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Verbal Comprehension Test 4
Solutions Booklet
Instructions
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.
There is a time limit of 30 seconds per question.
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Practice Aptitude TestsThe music, film and video game retailer HMV recently reported annual loss of £38.6 million
due to declining sales and restructuring costs. The main reason attributed to this decline in
sales is the rise of online music and film download websites. Music and film lovers are now
able to download songs and film at the click of a button, without requiring a stop at their
local HMV or retailer. Only time will tell if the online music and film industry will make HMV,
the CD and the DVD obsolete in favour of a fully online entertainment industry.
Q1 What was HMV’s reported annual loss?
a) £38.6 Billion
b) £38.6 Million
c) $38.6 Million
d) $38.6 Billon
Correct answer: b
Explanation:
a) The passage states that the reported annual loss was £38.6 million, not billion
b) The passage states that the reported annual loss was £38.6 million, and is therefore
correct
c) The passage states that the reported annual loss was £38.6 million, this statement
uses $ rather than £ and is therefore incorrect
d) The passage states that the reported annual loss was £38.6 million, this statement
uses $ rather than £ and a billion, rather than a million and is therefore incorrect
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Special economic zones are geographical regions that operate under more free market
orientated laws than the rest of that country. In these zones, particular taxes may not be
levied, decreased regulation may be present and international tariffs may be decreased/not
required. The function of these zones is to increase foreign investment, develop
infrastructure or to increase employment opportunities in that area. Numerous countries
employ the use of special economic zones including Russia, China, India, South Korea and
many others.
Q2 Based on the passage, which of the following statements is definitely true
a) Special economic zones are used to increase employment
b) Special economic zones are used to improve quality of life
c) Special economic zones are used to improve foreign relation
d) Special economic zones are used to by the European union
Correct answer: a
Explanation:
a) The passage directly mentions that special economic zones are used to increase
employment opportunities and is therefore true
b) The passage does not mention quality of life, and is therefore not definitely true
c) The passage does not mention improving foreign relations, and is therefore not
definitely true
d) The passage does not mention the European Union, and is therefore not definitely
true.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Performance enhancing drugs have generated controversy in professional sports for
decades as demand for optimum performance ever rises. A new method of performance
enhancement has been identified as a possible future problem, a process known as gene
doping. As genetic research advances, it is possible that rogue athletes may use genetic
technology to enhance their ability through gene doping, potentially improving their
performance significantly. Because of the numerous controversies and ethical problems this
kind of enhancement may bring, anti-doping authorities have pre-emptively banned genetic
manipulation.
Q3 According to the passage what performance enhancing method may become
a problem in the future?
a) Gene enhancement
b) Gene doping
c) Gene engineering
d) Gene research
Correct answer: b
Explanation:
a) The passage does not mention “gene enhancement” specifically at any point
b) The passage mentions “Gene doping” twice, and refers to it a new method of
performance enhancement that may become a problem in the future
c) Genetic engineering is not mentioned directly in the passage
d) Although genetic research is mentioned in the passage, it is not referred to
specifically as the problem facing the future.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.With more than 32 million smart phones in the United Kingdom alone, the number of mobile
phone applications or apps is rapidly increasing. These apps are used for gaming, travel,
shopping, and banking and soon the department of health will be encouraging the
development of medical apps to help manage medical conditions. Potentially popular apps
could include blood pressure monitors, blood sugar monitors and contraceptive choice
apps. These apps could make managing disease far more convenient and efficient,
improving the quality of life for millions in the UK.
Q4 Based on the passage, which of the following is not listed as a potential
popular app?
a) Heart rate monitor
b) Blood sugar monitor
c) Blood pressure monitor
d) Contraception advice
Correct answer: a
Explanation:
a) The passage does not mention a heart rate monitor and therefore is not listed as a
potential app, making this the correct answer
b) A blood sugar monitor is mentioned by the passage, making this answer incorrect
c) A blood pressure monitor is mentioned in the passage, making this an incorrect
answer
d) Contraceptive advice is mentioned by the passage, making this an incorrect answer.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.In an attempt to find a solution to global climate change, scientists have are researching
the effects of releasing large quantities of iron into the upper ocean. This process is known
as iron seeding and it can enhance the reproduction of phytoplankton, which intern may
lower global carbon dioxide levels, lowering global temperature. This process is also known
as iron fertilisation or ocean nourishment and is the topic of an on-going debate by climate
scientists. One criticism of the approach is that iron seeding may lead to a harmful algal
bloom, which leads to the phenomena known as the red tide, releasing numerous toxic
chemicals into the ocean.
