Questions refer to the following text.

‘Heavier than air flying machines are impossible,’ said the well-known scientist Lord Kelvin in
1895. Thomas Watson, the chairman of IBM in 1943, was wrong too when he said that he
thought there would be a world market for only five or so computers. Predictions can, of course,
be wrong, and it is very difficult to predict what the world will be like in 100, 50, or even 20
years from now. But this is something that scientists and politicians often do. They do so because
they invent things and make decisions that shape the future of the world that we live in.

In the past they didn’t have to think too much about the impact that their decisions had on the
natural world. But that is now changing. An increasing number of people believe that we should
live within the rules set by nature. In other words, they think that in a world of fixed and limited
resources, what is used today will not be there for our children. We must therefore look at each
human activity and try to change it or create alternatives if it is not sustainable. The rules for this
are set by nature, not by man.

Question :

1. Choose the best title for the article.

A.Predictions and more predictions!

B.Politicians and scientists

C.A sustainable future for our children

D.New inventions

The best title for the article is C. A sustainable future for our children.

Here's why:

• The article starts by highlighting the fallibility of predictions, but then shifts its focus to
the growing concern about the impact of human actions on the environment and the need
for sustainability.
• The main point of the second paragraph is about the responsibility of scientists and
politicians to consider the long-term consequences of their decisions and inventions,
specifically regarding the preservation of resources for future generations.
• While predictions, politicians, and inventions are mentioned, they serve as introductory
examples to the central theme of environmental sustainability.
 2. What does the idiom ‘make up your mind’ mean?

A.Don’t worry

B.Decide

C.No Problem

D.It’s your decision

The correct answer is B. Decide.

"Make up your mind" is an idiom that means to come to a decision or to choose between options.

Questions refer to the following memorandum.

From : Leon Vance

To : Jimmy Palmer

Re : Vacation tasks

I have approved your request to take a vacation from December 20 to January 3. Please take care
of the following before you leave.

Question :

3. For safety reasons, __________ all floor heaters and appliances, such as coffeemakers in
your office. Turn off the lights and the computer. Close all windows.

A.unplug

B.hook up

C.activate

D.refurbish

The correct answer is A. unplug.

Here's why:

• unplug: To disconnect an electrical device from its power source. This is the correct
action to take for safety reasons before leaving for a long period.
• hook up: To connect something to a power source or another device. This is the opposite
of what's needed.
• activate: To make something active or operational. This is also the opposite of what's
needed.
• refurbish: To renovate or improve something. This is irrelevant to the context of safety
before a vacation.

4. National Car Rental also has luxury cars, trucks, and sports utility vehicles, and all are
__________ with air-conditioning, a radio, and a CD player.

A.equip

B.equipped

C.equipping

D.equipment

The correct answer is B. equipped.

Here's why:

• equipped: In this context, "equipped" is a past participle used as an adjective to describe

the state of the cars. It means they are furnished or provided with those features.
• equip: This is the base form of the verb, which doesn't fit the grammatical structure of
the sentence.
• equipping: This is the present participle, which would be used in a continuous verb
tense, not as an adjective.
• equipment: This is a noun, not a verb or adjective.

Questions refer to the following memorandum.

From : Jun Lim, Benefits Manager

To : Marcus Mains

Re : Special Retirement Opportunity

Thank you for requesting information about the Early Retirement Program. Please review these
requirements. If you qualify, act quickly. Applications are due December 1.

Early Retirement Program

Question :

5. __________ employees should apply by December 1, 2019.

A.Interest

B.Interests

C.Interested

D.Interesting

The correct answer is C. Interested.

Here's why:

• Interested: In this context, "interested" is used as an adjective to describe the employees

who have shown a desire to participate in the program. It directly modifies the noun
"employees."

Let's look at why the other options are incorrect:

• Interest: This is a noun, not an adjective.

• Interests: This is the plural form of the noun, also incorrect.
• Interesting: This adjective means causing interest or fascination, which is not what the
memorandum is conveying.

Questions refer to the following text.

Standards of spelling and grammar among an entire generation of English-speaking university

students are now so poor that there is ‘a degree of crises in their written use of the language, the
publisher of a new dictionary has warned. Its research revealed that students have only a limited
grasp of the most basic rules of spelling, punctuation and meaning, blamed in part on an

access to rapid communication using e-mail and the Internet. The problem is not confined to the
US, but applies also to students in Australia, Canada and Britain.
Students were regularly found to be producing incomplete or rambling, poorly connected
sentences, mixing metaphors ‘with gusto’ and overusing dull, devalued words such as
‘interesting’ and ‘good’. Overall they were unclear about appropriate punctuation, especially the
use of commas, and failed to understand the basic rules of subject/verb agreement and the
difference between ‘there’, ‘their’ and ‘they’re’.

Kathy Rooney, editor-in-chief of the dictionary, said, ‘We need to be very concerned at the
extent of the problems with basic spelling and usage that our research has revealed. This has
significant implications for the future, especially for young people. We thought it would be
useful to get in touch with teachers and academics to find out what problems their students were
having with their writing and what extra help they might need from a dictionary. The results
were quite shocking. We are sure that the use of computers has played a part. People rely
increasingly on automatic tools such as spellcheckers that are much more passive than going to a
dictionary and looking something up. That can lull them into a false sense of security.’

Beth Marshall, an English professor, said, ‘The type of student we’re getting now is very
different from what we were seeing 10 years ago and it is often worrying to find out how little
students know. There are as many as 800 commonly misspelled words, particularly pairs of
words that are pronounced similarly but spelled differently and that have different meanings –
for example, “faze” and “phase”, and “pray” and “prey”.’

Question :

6. Kathy Rooney carried out research to see…

A.if students could spell certain words.

B.how widespread the use of computers is.

C.if academics were in touch with their students.

D.how dictionaries can help students

The correct answer is D. how dictionaries can help students.

