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c Read the passage and choose the correct d Choose the best option to complete the
answer for the questions below. missing part of the passage.
1. According to the passage, VR technology ----. With the availability of online courses and
A) is considered a revolution because it has the classes, it is easier than ever to develop a
ability to create interactive environments at new skill or start a hobby from home. Whether
home you are interested in learning a new language,
B) allows its users to design online activities picking up a musical instrument, or mastering
to reduce the cost of the physical exercise a new craft, there are plenty of online courses
needed daily available to help you get started. ‑‑‑‑ This is
C) may not be time-saving, as it provides virtual particularly convenient for people with work
or family obligations because learners can
interactive experiences for people that last move on at their own pace and schedule.
for long hours Another advantage of online courses is
D) is a cutting-edge tool to visit somewhere that they offer interactive components like
physically, like museums and art galleries, discussion forums, which can help you
without rope barriers connect with other learners and receive
E) has evolved over the years via the feedback on your progress.
development of accessible and interactive
online practices A) As the instructors are experts, learners
can be sure that they receive an excellent
2. According to the passage, what is the education.
advantage of visiting a museum on a VR tour? B) One of the advantages of online courses and
A) It provides a wide range of specialities, such classes is the total flexibility that it offers to
as viewing the items in detail and getting learners.
more information. C) This is a good opportunity for people who
B) Visitors can have the chance to get in touch work for long hours or have a family and
with each other and talk about the context of children.
the pieces. D) Learning a new skill or hobby can be a great
C) It is helpful only when people do not want to way to enrich your life and expand your
see exhibitions after long queues and behind horizons.
glass walls. E) To achieve goals and advance careers,
D) No matter how famous or precious the item following hobbies is quite convenient for
grown-up people.
is, people are willing to learn more about the
details virtually.
E) Exploring the Louvre in the comfort of your
own house will undoubtedly bring a wealth of e Choose the irrelevant sentence in the
experience. passage.

3. It can be inferred from the passage that ----. (I) Broadcasting has recently become a popular
A) people generally do not care whether it is activity that enables people to share their ideas
simulated or not; they only need a realistic and content with a global audience in real time.
environment to interact with each other (II) With the rise of live streaming services,
B) when the Louvre Museum allowed visitors to anyone can now easily create and broadcast
see its collections on online tours, the costs their own content: a podcast, a vlog, a live
associated with real-life activities went down event, or even a gaming session. (III) The main
C) since the details of an artwork are sometimes concern with broadcasting is its contribution
invisible to the naked eye, it is really hard to to the feelings of isolation and loneliness, as
see them behind a glass wall in the crowd individuals may spend more time interacting
with screens. (IV) It is especially convenient for
D) The VR tour of the Mona Lisa will probably content creators, marketers, and influencers to
be the best way to see it in the future as it get in touch with their followers and build up their
gives details that you cannot get during a brands. (V) Offering engagement and connection
physical tour with the customers regardless of their location,
E) as the Mona Lisa is the most precious item in broadcasting allows businesses to grow faster, no
the Louvre, it was not possible to let people doubt.
see it without rope barriers, so they offered a
VR tour A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
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