even in his early teens, had a passion for protecting these last great wildernesses. That’s why he took advantage of the fact that his family was rich to finance trips to the Arctic and Antarctic. He wanted to see what was happening for himself, and to publicise the problems for the world to see. He went on his first polar expedition at the age of fourteen and attempted, unsuccessfully, to walk across the Arctic to the North Pole at fifteen. By the age of eighteen, he had reached the North Pole on three occasions. As we finished our conversation, and he made his way back to the glass box, I wished him all the best. With luck, by the end of the year, he will have achieved his latest dream.

So, in the end, what happened to Parker’s exhibition to the South Pole? Well, following a 560-kilometre trek on skis from the edge of Antarctica, the young man and his co-explorer Stoop reached their goal. It was the fastest human-powered trek from the coast to the South Pole, and Parker became the youngest man to ski to the Pole.

(Adapted from World of Adventurers)

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined phrase in paragraph 2?

Read the following passage about endangered languages 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.

THE TEENAGE POLAR EXPLORER

You may not have heard of Parker Liautaud, but back in 2013 he was big news. Having announced that, at the age of nineteen, he was planning to break the record for skiing across Antarctica, the world’s media were keen to get to meet the ambitious adventurer. What follows is just one of the many news stories written at the time.

Have you any idea where you’ll be waking up on Christmas morning? Well, if everything goes to plan, teenager Parker Liautaud will be spending the day at the South Pole. For now, though, the nineteen-year-old Californian is in London, completing his preparations and seeking publicity for his adventure. I set out to meet him in the tent he had pitched in a glass box full of snow not far from London’s famous Tower Bridge. Inside the climate-controlled box, the temperature was well below freezing, and passing Londoners were all keen to climb inside to get a selfie with Parker. I was happier to chat out in the milder air of a September afternoon in the capital. Parker turned out to be not just a well-connected adventurer from a wealthy background, but a young man determined to raise the issue of climate change to a broader audience. While crossing the Antarctic ice from the continent’s coast to its pole, Parker and his co-explorer Doug Stoop will be carrying out vital scientific experiments to investigate the impact of global warming.

Despite his youthful appearance, Parker is an experienced polar explorer. He grew up with an interest in the icy wastes and, even in his early teens, had a passion for protecting these last great wildernesses. That’s why he took advantage of the fact that his family was rich to finance trips to the Arctic and Antarctic. He wanted to see what was happening for himself, and to publicise the problems for the world to see. He went on his first polar expedition at the age of fourteen and attempted, unsuccessfully, to walk across the Arctic to the North Pole at fifteen. By the age of eighteen, he had reached the North Pole on three occasions. As we finished our conversation, and he made his way back to the glass box, I wished him all the best. With luck, by the end of the year, he will have achieved his latest dream.

So, in the end, what happened to Parker’s exhibition to the South Pole? Well, following a 560-kilometre trek on skis from the edge of Antarctica, the young man and his co-explorer Stoop reached their goal. It was the fastest human-powered trek from the coast to the South Pole, and Parker became the youngest man to ski to the Pole.

(Adapted from World of Adventurers)

In the second paragraph, the writer says that …

Read the following passage about endangered languages 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.

THE TEENAGE POLAR EXPLORER

You may not have heard of Parker Liautaud, but back in 2013 he was big news. Having announced that, at the age of nineteen, he was planning to break the record for skiing across Antarctica, the world’s media were keen to get to meet the ambitious adventurer. What follows is just one of the many news stories written at the time.

Have you any idea where you’ll be waking up on Christmas morning? Well, if everything goes to plan, teenager Parker Liautaud will be spending the day at the South Pole. For now, though, the nineteen-year-old Californian is in London, completing his preparations and seeking publicity for his adventure. I set out to meet him in the tent he had pitched in a glass box full of snow not far from London’s famous Tower Bridge. Inside the climate-controlled box, the temperature was well below freezing, and passing Londoners were all keen to climb inside to get a selfie with Parker. I was happier to chat out in the milder air of a September afternoon in the capital. Parker turned out to be not just a well-connected adventurer from a wealthy background, but a young man determined to raise the issue of climate change to a broader audience. While crossing the Antarctic ice from the continent’s coast to its pole, Parker and his co-explorer Doug Stoop will be carrying out vital scientific experiments to investigate the impact of global warming.