Here's why:

• The passage states that Kathy Rooney "thought it would be useful to get in touch with
teachers and academics to find out what problems their students were having with their
writing and what extra help they might need from a dictionary." This clearly indicates
that her research was focused on how dictionaries could address the writing problems
students were facing.

Questions refer to the following text.

Checklist for Starting Your Own Business

Are you thinking of starting your own business? Before you come up with a name and

register your business, it is important to do a bit of homework. While most people think that

starting a business is one of the most difficult things to do, this is actually not true. It is fairly

easy to get a business started. The difficult part is keeping a business running, especially for

the first few years.

Question :

7. Maintaining Control: So you've got your business name and you've hired your staff. Now,
you need to let everyone know who is boss and how __________ going to run.
Expanding: You are following the plan and everything is going great. Are you ready to
take your business to the next level? It's time to make a profit.

A.your operation

B.is your operation

C.our operation is

D.will your operation

The correct answer is A. your operation.

Here's why:

• The sentence needs a noun phrase to complete the statement "how __________ going to
run."
• "Your operation" fits grammatically and logically, indicating how the business will be
run.
• The other options are grammatically incorrect or do not fit the context of the sentence.

Questions refer to the following text.

Many hotel chains and tour operators say that they take their environmental commitments
seriously, but often they do not respect their social and economic responsibilities to the local
community. So is it possible for travellers to help improve the lives of locals and still have a
good holiday? The charity, Tourism Concern, thinks so. It has pioneered the concept of the fair-
trade holiday. The philosophy behind fair-trade travel is to make sure that local people get a fair
share of the income from tourism. The objectives are simple: employing local people wherever
possible; offering fair wages and treatment; showing cultural respect; involving communities in
deciding how tourism is developed; and making sure that visitors have minimal environmental
impact. Although there is currently no official fair-trade accreditation for holidays, the
Association of Independent Tour Operators has worked hard to produce responsible tourism
guidelines for its members. Some new companies, operated as much by principles as profits,
offer a fantastic range of holidays for responsible and adventurous travellers.

Question :

8. According to the text, there are _____ companies that are operated on principles as well
as profits.

A.a few

B.a small number of

C.no

D.some old

The correct answer is A. a few.

Here's why:

• The text states: "Some new companies, operated as much by principles as profits, offer a
fantastic range of holidays..."
• "Some" implies a small number or a few, not none, and not necessarily old.

Questions refer to the following text.

‘Heavier than air flying machines are impossible,’ said the well-known scientist Lord Kelvin in
1895. Thomas Watson, the chairman of IBM in 1943, was wrong too when he said that he
thought there would be a world market for only five or so computers. Predictions can, of course,
be wrong, and it is very difficult to predict what the world will be like in 100, 50, or even 20
years from now. But this is something that scientists and politicians often do. They do so because
they invent things and make decisions that shape the future of the world that we live in.
In the past they didn’t have to think too much about the impact that their decisions had on the
natural world. But that is now changing. An increasing number of people believe that we should
live within the rules set by nature. In other words, they think that in a world of fixed and limited
resources, what is used today will not be there for our children. We must therefore look at each
human activity and try to change it or create alternatives if it is not sustainable. The rules for this
are set by nature, not by man.

Question :

9. The article suggests we should live in a _____ way.

A.selfish

B.generous

C.sustainable

D.predictable

The correct answer is C. sustainable.

Here's why:

• The article emphasizes the need to "live within the rules set by nature" and to ensure that
"what is used today will not be there for our children." This directly points to the concept
of sustainability, which means using resources in a way that meets current needs without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Questions refer to the following text.

Many hotel chains and tour operators say that they take their environmental commitments
seriously, but often they do not respect their social and economic responsibilities to the local
community. So is it possible for travellers to help improve the lives of locals and still have a
good holiday? The charity, Tourism Concern, thinks so. It has pioneered the concept of the fair-
trade holiday. The philosophy behind fair-trade travel is to make sure that local people get a fair
share of the income from tourism. The objectives are simple: employing local people wherever
possible; offering fair wages and treatment; showing cultural respect; involving communities in
deciding how tourism is developed; and making sure that visitors have minimal environmental

impact.
Although there is currently no official fair-trade accreditation for holidays, the Association of
Independent Tour Operators has worked hard to produce responsible tourism guidelines for its
members. Some new companies, operated as much by principles as profits, offer a fantastic
range of holidays for responsible and adventurous travellers.

Question :

10. Choose the most appropriate title for the article.

A.Holidays from heaven

B.Cheap adventure holidays

C.Fair-trade holidays

D.Great holiday deals

The most appropriate title for the article is C. Fair-trade holidays.

Here's why:

• The article focuses on the concept of "fair-trade holidays" and explains its philosophy and
objectives. This is the central theme of the text.
• The other options are not representative of the article's main focus.

With offices at every major airport and in neighbourhoods throughout the city, there is always a
National Car Rental location close to you. Renting a car from us is easy. Call now to reserve
your __________ and be sure to ask about the 50% discount.

Note that this discount does not include insurance and is only available on certain weekends. Just
go to our website to find the National Car Rental office closest to you!

A.suite

B.vehicle

C.voucher

D.accommodation

The correct answer is B. vehicle.

Here's why:

• The context is about renting a car, so "vehicle" is the most appropriate word.
• "Suite" refers to a set of rooms, typically in a hotel.
• "Voucher" is a document that can be exchanged for goods or services.
• "Accommodation" refers to lodging or housing.

Questions refer to the following text.

‘Heavier than air flying machines are impossible,’ said the well-known scientist Lord Kelvin in
1895. Thomas Watson, the chairman of IBM in 1943, was wrong too when he said that he
thought there would be a world market for only five or so computers. Predictions can, of course,
be wrong, and it is very difficult to predict what the world will be like in 100, 50, or even 20
years from now. But this is something that scientists and politicians often do. They do so because
they invent things and make decisions that shape the future of the world that we live in.

