SAMPLE GRADUATION TEST 9 – SINCE 2025 FORMAT

Read the following advertisement 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 1 to 6.
Introducing the Ultimate Computing Experience!
(1) ___ the 2nd November 2024 embark on a journey into the future with the launch of our (2) ___ inside our new
device, (3) ___ a new standard in computing excellence.
Experience the fullest potential of (4) ___ with lightning-fast speed, seamless multitasking, and breathtaking
graphics. (5) ___ you're a professional, a gamer, or a student, this computer fulfils all your needs and more.
Join us as we unveil the future of computing. Don't (6) ___ on the opportunity to elevate your digital experience to
new heights. Get ready to embrace the overpower of your future!
1. A. in B. with C. on D. from
2. A. latest innovation B. the latest innovation C. innovation the latest D. latest the innovation
3. A. that set B. that set C. which sets D. that sets
4. A. technological B. technologically C. technology D. technologist
5. A. Whether B. Either C. Neither D. Regardless
6. A. miss out B. get out C. go out D. check out

Read the following leaflet 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 7 to 12.
WEAR UNIFORMS AND YOU’LL BE DIFFERENT!
Wearing the same uniform is important in many places. It makes everyone feel like part of a team or group. In
schools, when students wear the same clothes, (7) ____ everyone feel equal. It's not about what you wear, but about learning
and (8) ____. At work, uniforms make everybody look (9) _____, which is good for teamwork. It shows that everyone has a
similar goal. (10) ____ also makes mornings easier. You don't have to spend a lot of time (11) ____. It's about being part of
a team and working together, so everyone feels (12) ____.
7. A. which helps B. that helps C. it helps D. what helps
8. A. to work together B. working together C. work together D. to working together
9. A. similar B. the similar C. same D. the same
10. A. Wearing uniforms B. Uniforms to wear C. To wearing uniforms D. When wearing uniforms
11. A. pick out clothes B. to pick out clothes. C. to picking out clothes D. picking out clothes
12. A. connected but equal B. connected or equal C. connected and equal D. connected to equal

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to
make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
13. a. Dear Sir or Madam,
b. First, I would appreciate it if you could tell me what the entry requirements are. I finished upper-secondary school last
summer. Could you please let me know if I need to take a test? If there is one, please let me know where I can find detailed
information about it.
c. Finally, it would be great if you write back to me with details about what topics the course will cover and how long it
will take.
d. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
e. Next, I would like to know the course fee and the daily wage for the apprenticeship. It is very important for me to have
this information so that I can decide if I can afford to study at your school.
f. I am writing to ask for more information about the tour guide training courses at the SGV Vocational School. I am
over 18 years now and I am very interested in travelling and exploring different cultures. I would really like to apply for one
of your courses.
A. a – f – b – e – c – d B. a – b – e – c – f – d C. a – b – e – c – d – f D. a – f – e – c – b – d
14. a. Finally, vocational training gives you the knowledge, hands-on experience, and connections to start your career
quickly and successfully.
b. Firstly, it teaches practical, hands-on skills that relate directly to the job you want.
 c. Vocational training offers numerous benefits for individuals.
d. Secondly, it helps you get into work faster because it focuses on what industries really need.
e. Graduates often have skills that are in demand, making them stand out to employers.
A. a – b – d – e – c B. c – b – d – e – a C. a – b – e – c – d D. c – e – b – d – a

15. a. Finally, I would buy a motorcycle for my sister. She has riden her old bicycle since she was 15.
b. Do you think winning the lottery would make you happy? If I won it, I could do something easily.
c. To sum up, I would use the money to help my family with the satisfaction of basic needs.
d. Secondly, I would have our old house rebuilt. My parents, my sister and I have been living in there for more than 40
years and it is downgraded.
e. First of all, I would donate half of the money to the orphanages in my little hometown.
A. a-b-c-d-e B. b-e-d-a-c C. e-d-c-b-a D. c-a-d-e-b
16. a. Besides, they are ready to attack those who reach the house.
b. Today, I am writing to complain about the noise that the geese in my next door house have made.
c. I am looking forward to hearing from you and seeing your resolution to shutting the geese up.
d. They sound the whole day, so we cannot relax or sleep.
e. My neighbours and I feel cross with such noisy geese.
A. e-d-a-b-c B. b-a-d-e-c C. e-a-d-c-b D. b-d-a-e-c
17. Dear Huang,
a. I’m drawn to Nvidia because of its reputation for producing ICs.
b. Attached is my resume, which details my professional background and accomplishments.
c. I’m writing to express my interest in the AI engineer at Nvidia, as advertised on The Youth.
e. With a strong background in AI engineering in Dell, I’m confident I can help Nvidia achieve its goals.
d. I look forward to meeting and discussing how my skills and experiences align with the needs of Nvidia.
f. Thank you for considering my application.
Sincerely yours,
A. f-b-d-c-e-a B. c-e-a-f-b-d C. d-b-f-c-e-a D. a-e-c-f-b-d

Read the following passage about gender equality 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 18 to 22
The Internet has truly transformed (18) _____. While homework today still means spending time in the library, it’s for
a different reason. Rather than using books for research, students today can get (19) _____ to download enormous amounts
of data available online. In the past, students were limited to their school’s selection of books. In many cases, they got to the
school library and found (20) _____ they needed. Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet never
runs out of information. Students, (21) _____ the information they find online is true. Teachers have also benefited from the
homework which is done on the Internet. They do not need to carry students’ papers around with them anymore. This is
because online materials allow (22) _____. Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog
ate their homework!
18. A. when students do their homework B. why students do their homework
C. how students do their homework D. what students do their homework
19. A. full access to the Internet B. to the Internet of full access
C. access to full of the Internet D. to full of the Internet access
20. A. out that someone has already taken the books B. out that the books has already been taken
C. out that someone had already taken the books D. out that the books had already been taken
21. A. although do have to make sure that B. however do have to make sure that
C. although, do have to make sure that D. however, do have to make sure that
22. A. to upload students’ homework for teachers to read and mark
B. students to upload homework for teachers to read and mark
C. uploading students’ homework for teachers to read and mark
 D. students how to upload homework for teachers to read and mark