Despite his youthful appearance, Parker is an experienced polar explorer. He grew up with an interest in the icy wastes and, even in his early teens, had a passion for protecting these last great wildernesses. That’s why he took advantage of the fact that his family was rich to finance trips to the Arctic and Antarctic. He wanted to see what was happening for himself, and to publicise the problems for the world to see. He went on his first polar expedition at the age of fourteen and attempted, unsuccessfully, to walk across the Arctic to the North Pole at fifteen. By the age of eighteen, he had reached the North Pole on three occasions. As we finished our conversation, and he made his way back to the glass box, I wished him all the best. With luck, by the end of the year, he will have achieved his latest dream.

So, in the end, what happened to Parker’s exhibition to the South Pole? Well, following a 560-kilometre trek on skis from the edge of Antarctica, the young man and his co-explorer Stoop reached their goal. It was the fastest human-powered trek from the coast to the South Pole, and Parker became the youngest man to ski to the Pole.

(Adapted from World of Adventurers)

In the third paragraph, it is revealed that …

Read the following passage about endangered languages 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.

THE TEENAGE POLAR EXPLORER

You may not have heard of Parker Liautaud, but back in 2013 he was big news. Having announced that, at the age of nineteen, he was planning to break the record for skiing across Antarctica, the world’s media were keen to get to meet the ambitious adventurer. What follows is just one of the many news stories written at the time.

Have you any idea where you’ll be waking up on Christmas morning? Well, if everything goes to plan, teenager Parker Liautaud will be spending the day at the South Pole. For now, though, the nineteen-year-old Californian is in London, completing his preparations and seeking publicity for his adventure. I set out to meet him in the tent he had pitched in a glass box full of snow not far from London’s famous Tower Bridge. Inside the climate-controlled box, the temperature was well below freezing, and passing Londoners were all keen to climb inside to get a selfie with Parker. I was happier to chat out in the milder air of a September afternoon in the capital. Parker turned out to be not just a well-connected adventurer from a wealthy background, but a young man determined to raise the issue of climate change to a broader audience. While crossing the Antarctic ice from the continent’s coast to its pole, Parker and his co-explorer Doug Stoop will be carrying out vital scientific experiments to investigate the impact of global warming.

Despite his youthful appearance, Parker is an experienced polar explorer. He grew up with an interest in the icy wastes and, even in his early teens, had a passion for protecting these last great wildernesses. That’s why he took advantage of the fact that his family was rich to finance trips to the Arctic and Antarctic. He wanted to see what was happening for himself, and to publicise the problems for the world to see. He went on his first polar expedition at the age of fourteen and attempted, unsuccessfully, to walk across the Arctic to the North Pole at fifteen. By the age of eighteen, he had reached the North Pole on three occasions. As we finished our conversation, and he made his way back to the glass box, I wished him all the best. With luck, by the end of the year, he will have achieved his latest dream.

So, in the end, what happened to Parker’s exhibition to the South Pole? Well, following a 560-kilometre trek on skis from the edge of Antarctica, the young man and his co-explorer Stoop reached their goal. It was the fastest human-powered trek from the coast to the South Pole, and Parker became the youngest man to ski to the Pole.

(Adapted from World of Adventurers)

In the final paragraph, we find out that …

Read the following passage about the urban shift 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 31 to 40.

A. [I] Although couples will rarely believe it, scientific factors have a lot to do with falling in love. Research has shown that scent plays an important role in choosing a mate. [II] Furthermore, New York psychologist Arthur Aron applied the principles of science to demonstrate [III] that the process of falling in love could be speeded up to just 45 minutes! [IV]

B. Some scientists claim that we take between ninety seconds and four minutes to decide if we fancy someone. However, the leap from being attracted to someone to falling in love with them is a big one, and Aron wanted to find out if the closeness associated with feelings of being in love could be created artificially.

C. Aron produced a paper that included 36 questions designed to encourage intimacy when couples answered them together. The questions came into three sets with each set covering increasingly intimate ground. They covered many personal opinions and experiences; for example, ‘Would you like to be famous?’, ‘What does friendship mean to you?’ and ‘When did you last cry in front of another person?’ After answering the questions together, the couples were directed to stare into each other’s eyes for four minutes without saying anything.

