1. Section A Translation: Political modernization in Turkey—19th-century democratization efforts, transitions to multi-party systems, post-WWII reforms, 1946 democratic elections, public discontent and economic hardship as catalysts 2. Section B Readings: Turkish TV series international success, media export growth, global viewership, cultural influence Urban renewal and community ties—shift from isolated modern housing to interest in traditional neighborhoods, walkability, social cohesion Environmental crisis in Konya Basin—climate change, illegal wells, agricultural water demand, groundwater depletion, urgent need for policy action Orhan Kemal’s Elli Kuruş—broken family, economic hardship, child labor, education barriers, emotional resilience and hope 4. Key themes: democratization, media globalization, socio-environmental policy, family disintegration, inclusive education, cultural preservation, economic transformation, refugee adaptation 5. Skills tested: translation precision, close reading, inference, thematic analysis, structured essay argumentation in Turkish societal context 6. Cultural literacy: exposure to Turkish literature, political history, social policy, environmental activism, rural-urban dynamics, and linguistic equity.