The Reading Compilation For Un 2020

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1. Tommy ate too much candy. He got a stomachache.
It means....

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The correct answer is "Tommy ate so much candy that he got a stomachache." This sentence correctly conveys the cause and effect relationship between Tommy eating a large amount of candy and subsequently experiencing a stomachache.

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THE READING COMPILATION FOR UN 2020 focuses on enhancing English grammar skills through sentence restructuring exercises. It assesses understanding of grammatical constructs and their practical application, ideal for... see morelearners aiming to improve language proficiency. see less

2. If you ….. five and six, you …. Eleven

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The correct answer is "Add/get" because when you add the numbers five and six together, you will get the sum of eleven.

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3. George : That’s right. He’s __________ that he appears almost every day on TV.

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The given statement suggests that the person being referred to appears almost every day on TV because he is highly popular. The phrase "so popular" is used to emphasize the extent of his popularity, indicating that it is the reason for his frequent appearances on television.

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4. The host who is Jimmy Fallon is on the Tonight Show. The above sentence can be shortened as follows...

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The correct answer is "The host, Jimmy Fallon, is on the Tonight Show." This is the correct answer because it accurately reflects the original sentence while also providing the necessary information about the host's name (Jimmy Fallon) and the show he is on (the Tonight Show). The other options either omit important details or include incorrect grammar.

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5. Ahmed : He is also _____________ that his designs are attracting many fans, isn’t he?

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The correct answer is "such a very famous designer". This answer fits grammatically and contextually with the sentence. Ahmed is expressing that the person being referred to is extremely well-known as a designer, which is supported by the use of "such" and "very" in the answer choice.

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6. George : Guess who he is! Ahmed : Is that __________ that I have to pay attention, wow it looks like a famous presenter.

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Ahmed is expressing his surprise and admiration for the news that George is sharing. He uses the phrase "such a surprising news" to convey that he finds the news unexpected and interesting.

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7. The desk next to you is for your glass of water. The longer sentence (finite) using modifying clause is...

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The correct answer is "The desk which is next to you is for your glass of water." This sentence is the only option that uses the correct relative pronoun "which" to introduce the modifying clause "which is next to you." This clause provides additional information about the desk, specifying its location in relation to the person.

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8. The man who is seated beside the host is the guest. The sentence using phrase (non finite) is shown in the sentence....

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The correct answer is "The man seated beside the host is the guest" because it uses the correct form of the non-finite verb "seated" to describe the man. The other options either use the incorrect form of the verb or include unnecessary words like "who" or "is seating."

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9. It was such a nice weather that we went to the zoo
The sentence above can be best replaced by....

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The original sentence states that the weather was very nice, which is effectively conveyed by the phrase "so nice" in the correct answer choice. Additionally, the correct answer maintains the correct word order and does not include any unnecessary or incorrect words.

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10. This tea is good. I think I'll have another cup.
The right combination of the sentences is....

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The correct answer is "This is such a good tea that I think I'll have another cup." This answer effectively combines both sentences by expressing the speaker's opinion about the tea and their decision to have another cup based on its quality.

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11. He walked so quickly that I couldn't keep up with him.
The sentence above means...

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The correct answer suggests that the reason why the person walked so quickly was because the speaker couldn't keep up with him. The phrase "for he walked so quickly" indicates the cause and effect relationship between the two actions.

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12. The wind was so strong that it blew my hat off my head.
The effect of the sentence is ....

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13. Grandpa held me so tightly that.....

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The correct answer is "It was impossible for me to breath." This suggests that Grandpa held the person so tightly that it restricted their ability to breathe properly.

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14. ....that I can get a good night's sleep tonight.
The missing blank can be fulfilled with....

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15. The little boy pretended to be sick. He wanted to stay home from school.
The two sentences can be combined into one, as follows, except ....

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16. Graham : Here
Anne : I don’t know what to do (crying)
Graham : I think you should go to the police
Anne : But he says I shouldn’t look for him.
Graham : Yes, well he might have felt that way then. But a year’s a long tim If I were
you, I’d report your brother missing.
Anne : Should I tell my parents about the letter?
Graham : Your poor parents, they must be so worrie I think you should tell them what you know.
Anne : What if I can’t find him?
Graham : Have faith. I’m sure you will. You know your brother. You’ll find him.
Graham : I’ll show you out.
He shows her outside
Graham : Well, good luck Ms Lee
Anne : I don’t know what else to do.
Graham : Why don’t you advertise in the newspaper? Put a photograph of your brother ther Somebody might recognise him.
Anne : Good, I hadn’t thought of that.
Graham : My advice is, never give up.
Anne : Thank you for your help.
She shakes his hand and walks away.
Graham : When you find your brother – say hello to him for me
Anne : I will.
The underlined sentence 'When you find your brother – say hello to him for m' in the dialogue is the expression of giving...

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The underlined sentence "When you find your brother – say hello to him for me" in the dialogue is a request. Graham is asking Anne to pass along a message to her brother when she finds him.

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17. Graham : Here
Anne : I don’t know what to do (crying)
Graham : I think you should go to the police
Anne : But he says I shouldn’t look for him.
Graham : Yes, well he might have felt that way then. But a year’s a long tim If I were
you, I’d report your brother missing.
Anne : Should I tell my parents about the letter?
Graham : Your poor parents, they must be so worrie I think you should tell them what you know.
Anne : What if I can’t find him?
Graham : Have faith. I’m sure you will. You know your brother. You’ll find him.
Graham : I’ll show you out.
He shows her outside
Graham : Well, good luck Ms Lee
Anne : I don’t know what else to do.
Graham : Why don’t you advertise in the newspaper? Put a photograph of your brother ther Somebody might recognise him.
Anne : Good, I hadn’t thought of that.
Graham : My advice is, never give up.
Anne : Thank you for your help.
She shakes his hand and walks away.
Graham : When you find your brother – say hello to him for me
Anne : I will.
Another expression that has furthest meaning from “If I were you,....” is

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"How come?" is a question that is used to ask for an explanation or reason for something. It is not related to giving advice or suggesting a course of action, which is the context of the conversation between Graham and Anne. The other options, "Should", "'d better", "Should have", and "Why don't you....?" are all expressions that suggest advice or recommendations.

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18. Graham : Here
Anne : I don’t know what to do (crying)
Graham : I think you should go to the police
Anne : But he says I shouldn’t look for him.
Graham : Yes, well he might have felt that way then. But a year’s a long tim If I were
you, I’d report your brother missing.
Anne : Should I tell my parents about the letter?
Graham : Your poor parents, they must be so worrie I think you should tell them what you know.
Anne : What if I can’t find him?
Graham : Have faith. I’m sure you will. You know your brother. You’ll find him.
Graham : I’ll show you out.
He shows her outside
Graham : Well, good luck Ms Lee
Anne : I don’t know what else to do.
Graham : Why don’t you advertise in the newspaper? Put a photograph of your brother ther Somebody might recognise him.
Anne : Good, I hadn’t thought of that.
Graham : My advice is, never give up.
Anne : Thank you for your help.
She shakes his hand and walks away.
Graham : When you find your brother – say hello to him for me
Anne : I will.
If I were you, I’d report your brother missing. The longer form of ‘d is ..

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The correct answer is "would". In this context, Graham is giving advice to Anne about what she should do if he were in her position. The phrase "If I were you" is a hypothetical situation, indicating that Graham is imagining himself in Anne's situation and what he would do. The use of "would" in this sentence is appropriate for expressing a hypothetical or unreal condition.