In the past they didn’t have to think too much about the impact that their decisions had on the
natural world. But that is now changing. An increasing number of people believe that we should
live within the rules set by nature. In other words, they think that in a world of fixed and limited
resources, what is used today will not be there for our children. We must therefore look at each
human activity and try to change it or create alternatives if it is not sustainable. The rules for this
are set by nature, not by man.

Question :

The word “shape” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

A.do

B.create

C.look at

D.move

The correct answer is B. create.

Here's why:
 • In the context of the sentence, "shape the future of the world," the word "shape" means to
influence or determine the form or course of something. This is closest in meaning to
"create" or "form."

Let's look at why the other options are less accurate:

• A. do: While "do" implies action, it doesn't capture the sense of forming or influencing
something.
• C. look at: This means to observe, which is not what the sentence is conveying.
• D. move: This implies physical movement, which is not relevant to the context.

uestions refer to the following memorandum.

From : Leon Vance

To : Jimmy Palmer

Re : Vacation tasks

I have approved your request to take a vacation from December 20 to January 3. Please take care
of the following before you leave.

Question :

__________ your timesheet to the payroll office. Ask a co-worker to respond to your urgent
phone calls. Leave a message on your voicemail system with your co-worker's phone number
and your return date. Add an "out-of-office message" to your e-mail system.

A.Submission

B.Submissive

C.Submits

D.Submit

The correct answer is D. Submit.

Here's why:
 • The sentence needs a verb in the imperative mood (a command or request). "Submit" is
the base form of the verb, which is used for commands.
• Submission: This is a noun, not a verb.
• Submissive: This is an adjective, not a verb.
• Submits: This is the third-person singular present tense, which doesn't fit the context of a
direct instruction.

How would you like to save 50% on a rental car? Contact National Car Rental today! You pay
just half the usual rate on weekend rentals of compact cars. What a deal! But you have to hurry!
This special __________ is available only for a short time

A.celebration

B.expansion

C.increase

D.bargain

The correct answer is D. bargain.

Here's why:

• bargain: This word means a good deal or something bought at a favorable price, which
perfectly fits the context of a 50% discount.
• celebration: This implies a party or event, which is unrelated to the rental car offer.
• expansion: This refers to growth or enlargement, which doesn't fit the context.
• increase: This means to become or make greater in size, amount, or degree, which is the
opposite of a discount.

Questions refer to the following text.

‘Heavier than air flying machines are impossible,’ said the well-known scientist Lord Kelvin in
1895. Thomas Watson, the chairman of IBM in 1943, was wrong too when he said that he
thought there would be a world market for only five or so computers. Predictions can, of course,
be wrong, and it is very difficult to predict what the world will be like in 100, 50, or even 20
years from now. But this is something that scientists and politicians often do. They do so because
they invent things and make decisions that shape the future of the world that we live in.

In the past they didn’t have to think too much about the impact that their decisions had on the
natural world. But that is now changing. An increasing number of people believe that we should
live within the rules set by nature. In other words, they think that in a world of fixed and limited
resources, what is used today will not be there for our children. We must therefore look at each
human activity and try to change it or create alternatives if it is not sustainable. The rules for this
are set by nature, not by man.

Question :

According to the text, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A.Lord Kelvin and Thomas Watson were good friends.

B.The world does not have unlimited natural resources.

C.It is not hard to predict what the world will be like in the future.

D.Our children will not make predictions about the future.

E.It is easy to predict what the world will be like 20 years from now

The correct answer is B. The world does not have unlimited natural resources.

Here's why:

• The text states, "In other words, they think that in a world of fixed and limited resources,
what is used today will not be there for our children." This directly supports the idea that
natural resources are not unlimited.

Let's look at why the other options are incorrect:

• A. Lord Kelvin and Thomas Watson were good friends: The text only mentions them
as examples of people who made incorrect predictions; it doesn't say anything about their
relationship.
• C. It is not hard to predict what the world will be like in the future: The text
explicitly states that "it is very difficult to predict what the world will be like in 100, 50,
or even 20 years from now."
• D. Our children will not make predictions about the future: The text doesn't make
any claims about whether or not future generations will make predictions.
• E. It is easy to predict what the world will be like 20 years from now: As explained
above, the text says the opposite.

Questions refer to the following text.

‘Heavier than air flying machines are impossible,’ said the well-known scientist Lord Kelvin in
1895. Thomas Watson, the chairman of IBM in 1943, was wrong too when he said that he
thought there would be a world market for only five or so computers. Predictions can, of course,
be wrong, and it is very difficult to predict what the world will be like in 100, 50, or even 20
years from now. But this is something that scientists and politicians often do. They do so because
they invent things and make decisions that shape the future of the world that we live in.

In the past they didn’t have to think too much about the impact that their decisions had on the
natural world. But that is now changing. An increasing number of people believe that we should
live within the rules set by nature. In other words, they think that in a world of fixed and limited
resources, what is used today will not be there for our children. We must therefore look at each
human activity and try to change it or create alternatives if it is not sustainable. The rules for this
are set by nature, not by man.

Question :

According to the text, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A.Lord Kelvin and Thomas Watson were good friends.

B.The world does not have unlimited natural resources.

C.It is not hard to predict what the world will be like in the future.

D.Our children will not make predictions about the future.

E.It is easy to predict what the world will be like 20 years from now

The correct answer is B. The world does not have unlimited natural resources.

Here's why:

• The text states, "In other words, they think that in a world of fixed and limited resources,
what is used today will not be there for our children." This directly supports the idea that
natural resources are not unlimited.

