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WorksheetsERF Review Quizzes - 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 59mins
Jubail, located in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, is known for its natural beauty and diverse tourism offerings, in addition to being one of the largest industrial cities in the world. The city features impressive infrastructure, parks, beaches, and a variety of sports, cultural, and social activities. Jubail also hosts the Jubail Marine Wildlife Sanctuary, the first marine protected area in the western Arabian Gulf, which consists of two large coastal embankment systems and five offshore coral islands covering approximately 2,300 square kilometers with more than 400 kilometers of coastline, and is home to migratory birds and turtles. The landscape around Jubail is striking, with desert sands flowing into the sea in some places and brackish waters with lush vegetation in others, and a thick slab of salt further inland, yet despite its industrial reputation, Jubail offers a unique blend of natural beauty, tourism, and industrial development, making it an essential part of Saudi Arabia's economic growth.
What is the main purpose of the text?
To highlight the natural beauty, diverse tourism offerings, and industrial development of Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
To provide a recipe for a traditional Saudi Arabian dish
To promote a new hotel opening in Jubail
To discuss the history of Jubail's industrial sector
What does the word 'sanctuary' mean?
A musical instrument
A type of food
A fast mode of transportation
A place of refuge or safety
"yet despite its industrial reputation, Jubail offers a unique blend of natural beauty, tourism, and industrial development"
The word 'despite' is an example of what signal word?
indicate continuation
indicate a change of direction
to show sequence or time order
emphasize importance
The landscape around Jubail is striking, with desert sands flowing into the sea in some places and brackish waters with lush vegetation in others, and a thick slab of salt further inland, yet despite its industrial reputation, Jubail offers a unique blend of natural beauty"
What does the pronoun 'its' refer to in this sentence?
history of Jubail
landscape around Jubail
population of Jubail
weather in Jubail
What would be considered a supporting point in this text?
Jubail is known for its natural beauty and diverse tourism offerings
Jubail hosts the Jubail Marine Wildlife Sanctuary
Jubail is one of the largest industrial cities in the world
The sanctuary consists of two large coastal embankment systems and five offshore coral islands.
What is the main purpose of the text?
To analyze the historical context of the topic
To inform the reader about a specific topic
To entertain the reader with fictional stories
To provide a step-by-step guide on how to do something
What is the main reason for the full closure of the intersection at Sixth Street outside Khobar Gate??
Routine Maintenance
Emergency repairs
Second phase of enhancements
Installation of new traffic lights
In the sentence “While the gate will remain operational throughout the full span of the enhancement project, we recommend using other gates to avoid delays during your commute,” what does the pronoun “we” refer to?
The drivers
The community members
The enhancement project team
Community services
What can be inferred from the text about the expected impact of the enhancement project on commuters?
Commuters will not be affected at all
Commuters are likely to experience delays and should consider alternative routes
The Khobar Gate will be permanently closed
The enhancements will be completed in a few days
Which of the following statements from the text is considered an opinion?
“The Second Phase of the enhancements of Sixth Street will commence on July 5, 2024.”
“This necessitates the full closure of the existing intersection and the amendments of the detour plan.”
“We appreciate your patience and look forward to providing you with an improved experience.”
“For more information on the impacted area and alternative routes, please click this video link.”
Nabil I. Al-Bassam concluded a successful 36-year career with Saudi Aramco, joining the company in 1962 as a specialist in the Public Relations Department and rising through the ranks to serve as senior vice president by 1988 when the company became 100% Saudi-owned. Al-Bassam was selected for out-of-Kingdom training in 1965 and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the American University in Beirut in 1971. He then played a significant role in the company's growing financial operations, being promoted to various positions in the Treasurer's organization, and was selected for Aramco's prestigious Advanced Degree Program in 1976, earning a master's degree in management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1977. Al-Bassam's retirement on November 1 as executive vice president, Finance and Relations, and a member of the Board of Directors marked the end of his dedicated service to Saudi Aramco.
What is the main idea of the text?
Detailing Nabil I. Al-Bassam's unsuccessful career with Saudi Aramco
Discussing Nabil I. Al-Bassam's hobbies outside of work
Exploring the history of Saudi Aramco's founding
Highlighting Nabil I. Al-Bassam's successful career with Saudi Aramco and his contributions to the company.
What statement is considered an opinion?