Read the following passage about human life expectancy and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.
Jean spent her first few years in Hooper and her family moved to Otsego early in her life. She was only ten when her
father died unexpectedly, leaving her mother to raise and support their family alone. Her mother soon went to work outside
the home to provide for the family, and Jean, being one of the oldest, had to help care for her younger siblings.
Although she had much responsibility at home, Jean thoroughly enjoyed school and was an excellent student. She went
on to graduate 10th in her class at Otsego High School in 1953.
While still in high school, Jean met a young man named Charles "Chuck" Holly, at a dance in Alamo; and they were quite
taken with each other. Over the next few years, their love for each other blossomed and they were married on February 24,
1953, while Jean was still at school. At the time, Chuck was serving his country in the military, and had come home on
leave to marry his sweetheart. Unfortunately, shortly thereafter, he was sent overseas to serve in Korea for the next fifteen
months.
Upon his discharge, the couple settled into married life together in the Plainwell, Otsego area. To help make ends meet,
Jean went to work at the collection bureau in Kalamazoo for a while, before taking a job at the cheese company in Otsego.
In 1964, Chuck and Jean were overjoyed with the birth of their son, Chuck, who brought great joy into their lives. Jean
remembered how her mother was always gone so much working after her father died and she did not want that for her son,
so she left her job to devote herself to the role of a mother.
23. What is NOT true about Jean’s childhood?
A. Her father passed away when she was young.
B. Her mother used to be the breadwinner of the family.
C. She was born in Otsego and got married to her husband there.
D. She and her mother took care of her younger siblings in Hooper.
24. The word thoroughly in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.
A. rarely B. seldom C. little D. completely
25. What is TRUE about Jean’s husband?
A. He got married to her when she was still at school. B. He used to live at home when they were dating.
C. He was working at the dance disco when he first met Jean. D. He went to Otsego High School and graduated in 1953.
26. The phrase on leave in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.
A. absent from duty without permission B. absent from duty with joy
C. absent from duty without joy D. absent from duty with permission
27. The words make ends meet in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by _____.
A. earning enough to live as comfortably as millionaires. B. earning enough to pay for basic daily living expenses.
C. earning enough to enjoy luxurious meals in restaurants. D. earning enough to travel to luxurious destinations.
28. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?
A. Chuck was a soldier B. Chuck was a servant C. Chuck retired D. Chuck resigned
29. In which paragraph does the writer mention Jean’s education?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
30. In which paragraph does the writer mention Jean’s decision to stop working to live for her son?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4

Read the following passage about education in Nepal and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.
One of the greatest advantages of robots is that they can work in situations that are dangerous or harmful for human
workers. For example, the continuous smell of paint has a harmful effect on painters, but it doesn't bother a robot. [A] Robots
can work in nuclear power plants and in undersea research stations that might be dangerous for humans. Already, robots are
working in the plastics industry and in chemical and industrial equipment industries. [B] One of the most common uses of
robots is still in automobile factories. [C] These kinds of industrial robots are not usually mobile. [D] The work they need to
do is brought to them, like cars on an assembly line, for example.
The robot industry is a big business. By the middle of the 1990s, Japan led the world in robot production with more than
71,000 industrial robots at work. Both the United States and Japan, as well as other countries, continue to develop more
advanced robots. Robots can now be made to perform more complex jobs. Robots can make decisions while they are working
and learn from their mistakes. Robots can now see with TV camera. They can easily hear and can even speak using a voice
made by a computer, but it is difficult to make a robot understand. Thinking and understanding are very human qualities.
The robots of the future will probably be very complex. They will be able to perform many humanlike tasks. Robots and
other technology will make the future an alluring place!
31. According to the passage, these are probably dangerous working conditions EXCEPT _____.
A. undersea projects B. agriculture industry C. nuclear power plants D. paint company
32. It can be inferred from the passage that in automobile factories, _____.
A. there are more robots than in any other factory. B. robots move around the factories to get work done.
C. factory workers must control robots from afar. D. robots are responsible for work on assembly lines.
33. Robots are not able to _____.
A. learn from their mistakes B. understand what people say to them
C. speak using computer-generated voice D. make decisions related to their work
34. Which idea is mentioned in the passage?
A. Japan is now a world-leading country in robot production.
B. Only Japan and the USA used robots in different industries before 1990s.
C. More advanced robots are being made to perform humanlike tasks
D. The more complex work robots can do, the lazier people will become.
35. The word mobile in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.
A. contact B. moveable C. communicative D. stationary
36. The word alluring in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.
A. discouraging B. motivating C. irreplaceable D. exciting
37. What is the tone of the writer?
A. critical B. informative C. sarcastic D. aggressive
38. Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?
“They can do the heavy, unpleasant, or dangerous work.”
A. [A] B. [B] C. [C] D. [D]
39. The phrase led the world in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by _____.
A. was the most exciting in the world. B. was the most successful in the world.
C. was the most wanted in the world. D. was the most successive in the world.
40. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A. Robots are thought to be able to look like human beings.
B. Robots are thought to be able to replace human beings.
C. Robots are thought to be able to mimic human beings.
D. Robots are thought to be able to overcome human beings.