Let's look at why the other options are incorrect:

• A. Lord Kelvin and Thomas Watson were good friends: The text only mentions them
as examples of people who made incorrect predictions; it doesn't say anything about their
relationship.
 • C. It is not hard to predict what the world will be like in the future: The text
explicitly states that "it is very difficult to predict what the world will be like in 100, 50,
or even 20 years from now."
• D. Our children will not make predictions about the future: The text doesn't make
any claims about whether or not future generations will make predictions.
• E. It is easy to predict what the world will be like 20 years from now: As explained
above, the text says the opposite.

Questions refer to the following text.

Checklist for Starting Your Own Business

Are you thinking of starting your own business? Before you come up with a name and

register your business, it is important to do a bit of homework. While most people think that

starting a business is one of the most difficult things to do, this is actually not true. It is fairly

easy to get a business started. The difficult part is keeping a business running, especially for

the first few years.

Question :

Preparation: This section __________ you through the brainstorming process and helps you
write a business plan. Learn to start thinking like an entrepreneur.

Hiring: Who can you trust to help you run a business? Here we will discuss the pros and cons of
employing family and friends.

A.guides

B.controls

C.promotes

D.translates
The correct answer is A. guides.

Here's why:

• guides: In the context of a checklist for starting a business, "guides you through the
brainstorming process" means it leads you or shows you how to do it, which is the most
appropriate word.

Let's look at why the other options are incorrect:

• B. controls: This implies a level of authority or management, which doesn't fit the
purpose of a checklist section.
• C. promotes: This means to advance or encourage, which doesn't fit the context of a
step-by-step process.
• D. translates: This means to convert from one language to another, which is completely
irrelevant to the context.

Questions refer to the following text.

Standards of spelling and grammar among an entire generation of English-speaking university

students are now so poor that there is ‘a degree of crises in their written use of the language, the
publisher of a new dictionary has warned. Its research revealed that students have only a limited
grasp of the most basic rules of spelling, punctuation and meaning, blamed in part on an
increasing dependence on ‘automatic tools’ such as computer spellcheckers and unprecedented
access to rapid communication using e-mail and the Internet. The problem is not confined to the
US, but applies also to students in Australia, Canada and Britain.

Students were regularly found to be producing incomplete or rambling, poorly connected

sentences, mixing metaphors ‘with gusto’ and overusing dull, devalued words such as
‘interesting’ and ‘good’. Overall they were unclear about appropriate punctuation, especially the
use of commas, and failed to understand the basic rules of subject/verb agreement and the
difference between ‘there’, ‘their’ and ‘they’re’.

Kathy Rooney, editor-in-chief of the dictionary, said, ‘We need to be very concerned at the
extent of the problems with basic spelling and usage that our research has revealed. This has
significant implications for the future, especially for young people. We thought it would be
useful to get in touch with teachers and academics to find out what problems their students were
having with their writing and what extra help they might need from a dictionary. The results
were quite shocking. We are sure that the use of computers has played a part. People rely
increasingly on automatic tools such as spellcheckers that are much more passive than going to a
dictionary and looking something up. That can lull them into a false sense of security.’

Beth Marshall, an English professor, said, ‘The type of student we’re getting now is very
different from what we were seeing 10 years ago and it is often worrying to find out how little
students know. There are as many as 800 commonly misspelled words, particularly pairs of
words that are pronounced similarly but spelled differently and that have different meanings –
for example, “faze” and “phase”, and “pray” and “prey”.’

Question :

The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to

A.English professors

B.spellcheckers

C.computers

D.people

The correct answer is D. people.

Here's why:

• In the sentence, "That can lull them into a false sense of security," "them" refers to the
people who rely on spellcheckers. The sentence is saying that the spellcheckers give
people a false sense of security.

Questions refer to the following text.

Standards of spelling and grammar among an entire generation of English-speaking university

students are now so poor that there is ‘a degree of crises in their written use of the language, the
publisher of a new dictionary has warned. Its research revealed that students have only a limited
grasp of the most basic rules of spelling, punctuation and meaning, blamed in part on an
increasing dependence on ‘automatic tools’ such as computer spellcheckers and unprecedented
access to rapid communication using e-mail and the Internet. The problem is not confined to the
US, but applies also to students in Australia, Canada and Britain.

Students were regularly found to be producing incomplete or rambling, poorly connected

sentences, mixing metaphors ‘with gusto’ and overusing dull, devalued words such as
‘interesting’ and ‘good’. Overall they were unclear about appropriate punctuation, especially the
use of commas, and failed to understand the basic rules of subject/verb agreement and the
difference between ‘there’, ‘their’ and ‘they’re’.

Kathy Rooney, editor-in-chief of the dictionary, said, ‘We need to be very concerned at the
extent of the problems with basic spelling and usage that our research has revealed. This has
significant implications for the future, especially for young people. We thought it would be
useful to get in touch with teachers and academics to find out what problems their students were
having with their writing and what extra help they might need from a dictionary. The results
were quite shocking. We are sure that the use of computers has played a part. People rely
increasingly on automatic tools such as spellcheckers that are much more passive than going to a
dictionary and looking something up. That can lull them into a false sense of security.’

Beth Marshall, an English professor, said, ‘The type of student we’re getting now is very
different from what we were seeing 10 years ago and it is often worrying to find out how little
students know. There are as many as 800 commonly misspelled words, particularly pairs of
words that are pronounced similarly but spelled differently and that have different meanings –
for example, “faze” and “phase”, and “pray” and “prey”.’

Question :

The word “grasp” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

A.ability

B.use

C.power

D.understanding
The correct answer is D. understanding.

Here's why:

• "Grasp" in the context of "a limited grasp of the most basic rules" means to understand or
comprehend those rules.
• Let's look at why the other options are less accurate:
o A. ability: While related, "ability" implies a general capacity, whereas "grasp"
specifically refers to mental comprehension.
o B. use: This refers to the application of something, not necessarily understanding
it.
o C. power: This refers to control or influence, which is not relevant to the context.

