Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions from 1 to 2.
Question 1. “I’m sorry for leaving the lights and air conditioners on when I left the classroom,” Tom said.
A. Tom denied leaving the lights and air conditioners on when he left the classroom.
B. Tom insisted on leaving the lights and air conditioners on when he left the classroom.
C. Tom accused of leaving the lights and air conditioners on when he left the classroom.
D. Tom apologized for leaving the lights and air conditioners on when he left the classroom.
Question 2. Nguyen Ngoc Ky lost the use of his arms after an illness, but he learned to write with his feet and became an excellent teacher.
A. Although Nguyen Ngoc Ky learned to write with his feet and became an excellent teacher, he lost the use of his arms after an illness.
B. Although Nguyen Ngoc Ky lost the use of his arms after an illness, he learned to write with his feet and became an excellent teacher.
C. Although Nguyen Ngoc Ky learned to write with his feet and became an excellent teacher, but he lost the use of his arms after an illness.
D. Although Nguyen Ngoc Ky lost the use of his arms after an illness, but he learned to write with his feet and became an excellent teacher.
Read the following short passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 3 to 8.
Many life stories we admire are about people who face great challenges but never lose hope. One inspiring example is Malala Yousafzai, __(3)__ courage and determination have changed the lives of many girls around the world. When she was a teenager in Pakistan, she spoke up for girls’ education __(4)__it was dangerous. She was attacked by people who _(5)__ with her, but after recovering, she continued to speak __(6)__and share her message with others. Malala has carried out __(7)___ projects to help children go to school because she believes education can change lives. Her story teaches us that education is powerful and that even one young person can __(8)__a big difference in the world.
Adapted from <https://www.britannica.com/biography/Malala>
Question 3.
A. who
B. that
C. whose
D. which
Question 4.
A. despite
B. given that
C. even though
D. due to
Question 5.
A. disagreement
B. agreed
C. disagreed
D. agreement