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19. Graham : Here
Anne : I don’t know what to do (crying)
Graham : I think you should go to the police
Anne : But he says I shouldn’t look for him.
Graham : Yes, well he might have felt that way then. But a year’s a long tim If I were
you, I’d report your brother missing.
Anne : Should I tell my parents about the letter?
Graham : Your poor parents, they must be so worrie I think you should tell them what you know.
Anne : What if I can’t find him?
Graham : Have faith. I’m sure you will. You know your brother. You’ll find him.
Graham : I’ll show you out.
He shows her outside
Graham : Well, good luck Ms Lee
Anne : I don’t know what else to do.
Graham : Why don’t you advertise in the newspaper? Put a photograph of your brother ther Somebody might recognise him.
Anne : Good, I hadn’t thought of that.
Graham : My advice is, never give up.
Anne : Thank you for your help.
She shakes his hand and walks away.
Graham : When you find your brother – say hello to him for me
Anne : I will.
The other sentence that best replaces the italic sentence (When you find your brother – say hello to him for me)is....

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20. Which of the following is true?

Explanation

The correct answer is "If it rains, we can't go." This statement suggests that the possibility of going somewhere is not feasible if it is raining. It implies that rain would prevent the person or people from going to their intended destination.

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21. I can’t let you go there If you ….the last train, where..?

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The correct answer is "miss / will you stay". This answer is correct because it follows the correct structure for a conditional question. The first part of the sentence is in the past tense ("missed"), indicating a condition that has not occurred yet. The second part of the sentence uses the future tense ("will you stay"), indicating a possible outcome if the condition is met. Therefore, this answer is the most grammatically accurate and logical choice.

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22. If your blood pressure … high, …. salt as little as possible

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If your blood pressure is high, it is recommended to eat salt as little as possible. This is because consuming excessive salt can contribute to high blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

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23. George : Exactly! He’s __________ that many well-known Indonesians are proud to wear his designs. Ahmed : People say that his career began as an assistant designer. George : Correct. In 2004 he began his career as a fashion designer and opened a studio. He designs exclusively cocktail dresses and evening gowns under the trade name ‘Ivan Gunawan.’ Ahmed : That’s very true. Do you know that he is the nephew of a fashion designer named Adji Notonegoro? George : Adji Notonegoro? He is so popular that many famous people such as Bill Clinton the former US president, Kofi Anan the former United Nations' secretary-general, and the Sultan of Brunei and his family wear his exclusive batik designs. Ahmed : You are right. If I’m not mistaken he was born on December 31, 1981. Was he from Jakarta?

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The correct answer is "such a good designer". This is because the conversation is discussing Ivan Gunawan's skills and reputation as a fashion designer. The statements made by George and Ahmed highlight his success and the admiration that many well-known individuals have for his designs. This implies that Ivan Gunawan is highly regarded and considered to be a talented and skilled designer.

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24. George : Well, I’m not so sure. But I know that he is also ____________ that I never miss his acting.

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The correct answer is "such a talented movie actor" because the speaker is expressing admiration for the person's acting skills. The phrase "such a talented" emphasizes the high level of talent possessed by the actor.

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25. The man is also on the Tonight Show. Jim Carrie knew him. The above sentence can be combined as the following...

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The correct answer is "The man whom Jim Carrie knew is also on the tonight show." This is the correct answer because "whom" is the appropriate relative pronoun to use when referring to a person as the object of the verb "knew." Additionally, "is" is the correct verb to use to indicate that the man is currently on the Tonight Show.

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26. She didn’t pass the exam _____ She had studied so hard. What conjunction/connective that cannot fulfill the blank?

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The conjunctions "Although," "Though," and "Even though" all indicate a contrast or contradiction between two ideas. In this case, the sentence implies that the person didn't pass the exam despite studying hard, which suggests a contradiction. Therefore, these conjunctions cannot fulfill the blank. On the other hand, "However" is a conjunction that introduces a contrasting or unexpected statement and can effectively complete the sentence. "Even" is not a conjunction, but an adverb used to emphasize a surprising result, so it also cannot fulfill the blank.

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27.
Ubud, 7th April 2007
Dear Tamara,
Hi there. How are things with you? It’s good to know that you are doing fine in business. Have you received my postcard? I am now sitting in my hotel room writing a letter to you about my wonderful holiday. I think this is the most wonderful holiday have I ever had. There are a lot of interesting tourist objects to visit, beautiful local art and craft, tasty traditional food, and much more. It’s Thursday today. I can’t believe this my last day. I wish I could spend more time here. I am certain I will stay longer on my next visit.
I’ll be home about 3 p.m. tomorrow if the flight is on time. On Monday I must go back to work. I can’t wait to show my video to my class.
Okay, that’s all for now. Send my love to your children.
Best wishes from,
Linda

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28. It was the dawn of science and technology. Anything seemed possible even the creation of life itself. Victor Frankenstein becomes obsessed with this idea and works relentlessly to prove his theories; but the glory he imagined becomes a living nightmare - not only for him, but for hos friends and family too. Mary Shelley’s gothic horror story-frankenstein - was first published in 1818 and has been the inspiration behind numerous stage productions and films - many of which strayed a long way away from her original masterpiece. Classical comic presenting a full-colored graphic remains true to this classic tale, bringing the original story to life which has never been created before. This graphic novel is available in two versions: Original Text and Quick Text editions. The Original Text stays faithful to Shelley's original text, while the Quick Text brings the story up to date by presenting the text into a more simplified style so that the tale is accessible to all readers. The quick Text edition will allow you to soak up a general feeling for characters and locations, while the Original Text version will help you easily slip into the language in which the novel was written. Even if you're not studying the original, this graphic novel is worth buying. It's a great story, and should be one that everyone has the chance to read. Now, thanks to this release, even those who don't particularly like to read too much are given the chance to find this tale and hopefully it may encourage them to search out the original book too. As with the previous classical comics, the presentation is first class. The best grade glossy paper really helps to set this graphic novel head and shoulders above the usual comic book releases on the market. Not only, that you also get a pretty comprehensive biography of Shelley; Mary Shelley's family Tree; a feature that explains what life was like in the year of the book's release; and a brief Look on how Frankenstein has been adapted to many different formats over the years. The simple way to understand the story is to read ...

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The Quick Text edition of the graphic novel is the correct answer because it presents the story in a simplified style, making it accessible to all readers. It allows readers to get a general understanding of the characters and locations in the story. Additionally, it may encourage readers who don't typically enjoy reading to explore the original book as well.

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29. Besides persuasion attempt and knowledge growth, public speaking can improve your critical thinking abilities. The other sentence that can best replaces the sentence above is...

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Not only persuasion attempt and knowledge but also public speaking can improve your critical thinking abilities. This sentence conveys the same meaning as the original sentence, emphasizing that public speaking is not only beneficial for persuasion attempt and knowledge growth, but also for enhancing critical thinking skills.

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30. I can not send my application letter today for the post office has already been closed. The sentence above can be best replaced by ....

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The correct answer is "I can not send my application letter today because the post office has already been closed." This is the best replacement because it provides a clear cause and effect relationship between not being able to send the application letter and the post office being closed. The word "because" indicates that the closure of the post office is the reason for not being able to send the letter.