Questions refer to the following text.

‘Heavier than air flying machines are impossible,’ said the well-known scientist Lord Kelvin in
1895. Thomas Watson, the chairman of IBM in 1943, was wrong too when he said that he
thought there would be a world market for only five or so computers. Predictions can, of course,
be wrong, and it is very difficult to predict what the world will be like in 100, 50, or even 20
years from now. But this is something that scientists and politicians often do. They do so because
they invent things and make decisions that shape the future of the world that we live in.

In the past they didn’t have to think too much about the impact that their decisions had on the
natural world. But that is now changing. An increasing number of people believe that we should
live within the rules set by nature. In other words, they think that in a world of fixed and limited
resources, what is used today will not be there for our children. We must therefore look at each
human activity and try to change it or create alternatives if it is not sustainable. The rules for this
are set by nature, not by man.

Question :

What was Lord Kelvin suggesting?

A.It is difficult to make accurate predictions.

B.It would be possible for people to fly.

C.It would be impossible for people to fly.

D.There would be many computers.

The correct answer is C. It would be impossible for people to fly.

Here's why:

• The text directly quotes Lord Kelvin as saying, "Heavier than air flying machines are
impossible." This statement clearly suggests that he believed human flight was
impossible.

Questions refer to the following text.

Many hotel chains and tour operators say that they take their environmental commitments
seriously, but often they do not respect their social and economic responsibilities to the local
community. So is it possible for travellers to help improve the lives of locals and still have a
good holiday? The charity, Tourism Concern, thinks so. It has pioneered the concept of the fair-
trade holiday. The philosophy behind fair-trade travel is to make sure that local people get a fair
share of the income from tourism. The objectives are simple: employing local people wherever
possible; offering fair wages and treatment; showing cultural respect; involving communities in
deciding how tourism is developed; and making sure that visitors have minimal environmental

impact.

Although there is currently no official fair-trade accreditation for holidays, the Association of
Independent Tour Operators has worked hard to produce responsible tourism guidelines for its
members. Some new companies, operated as much by principles as profits, offer a fantastic
range of holidays for responsible and adventurous travellers.

Question :

Tourism Concern…

A.is a tour operator.

B.is a hotel

C.is a charity

D.is a company

The correct answer is C. is a charity.

The text clearly states: "The charity, Tourism Concern, thinks so."

Questions refer to the following memorandum.

From : Jun Lim, Benefits Manager

To : Marcus Mains

Re : Special Retirement Opportunity

Thank you for requesting information about the Early Retirement Program. Please review these
requirements. If you qualify, act quickly. Applications are due December 1.

Early Retirement Program

Question :

The retirement program __________ on January 1, 2020. Attend a workshop to learn more. E-
mail my office to request the workshop schedule.

A.began

B.will begin

C.had begun

D.have begun

The correct answer is B. will begin.

Here's why:

• The memorandum is dated before December 1, 2019, and the application deadline is
December 1, 2019. The phrase "on January 1, 2020" indicates a future event. Therefore,
the program "will begin" on that date.

Questions refer to the following text.

Checklist for Starting Your Own Business

Are you thinking of starting your own business? Before you come up with a name and

register your business, it is important to do a bit of homework. While most people think that

starting a business is one of the most difficult things to do, this is actually not true. It is fairly

easy to get a business started. The difficult part is keeping a business running, especially for

the first few years.

Question :

__________ off on the right foot is very important, however. This brochure will help you launch
your business by following these steps.

A.Start

B.Starting

C.To start

D.You start

The correct answer is C. To start.

Here's why:

• To start: This is the infinitive form used as a noun phrase at the beginning of the
sentence and it makes sense grammatically. "To start off on the right foot" acts as the
subject of the sentence.
• Starting: While "starting" can be used as a gerund (a noun), it doesn't fit as well in this
context. "To start" is more appropriate for expressing the purpose or initial action.
• Start: This is the base form of the verb, which doesn't work grammatically at the
beginning of this type of sentence.
• You start: This creates a complete sentence, but the sentence structure already provided
in the text does not match.

Questions refer to the following memorandum.

From : Leon Vance

To : Jimmy Palmer

Re : Vacation tasks

I have approved your request to take a vacation from December 20 to January 3. Please take care
of the following before you leave.

Question :

Turn in your annual report to me. It should be __________ three and five pages in length.

A.between

B.until

C.from

D.for

The correct answer is A. between.

Here's why:

• between: This preposition is used to indicate a range or interval between two specific
points, which is exactly what's needed to describe the desired length of the report.
• until: This preposition indicates a point in time up to which something happens.
• from: This preposition indicates a starting point, but doesn't convey the range.
• for: This preposition indicates a purpose or duration, which is not relevant to the report's
length.

Questions refer to the following text.

Standards of spelling and grammar among an entire generation of English-speaking university

students are now so poor that there is ‘a degree of crises in their written use of the language, the
publisher of a new dictionary has warned. Its research revealed that students have only a limited
grasp of the most basic rules of spelling, punctuation and meaning, blamed in part on an
increasing dependence on ‘automatic tools’ such as computer spellcheckers and unprecedented
access to rapid communication using e-mail and the Internet. The problem is not confined to the
US, but applies also to students in Australia, Canada and Britain.

Students were regularly found to be producing incomplete or rambling, poorly connected

sentences, mixing metaphors ‘with gusto’ and overusing dull, devalued words such as
‘interesting’ and ‘good’. Overall they were unclear about appropriate punctuation, especially the
use of commas, and failed to understand the basic rules of subject/verb agreement and the
difference between ‘there’, ‘their’ and ‘they’re’.