Q5 based on the passage, what is a name for the potential solution to climate
change?
a) Iron nourishment
b) Algal bloom
c) Iron seeding
d) Ocean seeding
Correct answer: c
Explanation
a) Iron nourishment is not mentioned in the passage, and is therefore incorrect
b) Algal bloom is mentioned as a problem with the potential with the solution, not as the
solution itself, and is therefore incorrect
c) Iron seeding is mentioned in the passage directly as the potential solution to climate
change, and is therefore the correct answer
d) Ocean seeding is not mentioned in the passage, and is therefore incorrect.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The alternative energy market has been growing year upon year, and bio fuels are seen as
a major alternative energy source of the future. Renewable biofuels made from corn and
other plants are a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. However a major criticism of
biofuels is the amount of arable land required to grow the plants required for bio fuels, and
with growing populations and food shortages around the world, it may not seem, feasible.
The bio fuel industry however states that numerous part of crops that are not eaten, and
would normally be thrown away could be converted into bio fuel, creating greater
opportunity for agriculture not creating problems.
Q6 Based on the passage, what are bio-fuels not referred to as?
a) Sustainable
b) Alternative
c) Renewable
d) ecological
Correct answer: d
Explanation:
a) The passage refers to bio fuels as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel, and is
therefore referred to
b) The passage refers to bio fuels as a major alternative energy source, and is therefore
referred to.
c) The passage refers to bio fuels as “renewable biofuels” and is therefore referred to.
d) The passage does not mention the term economical and therefore is not referred to
in the passage.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Pay day loans are becoming an increasing common phenomenon in the United Kingdom,
with pay-day loans a now £2 billion a year industry. These loans are often extremely high
interest over a short period of time, often reaching or exceeding 4000% APR. Due to these
high interest rates, missing payments can lead to a debt spiralling effect, in which debtors
are trapped under an ever increasing mountain of debt, often using new loans to pay off
existing loans, worsening the problem. However for many people that are able to pay back
the loan quickly and without incident, pay day loans may be seen as a more convenient
alternative to credit cards and bank overdrafts.
Q7 Based on the passage above, which statement is not definitely true?
a) Pay day loans are a $2 billion industry
b) Pay day loans often reach or exceed 4000% APR
c) Pay day loans can lead to a debt spiralling effect
d) Pay day loans can lead to bankruptcy
Correct answer: d
Explanation:
a) The passage states that payday loans are now a $2 billion industry, and is therefore
true as this is a £2 billion industry
b) The passage states that payday loans often reach or exceed 4000% APR, and is
therefore true
c) The passage mentions the debt spiralling effect, and is therefore true
d) The passage does not mention bankruptcy, and is therefore not definitely true.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The people’s republic of china has enjoyed a rapidly growing economy for decades, with
china’s export market the key factor in its economic success. However recently economic
growth, import and export growth have been declining and are at their lowest rates since
the late 2000 economic crisis. These may be indications of a slowing economy, which
could spell disaster for the People’s Republic, which have set their sights at competing
with America for economic superpower status. It is possible that the increase in living
standards and wages throughout china has increased the prices of its exports, making
them less financially desirable. Only time will tell if the world’s second largest economy
still has the steam to maintain high rates of growth.
Q8 Based on the passage, what the suggested reason for china’s slowed growth?
a) The Eurozone debt crisis
b) Increase in wages
c) The late 2000 economic crisis
d) Competition with America
Correct answer: b
Explanation:
a) The passage does not mention the Eurozone debt crisis at all
b) The passage states that increasing living standards and wages may be the cause,
and is therefore the correct answer
c) The lowered growth is compared to the late 2000 economic crisis, but is not
considered the cause of the slowed growth
d) Competing with America is considered an aim, but is not stated as a cause of the
slowed growth, and is therefore false.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Egalitarianism is a trend of thought that favours equality among all people. The premise is
that all people are or should be equal in their worth and social status, and oppose all types
of social inequality such as class stratification, caste systems and elitism. This school of
thought has been applied to numerous practical applications such as politics, economics
and law. However the extent of proposed equality may vary, for example equality of
opportunity seeks to give everyone equally, unless distinctions can be explicitly justified,
and equality of outcome involves ensuring total equality between individuals in all measures
i.e. wealth, status, income etc.
