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You recently visited a new traditional restaurant in your town with your family and want to share your experience.

Write a text of 70 to 150 words in which you:
- Describe the restaurant and what you ate and drank.
- Explain what you liked or disliked about the food and the atmosphere.
- Recommend (or do not recommend) this restaurant to others.

Choose the most appropriate text type from the following options:
- Blog post
- Email to a friend
- Review

Context: Your school recently held a 'Green Week' to raise awareness about protecting the environment.

Task: Write a text in which you:
- describe at least two activities that took place during the week,
- explain why these activities are important for the environment,
- suggest one action that readers can take at home to continue protecting the environment.

Text type options: Choose the most appropriate text type from the three options below:
- Email to a teacher
- Blog post
- Formal letter

Write 70 to 150 words in English.

### Text A: The Weekly Farmers' Market

Every Saturday morning, the local farmers' market opens in the town square from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It is a wonderful place for people who want to eat fresh, healthy, and organic food. Many local farmers come here to sell their products directly to the public. You can find a huge variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, freshly baked bread, homemade cheeses, and organic honey.

Mr. Tanaka, who sells organic apples and pears, says that selling directly to customers allows him to keep prices lower than in big supermarkets. He also enjoys chatting with people and sharing tips on how to use his fruits in different recipes.

Another popular stall is 'The Daily Crumb', a bakery run by Elena. She uses traditional methods to bake sourdough bread. She starts baking at 3:00 AM so that the bread is warm when the market opens. Elena says she often runs out of bread by 11:00 AM because it is so popular.

Visitors are encouraged to bring their own reusable bags to reduce plastic waste. There is also a small seating area in the middle of the market where people can drink fresh coffee or tea and listen to local musicians perform.

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Based on Text A, select the **four** true statements from the list below. Write the letters of your choices in alphabetical order.

**A.** The market is open on both Saturdays and Sundays.
**B.** Organic honey and homemade cheeses can be purchased at the market.
**C.** Mr. Tanaka's fruits are more expensive than supermarket fruits.
**D.** Mr. Tanaka likes to share cooking ideas with his customers.
**E.** Elena's bakery only uses modern electric machinery to bake bread.
**F.** 'The Daily Crumb' sometimes sells out of bread before the market closes.
**G.** Customers must pay extra if they do not bring reusable bags.
**H.** There is live music entertainment at the market.

Based on Paragraph 1, what kind of meals does the Green Café offer to its customers?

Based on Paragraph 2, how far from the café is the local community farm?

According to Paragraph 3, what do customers need to bring to get a discount on Fridays?

Read the following sentence from a text about healthy lifestyles:

"My family loves to cook traditional meals. We prepare them every Sunday evening."

To what does the pronoun "them" refer?

Read the following sentence from a text about local conservation efforts:

"Local community groups are planting young trees in the park because they clean the air."

To what does the pronoun "they" refer?

Read the following sentences from a text about urban public transport:

"The municipal transport department launched a new ticketing app last month. It has already been downloaded by thousands of commuters."

To what does the pronoun "It" refer?

Read the following sentences from a text about workplace communication:

"Each manager must submit a weekly report to the director. She will review the feedback every Friday."

To whom does the pronoun "She" refer?

Based on Text A (A Food Market Adventure: Last Sunday, Elena visited the San Miguel market to try traditional tapas. She bought spicy potatoes and fresh orange juice. Although she wanted to try the seafood paella, the queue was too long, so she decided to buy churros with chocolate instead), why did Elena NOT eat the seafood paella?

Read Text B: 'Working from Home'. Paragraph 1: 'Today, high-speed internet, video conferencing software, and collaborative online platforms allow employees to perform their duties from anywhere in the world. Team members can share documents and chat in real-time as if they were in the same room.' Select the correct heading for Paragraph 1 from the list: I. Saving money on office space, II. Reducing the carbon footprint, III. Challenges of isolation, IV. Technology makes it possible, V. Flexible hours for all.

Read Text B: 'Working from Home'. Paragraph 2: 'By eliminating the daily commute, working from home significantly cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions. Fewer cars on the road and lower electricity consumption in large corporate headquarters contribute to a healthier planet.' Select the correct heading for Paragraph 2 from the list: I. Saving money on office space, II. Reducing the carbon footprint, III. Challenges of isolation, IV. Technology makes it possible, V. Flexible hours for all.

