(03/2025) Intermediate Reading Test

Question 1:

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

Question 2:

Use ONE word to complete the following statement based on the information in paragraph 2:
Multimodal systems can process and understand various types of data, including text, images, and ________.

Question 3:

In paragraph 3, “enhance human capabilities rather than replace them” Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined words?

• A) eliminate human roles entirely

• B) improve what humans can do

• C) reduce human productivity

• D) ignore human contributions

Question 4:

According to paragraph 4, “making AI more transparent and explainable” implies?

• A) AI systems are currently difficult to understand.

• B) AI systems are already fully understood by everyone.

• C) Transparency is not necessary for AI development.

• D) AI should focus only on technical advancements.

Question 5:

Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 4?

• A) Ethical AI development is unnecessary for healthcare.

• B) Transparent AI systems build trust among users.

• C) Developers are ignoring concerns about bias in AI.

• D) Regulatory frameworks are slowing down innovation.

Question 6:

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of multimodal AI in paragraph 2?

• A) Improving user experiences

• B) Processing multiple types of data

• C) Enhancing virtual assistants

• D) Reducing ethical concerns about AI

Question 7:

Which of the following is the theme of this passage?

• A) The ethical challenges of artificial intelligence development

• B) The transformative impact of artificial intelligence on society and industries

• C) The history and origins of artificial intelligence technologies

• D) The limitations of artificial intelligence in modern applications

Question 8:

Complete the summary of paragraph 3 by selecting the best option from the choices below.
(i) AI teammates assist professionals with tasks like ________.

• A) data analysis
  
  

• B) manual labor

• C) teaching students

• D) writing books

Question 8:

Complete the summary of paragraph 3 by selecting the best option from the choices below.
(ii) This collaboration between humans and AI is ________ workflows across industries.

• A) complicating

• B) optimizing

• C) delaying

• D) ignoring

Text 2: The Paradox of Inconvenience in Sustainability

Question 9:

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