D. Aron tested his questions on pairs of strangers and then asked them to stare at each other. All of the participants reported a feeling close to their partners and many of them swapped contact details after the experiment. So, if you’re keen on someone and would like to get closer to them, it would seem that Aron’s questions could help you to achieve your objective.

(Adapted from Bright)

Where in paragraph A does the following sentence best fit?

Most experiments have demonstrated that love is caused by combinations of chemicals in the brain

Read the following passage about the urban shift 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 31 to 40.

A. [I] Although couples will rarely believe it, scientific factors have a lot to do with falling in love. Research has shown that scent plays an important role in choosing a mate. [II] Furthermore, New York psychologist Arthur Aron applied the principles of science to demonstrate [III] that the process of falling in love could be speeded up to just 45 minutes! [IV]

B. Some scientists claim that we take between ninety seconds and four minutes to decide if we fancy someone. However, the leap from being attracted to someone to falling in love with them is a big one, and Aron wanted to find out if the closeness associated with feelings of being in love could be created artificially.

C. Aron produced a paper that included 36 questions designed to encourage intimacy when couples answered them together. The questions came into three sets with each set covering increasingly intimate ground. They covered many personal opinions and experiences; for example, ‘Would you like to be famous?’, ‘What does friendship mean to you?’ and ‘When did you last cry in front of another person?’ After answering the questions together, the couples were directed to stare into each other’s eyes for four minutes without saying anything.

D. Aron tested his questions on pairs of strangers and then asked them to stare at each other. All of the participants reported a feeling close to their partners and many of them swapped contact details after the experiment. So, if you’re keen on someone and would like to get closer to them, it would seem that Aron’s questions could help you to achieve your objective.

(Adapted from Bright)

Which heading would be the most suitable title for paragraph A?

Read the following passage about the urban shift 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 31 to 40.

A. [I] Although couples will rarely believe it, scientific factors have a lot to do with falling in love. Research has shown that scent plays an important role in choosing a mate. [II] Furthermore, New York psychologist Arthur Aron applied the principles of science to demonstrate [III] that the process of falling in love could be speeded up to just 45 minutes! [IV]

B. Some scientists claim that we take between ninety seconds and four minutes to decide if we fancy someone. However, the leap from being attracted to someone to falling in love with them is a big one, and Aron wanted to find out if the closeness associated with feelings of being in love could be created artificially.

C. Aron produced a paper that included 36 questions designed to encourage intimacy when couples answered them together. The questions came into three sets with each set covering increasingly intimate ground. They covered many personal opinions and experiences; for example, ‘Would you like to be famous?’, ‘What does friendship mean to you?’ and ‘When did you last cry in front of another person?’ After answering the questions together, the couples were directed to stare into each other’s eyes for four minutes without saying anything.

D. Aron tested his questions on pairs of strangers and then asked them to stare at each other. All of the participants reported a feeling close to their partners and many of them swapped contact details after the experiment. So, if you’re keen on someone and would like to get closer to them, it would seem that Aron’s questions could help you to achieve your objective.

(Adapted from Bright)

The phrase ‘be created artificially’ in paragraph B is OPPOSITE in meaning to ....

Read the following passage about the urban shift 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 31 to 40.

A. [I] Although couples will rarely believe it, scientific factors have a lot to do with falling in love. Research has shown that scent plays an important role in choosing a mate. [II] Furthermore, New York psychologist Arthur Aron applied the principles of science to demonstrate [III] that the process of falling in love could be speeded up to just 45 minutes! [IV]

B. Some scientists claim that we take between ninety seconds and four minutes to decide if we fancy someone. However, the leap from being attracted to someone to falling in love with them is a big one, and Aron wanted to find out if the closeness associated with feelings of being in love could be created artificially.

C. Aron produced a paper that included 36 questions designed to encourage intimacy when couples answered them together. The questions came into three sets with each set covering increasingly intimate ground. They covered many personal opinions and experiences; for example, ‘Would you like to be famous?’, ‘What does friendship mean to you?’ and ‘When did you last cry in front of another person?’ After answering the questions together, the couples were directed to stare into each other’s eyes for four minutes without saying anything.

