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According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT true about Goldsmiths College's research?
It was conducted a long time ago.
It was led by Dr Karina Linnell.
It was from Goldsmiths College.
The research team studied a tribe in Africa.
Which of the following is TRUE about the participants in Goldsmiths College's research?
They were assigned different thinking tasks.
They were all living in the desert.
They belong to the same tribe.
They had the same level of concentration.
Where did Dr Linnell's team do their research?
In London
In a faraway part of Namibia, southwest Africa
In rural areas only
In a mix of city and countryside
What is the main finding of the research by Goldsmiths College?
People in the countryside can concentrate better.
People in cities have better concentration skills.
There's no big difference in concentration between city and countryside dwellers.
Both city and countryside people struggle the same with concentration.
Why does Dr. Linnell think it could be good for workers to move to the countryside in the future?
Because there are more people in the countryside.
Because the countryside is more exciting.
Because workers can't find jobs in cities.
Because it's hard to concentrate and work well in cities.
All of the following are mentioned in the second paragraph EXCEPT
the research might change how companies work in the future
people in cities do not enjoy working
billions have relocated to urban areas in the past 100 years
many people originally from the countryside might return
Why does the writer want to move out?
Because many people assume that he should live independently.
Because his parents would like him to live far from them.
Because his parents do not support and respect his decision.
Because it makes his travelling to work more convenient.
According to paragraph 3, which of the following is the most time consuming to the writer?
Saving up for household bills
Transportation time
Tidying up the apartment
Cooking and doing the housework
The word "strike" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to_______
destroy
consider
reach
upset
The word "It" in paragraph 4 refers to_______
my work
my social life
enjoying life
moving out
What conclusion does the writer make about moving out?
It is too troublesome to live on his own.
It enables him to gain balance in life.
It is easier for others, not for him.
He is enjoying the trouble that it brings.
What is the passage mainly about?
Brian Kurth's dream job as a dog trainer
Brian Kurth's company as a dream job market
A company where people can experience their dream jobs
A company where people get the training for their dream jobs
The word switch in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to________
change
turn on
travel
take on
The word their in paragraph 3 refers to___________
experiences
jobs
mentor s
customers
What do mentors at Vocation Vacations do?
explore jobs that people are interested in
show people what their jobs are like
train people for their dream jobs
give people advice on how to choose a job
The word glamorous in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to________
regular
vacation
attractive
unskilled
According to paragraph 3, a job experience at Vocation Vacations_________
costs money
is people's dream
is a career path
lasts for about a week
All of the following are true about Vocation Vacations EXCEPT_________
The company was started in 2004.
It provides jobs in one field.
It belongs to Brian Kurth.
The company hires about 300 mentors.
What can be the best title for the passage?
The Culture of Tipping in Europe
International Tipping Etiquette
Unusual Tipping Habits
Rules for Tipping in Restaurants
The word dilemma in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to________
problem
fortune
advantage
risk
Which of the following is mentioned as a problem with tipping for travellers?
The amount is included in the bill.
Tipping is obligatory in many countries.
They need to tip everyone they meet.
They don't know how much is appropriate.
The word it in paragraph 4 refers to_______
service
tip
charge
bill
The word insulted in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to________
alienated
amused
delighted
offended
According to paragraph 4, people in which country would return the money if given a tip?
Iceland
Japan
New Zealand
France
When they have problems with tipping, travellers are advised to_______
observe other people
tip local people
ask their tour guide
check the bill
It can be inferred from the passage that
tipping customs round the world are quite different.
it's customary to leave a tip in restaurants in Iceland.
most hotel porters in Europe don't receive a tip.
people in many countries have similar tipping habits.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
The two ways in which species disappear
Human activity and its impact on a mass extinction of species
Deforestation as a major cause of mass extinctions of species
The tempo of extinction of species today
The word assault in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_________
development
effort
influence
attack
All of the following are mentioned as a form of habitat destruction EXCEPT_________
cutting down forests
damming wetlands and rivers
destroying coral reefs
hunting of rare birds and animals
What was the main threat to biodiversity in Hawaii and other islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans until recently?
vulnerable rich ecosystems
hunters and introduced predators
tools used by human beings
human assault on ecosystems
The word them in paragraph 2 refers to_________
predators
humans
species
oceans
Which is no longer considered a major cause of the mass extinction currently under way?
The killing of animals for their body parts
The destruction of habitats of species
The shrinking of rainforests in the tropics
The building of dams across rivers
The word butchered in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_______
raised
cooked
killed
traded
It can be inferred from the passage that________
Hunting is the major contributing factor that speeds up the extinction of species.
It's impossible for scientists to identify the causes of mass extinctions of species.
Habitat destruction makes a minor contribution to the current mass extinction of species.
The current mass extinction is different from the five others in that it is caused by humans.