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Read the following passage carefully then answer the questions that follow. Your answer should be based on the passage
A.
Coffee break in Arabia and America
The first coffee break probably took place hundreds of years ago in Bedouin tent on the deserts of Arabia . A caravan stopped on its way westward with merchandise, and a merchant showed his Bedouin host a handful of seeds that, when roasted, and pounded to powder and brewed with water, produced an invigorating black beverage with a persuasive taste. Later ,the small tree that yielded the seeds received the permanent botanical classification of coffee Arabica , and it was from this species that Arabia supplied the entire world with coffee until the end of the 17th century. Middle easterners and Europeans have long known the value of leisure when drinking coffee (or tea) and when eating, but Americans have had to acquire this approach . the coffee break as an organized American institution is relatively new .true , there have always been the valiant souls who slip out for coffee at the corner drug store . but as industry has become more and more solicitous of the welfare of the working man and woman , surreptitious disappearances from the office are almost extinct .facts and figures substantiate an increased efficiency and morale among workers ,who have a coffee break in mid-morning or mid –afternoon , and in some lucky instances , both times . the few minutes devoted to leisure and touch of camaraderie with colleagues refresh employees and send them back to work with renewed pep , statistics show. The coffee break has become big business in America where restaurant services move into office buildings to supply personnel with their daily cups of energy .in 1957 in the United States , 27,000,000workers drank 47,000,000 cups of coffee every working day . this represents 70 percent of the employed ; in 1970 an estimated 85 per cent enjoyed the coffee break . The growth of the custom in this country can probably be traced to the hurried breakfasts for which Americans are famous .the need for additional nourishment is met later on in the morning in the relaxation of the coffee break . In Arabia , where coffee has not only a sociable place but , in many cases, a ceremonial one ,Americans with the Arabian American oil company are finding special significance in a pleasant custom that originated in the land where they are now living . the coffee break reaches into every phase of life in Arabia .
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Correct Answer
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Explanation The passage discusses the origins of the coffee break, stating that it likely began in Arabia hundreds of years ago when a merchant introduced coffee to his Bedouin host. It then mentions that Americans have adopted the coffee break as an organized institution more recently, with statistics showing increased efficiency and morale among workers who take breaks. The passage also mentions the growth of the coffee break in America, attributing it to the hurried breakfasts and the need for additional nourishment. Finally, it mentions that Americans working in Arabia find special significance in the coffee break due to its cultural importance in the region.
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2.
CHOOSE THE MOST ACCURATE ANSWER ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE PASSAGE . Before the day of the coffee break, to what place did American workers '' slip out for coffee ''?
A.
To a hotel
B.
To a restaurant
C.
To a club
D.
To a drug store
Correct Answer
D. To a drug store
3.
Why did industry in America approve the coffee break for workers?
A.
It increased efficiency and morale
B.
It gave jobs to cooks and waiters
C.
Doughnuts could be sold at profit
D.
Coffee could be sold at profit
Correct Answer
A. It increased efficiency and morale
Explanation The industry in America approved the coffee break for workers because it increased efficiency and morale. Taking a break and having a cup of coffee helps workers to recharge and refresh, which in turn improves their productivity and efficiency. Additionally, it also boosts morale as it provides a small reward or incentive for the workers, making them feel valued and motivated.
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4.
What does the author mean by referring to the '' few minutes devoted to leisure and touch of camaraderie'' at the coffee break?
A.
The workers have time for errands
B.
The workers can get to know each other better
C.
The workers can make personal telephone calls
D.
The workers can play games
Correct Answer
B. The workers can get to know each other better
Explanation The author means that during the coffee break, the workers have a short amount of time to relax and socialize with each other, which allows them to build a sense of camaraderie and get to know each other better.
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5.
In the United States the need for the mid-morning nourishment of the coffee break is probably due to:
A.
Hurried breakfasts
B.
Light lunches
C.
Fondness of doughnuts
D.
