WorksheetsSection 2: PRACTICE and Section 3: PRACTICE 1
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 57mins
In line 4, the writer uses the phrase as a result to show that...
sentence 3 is more accurate than sentence 4
sentence 4 is more important than sentence 3
the idea in sentence 4 is caused by the idea in sentence 3
the idea in sentence 4 is the opposite of the idea in sentence 3
In line 11 of the health advisory, which activity best matches the physicians’ advice?
A woman in her twenties learning to play tennis
A woman in her thirties watching the news every night
A woman in her forties walking three miles a day
A woman in her sixties learning a foreign language
The writer distinguishes between leasing and buying by emphasizing the...
affordability of leasing a car
high cost of purchasing a car
similarities of both options
pros and cons of the options
In line 6, what phrase can best replace within their reach?
their ability to select
in their price range
for their needs
of their liking
Which sentence would make the best conclusion to this article?
Leasing the newest model beats owning an older one.
The decision depends on each person’s situation.
It is obvious that leasing involves too many costs.
Most experts see little difference between leasing and buying.
Which argument does the writer use to reject the idea that leasing makes financial sense?
freedom to sell the car at any time
determine the asking price
select newer makes and models
payments never end
Which paragraph addresses the issue of preparing in advance for a new job?
paragraph 2
paragraph 3
paragraph 4
paragraph 5
In paragraph 1, which of these sentences could best replace the phrase everyone accepts that you’re a novice in their world?
People assume that you are knowledgeable in your field.
People understand that you are interested and ready to work.
People believe that you are going to be a good fit for the job.
People realize that you are unfamiliar with the company and the job.
For what purpose did the writer most likely write this article?
to assist readers in finding a different kind of job
to persuade readers to help new employees blend in
to teach readers ways to get along with new co-workers
to entertain readers with an interesting workplace story
What recommendation does the writer offer?
Research new procedures to suggest to co-workers.
Keep a brief record of new information to remember.
Think carefully before asking questions about operations.
Be careful that you do not call people by an incorrect name.
The writer indicates that most new employees...
have not done enough research
feel apprehensive in the beginning
are eager to learn all the guidelines
are too nervous to share their opinions
According to the two charts, Porter City and Santa Bella spend the largest percentage of their water-cleanup budgets on...
Street Sweeping
Beach Clean-Up
Manual Clean-Up
Storm Drain Maintenance
What is a reason the cities are spending money on water clean-up?
to satisfy community complaints
to increase visitors to the city
to reduce the use of plastics
to protect local wildlife
In the first paragraph of Vincent’s letter, which word can best replace face without changing the meaning?
demonstrate
encounter
impose
challenge
Jane supports her belief that older workers contribute to the problems of younger workers by...
blaming older workers for a
weakened economy
emphasizing that younger workers
are over-educated
explaining that younger people need
to work harder
criticizing older workers for staying
on the job too long
Jane could have provided more evidence for her position by highlighting the...
unemployment rate of young people
value of older people staying employed
usefulness of foreign competition
increasing demand for younger workers
What would be the best alternative title for this article?
Why Is College Ultimately the Best Route to Career Success?
How Much Education Do Effective Workers Really Require?
Is College or Vocational Training the Ultimate Answer?
Are European Companies Transforming the Labor Market?
What word could best replace the underlined word hence as used by the PRO writer?
briefly
except
therefore
yet
Nadine Ng’s argument supports the claim that a college education is not for everyone by explaining that...
many students who start college
never graduate
a college education limits students’
career choices
a majority of students transfer to
vocational courses
colleges put too much emphasis on
remedial classes