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31. Susi Pudjiastuti was born January 15, 1965, in Pangandaran, WestJava, the daughter of Haji Ahmad Karlan and Hajjah SuwuhLasminah. She is Javanese, but her family are fifth-generation settlers of Pangandaran which is predominantly Sundanese. Her family business engaged primarily in real estate and livestock trade
Following junior high school, Pudjiastuti continued senior high school at SMA Negeri 1 Yogyakarta, but did not complete her studies after she was expelled for political activism in the Golput (GolonganPutih, or absenteeism in protest of Golkar rule) movement, which was banned under then President Suharto's New Order. Pudjiastuti is the first Indonesian minister to have never completed a High School education.
On 26 October 2014, President Joko Widodo appointed Pudjiastuti as Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries under his 2014-2019 working cabinet. Prior to accepting her appointment, Pudjiastuti relinquished her position as President Director of PT ASI Pudjiastuti Marine Product and PT ASI Pudjiastuti Aviation.
On 16 September 2016, WWF awarded her as one of the Leaders for a Living Planet Award. This is in recognition on her efforts as Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries to forward a sustainable development in Indonesian fisheries sector, conservation of marine ecosystem, as well as her fierce crackdown on illegal fishing in Indonesian waters.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susi_Pudjiastuti)
What is the purpose of the text?

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The purpose of the text is to admire Susi Pudjiastuti for her life achievements. It discusses her background, education, career, and recognition she received for her efforts in sustainable development and crackdown on illegal fishing. The text highlights her appointment as Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries and the accolades she has received, such as the Leaders for a Living Planet Award. The focus is on praising her accomplishments and contributions in her role as a minister.

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32. Susi Pudjiastuti was born January 15, 1965, in Pangandaran, WestJava, the daughter of Haji Ahmad Karlan and Hajjah SuwuhLasminah. She is Javanese, but her family are fifth-generation settlers of Pangandaran which is predominantly Sundanese. Her family business engaged primarily in real estate and livestock trade
Following junior high school, Pudjiastuti continued senior high school at SMA Negeri 1 Yogyakarta, but did not complete her studies after she was expelled for political activism in the Golput (GolonganPutih, or absenteeism in protest of Golkar rule) movement, which was banned under then President Suharto's New Order. Pudjiastuti is the first Indonesian minister to have never completed a High School education.
On 26 October 2014, President Joko Widodo appointed Pudjiastuti as Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries under his 2014-2019 working cabinet. Prior to accepting her appointment, Pudjiastuti relinquished her position as President Director of PT ASI Pudjiastuti Marine Product and PT ASI Pudjiastuti Aviation.
On 16 September 2016, WWF awarded her as one of the Leaders for a Living Planet Award. This is in recognition on her efforts as Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries to forward a sustainable development in Indonesian fisheries sector, conservation of marine ecosystem, as well as her fierce crackdown on illegal fishing in Indonesian waters.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susi_Pudjiastuti)
What did Susi Pudjiastuti give away when she was appointed as a Minister?

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When Susi Pudjiastuti was appointed as Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, she gave away her positions as President Director of PT ASI Pudjiastuti Marine Product and PT ASI Pudjiastuti Aviation.

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33. Announcement
To: All customers,
Due to the severe fire that happened last week, our company, Rainbow Corporation, has to renovate some buildings. The renovation will be time-consuming and consequently, our office will be temporarily moved to Flamboyant Street 16, about 500m from our company. We will not stop our production, but it will influence our production process, such as the delay of product making, tardiness of product delivery and other services.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Thank you.
Mr. Johnson
General Manager
What is the topic of the text?

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The topic of the text is the company's temporary address. This is evident from the announcement stating that the office will be temporarily moved to Flamboyant Street 16, about 500m from the company, due to the renovation of some buildings. The other options mentioned in the question, such as the delay of product making, the severe fire at the company, and the production process of the company, are mentioned as consequences of the renovation and the temporary move.

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34. Announcement
To: All customers,
Due to the severe fire that happened last week, our company, Rainbow Corporation, has to renovate some buildings. The renovation will be time-consuming and consequently, our office will be temporarily moved to Flamboyant Street 16, about 500m from our company. We will not stop our production, but it will influence our production process, such as the delay of product making, tardiness of product delivery and other services.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Thank you.
Mr. Johnson
General Manager
Why must Rainbow Corporation renovate its buildings?

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The announcement states that Rainbow Corporation has to renovate some buildings due to a severe fire that occurred last week. This implies that the buildings were burned down in the fire, making it necessary for the company to renovate them.

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35. Apt BLK 30, Eunos St. #05 – 116
Singapore 1441
2nd April 2009 Dear Liza,
I have received you letter asking me to meet you at your house this Sunday to discuss the urgent matter you have. I regret however to say that it will not be possible for me to see you on Sunday as I already have a previous appointment . I shall see you on Monday next week at 5 p.m . Hoping the change of date will be convenient to you . Your sincerely Daisy What does the letter tell about ….

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The letter tells about Daisy's regret for not being able to come to Liza's house on Sunday.

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36. Apt BLK 30, Eunos St. #05 – 116
Singapore 1441
2nd April 2009 Dear Liza,
I have received you letter asking me to meet you at your house this Sunday to discuss the urgent matter you have. I regret however to say that it will not be possible for me to see you on Sunday as I already have a previous appointment . I shall see you on Monday next week at 5 p.m . Hoping the change of date will be convenient to you . Your sincerely Daisy Why did Liza ask Daisy to come to her house…

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The correct answer is "Liza wanted Daisy to solve her problem". This can be inferred from the statement in the letter where Liza asks Daisy to meet her at her house to discuss an urgent matter. This suggests that Liza is seeking Daisy's help or advice in solving a problem.

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37.
Jl. Jambu 129 Bima
30th January 2017
Dear Frodi, It was a real sorrow that I heard this morning of your great loss. I knew your mother was ill, for your brother told me several weeks ago. However, as he at that time did not seem to think the illness was very serious, the news of your mother’s death came to me as a shock. You have my sincere and heartfelt sympathy, my dear fellow, in your sorrow. I know you will feel it deeply, for you always thought so much of your mother and loved her so truly. I feel it also as a personal loss to myself, for your mother was always very kind to me. Her death must be a terrible grief to your father, too. Please assure him of my sincere sympathy. Words, I know, are poor comforters. “The heart knows its own sorrow”, and in such sorrows we are always alone. However, it is not mere words when I say that I feel with you in your sorrow.
Your sincere friend,
Jean What is the possible relation between the sender and the recipient?

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The possible relation between the sender and the recipient is friends. This can be inferred from the use of phrases such as "my dear fellow" and "Your sincere friend" in the letter. The sender expresses their sympathy and mentions personal connections with the recipient's mother, indicating a close friendship.

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Jl. Jambu 129 Bima
30th January 2017
Dear Frodi, It was a real sorrow that I heard this morning of your great loss. I knew your mother was ill, for your brother told me several weeks ago. However, as he at that time did not seem to think the illness was very serious, the news of your mother’s death came to me as a shock. You have my sincere and heartfelt sympathy, my dear fellow, in your sorrow. I know you will feel it deeply, for you always thought so much of your mother and loved her so truly. I feel it also as a personal loss to myself, for your mother was always very kind to me. Her death must be a terrible grief to your father, too. Please assure him of my sincere sympathy. Words, I know, are poor comforters. “The heart knows its own sorrow”, and in such sorrows we are always alone. However, it is not mere words when I say that I feel with you in your sorrow.
Your sincere friend,
Jean From the letter we know that …

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Jl. Jambu 129 Bima
30th January 2017
Dear Frodi, It was a real sorrow that I heard this morning of your great loss. I knew your mother was ill, for your brother told me several weeks ago. However, as he at that time did not seem to think the illness was very serious, the news of your mother’s death came to me as a shock. You have my sincere and heartfelt sympathy, my dear fellow, in your sorrow. I know you will feel it deeply, for you always thought so much of your mother and loved her so truly. I feel it also as a personal loss to myself, for your mother was always very kind to me. Her death must be a terrible grief to your father, too. Please assure him of my sincere sympathy. Words, I know, are poor comforters. “The heart knows its own sorrow”, and in such sorrows we are always alone. However, it is not mere words when I say that I feel with you in your sorrow.
Your sincere friend,
Jean What is the closest meaning of word “sincere”?

