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Verbal Comprehension Test 1
Questions Booklet
Instructions
This verbal comprehension test comprises 30 questions and there is a time limit of 30
seconds per questions.
Read the passage of information thoroughly and select the correct answer from the four
options. Read the question thoroughly to ensure you know what the question entails.
There is only one correct answer per question.
Base your answers only on the information given in the passage.
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Practice Aptitude TestsThe music industry continues to be one of the fastest growing sectors of the British
economy. This trend can be traced to the large range of medias available, such as concerts
and downloads, and the wide ranging target audience. For example, the music industry
c onfidently boasts to be the only form of media enjoyed by both the youngest and oldest
individuals in society.
In comparison, forms of media, such as gaming, are enjoyed a by a marginal sector of
society. However, statistics suggest that not all forms of music are enjoying this boom.
Sales figures for operatic music continue to decrease steadily. In this way, it is feared that
the dominance of the music industry, catering to popular culture, comes at the expense of
long-standing art forms.
Q1 Why is the music industry the fastest growing sector in the British economy?
Base your answer on the information in the passage alone. Select one answer
only.
a. It caters to a wide target audience.
b. It is enjoyed by a marginal sector of society.
c. It is a long-standing art form.
d. Operatic music is finally dying out.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.‘Dumbards’ champagne house, a company based in the south of France, employs local
workers only. The reason behind this policy is that Dumbards promote their products as
home-crafted, ‘lovingly-made’. They believe that by employing local workers, their products
appear more exclusive, and therefore, more expensive. In recruiting its workers, Dumbards
place advertisements in the local newspaper and shop windows. They are heavily sceptical
about the internet and refuse to advertise on it.
Another way in which Dumbards recruit their st aff is via recommendations from current
employees. In September last year, the compa ny was taken over by an American
businessman who is keen to rebrand the comp any. He wants Dumbards to be more
metropolitan and intends to open the selection process to workers from other EU countries.
This idea has been controversial and may lead to strike action by current employees.
Q2 Based on the information in the passage, which one of the following
statements is true?
a. Dumbards employ local workers as it is cheaper
b. Dumbards refuse to use internet advertising due to bad experiences
c. Dumbards rely exclusively on recommendations from current employees
d. Dumbards only employ local workers to appear exclusive.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The colour of a product’s packaging often denotes what is inside of it. The most common
example of this can be seen in the flavours of crisps. For example, the colour red
commonly denotes ready salted whereas blue is often cheese and onion. The colour
coding of product packaging can also be seen in cleaning products, with lemon yellow
packaging or apple green.
In addition to the packaging of products, the choice of colour can also represent emotion
(with red as sensual, or black for mourning), instructions (such as green for go), and
gender (with blue and pink). In this way, the colour of the world around us can often be a
helpful message. However, these ‘colour cod es’ are often dependant to a particular culture
they are formed in and may not be universal.
Q3 Based on the information in the passage only, which one of the following
options is incorrect?
a. The colour of packaging can indicate what the product is.
b. The product’s packaging colour may depend on culture
c. The colour of a product’s packaging tends to be universal.
d. ‘Colour coding’ is seen in foods, cleaning products and traffic signals.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Over half the population of the UK take a form of food supplement daily. Food
supplements, such as vitamin c, are said to make up for a lack of nutrients in an
individual’s diet. An example of this can be seen with vegetarianism. Vegetarians are
recommended to take iron supplements to make-up for a lack of iron, most commonly
found in meat products. Such an addition can prevent common problems associated with
vegetarianism, such as anaemia.
Statistics suggest that the most popular food s upplement in the UK is multi-vitamins, with
two thirds of people adding multi-vitamins to th eir diet. Iron tablets are the second most
popular daily supplement. However, such supp lements are not intended to replace a
balanced diet.
Q4 Based on the information in the paragraph alone, which one of the following
statements is true?
a. Food supplements can aid weight loss.
b. Half the UK population take multivitamin daily
c. Supplements are becoming increasingly popular.
d. Supplements are not intended to replace a balanced diet.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.There are several forms of public transport in the UK. Statistics suggest that forms of public
transport are becoming increasingly popular, due to relatively cheap cost when compared
to private transport. In addition to this, public transport is often quicker and more reliable,
especially when travelling in busy cities, such as London.