Al-Bassam earned a master's degree in management from Harvard University in 1977
Al-Bassam was promoted to various positions in the Engineering Department
He played a significant role in the company's growing financial operations
Al-Bassam joined Saudi Aramco in 1962 as a specialist in the Public Relations Department
What does the pronoun "he" refer to in the sentence "He then played a significant role in the company's growing financial operations, being promoted to various positions in the Treasurer's organization"?
Saudi Aramco
The American University in Beirut
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Nabil I. Al-Bassam
Based on the information provided in the passage, which of the following best describes the writer's stance?
The writer is critical of Nabil I. Al-Bassam's career progression at Saudi Aramco.
The writer is neutral and simply presents the facts about Al-Bassam's career.
The writer is admiring of Al-Bassam's successful and dedicated career at Saudi Aramco.
The writer is speculating about the reasons behind Al-Bassam's career moves.
"and was selected for Aramco's prestigious Advanced Degree Program in 1976"
What is the primary definition of the word "prestigious"?
Practicing conjuring tricks or illusions
Extremely honored and esteemed
Having a good reputation and standing above others in importance or achievement
Requiring a lot of skill or effort
Saudi Aramco has long been recognized as a leader in environmental protection in the Kingdom, taking great care to preserve the natural habitat and quality of the land, sea, and air across its operations. Recently, the company was recognized for its commitment during its participation in the Prince Sultan Environmental Contest for beach cleaning, receiving a plaque for its contribution to environmental protection. In written remarks at the awards celebration, Sa'd Al-'Uthman, Deputy of the Amirate of the Eastern Province, acknowledged Saudi Aramco's longstanding concern for the environment, exemplified by its environmentally safe practices that ensure clean shorelines and oil platforms safe for marine life, as well as the company's diligence in maintaining air quality, noting its significant positive influence on the community in this regard, and wishing the company continued success in meeting its objectives of environmental protection.
What is the overall stance of the writer towards Saudi Aramco's environmental protection efforts?
Positive and appreciative
Neutral and indifferent
Uninformed and dismissive
Negative and critical
What does the pronoun "its" refer to in the sentence "taking great care to preserve the natural habitat and quality of the land, sea, and air across its operations"?
The Kingdom
Saudi Aramco
The environment
The natural habitat
Saudi Aramco has long been recognized as a leader in environmental protection in the Kingdom, taking great care to preserve the natural habitat and quality of the land, sea, and air across its operations. Recently, the company was recognized for its commitment during its participation in the Prince Sultan Environmental Contest for beach cleaning, receiving a plaque for its contribution to environmental protection. In written remarks at the awards celebration, Sa'd Al-'Uthman, Deputy of the Amirate of the Eastern Province, acknowledged Saudi Aramco's longstanding concern for the environment, exemplified by its environmentally safe practices that ensure clean shorelines and oil platforms safe for marine life, as well as the company's diligence in maintaining air quality, noting its significant positive influence on the community in this regard, and wishing the company continued success in meeting its objectives of environmental protection.
What is the main point of the text?
Saudi Aramco's contribution to the automotive sector
Saudi Aramco's success in the fashion industry
Saudi Aramco's involvement in space exploration
Saudi Aramco's commitment to environmental protection and recognition for its efforts.
Saudi Aramco has long been recognized as a leader in environmental protection in the Kingdom, taking great care to preserve the natural habitat and quality of the land, sea, and air across its operations. Recently, the company was recognized for its commitment during its participation in the Prince Sultan Environmental Contest for beach cleaning, receiving a plaque for its contribution to environmental protection. In written remarks at the awards celebration, Sa'd Al-'Uthman, Deputy of the Amirate of the Eastern Province, acknowledged Saudi Aramco's longstanding concern for the environment, exemplified by its environmentally safe practices that ensure clean shorelines and oil platforms safe for marine life, as well as the company's diligence in maintaining air quality, noting its significant positive influence on the community in this regard, and wishing the company continued success in meeting its objectives of environmental protection.
What statement from this text is considered an opinion?
acknowledged Saudi Aramco's longstanding concern for the environment
noting its significant positive influence on the community in this regard
receiving a plaque for its contribution to environmental protection
Sa'd Al-'Uthman, Deputy of the Amirate of the Eastern Province
What can you infer from the statement, "Saudi Aramco has long been recognized as a leader in environmental protection in the Kingdom"?
Saudi Aramco does not prioritize environmental preservation
Saudi Aramco is recognized as a leader in environmental protection in the Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Aramco has a negative impact on the environment
Saudi Aramco is not concerned about environmental protection
