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9. The introduction of electric vehicles in recent years 13. Linguistics researchers study individuals from
---- the transportation industry, and it is expected that different cultures ---- they seek to understand in
by 2030, their market share ---- significantly. order to gain insights into how language shapes
perceptions of the world and ---- linguistic barriers
A) revolutionised / has increased exist in cross-cultural communication.
B) was revolutionising / will increase
A) whose / who
C) had revolutionised / is going to increase
B) when / that
D) has revolutionised / will have increased
C) which / in which
E) revolutionises / will be increasing
D) whom / where
E) who / that

10. Digital platforms, ---- business models rely heavily on 14. ---- researchers have found that consuming ---- of
data analytics and ---- collect vast amounts of user dark chocolate on a regular basis may have a positive
data, are facing increasing scrutiny over concerns impact on cardiovascular health by improving blood
about data privacy and security. flow.
A) whom / that A) A great number of / a bit
B) whose / which B) A majority of / many
C) where / when C) Several / a large number

D) which / on which D) Few / none
E) to whom / who E) Little / much

11. If the Treaty of Versailles ---- more lenient towards 15. Individuals who prioritise ---- own well-being and
Germany, the economic conditions leading to the practice self-reflection often develop greater
rise of extremist parties and the outbreak of World understanding and empathy for others, allowing ----
War II ----. to build stronger relationships and communities.
A) was / should have been avoided A) our / ourselves
B) has been / must have been avoided B) your / yourselves

C) is / had to be avoided C) his / himself
D) was / would have been avoided D) their / themselves
E) had been / could have been avoided E) us / yourselves

12. In the past, psychologists ---- primarily on treating 16. The museum exhibit showcased ---- rare artefacts,
mental illness, but today they ---- factors such as including ---- sword of a famous mediaeval king from
stress and lifestyle to promote overall mental health the Middle Ages.
and well-being.
A) a large quantity of / a
A) might have focused / had better consider
B) some / Ø
B) should have focused / have to consider
C) a few / a
C) had to focus / ought to consider
D) a bit / the
D) must have focused / would consider
E) a number of / the
E) are supposed to focus / may consider

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