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In the third panel, the word "conundrum" is used. Which of the following best explains its meaning and use in the comic?

Flying taxis and drone deliveries, once confined to the realm of science fiction, are poised to become a reality in Shanghai, transforming how its residents commute, work, and live.

Driven by breakthroughs in new energy technologies, a rapidly expanding civil drone sector, and substantial government investment, China's "low-altitude economy" is taking off.

This burgeoning field operates within 3,000 meters above ground, integrating various manned and unmanned aerial vehicles for tasks ranging from passenger transport to cargo delivery.

According to the "China Low-Altitude Economy Development Research Report" by CCID Consulting, the sector reached a staggering 505.95 billion yuan (US$71 billion) in 2023, reflecting a 33.8 percent growth rate. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) projects this figure will soar to 2 trillion yuan by 2030.

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Based on the text, it is incorrect to state that:

Choose the correct option that completes the sentences using either "for" or "since".

1 - She has lived in this city _____ 2010.

2 - They have been friends _____ many years.

3 - I haven't seen him _____ last week.

4 - We have worked together _____ five months.

5 - He has been studying _____ I arrived here.

The Economist, a weekly magazine of reference in London, published an article on August 27, 2005, entitled “The Oiloholics” (Oil+Alcohol), illustrated with a caricature showing the US’s Uncle Sam and a Chinese dragon:

What does the caricature on the cover of The Economist likely aim to convey about the relationship between the US and China in the context of oil consumption?

Read the following dialogue and answer the question below:

Sarah: Hey Tom, you look exhausted! What's going on?

Tom: Oh, hi Sarah. Yeah, I've been quite busy lately.

Sarah: Really? What have you been up to?

Tom: Well, I (1) ______(work) on a challenging project at the office. It's been pretty intense.

Sarah: How long (2)____ you (deal) with this project?

Tom: It's been about three months now.I______ (3) (put) in extra hours almost every day.

Sarah: That sounds stressful. (4) ______you _____(have) any time for yourself?

Tom: Not much, to be honest. I (5)____ (neglect) my hobbies and social life lately.

Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks (1-5) in the dialogue above, considering the appropriate use of the Present Perfect Continuous tense.

Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks with “who,” “whom,” or “whose.”

1 - The man car ____was parked outside the office came in to ask about the meeting.

2 - The teacher ___you spoke to is on vacation.

3 - I have a colleague____ knows a lot about modern art.

4 - The musician_____ song won the award is very talented.

5 - The participants_____ answers were correct received certificates.

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The word "nag" in the third panel of the strip has the closest meaning to:

Complete the sentence with the appropriate words:

I - You can choose the chocolate cake or the vanilla cake.

II - The movie was long, but it was really entertaining.

III - I haven’t finished my homework, and my sister hasn’t finished hers .

IV - The restaurant was busy, so we had to wait long to get a table.