D. Aron tested his questions on pairs of strangers and then asked them to stare at each other. All of the participants reported a feeling close to their partners and many of them swapped contact details after the experiment. So, if you’re keen on someone and would like to get closer to them, it would seem that Aron’s questions could help you to achieve your objective.

(Adapted from Bright)

The word ‘fancy’ in paragraph B could be best replaced by ....

Read the following passage about the urban shift 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 31 to 40.

A. [I] Although couples will rarely believe it, scientific factors have a lot to do with falling in love. Research has shown that scent plays an important role in choosing a mate. [II] Furthermore, New York psychologist Arthur Aron applied the principles of science to demonstrate [III] that the process of falling in love could be speeded up to just 45 minutes! [IV]

B. Some scientists claim that we take between ninety seconds and four minutes to decide if we fancy someone. However, the leap from being attracted to someone to falling in love with them is a big one, and Aron wanted to find out if the closeness associated with feelings of being in love could be created artificially.

C. Aron produced a paper that included 36 questions designed to encourage intimacy when couples answered them together. The questions came into three sets with each set covering increasingly intimate ground. They covered many personal opinions and experiences; for example, ‘Would you like to be famous?’, ‘What does friendship mean to you?’ and ‘When did you last cry in front of another person?’ After answering the questions together, the couples were directed to stare into each other’s eyes for four minutes without saying anything.

D. Aron tested his questions on pairs of strangers and then asked them to stare at each other. All of the participants reported a feeling close to their partners and many of them swapped contact details after the experiment. So, if you’re keen on someone and would like to get closer to them, it would seem that Aron’s questions could help you to achieve your objective.

(Adapted from Bright)

What was the aim of Arthur Aron’s research, as stated in paragraph B?

Read the following passage about the urban shift 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 31 to 40.

A. [I] Although couples will rarely believe it, scientific factors have a lot to do with falling in love. Research has shown that scent plays an important role in choosing a mate. [II] Furthermore, New York psychologist Arthur Aron applied the principles of science to demonstrate [III] that the process of falling in love could be speeded up to just 45 minutes! [IV]

B. Some scientists claim that we take between ninety seconds and four minutes to decide if we fancy someone. However, the leap from being attracted to someone to falling in love with them is a big one, and Aron wanted to find out if the closeness associated with feelings of being in love could be created artificially.

C. Aron produced a paper that included 36 questions designed to encourage intimacy when couples answered them together. The questions came into three sets with each set covering increasingly intimate ground. They covered many personal opinions and experiences; for example, ‘Would you like to be famous?’, ‘What does friendship mean to you?’ and ‘When did you last cry in front of another person?’ After answering the questions together, the couples were directed to stare into each other’s eyes for four minutes without saying anything.

D. Aron tested his questions on pairs of strangers and then asked them to stare at each other. All of the participants reported a feeling close to their partners and many of them swapped contact details after the experiment. So, if you’re keen on someone and would like to get closer to them, it would seem that Aron’s questions could help you to achieve your objective.

(Adapted from Bright)

The word ‘them’ in paragraph C refers to ____

Read the following passage about the urban shift 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 31 to 40.

A. [I] Although couples will rarely believe it, scientific factors have a lot to do with falling in love. Research has shown that scent plays an important role in choosing a mate. [II] Furthermore, New York psychologist Arthur Aron applied the principles of science to demonstrate [III] that the process of falling in love could be speeded up to just 45 minutes! [IV]

B. Some scientists claim that we take between ninety seconds and four minutes to decide if we fancy someone. However, the leap from being attracted to someone to falling in love with them is a big one, and Aron wanted to find out if the closeness associated with feelings of being in love could be created artificially.

C. Aron produced a paper that included 36 questions designed to encourage intimacy when couples answered them together. The questions came into three sets with each set covering increasingly intimate ground. They covered many personal opinions and experiences; for example, ‘Would you like to be famous?’, ‘What does friendship mean to you?’ and ‘When did you last cry in front of another person?’ After answering the questions together, the couples were directed to stare into each other’s eyes for four minutes without saying anything.

D. Aron tested his questions on pairs of strangers and then asked them to stare at each other. All of the participants reported a feeling close to their partners and many of them swapped contact details after the experiment. So, if you’re keen on someone and would like to get closer to them, it would seem that Aron’s questions could help you to achieve your objective.