Q9 Based on the passage above, what does egalitarianism not definitely oppose?
a. Class stratification
b. Capitalism
c. Caste systems
d. Elitism
Correct answer: b
Explanation:
a. The passage states that egalitarianism opposes class stratification,
b. The passage does not mention capitalism in anyway, and is therefore not definitely
opposed to it based on the passage and is the correct answer.
c. Caste systems are mentioned in the passage as opposed to egalitarianism
d. The passage states that egalitarianism is opposed to elitism.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.In the United Kingdom, the number of home repossession has reached an 18 month low of
recent. Despite economic problems lingering from the 2008 economic crisis and the
impending Eurozone debt crisis, repossessions have dropped from 9,600 in the first quarter
to 8,500 in the second quarter. The reason for this drop is believed to be collaboration
between lenders, borrowers and debt advisors to avoid repossession, as well as lower
interest rates and help for unemployed borrowers.
Q10 According to the passage, which of the following may not be a cause of the
drop in number of home repossessions?
a) Lower interest rates
b) Help for unemployed borrowers
c) Financial regulation
d) Collaboration between relevant parties
Correct answer: c
Explanation:
a) Lower interest rates are mentioned in the passage as a cause.
b) Help for unemployed borrowers is mentioned as a cause in the passage
c) Financial regulation is not mentioned in the passage, and is therefore the correct
answer
d) Collaboration between relevant parties is mentioned and a cause.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The Pareto principle, also known as the 80-20 rule states that for many events, roughly
80% of the effects come from 20% of the caus es. For example in a business setting, it is
suggested that 80% of a company’s sales will likely come from 20% of their client base.
This phenomenon was first identified when it was found that 80% of Italy’s land was owned
by 20% of the population. Similar results have been found in the USA, France and the UK.
The theory was further supported by its founde r when he discovered that 20% of the
peapods in his garden contained 80% of the p eas.
Q11 What country did the identifier of the Pareto principle first identified this
phenomenon?
a) Italy
b) USA
c) UK
d) France
Correct answer: a
Explanation:
a) The passage states that the identifier of the principle looked at the landed owned by
the Italian population, and is therefore the correct answer
b) The passage states that the phenomenon has been observed in the USA, but it is not
the country where it was first identified.
c) The passage states that the phenomenon has been observed in the UK, but it is not
the country where it was first identified.
d) The passage states that the phenomenon has been observed in France, but it is not
the country where it was first identified.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The democracy index, devised by the Economist intelligence unit measures the state of
democracy in 167 countries around the world, 166 of which are sovereign states and 165
are members of the United Nations. In this index there are 4 different groupings which
denote a countries level of democracy, at the top is a full democracy, of which many North
American and western European countries belong. Next is a flawed democracy, of which
many South American and Latin American countries belong. Next are hybrid regimes, of
which many Asian and eastern European countries belong. Last, and therefore the least
democratic counties are authoritarian regimes, which many north African and middle
eastern countries belong.
Q12 According to the passage, which countries tend to contain hybrid regimes?
a) South America and Latin America countries
b) Asian and eastern European countries
c) North African and middle eastern
d) West African and sub-Sahara
Correct answer: b
Explanation:
a) The passage states that south and Latin American countries often fall in the flawed
democracy category, not the hybrid regimes category.
b) The passage a states that Asian and eastern European countries tent to hybrid
regimes, and is therefore the correct answer.
c) North African and Middle Eastern countries often fall into the authoritarian regimes
category, not the hybrid regimes category.
d) West Africa and sub-Sahara are not mentioned in the passage, and is therefore an
incorrect answer.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The emperor penguin is the tallest and heaviest specific of penguin, and is native to
Antarctica. Both males and females of the species are of similar height (122cm) and weight
(22-45kg). Its diet primarily of fish but also includes crustaceans such as krill and
cephalopods such as squid. When hunting, the species can remained submerged for up to
18 minutes, diving to a depth of 535m (1755ft). To allow it to function at low oxygen levels,
it has evolved solid bones to reduce barotrauma and the ability to reduce its metabolism.
Q13 According to the passage, how deep can the emperor penguin submerge
when hunting?
a) 1775ft
b) 1755m
c) 535ft
d) 535m
Correct answer: d
Explanation
a) The passage states that the depth the penguin can submerge is 1755ft, not 1775ft
b) The passage states that the depth the penguin can submerge is 1755ft, not 1755m
c) The passage states that the depth the penguin can submerge is 535m, not 535ft
d) The passage does state that the depth the penguin can submerge is 535m, and is
therefore the correct answer.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Crowdsourcing is a process that involves outsourcing tasks to a distributed group of people.
