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1. The remote job market is growing quickly, and there are many high-paying jobs available for people who
want to work from anywhere in the world. This trend is opening up new opportunities for professionals
who prefer the flexibility and convenience of working remotely.
For mid-senior level job seekers, the highest-paying remote positions include software developers, sales
representatives and account executives, growth marketers, product specialists, and financial analysts.
These roles offer salaries ranging from $34,000 to $156,000 per year, making them attractive options for
experienced professionals looking to advance their careers while working from home.
For entry-level job seekers, there are also several high-paying remote positions available. The top jobs
in this category are operations coordinators or project managers, virtual assistants, content writers,
junior web developers, and customer support representatives. These positions offer salaries ranging
from $10,000 to $50,000 per year, providing a good starting point for those new to the job market.
With the right skills and experience, remote work can provide the freedom to work from anywhere in the
world while earning a competitive salary. This flexibility allows professionals to balance their work and
personal lives more effectively, making remote work an increasingly popular choice for many.
The word advance has a similar meaning to...

a) start b) develop

c) change d) expand

e) add

2. The remote job market is growing quickly, and there are many high-paying jobs available for people who
want to work from anywhere in the world. This trend is opening up new opportunities for professionals
who prefer the flexibility and convenience of working remotely.
For mid-senior level job seekers, the highest-paying remote positions include software developers, sales
representatives and account executives, growth marketers, product specialists, and financial analysts.
These roles offer salaries ranging from $34,000 to $156,000 per year, making them attractive options for
experienced professionals looking to advance their careers while working from home.
For entry-level job seekers, there are also several high-paying remote positions available. The top jobs
in this category are operations coordinators or project managers, virtual assistants, content writers,
junior web developers, and customer support representatives. These positions offer salaries ranging
from $10,000 to $50,000 per year, providing a good starting point for those new to the job market.
With the right skills and experience, remote work can provide the freedom to work from anywhere in the
world while earning a competitive salary. This flexibility allows professionals to balance their work and
personal lives more effectively, making remote work an increasingly popular choice for many.
According to the passage, what might be the main reason remote work has become more popular
among professionals?

a) Increased number of people want to work b) Higher salaries offered by remote jobs
remotely

c) The opportunity to balance work and personal d) Unlimited options for entry-level job seekers
life better

e) Lack of job security in on-site positions

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3. The remote job market is growing quickly, and there are many high-paying jobs available for people who
want to work from anywhere in the world. This trend is opening up new opportunities for professionals
who prefer the flexibility and convenience of working remotely.
For mid-senior level job seekers, the highest-paying remote positions include software developers, sales
representatives and account executives, growth marketers, product specialists, and financial analysts.
These roles offer salaries ranging from $34,000 to $156,000 per year, making them attractive options for
experienced professionals looking to advance their careers while working from home.
For entry-level job seekers, there are also several high-paying remote positions available. The top jobs
in this category are operations coordinators or project managers, virtual assistants, content writers,
junior web developers, and customer support representatives. These positions offer salaries ranging
from $10,000 to $50,000 per year, providing a good starting point for those new to the job market.
With the right skills and experience, remote work can provide the freedom to work from anywhere in the
world while earning a competitive salary. This flexibility allows professionals to balance their work and
personal lives more effectively, making remote work an increasingly popular choice for many.
Which of the following assumptions can be made about the remote job market based on the information
given in the passage?

a) Remote jobs are available only for technology- b) Remote work primarily benefits senior-level
related positions. professionals.

c) Remote positions offer opportunities across d) Entry-level job seekers earn more than mid-
various experience levels. senior professionals in remote roles.

e) Remote job markets are declining due to low

salaries.

4. The remote job market is growing quickly, and there are many high-paying jobs available for people who
want to work from anywhere in the world. This trend is opening up new opportunities for professionals
who prefer the flexibility and convenience of working remotely.
For mid-senior level job seekers, the highest-paying remote positions include software developers, sales
representatives and account executives, growth marketers, product specialists, and financial analysts.
These roles offer salaries ranging from $34,000 to $156,000 per year, making them attractive options for
experienced professionals looking to advance their careers while working from home.
For entry-level job seekers, there are also several high-paying remote positions available. The top jobs
in this category are operations coordinators or project managers, virtual assistants, content writers,
junior web developers, and customer support representatives. These positions offer salaries ranging
from $10,000 to $50,000 per year, providing a good starting point for those new to the job market.
With the right skills and experience, remote work can provide the freedom to work from anywhere in the
world while earning a competitive salary. This flexibility allows professionals to balance their work and
personal lives more effectively, making remote work an increasingly popular choice for many.
If the trend of remote work continues to grow, what could be a potential long-term impact on traditional
office-based employment models?

