ERF Quiz 12-KK

The Yanbu' Refinery Department (YRD) Laboratory recently celebrated the selection of lab scientist Refaa E. Bajnaid's master's degree thesis for publication on ProQuest, a respected international scientific portal.

ProQuest partners with more than 9,000 publishers around the world, and is utilized by more than 98% of the world’s top 400 universities, and by 26,000 libraries in 150 countries.

Bajnaid, who holds a master's degree in chemistry from Western Illinois University, joined YRD labs in 2022 and developed a new synthesis method for deriving chemical compounds from indole. Her method reduced the number of synthesis steps, lowering costs and waste while improving safety and product purity. Bajnaid's achievements exemplify Aramco's efforts to recruit talented female employees in support of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals for sustainable development.

What is the main idea of the passage?

A) The selection of Refaa E. Bajnaid's master's degree thesis for publication.

B) The achievements of Aramco in recruiting talented female employees.

C) The importance of ProQuest in scientific research.

D) The development of a new synthesis method for deriving chemical compounds.

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• B

• C

• D

The Yanbu' Refinery Department (YRD) Laboratory recently celebrated the selection of lab scientist Refaa E. Bajnaid's master's degree thesis for publication on ProQuest, a respected international scientific portal.

ProQuest partners with more than 9,000 publishers around the world, and is utilized by more than 98% of the world’s top 400 universities, and by 26,000 libraries in 150 countries.

Bajnaid, who holds a master's degree in chemistry from Western Illinois University, joined YRD labs in 2022 and developed a new synthesis method for deriving chemical compounds from indole. Her method reduced the number of synthesis steps, lowering costs and waste while improving safety and product purity. Bajnaid's achievements exemplify Aramco's efforts to recruit talented female employees in support of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals for sustainable development.

Which sentence in the passage mentions the number of synthesis steps reduced by Bajnaid's method?

A) "Bajnaid, who holds a master's degree in chemistry from Western Illinois University, joined YRD labs in 2022 and developed a new synthesis method for deriving chemical compounds from indole."

B) "Her method reduced the number of synthesis steps, lowering costs and waste while improving safety and product purity."

C) "ProQuest partners with more than 9,000 publishers around the world, and is utilized by more than 98% of the world’s top 400 universities, and by 26,000 libraries in 150 countries."

D) "The Yanbu' Refinery Department (YRD) Laboratory recently celebrated the selection of lab scientist Refaa E. Bajnaid's master's degree thesis for publication on ProQuest, a respected international scientific portal."

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• B

• C

• D

The Yanbu' Refinery Department (YRD) Laboratory recently celebrated the selection of lab scientist Refaa E. Bajnaid's master's degree thesis for publication on ProQuest, a respected international scientific portal.

ProQuest partners with more than 9,000 publishers around the world, and is utilized by more than 98% of the world’s top 400 universities, and by 26,000 libraries in 150 countries.

Bajnaid, who holds a master's degree in chemistry from Western Illinois University, joined YRD labs in 2022 and developed a new synthesis method for deriving chemical compounds from indole. Her method reduced the number of synthesis steps, lowering costs and waste while improving safety and product purity. Bajnaid's achievements exemplify Aramco's efforts to recruit talented female employees in support of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals for sustainable development.

Which supporting point in the passage explains the benefits of Bajnaid's method?

A) It reduced the number of synthesis steps.

B) It improved safety and product purity.

C) It lowered costs and waste.

D) It is used by top universities.

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• B

• C

• D

The Yanbu' Refinery Department (YRD) Laboratory recently celebrated the selection of lab scientist Refaa E. Bajnaid's master's degree thesis for publication on ProQuest, a respected international scientific portal.

ProQuest partners with more than 9,000 publishers around the world, and is utilized by more than 98% of the world’s top 400 universities, and by 26,000 libraries in 150 countries.

Bajnaid, who holds a master's degree in chemistry from Western Illinois University, joined YRD labs in 2022 and developed a new synthesis method for deriving chemical compounds from indole. Her method reduced the number of synthesis steps, lowering costs and waste while improving safety and product purity. Bajnaid's achievements exemplify Aramco's efforts to recruit talented female employees in support of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals for sustainable development.

What can be inferred about Aramco's efforts from the passage?

A) They are focused on reducing waste in the chemical industry.

B) They are supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals.

C) They are recruiting only male employees.

D) They are not interested in sustainable development.

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• B

• C

• D

The Yanbu' Refinery Department (YRD) Laboratory recently celebrated the selection of lab scientist Refaa E. Bajnaid's master's degree thesis for publication on ProQuest, a respected international scientific portal.

ProQuest partners with more than 9,000 publishers around the world, and is utilized by more than 98% of the world’s top 400 universities, and by 26,000 libraries in 150 countries.

