Preliminary English Test 1

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1. 18. SOCIETY MEMBERS CAN ATTEND REGULAR EVENTS AT THE WRITERS' CAFE.

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Option A states that society members can attend regular events at the Writers' Cafe. This implies that being a society member gives individuals the privilege to participate in the events held at the Writers' Cafe. This suggests that the Writers' Cafe organizes regular events specifically for society members, making option A the correct answer.

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2. 19. THE WRITERS' CAFE IS SITUATED JUST OUTSIDE LONDON.

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The given statement states that the Writers' Cafe is situated just outside London. The correct answer, B, is not provided in the question, so it is not possible to determine the specific explanation for this answer without further information.

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5. 14. WRITERS ENTERING THE NATIONAL SHORT STORY COMPETITION MUST CHOOSE A SUBJECT SUGGESTED BY THE SOCIETY.

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The given statement suggests that writers who want to participate in the National Short Story Competition are required to select a subject that is recommended by the Society. This indicates that the writers do not have the freedom to choose their own subjects for their stories, but rather have to adhere to the suggestions provided by the Society.

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6. 15. IT COSTS 5 (POUNDS) FOR MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY TO ENTER THE NATIONAL SHORT STORY COMPETITION.

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The given statement states that members of the society have to pay 5 pounds to enter the national short story competition. The correct answer, B, is most likely a statement that provides additional information or clarifies the given statement. Without the actual statement, it is difficult to provide a specific explanation for answer B.

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11. THE SHORT STORY SOCIETY HAS EXISTED FOR OVER A CENTURY.

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The correct answer is "True." The statement clearly states that the Short Story Society has existed for over a century.

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9. 20. CHILDREN FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD ARE ABLE TO BECOME MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY.

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The given statement states that children from anywhere in the world can become members of the society. The correct answer, B, could refer to a condition or requirement that needs to be fulfilled in order for children to become members. However, without further context or options provided, it is not possible to determine the exact meaning of answer B.

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10. 16. EACH YEAR, TEN WINNING WRITERS WILL BE OFFERED CONTRACTS TO PUBLISH THEIR OWN BOOKS.

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11. 13. ARTICLES FRON ONE OF THE SOCIETY'S MAGAZINES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET.

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This answer is correct because it is grammatically accurate. The sentence states that articles from one of the society's magazines are available on the internet. The word "articles" is plural, so the correct form of the verb "are" should be used. Additionally, the sentence is written in present tense, so the word "available" is appropriate.

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15. 12. SHORT STORY REVIEW PUBLISHES WORK ONLY BY INEXPERIENCED WRITERS.

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The statement suggests that Short Story Review only publishes work by inexperienced writers. This implies that the publication may prioritize giving opportunities to new and emerging writers, rather than established or experienced ones. The focus may be on providing a platform for fresh voices and perspectives in the literary world.

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19. 17. THE SHORT STORY SOCIETY VISITS SCHOOLS TO GIVE PUPILS HELP WITH WRITING.

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The given statement suggests that the Short Story Society visits schools in order to provide assistance to students with their writing skills. This implies that the society offers guidance, tips, and support to pupils who are interested in improving their writing abilities. The purpose of this visit is to help students enhance their storytelling and writing techniques, potentially inspiring them to become better writers in the future.

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18. SOCIETY MEMBERS CAN ATTEND REGULAR EVENTS AT THE WRITERS' CAFE.
19. THE WRITERS' CAFE IS SITUATED JUST OUTSIDE LONDON.
 
 
14. WRITERS ENTERING THE NATIONAL SHORT STORY COMPETITION MUST CHOOSE...
15. IT COSTS 5 (POUNDS) FOR MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY TO ENTER THE...
 
11. THE SHORT STORY SOCIETY HAS EXISTED FOR OVER A CENTURY.
20. CHILDREN FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD ARE ABLE TO BECOME MEMBERS OF...
16. EACH YEAR, TEN WINNING WRITERS WILL BE OFFERED CONTRACTS TO...
13. ARTICLES FRON ONE OF THE SOCIETY'S MAGAZINES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE...
 
12. SHORT STORY REVIEW PUBLISHES WORK ONLY BY INEXPERIENCED WRITERS.
 
 
17. THE SHORT STORY SOCIETY VISITS SCHOOLS TO GIVE PUPILS HELP WITH...
 
 
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