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.

A lot of high-rise buildings have been built recently. There is still a housing shortage.

a. Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining good health.

b. Additionally, it improves mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety.

c. First, it not only helps in weight management but boosts our immune system as well.

d. Dear Jane, I was thinking about our conversation on staying fit and wanted to share some thoughts on exercise.

e. Take care.

f. Exercise can also be a fun social activity, whether it's a team sport or a group fitness class.

______ secondary school students want to find part-time jobs so that they can gain some work experience.

Mark the letter A,B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.

a. Furthermore, it opens opportunities to connect with people from different backgrounds, fostering friendships and expanding social networks.

b. In addition to career benefits, learning a foreign language has positive effects on brain health such as enhancing cognitive flexibility and increasing creativity.

c. The benefits of learning a foreign language are multifaceted and extend beyond communication.

d. To begin with, learning a foreign language opens up numerous job opportunities in today's globalized world.

e. Lastly, it allows for deeper cultural understanding and greater appreciation of different cultures.

My mother never went to university; ______ she started a very successful business after finishing school.

Is this ______ hike through the forest?