Reading Comprehension (40 points)
Read the following text carefully and complete the tasks below:
( A ) There are limits to how many sports can be included in the Olympic Games. In the 2012
Summer Games, there were 26, and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have added two
more for 2016 (golf and rugby sevens). There are various criteria that the IOC bases its decisions on,
but the most important is probably international popularity. Sports tend to get included if they have
a tradition and are played and watched by enough people in enough countries.
( B ) This leads to some interesting questions. Why, for example, was baseball included from 1984,
but then dropped for 2012? Although some think it is only popular in the USA, it actually has a large
following in South America and Asia too. The main reason for leaving it out, according to some, is a
combination of geography and politics: there is little interest in the sport in Europe, and European
members are in a majority on the IOC.
( C ) Of the other sports not (yet) included, one that stands out is squash. It has a long tradition
and is played all over the world. It’s also more obviously a real sport than some other Olympic
‘sports’. In fact, it’s more mysterious why certain sports are included. Take speed walking, for
example, a long-standing Olympic regular. The rules say that the athletes have to have both feet in
contact with the ground at all times, and must keep their legs straight. The result, to me at least, looks
very silly.
( D ) More importantly, it breaks one of my two personal rules for judging serious sports because
it puts artificial limits on what can be done. This is why I can’t take any sport seriously if it involves
doing something in water that is more naturally done out of water. My other rule is that the scoring
has to be objective and measurable, not a matter of opinion. And of course both of these criteria would
rule out everyone’s favourite example of an Olympic non-sport: synchronised swimming.

Read the text and do the tasks below:
Young people today, often referred to as "the connected generation," depend heavily on
technology for communication. A recent study shows that 85% of individuals aged 18-29 use
smartphones as their main tool for staying connected. This dependence on technology is reflected in
their communication habits, with 72% preferring texting over face-to-face interactions and 65%
engaging with social media daily to stay updated with friends and family.
Video calls have also become a common method, with many young people using platforms and
sites weekly. Additionally, 50% of young people in the study mentioned that group chats have
become an essential part of their work and academic conversations. These numbers highlight a
growing trend where online interactions control how this generation connects.
However, the study also reveals some disadvantages. Around 60% of respondents reported
feeling addicted to their devices, with many describing the constant need to check notifications and
comments as noisy. Additionally, 55% admitted that technology sometimes creates emotional
distance in relationships, as digital interactions often lack the depth and personal touch of face-to-
face conversations.
Interestingly, 40% of young people expressed a desire to reduce screen time to focus more on
real connections. Despite these concerns, 88% of respondents agreed that technology makes it easier
to keep relationships across distances and borders.
The findings underline a need for balance. While technology offers significant benefits, such as
breaking physical barriers and enabling instant communication, it also presents negative effects on
society and economy such as cybersecurity costs and job displacement. Encouraging young people
to use technology wisely can help. And to get the benefits of technology without losing the personal
touch of traditional communication, young people can do the followings: setting screen-time limits,
prioritizing real interactions, and choosing deeper conversations over quick texts.

Vocabulary: (25 points)

Language: (25 points)
Section A: (15 points)

Section B: (10 points)
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Writing: (10 points)