(10/2024) Intermediate Reading Quiz

Q1:  Find a word in paragraph 1 that means "common" or "widespread".

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Q2:  Use ONE word to complete the following statement based on the information in paragraph 2:
The use of coupons promotes ________ savings behaviour.

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Q3: In paragraph 3, the writer uses "allocation" to describe:

• A. How people divide their money for different things.

• B. The way to look for coupons.

• C. How people try to get the best deals.

• D. The steps to use coupons in stores.

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Q4: Which of the following ideas can we understand from paragraph 3?

• A. Using coupons helps save money and resources.

• B. Everyone who shops uses coupons.

• C. You can only find coupons for expensive things.

• D. Using coupons makes people spend too much money.

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Q5: What do 'amass' and 'capitalize' mean in the context of paragraphs 1 and 2?
'Amass' means to accumulate_____________________, while 'capitalize' means to take advantage of___________________.

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Q6: What does the writer imply in the phrase "market-driven behaviour" in paragraph 3?
The writer implies that couponing reflects____________________.

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Q7:  What is 'indispensable' in paragraph 4?
'Indispensable' means it is necessary for savvy shoppers to_____________.

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Q8: According to paragraph 5, how do some consumers use coupons?

• A. They use all available coupons.

• B. They only use coupons for expensive items.

• C. They use coupons infrequently or for specific items.

• D. They never use coupons at all.

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Q9: What does 'This' refer to in the last sentence of paragraph 5?
 'This' refers to________.

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Q10: Which phrase in paragraph 6 best describes the culture of couponing?

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