Question 12.
a. This occasion, as a result, has made me more resilient under pressure and helped me understand what the saying “actions speak louder than words” practically means.
b. It had, in fact, never occurred to me that managing a group of five would be so psychologically demanding.
c. I had to delegate tasks, resolve internal conflicts and review everyone’s work late into the night.
d. Taking on the role of team leader for our final science project for a month really exhausted me, but at the same time made me more appreciative of leadership skills.
e. The responsibility was such hard work that it made me feel overwhelmed all the time and even lose my appetite.
A. e – a – d – c – b B. d – e – b – a – c C. d – b – c – e – a D. e – c – a – b – d
Question 13.
a. Anna: Thank you very much for your clear guidance!
b. Librarian: Well, just log into the school library portal, click on the 'Exam Archives' tab, and select your subjects.
c. Anna: Excuse me, could you show me how to access the previous years' graduation exam papers?
A. a – b – c B. a – c – b C. c – a – b D. c – b – a
Question 14.
a. Alice: I took a few personality tests and talked to the school counselor. How about you?
b. Alice: That sounds like a great plan! I think gathering as much information as possible is the key to making the right choice.
c. Peter: I am still researching different majors, and I plan to attend the upcoming university fair.
d. Peter: You seem so certain about your future career path. What helped you decide?
e. Peter: Absolutely! Choosing the right major is essential for our future success.
A. c – a – d – b – e B. e – a – d – b – c C. c – b – e – a – d D. d – a – c – b – e
Question 15.
a. Springville High has now become a more supportive and nurturing educational environment, offering better psychological care for all students.
b. These vital improvements have notably boosted students' emotional resilience, fostering a healthier school environment and attracting positive feedback from parents.
c. To accommodate this demand, the school administration has replaced the part-time counselors with a full-time psychological support team and expanded private consultation rooms.
d. Recognising the increasing need for peer support, the board has had mental health workshops organized and an anonymous online helpline installed to optimise student well-being.
e. Over the past academic year, Springville High School has undergone a considerable transformation, experiencing an upsurge in academic pressure and an overload on the existing counseling team.
A. a – d – b – c – e B. e – c – d – b – a C. a – b – d – e – c D. e – d – c – a – b