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Section 2: PRACTICE and Section 3: PRACTICE 1

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 57mins

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Class
Date
1.

In line 4, the writer uses the phrase as a result to show that...

a)

sentence 3 is more accurate than sentence 4

b)

sentence 4 is more important than sentence 3

c)

the idea in sentence 4 is caused by the idea in sentence 3

d)

the idea in sentence 4 is the opposite of the idea in sentence 3

2.

In line 11 of the health advisory, which activity best matches the physicians’ advice?

a)

A woman in her twenties learning to play tennis

b)

A woman in her thirties watching the news every night

c)

A woman in her forties walking three miles a day

d)

A woman in her sixties learning a foreign language

3.

The writer distinguishes between leasing and buying by emphasizing the...

a)

affordability of leasing a car

b)

high cost of purchasing a car

c)

similarities of both options

d)

pros and cons of the options

4.

In line 6, what phrase can best replace within their reach?

a)

their ability to select

b)

in their price range

c)

for their needs

d)

of their liking

5.

Which sentence would make the best conclusion to this article?

a)

Leasing the newest model beats owning an older one.

b)

The decision depends on each person’s situation.

c)

It is obvious that leasing involves too many costs.

d)

Most experts see little difference between leasing and buying.

6.

Which argument does the writer use to reject the idea that leasing makes financial sense?

a)

freedom to sell the car at any time

b)

determine the asking price

c)

select newer makes and models

d)

payments never end

7.

Which paragraph addresses the issue of preparing in advance for a new job?

a)

paragraph 2

b)

paragraph 3

c)

paragraph 4

d)

paragraph 5

8.

In paragraph 1, which of these sentences could best replace the phrase everyone accepts that you’re a novice in their world?

a)

People assume that you are knowledgeable in your field.

b)

People understand that you are interested and ready to work.

c)

People believe that you are going to be a good fit for the job.

d)

People realize that you are unfamiliar with the company and the job.

9.

For what purpose did the writer most likely write this article?

a)

to assist readers in finding a different kind of job

b)

to persuade readers to help new employees blend in

c)

to teach readers ways to get along with new co-workers

d)

to entertain readers with an interesting workplace story

10.

What recommendation does the writer offer?

a)

Research new procedures to suggest to co-workers.

b)

Keep a brief record of new information to remember.

c)

Think carefully before asking questions about operations.

d)

Be careful that you do not call people by an incorrect name.

11.

The writer indicates that most new employees...

a)

have not done enough research

b)

feel apprehensive in the beginning

c)

are eager to learn all the guidelines

d)

are too nervous to share their opinions

12.

According to the two charts, Porter City and Santa Bella spend the largest percentage of their water-cleanup budgets on...

a)

Street Sweeping

b)

Beach Clean-Up

c)

Manual Clean-Up

d)

Storm Drain Maintenance

13.

What is a reason the cities are spending money on water clean-up?

a)

to satisfy community complaints

b)

to increase visitors to the city

c)

to reduce the use of plastics

d)

to protect local wildlife

14.

In the first paragraph of Vincent’s letter, which word can best replace face without changing the meaning?

a)

demonstrate

b)

encounter

c)

impose

d)

challenge

15.

Jane supports her belief that older workers contribute to the problems of younger workers by...

a)

blaming older workers for a

weakened economy

b)

emphasizing that younger workers

are over-educated

c)

explaining that younger people need

to work harder

d)

criticizing older workers for staying

on the job too long

16.

Jane could have provided more evidence for her position by highlighting the...

a)

unemployment rate of young people

b)

value of older people staying employed

c)

usefulness of foreign competition

d)

increasing demand for younger workers

17.

What would be the best alternative title for this article?

a)

Why Is College Ultimately the Best Route to Career Success?

b)

How Much Education Do Effective Workers Really Require?

c)

Is College or Vocational Training the Ultimate Answer?

d)

Are European Companies Transforming the Labor Market?

18.

What word could best replace the underlined word hence as used by the PRO writer?

a)

briefly

b)

except

c)

therefore

d)

yet

19.

Nadine Ng’s argument supports the claim that a college education is not for everyone by explaining that...

a)

many students who start college

never graduate

b)

a college education limits students’

career choices

c)

a majority of students transfer to

vocational courses

d)

colleges put too much emphasis on

remedial classes