Section 01: Reading Comprehension (Passage 01)

Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions.

Passage 01:

In today’s modern world, people are constantly connected through digital devices. From
mobile phones to laptops, the internet has become a vital part of everyday life. People use
the internet to stay in touch with family and friends, shop, work, and access information.
However, while technology has made life more convenient in many ways, it has also
brought about new challenges. One such challenge is the impact on mental health. Studies
have shown that excessive use of social media can lead to feelings of isolation, anxiety, and
even depression. Furthermore, as people become increasingly immersed in virtual worlds,
face-to-face communication has started to decline. The need to balance digital engagement
with real-life relationships has never been more important.

Questions:

1. What is the primary purpose of the passage?

a) To explain the advantages of digital technology

b) To highlight the challenges of social media use

c) To discuss the role of the internet in modern life

d) To encourage people to reduce internet usage

2. According to the passage, how has technology impacted mental health?

a) It has made people more social

b) It has improved people’s mental health

c) It has led to feelings of isolation and anxiety

d) It has made people more emotionally stable

3. What is one of the negative consequences of excessive use of social media?

a) Better relationships

b) Increased face-to-face communication

c) Feelings of depression

d) Increased work efficiency

a) It is becoming more important than digital communication

b) It is not as important as online communication

c) It has been completely replaced by technology

d) It is a thing of the past

5. What is the recommended solution mentioned in the passage?

a) Use social media more frequently

b) Spend more time in virtual worlds

c) Balance digital engagement with real-life relationships

d) Avoid digital devices entirely

6. What is the main cause of people’s mental health problems, according to the passage?

a) Technology

b) Overuse of social media

c) Lack of work-life balance

d) Lack of face-to-face communication

7. What is the tone of the passage?

a) Optimistic

b) Pessimistic

c) Neutral

d) Critical

8. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of digital devices?

a) Convenience

b) Access to information

c) Increased isolation
 d) Staying connected

9. How does the passage suggest people should approach their digital lives?

a) Avoid using digital devices

b) Prioritize online relationships over face-to-face interactions

c) Balance online engagement with real-life relationships

d) Use social media to replace real-life interactions

10. What can be inferred from the passage about the relationship between technology and
communication?

a) Technology makes face-to-face communication obsolete

b) Technology has no impact on communication

c) Technology has made face-to-face communication less frequent

d) Technology has improved face-to-face communication

Section 2: Reading Comprehension (Passage 02)

Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions.

Passage 02:

In recent years, many people have been considering the environmental impact of their daily
choices. As climate change continues to affect the planet, individuals and businesses alike
are recognizing the importance of sustainability. From reducing waste to opting for
renewable energy, people are becoming more conscious of the footprint they leave behind.
However, sustainability is not just about making individual changes. Governments also play
a significant role in shaping the policies that guide businesses and industries toward
environmentally responsible practices. Despite the progress made, the global shift toward
sustainability remains a work in progress, and much more needs to be done.

Questions:

11. What is the main focus of the passage?

a) The importance of individual responsibility in environmental protection

c) The global shift toward sustainability

d) The impact of climate change on businesses

12. According to the passage, what are people becoming more aware of?

a) The need to reduce waste

b) The importance of financial success

c) The need for government intervention

d) The benefits of traditional energy sources

13. What role do governments play in sustainability, as mentioned in the passage?

a) Governments implement policies to encourage sustainable practices

b) Governments have no influence on sustainability efforts

c) Governments promote the use of non-renewable energy

d) Governments are solely responsible for sustainability

14. What does the passage suggest about the global effort toward sustainability?

a) It has been completed successfully

b) There is still progress to be made

c) It is no longer a priority

d) It is solely an individual responsibility

15. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to promote sustainability?

