(01/2025) Advanced Reading Test

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

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

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

3. In paragraph 1, "revolutionary concept in retail" Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined words?

• A) A traditional approach to shopping

• B) An innovative idea in selling goods

• C) A regressive method of commerce

• D) An obsolete system of trade

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

• A) The stores disregard customer preferences

• B) The stores use outdated technology

• C) The stores adapt to consumer demand

• D) The stores have limited product offerings

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

• A) Penalize shoppers

• B) Discourage visitors

• C) Motivate consumers

• D) Confuse patrons

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 efficient shopping experience

• C) They provide human interaction

• D) They are designed to be fault-tolerant

7. What does the writer imply in the phrase "redefine our shopping experiences" in paragraph 4?

The writer implies that__________, introducing new standards and expectations for retail experiences.

Questions for Passage 2: The Rise of Unmanned Convenience Stores

 

8. Find a word in paragraph 5 that means "spread".

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 assistance from staff.

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

• A) Complicate the purchasing process

• B) Organize a smooth and effortless shopping journey

• C) Create a disjointed retail environment

• D) Implement a time-consuming shopping method