Kathy Rooney, editor-in-chief of the dictionary, said, ‘We need to be very concerned at the
extent of the problems with basic spelling and usage that our research has revealed. This has
significant implications for the future, especially for young people. We thought it would be
useful to get in touch with teachers and academics to find out what problems their students were
having with their writing and what extra help they might need from a dictionary. The results
were quite shocking. We are sure that the use of computers has played a part. People rely
increasingly on automatic tools such as spellcheckers that are much more passive than going to a
dictionary and looking something up. That can lull them into a false sense of security.’

Beth Marshall, an English professor, said, ‘The type of student we’re getting now is very
different from what we were seeing 10 years ago and it is often worrying to find out how little
students know. There are as many as 800 commonly misspelled words, particularly pairs of
words that are pronounced similarly but spelled differently and that have different meanings –
for example, “faze” and “phase”, and “pray” and “prey”.’

Question :

We can infer from the style of the text that this article was printed in a…

A.newspaper

B.brochure

C.dictionary

D.novel

The correct answer is A. newspaper.

Here's why:

• The text is written in a factual, journalistic style, reporting on research findings and
expert opinions. This style is typical of newspaper articles.
• The other options are less likely:
o B. brochure: Brochures are usually more promotional or informative, not
reporting on research findings.
o C. dictionary: Dictionaries provide definitions and usage information, not
articles about educational trends.
o D. novel: Novels are works of fiction, not reports on factual research.

Read the following passage to answer Question

I've read and heard so many good reports of the Thai restaurant The Golden Spoon that I decided
to try it myself. The menu appeared to be all in Thai but then we noticed the English translations.
When the waitress realized it was our first visit, she came across as she knew it would take us a
long time to choose. In the end we ordered what she recommended because we didn't know
where to start – there was so much choice. Because it was early on a Monday evening (they are
open from midday to midnight without a day off), it wasn't too busy but it got busier later and in
fact, they recommend that you book, even on Mondays.

The Golden Spoon offers a wide range of extremely tasty food, mostly quite spicy, but that was
fine with me. Even the vegetarian among us had plenty of choice. Everything was cooked
quickly and perfectly. The first course looked rather small, but there were six more courses to
follow and we couldn't finish all of them.

The entrance to the restaurant is rather dark and the inside isn't much better. The Thai family
who run it (the father and grandfather do all the cooking) have been there since 1975 and haven't
really changed it since then. There are some Thai paintings on the wall which are probably rather
beautiful but they are very dusty so it's difficult toPage 12 tell. But none of that is important
because I didn't go there to look at the walls. What I did look at was our meal being prepared in
the kitchen, which is in one corner of the restaurant, and that was a wonderful sight. The meal
cost more than I had expected but was worth it.

Question :

Which of the following is an advertisement for the restaurant?

 A.The Golden Spoon. Run by the same Thai family for more than 25 years. Recommended in
local guidebooks. Booking advised. Open 12-12 every day.

B.The Golden Spoon. Local restaurant recently improved - more space available. Run by the
same Thai family since 1975. Book early so you are not disappointed. Open 12- 12 every day.

C.The Golden Spoon. New chef from Bangkok Restaurant. Meals available to eat in the
restaurant every day from 12-12 or take away.

D.The Golden Spoon. Compare our prices with other Thai restaurants and you will be
pleasantly surprised. Open every day except Monday from 12-12.

The best advertisement for the restaurant is A. The Golden Spoon. Run by the same Thai
family for more than 25 years. Recommended in local guidebooks. Booking advised. Open
12-12 every day.

Here's why:

• It highlights positive aspects: the long-standing family ownership, recommendations, and

convenient hours.
• It encourages action: "Booking advised" suggests popularity and creates a sense of
urgency.
• It is short and concise, as an advertisement should be.

Here's why the other options are less suitable:

• B. Mentions recent improvements, which contradicts the passage stating it hasn't

changed.
• C. Mentions a new chef, which isn't in the passage.
• D. Focuses on price comparison and is incorrect about the opening day.

Read the following passage to answer Question

I've read and heard so many good reports of the Thai restaurant The Golden Spoon that I decided
to try it myself. The menu appeared to be all in Thai but then we noticed the English translations.
When the waitress realized it was our first visit, she came across as she knew it would take us a
long time to choose. In the end we ordered what she recommended because we didn't know
where to start – there was so much choice. Because it was early on a Monday evening (they are
open from midday to midnight without a day off), it wasn't too busy but it got busier later and in
fact, they recommend that you book, even on Mondays.
The Golden Spoon offers a wide range of extremely tasty food, mostly quite spicy, but that was
fine with me. Even the vegetarian among us had plenty of choice. Everything was cooked
quickly and perfectly. The first course looked rather small, but there were six more courses to
follow and we couldn't finish all of them.

The entrance to the restaurant is rather dark and the inside isn't much better. The Thai family
who run it (the father and grandfather do all the cooking) have been there since 1975 and haven't
really changed it since then. There are some Thai paintings on the wall which are probably rather
beautiful but they are very dusty so it's difficult toPage 12 tell. But none of that is important
because I didn't go there to look at the walls. What I did look at was our meal being prepared in
the kitchen, which is in one corner of the restaurant, and that was a wonderful sight. The meal
cost more than I had expected but was worth it.

Question :

What does the writer say about the waitress?

A.It was impossible for her to serve so many customers.

B.It was difficult to choose from the menu without her help.

C.She translated the menu from Thai for them.

D.She took a long time to take their order.

The correct answer is B. It was difficult to choose from the menu without her help.

Here's why:

• The text states, "When the waitress realized it was our first visit, she came across as she
knew it would take us a long time to choose. In the end we ordered what she
recommended because we didn't know where to start – there was so much choice." This
implies that the writer and their companion relied on the waitress's recommendation due
to the difficulty of choosing from the extensive menu.