One reason why public transport is increasingly popular in London is the ease in which
people can travel around the city centre. Services such as the Underground provide the
opportunity to beat traffic congestion and negate the need for often costly parking. In
addition, the regularity of such services is popular. However, public transport is often less
popular in less densely populated areas. A possible reason for this is that services tend to
be less regular, making public transport a less practical option.
Q5 Based on the information in the passage alone, which of the following reasons
does the writer give for the popularity of public transport in cities?
a. Public transport can be cheaper and more practical in busy cities.
b. Public transport is more entertaining than private transport.
c. Public transport is often safer than parking in busy cities.
d. Public transport offers less regular services and can be unpractical.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.YoGo is a company that makes low-fat dairy products. It built its reputation making virtually
fat-free yogurts, but has since branched out to produce low fat ice-creams, milkshakes and
cooking sauces. YoGo’s biggest competitor is DairyFree, a company that makes fat-free,
dairy-free products. In order to compete with DairyFree, YoGo is trying to lower the cost of
its products. It hopes to do this by buying its ingredients in bulk, using automated
production lines and reducing the amount of packaging.
Since implementing these changes, YoGo has seen an increase in its profit margin but
sales figures are yet to change. In comparison, DairyFree has out-sold its target for this
month, as a result of a marketing scheme. This scheme included the giving away free
samples and discount vouchers, a marketing ploy that YoGo will not be able to compete
with.
Q6 Based on the information in the passage alone, which of the following has
YoGo implemented in an attempt to compete with DairyFree?
a. A scheme that gives away free samples and discount vouchers.
b. A scheme that aims to reduce the cost of production.
c. YoGo has lowered the costs and given away free samples
d. YoGo will go into administration.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The following passage provides information regarding the most popular type of foods in the
United Kingdom. Such information has been compiled by the UK Foods Standards Agency
since 1990 as part of an on-going project to encourage consumers to purchase healthier
products, such as fruit and vegetables, whole grain foods and foods low in saturated fat.
Currently, the most popular types of food in the UK are those which are easy to prepare.
Items requiring time consuming preparation continue to suffer comparatively lower sales
rates. In this way, the Foods Standards Agency has found that ‘pack items’, those
containing ready-measured baking ingredients, are more popular than buying fresh
ingredients in bulk. Similarly, ready baked items, such as bread and biscuits, continue to sell
well.
Q7 Based on the information in the passage alone, select one of the following
answers to complete this sentence. Since 1990, the UK Foods Standards
Agency has...
a. Discouraged the purchase of ‘pack-items’
b. Encouraged consumers to purchase items such as fruit.
c. Encouraged consumers to purchase items that are easy to prepare.
d. Encouraged consumers to purchase items with no fat.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.‘The Tea Palace’, a popular shop in London’s West End, opened its doors in 1880.
Nowadays over an estimated one million consumers pass through its doors every year.
The shop, commonly known as ‘the palace’, imports products from all over the world. A
major attraction for tourists, ‘the palace’ has continued to make tea in the same way since
opening.
Large ladles of dried tea leaves are placed in metal cauldrons over the fires of the open
kitchen; customers are able to see this process and the tea, in traditional pots, is then
brought to the table. Many customers take pictures of this process and like to pose for
pictures in front of the shop’s world-famous front door.
Q8 Based on the information in the passage alone, which of the following
answers is most likely to be false?
a. The Tea Palace receives half a million people every six months.
b. The Tea Palace makes its tea at the customer’s table.
c. The Tea Palace imports items from all over the globe.
d. The Tea Palace is a major attraction for tourists.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.An important skill when working in an office environment is the ability to get on well with
those around you. As many people spend the majority of their waking day at work, the
ability to be polite and respectful has never been more important. For this reason, when
hiring new staff, employers look at the inter-personal skills of possible employees. How
well is this person able to get on with those around them? Are they respectful of other
people or do they push through their own will at the expense of others?
Such skills are also of value in occupations where there is prolonged contact with
clients. Many businesses making a lasting impression through the way their staffs
represent them, and are unlikely to employ those who make a negative impression.