Lack of other kind of break for snacks
Correct Answer
A. Hurried breakfasts
Explanation The correct answer is "Hurried breakfasts." In the United States, many people have busy mornings and may not have time for a proper breakfast. As a result, they may feel the need for a mid-morning break to have a cup of coffee and grab a quick snack to keep them going until lunchtime. This explains why the coffee break is important in the United States.
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6.
In what country does coffee drinking have a ceremonial as well as a social place?
A.
India
B.
United states
C.
Arabia
D.
Spain
Correct Answer
C. Arabia
Explanation In Arabia, coffee drinking has a ceremonial as well as a social place. Coffee has a long history in Arabian culture and is often served in traditional ceremonies such as weddings and religious gatherings. It is also a common social activity where people gather to drink coffee and engage in conversation. Arabian coffee, also known as Qahwa, is prepared using a unique brewing method and is served in small cups called finjan. The strong cultural significance of coffee in Arabia makes it a country where coffee drinking holds both a ceremonial and social place.
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7.
Various questions
choose the most accurate answer
I need to wake.... at seven tomorrow morning
A.
Up
B.
Off
C.
Out
Correct Answer
A. Up
Explanation The most accurate answer is "up" because it implies the action of getting out of bed and being awake. "Off" and "out" do not convey the same meaning of waking up, while "up" specifically refers to the act of getting out of bed.
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8.
Grammer
Choose the correct answer :
1.he always …..his mother
A.
Visit
B.
Visits
C.
Visites
D.
Visited
Correct Answer
B. Visits
Explanation The correct answer is "visits." In this sentence, the subject "he" is performing the action of visiting. When using the third person singular pronoun "he," the present simple tense verb form should end in "-s." Therefore, "visits" is the correct form of the verb.
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9.
I …….. rice & bread
A.
Rarely
B.
Eat
C.
Eats rarely
D.
Eat rarely
E.
Rarely ate
Correct Answer
A. Rarely
Explanation The correct answer is "rarely" because it is the adverb that best fits the sentence structure and meaning. The sentence suggests that the subject does not frequently consume rice and bread.
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10.
She is ……. At this moment
A.
Smoke
B.
Smoked
C.
Smoking
D.
Eat
Correct Answer
C. Smoking
Explanation The correct answer is "smoking" because the phrase "at this moment" suggests that the action is happening currently. Therefore, the present participle "smoking" is the most appropriate choice as it indicates an ongoing action in the present.
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11.
I …….. how to solve this problem now
A.
Know
B.
am knowing
C.
Knew
D.
Knowing
Correct Answer
B. am knowing
12.
The teacher ….. his students next Monday
A.
Will see
B.
have seen
C.
Saw
D.
See
Correct Answer
A. Will see
Explanation The correct answer is "will see" because the sentence is talking about a future action that the teacher will do. The phrase "next Monday" indicates a specific time in the future. Therefore, the future tense "will see" is the appropriate choice.
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13.
All of this sentences are right except one :
A.
I have done my work already
B.
I have just had my dinner
C.
It has been raining for 6 hours
D.
She has already have her dinner
Correct Answer
D. She has already have her dinner
Explanation The correct answer is "She has already have her dinner." This sentence is incorrect because it contains a redundancy. The word "already" and the verb "have" are both used to indicate that the action of having dinner has already taken place. Therefore, using both "already" and "have" together is unnecessary and grammatically incorrect. The correct sentence should be "She has already had her dinner."
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14.
Did you ….. me on TV yesterday?
A.
Saw
B.
See
C.
Watched
D.
Told
Correct Answer
B. See
Explanation The correct answer is "see" because it is the correct past tense form of the verb "see" to match the past tense of the sentence. The sentence is asking if the person saw or noticed the speaker on TV yesterday.
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15.
Choose the best answer:
I come to school by bus.The correct question is:
A.
How often do you come to school?
B.
How do you come to school?
C.
How long do you come to school?