a) Reducing waste

b) Using renewable energy

c) Increasing the use of fossil fuels

d) Making environmentally responsible choices

16. What does the passage imply about the future of sustainability?
 a) Sustainability will be fully achieved soon

b) More efforts are required to achieve sustainability

c) People will stop making sustainable choices

d) Sustainability will no longer be a concern

17. How has climate change affected people’s behavior, according to the passage?

a) People are ignoring sustainability efforts

b) People are becoming more environmentally conscious

c) People are moving away from environmental issues

d) People are unaware of climate change

18. What can be inferred about the role of businesses in sustainability?

a) Businesses are unaware of their environmental impact

b) Businesses must follow government policies on sustainability

c) Businesses do not care about sustainability

d) Businesses can ignore sustainability efforts

19. What is the tone of the passage?

a) Urgent

b) Optimistic

c) Doubtful

d) Neutral

20. What can individuals do to help reduce climate change, based on the passage?

a) Reduce waste and use renewable energy

b) Wait for government policies to solve the problem

c) Ignore environmental issues

d) Focus on financial success.

Write a short essay (250-300 words) on the following topic:

Topic 1:

The impact of social media on modern communication: Is it positive or negative?

Section 4: Creative Writing

Write a short essay (250-300 words) on the following topic:

Topic 2:

Describe a time when you faced a difficult challenge. How did you overcome it, and what did
you learn from the experience?

Section 5: Grammar (Objective-type Questions)

Choose the correct option for the following questions.

1. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

a) She don’t have enough time.

b) She doesn’t have enough time.

c) She don’t has enough time.

d) She not have enough time.

2. Choose the correct form of the verb:

“I ______ to the gym every morning.”

a) go

b) goes

c) going

d) gone

3. Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation:

b) He said that he would go but, he didn’t.

c) He said that he would go but he didn’t.

d) He said, that he would go, but he didn’t.

4. Select the correct form of the adjective:

“This is the ______ book I’ve ever read.”

a) more interesting

b) most interesting

c) interestingest

d) interesting

5. Which sentence is correct?

a) They haven’t visited the museum yet.

b) They not visited the museum yet.

c) They hasn’t visited the museum yet.

d) They visit not the museum yet.

6. Choose the correct preposition:

“I am looking forward ______ meeting you tomorrow.”

a) at

b) on

c) to

d) for

7. Which of the following is the correct use of the word “there”?

a) Their is a book on the table.

b) There is a book on the table.

d) They is a book on the table.

8. Select the correct sentence:

a) The dog chased it’s tail.

b) The dog chased its tail.

c) The dog chased it tail’s.

d) The dog chased its’ tail.

9. Identify the correct verb tense:

“By this time next year, I ______ my studies.”

a) will complete

b) will have completed

c) have completed

d) completed

10. Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence:

“I wanted to go to the park, ______ it started raining.”

a) so

b) but

c) because

d) although.
Answer Key:

Section 1: Reading Comprehension (Passage 1)

1. c) To discuss the role of the internet in modern life

2. c) It has led to feelings of isolation and anxiety

3. c) Feelings of depression

4. a) It is becoming more important than digital communication

5. c) Balance digital engagement with real-life relationships

6. b) Overuse of social media

7. b) Neutral

8. c) Increased isolation

9. c) Balance online engagement with real-life relationships

10. c) Technology has made face-to-face communication less frequent

Section 2: Reading Comprehension (Passage 2)

11. c) The global shift toward sustainability

12. a) The need to reduce waste

13. a) Governments implement policies to encourage sustainable practices

14. b) There is still progress to be made

15. c) Increasing the use of fossil fuels

16. b) More efforts are required to achieve sustainability

17. b) People are becoming more environmentally conscious

18. b) Businesses must follow government policies on sustainability

19. b) Optimistic

20. a) Reduce waste and use renewable energy

Section 5: Grammar (Objective-type Questions)

1. b) She doesn’t have enough time.

2. a) go
3. a) He said that he would go, but he didn’t.

4. b) most interesting

5. a) They haven’t visited the museum yet.

6. c) to

7. b) There is a book on the table.

8. b) The dog chased its tail.

9. b) will have completed

10. b) but.