English Vantage

Following statement: "How you feel and what you think about things", is the definition for. a) Opinion. d) Disinformation. c) Satire. b) Impartial.

46. Use the correct option to complete the statement: "The situation is so that I must apologize". a) embarrassing. b) embarrassed. c) bossy. d) charming.

47. Modals of Speculation and Deduction. Choose the correct alternative for: "He is looking at a map.". a) He might be lost. b) He must be married. c) He must be cold. d) He might be American.

48. Decide which sentence will be a recommendation for: "I'd like to watch a romantic movie.". a) You must watch Titanic. b) I'm sorry I don't know about movies. c) I really recommend Titanic. It's a nice movie. d) Don't go to the movie theater. I need your help at home.

49. What is the most important skill for effective participation in a group discussion?. a) Speaking the loudest to dominate the conversation. b) Listening actively and responding thoughtfully. c) Interrupting others to share your opinion quickly. d) Avoiding disagreements to keep the discussion peaceful.

50. In order to apply LITERARY ANALYSIS, the question "Is the text in its original language or a translation?" refers to which category?. a) Textual question. b) Contextual question. c) Referential question. d) Language question.

COMPLETE Reading Passage: "The first rice may have been grown in East and South Asia as long as 15,000 years ago, when people began to settle in river deltas and domesticated wild rice. Today it is grown practically everywhere, except Antarctica. Rice is grown on flooded land and on dry land, in tropical rain forests in Africa and in arid deserts of the Middle East, on coastal plains and on the Himalayan mountains. In the year 2003, the world produced about 589 million tons of paddy rice. Most of that (about 534 million tons) was grown in Asia. In 2002, it is estimated that rice fields covered almost 1.5 million square km of land. Again, most of these fields are in Asia - around 1.3 million square km." Questions: In 2002, rice fields covered about. a) 1.5 million square miles of land. b) 1.3 million square km of land in China. c) 1.5 million square km of land in the world. d) 1.5 million square km of land in Africa.

52. For literary analysis, the question "Does the text contain quotations from other texts?" refers to which category?. a) Textual question. b) Contextual question. c) Referential question. d) Language question.

53. Your friend asks where to go for a relaxing weekend. Which description best recommends a quiet beach?. a) It's just a beach with sand. b) The beach was very crowded and noisy. c) It's a fantastic beach with clear, calm water and soft, white sand - perfect for relaxing!. d) There are usually lots of shops at the beach.

54. Choose the correct word to complete: "___ the rain, we still went to the park.". a) In my opinion. b) Despite. c) However. d) Although.

55. Your friend is looking for a tranquil spot to relax. Which sentence effectively recommends a quiet, beautiful natural area using B2-level language? 55. Your friend is looking for a tranquil spot to relax. Which sentence effectively recommends a quiet, beautiful natural area using B2-level language? a) There's a quiet lake. It's nice. a) There's a quiet lake. It's nice. b) You should definitely explore the serene lake; it's a hidden gem with crystal-clear waters, perfect for finding peace. c) The lake is not too bad if you don't mind quiet. d) You can go to the lake, and maybe you'll like it.

56. Instead of just saying "The girl was sad," what technique can a writer use to make the narrative more interesting and show her sadness?. a) Write a very long sentence about the weather. b) Describe her tears, her slumped shoulders, and the quiet sigh she let out. c) Tell the reader that she did not smile for two days. d) Use only names of colors in the sentence.

57. Choose the best response to keep the conversation flowing naturally: "You've just finished telling a story about your holiday.". a) "So, what did you have for dinner last night?". b) "Have you ever been there, or do you have any exciting travel plans?". c) "Don't you think my holiday sounds amazing?". d) "Anyway, I'm done talking now.".

58. Your group project is behind schedule because one member isn't contributing. What's the most effective way to address this problem?. a) Ignore them and do all their work yourself. b) Tell the teacher immediately without talking to the group member. c) Talk to the group member privately to understand the issue and offer support, or discuss a new plan. d) Criticize them publicly during the next group meeting.

A friend says, "I had a really busy week at work." How can you encourage them to say more?. a) "Oh, that's too bad.". b) "What kind of work do you do?". c) "Tell me more about it! What kept you so busy?". d) "Me too, my week was also busy.".