1.

The main idea of paragraph 1 is

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clean homes is ideal for families with children.
parents should reduce cleaning their homes around their children.
parents should reduce cleaning their homes too frequently.
2.The study
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concluded that the first three to four months of life are the most crucial time for babies.
asked parents their frequency of use of 26 common household cleaners.
discovered that 49% of children have chronic allergies due to cleaning products.
3.Which sentence is paragraph 3 is an irrelevant detail?
(1 Point)
Also, they should consider natural cleaning products instead of chemical ones.
Tim Takaro, who helped lead the study, is a doctor with Simon Fraser University in Vancouver,
Canada.
He is of Japanese and American descent and has lived in Canada for 30 years.
4.Which of the following sentences is a fact?
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Chemicals in cleaning products can cause chronic inflammation that may lead to asthma.
The most commonly used cleaning products in the study were dishwashing soap (35%),
multipurpose cleaners (25%), glass cleaners (20%) and soap for washing clothes (20%).
Asthma can be difficult to diagnose with breathing tests involving young children.
5.The author’s intention is to
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inform.
persuade.
motivate.
6.The purpose of this text is to
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defend.
describe.
discuss.

7.Which of the following best represents the organization of this text?

(1 Point)
Common cleaning products like dishwashing soap and multipurpose cleaners may cause
inflammation --> Researchers discovered a close link between using common household cleaners
and a host of ailments in children --> Dr. Takaro urges parents to exercise more caution in selecting
household cleaning products --> New parents should reduce the cleaning frequency of their homes
--> Some products that claim they are safe may contain irritants too
New parents should reduce the cleaning frequency of their homes --> Some products that claim
they are safe may contain irritants too --> Dr. Takaro urges parents to exercise more caution in
selecting household cleaning products --> Common cleaning products like dishwashing soap and
multipurpose cleaners may cause inflammation --> Researchers discovered a close link between
using common household cleaners and a host of ailments in children
New parents should reduce the cleaning frequency of their homes --> Researchers discovered a
close link between using common household cleaners and a host of ailments in children --> Dr.
Takaro urges parents to exercise more caution in selecting household cleaning products -->
Common cleaning products like dishwashing soap and multipurpose cleaners may cause
inflammation --> Some products that claim they are safe may contain irritants too
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8.Paragraph 2 is mainly about

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how medical social networking is useful for healthcare services.
how healthcare services can better serve the community.
how pharmaceutical companies market their products.
9.Social network users should
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protect themselves from data theft.
provide detailed information of themselves.
allow companies make money.
10.What is the author’s attitude towards social networking in paragraph 4?
(1 Point)
Negative
Defensive
Positive
11.Which of the following sentences is an opinion of other people?
(1 Point)
On large social networking services, there seems to be growing concerns about users giving out
too much personal information and the threat of sexual predators.
Some people believe that the deeper information that the sites have on each user will allow
much better targeted advertising than any other site can currently provide.
Since businesses operate globally, it is clear that social networks make it easier to keep in touch
with contacts around the world.
12.The author’s intention in the last paragraph is to
(1 Point)
inform.
motivate.
persuade.
13.The purpose of this text is to
(1 Point)
defend.
describe.
discuss.

14.Which of the following best represents the organisation of this text?

(1 Point)
Languages, countries and academic--> Business applications--> Medical applications--> Privacy
issues--> Social networks for social good--> Social networks as money-making entities-->
Investigations
Medical applications--> Languages, countries and academic--> Business applications--> Social
networks as money-making entities-->Social networks for social good-->Privacy issues-->
Investigations
Business applications-->Medical applications-->Languages, countries and academic-->Social
networks for social good-->Social networks as money-making entities-->Privacy issues-->
Investigations
15.The reason why English Day is celebrated is
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to acknowledge more than 1.75 billion people speak English worldwide.
to ensure English is always used correctly by everyone.
to make everyone aware of its history and culture.
16.Paragraph 3 states that
(1 Point)
The lower classes spoke French all the time.
The English language took over from French very quickly when people began to use English in
their daily communication.
People used correct English spelling and vocabulary during Shakespeare’s time.
17.What is the author’s attitude towards in paragraph 4?
(1 Point)
Disappointed
Negative
Objective
18.Which of the following sentences is a fact?
(1 Point)
We can say that English is being used more and more as a way for two speakers with different
first languages to communicate with each other, as a 'lingua franca'.
The story of the English language began in the fifth century when Germanic tribes invaded
Celtic-speaking Britain and brought their languages with them.
It can never be denied that the spread of English all over the world has an ugly history but
possesses a rich and vibrant presence.
19.The author’s intention in the last paragraph is to
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convince the readers of the usefulness of the English language.
inform English does not belong to native speakers only.
suggest English must be standardised.
20.The purpose of this text is to
(1 Point)
defend.
discuss.
describe.
21.Which of the following best represents the organization of this text?
(1 Point)
What is English Language Day? -->Why is English Language Day celebrated on 23 April? -->
How did the English Language spread? -->Should the English Language be standardised? --> Where
did the English Language originate from?
What is English Language Day? -->Why is English Language Day celebrated on 23 April?-->
Where did the English Language originate from? -->How did the English Language spread?-->
Should the English Language be standardised?
Why is English Language Day celebrated on 23 April? -->What is English Language Day? -->
How did the English Language spread?-->Where did the English Language originate from?-->
Should the English Language be standardised?

