(03/2025) Advanced Reading Test

Question 1:

Find a word in paragraph 1 that means “to improve or increase.”

Question 2:

Use ONE word to complete the following statement based on the information in paragraph 2:
Visionary tech companies are developing intricate neural networks capable of synthesizing ________ information and generating human-like responses.

Question 3:

In paragraph 3, “profoundly influencing our daily lives” Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined words?

• A) slightly changing our routines

• B) deeply affecting how we live

• C) negatively impacting our habits

• D) marginally improving our lifestyles

Question 4:

According to paragraph 4, “balancing innovation with responsible development” implies?

• A) prioritizing ethical considerations over technological growth

• B) ensuring AI advancements address societal concerns

• C) halting AI development due to ethical challenges

• D) ignoring privacy concerns for faster innovation

Question 5:

Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 2?

• A) AI systems are only useful for healthcare applications.

• B) Neural networks enable organizations to solve complex problems.

• C) Visionary companies are focused solely on financial gains.

• D) AI is not accessible to most industries.

Question 6:

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an impact of AI in paragraph 3?

• A) Revolutionizing transportation and logistics

• B) Enhancing medical diagnostics and treatment plans

• C) Improving agricultural efficiency and production

• D) Transforming human interaction with technology

Question 7:

Which of the following is the theme of this passage?

• A) The ethical dilemmas posed by artificial intelligence development

• B) The transformative role of artificial intelligence in reshaping industries and society

• C) The technical challenges of creating neural networks for AI systems

• D) The historical evolution of artificial intelligence technologies

Question 8:

Complete the summary of paragraph 4 by selecting the best option from the choices below.
(i) Policymakers are working to create ________ frameworks for responsible AI development.

• A) ethical

• B) technical

• C) lenient

• D) restrictive

Question 8:

Complete the summary of paragraph 4 by selecting the best option from the choices below.
(ii) These efforts aim to build trust in AI systems while addressing concerns about ________.

• A) innovation

• B) bias

• C) efficiency

• D) complexity

Text 2: The Paradox of Inconvenience

Question 9:

Find a word in paragraph 5 that means “to lessen or reduce.”