Summarizing Phrases

1. The company experienced a significant increase in profits due to the successful marketing campaign.

• A. The company's profits remained stable.

• • B. The marketing campaign boosted profits.

• • C. The company struggled financially

Despite the unfavorable weather conditions, the outdoor event was attended by a large number of people.

• • A. Many attended the event despite bad weather.

• • B. The event was canceled due to bad weather.

• • C. Only a few people attended the event.

She quickly realized that the task was more challenging than she had initially anticipated.

• • A. The task was easier than she thought.

• • B. The task was harder than she thought.

• • C. She completed the task quickly.

The new policy aims to improve the overall efficiency of the department by streamlining various processes.

• • A. The policy aims to make the department more efficient.

• • B. The policy complicates department processes.

• • C. The policy has no effect on efficiency.

He dedicated a considerable amount of time and effort to complete the project before the deadline.

• • A. He finished the project without effort.

• • B. He did not complete the project on time.

• • C. He worked hard to finish the project on time.

i) What is the Amazon rainforest often called?

• • A. The heart of the Earth

• • B. The lungs of the Earth

• • C. The brain of the Earth

ii) What percentage of the world's oxygen is produced by the Amazon rainforest?

• • A. 10%

• • B. 15%

• • C. 20%

iii) What are some of the threats to the Amazon rainforest mentioned in the paragraph?

• • A. Urbanization and industrialization

• • B. Illegal logging, agricultural expansion, and wildfires

• • C. Tourism and pollution

iv) What could be the consequences of the loss of large areas of the Amazon rainforest?

• • A. Increased urban development

• • B. Improvement in climate stability

• • C. Severe consequences for global biodiversity and climate stability

Choose the best summary of the given paragraph.

• • A. Maria visited Paris, enjoyed the sights, and planned to return.

• • B. Maria disliked Paris and decided never to go back.

• • C. Maria went to Paris for a business trip and found it boring.

• • D. Maria saved money for a trip to Paris but canceled it at the last minute.