This process can occur both online and offline. Crowdsourcing differs from ordinary
outsourcing by outsourcing to an undefined pu blic, rather than a specific company or formal
employment. Participants are either paid finan cially, with prizes or in recognition. Because
of the use of amateurs or volunteers, crowdsou rcing is an inexpensive and large numbers
of people can be gathered. However the tasks which crowdsourcing can be use has to be
an enjoyable/important activity to rally volunteers, as mundane and tedious activities may
not draw in crowds.
Q14 Based on the passage, how aren’t crowdsourced people definitely paid?
a) Recognition
b) Prizes
c) Formal employment
d) Financially
Correct answer: c
Explanation:
a) Recognition is stated in the passage as a form of payment, and is therefore
incorrect
b) Prized are stated in the passage as a form of payment, and is therefore incorrect
c) Formal employment is not stated to be a form of compensation, and is therefore
the correct answer.
d) Financial payment is stated in the passage as a form of payment and is
therefore incorrect.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Qatar is a sovereign Arab nation, located in western Asia occupying the small Qatar
p eninsular. Qatar’s only land boarder is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its
territory surrounded by the Persian Gulf. Qatar has been rules as an absolute monarchy
s ince the mid-19th century, and was formerly a British protectorate noted mainly for
pearling. Since its independence from the British in 1971 Qatar has become one of the
regions richest states, due to vast oil and gas reserves. Qatar is ranked first in the world for
h ighest gross domestic product per capita, has the second highest human development
index in the Middle East and fifth largest export market in the Middle East.
Q15 According to the passage, what human development index ranking does
Qatar have in the middle east?
a) 1st
b) 2nd
c) 5th
d) 6th
Correct answer: b
Explanation:
a) The passage states that Qatar is ranked 1st for GDP, not human development index,
and is therefore false.
b) The passage states that Qatar is ranked 2nd for human development index, and is
therefore correct
c) The passage ranks Qatar’s exports as 5th in the middle east, not human development
index
d) The passage does not mention any of Qatar’s rankings as 6th, and is therefore false.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Is the social media another dotcom bubble? In After the recent fall in value of Facebook
post its initial public offering brings back memories, is the interest in social media simple a
repeat of the dotcom bubble of 2000-2002? The parallels are striking, both cases investors
aggressively purchased stock, euphorically expecting a high return, however in the
subsequent months following the IPO it was clear that a sizeable loss was found instead.
Facebook’s shares had fallen forty percent since they started trading in May and seem to
be continuing onward down. Group-on has also seen its shares plummet, losing two thirds
of its initial value. Similarly shares for zynga have dropped seventy percent since trading.
Only time will tell is this period shall go down in history as the second dotcom bubble.
Q16 according to the passage, by what amount has Facebook shares dropped
since its initial public offering?
a) 40%
b) Two thirds
c) 70%
d) 50%
Correct answer: a
Explanation:
a) The passage states that Facebook’s share value has dropped by 40, and is therefore
the correct answer
b) The passage states that groupon shares have dropped two thirds, not Facebook’s
shares
c) The passage states that zynga’s shares hve dropped seventy percent, not
Facebook’s shares
d) The passage does not give any statistics at 50% and is therefore not correct.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The decline in china’s housing and construction market has had a profound knock on effect
on china’s steel industry. Due to decreased demand for steel from construction, as huge
construction projects around china are reduced to ghost towns by decreased investment,
Chinese state owned steel companies have seen their profits drop by almost 96%. The
drop in steel prices may be an indicator of things to come; lower steel prices suggest lower
predicted g economic growth, and may spell disaster for china’s hopes of continued rapid
growth.
Q17 Based on the passage, what is not an effect of china’s construction market
decline?
a) Decreased steel demand
b) Decreased steel prices
c) Decreased steel company profits
d) Decreased steel exports
Correct answer: d
Explanation:
a) Decreased steel demand is stated as an effect in the passage
b) Decrease steel prices are states as an effect in the passage
c) Decreased steel company profits are states as an effect in the passage
d) Decreased steal exports are not mentioned in the passage, and is therefore the
correct answer.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Consumer cooperatives are enterprises owned by consumers and managed
democratically, with the goal of fulfilling the needs of its members. These cooperatives
differ from privately or publicly owned companies as they do not have shareholders in the
traditional sense, instead every member of the cooperative has one vote, and they can
utilise this vote for electing a board of directors and/or management. Cooperatives also
pursue social goals, such as economic democracy, transparency, financial benefits for the
consumer.
