ERF Review Quizzes - 2

Jubail, located in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, is known for its natural beauty and diverse tourism offerings, in addition to being one of the largest industrial cities in the world. The city features impressive infrastructure, parks, beaches, and a variety of sports, cultural, and social activities. Jubail also hosts the Jubail Marine Wildlife Sanctuary, the first marine protected area in the western Arabian Gulf, which consists of two large coastal embankment systems and five offshore coral islands covering approximately 2,300 square kilometers with more than 400 kilometers of coastline, and is home to migratory birds and turtles. The landscape around Jubail is striking, with desert sands flowing into the sea in some places and brackish waters with lush vegetation in others, and a thick slab of salt further inland, yet despite its industrial reputation, Jubail offers a unique blend of natural beauty, tourism, and industrial development, making it an essential part of Saudi Arabia's economic growth.

What is the main purpose of the text?

• To highlight the natural beauty, diverse tourism offerings, and industrial development of Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

• To provide a recipe for a traditional Saudi Arabian dish

• To promote a new hotel opening in Jubail

• To discuss the history of Jubail's industrial sector

Answer explanation

To highlight the natural beauty, diverse tourism offerings, and industrial development of Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

What does the word 'sanctuary' mean?

• A musical instrument

• A type of food

• A fast mode of transportation

• A place of refuge or safety

Answer explanation

The word 'sanctuary' means a place of refuge or safety, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

"yet despite its industrial reputation, Jubail offers a unique blend of natural beauty, tourism, and industrial development"

The word 'despite' is an example of what signal word?

• indicate continuation

• indicate a change of direction

• to show sequence or time order

• emphasize importance

Answer explanation

The word 'despite' indicates a change of direction, highlighting a contrast between the industrial reputation of Jubail and its unique blend of natural beauty, tourism, and industrial development.

The landscape around Jubail is striking, with desert sands flowing into the sea in some places and brackish waters with lush vegetation in others, and a thick slab of salt further inland, yet despite its industrial reputation, Jubail offers a unique blend of natural beauty"

What does the pronoun 'its' refer to in this sentence?

• history of Jubail

• landscape around Jubail

• population of Jubail

• weather in Jubail

Answer explanation

The pronoun 'its' refers to the landscape around Jubail, as it is the subject being described in the sentence.

What would be considered a supporting point in this text?

• 1. Jubail is known for its natural beauty and diverse tourism offerings

• 1. Jubail hosts the Jubail Marine Wildlife Sanctuary

• 1. Jubail is one of the largest industrial cities in the world

• The sanctuary consists of two large coastal embankment systems and five offshore coral islands.

Answer explanation

The supporting point in the text is that the sanctuary consists of two large coastal embankment systems and five offshore coral islands.

What is the main purpose of the text?

• To analyze the historical context of the topic

• To inform the reader about a specific topic

• To entertain the reader with fictional stories

• To provide a step-by-step guide on how to do something

Answer explanation

To inform the reader about a specific topic

What is the main reason for the full closure of the intersection at Sixth Street outside Khobar Gate??

• Routine Maintenance

• Emergency repairs

• Second phase of enhancements

• Installation of new traffic lights

Answer explanation

The main reason for the full closure of the intersection at Sixth Street outside Khobar Gate is the second phase of enhancements.

In the sentence “While the gate will remain operational throughout the full span of the enhancement project, we recommend using other gates to avoid delays during your commute,” what does the pronoun “we” refer to?

• The drivers

• The community members

• The enhancement project team

• Community services

Answer explanation

The pronoun 'we' refers to Community services as they are recommending using other gates to avoid delays during the commute.

What can be inferred from the text about the expected impact of the enhancement project on commuters?

• Commuters will not be affected at all

• Commuters are likely to experience delays and should consider alternative routes

• The Khobar Gate will be permanently closed

• The enhancements will be completed in a few days

Answer explanation

Commuters are likely to experience delays and should consider alternative routes

Which of the following statements from the text is considered an opinion?

• “The Second Phase of the enhancements of Sixth Street will commence on July 5, 2024.”

• “This necessitates the full closure of the existing intersection and the amendments of the detour plan.”

• “We appreciate your patience and look forward to providing you with an improved experience.”

• “For more information on the impacted area and alternative routes, please click this video link.”

Answer explanation

The statement 'We appreciate your patience and look forward to providing you with an improved experience.' is an opinion because it expresses a subjective view or sentiment.