Q9 Based on the information in the passage alone, which of the following
statements is not mentioned by the passage?
a. Respectful individuals are more likely to get promoted.
b. Respectful individuals are likely to appear attractive to an employer.
c. Businesses are less likely to employ those who have a negative attitude.
d. Many people spend the majority of their day at work.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Engineering firm Westerns reported annual net profits of one-billion pounds over the last
financial year. The company plans to re-invest this money into the business by creating
three hundred new apprenticeships. Westerns, who are known for hiring from within their
own apprentices, hope that such a step will encourage other companies to offer more jobs
for younger workers.
Youth unemployment rates are currently at an all-time high in the UK. A possible reason for
this is a lack of training placements and non-academic routes for school leavers. However,
as the average unemployment rate continues to rise, mirroring that of youths, differing
reasons may be to blame.
Q10 Using the information in the passage only, select the answer that most
accurately completes the following sentence. Westerns engineering firm...
a. Reported net-profits of one-million pounds over the last financial year.
b. Are known for the careful selection of their apprentices.
c. Always re-invest their profits back into the business.
d. Plan to create a number of new apprenticeship placements.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Many graduates opt to house-share during the beginning of their careers. A benefit of this
is that it provides the opportunity to save mone y; it reduces rent without compromising the
standard of accommodation. In this way, hous e-sharing is often a popular option. However,
living in close proximity with non-family memb ers can often be taxing. Issues such as
division of chores, payment of bills and respec ting personal privacy can make such
arrangements difficult.
Statistics suggest that over sixty percent of gra duates who opt to house-share live with the
same people for no more than one year before finding other arrangements. For this reason
there has been an increase in the number of g raduates renting self-sufficient
accommodation.
Q11 Based on the information in the passage alone, which of the following
statements is most likely to be true?
a. A source of disruption between house-mates is tax.
b. House-sharing became popular in the nineteen-fifties.
c. House-sharing is a popular option amongst graduates
d. Graduates live with their house-mates for much less than one year.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.A leading holiday provider was forced to close the doors of 200 hundred of its stores
yesterday. The travel giant, who had been in operation for almost 170 years, made this
move after it reported a loss of over £350 million at its annual shareholders’ meeting.
The company, which has over 1,000 stores in the UK, confirmed that 660 members of staff
were also being let go. Business analysts suggest that the company faces another difficult
year, as consumer confidence is at an all-time low.
Q12 Based on the information in the passage, which one of the following
statements is correct?
a. The holiday provider has over 1,000 UK stores and 660 staff.
b. The holiday provider recently confirmed that staff were being let go.
c. The holiday provider has been in operation for exactly 170 years.
d. More closures are planned for the future.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.A leading supermarket recently announced plans to open twenty-five new stores, despite
the difficult economic conditions facing the country. It is hoped that the expansion will
create more than 6,500 jobs over the next year, with the focus placed on local residents
who are currently unemployed. This announcement comes as official statistics suggest
unemployment is at a seventeen-year high in Britain.
Q13 Complete the following sentence based on only the passage. It was recently
announced that..?
a. Unemployment in Britain is at an all-time high.
b. Local people are more likely to be unemployed
c. A supermarket opens new stores, despite financial problems
d. A supermarket opens new stores, despite the economic climate.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.A growing number of university and A-level stu dents are turning to extreme means as a way
of funding their education. The National Union of Students (NUS) found that an alarming
number of students are working as escorts, ga mbling or volunteering to take part in medical
experiments to bolster their income. According to the NUS, the increased cost of living and
the reduction in graduate jobs and educational maintenance allowance (EMA) is behind
such drastic action. The NUS predicts that 15% of women working in lap-dancing clubs are
students.
Responding to the release of this information, a spokesman for the Department for
Education stated that there is currently over on e hundred and eighty million pounds of
financial support available each year for the m ost vulnerable students, but further support
from the universities and colleges themselves is required, in the form of bursaries, for any
real change to take place.
Q14 Based on the passage, which one of the following statements cannot be
deduced?
a. More female students are lap dancers than female non-students.
b. £180 million of funding is available for vulnerable students.
c. Some students rely extreme measures such as escorting
d. The number of graduate jobs available has reduced.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Current figures suggest that one in five British children will be obese by the time they reach
the final year of primary school. This statement comes from a survey conducted by the
National Child Measurement Programme, which collected data based on more than one
million school children.
London was found to have the highest percentag e of obese children, with 20% of final year
pupils affected by the issue. The survey also not ed that the problem was twice as acute in
deprived areas, with 14% of four and five year old s in deprived area being obese, compared
to only 6% in well-off areas. In comparison to t he rising rates of obesity in children, the
percentage of obese adults in the UK has fallen, c urrently standing at 23%.