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The word "sincere" means honest or genuine. In the context of the letter, the writer is expressing their genuine sympathy and condolences to the recipient. They are being honest in their feelings and offering their sincere support.

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40.
Dear Jonny, Hello! How are you? I received your letter today. I am very excited to hear that you are coming to stay with me for the holidays. I am sure we will have a lot of fun together. My parents have agreed to let you stay with me. They offered to pick you up at the airport. All you have to do is to tell us when you are coming.
I will now tell you about some of the things you will experience here in Indonesia. You do not have to worry about the local spicy food. We have a lot of fast food restaurants here like the ones you have in England. You can also shop for souvenirs to bring home. Sarinah or Blok M are our famous shopping areas. They have many shops selling all kinds of things. I am sure you will love them.
I am also planning to take you to a few tourist spots like miniature of Indonesia, National monument, or Safari Garden. We can also go to the Ancol beach where you can swim, play on the beach, and have picnics. My family and I are looking forward to your coming. I hope to hear from you soon. Good bye. With love.
Nadim What is the letter about?

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The letter is about planning to stay and do some activities in Indonesia during the holiday. The author mentions that the recipient is coming to stay with them for the holidays and talks about various activities and places they can visit together, such as shopping for souvenirs, going to tourist spots, and visiting the beach. The letter also expresses excitement about the recipient's visit and mentions that the author's family is looking forward to it.

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Dear Jonny, Hello! How are you? I received your letter today. I am very excited to hear that you are coming to stay with me for the holidays. I am sure we will have a lot of fun together. My parents have agreed to let you stay with me. They offered to pick you up at the airport. All you have to do is to tell us when you are coming.
I will now tell you about some of the things you will experience here in Indonesia. You do not have to worry about the local spicy food. We have a lot of fast food restaurants here like the ones you have in England. You can also shop for souvenirs to bring home. Sarinah or Blok M are our famous shopping areas. They have many shops selling all kinds of things. I am sure you will love them.
I am also planning to take you to a few tourist spots like miniature of Indonesia, National monument, or Safari Garden. We can also go to the Ancol beach where you can swim, play on the beach, and have picnics. My family and I are looking forward to your coming. I hope to hear from you soon. Good bye. With love.
Nadim What will probably Jonny buy for his lunch while he is in Indonesia?

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Jonny will probably buy non-spicy food for his lunch while he is in Indonesia. The letter mentions that Jonny does not have to worry about the local spicy food because there are a lot of fast food restaurants in Indonesia, similar to the ones in England. This implies that Jonny will have the option to choose non-spicy food when he is in Indonesia.

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Dear Aunt Tia
Aunty, I have some good news for you. Last month I passed my final examination. A week ago I succeeded to join in a senior high school English competition. Last night my parents promised to send me to a famous English course in my town. They also promised me if my scores in English are good, they'll send me to a foreign university. Great, isn't it? I'll work hard. I want to be a great pediatrician like you, Aunty.
Well, that's all for now. Looking forward to having your news. Love
Debby Who is the writer?

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The writer of the letter is Tia. This can be inferred from the opening line of the letter where the writer addresses the recipient as "Dear Aunt Tia."

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43. Jl. Plamboyan No. 89 Pemalang
2nd Pebruary 2009 Dear Intan
Intan, sorry I haven’t written to you for so long. We moved into a new apartment last month and we’ve been really busy getting settled. It’s a nice apartment. It is bigger than our old one. It’s big so there are a lot of rooms to work in. It has a big living room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Another thing I like is the kitchen. The apartment is on a quiet street in a good neighborhood. There’s also a shopping centre just down the street with a supermarket, some quite good restaurants and some stores. We really enjoy living here. Do come over and have a look next time you are in the town. I’ll wait. Love
Shinta What is the letter about?

Explanation

The letter is about Shinta's new apartment. She mentions that they moved into a new apartment last month and describes the apartment as being bigger than their old one. She talks about the different rooms in the apartment, including a big living room, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms. She also mentions that the apartment is located on a quiet street in a good neighborhood, and there is a shopping center nearby with a supermarket, restaurants, and stores. Overall, the letter focuses on Shinta's new living arrangement.

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44. Jl. Plamboyan No. 89 Pemalang
2nd Pebruary 2009 Dear Intan
Intan, sorry I haven’t written to you for so long. We moved into a new apartment last month and we’ve been really busy getting settled. It’s a nice apartment. It is bigger than our old one. It’s big so there are a lot of rooms to work in. It has a big living room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Another thing I like is the kitchen. The apartment is on a quiet street in a good neighborhood. There’s also a shopping centre just down the street with a supermarket, some quite good restaurants and some stores. We really enjoy living here. Do come over and have a look next time you are in the town. I’ll wait. Love
Shinta Why hasn’t Shinta written a letter to Intan for so long?

Explanation

The letter states that Shinta hasn't written to Intan for so long because they moved into a new apartment last month and have been busy getting settled. This implies that the reason for not writing is because of the move and the subsequent tasks involved in settling into a new place.

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45. Surabaya, 1st February 2014 Dear Igon How are you? Hope everything is okay with you. I’m all right here.
We are going to have the national examination, aren’t we? Are you well prepared for it? Well, to be honest, I just have some difficulties in preparing for it, especially in science. There are extra lessons in my school and I take them all. But, I feel that they don’t help. I’m still confused in solving mathematic problems. I’m just worried that I fail the national examination.
Do you have any suggestion for me? I really appreciate your help.
I look forward to hearing from you. Your buddy
Fahim What does the letter tell us about?

Explanation

The letter is from Fahim to his friend Igon, asking for his suggestion to solve a problem. Fahim mentions that he is having difficulties in preparing for the national examination, particularly in science and solving math problems. He expresses his worry about failing the examination and asks for any suggestions or help that Igon can provide. This indicates that Fahim is seeking his friend's advice or solution to his problem.

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46. Surabaya, 1st February 2014 Dear Igon How are you? Hope everything is okay with you. I’m all right here.
We are going to have the national examination, aren’t we? Are you well prepared for it? Well, to be honest, I just have some difficulties in preparing for it, especially in science. There are extra lessons in my school and I take them all. But, I feel that they don’t help. I’m still confused in solving mathematic problems. I’m just worried that I fail the national examination.
Do you have any suggestion for me? I really appreciate your help.
I look forward to hearing from you. Your buddy
Fahim Why is Fahim worried that he may fail the national examination?

Explanation

Fahim is worried that he may fail the national examination because he is confused in solving mathematical problems. Despite attending extra lessons at his school, he feels that they have not been helpful in improving his understanding of the subject. Fahim is seeking suggestions from his friend Igon to help him overcome his difficulties in mathematics and better prepare for the upcoming examination.