a) Increased demand for large office spaces b) A shift towards more flexible and remote-
friendly work arrangements

c) Increased opportunities for professional d) Decreased need for digital communication tools
advancement

e) Growth in modern industries that require on-site

presence

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5. The line graph shows the number of books that were borrowed in four different months in 2014 from four
village libraries, and the pie chart shows the percentage of books, by type, that were borrowed over this
time.
The line graph depicts the number of books that were loaned out from four libraries over a four-month
period, and the pie chart illustrates the proportions of books borrowed in terms of genre. It is
immediately apparent that the borrowing patterns for each library were quite varied and that fiction was
by far the most popular type of book.
The borrowing of books at Sutton Wood and Ryeslip began fairly high, at 250 and 300 per month in
June, respectively. However, while book borrowing at Ryeslip fell steadily to around 175 at the end of
the period, borrowing at Sutton Wood followed a much more erratic pattern. It plummeted to 100 in
August, before then rising steeply to finish at 300, which represented the highest level of borrowing of
the four.
Borrowing at West Eaton and Church Mount, meanwhile, followed very similar patterns, with both
starting quite low at 50 per month but then gradually increasing to finish at 150.
Moving on to the types of books borrowed, fiction was in demand the most, at 43%. The next most
popular books were biographies, accounting for around a fifth of the total. The borrowing of science and
history were identical, at 14% each, leaving self-help as the least popular at 10%.
What inference can be made about the demand for different types of books in the libraries based on the
data presented in the pie chart?

a) Science and history books are equally valued b) Self-help books are more popular than fiction.
among borrowers.

c) Biography books are the least preferred by d) Fiction books are less popular than science
borrowers. books.

e) Borrowers prefer self-help books over

biographies.

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6. The line graph shows the number of books that were borrowed in four different months in 2014 from four
village libraries, and the pie chart shows the percentage of books, by type, that were borrowed over this
time.
The line graph depicts the number of books that were loaned out from four libraries over a four-month
period, and the pie chart illustrates the proportions of books borrowed in terms of genre. It is
immediately apparent that the borrowing patterns for each library were quite varied and that fiction was
by far the most popular type of book.
The borrowing of books at Sutton Wood and Ryeslip began fairly high, at 250 and 300 per month in
June, respectively. However, while book borrowing at Ryeslip fell steadily to around 175 at the end of
the period, borrowing at Sutton Wood followed a much more erratic pattern. It plummeted to 100 in
August, before then rising steeply to finish at 300, which represented the highest level of borrowing of
the four.
Borrowing at West Eaton and Church Mount, meanwhile, followed very similar patterns, with both
starting quite low at 50 per month but then gradually increasing to finish at 150.
Moving on to the types of books borrowed, fiction was in demand the most, at 43%. The next most
popular books were biographies, accounting for around a fifth of the total. The borrowing of science and
history were identical, at 14% each, leaving self-help as the least popular at 10%.
How might the erratic borrowing pattern at Sutton Wood impact the library’s future planning?

a) They may reduce the number of books b) They could increase the number of biographies
available for loan. to match demand.

c) They may focus on understanding the causes of d) They might decide to specialize in self-help
fluctuations in demand. books to attract more borrowers.

e) They could renovate the library building to

attract more diverse patrons.

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7. The line graph shows the number of books that were borrowed in four different months in 2014 from four
village libraries, and the pie chart shows the percentage of books, by type, that were borrowed over this
time.
The line graph depicts the number of books that were loaned out from four libraries over a four-month
period, and the pie chart illustrates the proportions of books borrowed in terms of genre. It is
immediately apparent that the borrowing patterns for each library were quite varied and that fiction was
by far the most popular type of book.
The borrowing of books at Sutton Wood and Ryeslip began fairly high, at 250 and 300 per month in
June, respectively. However, while book borrowing at Ryeslip fell steadily to around 175 at the end of
the period, borrowing at Sutton Wood followed a much more erratic pattern. It plummeted to 100 in
August, before then rising steeply to finish at 300, which represented the highest level of borrowing of
the four.
Borrowing at West Eaton and Church Mount, meanwhile, followed very similar patterns, with both
starting quite low at 50 per month but then gradually increasing to finish at 150.
Moving on to the types of books borrowed, fiction was in demand the most, at 43%. The next most
popular books were biographies, accounting for around a fifth of the total. The borrowing of science and
history were identical, at 14% each, leaving self-help as the least popular at 10%.
What could be a potential strategy for the library with the least popular book category to increase its
book borrowing rate?

a) Reduce the variety of books in other categories b) Offer promotions or events related to self-help
to promote self-help books. topics.

c) Eliminate self-help books from the collection. d) Focus on increasing the fiction section to attract
more readers.

e) Limit borrowing of biographies to make room for

more self-help books.

