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1. According to Clifford Seertz’s definition, religion is a symbolic presentation of ______ to be reality. (A) which conceived (B) what is conceived (C) what it is conceived (D) which it is conceived

2. A comet is distinguished from other bodies in the solar system ______. (A) is appearing (B) is its appearance (C) it is appearing (D) by its appearance

3. The ______ of a long and healthy life have been well publicized – no alcohol, no tobacco and exercise. (A) ingredients (B) infrastructure (C) indulgences (D) aspects

4. I told my father that I didn’t draw anything; I ______ other people to draw or paint them for the books. (A) compelled (B) commissioned (C) committed (D) facilitated

5. It is essential for EFL teachers to create a ______ environment where students feel safe to make mistakes. (A) hostile (B) rigid (C) supportive (D) awkward

6. _____ “white gold,” lithium is needed to produce nearly all types of batteries powering electric vehicles. (A) Dubbed (B) Dubious (C) Ducked (D) Dude

7. We stayed with our grandchildren _____ the holiday. (A) through (B) among (C) over (D) into

8. Today, I am satisfied _____ either an environmentalist or an environmental protector. (A) calling myself (B) to call myself (C) on calling myself (D) being called myself

9. The decay of humanity has proceeded at an increasing pace _____ that war in the Middle East. (A) starting from (B) began at (C) ever since (D) soon after

10. In a famous experiment, Ivan Pavlov showed that dogs can be taught to _____ at the tick of a metronome. (A) salivate (B) salvation (C) salve (D) salvo

11. Fiji’s leading export has long been sugar; sugar cane covers three-quarters of its _____ land. (A) bearable (B) arable (C) disposal (D) breakable

12. The title of Janika Oza’s highly _____ debut novel suggests a detailed chronicle of destruction and suffering. (A) accomplished (B) accord (C) accorded (D) recording

13. Tariffs set to take effect this week risk _____ even higher inflation and slower growth. (A) stamped (B) stance (C) stalled (D) stoking

14. Han Kang was already a literary star in South Korea when “The Vegetarian” was published in 2007, but her reputation was _____ when Deborah Smith’s English translation won the International Booker Prize in 2016. (A) bury (B) bushed (C) burnished (D) burped

15. The cardinals described the conclave as a deeply _______ and unifying experience. (A) competitive (B) political (C) spiritual (D) rational

16. For best viewing, NASA advises ______ to lie flat on their back in a region away from light pollution. (A) participants (B) passengers (C) organizers (D) spectators

17. A natural population decrease occurs when the number of deaths _______ the number of births. (A) exceeds (B) reduces (C) matches (D) follows

18. In 2011, a craze _____ “planking”—where people photographed themselves lying face down, usually in an odd public place— became popular. (A) calling (B) was called (C) called (D) to call

19. A teacher’s writing needs to be clear and ________ to students. (A) bleak (B) eligible (C) punctual (D) legible

20. Teaching children proper etiquette does not limit their freedom. Instead, it empowers them with confidence, _____ them an advantage in careers and relationships. (A) gives (B) give (C) giving (D) will give II. Language Teaching Pedagogy

21. The teacher tells a story about animals. Children make animal noises every time they hear the name of the animal. It is _________. (A) total physical response (B) communicative language teaching (C) language immersion (D) situational approach

22. Mother tongue influence can be effectively minimalized in the classroom by _________. (A) using the mother tongue more often (B) giving examples from the mother tongue (C) giving a lot of exposure in the target language (D) giving inputs from the target language in a simple, graded manner

23. Which statement is not true about the communicative language teaching approach? (A) It denies the importance of communication in written form. (B) It assumes that language learners have a desire to communicate. (C) It emphasizes teaching that involves real-life everyday situation. (D) It does not exclude grammatical explanations in the class.

