a. In the end, I came to see that leaving my comfort zone had been the most valuable part of the experience.
b. These challenges became clear when navigating unfamiliar streets, sampling local dishes and dealing with a different dialect proved more demanding than I had anticipated.
c. Having to handle everything alone, without the support of friends or family, left me feeling slightly uneasy.
d. In retrospect, the journey not only strengthened my independence but also made me more confident in unfamiliar situations.
e. During the summer holiday, I chose to travel alone to a small coastal town, expecting nothing more than a peaceful break.

Question 27. a. Gradually, through these demanding tasks and the interactions I had with the people we were helping, I began to realise that even relatively small contributions could have a meaningful impact on the well-being of an entire community.
b. During the summer break, I decided to sign up for a weekend volunteering programme at a local shelter, assuming that the experience would mainly involve simple tasks and would not require much effort or preparation.
c. However, once the programme actually began, preparing meals, organising donated clothes, and cleaning the facilities proved far more physically and emotionally demanding than I had originally expected.
d. Reflecting on the experience afterwards, I realised that those challenging moments had strengthened my sense of responsibility and significantly changed the way I viewed community service.
e. At the beginning, I underestimated how much time, patience, and teamwork would be required to complete even the most routine activities effectively.

a. As a result, the country has reduced its dependence on fossil fuels and strengthened its long-term energy security.
b. To address these concerns, the government has invested heavily in solar farms, wind power projects and modern energy storage systems.
c. Over the past decade, the nation has faced increasing pressure to cut carbon emissions and modernise its outdated power infrastructure.
d. These strategic initiatives have not only lowered greenhouse gas emissions but also created thousands of new jobs in the clean energy sector.
e. Recognising the urgency of climate change, policymakers have introduced a series of reforms to accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources.

a. In the 1600s, England began to import tea and created traditions such as afternoon tea for rich people and high tea as a main meal for working families.
b. Tea has played an important cultural and historical role in both Asia and Europe.
c. It started in China and later spread to other Asian countries, like Japan, where tea is used in a special ceremony.
d. Since then, tea also became a central trade product between England and its American colonies, eventually causing political conflict that led to the Boston Tea Party.
e. Today, drinking tea - especially green tea - is also known to be good for health because it may help lower the risk of diseases like cancer, heart problems, stroke, and diabetes, thanks to natural substances called polyphenols.

A. b – c – a – d – e B. a – e – b – c – d C. c – b – d – e – a D. d – a – b – c – e

a. These programs give shy children a safe place to feel accepted and have been very successful in improving their confidence and self-esteem.
b. A researcher found that gently encouraging shy children to try new things can help them become less fearful, while another method is to teach them social skills.
c. For example, training groups teach children how to make eye contact, talk about others' interests, and smile while speaking.
d. Parents, teachers, and children themselves can take steps to overcome or even prevent this tendency.
e. Many people consider themselves shy—about 40% of those in a survey said so, and while shyness may be inherited, it doesn't mean children are destined to stay shy forever.

A. e – c – b – d – a B. e – b – d – a – c C. e – b – c – d – a D. e – d – b – c – a

[Câu hỏi gốc không được cung cấp; chỉ có các mảnh câu a–e và các phương án sắp xếp từ trang 18, phần tiếp nối của câu hỏi ở trang 17.]
a. These programs give shy children a safe place to feel accepted and have been very successful in improving their confidence and self-esteem.
b. A researcher found that gently encouraging shy children to try new things can help them become less fearful, while another method is to teach them social skills.
c. For example, training groups teach children how to make eye contact, talk about others' interests, and smile while speaking.
d. Parents, teachers, and children themselves can take steps to overcome or even prevent this tendency.
e. Many people consider themselves shy—about 40% of those in a survey said so, and while shyness may be inherited, it doesn't mean children are destined to stay shy forever.

a. However, after volunteering at a local clinic, I discovered a profound passion for community healthcare that I couldn't ignore.
b. Choosing a career path was initially a struggle as I felt pressured to follow in my parents' footsteps into law.
c. This experience taught me that true professional fulfillment comes from aligning your work with your personal values rather than external expectations.
d. Instead of enrolling in legal studies, I decided to pursue a degree in Public Health to make a direct impact on people's lives.
e. Finally, I landed my dream role as a health coordinator, where every challenge I face feels rewarding.