giT jihbcbdn c. Many viewers enjoy the unpredictabilty of these shows, as the outtome is not scripted liie in tradiiional TV shows.,d. Reality shows have become incredibly popular over the past decade.,e. However, some argue that reality TV can be misleading, as certain aspects are often staged or exaggerated for,entertainment.,$A.~d-c-a-b-c$ $B.~d-a-c-e-b$ $C.~b-a-c-a-c$ $D.~d-b-c-a-c$,Question 17.,a. At first, she felt a bit overwhelmed by the new responsibilities, such as managing social media accounts and creating,content for clients.,b. As time went on, her efforts paid off, and she started to receive recognition for her contributions to the organisation.,c. After graduating from university, Sarah was eager to start her career and quickly found a job at a marketing agency.,d. However, she soon realised how much she enjoyed the fast-paced working environment and the creative challenges of,the position.,6. Now, she feels far more confident in her abilities than she used to and is excited about future opportunities.,$A.~c=a-a-b-c$ $B.~c-e-d-a-b$ $C.~c-b-c-a-a$ $D.~c-s-b-d-o$,READING,Efforts to preserve cultural heritage (18) _____ as globalisation and urbanisation threaten to erase traditional practices.,More and more countries have recognised the value of their historical sites, monuments, and customs, (19) _____ . For,example, UNESCO plays a significant role in designating World Heritage sites, ensuring that these places receive protection.,In addition to protecting physical structures, (20) _____ . This includes traditional music, dance, and local languages,,Which are often at risk of disappearing as younger generations adopt more modern lffestyies. Governments and,communities are working together to document these practices, passing them down through schools, workshops, and,festivals.,However, (21) _____ . Some argue that tourism, while beneficial economically, can sometimes cause damage to historical,sites due to overexposure. Moreover, impacted the most by globalisation, (22) _____. Adopting foreign lifestyles is,making many of them lose interest in their cultural practices, which further threatens the survival of valuable traditions and,heritage.,Question 18:,A. have become more important than ever B. having been more important than ever,C. whose greater importance than ever D. what gets more important than ever,Question 19:,A. global and local efforts to safeguard them originated here,B. which resulted in national and international initiatives to safeguard them,C. that lead to joint campaigns working towards protecting them,D. has caused numerous movements to preserve these heritage sites to emerges,Question 20.,A. people are trying to promote these sites to international tourists,B. poor awareness among local communities remains a severe problem,C. activists must work to raise young people's awareness of their importance,D. there is a growing effort to preserve intangible cultural heritage,Question 21.,A. the preservation of heritage is met with challenges B. there are other problems involved in recording works of art,C. the effectiveness of these efforts is often not high D. the possibilty of us regenerating our heritage is not there,Question 22.,A. it is believed that young people play a key role in heritage conservation,B. young generations are increasingly disconnected from their traditional roots,C. many countries fail to preserve and promote their cultural festivals,D. the risk of the youth not recognising or losing their cultural identity is high,READING,Protecting diverse ecosystems and the natural benefits that they provide is essential to the future of life on our planet,and the well-being of humanity. Those services, which are often called ecosystem services, include providing resources,such as food and water, maintaining habitats that support biodiversity, offering opportunities for recreation, and helping to,regulate human-caused impacts like climate change.,Healthy, diverse ecosystems are responsible for the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the natural places that we,visit to nurture our bodies and minds. They support the species that, in turn, sustain human life.,When it comes to mitigating the impacts of climate change, ecosystem services really shine. Studies have shown that,the natural world can provide one-third of all climate mitigation efforts. Land and marine ecosystems currently absorb about,half of the human-generated carbon dioxide emissions, with forests alone removing 2.6 billion tons of carbon from the,atmosphere each year.,Ecosystems must stay intact and healthy to proyide a myriad of benefits, Campaign for Nature is a global,effort to raise awareness of the threats facing our natural world and inspire world leaders to take action to protect 30 per,cent of the planet by 2030. The protection of 30 per cent of the planet by 2030 is a critical milestone toward protecting 50,per cent of the planet by 2050, a benchmark that scientists say will ensure the heaith and diversity of ecosystems across,the globe. The goal is challenging vet attainable--and our future depends on it.,(Adapted from https://news.nationalgeoaraphic.org/),Question 23. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as one of the benefits provided by ecosystems?,A. maintaining habitats B. providing medical materials