Correct Answer
B. How do you come to school?
Explanation The correct answer is "How do you come to school?" because it directly relates to the statement "I come to school by bus." This question asks about the method or mode of transportation used to travel to school. The other two options do not address this aspect and are therefore not the best answer.
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16.
________is that young woman?
A.
How
B.
What
C.
Who
Correct Answer
C. Who
Explanation The question is asking for the identity of the young woman, so the appropriate pronoun to use in this context is "who." "How" and "what" would not provide the desired information about the person's identity.
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17.
-________did you get her today? I walked.
A.
Why
B.
How
C.
Who
Correct Answer
B. How
Explanation The correct answer is "How" because the question is asking for the method or manner in which the person got her today. The response "I walked" indicates that the person used walking as the means of getting her.
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18.
-The negative form to this sentence: My brother lives in the town center , is:
A.
My brother don’t lives in the town center.
B.
My brother don't live in the town center.
C.
My brother have not live in the town center.
Correct Answer
B. My brother don't live in the town center.
Explanation The correct answer is "My brother don't live in the town center." The original sentence is in the present tense, so the negative form should use "don't" instead of "don't." Additionally, the verb "live" should be in the base form "live" instead of "lives."
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19.
Change the subject "I to She" I live in Jordan.
A.
She lives in Jordan
B.
She has lived in Jordan.
C.
She live in Jordan.
Correct Answer
A. She lives in Jordan
Explanation The correct answer is "She lives in Jordan" because the subject "I" is changed to "She" and the verb "live" is changed to "lives" to agree with the new subject. The statement is in the present tense, indicating that the person currently resides in Jordan. The other options are incorrect because they do not use the correct subject-verb agreement or verb tense.
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20.
-"At about 10:30 a.m" the best correct answer is:
A.
When-time does she finish work
B.
How often she finishes work.
C.
What-time does she finish work.
Correct Answer
C. What-time does she finish work.
Explanation The correct answer is "What-time does she finish work." This is the best option because it is grammatically correct and uses the appropriate question word "what" to inquire about the specific time at which she finishes work. The other options are either grammatically incorrect or do not ask for the time specifically.
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21.
Full in the blank:
_______ a video\DVD
A.
Go for a.
B.
Rent
C.
Play
Correct Answer
B. Rent
Explanation The given sentence is asking for a word that completes the phrase "_______ a video/DVD". The word "Rent" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically and semantically. When we want to borrow or acquire a video or DVD for a temporary period, we typically "rent" it.
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22.
-_______ run
A.
Go for a.
B.
Go
C.
Go far.
Correct Answer
A. Go for a.
Explanation The phrase "Go for a" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence fragment "-_______ run." The phrase "Go for a" suggests that the speaker is encouraging someone to go for a run. The other options, "Go" and "Go far," do not make sense in the context of completing the sentence fragment.
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23.
Isaw him _______ yesterday
A.
X.
B.
The.
C.
In the
Correct Answer
A. X.
Explanation The correct answer is "X." This is because the sentence is asking for a pronoun or noun to complete the sentence. Options "The" and "In the" do not fit grammatically as they are prepositions. "X" can be used as a pronoun to refer to a person or object, making it the appropriate choice to complete the sentence.
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24.
The shop opened ______ 1998.
A.
In
B.
At.
C.
About
Correct Answer
A. In
Explanation The correct answer is "In". This is because the phrase "the shop opened" indicates a specific point in time when the shop started its operation, and "in" is used to denote a specific year or period of time. Therefore, "in" is the appropriate preposition to indicate that the shop opened during the year 1998.
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25.
I'd like to know how people feel _____ the new plans.
A.
Of
B.
For.
C.
About.
Correct Answer
C. About.
Explanation The word "about" is the correct answer because it is used to express someone's feelings or opinions regarding a particular topic or situation. In this context, the question is asking about how people feel regarding the new plans. "Of" would indicate possession or belonging, "for" would imply support or benefit, and "about" is the appropriate preposition to inquire about emotions or thoughts.
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