READING

V/ READING
Read the following passage and fill in each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29 with a
suitable word/ phrase from the box. There are THREE words/ phrases that you don't need.
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GEN Z SHOPPING HABITS
Generation Z (or Gen Z in short) are people who were born after 1996. They are more or
less born with a phone in their hand. Three-quarters of Gen Z shop on their smartphones - more
than any other generation. They search for products on sales through the (25).
's app
or website and receive discounts or coupons on their mobile devices. Unlike older age groups,
Gen Z shoppers are (26).
likely to trust companies. Instead, they choose to follow
influencers on Instagram, Tik Tok or YouTube. Since they frequently document their life on social
media, lots of Gen Z feel a (27).
to always have new clothes. They look for unique
items that can set them apart, but they don't have much money. That's why one-third of Gen Z
like shopping at (28)
stores where they can buy clothes with better materials,
trendier styles and lower prices. Teenage boys tend to spend most of their money (29)
video games and food, while teenage girls pay a lot of money for clothes and
beauty products. They still seek out in-person experiences, too. In fact, Gen Z prefer to shop in a
physical store for certain items like electronic devices and clothing.
VI/ WRITING
A. Put the words in the correct order to make correct sentences.
30. bumpiest/ the/ This/I/ driven/ ever/road/is/have/ along/.
B. Use the given words or phrases to make complete sentences.
31. I/ good at Mathematics/ than Susan.
32. I/ tried/ calling/ store,/ nobody/answered/ phone.
C. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.
33. The construction of a new database will be finished. We'll call you. (WHEN)
34. I have never seen a more beautiful dress than this one.
35. Mount Everest is higher than any other mountain in the world.
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