8. The line graph shows the number of books that were borrowed in four different months in 2014 from four
village libraries, and the pie chart shows the percentage of books, by type, that were borrowed over this
time.
The line graph depicts the number of books that were loaned out from four libraries over a four-month
period, and the pie chart illustrates the proportions of books borrowed in terms of genre. It is
immediately apparent that the borrowing patterns for each library were quite varied and that fiction was
by far the most popular type of book.
The borrowing of books at Sutton Wood and Ryeslip began fairly high, at 250 and 300 per month in
June, respectively. However, while book borrowing at Ryeslip fell steadily to around 175 at the end of
the period, borrowing at Sutton Wood followed a much more erratic pattern. It plummeted to 100 in
August, before then rising steeply to finish at 300, which represented the highest level of borrowing of
the four.
Borrowing at West Eaton and Church Mount, meanwhile, followed very similar patterns, with both
starting quite low at 50 per month but then gradually increasing to finish at 150.
Moving on to the types of books borrowed, fiction was in demand the most, at 43%. The next most
popular books were biographies, accounting for around a fifth of the total. The borrowing of science and
history were identical, at 14% each, leaving self-help as the least popular at 10%.
Which word is a synonym for "erratic" in the context of "borrowing at Sutton Wood followed a much
more erratic pattern"?

a) Predictable b) Steady

c) Chaotic d) Unstable

e) Unexpected

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9. The diagram shows the different stages of brick manufacturing in the building industry. Generally
speaking, brick production involves 7 steps, starting from the digging stages and ending at the delivery
stage.
As is given in the graph, the first step of brick manufacturing is digging the clay with a large digger. This
clay is then filtered and processed in a roller machine and then mixed with sand and water. In the third
stage, the mixture is either kept in a mould or cut in a wire cutter to make the raw shape of the bricks. In
the next step, the shaped raw bricks are dried for 24 to 48 hours in a drying oven. After that, the dried
raw bricks are kept in a kiln, both at moderate and high temperatures, up to 1300 degrees centigrade
and then placed in a cooling chamber for about 48 to 72 hours. This process makes the brick to be
packed and delivered in the final two steps. The delivery process is the final process of brick
manufacturing, and as it is noted, brick-making is a moderately complex process that requires some
predefined works to make it usable.
If the drying oven step were omitted, how might this affect the final quality of the bricks?

a) The bricks would be too dry and fragile for b) The bricks would remain too wet and might
building purposes. crack during firing in the kiln.

c) The bricks would take longer to cool in the d) The bricks would have an uneven shape and
cooling chamber. color.

e) The bricks would become resistant to extreme

weather conditions.

10. The diagram shows the different stages of brick manufacturing in the building industry. Generally
speaking, brick production involves 7 steps, starting from the digging stages and ending at the delivery
stage.
As is given in the graph, the first step of brick manufacturing is digging the clay with a large digger. This
clay is then filtered and processed in a roller machine and then mixed with sand and water. In the third
stage, the mixture is either kept in a mould or cut in a wire cutter to make the raw shape of the bricks.
In the next step, the shaped raw bricks are dried for 24 to 48 hours in a drying oven. After that, the
dried raw bricks are kept in a kiln, both at moderate and high temperatures, up to 1300 degrees
centigrade and then placed in a cooling chamber for about 48 to 72 hours. This process makes the
brick to be packed and delivered in the final two steps. The delivery process is the final process of brick
manufacturing, and as it is noted, brick-making is a moderately complex process that requires some
predefined works to make it usable.
How does the use of a wire cutter or mould contribute to the brick manufacturing process?

a) It shapes the bricks to fit specific architectural b) It ensures the bricks are lightweight and easier
designs. to transport.

c) It provides a uniform shape and size for d) It allows the bricks to dry more quickly in the
consistent quality. oven.

e) It helps to add decorative patterns on the

bricks.