Bajnaid, who holds a master's degree in chemistry from Western Illinois University, joined YRD labs in 2022 and developed a new synthesis method for deriving chemical compounds from indole. Her method reduced the number of synthesis steps, lowering costs and waste while improving safety and product purity. Bajnaid's achievements exemplify Aramco's efforts to recruit talented female employees in support of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals for sustainable development.

What does "indole" refer to in the passage?

A) A type of chemical compound.

B) A method of synthesis.

C) A university.

D) A scientific portal.

• A

• B

• C

• D

The Yanbu' Refinery Department (YRD) Laboratory recently celebrated the selection of lab scientist Refaa E. Bajnaid's master's degree thesis for publication on ProQuest, a respected international scientific portal.

ProQuest partners with more than 9,000 publishers around the world, and is utilized by more than 98% of the world’s top 400 universities, and by 26,000 libraries in 150 countries.

Bajnaid, who holds a master's degree in chemistry from Western Illinois University, joined YRD labs in 2022 and developed a new synthesis method for deriving chemical compounds from indole. Her method reduced the number of synthesis steps, lowering costs and waste while improving safety and product purity. Bajnaid's achievements exemplify Aramco's efforts to recruit talented female employees in support of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals for sustainable development.

What does "Vision" refer to in the context of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030?

A) A type of university.

B) A type of chemical compound.

C) A scientific portal.

D) A plan for the future.

• A

• B

• C

• D

The Yanbu' Refinery Department (YRD) Laboratory recently celebrated the selection of lab scientist Refaa E. Bajnaid's master's degree thesis for publication on ProQuest, a respected international scientific portal.

ProQuest partners with more than 9,000 publishers around the world, and is utilized by more than 98% of the world’s top 400 universities, and by 26,000 libraries in 150 countries.

Bajnaid, who holds a master's degree in chemistry from Western Illinois University, joined YRD labs in 2022 and developed a new synthesis method for deriving chemical compounds from indole. Her method reduced the number of synthesis steps, lowering costs and waste while improving safety and product purity. Bajnaid's achievements exemplify Aramco's efforts to recruit talented female employees in support of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals for sustainable development.

Who is referred to by the pronoun "her" in the passage?

A) ProQuest.

B) Aramco.

C) Refaa E. Bajnaid.

D) The Yanbu' Refinery Department.

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• B

• C

• D

Environmental Awareness and Energy Efficiency

In line with the company’s environmental awareness program to enhance Riyadh Refinery Department (RRD) employees’ awareness of energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, the refinery has successfully conducted the Environmental and Energy Awareness Campaign under the theme of “Green Refinery: The Road to Net Zero Economy” on Dec. 1, 2022, in RRD. The theme of the campaign complements the Kingdom’s goal to reach net zero emissions by 2060, announced as part of the Saudi Green Initiative which is more efficient and quicker than other campaigns around the world.

1-What is the main idea of the text?

a) The Riyadh Refinery Department's (RRD) efforts to enhance energy efficiency.

b) The Saudi Green Initiative and its goal to reach net zero emissions.

c) The Environmental and Energy Awareness Campaign.

d) The Kingdom's commitment to environmental sustainability.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Environmental Awareness and Energy Efficiency

In line with the company’s environmental awareness program to enhance Riyadh Refinery Department (RRD) employees’ awareness of energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, the refinery has successfully conducted the Environmental and Energy Awareness Campaign under the theme of “Green Refinery: The Road to Net Zero Economy” on Dec. 1, 2022, in RRD. The theme of the campaign complements the Kingdom’s goal to reach net zero emissions by 2060, announced as part of the Saudi Green Initiative which is more efficient and quicker than other campaigns around the world.

2-Which of the following statements can be inferred from the text by skimming and scanning?

a) The campaign was held in December 2022.

b) The campaign was held in the Riyadh Refinery Department.

c) The campaign was part of the Saudi Green Initiative.

d) The campaign aimed to enhance energy efficiency.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Environmental Awareness and Energy Efficiency

In line with the company’s environmental awareness program to enhance Riyadh Refinery Department (RRD) employees’ awareness of energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, the refinery has successfully conducted the Environmental and Energy Awareness Campaign under the theme of “Green Refinery: The Road to Net Zero Economy” on Dec. 1, 2022, in RRD. The theme of the campaign complements the Kingdom’s goal to reach net zero emissions by 2060, announced as part of the Saudi Green Initiative which is more efficient and quicker than other campaigns around the world.

3-What are some of the supporting points mentioned in the text for the main idea?

a) The campaign was held in December 2022.

b) The campaign does not have any aims.

c) The Kingdom’s goal to reach net zero emissions by 2060.

d) The campaign was part of the Saudi Green Initiative.

• A

• B

• C

• D