Q15 Based on the information in the passage, what percentage of obese children
will become obese adults?
a. 20%
b. 14%
c. 23%
d. Cannot say.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has begun an investigation into Britain’s car insurance
industry after prices soared by twenty five percent in the last two years. The regulatory
body believe that a restriction has been placed on the market by a lack of competition
between insurance providers.
In addition, the OFT suggest that the increasing popularity of comparison sites has led to
an increase in referral fees, which insurance companies passed on to drivers. Further
research into the issue is being carried out and is predicted to be completed in the spring of
next year.
Q16 Based on the passage, which one of the following reasons does the OFT
blame for the rise in cost for car insurance?
a. An increase in referral fees covered by the insurance provider
b. An increase in referral fees that get passing on to drivers.
c. An increase in referral fees that are passed on to the OFT.
d. A lack of competition between OFT providers
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The luxury goods market has seen a sudden slump in sales in China thanks to the
emergence of Chinese labels. While China’s love of Western brands, such as Prada and
Louis Vuitton, shows no sign of ending, a new group of smaller luxury Chinese companies
is gaining in popularity.
Such companies try to promote traditional Chinese values, rather than the exclusivity of
Western labels that have been ever popular in China. Feedback for the new rivals has
been positive so far, yet they are expected to face an up-hill struggle as Western heavy-
weights rise to meet the challenge.
Q17 Based on the information in the passage, which one of the following statements is
incorrect?
a. Luxury Chinese labels decreased sales of western luxury goods.
b. Chinese companies are emulating the exclusivity of Western labels
c. Chinese companies are trying to promote traditional values
d. The Western market is rising to the challenge of Chinese companies.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (N ICE) has announced that the number of
cases of anaphylactic shock in the UK has rise n by over 600 per cent in the past twenty
years. Anaphylaxis is usually triggered by an a llergic reaction and can cause a decrease in
blood pressure, swelling of the affected area a nd a difficulty to breath. Such reactions,
which can cause death or serious illness in oth erwise healthy individuals, are estimated to
affect an average of fifty-thousand people over the course of their lifetime. Guidelines for
dealing with anaphylactic shock were publishe d today by NICE and include advise such as
giving those who have previously suffered from anaphylaxis an adrenaline injection, which
they can administer themselves in the advent of a future attack. Such measures may prove
lifesaving.
Q18 Based on the passage, which of the following statements is definitely correct?
a. UK annual Anaphylactic shock cases are numbered at fifty-thousand.
b. UK Anaphylactic shock cases have risen over six hundred percent in ten years.
c. Injection of adrenaline is the only cure for anaphylactic shock.
d. Anaphylactic shock can cause death or serious illness in healthy individuals.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Over the past decade, the process of out-sourcing has become a common aspect of daily
life for many British companies. However, a local governmental authority recently took this
phenomenon to a new level when it out-sourced its waste-collection, leisure facilities,
planning, licensing and pest control. Acting now in a supervisory role, the local authority
now has only fourteen remaining employees. A spokesman for the council stated that this
move aimed to reduce spending cuts, as central government grant money is cut
substantially across the country.
Talking about her work load since the job cuts, a remaining employee commented that the
cuts have brought more variety to her day as different tasks now come under one officer,
when they would have been segregated prior to the cuts. It remains to be seen whether
such changes will stream line local government authorities into more commercial like
operations.
Q19 Which of the following statements is not mentioned by the passage?
a. Local authorities are considering new ways to save money.
b. Since outsourcing, remaining employees have more variety in their day
c. Out-sourcing has become common practise in many Companies.
d. Authorities must act like commercial operations to survive funding cuts.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The rise and fall in the annual gross income of Britain’s biggest supermarkets is well
documented. For this reason it came as no surprise to many when Tesco’s annual figures
represented a loss this quarter. Official figures suggest that a price-cutting campaign by
Britain’s biggest retailer failed to plug the losse s, as Tesco made its fourth quarterly loss in
a row.
Commentators suggest that the fall in sales is a result of the current economic climate, with
shoppers’ not only spending less on clothing a nd electronic items, but also on their weekly
food shops. However, this view is controversial as smaller competitors, such as
Sainsbury’s and Morrison’s, continue to make a profit.