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47. Oh we play, In autumn days Won't lay down our heads ___ the day is won. Won't stop running ____we reach the sun. what is best conjunction to fulfill in the blank to complete the song script above?

Explanation

The best conjunction to fulfill the blank in the song script is "till". This is because the phrase "Won't lay down our heads till the day is won" implies that the characters in the song will continue playing until they have achieved victory. Similarly, the phrase "Won't stop running till we reach the sun" suggests that they will keep running until they have reached their goal of reaching the sun. "Till" indicates a condition that must be met before they stop playing or running, making it the most appropriate conjunction in this context.

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48. I thank God every day for good health. __________ it, you've got nothing going on.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Because without". This phrase completes the sentence and makes logical sense. It suggests that without good health, you have nothing going on in your life. The phrase "Because without" introduces the reason or cause for having nothing going on.

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49.
Dear Aunt Tia
Aunty, I have some good news for you. Last month I passed my final examination. A week ago I succeeded to join in a senior high school English competition. Last night my parents promised to send me to a famous English course in my town. They also promised me if my scores in English are good, they'll send me to a foreign university. Great, isn't it? I'll work hard. I want to be a great pediatrician like you, Aunty.
Well, that's all for now. Looking forward to having your news. Love
Debby What is the purpose of the text?

Explanation

The purpose of the text is to inform the recipient, Aunt Tia, about some good news. The writer shares that they passed their final examination, succeeded in joining a senior high school English competition, and will be attending a famous English course. They also mention their parents' promise to send them to a foreign university if their English scores are good. The writer expresses excitement and motivation to work hard towards their goal of becoming a pediatrician. The main focus of the text is to convey positive updates to Aunt Tia.

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50.
Dear Aunt Tia
Aunty, I have some good news for you. Last month I passed my final examination. A week ago I succeeded to join in a senior high school English competition. Last night my parents promised to send me to a famous English course in my town. They also promised me if my scores in English are good, they'll send me to a foreign university. Great, isn't it? I'll work hard. I want to be a great pediatrician like you, Aunty.
Well, that's all for now. Looking forward to having your news. Love
Debby What did Debby's parents promise her?

Explanation

Debby's parents promised to send her to an English course. This is stated in the letter when Debby mentions that her parents promised to send her to a famous English course in her town if her scores in English are good.

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51.
Dear Aunt Tia
Aunty, I have some good news for you. Last month I passed my final examination. A week ago I succeeded to join in a senior high school English competition. Last night my parents promised to send me to a famous English course in my town. They also promised me if my scores in English are good, they'll send me to a foreign university. Great, isn't it? I'll work hard. I want to be a great pediatrician like you, Aunty.
Well, that's all for now. Looking forward to having your news. Love
Debby How does Debby feel?

Explanation

Debby feels glad because she has passed her final examination, succeeded in joining a senior high school English competition, and her parents have promised to send her to a famous English course and potentially to a foreign university if her English scores are good. She expresses excitement about her future goals and aspirations.

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52.
Dear Aunt Tia
Aunty, I have some good news for you. Last month I passed my final examination. A week ago I succeeded to join in a senior high school English competition. Last night my parents promised to send me to a famous English course in my town. They also promised me if my scores in English are good, they'll send me to a foreign university. Great, isn't it? I'll work hard. I want to be a great pediatrician like you, Aunty.
Well, that's all for now. Looking forward to having your news. Love
Debby Who is the writer?

Explanation

Debby is the writer of the letter. The letter is addressed to Aunt Tia and is signed off by Debby.

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53.
Ubud, 7th April 2007
Dear Tamara,
Hi there. How are things with you? It’s good to know that you are doing fine in business. Have you received my postcard? I am now sitting in my hotel room writing a letter to you about my wonderful holiday. I think this is the most wonderful holiday have I ever had. There are a lot of interesting tourist objects to visit, beautiful local art and craft, tasty traditional food, and much more. It’s Thursday today. I can’t believe this my last day. I wish I could spend more time here. I am certain I will stay longer on my next visit.
I’ll be home about 3 p.m. tomorrow if the flight is on time. On Monday I must go back to work. I can’t wait to show my video to my class.
Okay, that’s all for now. Send my love to your children.
Best wishes from,
Linda

Explanation

The given correct answer is "Linda’s holiday in Bali". This is the most accurate explanation because the letter is written by Linda and it is about her wonderful holiday in Bali. She mentions various aspects of her holiday such as interesting tourist objects, local art and craft, traditional food, and her desire to stay longer on her next visit. The letter also mentions Linda's plan to show her video to her class, which further supports the explanation that the letter is about Linda's holiday in Bali.

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54. Woman : Do you mind if I turn on the radio for a while? Man : No. I don’t mind. Narrator : What other expression in the following options is not similar in meaning with the underlined sentence?

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The correct answer is "Is it okay if I turn on the radio for a while?" because this option is asking for permission in a different way than the underlined sentence. The underlined sentence asks if the person minds, while the correct answer option asks if it is okay. The other options are all similar in meaning to the underlined sentence because they all ask for agreement or preference.

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55. Hundreds of years ago in a smalL Italian town, a merchant had a misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a moneylender. The moneyLender, who was old and Ugly, fancied the merchant’s beautiful daughter so he proposed a rgain. He said he would cancel the merchant’s debt if he could marry the merchant’s daughter. Both the merchant and his daughter were horrified by the proposal. The moneylender told them that he would put a black pebble and a white pebble into an empty bag. The girl would then have to pick one pebble from the bag. If she picked the black pebble, she would become the moneylender’s wife and her father’s debt would be cancelled If she picked the white pebble, she need not marry him and her father’s debt would still be forgiven. However, if she refused to pick a pebble, her father would be thrown into jail. They were standing on a pebble strewn path in the merchant’s garden. As they talked, the moneylender bent over to pick up two pebbles. When he picked them up, the sharp-eyed girl noticed that he had picked up two black pebbles and put them into the bag. He then asked the girl to pick a pebble from the bag. The girl had put her hand into the moneybag and drew out a pebble. Without looking at it, she fumbled and let it fall onto the pebble-strewn path where it immediately became mixed with all the other pebbles.“Oh, how clumsy of me,” she said, “but never mind. If you look into the bag for the one that is left, you will be able to tell which pebble I picked.” Since the remaining pebble is back, it must be assumed that she had picked the white one. Furthermore, since the moneylender dared not admit his dishonesty, the girl changed what seemed an ‘impossible situation into an advantageous one. What is the best title of the text above?

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The best title for the text above is "The poor merchant and the misfortuned moneylender." This title accurately reflects the main characters and their circumstances in the story. The merchant is described as owing a large sum of money, indicating his financial struggles, while the moneylender is described as old and ugly, suggesting his misfortune in appearance.

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56. Sarah: I’d love to come and see you in Singapore. Anne: Oh yes! I’ll show you around. And you must meet my parents. That’d be great. Sarah: Well, if our business goes well, _________ The best result is ....

Explanation

The correct answer, "I'll be able to afford it," suggests that Sarah's ability to come and see Anne in Singapore depends on the success of their business. If the business goes well, Sarah will have enough money to afford the trip.

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57. Sarah: I think I’d better leave you two alone. ______ if you need help with packing. Steve: I’ve only just met you. And now you’re leaving. Anne: But I’ll come back. If you want me to.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Ring me". Based on the conversation, Sarah is suggesting that she should leave Steve and Anne alone, but she offers her assistance if they need help with packing. The phrase "Ring me" implies that they can call her if they require any assistance.