22.The new special meals can help pilots

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seperate the soldiers from their surroundings.
differentiate their friends from their enemies.
locate their enemies.
23.What will happen after the food additive been ingested?
(1 Point)
Soldiers remain tagged for 24 hours.
It will become standard issue.
The American will against the idea.
24.What is the unenviable reputation (line 11) that could the Americans have
gained?
(1 Point)
Tracking down their enemies with great precision.
Preparing special meals that help pilots identify their friends.
Shooting down their own soldiers.
25.According to British military spokesman, food is …
(1 Point)
crucial not only to survive.
soldiers need to live a good life.
important for all soldiers.
26.Research in genetic engineering of food has not helped in
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developing food that will stay fresh longer.
producing and growing edible plants.
producing food that helps soldiers release energy quicker.
27.What is paragraph 6 mainly about?
(1 Point)
The many forms of genetically engineered food.
The usage of genetic food engineering to help soldiers.
The race to develop better soldiers in all armies.
28.The main purpose of the writer is to
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inform the readers about the developments in the army.
highlight the advances made by army scientists in food technology.
describe how pilots can help win wars with special meals.

29.The main idea in paragraph 1 is

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knowledge gained from cultural understanding.
how culture influences our behaviour.
diversity in cultural behaviours.
30.What is the importance of the knowledge of cultural differences?
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to make us become a good intercultural communicator
to make us aware of the hidden prejudices and stereotypes
to make us reflects thoughtfully on how we perceive things
31.In paragraph 3, cultural patterns in a society is defined as
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the cultural behaviour that foreigners perceive as the dominant culture.
the dominant cultural behaviour of the majority.
the cultural behaviour of all the people.
32.The writer cited the example of American women in paragraph 4 to support
the idea that
(1 Point)
women have a fixed cultural role.
males are no longer the sole breadwinners.
cultural patterns change when the needs and values of individuals change.
33.Which of the following ideas is not considered in Hofstede’s classification
system?
(1 Point)
In high-power distance cultures, individuals maintain their status quo.
In individual culture, the individual values his own self.
In collective cultures, individuals are loyal to their own community.
34.The writer of this article expressed all the following ideas except
(1 Point)
a classification system can help us to understand culture.
an awareness of the differences between cultures.
the attitudes of different communities towards value dimensions.

35.In this article the writer's main aim is to

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explain why the individual is a result of culture.
compare and contrast different cultures.
justify the diversity of cultures.

36.Which statement is correct about Nabil?

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He is skeptical that the time and money spent on his education will reward him a good job.
He is both enthusiastic and scared when thinking about taking up his first job.
He has not made any plans to secure his first job.
37.Which of the following is not a main idea in the article?
(1 Point)
Graduates are not ready to apply analytical thinking.
A project’s success depends on performance of all colleagues involved.
School activities are mostly predictable but real jobs are mostly uncertain.
38.In paragraph 2, the author supports the main idea by saying that
(1 Point)
employee should be ready for any changes and adapt accordingly.
there are many factors that can help you plan when to be promoted.
employee needs to predict any change in future to ensure success.
39.The findings from UPM researchers do not support
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repetition of lesson contents.
enhancement of critical thinking skills among students.
practices that encourage students to analyse and interpret information.
40.The author’s purpose in Paragraph 4 is to
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highlight the need to have good interaction in team.
encourage individuals to work independently.
prove that good individual performance is needed in team.
41.Which activity does not fall under the recommendations to prepare students
for the workplace?
(1 Point)
Volunteering in government unit
Sitting for monthly test
Handling group project
42.How are the contents of this text organised?
(1 Point)
Overview of students' education process -->Process of adapting to workplace -->Ways to
prepare students for workplace
Overview of transition from student to employee-->Effects of not being prepared for workplace
-->Ways to prepare students for workplace
Overview of transition from student to employee -->Reasons students struggle to become
employee -->Ways to prepare students for workplace
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43.In paragraph 1, which statement below is not true about IT?
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is used to create, send, retrieve, store and manipulate information
is used in the fields of business and education
is accessed inside classroom only
44.The main idea of paragraph 2 is
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IT allows the teachers to create interesting audio and visual presentations.
IT promotes interactive sessions between students and teachers.
IT creates both teaching and learning easier.
45.Which statement does not support the main idea in paragraph 3?
(1 Point)
IT helps to track the progress of individual students.
IT provides the answers for examination.
IT keeps the parents informed about their children's achievement.
46.Which sentence below is irrelevant to the main idea of paragraph 4?
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Digital books have led to less deforestation activities.
Students can watch movie via YouTube.
Students can read e-books everywhere.
47.The opinion highlighted in paragraph 5 belongs to
(1 Point)
the author.
other people.
both the author and other people.
48.The purpose of this text is to
(1 Point)
persuade.
argue.
describe.
49.What is the attitude of the writer regarding the topic?
(1 Point)
Objective
 Defensive
Concerned

50.How are the contents of this text organised?

(1 Point)
Definition of IT ---> Conclusion ---> Roles of IT in education
Definition of computer ---> Conclusion ---> Roles of IT in education
Definition of IT ---> Roles of IT in education ---> Conclusion