READING BOOSTER - PART 2

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best =its each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.
The saola, also known as the Asian unicorn, is one of the most enigmatic and rarest animals on the
planet. With its distinctive long horns and elusive nature, the saola has captured the attention of (1)
__________ conservationists and researchers worldwide.
Human activities, such as deforestation and illegal hunting, are responsible for the rapid decline in
saola populations. Their habitat, the Annamite Mountains of Vietnam and Laos, has suffered from
extensive deforestation and fragmentation. Poaching, (2) __________ is driven by the demand for
traditional medicine and trophy hunting, further threatens the saola's survival.
To achieve success in conserving the saola, we must prioritise the protection and restoration of its
habitat. Strict enforcement of laws against poaching and illegal wildlife trade is essential. (3) __________,
community engagement and education programs can promote awareness and sustainable practices.
Preserving the saola requires (4) __________ efforts between governments, conservation organisations,
and local communities. By working together, we can ensure that this extraordinary species continues to
roam our forests, serving as a symbol of our (5) ______ to biodiversity conservation.
Question 1: A. every B. another C. many D. some of
Question 2: A. which B. that C. who D. where
Question 3: A. Moreover B. However C. Otherwise D. Instead
Question 4: A. concerted B. motivational C. futile D. energetic
Question 5: A. commitment B. constraint C. command D. compulsion

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 6 to 10.
Blended learning, the integration of online and in-person instruction, has gained signiKicant
popularity in education in recent years. While it offers numerous beneKits, it also poses its fair share of
challenges.
One of the primary hurdles in blended learning is ensuring equal access to technology and reliable
internet connection. Not all students have access to the necessary devices or high-speed internet at
home, creating a digital divide that can impede their learning experience. Maintaining student
engagement can also be a challenge in blended learning environments. With online components,
students may face distractions and difKiculties staying motivated without the physical presence of a
teacher. Effective communication and collaboration can be challenging in a blended learning setting.
Building relationships and fostering peer-to-peer interactions may require intentional effort, as
students may have limited face-to-face interaction with their classmates. Moreover, designing and
delivering online content requires careful planning and instructional design skills. Educators must
develop engaging online materials that promote active learning and accommodate different learning
styles.
Continuous professional development for educators is vital to address these challenges. Training
teachers on effective technology integration, instructional strategies, and online assessment methods
will help them navigate the complexities of blended learning. Despite the challenges, blended learning
offers an innovative approach to education that can enhance student outcomes. By addressing the issues
of access, engagement, communication, and professional development, we can overcome these
challenges and unlock the full potential of blended learning in delivering quality education to all
students.
Question 6: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Blended Learning: The Most Effecting Way of Learning
B. Overcoming the Challenges Posed by Face-to-face Learning
C. The Challenges of Blended Learning: Striving for Success
D. Blended Learning versus Traditional Learning: Which One is Better?
Question 7: The word impede in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. improve B. promote C. ensure D. hinder
Question 8: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge posed
by blended learning?
A. students’ lack of necessary devices or high-speed Internet connection
B. students’ difKiculties in staying motivated without the physical presence of teachers
C. students’ lack of chances for in-person interactions with their classmates
D. students’ difKiculties in designing and delivering online content
Question 9: The word them in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. strategies B. methods C. outcomes D. teachers
Question 10: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Blended learning involves teachers always being physically present in the classroom.
B. Student outcomes can’t be enhanced if educators don’t train themselves.
C. Blended learning has caught on in education in recent years.
D. Not many students face distractions when they learn in a blended learning setting.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 11 to 17.
Some days you feel like a master multitasker as you drink your morning coffee, catch up on email and
tune into a conference call. But did you know that for most people, in most situations, multitasking isn’t
actually possible? We’re really wired to be monotaskers, meaning that our brains can only focus on one
task at a time, says neuropsychologist Cynthia Kubu, PhD. “When we think we’re multitasking, most
often we aren’t really doing two things at once, but instead, we’re doing individual actions in rapid
succession, or task-switching,” she says.
Studies show that when our brain is constantly switching gears to bounce back and forth between
tasks – especially when those tasks are complex and require our active attention – we become less
efKicient and more likely to make a mistake. This might not be as apparent or impactful when we’re
doing tasks that are simple and routine, like listening to music while walking, or folding laundry while
watching TV. But when the stakes are higher and the tasks are more complex, trying to multitask can
negatively impact our lives – or even be dangerous.
So-called multitasking divides our attention. It makes it harder for us to give our full attention to one
thing. Other studies suggest that people who frequently “media multitask” (like listening to music while
checking email or scrolling through social media while watching a movie) are more distracted and less
able to focus their attention even when they’re performing only one task.
It can also affect our ability to learn, because in order to learn, we need to be able to focus. “The more
we multitask, the less we actually accomplish, because we slowly lose our ability to focus enough to
learn,” Dr. Kubu says. “If we’re constantly attempting to multitask, we don’t practice tuning out the rest
of the word to engage in deeper processing and learning.” One study found that college students who
tried to multitask took longer to do their homework and had lower average grades.
 Another pitfall is that trying to do too much at once makes it harder to be mindful and truly present
in the moment – and mindfulness comes with a plethora of beneKits for our minds and our bodies. In
fact, many therapies based on mindfulness can even help patients suffering from depression, anxiety,
chronic pain and other conditions.
Question 11: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The Less We Multitask, The Higher Grades We Get?
B. Are We Misunderstanding What Is Called “Multitasking”?
C. Multitasking May Not Be As Good As You Think
D. The Common Mistakes We Make When Multitasking
Question 12: According to paragraph 1, Cynthia Kubu believes that _______.
A. our brain is not designed to focus simultaneously on plenty of activities
B. we like regarding ourselves master multitaskers after doing lots of things at once
C. multitasking is actually doing individual actions in rapid succession
D. when we multitask, we’re aware that we are switching between many tasks at once
Question 13: The word “apparent” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. dangerous B. negative C. obvious D. vague
Question 14: The word “It” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. multitasking B. attention C. task D. thing
Question 15: The word “pitfall” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. beneKit B. problem C. hardship D. result
Question 16: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Attempting to do many complicated tasks at once can be a detriment to our lives.
B. We can Kind it difKicult to fully concentrate on one thing once we multitask.
C. Media multitaskers are unable to focus fully though they’re doing only one task.
D. Multitasking on a regular basis is found to disrupt the process of learning.
Question 17: Which of the following can most likely be inferred from the passage?
A. If we stop switching between different tasks, our efKiciency will be maximized.
B. We are less likely to make mistakes once we understand the nature of multitasking.
C. Academic performance can be harmfully inKluenced as a consequence of multitasking.
D. Mindfulness can assist us in mitigating far-reaching implications of multitasking.