158. The word “isolation” in paragraph 2, line 2, is closest in meaning to _____ .
(A) traveling alone
(B) leading a lonely life
(C) having disconnected thoughts
(D) feeling insecure

154. According to the screenshot, what is NOT implied? (A) The fee for the return journey wasn’t included in the estimated amount. (B) Mrs. Alibuki will not get on the flight with her husband. (C) Mrs. Alibuki’s will hail another taxi at the airport after her husband leaves. (D) The luggage that the passenger was carrying would incur some costs.

155. What is the purpose of this email? (A) To inform the crisis of the supply chain. (B) To express General Manager’s appreciation of the staff’s hard work. (C) To assign tasks. (D) To introduce the students who are going to visit the company.

156. Which of the following activities are not on the agenda for the visit of the students? (A) Listening to the CFO’s speech on labor relations. (B) Looking around a few departments. (C) Eating free lunch at the staff canteen. (D) Watching the video at the meeting room.

157. The word “incentives” in paragraph 2, line 8, is closest in meaning to _____ . (A) satisfaction (B) motivation (C) hesitation (D) temptation

159. Which of the following isn’t mentioned in the leaflet as a way of helping vulnerable people? (A) Donating money. (B) Working at a hospitable cafe. (C) Drop a patient’s visitors off at the hospital. (D) Spending time with people who might not stay socially connected.

160. According to the leaflet, what is NOT true? (A) National Family Charity Organization are trying to bring in new blood. (B) To attract volunteers, helping change lives can be one of the good motivators. (C) Those who wish to help should contact National Family Charity Organization online. (D) The hospital cafes profit from patients and their visitors so that National Family Charity Organization can build more hospitals and hire more health professionals.

161. What does this ad sell? (A) A tutorial on how to persuade people. (B) A web design service. (C) An online course in presentation skills. (D) Material for a talk giving information about something.

162. The phrase “precious time” in paragraph 1, line 2, is closest in meaning to (A) valuable time (B) limited time (C) appropriate time (D) leisure time

163. What is stated about the Free plan? (A) To access new content every two weeks. (B) To download a few highly customizable template slides. (C) To share ideas with a devoted community. (D) To attend online training courses in presentation skills.

164. What can be inferred from the message chain? (A) Hank and Nicole are father and daughter. (B) Hank and Nicole have been working night shifts in recent months. (C) Hank and Nicole work for the same company. (D) Hank and Nicole work in part-time jobs.