I. Read the passage and answer the questions. (1 mark each)
Passage I
Let’s take a 47 year-old man, a Myanmar professional working for a major international company based in Singapore, as an example. He has always adhered to moral principles and civic values all his life. He has donated his blood a total of 58 times. His most remarkable achievement is his commitment to providing food for the unemployed, poor and homeless. Once a week, U Tin Tun heads for the soup kitchen and leads the efforts to cook, pack and distribute food to hundreds of people. His friends ask him why he is doing these things. His answer, plain and simple, is “We need to do something good every day. Not for our sake but for community.” He values community well-being and social responsibility.
Similarly, Phyu Phyu, the founder of a language school, focuses on quality education and charity. She donates to orphanages, homes for the aged, and organizes charity efforts for vulnerable groups like orphans and nuns. Her actions show that she has a strong sense of empathy and a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of those who are less fortunate. She embodies qualities associated with kindness, generosity, and social responsibility.
Another example is Ko Sai, a 25-year-old from Bamaw, who is an independent and successful individual. Since graduating from university, he has achieved moderate success while maintaining his down-to-earth nature. Ko Sai’s kindness extends to practical assistance, contributing in cash and kind to the needy every day. He has a strong sense of compassion and generosity, dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who require support. These individuals exemplify the importance of civic values in action.
II. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence. (1 mark each)
III. Read the passage and choose the best answer. (2 marks each)
Passage III
Modern life is lived online. People post a lot, sharing everything from food choices to job complaints. It's a way to interact with friends even if you're far apart. But it's not just friends that people are sharing with. Information is valuable. Companies can make big money by collecting data. Internet services like Facebook and Google collect data about their users. The data they get is kept in databases and saved, possibly forever.
This data can be used for fun. Users can see what they were thinking about five or ten years ago. It can be nice to remember the past. It can also be interesting to see how opinions have changed over the years. However, saving data can sometimes present problems. What people believed when they were young might be completely different from what they believe as older people.
If an employer looks into the history of an employee, they might see information that is not accurate anymore. What's worse is that mistakes someone made in the past made never be forgotten. Today, some countries are passing laws about keeping data. These law make companies delete data about a person if that person asks. The companies will also need to ask permissions from the users to collect data in the first place.
IV. Choose the best answer. (1 mark each)
VI. Read the letter and fill in the blanks (69 - 73) with the correct clauses (A - E). (2 marks each)
Passage VI
Dear Min Thu,
How are you and all at home? I'm fine. ....(1).... to your birthday party next Friday. I'd love to come, but ...(2)....I have to go to Taunggyi with my uncle and I won't be back until Sunday.
Please give my best regards to all our friends and ...(3)..... I hope you have a pleasant time. I've bought you a small birthday present and I'll give it to you when we met.
Next weekend, I'm going to have a small picnic near Kandawgyi Lake. ....(4).... I'll invite some of our classmates, too. ...(5).... Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Ko Khant
A. I hope my absence won't cause you any inconvenience.
B. Why don't you come and join us?
C. Thank you very much for inviting me.
D. I'm sure you will enjoy it.
E. I'll be out of town on that day.
VII. Read the paragraphs (A - D) of an essay. (Total 10 marks)
(A)
In addition, reading at home is both convenient and affordable. I do not need to spend money on tickets or travel, and I can read whenever I want. All I need is a quiet place and a good book to enjoy my time.
(B)
I enjoy spending my free time reading books at home. While some people prefer going out for entertainment, I find that reading help me relax and learn new things. Books allow me to explore different words, ideas and cultures without leaving my room.
(C)
Although some people think reading is boring, I strongly disagree. For me reading is an enjoyable and meaningful activity. It helps me relax, gain knowledge and use my time wisely.
(D)
Reading also improve my language skills and general knowledge. When I read regularly, I learn new vocabulary and sentence structures naturally. This habit has helped me perform better in my studies and communicate more confidently.