Paragraph Summarizing MCQ Test With Answers + PDF Exercise 2

Paragraph Summarizing Test 2

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Question 1

People who have never been in an aeroplane usually think that flying must be fun. Perhaps it is, the first time you fly. But few people who have flown a lot really enjoy flying. Most of the time you are in the air, there is nothing to see but clouds, and waiting around in an airport is the most boring experience.

A	Flying is not as interesting as people who haven't flown think.
B	A lot of people won't fly because they think it is dangerous.
C	Airports are very boring places.
D	Travelling by air is one of the least popular ways of travelling.
E	Everybody likes flying, and shopping at airports is great fun.

Question 2

During recent years, there has been a great increase in population. As a result of this, many countries are facing serious difficulties. These include food shortages, housing problems, unemployment, pollution and similar social and economic difficulties.

A	Some countries have more social and economic problems than others.
B	The rapid growth in population has caused very many problems.
C	The increase in population has been to the benefit of some countries.
D	Rich countries should help poor countries.
E	Economic problems are not related to the increase in population

Question 3

Paul is pleased that his company is sending him to the new factory near Houston. The pay will be better and the work more interesting. Also, several of his friends live there and he likes the climate.

A	Paul's company has many reasons for opening a new factory in Houston.
B	Paul is happy to be going to Houston for various reasons.
C	Paul is looking forward to making new friends in Houston.
D	It is not easy to find interesting, well-paid work in Houston.
E	Paul has never had such a good job as his present one in Houston

Question 4

Susan arrived at the library a few minutes before 12 o'clock. Jane had her coat on and was, waiting for her friend on the steps of the library. So they left together, crossed the street and went to their favourite restaurant.

A	Susan and Jane both work in the same library and always have lunch together.
B	Jane was surprised to see Susan at the library and invited her to lunch.
C	Susan and Jane met at the library as arranged and then had lunch together.
D	Jane and Susan have lunch together once a week.
E	Jane put on her coat while she was waiting for her friend.

Question 5

I don't know any French myself, and so I don't know whether Jane's French is good or not. But I do know that she has spent the last two years in France. She was in Paris for 18 months and the remaining 6 months she spent at various places along the south coast. So she should know French well.

A	Jane has spent two whole years in France, partly in Paris, partly on the south coast.
B	Jane's French ought to be good as she has recently spent two years in France.
C	If I had spent two years in France like Jane, I would have learned French well.
D	Jane's French is now very good indeed.
E	Jane thoroughly enjoyed the two years she spent in France, but I don't think her French is better than mine.

Question 6

If Jane is willing to organize the picnic I should let her. The last picnic she organized was a great success. Just now, too, she has plenty of spare time, which most of us don't have. I don't think we'll find anyone as good as her.

A	Jane always likes to do unusual things.
B	Everybody can organize a picnic as efficiently as Jane can.
C	Most of us don't want Jane to organize the picnic.
D	Jane has so much free time that she wants to organize a picnic.
E	Jane seems to be the best person to organize the picnic.

Question 7

I know all the arguments about how important it is to advertise. I admit that the costs of advertising are quickly recovered in better sales. Yet I still think advertising is harmful because of the bad effect it has on children.

A	Advertising helps sales, but children are badly affected by it.
B	I am in favor of advertisements because children are fond of them.
C	It is important to advertise although children hate advertisements.
D	A lot of people argue about whether advertising really helps sales
E	Many people argue that advertisements are useful for children.

Question 8

The story "Robinson Crusoe" was written by Daniel Defoe. This novel was based on the story of a real sailor who had been abandoned on a small island. Although the sailor, Alexander Selkirk's adventures are not the same as those of Robinson Crusoe there are some notable similarities.

A	Daniel Defoe wrote the story of Alexander Selkirk but called it "Robinson Crusoe."
B	The abandoned sailor Alexander Selkirk was a typical colonialist.
C	The story: "Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe is a fictional account of the experiences of Alexander Selkirk.
D	Daniel Defoe wrote the story of the life of Alexander Selkirk and named it "Robinson Crusoe."
E	Being abandoned on a small island with a sailor named Alexander Selkirk gave Daniel Defoe the idea to write the story "Robinson Crusoe."

Question 9

Jane had had a terrible dream that night. She had dreamed that she was in a haunted house. The house was large and dark. It had broken stairs and windows. As she went through the house, she heard terrible noises and then she saw a white mist which turned into a strange animal, in front of her. She screamed and then woke to find that she was safe in her own home.

A	Jane's dream frightened her into screaming all night
B	The house that Jane was in was old and frightening but she went to sleep anyway.
C	The noises that she heard that night were made by a wild animal that had come in to get away from the fog
D	Jane was very frightened by the nightmare she had the other night in which she visited an old abandoned house and saw a ghost.
E	Jane was afraid of the dark so her imagination played tricks on her that night and she thought she had seen a ghost.

Question 10

Many people complain a great deal about the bad influences of television on the young. However, these are the same parents that don't seem to realize that what their children watch should be decided by them. It is the parents who are responsible to turn the program off if it isn't appropriate for their children.

A	It would be better if people complained less about what their children watched on television.
B	Television programs are more valuable than most parents wish to believe.
C	Parents tend to allow their children to watch too much television and then complain about it.
D	Many parents make decisions about what is appropriate for their children and what is not.
E	Parents should take the initiative to prevent their children from watching what they feel is not appropriate for them.