Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Students born in 2007 have just received the university entrance mock exam issued by the Ministry of Education. The exam, which is reportedly shorter and more difficult than previous years, has left many (7) _________ feeling anxious. The questions are mainly focused on reading comprehension and vocabulary, requiring students to (8) _________ complex words and phrases.

Teachers have acknowledged that this is a (9) _________ exam, but they believe it has the potential to accurately classify students based on their abilities. (10) _________ the increased difficulty, the exam is considered fair and capable of assessing the students’ true competencies.

Despite the pressure, the (11) _________ of students sitting for the exam remains high. With a focus on reading comprehension, the exam is expected to test the (12) _________ of students' preparedness for the university entrance process.