Q20 Complete the following sentence based only on the information in the
paragraph. Competitors, such as Sainsbury’s and Morrison’s...
a. Continually pose a threat to Tesco.
b. Continually made a loss in the last four quarters.
c. Continue to make a profit, despite the economic downturn.
d. Continue to make a profit on clothing and electrical items.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.UK unemployment has reached a new high after the public sector made a new wave of cuts
this week. Statistics suggest that those particularly hit by the cuts will be youths, as a record
high of over 1 million youths were recorded as unemployed at the beginning of this month.
T his figure is just under half of the total national statistic for unemployment, a reported 2.5
m illion.
Y et, the number of people claiming unemployment benefits has not risen as far as it was
expected to. Economists predicted that the number of people claiming support would rise by
an estimated 15,000, yet the actual figure demonstrates a rise of less than 4,000. Perhaps
things are not as bad as they seem after all.
Q21 Based on the information in the passage, what does the writer mean when he
states ‘perhaps things are not as bad as they seem..’?
a. Unemployment is about to fall, improving the economic outlook.
b. The government is likely to make new public sector cuts.
c. Economists are mistaken and unemployment is lower.
d. Economists over-estimated the number rise in benefits claims
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The Law Commission has recommended, as part of a major overhaul to inheritance law,
that unmarried couples should have equal inheritance rights. The proposal suggests that
unmarried couples who live together for five years or more should be able to inherit from
each other without writing a will. This provision would also apply to couples who had lived
together for two years or more and who had a child, providing that the child lived with the
couple at the time one parent died.
An exception to the proposed law would be where one partner had been previously married
to another partner and had not divorced them. In this situation, the surviving co-habitant
would have no right to the deceased’s estate. If passed, this British law is thought to affect
roughly 7 million families who cohabit but have never married.
Q22 Which one of the following statements can we not know based on the
information provided in the passage?
a. 7 million families in Britain are cohabiting but never married.
b. Recommendations to change inheritance laws have been made.
c. Children without married parents are not entitled to inherit their parents’ estate.
d. cohabiting with a partner still married to someone else would be an exception.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Official statistics from countries around the European Union suggest that Britain has the
second-highest living standard within the EU. Research suggests that a major reason for
this is the service provided by the NHS. The European research body, ‘Eurostat’,
compared the figures for Britain both with the services supplied by the NHS and without
such services.
It found that without the aid of the NHS, Britain moved down to 10th in the scale for its
standard of living. In the recent report Bulgaria was found to be the worst-off country in the
EU, with Norway and Sweden as the richest. Denmark was found to be the most expensive
to live in within the EU.
These figures represent a dramatic change since the last survey carried out in 2007. At the
time of the 2007 survey, Ireland was found to be one of the richest countries with its
standard of living 48% above the average, beating even Sweden. However, this is no
longer the case.
Q23 Based on the passage, which one of the following statements is correct?
a. ‘Eurostat’ is backed by the European Commission.
b. Denmark is one of the richest countries in the EU
c. The richest countries are Sweden and Norway.
d. The richest countries are Denmark and Norway.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.To what extent does advertising a product at a sporting event increase sales? In light of the
London Olympics, the relationship between sporting events and advertising is under
greater scrutiny by British companies than ever before. Research suggests that in the year
prior to the Games, twelve percent of adults talked about the Olympics on a typical day.
With this in mind, it is estimated that more than one billion pounds have been invested in
the Games in the form of sponsorship from companies. In return for their investment, the
Q24
exposure gained by sponsors is now legally protected by statute to prevent non-official
sponsors from profiting.
Q24 Based on the information only, chose the option that best completes the following
sentence. As a result of the London Olympics...
a. Sporting events and advertising has been researched.
b. Sporting events and advertising is receiving more attention from companies
c. Sporting events and advertising is receiving more attention from adults.
d. Sporting events and advertising is now protected by statute.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The AAA rating currently enjoyed by British banks’ may be about to change, as the governor
of the Banque de France, Christian Noyer, lashed out at the amount of British debt. This
statement was made in response to warnings received by the French government that a
number of banks across Europe, including France, are being considered for downgrading.
