(01/2025) Intermediate Reading Test

1. Find a word in paragraph 1 that means "independent".

2. Use ONE word to complete the following statement based on the information in paragraph 1:

Unmanned convenience stores use a ______ system to check customers' identity when they enter.

3. In paragraph 1, "gained significant traction" Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined words?

• A) lost importance

• B) become more popular

• C) stayed the same

• D) caused problems

4. Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 2?

• A) The stores don't care about the environment.

• B) The stores use old technology.

• C) The stores adapt to customer needs.

• D) The stores have limited product offerings.

5. According to paragraph 3, "incentivize customers" implies?

• A) punish customers

• B) ignore customers

• C) encourage customers

• D) confuse customers

6. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of unmanned convenience stores in paragraph 4?

• A) They may become more mobile.

• B) They offer a more integrated shopping experience.

• C) They provide human interaction.

• D) They may change how we think about retail.

7. What does the writer imply in the phrase "redefine how we think about retail" in paragraph 4?

The writer implies that unmanned convenience stores will______________ of shopping experiences.

Questions for Passage 2: The Rise of Unmanned Convenience Stores

8. Find a word in paragraph 5 that means "make better".

9. Use ONE word to complete the following statement based on the information in paragraph 5:

Unmanned convenience stores allow customers to shop ______ without needing help from staff.

10. In paragraph 5, "orchestrate a seamless shopping experience" Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined words?

• A) create a difficult shopping process

• B) organize a smooth shopping experience

• C) make shopping more expensive

• D) slow down the shopping process