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58. If Sue ____the onions for the salad, Caroline _____the mushrooms

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The correct answer is "Cuts, will peel." This is because the sentence is in the present tense and the verb "cut" should be in the simple present form "cuts" to match with the subject "Sue." The second part of the sentence uses the future tense and the verb "peel" should be in the future form "will peel" to match with the subject "Caroline."

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59.
Meteorite Impact and Dinosaur Extinction There is increasing evidence that the impacts of meteorites have had important effects on Earth, particularly in the field of biological evolution. Such impacts continue to pose a natural hazard to life on Earth. Twice in the twentieth century, large meteorite objects are known to have collided with Earth. If an impact is large enough, it can disturb the environment of the entire Earth and cause an ecological catastrophe. The best-documented such impact took place 65 million years ago at the end of the Cretaceous period of geological history. This break in Earth’s history is marked by a mass extinction, when as many as half the species on the planet became extinct. While there are a dozen or more mass extinctions in the geological record, the Cretaceous mass extinction has always intrigued paleontologists because it marks the end of the age of the dinosaurs. For tens of millions of years, those great creatures had flourished. Then, suddenly, they disappeared. The body that impacted Earth at the end of the Cretaceous period was a meteorite with a mass of more than a trillion tons and a diameter of at least 10 kilometers. Scientists first identified this impact in 1980 from the worldwide layer of sediment deposited from the dust cloud that enveloped the planet after the impact. This sediment layer is enriched in the rare metal iridium and other elements that are relatively abundant in a meteorite but very rare in the crust of Earth. Even diluted by the terrestrial material excavated from the crater, this component of meteorites is easily identified. By 1990 geologists had located the impact site itself in the Yucat region of Mexico. The crater, now deeply buried in sediment, was originally about 200 kilometers in diameter. This impact released an enormous amount of energy, excavating a crater about twice as large as the lunar crater Tycho. The explosion lifted about 100 trillion tons of dust into the atmosphere, as can be determined by measuring the thickness of the sediment layer formed when this dust settled to the surface. Such a quantity of material would have blocked the sunlight completely from reaching the surface, plunging Earth into a period of cold and darkness that lasted at least several months. The explosion is also calculated to have produced vast quantities of nitric acid and melted rock that sprayed out over much of Earth, starting widespread fires that must have consumed most terrestrial forests and grassland. Presumably, those environmental disasters could have been responsible for the mass extinction, including the death of the dinosaurs. Several other mass extinctions in the geological record have been tentatively identified with large impacts, but none is so dramatic as the Cretaceous event. But even without such specific documentation, it is clear that impacts of this size do occur and that their results can be catastrophic. What is a catastrophe for one group of living things, however, may create opportunities for another group. Following each mass extinction, there is a sudden evolutionary burst as new species develop to fill the ecological niches opened by the event. Impacts by meteorites represent one mechanism that could cause global catastrophes and seriously influence the evolution of life all over the planet. According to some estimates, the majority of all extinctions of species may be due to such impacts. Such a perspective fundamentally changes our view of biological evolution. The standard criterion for the survival of a species is its success in competing with other species and adapting to slowly changing environments. Yet an equally important criterion is the ability of a species to survive random global ecological catastrophes due to impacts. Earth is a target in a cosmic shooting gallery, subject to random violent events that were unsuspected a few decades ago. In 1991 the United States Congress asked NASA to investigate the hazard posed today by large impacts on Earth. The group conducting the study concluded from a detailed analysis that impacts from meteorites can indeed be hazardous. Although there is always some risk that a large impact could occur, careful study shows that this risk is quite small. The word pose in the passage is closest in the meaning to

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The word "pose" in the passage is closest in meaning to "present". This can be inferred from the context of the sentence, which states that impacts from meteorites continue to present a natural hazard to life on Earth. In this context, "pose" means to present or create a potential threat or danger. The other options, such as "claim," "model," "assume," or "prove," do not accurately capture the meaning of the word in this context.

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60.
Meteorite Impact and Dinosaur Extinction There is increasing evidence that the impacts of meteorites have had important effects on Earth, particularly in the field of biological evolution. Such impacts continue to pose a natural hazard to life on Earth. Twice in the twentieth century, large meteorite objects are known to have collided with Earth. If an impact is large enough, it can disturb the environment of the entire Earth and cause an ecological catastrophe. The best-documented such impact took place 65 million years ago at the end of the Cretaceous period of geological history. This break in Earth’s history is marked by a mass extinction, when as many as half the species on the planet became extinct. While there are a dozen or more mass extinctions in the geological record, the Cretaceous mass extinction has always intrigued paleontologists because it marks the end of the age of the dinosaurs. For tens of millions of years, those great creatures had flourished. Then, suddenly, they disappeared. The body that impacted Earth at the end of the Cretaceous period was a meteorite with a mass of more than a trillion tons and a diameter of at least 10 kilometers. Scientists first identified this impact in 1980 from the worldwide layer of sediment deposited from the dust cloud that enveloped the planet after the impact. This sediment layer is enriched in the rare metal iridium and other elements that are relatively abundant in a meteorite but very rare in the crust of Earth. Even diluted by the terrestrial material excavated from the crater, this component of meteorites is easily identified. By 1990 geologists had located the impact site itself in the Yucat region of Mexico. The crater, now deeply buried in sediment, was originally about 200 kilometers in diameter. This impact released an enormous amount of energy, excavating a crater about twice as large as the lunar crater Tycho. The explosion lifted about 100 trillion tons of dust into the atmosphere, as can be determined by measuring the thickness of the sediment layer formed when this dust settled to the surface. Such a quantity of material would have blocked the sunlight completely from reaching the surface, plunging Earth into a period of cold and darkness that lasted at least several months. The explosion is also calculated to have produced vast quantities of nitric acid and melted rock that sprayed out over much of Earth, starting widespread fires that must have consumed most terrestrial forests and grassland. Presumably, those environmental disasters could have been responsible for the mass extinction, including the death of the dinosaurs. Several other mass extinctions in the geological record have been tentatively identified with large impacts, but none is so dramatic as the Cretaceous event. But even without such specific documentation, it is clear that impacts of this size do occur and that their results can be catastrophic. What is a catastrophe for one group of living things, however, may create opportunities for another group. Following each mass extinction, there is a sudden evolutionary burst as new species develop to fill the ecological niches opened by the event. Impacts by meteorites represent one mechanism that could cause global catastrophes and seriously influence the evolution of life all over the planet. According to some estimates, the majority of all extinctions of species may be due to such impacts. Such a perspective fundamentally changes our view of biological evolution. The standard criterion for the survival of a species is its success in competing with other species and adapting to slowly changing environments. Yet an equally important criterion is the ability of a species to survive random global ecological catastrophes due to impacts. Earth is a target in a cosmic shooting gallery, subject to random violent events that were unsuspected a few decades ago. In 1991 the United States Congress asked NASA to investigate the hazard posed today by large impacts on Earth. The group conducting the study concluded from a detailed analysis that impacts from meteorites can indeed be hazardous. Although there is always some risk that a large impact could occur, careful study shows that this risk is quite small. Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 3 about the location of the meteorite impact in Mexico?

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Geologists knew that there had been an impact before they knew where it had occurred. This can be inferred from the paragraph because it states that scientists first identified the impact in 1980 from the worldwide layer of sediment deposited from the dust cloud that enveloped the planet after the impact. This indicates that they were aware of the impact event before they were able to locate the specific location of the impact site in the Yucat region of Mexico.

