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I. Reading
Text 1
Read the following text and answer the questions below.
Paragraph Having a positive outlook is a choice. You can choose to think
thoughts that elevate your mood, and generally color your day with
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brighter, more hopeful approaches to the things you do. If you want to
know how to think more positively, just follow these tips.
Paragraph Understand the benefits of being a positive thinker. Choosing to think
more positively will help you take control of your life and make your
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everyday experiences more pleasant. It will also have countless
benefits on your mental and physical health as well as your ability to
deal with change.
Paragraph Set meaningful goals. Whatever your goal may be, you should keep
yourself busy working on it and believe in the cause you have set for
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yourself. With each goal you achieve, no matter how small, you will
gain confidence and your self-esteem will increase. This will feed
more positivity in your life.
Paragraph Explore your creative side. Taking the time to be artistic and to work
with your hands or explore your most original thoughts can do
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wonders for your power to think outside the box. There are a number
of ways you can express yourself to become more positive. For
example, you can take a photography or oil-painting class.
Paragraph Avoid filter-thinking. This is when you choose to only hear the
negative message in something communicated to you. For example,
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your teacher might have praised you on a work well done, but he/she
mentioned a small area where you might make a few changes next
time. Your teacher is trying to help you identify where you could fix
just a few minor issues, and you are too busy turning this feedback into
a criticism, failing to see the praise. If you think this way, then you
will never see the positive in any situation.

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Questions:
Circle the most suitable answer from a, b, c or d.
1. The writer of the text aims to _________.
a. describe thinking skills
c. list the ways of being creative

b. debate countless experiences

d. give guidelines on positive thinking

2. The text could be seen in a/an _________.

a. counseling website
c. medical brochure

b. fashion magazine
d. nutrition leaflet

3. The word generally in Paragraph 1 is a/an _________.

a. verb
b. noun
c. adverb
d. adjective
4. According to Paragraph 2, thinking positively leads to _________.
a. a hard experience
b. a well-balanced life
c. financial benefits
d. fearful changes
5. The root of the word meaningful in Paragraph 3 is _________.
a. meaningfully
b. meaning
c. meant
d. mean
6. According to Paragraph 4, attending an oil-painting class _________.
a. develops positivity
b. wastes time
c. makes an artist
d. ensures a job
7. Filter-thinking is a way of _________.
a. making changes to your work
c. responding to praise

b. considering the negative side

d. criticizing people

8. The word identify in Paragraph 5 likely means _________.

a. find
b. think
c. review
d. discuss
9. To achieve your goals, you need to _________.
a. change your mind
b. avoid being busy
c. ignore small ones
d. believe in them
10. In which Paragraph would the following sentence BEST fit?
"This is a great way to give your mind a break as you focus on the images on
your canvas."
a. Paragraph 2
b. Paragraph 3
c. Paragraph 4
d. Paragraph 5

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Text 2
Read the following text and answer the questions below.
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Wolves are legendary because of their howl, which they use to

communicate. A lone wolf howls to attract the attention of his pack,
while communal howls may send territorial messages from one pack to
another. Much like barking domestic dogs, wolves may simply begin
howling because a nearby wolf has already begun.
Wolves are the largest members of the dog family. Gray wolves are by
far the most common and were once found all over the Northern
Hemisphere. Though wolves almost never attack humans, they are
considered one of the world's most fearsome animals. They do attack
domestic animals, and countless wolves have been shot, trapped, and
poisoned because of this tendency.
Red wolves live in the southeastern United States, where they are
endangered. These animals actually became extinct in the wild in 1980.
Scientists established a breeding program with a small number of
captive red wolves, and have reintroduced the animal to North Carolina.
The maned wolf lives in South America. Physically, this animal
resembles a large, red fox more than its wolf relatives.
Wolves live and hunt in packs of around six to ten animals. They are
known to roam large distances, perhaps 20 kilometers in a single day.
These social animals cooperate on their preferred prey - large animals
such as deer, elk, and moose. When they are successful, wolves do not
eat in moderation. A single animal can consume 9 kilograms of meat at
a sitting. Wolves also eat smaller mammals, birds, fish, lizards, snakes,
and fruit.
Wolf packs are established according to a strict hierarchy. The
dominant male is at the top and his mate not far behind. Usually this
male and female are the only animals of the pack to breed. All of a
pack's adults help to care for young pups by bringing them food and
watching them, while others hunt.

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Questions:
Circle the most suitable answer from a, b, c or d.
11. The text is mainly about _________.
a. reintroducing wolves
c. maned wolves

b. wolves in general
d. wolves' fables

12. The OPPOSITE of the word fearsome in Paragraph 2 is _________.

a. friendly
b. brave
c. evil
d. wild
13. The word established in Paragraph 3 likely means _________.
a. discussed
b. refused
c. started
d. tried
14. Paragraph 5 mainly discusses the _________ of wolves.
a. diet
b. types
c. packs
d. habitat
15. The word packs in Paragraph 6 is a/an _________.
a. adjective
b. adverb
c. verb
d. noun
16. According to the text, it can be inferred that _________.
a. wolf packs of five hunt for food
b. farmers shoot wolves to keep their animals safe
c. females are responsible for taking care of young pups
d. maned wolves are the most common all over the world
17. What is NOT TRUE about wolves?
a. Dogs and wolves are of one family.
b. Wolves may send messages by howling.
c. Small animals are the best prey for wolves.
d. The United States aimed to reintroduce red wolves.

Complete the following table with information from Paragraph 6.

Wolf Pack Members
- the dominant male
18. _________________

19. __________________ 20. __________________

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II. Writing
1. Sentence Writing
Write TWO meaningful simple sentences and THREE compound or complex
sentences about the pictures below.
You may use connectives such as and, but, so, yet, etc.

Picture 1
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2. Essay Writing
Write an essay of about 200 words on the following topic.
Making new friends is essential for a successful social life.
Discuss this issue giving good advice on how to do that well.
The following ideas may help you.
- looking neat
- giving more than taking
- common interests
- joining activities

- kind and friendly

- avoiding criticism
- communicating with others
- wait and select

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