24. According to Stephen Krashen, an American linguist, the process of language acquisition is _________. (A) unconscious (B) automatic (C) inductive (D) all of the above

25. Which description is true about learning a second language? (A) Learners may learn language rules by self-discovery. (B) Memory is crucial to language learning only for children. (C) Adults seldom learn a second language well because they lose sound sensitivity. (D) None of the above.

26. The Critical Period Hypothesis believes that language acquisition needs to be completed by _________ . (A) age 20 (B) early childhood (C) age 30 (D) puberty

27. What is the focus of pragmatics in language learning? (A) Social use and meaning of language (B) Word formation (C) Sentence structure (D) Phonetic transcription

28. Which classroom approach best supports the development of global citizenship in English Language Teaching (ELT)? (A) Encouraging learners to memorize facts about world geography (B) Assigning grammar tasks themed around international holidays (C) Discussing social issues and encouraging learners to propose local solutions (D) Practicing scripted conversations about daily routines

29. What distinguishes global collaboration in ELT from traditional communicative activities? (A) It focuses on grammar correction between partners in the same classroom. (B) It emphasizes peer editing of writing assignments via email. (C) It enables intercultural interaction through virtual exchanges and shared projects. (D) It encourages the use of English to summarize local news articles.

30. According to the concept of relational pedagogy, what shapes language and literacy practices in digital learning environments? (A) Standardized assessments and test preparation frameworks on digital platforms (B) The relationship between learners' grades and their performance online (C) The interaction among material, social, and individual dimensions of communication (D) Exclusive reliance on native-speaker models of correctness through authentic text

31. How might a teacher apply multimodality in classroom practice through the process of resemiotization? (A) By encouraging students to memorize vocabulary through silent reading (B) By explain content through different modes, like turning text into a role-play or storyboard (C) By translating each lesson into multiple languages without changing the format (D) By explaining the content without images or gestures to maintain academic tone

32. What is “scaffolding” in language teaching? (A) Using visual aids to illustrate abstract concepts (B) Providing extensive grammar rules before introducing new vocabulary (C) Grouping students based on their proficiency levels and providing differentiated instruction (D) Offering support to learners to help them achieve tasks before they can perform them independently

33. Which of the following assessment types is primarily used to monitor student progress and provide ongoing feedback for learning? (A) Formative assessment (B) Diagnostic assessment (C) Summative assessment (D) Placement assessment

34. Which of the following is a primary goal of task-based language teaching (TBLT)? (A) To prioritize the memorization of extensive vocabulary lists out of context (B) To emphasize the accurate reproduction of target language structures in drills (C) To enable learners to use language purposefully to achieve communicative goals (D) To ensure learners master grammatical rules before engaging in communication

35. Which of the following is a suprasegmental feature of pronunciation? (A) /t/ vs. /d/ sounds (B) Sentence stress (C) Word endings (D) Minimal pairs 

36. According to the passage, which of the following is true about language learning strategies? (A) They can help learners remember better. (B) They occur spontaneously. (C) They should be used one at a time. (D) Copying answers is one of the learning strategies.

37. According to the passage, what do successful language learners tend to do? (A) Study more grammar. (B) Use a variety of strategies. (C) Speak only with native speakers. (D) Memorize vocabulary lists only.

38. What is the main idea of the passage? (A) Language learning is effortless. (B) Strategies are not necessary for advanced learners. (C) Strategic learning improves language proficiency. (D) Learners should avoid planning too much. 