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61.
Meteorite Impact and Dinosaur Extinction There is increasing evidence that the impacts of meteorites have had important effects on Earth, particularly in the field of biological evolution. Such impacts continue to pose a natural hazard to life on Earth. Twice in the twentieth century, large meteorite objects are known to have collided with Earth. If an impact is large enough, it can disturb the environment of the entire Earth and cause an ecological catastrophe. The best-documented such impact took place 65 million years ago at the end of the Cretaceous period of geological history. This break in Earth’s history is marked by a mass extinction, when as many as half the species on the planet became extinct. While there are a dozen or more mass extinctions in the geological record, the Cretaceous mass extinction has always intrigued paleontologists because it marks the end of the age of the dinosaurs. For tens of millions of years, those great creatures had flourished. Then, suddenly, they disappeared. The body that impacted Earth at the end of the Cretaceous period was a meteorite with a mass of more than a trillion tons and a diameter of at least 10 kilometers. Scientists first identified this impact in 1980 from the worldwide layer of sediment deposited from the dust cloud that enveloped the planet after the impact. This sediment layer is enriched in the rare metal iridium and other elements that are relatively abundant in a meteorite but very rare in the crust of Earth. Even diluted by the terrestrial material excavated from the crater, this component of meteorites is easily identified. By 1990 geologists had located the impact site itself in the Yucat region of Mexico. The crater, now deeply buried in sediment, was originally about 200 kilometers in diameter. This impact released an enormous amount of energy, excavating a crater about twice as large as the lunar crater Tycho. The explosion lifted about 100 trillion tons of dust into the atmosphere, as can be determined by measuring the thickness of the sediment layer formed when this dust settled to the surface. Such a quantity of material would have blocked the sunlight completely from reaching the surface, plunging Earth into a period of cold and darkness that lasted at least several months. The explosion is also calculated to have produced vast quantities of nitric acid and melted rock that sprayed out over much of Earth, starting widespread fires that must have consumed most terrestrial forests and grassland. Presumably, those environmental disasters could have been responsible for the mass extinction, including the death of the dinosaurs. Several other mass extinctions in the geological record have been tentatively identified with large impacts, but none is so dramatic as the Cretaceous event. But even without such specific documentation, it is clear that impacts of this size do occur and that their results can be catastrophic. What is a catastrophe for one group of living things, however, may create opportunities for another group. Following each mass extinction, there is a sudden evolutionary burst as new species develop to fill the ecological niches opened by the event. Impacts by meteorites represent one mechanism that could cause global catastrophes and seriously influence the evolution of life all over the planet. According to some estimates, the majority of all extinctions of species may be due to such impacts. Such a perspective fundamentally changes our view of biological evolution. The standard criterion for the survival of a species is its success in competing with other species and adapting to slowly changing environments. Yet an equally important criterion is the ability of a species to survive random global ecological catastrophes due to impacts. Earth is a target in a cosmic shooting gallery, subject to random violent events that were unsuspected a few decades ago. In 1991 the United States Congress asked NASA to investigate the hazard posed today by large impacts on Earth. The group conducting the study concluded from a detailed analysis that impacts from meteorites can indeed be hazardous. Although there is always some risk that a large impact could occur, careful study shows that this risk is quite small. The word excavating in the passage is closest in the meaning to

Explanation

The word "excavating" in the passage is closest in meaning to "digging out". This is evident from the context of the sentence which states that the impact of the meteorite excavated a crater about twice as large as the lunar crater Tycho. This implies that the impact of the meteorite dug out or created the crater.

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62. In 1900 the United States had only three cities with more than a million residents-New York, Chicago, and Philadelpia. By 1930, it had ten giant metropolises. The newer ones experienced remarkable growth, which reflected basic changes in the economy. The population of Los Angeles (114,000 in 1900) rose spectacularly in the early decades of the twentieth century, increasing a dramatic 1,400 percent from 1900 to 1930. A number of circumstances contributed to the meteoric rise of Los Angeles. The agricultural potencial of the area was enormous if water for irrigation could be found, and the city founders had the vision and dating to obtain it by constructing a 225-mile aqueduct, completed in 1913, to tap the water of the Owens River. The city had a superb natural harbor, as well as excellent rail connections. The climate made it possible to shoot motion pictures year-round; hence Hollywood. Hollywood not only supplied jobs; it disseminated an image of the good life in Southern Californiaon screens all across the nation. The most important single industry powering the growth of Los Angeles, however, was directly linked to the automobile. The demand for petroleum to fuel gasoline engines led to the opening of Southern California oil fields, and made Los Angeles North America’s greatest refining center. Los Angeles was a product of the auto age in another sense as well: its distinctive spatial organization depended on widespread private ownership of automobiles. Los Angeles was a decentralized metropolis, sprawling across the desert landscape over an area of 400 square miles. It was a city without a real center. The downtown business distric did not gro aace with the city as a whole, and the rapid transit system designed to link the center with outlying areas whitered away from disuse. Approximately 800,000 cars were registered in os Angeles County in 1930, one per 2.7 residents. Some visitors from the east coast were dismayed at the endless urban sprawl and dismissed Los Angeles as a mere collection of suburbs in search of a city. But the freedom and mobility of a city built on wheels attracted floods of migrants to the city. What is the passage mainly about?

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The passage is mainly about the factors that contributed to the growth of Los Angeles. It discusses the agricultural potential of the area, the construction of an aqueduct to provide water for irrigation, the presence of a natural harbor and rail connections, the climate that allowed for year-round film production in Hollywood, and the demand for petroleum and the opening of oil fields. It also mentions the decentralized and sprawling nature of Los Angeles and the role of private automobile ownership in shaping the city's spatial organization.

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63. In 1900 the United States had only three cities with more than a million residents-New York, Chicago, and Philadelpia. By 1930, it had ten giant metropolises. The newer ones experienced remarkable growth, which reflected basic changes in the economy. The population of Los Angeles (114,000 in 1900) rose spectacularly in the early decades of the twentieth century, increasing a dramatic 1,400 percent from 1900 to 1930. A number of circumstances contributed to the meteoric rise of Los Angeles. The agricultural potencial of the area was enormous if water for irrigation could be found, and the city founders had the vision and dating to obtain it by constructing a 225-mile aqueduct, completed in 1913, to tap the water of the Owens River. The city had a superb natural harbor, as well as excellent rail connections. The climate made it possible to shoot motion pictures year-round; hence Hollywood. Hollywood not only supplied jobs; it disseminated an image of the good life in Southern Californiaon screens all across the nation. The most important single industry powering the growth of Los Angeles, however, was directly linked to the automobile. The demand for petroleum to fuel gasoline engines led to the opening of Southern California oil fields, and made Los Angeles North America’s greatest refining center. Los Angeles was a product of the auto age in another sense as well: its distinctive spatial organization depended on widespread private ownership of automobiles. Los Angeles was a decentralized metropolis, sprawling across the desert landscape over an area of 400 square miles. It was a city without a real center. The downtown business distric did not gro aace with the city as a whole, and the rapid transit system designed to link the center with outlying areas whitered away from disuse. Approximately 800,000 cars were registered in os Angeles County in 1930, one per 2.7 residents. Some visitors from the east coast were dismayed at the endless urban sprawl and dismissed Los Angeles as a mere collection of suburbs in search of a city. But the freedom and mobility of a city built on wheels attracted floods of migrants to the city. The word “meteoric” in line 6 is closest in meaning to

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64. Octa: Have you ever been to Italy?
Rex: Yes, I have. I went there last year with my family.
Octa: How did you like it? Based on the dialogue, which of the following statement is correct?
Rex: It is hard to say. I suppose I like everything about that country.

