B2 11 A-B-C CHPV

Text 1: Sustainable Tourism

In recent years, sustainable tourism has become a priority for many countries. Unlike mass tourism, which often damages local ecosystems, sustainable tourism aims to preserve cultural heritage and protect the environment. For example, in Costa Rica, eco-lodges have replaced large resorts in certain areas. These eco-lodges use solar panels, recycle waste, and employ local people. While sustainable tourism can be more expensive, travelers increasingly choose it to minimize their ecological footprint.

What is the main difference between mass tourism and sustainable tourism?

: Opinion Article – Remote Work

Working from home has become a permanent option for many professionals. Supporters argue it offers flexibility and saves commuting time, leading to higher productivity. Critics, however, say it can cause isolation and make teamwork difficult. A recent study found that hybrid models—where employees work part of the week from home and part in the office—may provide the best balance.

Questions

4. What is one advantage of working from home according to the article?

Text 3: Short Story Excerpt

Maria looked at the empty train station platform. Her watch showed 10:45 p.m., and the last train had left ten minutes ago. She sighed, pulled her scarf tighter, and glanced at the dark street outside. The wind carried the sound of footsteps—slow, deliberate. She turned, but no one was there.

Questions

7. What can we infer about Maria’s situation?

Text 4: Science News

Scientists have discovered a new exoplanet located 300 light-years from Earth. The planet, named Kepler-1649c, is similar in size to our planet and orbits within the habitable zone of its star. This means it could potentially have liquid water—a key ingredient for life. However, researchers caution that many other factors determine a planet's ability to host life, such as atmosphere composition and magnetic field strength

Questions

10. What is special about Kepler-1649c?

Text 5: Historical Biography

Born in 1867 in Poland, Marie Curie moved to France to study physics and chemistry. She became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences—Physics and Chemistry. Her research on radioactivity paved the way for medical treatments and scientific discoveries. Tragically, she died from prolonged radiation exposure, before scientists fully understood its dangers.

Questions

12. In which two sciences did Marie Curie win Nobel Prizes?

If I (a)   about the meeting earlier, I would have prepared the presentation in advance.

. By the time she graduates, she (a)   law for over seven years.

Not only : (a)   the report on time, but he also managed to secure funding for the next phase.

It’s high time we (a)   the environmental issues that have been ignored for decades.

The company’s reputation suffered badly; it might have been avoided if proper safety measures (a)   ✅ Past perfect passive in conditional.