(Adapted from Bright)

Which of the following best states the main point of paragraph C?

Read the following passage about the urban shift 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 31 to 40.

A. [I] Although couples will rarely believe it, scientific factors have a lot to do with falling in love. Research has shown that scent plays an important role in choosing a mate. [II] Furthermore, New York psychologist Arthur Aron applied the principles of science to demonstrate [III] that the process of falling in love could be speeded up to just 45 minutes! [IV]

B. Some scientists claim that we take between ninety seconds and four minutes to decide if we fancy someone. However, the leap from being attracted to someone to falling in love with them is a big one, and Aron wanted to find out if the closeness associated with feelings of being in love could be created artificially.

C. Aron produced a paper that included 36 questions designed to encourage intimacy when couples answered them together. The questions came into three sets with each set covering increasingly intimate ground. They covered many personal opinions and experiences; for example, ‘Would you like to be famous?’, ‘What does friendship mean to you?’ and ‘When did you last cry in front of another person?’ After answering the questions together, the couples were directed to stare into each other’s eyes for four minutes without saying anything.

D. Aron tested his questions on pairs of strangers and then asked them to stare at each other. All of the participants reported a feeling close to their partners and many of them swapped contact details after the experiment. So, if you’re keen on someone and would like to get closer to them, it would seem that Aron’s questions could help you to achieve your objective.

(Adapted from Bright)

Which of the following best paraphrases the phrase ‘achieve your objective’ in the last sentence?

Read the following passage about the urban shift 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 31 to 40.

A. [I] Although couples will rarely believe it, scientific factors have a lot to do with falling in love. Research has shown that scent plays an important role in choosing a mate. [II] Furthermore, New York psychologist Arthur Aron applied the principles of science to demonstrate [III] that the process of falling in love could be speeded up to just 45 minutes! [IV]

B. Some scientists claim that we take between ninety seconds and four minutes to decide if we fancy someone. However, the leap from being attracted to someone to falling in love with them is a big one, and Aron wanted to find out if the closeness associated with feelings of being in love could be created artificially.

C. Aron produced a paper that included 36 questions designed to encourage intimacy when couples answered them together. The questions came into three sets with each set covering increasingly intimate ground. They covered many personal opinions and experiences; for example, ‘Would you like to be famous?’, ‘What does friendship mean to you?’ and ‘When did you last cry in front of another person?’ After answering the questions together, the couples were directed to stare into each other’s eyes for four minutes without saying anything.

D. Aron tested his questions on pairs of strangers and then asked them to stare at each other. All of the participants reported a feeling close to their partners and many of them swapped contact details after the experiment. So, if you’re keen on someone and would like to get closer to them, it would seem that Aron’s questions could help you to achieve your objective.

(Adapted from Bright)

Which of the following can be inferred about the writer’s tone or attitude toward scientific factors related to falling in love?

Read the following passage about the urban shift 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 31 to 40.

A. [I] Although couples will rarely believe it, scientific factors have a lot to do with falling in love. Research has shown that scent plays an important role in choosing a mate. [II] Furthermore, New York psychologist Arthur Aron applied the principles of science to demonstrate [III] that the process of falling in love could be speeded up to just 45 minutes! [IV]

B. Some scientists claim that we take between ninety seconds and four minutes to decide if we fancy someone. However, the leap from being attracted to someone to falling in love with them is a big one, and Aron wanted to find out if the closeness associated with feelings of being in love could be created artificially.

C. Aron produced a paper that included 36 questions designed to encourage intimacy when couples answered them together. The questions came into three sets with each set covering increasingly intimate ground. They covered many personal opinions and experiences; for example, ‘Would you like to be famous?’, ‘What does friendship mean to you?’ and ‘When did you last cry in front of another person?’ After answering the questions together, the couples were directed to stare into each other’s eyes for four minutes without saying anything.

D. Aron tested his questions on pairs of strangers and then asked them to stare at each other. All of the participants reported a feeling close to their partners and many of them swapped contact details after the experiment. So, if you’re keen on someone and would like to get closer to them, it would seem that Aron’s questions could help you to achieve your objective.

(Adapted from Bright)

Which of the following best summarizes the passage?