Q18 based on the passage, what statement is not a suggested goal of a consumer
cooperative?
a) Fulfilling the needs of its members
b) Economic democracy
c) Product quality
d) Financial benefits
Correct answer: c
Explanation:
a) The passage states that the goal of a cooperative is the fulfil the needs of its
members
b) The passage states that a social goal of a cooperative is economic democracy
c) The passage does not mention product quality, and is therefore the correct answer
d) Financial benefits are mentioned as a social goal of a cooperative.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Nanotechnology is the manipulation of matter on an atomic or molecular scale. Generally
speaking, nanotechnology work with materials , devices and other structure with at least
one dimension sized from one to one hundred nanometres. Through the national
nanotechnology initiative, the USA has investe d 3.7 billion dollars, the European 1.2 billion
dollars and japan 750 million dollars. Scientist s debate the future implication of
nanotechnology, suggesting that the technolog y could have profound effects on the global
economy and even cause doomsday scenario s.
Q19 Based on the passage, how much has japan invested into the national
nanotechnology initiative?
a) $750 million
b) $750 Billion
c) £750 million
d) £750 billion
Correct answer: a
Explanation:
a) The passage states that 750 million dollars have been spent by japan, and is
therefore the correct answer
b) The passage states that 750 million dollars, not billion dollars have been spent job by
japan, and is therefore incorrect
c) The passage states that 750 million dollars, not pounds, have been spent, and is
therefore incorrect
d) The passage states that 750 million dollars, not billion pounds have been spent, and
is therefore incorrect.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The Aral Sea, located between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan was once the fourth largest
lake in the world. Two port cities were located o n it and 22 different varieties of fish could
be found in the Aral. However when the Soviet Union decided to boos cotton farming by
constructing dams on the two large rivers that flowed into the Aral Sea, soil erosion and
evaporation took its effect. By the 1970s twenty percent of the sea had diminished, by 1980
thirty percent had diminished, forty percent by 1990 and today ninety percent of the Aral
Sea has disappeared. However the Kazakh government pledges to reverse this effect, and
return the sea to its former glory.
Q20 According to the passage, by which year had thirty percent of the Aral sea
disappeared?
a) 1970
b) 1980
c) 1990
d) Today
Correct answer: b
Explanation:
a) In 1970 the Aral sea had diminished by 20%, not 30%
b) By 1980 the Aral sea had diminished by 30%, and is therefore correct
c) By 1990 the Aral sea had diminished by 40%, not 30%
d) By today the Aral sea has diminished by 90% not 30%
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The happy planet index is an index of human wellbeing and environmental impact that was
introduced by the new economics foundation. The index is designed up challenge the well-
established indices of countries development, such as gross domestic product, human
development index and quality of life index. F urthermore, it is believed that the notion of
sustainable development requires a measure of environment costs in pursuing happiness
and health. On this index Costa Rica was ran ked the highest in HPI, and Zimbabwe was
ranked the lowest in HPI.
Q21 based on the passage, what indices does happy planet index not challenge?
a) Gross domestic product
b) Gross national happiness
c) Human development index
d) Quality of life index
Correct answer: b
Explanation:
a) The passage does mention gross domestic product as an index
b) The passage does not mention gross national happiness, and is therefore the
correct answer
c) The passage does mention human development index
d) The passage does mention quality of life index.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The effects of spaceflight on astronauts have been an important area of study since the start
of manned spaceflight. The effects of weightlessness on the body are believed to be the key
problem astronaut’s face in medium to long term space missions. Short term weightlessness
can lead to motion sickness, lethargy and na usea. Long term weightlessness may lead to the
loss of bone and muscle mass, disrupted vis ion and weakened immune system. More
research is necessary to limit the effects of w eightlessness on astronauts if manned space
flight is to continue.
Q22 Based on the passage above, what is a long term effect of weightlessness?
a) Motion sickness
b) Lethargy
c) Nausea
d) Disrupted vision.