Read Text B: 'Working from Home'. Paragraph 3: 'Businesses also enjoy major financial benefits. Without the need to lease multiple floors in city center skyscrapers, companies save thousands of dollars on rent, utilities, and office supplies each month.' Select the correct heading for Paragraph 3 from the list: I. Saving money on office space, II. Reducing the carbon footprint, III. Challenges of isolation, IV. Technology makes it possible, V. Flexible hours for all.

Read Text B: 'Working from Home'. Paragraph 4: 'However, remote work is not without its difficulties. Many employees report feeling lonely and cut off from their colleagues. The absence of spontaneous coffee break conversations can sometimes lead to decreased morale.' Select the correct heading for Paragraph 4 from the list: I. Saving money on office space, II. Reducing the carbon footprint, III. Challenges of isolation, IV. Technology makes it possible, V. Flexible hours for all.

Based on Paragraph 1 of Text B, what was the primary goal of launching the 'Zero-Waste Cafeteria' program?

According to the text, how much single-use plastic waste did the school dispose of monthly before the initiative?

What financial benefit is offered to students who bring their own reusable bottles?

Where is the compost generated from the school's organic waste finally utilized?

Based on Text B, complete the following sentence: To help protect the local environment, the company has decided to completely ban _________.

Based on Text B, complete the following sentence: Employees are offered free public transport passes to discourage them from using their _________.

Based on Text B, complete the following sentence: Staff members are allowed to work from home in order to improve their _________.

Based on Text B, complete the following sentence: To promote healthier lifestyles, the office cafeteria has started serving only _________.

Based on the information in Text B, why does the author prefer traditional home-cooked meals over modern fast food?

According to the workplace discussion in Text B, what is the primary benefit of the new flexible working hours policy?

Based on Text C (Paragraph 1), find the word that matches the following definition: 'To work jointly on an activity or project with others.'

Based on Text C (Paragraph 2), find the word that matches the following definition: 'Able to change or be adapted easily to suit different situations.'

Based on Text C (Paragraph 3), find the word that matches the following definition: 'A regular journey of some distance traveled to and from work.'

Based on Text C (a passage about a school-led community garden project), determine if the following statement is True or False, and provide a justification from the text. Statement: The community garden project was first proposed by the local city council.

Based on Text C, determine if the following statement is True or False, and provide a justification from the text. Statement: Local businesses have refused to support the composting scheme.

Based on Text C, determine if the following statement is True or False, and provide a justification from the text. Statement: Only students from the school are allowed to harvest the vegetables.

Based on Text C, determine if the following statement is True or False, and provide a justification from the text. Statement: Rare birds have started nesting in the garden's native trees again.

Read the following excerpt from Text C:

'In many modern offices, companies are introducing "Flexible Fridays" where employees can choose to work from home. Recent surveys show that 75% of staff feel more productive when they do not have to commute, while 15% prefer the office routine to keep a clear boundary between home and work life.'

According to the text, why do some employees prefer to work in the office on Fridays?

Read the following excerpt from Text C:

'To encourage eco-friendly travel, the city council has launched a new bike-sharing scheme. While the scheme is free for the first thirty minutes, users are charged three euros per hour after that. This policy aims to discourage users from keeping the bikes parked at their offices all day, ensuring more bikes remain available for short journeys.'

Based on the text, what is the main purpose of charging users after thirty minutes?

Read the following excerpt from Text C:

'The office canteen has recently revamped its menu to focus on organic, locally-sourced ingredients. Although some employees complained about the slight increase in prices, the majority welcomed the change, noting that the fresh salads and vegetarian options have significantly improved their afternoon energy levels.'

According to the text, how did the majority of employees react to the new canteen menu?

Read Text C below and choose the correct word from the options list to fill gap [24].

**Text C: Working in a Modern Office**
Starting a new job can be challenging. In many modern offices, employees are expected to **[ 24 ]** with colleagues from different departments to complete projects. Communication is key, so having regular **[ 25 ]** helps everyone stay on the same page. Additionally, many companies now offer **[ 26 ]** hours, allowing staff to choose when they start and finish their workday. This flexibility improves work-life balance and increases overall **[ 27 ]** among the workforce.

**Word Options:**
- collaborate
- compete
- meetings
- tasks
- flexible
- rigid
- satisfaction
- stress

Read Text C and choose the correct word from the options list to fill gap [25].

(Refer to Text C in Question 24 for the full text and options list).

Read Text C and choose the correct word from the options list to fill gap [26].

(Refer to Text C in Question 24 for the full text and options list).

Read Text C and choose the correct word from the options list to fill gap [27].

(Refer to Text C in Question 24 for the full text and options list).