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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Online shopping is no longer just a fad, it’s a lifestyle. People everywhere are taking advantage of the convenience of ordering everything and having it delivered right to their doorstep. In order to capitalize on this shift in lifestyle, retailers have taken to the ecommerce world and are setting new norms for online businesses across the globe. Ecommerce is continuing to get more and more competitive. Websites are smarter, shipping is quicker, and expectations are higher. In order to keep up with the market, online stores have started to gravitate towards new trends. One way in which mobile devices are being utilized for shopping is through social media. Facebook and Instagram have opened up the ecommerce marketplace and made it easier for users to shop through their social media platforms. Instagram, for example, has started to offer a feature for direct product links to be tagged in posts that even include product and price details. Additionally, companies have taken to social media to advertise their brands and products. At this point, a company without a Facebook or Instagram account is, quite frankly, a step behind. People spend hours scrolling through their social media news feeds daily. Even if a company isn’t directly paying for advertisements, their own accounts serve as an effective self-promotion tool. (Source: https://www.entrepreneur.com) Retailers have taken to the ecommerce world because________. A. shipping is quicker B. websites are smarter C. customers’ expectations are higher D. it becomes more competitive Correct answer
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ARTICLE TRANSLATION: Online shopping is no longer a fad, but a way of life. People everywhere are taking advantage of the convenience of ordering anything and having it delivered right to their door. To take advantage of this change in lifestyle, retailers have entered the world of e-commerce and are setting new standards for online business globally. The e-commerce industry is still becoming more and more competitive. Websites are smarter, deliveries are faster, and expectations are higher. To keep up with the market, online stores have started following new trends. One way mobile devices are used for shopping is through social networks. Facebook and Instagram have opened up the e-commerce market and made it easier for users to shop via social media platforms. For example, Instagram has started offering the ability to tag product links directly in posts and even include product details and prices. Additionally, companies have used social media to advertise their brands and products. In this regard, frankly, a company without a Facebook or Instagram account will be left behind. People spend hours scrolling through social media feeds every day. Even if a company doesn’t directly pay for advertising, their own account still serves as an effective advertising tool. Explanation: Retailers have turned to e-commerce because of ______. A. deliveries become faster B. websites become smarter C. customer expectations are higher D. it becomes more competitive Information: Ecommerce is continuing to get more and more competitive. Websites are smarter, shipping is quicker, and expectations are higher. In order to keep up with the market, online stores have started to gravitate towards new trends. (The e-commerce industry is still getting more competitive. Websites are smarter, deliveries are faster, and expectations are higher. To keep up with the market, online stores have started start following new trends.) → Choose answer D
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- For example, it helps us manage (49)______ tasks, tackle life’s challenges and maintain positive stands.
Question:
For example, it helps us manage (49)______ tasks, tackle life’s challenges and maintain positive stands.
A. specific
Correct answer B. special C. especial D. specifiable
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Explanation: A. specific (adj): specifically B. special (adj): especially Information: For example, it helps us manage (49) specific tasks Roughly translated: For example, it helps us manage tasks Specific service Choose A.
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- All in all, education is the process of acquiring knowledge and information (50)______ leads to a successful future.
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All in all, education is the process of acquiring knowledge and information (50)______ leads to a successful future.
A. that
Correct answer B. whom C. whose D. who
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Explanation: that replaces N to indicate the thing or event that precedes it. Information: All in all, education is the process of acquiring knowledge and information (50) that leads to a successful future. In general, education is the process of acquiring knowledge and information that leads to a successful future. Choose A. Translate the reading: Translation content: Education is an important issue in a person’s life. It is the key to future success, and having many opportunities in our lives. Education brings many benefits to people. First of all, education is the way for us to have a good career. We can have many opportunities to work in any workplace we desire. It enhances the opportunities for a better and easier job. Furthermore, education gives us good status in society. As educated people, we are considered a valuable source of knowledge for society. Having education helps us teach others necessary ethics, good manners and wise morals. Besides, everyone knows that confidence is always created from education. The fact that we have confidence is a great blessing, helping us have many advantages and success in life. For example, it helps us manage specific tasks, tackle life’s challenges, and maintain a positive outlook. In general, education is the process of acquiring knowledge and information that leads to a successful future.
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- Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. The president, with his wife and children, are at home watching the news on television.
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. The president, with his wife and children, are at home watching the news on television. A. on television B. are Correct answer C. news D. with his wife
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S1, along with/together with/with S2 => V divided by S1 => Change “are” to “is” because “the president” is singular N. Temporary translation: The president and his wife and children are at home watching the news on television. Choose B.
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- When there are diametrically opposing views on a big issue that concerns millions of people, doing comprehensible research just makes sense.
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When there are diametrically opposing views on a big issue that concerns millions of people, doing comprehensible research just makes sense. A. diametrically B. makes C. concerns D. comprehensible Correct answer
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comprehensible (adj): easy to understand comprehensive (adj): comprehensive => change to comprehensive Comprehensiveness would be very meaningful. Choose D.
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- I prefer the second option – their advantages are simplicity and cheapness.
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I prefer the second option – their advantages are simplicity and cheapness. A. cheapness B. prefer C. simplicity D. their Correct answer
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=> change their to its Roughly translated: I prefer the second option – their advantage is simplicity and cheapness. Choose D.
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Which of the following is NOT included in a product on social media platforms?