Correct answer: d
Explanation:
a) Motion sickness is stated to be a short term effect of weightlessness
b) Lethargy is stated to be a short term effect of weightlessness
c) Nausea is stated to be a short term effect of weightlessness
d) Disrupted vision is stated to be a long term effect of weightlessness, and is there the
correct answer.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Is internet addiction a real medical disorder? Particularly in Asian countries, compulsive
internet and online gaming use has become a serious issue, however the American
psychiatric association doesn’t acknowledge it as a real disorder. It was found that both
South Korea and China had estimated internet addiction rates of thirty percent in their
populations, and 1/8th of Americans affected by internet addiction. A range of treatments
are available for the severely internet addicted and South Korean video gaming companies
have dedicated technological resources to p romote healthy gaming behaviour. However
the American psychiatric association, the British psychological society and the world health
organisation are still undecided as to whether internet addiction is classified as a genuine
medical disorder.
Q23 Which one of the following organisations is not mentioned in the passage
a) The American psychological association
b) The British psychological association
c) The world health organisation
d) The American Psychiatric association
Correct answer: a
Explanation:
a) The American psychological association is not mentioned in the passage, the
American psychiatric association is mentioned however, and is therefore the correct
answer.
b) The British’s psychological association is mentioned in the passage, and is therefore
incorrect.
c) The world health organisation is mentioned in the passage and is therefore incorrect
d) The American psychiatric association is mentioned in the passage and is therefore
incorrect.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.With increased demands on business execut ives to travel in the globalised economy, how
do globe-trotting executives manager their tra vel demands? A highly invaluable resources
tapped by senior executives is the use of one or more personal assistants. More than
glorified receptionists, PA’s hold considerable power in the work place, deciding who gains
access to their employer and when, being privy to highly sensitive information and
maintaining order in the executives absence. Having this extra helping hand can allow
executives to focus on the more important ta sks and objectives, allowing them to save time,
effort and improve efficiency.
Q24 Based on the passage above, which statement is definitely true?
a) Personal assistants are glorified receptionists
b) Personal assistants are efficient
c) Personal assistants are privy to sensitive information
d) Personal assistants are expensive
Correct answer: c
Explanation:
a) The passage states that personal assistants are far from glorified receptionists, and
is therefore false
b) The passage states that personal assistants make executives more efficient, but
does not mention PA’s efficiency, and is therefore not definitely true.
c) The passage does state that personal assistants are privy to sensitive information,
and is therefore true
d) The passage does not state a cost for PA’s, and is therefore not definitely true.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.It was recently announced that the EU has la unched a youth unemployment plan to tackle
youth unemployment in the 27 EU member countries. This youth opportunities initiative
promises to create 370,000 work placements across the EU. It proposed a youth guarantee
to put young people in work, study or training within four months of leaving school. The
commission states that youth unemploymen t costs around 20 billion euros per week or one
percent of the entire EU’s economic output. However critics say that the initiative will not
benefit the UK, suggesting that youth unemp loyment was a problem before the economic
turmoil, and will not be solved by reallocating funds.
Q25 Based on the passage, how much does youth unemployment cost the EU?
a) £20 billion
b) £20 million
c) 1 percent of total national debt
d) 1 percent of total economic output
Correct answer: d
Explanation:
a) The passage states that youth unemployment cost the EU 20 billion euros, not pounds
b) The passage states that youth unemployment costs the EU 20 billion eurones, not
million or pounds
c) The passage does not mention national debt
d) The passage states that youth unemployment costs 1 percent of the EU’s entire
economic output and is therefore correct.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.On the city liveability scale, the city of Melbourne Australia has overtaken the Canadian city
of Vancouver as the world most liveable city. Melbourne’s score of 97.5% is just 2.5% away
from a perfect score, only losing points for cl imate, culture and petty crime. Other Australian
cities included in the index are the city of Syd ney which was ranked seventh and the city
Adelaide, which was ranked fifth. However th e city of London, due to the recent riots in
2011, as dropped 2 places to 55th in the ranking.
