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1. If these statements above are factual, which of the following statements must be correct?

• A. Outspending other countries on education has benefits beyond standardized tests.
• B. The US education system is corrupt and ineffective.
• C. The standardized math tests do not accurately reflect American proficiency.
• D. Spending more money does not guarantee success on standardized tests.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Based on the information provided in the extract, it is evident that despite the United States spending a substantial amount on education, it does not translate to top performance in standardized math tests. Countries spending less outperformed the United States, indicating that spending more money does not guarantee success on standardized tests. Choice A is incorrect because the extract does not specify benefits beyond tests. Choice B is incorrect as the extract does not explicitly state that the US education system is corrupt and broken. Choice C is incorrect as the extract talks about the performance on standardized math tests rather than American proficiency in general.

2. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the passage?

• A. to inform Mr. Morgan that he will likely not receive an offer for the job of Lead Technician due to the high number of applicants
• B. to express gratitude to Mr. Morgan for applying for the position of Lead Technician
• C. to offer Mr. Morgan the position of Lead Technician
• D. to notify Mr. Morgan that the review of candidates will take longer than expected

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The purpose of the passage is to inform Mr. Morgan that he will likely not receive an offer for the job of Lead Technician due to the high number of applicants. The passage mentions the high volume of applications and the competitive nature of the selection process, indicating that Mr. Morgan may not be successful. Choice B is incorrect because the passage does not express gratitude to Mr. Morgan but rather informs him of the situation. Choice C is incorrect as there is no offer made in the passage. Choice D is incorrect as the passage does not specifically state that the review will take longer than expected, but rather that it will take longer than previously stated.

3. Which organizational style is used in the following passage? 'There are several reasons why the new student café has not been as successful as expected. One factor is that prices are higher than originally advertised, so many students cannot afford to buy food and beverages there.'

• A. Cause and effect order
• B. Compare and contrast order
• C. Spatial order
• D. Time order

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct organizational style used in the passage is cause and effect order. It explains the reasons (causes) why the new student café has not been successful, specifically mentioning that the higher prices lead to students being unable to afford food and beverages (effect). The passage clearly establishes a relationship between a situation (high prices) and its consequences (students not able to buy), making it a classic example of cause and effect. Choice B (Compare and contrast order) is incorrect as the passage does not present a comparison or a contrast between two or more items or situations. Choice C (Spatial order) is incorrect as it refers to organizing information based on physical location or direction, which is not applicable in this context. Choice D (Time order) is also incorrect as it involves organizing information based on a sequence of events over time, which is not the primary focus of the passage.

4. According to the timeline, which of the following events happens second?

• A. Barton works as a federal patent clerk
• B. Barton travels to Europe
• C. Barton identifies anonymous soldiers
• D. Barton works on the frontlines of the Civil War

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Based on the timeline provided, Barton working on the frontlines of the Civil War is the second event to occur. This event happened after her work as a patent clerk but before other events. Barton's travel to Europe and identification of anonymous soldiers happened after her service on the frontlines of the Civil War, making them later events in the timeline.

5. Which of the following best summarizes the central theme of Wilde's play?

• A. The absurdity of the British aristocracy and its social conventions.
• B. The importance of being sincere and honest in personal relationships.
• C. The dual nature of social standing and the conflicts it creates.
• D. The challenges of maintaining personal integrity in a hypocritical society.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'The absurdity of the British aristocracy and its social conventions.' The central theme of Wilde's play, as revealed through satire, is the critique of the absurdities and trivialities of the British aristocracy. Wilde uses clever dialogue, puns, and irony to expose the superficiality and hypocrisy of the upper classes. While sincerity and honesty in personal relationships are explored in the play, they are not the central theme. Choice C, the dual nature of social standing and resulting conflicts, is a partial theme but not the central one. Choice D, the challenges of maintaining personal integrity in a hypocritical society, touches on a theme present in the play, but it is not as central as the critique of the British aristocracy's absurdities and social conventions.

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