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11. The diagram shows the different stages of brick manufacturing in the building industry. Generally
speaking, brick production involves 7 steps, starting from the digging stages and ending at the delivery
stage.
As is given in the graph, the first step of brick manufacturing is digging the clay with a large digger. This
clay is then filtered and processed in a roller machine and then mixed with sand and water. In the third
stage, the mixture is either kept in a mould or cut in a wire cutter to make the raw shape of the bricks.
In the next step, the shaped raw bricks are dried for 24 to 48 hours in a drying oven. After that, the
dried raw bricks are kept in a kiln, both at moderate and high temperatures, up to 1300 degrees
centigrade and then placed in a cooling chamber for about 48 to 72 hours. This process makes the
brick to be packed and delivered in the final two steps. The delivery process is the final process of brick
manufacturing, and as it is noted, brick-making is a moderately complex process that requires some
predefined works to make it usable.
What is a synonym for "raw" in the phrase "the raw shape of the bricks"?

a) Unfinished b) Unprocessed

c) Rough d) Broken

e) Heavy

12. The diagram shows the different stages of brick manufacturing in the building industry. Generally
speaking, brick production involves 7 steps, starting from the digging stages and ending at the delivery
stage.
As is given in the graph, the first step of brick manufacturing is digging the clay with a large digger. This
clay is then filtered and processed in a roller machine and then mixed with sand and water. In the third
stage, the mixture is either kept in a mould or cut in a wire cutter to make the raw shape of the bricks.
In the next step, the shaped raw bricks are dried for 24 to 48 hours in a drying oven. After that, the
dried raw bricks are kept in a kiln, both at moderate and high temperatures, up to 1300 degrees
centigrade and then placed in a cooling chamber for about 48 to 72 hours. This process makes the
brick to be packed and delivered in the final two steps. The delivery process is the final process of brick
manufacturing, and as it is noted, brick-making is a moderately complex process that requires some
predefined works to make it usable.
Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the second paragraph?

a) The process of digging clay is very complex b) Brick manufacturing begins with digging the
and time-consuming. clay with a large digger.

c) Several machines and materials are used to d) There are multiple stages involved in preparing
prepare the clay mixture. clay for brick production.

e) The use of water and sand is unnecessary in

brick production.

13. Basketball was invented in 1891 by a physical education instructor in Springfield, Massachusetts, by
the name of James Naismith. Because of the terrible weather in winter, his physical education courses
were indoors rather than outdoors. The students hated the idea of boring, repetitive exercises and
preferred the excitement and challenge of a game. Naismith figured out a team sport that could be
played indoors on a gymnasium floor, that involved a lot of running, that kept all team members
involved, and that did not allow the tackling and physical contact of American-style football.
What is the main idea of the passage?

a) The life of James Naismith b) The history of sports

c) Physical education and exercise d) The origin of basketball

e) Basketball

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14. In the first half of the nineteenth century, a New York newspaper. The New York Sun, successfully
carried out a hoax to the American public. Because of this trick, readership of the paper rose
substantially.
On August 25, 1835, the Sun published reports that some wonderful new discoveries had been made
on the moon. The article described strange, never-before-seen animals and temples covered in
shining jewels. Many people were fooled by the story, including some prominent members of the
scientific community.
The effect of the false story on sales of the paper was dramatic. Paper sales increased considerably as
people eagerly searched out details of the new discoveries. Later, the newspaper company announced
that it had not been trying to trick the public; instead, the company explained the moon stories as a
type of literary satire.
Which of the following best states the topic of the passage?

a) A nineteenth-century discovery on the moon b) The New York Sun

c) A hoax and its effect d) The success of a newspaper

e) A newspaper called The New York Sun

15. Most of the ice on the Earth, close to 90 percent of it, is covering the surface of the Antartica. It does
not snow very much, but whatever snow does fall, it remains there and gets thicker and thicker. In
some areas of the southern continent, the ice has possibly been around for as long as a million years
and now is more than two miles thick.
The main idea of the passage is ....

a) the Earth is a cold planet b) most of the Earth’s ice is found in Antartica

c) it snows more in Antartica than in other places d) Antartica is only two miles wide but it consists
on Earth 90% ice

e) the ice in Antartica

16. The term ‘primitive art’ has been used in a variety of ways to describe works and styles of art. One way
that this term has been used is to describe the early period within the development of a certain style of
art. Another way that this term has been used is to describe artists who have received little
professional training and who demonstrate a non-traditional naiveté in their work.
A wonderful example of this second type of primitive artist is Grandma Moses, who spent all her life
living on a farm and working at tasks normally associated with farm life. She did not begin painting until
she reached the age of seventy-six, when she switched to painting from embroidery because the
arthritis in her hands made embroidery too difficult. Totally without formal education in art, she began
creating panoramic images of everyday life on the farm that have achieved international fame.
Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?