Noyer’s outburst continued, as he stated that a downgrade for France was ‘unjust’, and that
the downgrades should start with the UK, which currently has a larger amount of debt, more
i nflation and weaker growth than France. However, the French economy is expected to
s hrink both this quarter and the next, suggesting the nation is suffering from recession. In
light of this, a warning for Mr Noyer not to throw stones in glass houses appears apt.
Q25 Based on the information in the passage only, which of the following statements is
definitely correct?
a. British banks will be downgraded from their AAA status.
b. Christian Noyer called it unjust for French banks to lose their AAA status
c. British bankers are all members of the AA insurance group.
d. The governor of the Banque de France lives in a glass house.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Official statistics suggest that only a third of drivers’ tax is spent on the roads. In 2010,
figures suggest revealed that drivers spent twenty eight billion pounds in fuel taxes, yet, in
the same year, only five billion was spent on local roads and a further four billion on national
highways. In addition to fuel taxes, excise tax has almost doubled since 1988. Speaking on
this subject, the president of the AA stated that the poorest motorists are often the most
affected by tax hikes.
Q26 Based on the information in the passage, how much tax, in total, was spent on
local roads and national highways in 2010?
a. Four billion pounds
b. Five billion pounds
c. Nine billion pounds
d. Twenty eight billion pounds
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The prime minister recently announced a new plan to kick-start social recovery and
‘troubleshoot’ dysfunctional families. Under this scheme, the government plans to invest
£450 million into families; providing more case workers, probation officers and social
workers. While forty percent of the total bill is expected to be provided by central
government, the remaining sixty percent is to be provided by local councils.
Those in opposition appear sceptical as to the worth of the scheme, highlighting that the
funding must be gained by cuts to other key areas. In this way, the prime minister has been
accused of ‘taking with one hand while giving with the other’.
Q27 Based on the information in the passage, what does the author mean when he
refers to the proposed scheme as ‘taking with one hand while giving with the
other’?
a. The author means the scheme will be detrimental to families
b. The author means funding for the scheme may come from other areas
c. The author means that only local government will be giving funds,
d. The author means that funds will come from companies
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.A British surgeon has invented a new device that kills pain without the use of drugs. The
gadget, which aims to reduce knee pain and the need for operations, is said to block the
pain signal as the spinal cord is unable to carry both the pain and the vibration at the same
time. This technique, using vibration to block pain signals, is not new; first appearing in the
American civil war before being re-examined in the 1960’s and eventually appearing on the
market in 2009. This technology, which is powered by AAA batteries, is the first time the
product has been widely available for knee pains.
Q28 Based on the information in the passage only, when was the technology to
specifically kill knee pain by the use of vibrations first invented?
a. In the American civil war.
b. In the 1960’s.
c. In 2009.
d. Cannot say.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Experts warn that the growing number of dementia cases may become the social problem
of this century. The World Alzheimer Report predicts that the burden placed on social
resources by cases of dementia will continue to grow as the number of cases escalates. A
reason behind the growing number of people suffering from dementia is due to an increase
in life expectancy, with more people living into their eighties and nineties that than ever
before.
In addition to the increasing number of cases, a difference in how differing European
countries care for patients with Alzheimer’s has also been found. The World Alzheimer
report noted that in counties with higher income, patients are more likely to be looked after
by professional healthcare workers, than by family members themselves.
Q29 Based on the information in the passage only, which one of the following
statements cannot be deduced?
a. Increased dementia cases will be a burden on social resources.
b. Life expectancy can be seen to be increasing
c. European countries employ more nurses than other countries
d. Wealthy European countries are more likely to employ healthcare workers
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Australia’s economic growth slows down in second quarter, say economists. Annual
economic growth in Australia has begun to slow as demand for natural resources slows
around the world. Decreased growth in key developing countries such as china and India
has taken its toll on the Australian economic, which is heavily based on the mining sector.
Similarly commodity prices such as iron ore have also fallen in recent months, negatively
effecting Australian mining company profits. A knock on effect of this is decreased
investment in the Australian mining sector, hurting investment in the country. It is believed
that this decline in demand for natural resources will continue throughout the year, and
Australian economic growth is not likely to increase for some time.
Q30 Based on the passage, which one of the following statements is not correct?
a) Australian mining company profits have been negatively effected
b) The price of Iron ore has fallen
c) Increased growth in developing countries is to blame
d) Investment into Australia has been hurt.
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