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Octa asked if Rex had liked his journey to Italy based on Rex's response of "It is hard to say. I suppose I like everything about that country." This indicates that Octa is asking about Rex's opinion and experience of his trip to Italy.

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65. Study groups are commonly utilized by many student to prepare themselves for class discussions, examinations, or class presentation. They can also make use of it to review their weak points and learn new ideas. I myself find that we can learn more effectively in a study group. However, I can’t deny that study group have also some disadvantages. On the positive side a study groups gives the students motivation to study and update their readings because other members likely give them encouragement. It also helps them to learn new ideas as well as important points they missed on their readings so I could also share something. On the other hand, the disadvantage of a study group is the part of compelling the student to attend it after class or during their free time. Commitment among each member is also an important aspect in a study group. Hence, the members of a study group to set aside other activities to study together. To Join a study group or not is the student’s own choice, because there are other students who learn better when they do it on their own. If student thinks he/she will be learning effectively in group, he/she had better go on and enjoy the fun way of learning. The writer finds it necessary to join a study group because

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The writer finds it necessary to join a study group because his friends have more knowledge compared to him. This suggests that the writer believes that being in a study group will allow him to learn from his friends who have more knowledge and possibly fill in any gaps in his own understanding.

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66. Harry Potter and Philosopher’s Stones Judged by this first volume, the Harry Potter books are a fine addition to English children’s fantasy literature. Harry Potter, orphaned when his parents are killed by the evil wizard Voldemort, is taken in by his aunt and uncle, who are Muggles – ordinary, non-magical people. Harry is rather out of place there, but things improve greatly for him when goes to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry – except that one of the staff is in league with Voldemort. Part of the attention of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone comes from the familiar but at the same time exotic setting of an English public school, complete with houses and schoolboy adventures, in which Harry and his friends Ron and Hermione struggle to save the world and win the house cup. So Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will be a great Christmas present for kids who haven’t read it yet – and it is a book that adults (at least those without stunted imaginations) can read as well. A book review by Danny Yee @ 2000 https://dannyreviews.com/ The story of Harry Potter began when ....

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The correct answer is that Harry Potter's uncle and aunt adopted him. This is mentioned in the passage where it states that Harry Potter is taken in by his aunt and uncle, who are Muggles. This adoption by his aunt and uncle sets the stage for Harry's journey and his eventual enrollment at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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67. Harry Potter and Philosopher’s Stones Judged by this first volume, the Harry Potter books are a fine addition to English children’s fantasy literature. Harry Potter, orphaned when his parents are killed by the evil wizard Voldemort, is taken in by his aunt and uncle, who are Muggles – ordinary, non-magical people. Harry is rather out of place there, but things improve greatly for him when goes to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry – except that one of the staff is in league with Voldemort. Part of the attention of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone comes from the familiar but at the same time exotic setting of an English public school, complete with houses and schoolboy adventures, in which Harry and his friends Ron and Hermione struggle to save the world and win the house cup. So Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will be a great Christmas present for kids who haven’t read it yet – and it is a book that adults (at least those without stunted imaginations) can read as well. A book review by Danny Yee @ 2000 https://dannyreviews.com/ We can conclude from the first paragraph that ....

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The first paragraph states that Harry Potter is taken in by his aunt and uncle, who are Muggles, and that he is rather out of place there. However, things improve greatly for him when he goes to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This implies that Harry Potter lived in a non-magical place with his aunt and uncle, but then moves to a magical place when he goes to Hogwarts. Therefore, we can conclude from the first paragraph that Harry Potter lived in a magical place.

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68. It was the dawn of science and technology. Anything seemed possible even the creation of life itself. Victor Frankenstein becomes obsessed with this idea and works relentlessly to prove his theories; but the glory he imagined becomes a living nightmare - not only for him, but for hos friends and family too. Mary Shelley’s gothic horror story-frankenstein - was first published in 1818 and has been the inspiration behind numerous stage productions and films - many of which strayed a long way away from her original masterpiece. Classical comic presenting a full-colored graphic remains true to this classic tale, bringing the original story to life which has never been created before. This graphic novel is available in two versions: Original Text and Quick Text editions. The Original Text stays faithful to Shelley's original text, while the Quick Text brings the story up to date by presenting the text into a more simplified style so that the tale is accessible to all readers. The quick Text edition will allow you to soak up a general feeling for characters and locations, while the Original Text version will help you easily slip into the language in which the novel was written. Even if you're not studying the original, this graphic novel is worth buying. It's a great story, and should be one that everyone has the chance to read. Now, thanks to this release, even those who don't particularly like to read too much are given the chance to find this tale and hopefully it may encourage them to search out the original book too. As with the previous classical comics, the presentation is first class. The best grade glossy paper really helps to set this graphic novel head and shoulders above the usual comic book releases on the market. Not only, that you also get a pretty comprehensive biography of Shelley; Mary Shelley's family Tree; a feature that explains what life was like in the year of the book's release; and a brief Look on how Frankenstein has been adapted to many different formats over the years. The original text of Frankenstein graphic story makes the readers ...

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The original text of Frankenstein graphic story allows readers to understand the style of writing in its era. By staying faithful to Shelley's original text, readers can immerse themselves in the language and writing techniques used during that time period. This can provide insight into the historical context of the story and enhance the overall reading experience.

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69. Undead, Unwed, and I also wish I could say unread! Okay so here I think I have finally sunk to the bottom of the barrel to try to catch up and complete my challenge. I do have a bit of a thing for vampire novels! And that said I bought three different first in the series, to see if it would help me catch up and bring me back to target. Seriously, this was one of the trashiest novels I have ever read! It was OK and fun, but I feel like a complete fraud and fake adding this to the list of books I’ve read this year! But I did nevertheless read it! So it’s going to be added. Maybe one day when I’ve forgotten how bad this book was and just how trashy, I’ll read a few more in the series! But seriously guys I wouldn’t recommend it! The text mainly tells about….

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The text mainly expresses the opinion that the novel being discussed is very bad. The author mentions that they found it to be trashy and one of the worst novels they have ever read. They also feel like a fraud for including it in their list of books read for the year. The author states that they wouldn't recommend it and may only consider reading more in the series if they forget how bad this book was. Therefore, the correct answer is "an opinion on a novel."

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70. Undead, Unwed, and I also wish I could say unread! Okay so here I think I have finally sunk to the bottom of the barrel to try to catch up and complete my challenge. I do have a bit of a thing for vampire novels! And that said I bought three different first in the series, to see if it would help me catch up and bring me back to target. Seriously, this was one of the trashiest novels I have ever read! It was OK and fun, but I feel like a complete fraud and fake adding this to the list of books I’ve read this year! But I did nevertheless read it! So it’s going to be added. Maybe one day when I’ve forgotten how bad this book was and just how trashy, I’ll read a few more in the series! But seriously guys I wouldn’t recommend it! The Undead an Unwed is….

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The given correct answer is "a horror novel". This can be inferred from the context where the author mentions having a thing for vampire novels and describes the book as one of the trashiest novels they have ever read. Additionally, the title "Undead and Unwed" suggests a theme of horror or supernatural elements.

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