Q26 Based on the passage, what are the rankings for Melbourne, Sydney and
Adelaide?
a) Melbourne (5th) Adelaide (1st), Sydney (7th)
b) Melbourne (1st), Adelaide (5th), Sydney (7th)
c) Melbourne (7th) Adelaide (5th) Sydney (1st)
d) Melbourne (1th) Adelaide (7st), Sydney (5th)
Correct answer: b
Explanation:
a) The correct ranking is Melbourne (1st), Adelaide (5th), Sydney (7th)
b) The passage states that the correct ranking is Melbourne (1st), Adelaide (5th),
Sydney (7th) and is therefore the correct answer
c) The correct ranking is Melbourne (1st), Adelaide (5th), Sydney (7th)
d) The correct ranking is Melbourne (1st), Adelaide (5th), Sydney (7th)
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.After a ruling that entitled customer taking ou t credit cards and loans with payment
protection (PPI) insurance to reclaim this PPI back in compensation, the financial
ombudsman service is taking hundreds of claims a day. The main causes for this increase
in claims are due to solicitor’s aggressively pursuing compensation on behalf of their clients,
and their no win-no fee policies and the large numbers of customers miss sold PPI;
customers are making these claims in huge n umbers. So far these claims have led to over
£200 million in compensation payments. How ever it was noted that only 5 to 10 percent of
all complaints ever make it to the ombudsma n, say the service.
Q27 Based on the passage, what is not stated to be a reason for the increase in
PPI compensation claims.
a) Aggressive advertising campaigns.
b) No win-no fee policies
c) Large number customers miss sold PPI
d) Aggressive solicitors
Correct answer: a
Explanation:
a) The passage does not mention aggrieve advertising campaigns, and is therefore the
correct answer
b) No win no fee policies are states to be a reason for the increase in claims
c) Large number of customers miss sold PPI is stated to be a reason for the increase in
claims.
d) Solicitors aggressively pursuing claims are stated to be a reason for the increase in
claims.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The idea of growing a burger in a laboratory seems like farfetched science fiction, however
recently this prospect has become closer to reality than ever before. Using synthetic meat
made from a small amount of cells from a living animal and growing it into lumps of muscle
tissue could provide numerous ethical and economic benefits. For example killing animals
for meat will no longer be required and witho ut the need for livestock the environmental
damage of keeping livestock can be avoided . Similarly growing meat will eventually
become far cheaper than raising livestock, in creasing profits and saving time.
Q28 Based on the passage above, what is not a stated benefit of synthetic meat?
a) Avoiding killing animals
b) Less environmental damage
c) Lower amounts of animal waste
d) Cheaper than raising livestock
Correct answer: c
Explanation
a) Avoiding killing animals is stated to be a benefit of synthetic meat
b) Less environmental damage is stated to be a benefit of synthetic meat
c) Animal waste is not mentioned in the statement, and is therefore the correct answer
d) Being cheaper than raising livestock is states to be a benefit of synthetic meat.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Health and safety at work has been seen as an issue of increasing importance during the
20th and 21st centuries. During the industrial r evolution and the 18th and 19th centuries,
limited union strength and a lack of regulation made workplaces extremely dangerous
environments. Factories with newly designed equipment, with numerous unprotected
moving parts could easily seriously injure or kill an employee. Without adequate legislation
or union support, those injured in this way would often not be compensated. However as
trade union membership grew both in size and influence, health and safety changes were
implemented and ensured an improved work ing environment.
Q29 Based on the passage above, what is the stated reason for the increased
emphasis on health and safety
a) Socialist movement
b) Industrial revolution
c) Newly designed equipment
d) Trade union membership
Correct answer: d
Explanation:
a) The passage does not discuss the socialist movement
b) The industrial revolution is not stated to be a reason for increased health and safety
c) Newly designed equipment is not stated to be a reason for increased health and
safety
d) Trade union membership is stated to be the reason for the increased emphasis on
health and safety, and is therefore the correct answer.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and patterns of heath-events, heath-
characteristics and their causes or influence in well-defined populations. It is the
cornerstone method of public health research and practice, and helps inform public
decisions and evidence based medicine. The major areas of epidemiological study include
disease etiology, outbreak investigation and disease surveillance. Other areas of study
include bio monitoring, screening and compa risons of clinical trials. Epidemiology utilised
many other scientific disciplines such as biol ogy, biostatistics and social sciences.
Q30 Based on the passage, what is a major area of study in epidemiology?
a) Bio monitoring
b) Comparing clinical trials
c) Outbreak investigation
d) Screening
Correct answer: c
Explanation:
a) Bio monitoring is mentioned as an area of study, but not a major area of study.
b) Comparing clinical trials is mentioned as an area of study, but not a major area of
study.
c) Outbreak investigation is stated to be a major area of study, and is therefore the
correct answer
d) Screening is stated to be an area of study, but not a major area of study.
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