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9. The introduction of electric vehicles in recent years ---- 13. Linguistics researchers study individuals from different
the transportation industry, and it is expected that by cultures ---- they seek to understand in order to gain
2030, their market share ---- significantly. insights into how language shapes perceptions of the
world and ---- linguistic barriers exist in cross-cultural
A) revolutionised / has increased 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 dark
data analytics and ---- collect vast amounts of user data, chocolate on a regular basis may have a positive impact
are facing increasing scrutiny over concerns about data on cardiovascular health by improving blood flow.
privacy and security.
A) A great number of / a bit
A) whom / that
B) A majority of / many
B) whose / which
C) Several / a large number
C) where / when
D) Few / none
D) which / on which
E) Little / much
E) to whom / who

11. If the Treaty of Versailles ---- more lenient towards 15. Individuals who prioritise ---- own well-being and practice
Germany, the economic conditions leading to the rise of self-reflection often develop greater understanding
extremist parties and the outbreak of World War II ----. and empathy for others, allowing ---- 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 mental 16. The museum exhibit showcased ---- rare artefacts,
illness, but today they ---- factors such as stress and including ---- sword of a famous mediaeval king from the
lifestyle to promote overall mental health and well-being. Middle Ages.

A) might have focused / had better consider A) a large quantity of / a
B) should have focused / have to consider B) some / Ø
C) had to focus / ought to consider C) a few / a
D) must have focused / would consider D) a bit / the
E) are supposed to focus / may consider E) a number of / the

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