Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
It is compulsory for all the students to finish their class work before going home.

Question 13.
a. John: Thank you so much! I'll check out the pharmacy near our office later to get some.
b. Mary: Well, you can try taking some Omega-3 and Vitamin D3. They are highly recommended for muscle recovery and energy levels.
c. John: Excuse me, do you know any good nutritional supplements to help reduce fatigue after heavy workouts?

Question 14.
a. For instance, some distilleries are now using data analytics to monitor temperature and humidity with unprecedented precision.
b. This traditional craftsmanship heavily relies on the expertise of master blenders and the aging process in oak casks.
c. Despite these modern interventions, the core value of these premium beverages still lies in their heritage and authentic taste.
d. For centuries, the production of fine spirits like Cognac and Whisky has been regarded as a meticulous art form.
e. Recently, however, technological advancements have started to influence even this highly conservative industry.

Question 15.
Dear Mr. Director,
a. To support this proposal, I have attached a detailed syllabus and a list of recommended digital resources for your consideration.
b. Thank you for your time and continued support for educational innovation in our region.
c. I am writing to submit a proposal for updating the current English curriculum for 10th-grade students.
d. Based on these supporting materials, I firmly believe the proposed changes will significantly boost students' engagement and overall language proficiency.
e. The primary goal of this revision is to incorporate more interactive, technology-driven activities into our daily lessons.
Yours sincerely,

Question 16.
a. As a result, this experience has made me more grateful to ed-tech developers and helped me understand what the saying adapt or perish practically means.
b. It had, in fact, never occurred to me that applying Artificial Intelligence in the classroom would be so technically demanding.
c. In practice, I had to design digital prompts, curate interactive materials, and troubleshoot software errors in the middle of my lessons.
d. Having hands-on experience with modern educational tools for a month really exhausted me, but at the same time made me more appreciative of educational innovations.
e. Because of that workload, mastering the platforms made me stay up late all the time and even lose a few hours of sleep.

Question 17.
a. To overcome this, I started dedicating 30 minutes every evening to reading short bilingual news articles.
b. Now, I feel much more confident when interpreting documents for my work projects.
c. Initially, I struggled significantly with memorizing the complex vocabulary and mastering the pronunciation.
d. This consistent practice not only expanded my lexicon but also improved my translation skills tremendously.
e. Learning a new language like Chinese or English can be a daunting task for many adult learners.

Which of the following best summarises paragraph 3?