I. Read the passage and choose the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.5 pts)
Social Issues of Teenagers
The only prevalent problem that teens deal with is peer pressure. Teenagers today (1)________ their peers in many aspects of their lives and decisions. Whether parents like it or not, this is a fact. Parents and society at large should be extremely concerned (2)_______ a teen's mental health to the point when he crosses the line into illegal activity. This is still modifiable when the effects are limited to things like hairstyles and clothing brands. (3)________, then by their taunts, and lastly by their threats. The victims become increasingly involved in the vicious cycle, (4)_________ that are not conducive to a healthy society.
Every parent must experience the sensitive stage of adolescence in their child's growth. Although raising an adolescent is difficult, parents can help their child (5)_________. Parents are the only ones (6)_________ about social challenges and provide them with support in overcoming them.
Question 1:
A. are undoubted influenced by B. is undoubtedly influenced by
C. is undoubtedly influenced with D. are undoubtedly influenced by
Question 2:
A. when influences start to impair B. when influences starts to impair
C. when influences started impair D. when influences are started to impair
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II. Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answers. (1.5 pts)
BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY
Social issues are (7) ______ major concern in our modern society. Problems such as poverty, crime, and cyberbullying affect not only individuals but also the whole community. It is our (8) ______ to work together to improve the situation.
In recent years, many teenagers (9) ______ awareness campaigns to address these issues. They have organized events, shared information online, and supported those in need. It was these collective actions (10) ______ helped reduce bullying cases in several schools.
To make a real difference, students need to gain a deeper understanding of social problems. They should not only talk about solutions but also take action. For example, volunteering at local shelters or joining community projects can help develop empathy and responsibility. In addition, education
plays an important role in changing people’s attitudes and behaviors.
Finally, cooperation is essential. Schools, families, and organizations must work together to build a better environment. Our school club has recently decided to (11) ______ more knowledge about social issues and (12) ______ with local organizations to organize charity events. Only through joint efforts can we create a safe, inclusive, and supportive community for everyone.
Questions 7.
A. a
B. an
C. the
A. responsible
B. responsibility
D. respond
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III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the questions. (0.5 pt)
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IV. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. (1.25 pts)
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V. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. (1.25 pt)
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VI. WRITING. (2 pts)
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