a) Grandma Moses spent her life in a farm b) Art critics cannot come to any agreement on a
definition of primitive art

c) Grandma Moses is one type of primitive artist d) Many artists receive little professional training
because of her lack of formal training

e) Grandma Moses received professional training,

but preferred living in a farm

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17. The extremely hot and humid weather that occurs in the United States in July and August is commonly
called the ‘dog days’ of summer. This name comes from the star Sirius, which is known as the Dog
Star. Sirius is the brightest visible star, and in the hot summer months, it rises in the east at
approximately the same time as the Sun. As ancient people saw this star rising with the Sun when the
weather was at its hottest, they believed that Sirius was the cause of the additional heat; they believed
that this bright star added its heat to the Sun’s, and these two together made summer so unbearably
hot.
The topic of the passage is ....

a) how dogs like to play during the summer b) the causes of hot and humid weather

c) why the hot summer days are known as the d) the days that dogs prefer
‘dog days’

e) the heat caused by the Sun and stars

18. Jan Dibbets may someday have his work revered as much as his Dutch predecessors, Vermeer, Van
Gogh, and Rembrandt. At a time when the trends in art are toward abstraction and minimalism,
Dibbets’ work integrates these two disparate trends into one remarkable whole. In one series of
composite works, he arranged sections of architectural photographs into rounded patterns. Then, with
a pen and ink watercolours, he connected the segments together into 360-degree circular forms,
blending the abstract with the real and the imagined. The imaginary images resemble the views of the
ceiling in gothic, baroque, and neo-classical, as they might be seen from the ground floor.
What is the main topic of the passage?

a) The life of Jan Dibbets b) New form of art created by Jan Dibbets

c) An exhibit of abstract art d) Art that follows the style of Vermeer, Van Gogh,
and Rembrant

e) All great Dutch artists

19. The fact that electronic computers are now used for data processing has led the general public to
believe that it is a mysterious, complicated science and that computers are giant brains. Both of these
ideas are false. A computer is basically just a high-speed adding machine that performs the functions it
is told to. If the input data are varied even a little, the computer is unable to operate until it is
programmed to accept the variations. The business operations it performs are impressive only
because of the extremely high speed of the manipulation, but most of these operations have been
used for decades. Unlike man, the computer performs repetitive calculations without getting tired or
bored.
What is the passage about?

a) Computers are mysterious giant brains. b) Computers are impressive because of their
high speed.

c) Computers are high-speed adding machines. d) Computers are superior to man in many ways.

e) Computers have evolved faster that we

expected.

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20. There is a common belief that while the dog is man's best friend, the coyote is his worst enemy. The
bad reputation of the coyote traces back to its fondness for small animals; it hunts at night and is
particularly destructive to sheep, young pigs, and poultry. Yet, it is sometimes wise to encourage
coyotes. Provided valuable farm animals are protected, the coyote will often free the property of other
animals, like rabbits, which are ruinous to crops and certain trees. It is especially beneficial in keeping
down the rodent population. Where coyotes have been allowed to do their work without bother,
ranchers and fruit growers have found them so valuable that they would no more shoot them than they
would shoot their dogs.
What can be inferred from the text?

a) Under certain conditions, the coyote is useful to b) The coyote is feared because of its fondness
man for small animals

c) Modern ranchers would no sooner shoot d) The coyote usually prefers rabbits and other
coyotes than they would shoot dogs rodents to sheep and poultry

e) The coyote can see better at nights when it

comes out to hunt.

21. The term spices is a pleasant one, whether it connotes fine French cuisine or a down-home,
cinnamon-flavored apple pie. ___. In the past, individuals traveled the world seeking exotic spices for
profit and, in searching, have changed the course of history. Indeed, to gain control of lands harboring
new spices, nations have actually gone to war.
Choose the topic sentence that best fits the paragraph.

a) The taste and aroma of spices are the main b) The term might equally bring to mind Indian
elements that make food such a source of curry made thousands of miles away and those
fascination and pleasure. delicious barbecued ribs sold on the corner.

c) It is exciting to find a good cookbook and d) The history of spices, however, is another
experiment with spices from other matter altogether, and at times, it can be filled
lands—indeed, it is one way to travel around with danger and intrigue.
the globe!

22. Writing is also good for earning money online. Make sure to gear your articles to promote and
advertise your own business ventures. These articles are a free way to market the products and
services you offer for free. The most effective advertising with these articles comes from the dialogue
box inserted at the end of each article. These dialogue boxes contain links to any website you like to
drive traffic to. For instance, you might have one link in your dialogue box to a product you are selling
and one to a blog where you are promoting and discussing other products. Writing takes some time to
gain credibility, but once it’s done, earning potential can become very powerful.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?

a) We can advertise our product on the internet b) The popular way to earn money online is blog
writing

c) We can get money online as the benefit of d) The article are written to promote business
writing ventures

e) Advertisement is an important part in growing

our business.

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