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giT jihbcbdn c. Many viewers enjoy the unpredictabilty of these shows, as the outtome is not scripted liie in tradiiional TV shows.,d. Reality shows have become incredibly popular over the past decade.,e. However, some argue that reality TV can be misleading, as certain aspects are often staged or exaggerated for,entertainment.,$A.~d-c-a-b-c$ $B.~d-a-c-e-b$ $C.~b-a-c-a-c$ $D.~d-b-c-a-c$,Question 17.,a. At first, she felt a bit overwhelmed by the new responsibilities, such as managing social media accounts and creating,content for clients.,b. As time went on, her efforts paid off, and she started to receive recognition for her contributions to the organisation.,c. After graduating from university, Sarah was eager to start her career and quickly found a job at a marketing agency.,d. However, she soon realised how much she enjoyed the fast-paced working environment and the creative challenges of,the position.,6. Now, she feels far more confident in her abilities than she used to and is excited about future opportunities.,$A.~c=a-a-b-c$ $B.~c-e-d-a-b$ $C.~c-b-c-a-a$ $D.~c-s-b-d-o$,READING,Efforts to preserve cultural heritage (18) _____ as globalisation and urbanisation threaten to erase traditional practices.,More and more countries have recognised the value of their historical sites, monuments, and customs, (19) _____ . For,example, UNESCO plays a significant role in designating World Heritage sites, ensuring that these places receive protection.,In addition to protecting physical structures, (20) _____ . This includes traditional music, dance, and local languages,,Which are often at risk of disappearing as younger generations adopt more modern lffestyies. Governments and,communities are working together to document these practices, passing them down through schools, workshops, and,festivals.,However, (21) _____ . Some argue that tourism, while beneficial economically, can sometimes cause damage to historical,sites due to overexposure. Moreover, impacted the most by globalisation, (22) _____. Adopting foreign lifestyles is,making many of them lose interest in their cultural practices, which further threatens the survival of valuable traditions and,heritage.,Question 18:,A. have become more important than ever B. having been more important than ever,C. whose greater importance than ever D. what gets more important than ever,Question 19:,A. global and local efforts to safeguard them originated here,B. which resulted in national and international initiatives to safeguard them,C. that lead to joint campaigns working towards protecting them,D. has caused numerous movements to preserve these heritage sites to emerges,Question 20.,A. people are trying to promote these sites to international tourists,B. poor awareness among local communities remains a severe problem,C. activists must work to raise young people&#x27;s awareness of their importance,D. there is a growing effort to preserve intangible cultural heritage,Question 21.,A. the preservation of heritage is met with challenges B. there are other problems involved in recording works of art,C. the effectiveness of these efforts is often not high D. the possibilty of us regenerating our heritage is not there,Question 22.,A. it is believed that young people play a key role in heritage conservation,B. young generations are increasingly disconnected from their traditional roots,C. many countries fail to preserve and promote their cultural festivals,D. the risk of the youth not recognising or losing their cultural identity is high,READING,Protecting diverse ecosystems and the natural benefits that they provide is essential to the future of life on our planet,and the well-being of humanity. Those services, which are often called ecosystem services, include providing resources,such as food and water, maintaining habitats that support biodiversity, offering opportunities for recreation, and helping to,regulate human-caused impacts like climate change.,Healthy, diverse ecosystems are responsible for the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the natural places that we,visit to nurture our bodies and minds. They support the species that, in turn, sustain human life.,When it comes to mitigating the impacts of climate change, ecosystem services really shine. Studies have shown that,the natural world can provide one-third of all climate mitigation efforts. Land and marine ecosystems currently absorb about,half of the human-generated carbon dioxide emissions, with forests alone removing 2.6 billion tons of carbon from the,atmosphere each year.,Ecosystems must stay intact and healthy to proyide a myriad of benefits, Campaign for Nature is a global,effort to raise awareness of the threats facing our natural world and inspire world leaders to take action to protect 30 per,cent of the planet by 2030. The protection of 30 per cent of the planet by 2030 is a critical milestone toward protecting 50,per cent of the planet by 2050, a benchmark that scientists say will ensure the heaith and diversity of ecosystems across,the globe. The goal is challenging vet attainable--and our future depends on it.,(Adapted from https://news.nationalgeoaraphic.org/),Question 23. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as one of the benefits provided by ecosystems?,A. maintaining habitats B. providing medical materials

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**Question 17:**  
**Answer:** A. c-a-d-b

**Question 18:**  
**Answer:** A. have become more important than ever

**Question 19:**  
**Answer:** B. which resulted in national and international initiatives to safeguard them

**Question 20:**  
**Answer:** D. there is a growing effort to preserve intangible cultural heritage

**Question 21:**  
**Answer:** A. the preservation of heritage is met with challenges

**Question 22:**  
**Answer:** B. young generations are increasingly disconnected from their traditional roots

**Question 23:**  
**Answer:** B. providing medical materials