Question:
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Although many students are sick and tired of putting on their school uniform day after day, a uniform does have its advantages. For a start, students have no need to worry about what to put on when they get up in the morning. (8)_______, it seems that children wearing the same colors and styles of clothing gain a sense of belonging, something (9)________ improves morale at school and reduces levels of violence. This theory has been supported by a study at a school in Long Beach, California. Staff members there have noticed that since school uniform became mandatory, the number of arguments among pupils has dropped by as much as 91%. This suggests that students who are all dressed in the same simple school shirts and trousers are less likely to disagree with one (10)_________. On the other hand, Cozette Buckley, an Education Officer from Chicago, holds a rather different view, based on experience in her schools. In her opinion, school uniforms are not a permanent solution but only a (11)_______ aid to playground problems because they do not address the real source of conflict between children. It seems, therefore, (12)___________ by these conflicting findings, that the school uniform debate isn’t closed yet!
A. Consequently
B. Therefore C. Moreover Correct answer D. Howeve
Reply:
Although many students are sick and tired of wearing uniforms day in and day out, a uniform still has many benefits. First, students don’t need to worry about what to wear when they wake up every morning. Furthermore, it appears that children wearing similar colors and patterns creates a sense of belonging, which improves school morale and reduces levels of violence. This theory was supported by a study at a school in Long Beach, California. Staff there have found that since uniforms became mandatory, the number of arguments between students has decreased by 91%. This shows that students who wear uniform shirts and pants are less likely to disagree with each other. On the other hand, Cozette Buckley, an education officer from Chicago, has a rather different perspective, based on her school experience. In her view, school uniforms are not a permanent solution but only a temporary fix because they do not address the real source of conflict between children. Therefore, it seems that based on these conflicting findings, the school uniform debate is not yet over! A. Consequently: consequently B. Therefore: therefore C. Moreover: moreover D. However: however Temporarily translated: Moreover, it seems that children wearing the same colors and styles of clothing gain a sense of belonging,… ( Furthermore, it seems that children wearing clothes of similar colors and styles creates a sense of belonging,…) → Choose answer C
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- And what (27) of the ones with marks on them?
Question:
And what (27) of the ones with marks on them?
A. depends
B. happens
C. applies
D. becomes
Correct answer
Reply:
The correct answer is: D Become of = happen to (happen to) Translation: And what will happen to the fruits that have marks on them?
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- (28) reason for waste is that people buy more food than they can eat and supermarkets do everything they can to encourage this, for example with offers like “Buy one, get one free”.
Question:
(28) reason for waste is that people buy more food than they can eat and supermarkets do everything they can to encourage this, for example with offers like “Buy one, get one free”.
A. Other
B. Many
C. Few
D. Another
Correct answer
Reply:
The correct answer is: D Another + N countable singular = one … another Translation: Another reason for waste is that people buy more food than they can eat and supermarkets do everything they can to encourage this. this, for example with offers like “Buy one get one free”.
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- (29), the waste happens for very different reasons.
Question:
(29), the waste happens for very different reasons.
A. Although
B. As a result
C. However
Correct answer
D. For example
Reply:
The correct answer is: C Translation: However, waste occurs for very different reasons.
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- As the world’s population grows, this problem will only (30), so we need to take action urgently.
Question:
As the world’s population grows, this problem will only (30), so we need to take action urgently.
A. adjust
B. worsens
Correct answer
C. postpone
D. improve
Reply:
The correct answer is: B Translation: As the world’s population grows, this problem will get worse, so we need to act urgently.
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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 questions from 31 to 35. The concept of traffic-free shopping areas goes back a long time. During the Middle Ages, traffic-free shopping areas were built in Middle Eastern countries to allow people to shop in comfort and, more importantly, safety. As far back as 2000 years ago, road traffic was banned from central Rome during the day to allow for the free movement of pedestrians. The modern, traffic-free shopping street was born in Europe in the 1960s, when both city populations and car ownership increased rapidly. Dirty exhaust from cars and the risks involved in crossing the road were beginning to make shopping an unpleasant and dangerous experience. Much believed the time was right for experimenting with car-free streets, and shopping areas seemed the best place to start. At first, there was resistance from shopkeepers. They argued that people would avoid streets if they were unable to get to them in their cars. When the first streets in Europe were closed to traffic, there were even noisy demonstrations, as many shopkeepers predicted they would lose customers. With the arrival of the traffic-free shopping street, many shops, especially those selling things like clothes, food and smaller luxury items, prospered. Unfortunately, shops selling furniture and larger electrical appliances actually saw their sales drop. Many of these were forced to move elsewhere, away from the city center. (Adapted from Complete IELTS) Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
Question:
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 questions from 31 to 35. The concept of traffic-free shopping areas goes back a long time. During the Middle Ages, traffic-free shopping areas were built in Middle Eastern countries to allow people to shop in comfort and, more importantly, safety. As far back as 2000 years ago, road traffic was banned from central Rome during the day to allow for the free movement of pedestrians. The modern, traffic-free shopping street was born in Europe in the 1960s, when both city populations and car ownership increased rapidly. Dirty exhaust from cars and the risks involved in crossing the road were beginning to make shopping an unpleasant and dangerous experience. Much believed the time was right for experimenting with car-free streets, and shopping areas seemed the best place to start. At first, there was resistance from shopkeepers. They argued that people would avoid streets if they were unable to get to them in their cars. When the first streets in Europe were closed to traffic, there were even noisy demonstrations, as many shopkeepers predicted they would lose customers. With the arrival of the traffic-free shopping street, many shops, especially those selling things like clothes, food and smaller luxury items, prospered. Unfortunately, shops selling furniture and larger electrical appliances actually saw their sales drop. Many of these were forced to move elsewhere, away from the city center. (Adapted from Complete IELTS) Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Shopkeepers Only
B. A Need for Cashless Shopping
C. A Need for Street Shopping
D. Pedestrians Only
Correct answer
Reply:
The correct answer is: D The best title for the passage is: Only pedestrians
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(8)_______, it seems that children wearing the same colors and styles of clothing gain a sense of belonging, something (9)________ improves morale at school and reduces levels of violence.