Let's look at why the other options are incorrect:

• A. It was impossible for her to serve so many customers: The text mentions it got
busier later, but doesn't say it was impossible to serve customers.
 • C. She translated the menu from Thai for them: The text says the English translations
were already on the menu.
• D. She took a long time to take their order: The text doesn't suggest the waitress took a
long time to take their order.

apakah kamu bisa membuat sebuah dokumen yang berisi percakapan kita dari awal, buat menjadi
seperti soal dan jawaban

Tentu, saya bisa membuat dokumen yang berisi percakapan kita dari awal, diformat seperti soal
dan jawaban. Berikut adalah dokumen yang berisi percakapan kita sejauh ini:

Dokumen Percakapan: Tanya Jawab dengan Asisten AI

Sesi 1

Soal 1: The contaminated meat has been declared unfit __________ human consumption. A.
for B. to C. attached to D. about

Jawaban 1: The correct answer is A. for.

The phrase "unfit for human consumption" is the standard idiomatic expression.

Soal 2: It is necessary that the Department of Military … the 20th annual State Veterans Homes
Week A. celebrated B. celebrate C. celebrates D. to celebrate

Jawaban 2: The correct answer is B. celebrate.

Here's why:

• When using the phrase "it is necessary that," the verb in the subordinate clause should be
in the base form (the infinitive without "to"). This is called the subjunctive mood, which
is used to express a wish, suggestion, demand, or necessity.

Soal 3: When dividing a number by 56, we get 29 as remainder. If we divide the same number
by 8, what will be the remainder ? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

Jawaban 3: Let's solve this problem step by step:

1. Represent the number:

o Let the number be 'x'.
o When dividing x by 56, we get 29 as the remainder.
o This can be written as: x=56q+29, where 'q' is the quotient.
2. Divide by 8:
o We need to find the remainder when x is divided by 8.
 o Divide 56q by 8: 56q/8=7q. Since 7q is an integer, 56q is divisible by 8, and the
remainder is 0.
o Divide 29 by 8: 29/8=3 with a remainder of 5.
3. Find the overall remainder:
o x=56q+29
o When dividing x by 8, the remainder from 56q is 0, and the remainder from 29 is
5.
o Therefore, the remainder when x is divided by 8 is 0+5=5.

Therefore, the remainder is 5.

The answer is D. 5.

Soal 4: There are 10 females and 15 males in a meeting room. In how many ways can a person
can be selected? A. 10 B. 50 C. 25 D. 150

Jawaban 4: To find the total number of ways a person can be selected, we simply add the
number of females and males:

• Total people = 10 females + 15 males = 25 people

Therefore, there are 25 ways to select a person.

The answer is C. 25.

Soal 5: __________ substantial layoffs, costs were reduced. A. When B. Because of C.

Although D. Since

Jawaban 5: The correct answer is B. Because of.

Here's why:

• Because of: This phrase indicates a cause-and-effect relationship. The layoffs caused the
cost reduction.
• When: This indicates a time relationship, which doesn't fit the context.
• Although: This indicates a contrast, which doesn't fit the context.
• Since: This can indicate either time or cause, but "because of" is more direct and
appropriate in this context.

Soal 6: Statement 1: All girls are Javanese Statement 2: At least a part of Sudanese are girls

What conclusion can be drawn from the statements above? A. All Sudanese are girls B. All
girls are Sudanese C. None of the above answers is a correct conclusion D. Sundanese girls are
Javanese

Jawaban 6: Let's break down the logic:

 • Statement 1: "All girls are Javanese." This means if someone is a girl, they are definitely
Javanese.
• Statement 2: "At least a part of Sudanese are girls." This means some Sudanese people
are girls.

Now, let's analyze the conclusions:

• A. All Sudanese are girls: This is incorrect. Statement 2 only says some Sudanese are
girls.
• B. All girls are Sudanese: This is incorrect. Statement 1 says all girls are Javanese, not
Sudanese.
• C. None of the above answers is a correct conclusion: Let's keep this in mind.
• D. Sundanese girls are Javanese: This is correct. If some Sudanese are girls, and all
girls are Javanese, then those Sudanese girls must be Javanese.

Therefore, the correct conclusion is D. Sundanese girls are Javanese.

Soal 7: Alex and Joe start from the same place walking at the rate of 55 kmph and 5.5 kmph
respectively in the same direction. What time will they take to be 8.5 km apart? A. 17 B.
14 C. 12 D. 19

Jawaban 7: Let's solve this problem step-by-step:

1. Calculate the relative speed:

o Since Alex and Joe are walking in the same direction, we need to find the
difference in their speeds.
o Relative speed = 55 kmph - 5.5 kmph = 49.5 kmph.
2. Calculate the time taken:
o Time = Distance / Speed
o Time = 8.5 km / 49.5 kmph
o Time = 8.5 / 49.5 hours
o To make it easier to deal with, multiply both the numerator and denominator by
10 to get rid of the decimals
o Time = 85 / 495 hours
o Now, we can simplify this fraction. Both numbers are divisible by 5.
o Time = 17 / 99 hours
3. Convert hours to minutes (if needed):
o We need to figure out what the answer is in minutes, since the answer choices are
all whole numbers.
o Since the answer choices are all much larger than 1, there must be an error in the
problem. The relative speed is 49.5 km/hr, and they need to travel 8.5km apart.
o Time = distance / speed = 8.5km/49.5km/hr = 17/99 of an hour.
o To get the time in minutes, we multiply by 60.
o (17/99) * 60 = 1020/99 minutes which is roughly 10.3 minutes.
4. Check the answer choices:
o None of the answer choices (17, 14, 12, 19) are close to 10.3 minutes.
 o It seems there might be an error in the problem.

Given the provided answer choices, it seems there's an error in the question. The correct
calculated time is approximately 10.3 minutes, which doesn't match any of the given options.

Soal 8: serius

Jawaban 8: Ya, saya serius. Dalam soal tersebut, terdapat kesalahan dalam pilihan jawaban.
Perhitungan yang benar menunjukkan bahwa waktu yang dibutuhkan adalah sekitar 10,3 menit,
yang tidak sesuai dengan pilihan jawaban yang diberikan.

