Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage?

Question:

Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage? A. Teenagers can find it easier to turn off their phones compared to their parents. B. People choose not to use their phones at home so that they can talk to other members. Correct answer C. Brian’s idea is not new in terms of making people less dependent on technology. D. Meal times are the most suitable for the whole family to use phones together.

Reply:

Knowledge: Reading comprehension – inference Explanation: According to the passage, which of the following sentences is correct? A. Teens can turn off their phones more easily than their parents. B. People choose not to use the phone at home so they can talk to other members. C. Brian’s idea is not new in making people less dependent on technology. D. Mealtime is the most appropriate time for the whole family to use the phone together. Information: Some people drop their smartphones into a box the moment they arrive home, which gives them the chance to interact with the people they live with. Some people put their smartphones in the box as soon as they get home, which gives them a chance to interact with the people they live with. Choose B.

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1. The Covid-19 suspected cases ______ from their relatives and neighbors last year.
   
   

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   The Covid-19 suspected cases ______ from their relatives and neighbors last year. A. were isolating B. isolate C. were isolated Correct answer D. isolated

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   Passive voice: Passive sentence in QKD tense: was/were + V3/V-ed Roughly translated: Suspected Covid-19 cases were isolated from relatives and neighbors last year. → Choose answer C

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2. We find it possible to ________ the proposed plan subject to certain conditions and changes.
   
   

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   We find it possible to ________ the proposed plan subject to certain conditions and changes. A. approving B. approvingly C. approving D. approving Correct answer

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   Verb form: find it hard/easy/difficult etc (to do something): how to feel when doing something Roughly translated: We feel we can accept the proposed plan subject to conditions and changes certain. → Choose answer D

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3. Grandpa says his leg’s ________ again so he’s not going to come for a walk for eight weeks.
   
   

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   Grandpa says his leg’s ________ again so he’s not going to come for a walk for eight weeks. A. turning up B. playing up Correct answer C. setting up D. getting up

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   Phrasal verbs knowledge: – turn up: appear – play (somebody) up: cause pain, cause problems for someone – set up something: establish something – get up: wake up Temporarily translated: Mr. said his leg hurt again so he wouldn’t be able to walk for 8 weeks. → Choose answer B

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4. The local clubs are making every _______ to interest more young people.
   
   

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   The local clubs are making every _______ to interest more young people. A. donation B. volunteer C. fund D. effort Correct answer

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   Phrases (Collocations): make an effort (to do something): make an effort (to do something) Roughly translated: Local clubs are making efforts to attract more young people. → Choose answer D

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5. The casserole was delicious! Could you give me the ________ so that I can make it at home?
   
   

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   The casserole was delicious! Could you give me the ________ so that I can make it at home? A. preparation B. recipe Correct answer C. description D. formula

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   Vocabulary knowledge: – preparation (n): preparation – recipe (n): cooking recipe – description (n): description – formula (n): mathematical formula Roughly translated: The casserole is very delicious! Can you give me the recipe to make it at home? → Choose answer B

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