Directions (59-63) : In these questions, there are four/five sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and/or (E). Three or four of these sentences contribute to one main idea when these sentences are formed into a paragraph. One sentence does not contribute to that main idea. That sentence is your answer.
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61). Which of the following does not contribute to the main idea of the given passage ?
A. There is a growing body 0f stearch which revealed that the number of vigilance equipment security agencies Purchased has decreased over the years.
B. Many parents fret that their offspring will die unless ceaselessly watched.
C. In 1893, philosopher John Locke warned that children should not be given too much “unwholesome fruit" to eat.
D. By most objective measures, modern parents are far more conscientious than previous generations.
E. Four centuries later, misguided ideas about child-rearing are rife.
| A). Only A |
| B). Only C |
| C). Only B |
| D). B and C |
| E). All those given as options contribute |
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62). Which of the following does not contribute to the main idea of the passage ?
A. Research suggests that pear packets working indoors were slowed by air pollution even at levels well below current air-quality standards.
B. For anyone who has tried jogging through smog, the physically sapping impacts of air pollution should come as no surprise.
C. On days with more air pollution, workers spend more time on breaks and complete fewer calls.
D. But pollution doesn't just slow down runners, it hampers workers too.
| A). Only A |
| B). Only B |
| C). A and B |
| D). B and C |
| E). All those given as options contribute |
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63). Which of the following does not contribute to the main idea of the passage ?
A. Under this model, consumers are paying to access someone else's goods or services for a particular period of time and at cheaper value.
B. The sharing economy has been widely hailed as a major grovirth sector by sources.
C. Millennial today are willing to pay more for fresh and healthy food.
D. This model has disrupted nature industries, such as hotels and automotives, by providing consumers with convenient and cost efficient access to resources without the financial, emotional, or social burdens of ownership
E. The sharing economy isn't really a “sharing” economy at all. It is an access economy.
| A). B and C |
| B). OnlyB |
| C). Only C |
| D). All those given as options contribute |
| E). Only A |
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Directions (64-70) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions. given. Certain words/phrases are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Intended to give its workers more rest, this year, the Taiwanese government has brought about some labour amendments such as the “one fixed day off, one flexible day off". It has steadily garnered raked reactions in the media. News of businesses moving to enact measures to meet the new regulations has emerged, including price hikes and reduced business hours. Reports such as popular food chains upping their prices have coloured media. On the other hand, Taiwan's two major convenience stores denied reports that stores would be closing over the weekend in response to the regulations. The latest circumstances only presented examples of how the new holiday policy would hinder Taiwanese businesses operations, pose price hikes and create a more difficult environment for Taiwanese nationals to go about their daily lives in an already wage-stagnant economy.
Increased costs are inevitable. But should it be looked upon with disdain and diversion ? Let
us look at the issue from a different perspective. Foreigners and tourists have commented that the 24-hour convenience stores and high quality of service have left a, positive impression about the country. That should be a point of pride for Taiwan, but on the other hand, the new
holiday policy also provides an opportunity to spur change as Taiwan's laudable conveniences also come along with their own set of burdens. Many of the everyday conveniences were built upon the hard work and long hours of employees who provided quality and tireless service to the masses. It is understandable that all kinds of enterprises avoid uncertainty as it does not bode well for business operations. The new policy provides uncertainty in spades. But the status quo that businesses have long upheld has not worked for Taiwan in the past decade. No longer have the long working hours either transferred into benefits for the working people or helped propel Taiwan's GDP back to the figures during its “industrial miracle" era. Taiwan's working environment and policies protecting both enterprises and workers have long needed an overhaul. While initial reports indicate that the new holiday policy has led to a rise in basic commodity prices. It should become an opportunity for businesses to gripe about. They should not increase prices but fail to increase staff costs and adjust inferior budget planning. ultimately failing to increase employment. This is the easy way to face the new policy and for enterprises to stay afloat in tough times. It should not, however continue at the expense of the everyday workers and the economy at large. Increasing employment and providing adequate overtime pay to keep working hours in check are factors in the government's labour revision efforts last year. Which they hope could improve existing working conditions. It's still too early to say whether President and his party's holiday policy would improve working conditions. Taiwan's businesses should look out for its employees' well-being instead of their costs, while the government must similarly look out for businesses and the people a
at large to ensure effective policy progress. There is no doubt that
the Taiwan's working environmentis in need of change, and the new holiday policy provides a platform for that. However, whether it would
bring about a good or bad change ultimately is left up to how the key players-businesses, the government and the people-respond.
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64). Which of the following is most nearly the same in meaning of the word GRIPE as used 'in the passage ?
| A). Greedy |
| B). Placate |
| C). Complain |
| D). Rejoice |
| E). Satisfied |
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65). Which of the following statement(s) is/are the central idea(s) of the passage ?
A. Taiwan's businesses are . suffering due to low exports.
B. Taiwan's government would not be able to remain in power for long.
C. Taiwan is currently facing an Economic boom.
D. Taiwan's new labour policy has its own set of pros and Cons.
| A). A and C |
| B). Only D |
| C). C and D |
| D). Only B |
| E). All A, B, C and D |
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66). Which of the following is most nearly the opposite in meaning of the word DISDAIN as used in the passage ?
| A). Thoughtlessness |
| B). Admiration |
| C). Proportionately |
| D). Disinterest |
| E). Scorn |
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67). According to the passage, what is/are the reason(s) the labour amendments were made ?
A. Many people were emigrating due to longer working hours and stagnant wages in China
B. In the recent years, the export Volume of Taiwan was 5 showing a downward trend.
C. Commodity prices were missing beyond acceptable limits
| A). Aand B |
| B). Only C |
| C). B and C |
| D). Only B |
| E). None of A, B and C |
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68). What does the author suggest regarding the new policy of Taiwan ?
| A). It should be implemented judiciously and must not be taken unique advantage of. |
| B). Such a change had become imperative over the last few years. |
| C). It has caused uncertainty in businesses on a temporary basis. |
| D). The announcement of the new holiday policy has brought about mixed responses |
| E). None of the above |
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69). Which of the following will be a consequence of the new holiday policy in Taiwan, as inferred from the passage ?
| A). The motivational levels of Taiwanese will improve therefore enhancing their productivity. |
| B). Commodity prices across the world will reduce. |
| C). Taiwan's transport infrastructure will suffer. |
| D). Employment Opportunities in Taiwan will cease. |
| E). Wage stagnation will cease to exist in the long-run. |
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70). Which of the following is/are not true with respect to the passage ?
A. The existing policy of long working hours had been bOOSting Taiwan's GDP consistently over the years.
B. Most businesses in Taiwan will prOSper, thanks to the new policy on increased working hours.
C. The new holiday policy has bOOsted Taiwan's GDP this year. '
| A). Only A |
| B). B and C |
| C). A and C |
| D). Only C |
| E). All A, B and C are not true |
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