Berikut adalah penjelasan lebih rinci:

• Kecepatan relatif:
o Karena Alex dan Joe berjalan dalam arah yang sama, kita perlu mencari selisih
kecepatan mereka.
o Kecepatan relatif = 55 km/jam - 5,5 km/jam = 49,5 km/jam.
• Waktu yang dibutuhkan:
o Waktu = Jarak / Kecepatan
o Waktu = 8,5 km / 49,5 km/jam
o Waktu = 8.5/49.5 jam
o Untuk mempermudah perhitungan, kalikan pembilang dan penyebut dengan 10.
o Waktu = 85/495 jam.
o Sederhanakan pecahan ini. Kedua angka dapat dibagi dengan 5.
o Waktu = 17/99 jam.
• Konversi jam ke menit:
o Untuk mendapatkan waktu dalam menit, kita kalikan dengan 60.
o (17/99) * 60 = 1020/99 menit, yang kira-kira 10,3 menit.

Oleh karena itu, jawaban yang paling tepat adalah sekitar 10,3 menit, yang tidak tercantum
dalam pilihan jawaban.

Soal 9: What is the percentage increase in the area of a rectangle, if each of its sides is increased
by 20%? A. 45 % B. 44 % C. 40 % D. 42 %

Jawaban 9: Let's solve this problem step-by-step:

1. Original Area:
o Let the original length of the rectangle be 'l' and the original width be 'w'.
o Original area (A1) = l×w.
2. Increased Sides:
o The length is increased by 20%, so the new length is 1.2l.
o The width is increased by 20%, so the new width is 1.2w.
3. New Area:
o New area (A2) = (1.2l)×(1.2w)=1.44lw.
4. Increase in Area:
 oIncrease in area = A2 - A1 = 1.44lw−lw=0.44lw.
5. Percentage Increase:
o Percentage increase = (Increase in area / Original area) * 100%
o Percentage increase = (0.44lw/lw)×100%=0.44×100%=44%.

Therefore, the percentage increase in the area of the rectangle is 44%.

The answer is B. 44 %.

Soal 10: The diagonal of a rectangle is 41 cm and its area is 20 sq. cm. What is the perimeter of
the rectangle? A. 16 B. 10 C. 12 D. 18

Jawaban 10: Let's solve this problem step-by-step:

1. Define variables:
o Let 'l' be the length of the rectangle.
o Let 'w' be the width of the rectangle.
2. Use the diagonal information:
o According to the Pythagorean theorem, l2+w2=(diagonal)2
o l2+w2=(41)2
o l2+w2=41
3. Use the area information:
o Area = l×w
o 20=lw
4. Find (l+w)2:
o (l+w)2=l2+w2+2lw
o (l+w)2=41+2(20)
o (l+w)2=41+40
o (l+w)2=81
5. Find l+w:
o l+w=81
o l+w=9
6. Find the perimeter:
o Perimeter = 2(l+w)
o Perimeter = 2(9)
o Perimeter = 18 cm

Therefore, the perimeter of the rectangle is 18 cm.

The answer is D. 18.

Soal 11: The cost price of 20 items is the same as the selling price of x articles. If the profit is
25%, find the value of x A. 15 B. 25 C. 18 D. 16

Jawaban 11: Let's solve this problem step-by-step:

 1. Define variables:
o Let 'CP' be the cost price of one item.
o Let 'SP' be the selling price of one item.
2. Total cost price:
o The cost price of 20 items is 20×CP.
3. Total selling price:
o The selling price of x items is x×SP.
4. Equate cost and selling prices:
o 20×CP=x×SP
5. Express the profit percentage:
o Profit percentage = ((SP−CP)/CP)×100%
o We are given that the profit is 25%, so:
o 25=((SP−CP)/CP)×100
6. Simplify the profit equation:
o 25/100=(SP−CP)/CP
o 1/4=(SP−CP)/CP
o CP/4=SP−CP
o SP=CP+CP/4=5CP/4
7. Substitute SP into the first equation:
o 20×CP=x×(5CP/4)
8. Solve for x:
o 20=x×(5/4)
o 20×(4/5)=x
o 80/5=x
o x=16

Therefore, the value of x is 16.

The answer is D. 16.

Soal 12: Not all people can afford … in a big city like New York A. live B. to live C.
living D. for living

Jawaban 12: The correct answer is B. to live.

Here's why:

• The phrase "afford to" is followed by the infinitive form of the verb (to + base verb). In
this case, "to live".

Soal 13: In an examination, Tony’s average marks were 63. If he had obtained 20 more marks
for his Geography and 2 more marks for his history, his average would have been 65. How many
subjects were there in the examination? A. 12 B. 11 C. 13 D. 14

Jawaban 13: Let's solve this problem step by step:

 1. Define variables:
o Let 'n' be the number of subjects in the examination.
o Let 'S' be the total marks Tony obtained in the examination.
2. Original average:
o Tony's original average marks were 63.
o S/n=63
o S=63n
3. New average:
o If he had obtained 20 more marks for Geography and 2 more marks for History,
his total marks would have increased by 20+2=22.
o His new total marks would be S+22.
o His new average would be (S+22)/n=65.
4. Substitute S=63n into the new average equation:
o (63n+22)/n=65
5. Solve for n:
o 63n+22=65n
o 22=65n−63n
o 22=2n
o n=22/2
o n=11

Therefore, there were 11 subjects in the examination.

The answer is B. 11.

Soal 14: The snow was __________ heavily when I left the house. A. dropping B. landing C.
falling D. descending

Jawaban 14: The correct answer is C. falling.

Here's why:

• falling: is the most natural and common way to describe snow coming down from the
sky.
• dropping: can be used for liquids or small objects,