1. What does the phrase “burning the midnight oil” mean?

2. Fill in the blank: “If they ______ the instructions, they would have completed the project.”

3. What is the meaning of “break the ice” in a conversation?

Passage 1

“Technology has transformed education in remarkable ways. From online learning platforms to interactive tools in classrooms, students now have access to resources that were unimaginable a few decades ago. However, with these advancements come challenges, such as the digital divide and over-reliance on technology.”

4. What is the main idea of the passage?

5. What is the “digital divide” most likely referring to?

6. Why does the author mention “over-reliance on technology”?

Passage 2

“Samantha has been painting for as long as she can remember. Her vibrant artwork has won her numerous accolades, and she recently opened her own gallery. She believes art is a powerful medium for self-expression and storytelling.”

7. What is the main theme of the passage?

8. What does Samantha believe about art?

9. What can be inferred about Samantha’s journey as an artist?

10. Fill in the blank: “The meeting was postponed ______ the bad weather.”

11. What does “meticulous” most likely mean in the context of attention to detail?

12. Identify the error: “She doesn’t likes to play video games.”

13. Choose the correct conjunction: “He worked hard ______ he achieved his goal.”

14. Fill in the blank: “If she ______ more effort, she could have passed the exam.”

15. What does the word “collaboration” mean in the context of teamwork?

16. Select the correct phrase: “They stayed calm ______ the tense situation.”

17. What is the tone of Passage 2 about Samantha?

18. Fill in the blank: “The teacher emphasized the importance of ______ the assignment on time.”

19. Correct the sentence: “He don’t have enough time to complete the task.”

20. What does “recently” mean in Passage 2?