39. What are some benefits of bilingualism mentioned in the passage? (A) Improved singing ability and memory (B) Cognitive flexibility and problem-solving (C) Better handwriting and spelling (D) Increased physical strength

40. According to the passage, who plays a crucial role in promoting bilingualism in children? (A) Friends and peers (B) Government officials (C) Parents and educators (D) Social media influencers

41. According to the passage, how can an environment support bilingual development? (A) By using one language consistently (B) By focusing on English only (C) By switching between many languages (D) By valuing and using both languages 

42. What do the expressions “creepy eyes” and “mechanical voice” imply about the characteristic of a traditional robot? (A) Being not humanlike (B) Being too slow (C) Having low intelligence (D) Being close to pop culture

43. A self-driving car controlled by a traditional robot will not be able to ________. (A) find a certain destination (B) go through a heavy traffic (C) listen to the passenger (D) choose the shortest path

44. Based on the passage, we may not assume that ________. (A) traditional robots mainly depend on the program they are built on (B) traditional robots have enough creative thinking found in humans (C) recent Artificial Intelligence intends to imitate the problem-solving abilities of the human mind (D) a traditional self-driving car possibly knows nothing about traffic

45. What is the main purpose of this article? (A) To convince readers that fresh produce is superior (B) To promote sustainable agriculture (C) To inform readers about the benefits of a healthy diet (D) To debunk some misconceptions regarding frozen produce

46. According to the article, which of the following statements is true? (A) Frozen produce creates more food waste. (B) Frozen produce is usually picked at or around peak ripeness. (C) Fresh produce usually takes two months to reach stores. (D) Experts believe that frozen broccoli is the most nutritious frozen produce.

47. What is the author’s attitude towards frozen produce? (A) Cautious (B) Doubtful (C) Optimistic (D) Sorrowful

48. According to the article, which of the following is a benefit of buying frozen produce? (A) It is tastier than fresh produce. (B) It is cheaper than fresh produce. (C) It is better for the environment. (D) It helps create more jobs.

49. In the last paragraph, what does the author suggest? (A) Shoppers should buy only frozen produce. (B) Farmer market produce contains high levels of pesticides. (C) Both fresh and frozen produce can provide health benefits. (D) Fresh produce is a better choice if you want to enjoy certain produce outside of its season.

50.According to the passage, what is one example of how AI could be used in a biology class? (A) Writing code for mobile apps (B) Using machine learning to classify animals (C) Playing AI-based educational games (D) Watching documentaries about AI history

51. Which of the following is described as a major challenge for implementing AI education in schools? (A) Low student motivation to learn (B) Lack of interest in AI application from parents (C) Teachers’ lack of professional development in AI (D) Difficulty accessing the internet from digital devices at school

52. What do experts suggest as one way to help teachers teach AI more effectively? (A) Collaborate with AI professionals to create lesson plans. (B) Invite parents to teach their children through AI bots. (C) Use AI software to replace teachers. (D) Promote AI use in extracurricular activities through school clubs.

53. According to the reading, what is one powerful tool for relaxation? (A) Stimulating the heart (B) Focusing on winning (C) Sleeping pills (D) Practicing meditation

54. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a way to relax? (A) Tune out all problems and worries. (B) Be concerned about “doing right” all the time. (C) Focus on just being, not striving. (D) Find pleasurable activities.

55. What is the meaning of the word “resilience” in the last paragraph? (A) Ability to cope with tough events (B) Spiritual awareness (C) Desire to give up (D) Inability to adapt 

56. What is the best title for this passage? (A) The History of Art (B) Prehistoric Rituals (C) How Ancient People Lived (D) The Role of Nature in Human Life

57. Why does the author mention ancient people drawing animals and plants in the past? (A) To show the early use of color in art (B) To suggest nature was important in early life (C) To show how early people practiced drawing (D) To prove early people wrote stories with pictures

58. According to the passage, what do people enjoy today as part of nature? (A) Traveling to cities (B) Using new technology (C) Watching sports and movies (D) Keeping pets and house plants

59. What does the author say about why some places look more beautiful than others? (A) Because they are near big cities (B) Because of the amount of sunshine they get (C) Because of the organisms and communities there (D) Because they are in many different famous locations

60. What does the passage imply about the variety of life on Earth? (A) It should replace buildings. (B) It does not affect scientists. (C) Most people do not care about it. (D) It is important for both beauty and survival.