Summarising A Paragraph MCQ Exercise 2

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Question 1

Whenever I need something, the first place I go to is Dawson's store. There they sell just about everything. You can buy clothes there, things for the house and for the garden, and also sports equipment. They stock a wide variety of goods. Everything is of good quality, and prices are reasonable.

A	Most people can't afford to go to Dawson’s.
B	You can't find everything you need in Dawson's.
C	In my opinion, Dawson's is an excellent store and not too expensive.
D	Dawson's is famous for its goods but prices are high.
E	The rich and the famous all shop at Dawson's.

Question 2

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 3

In 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 4

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

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

Question 5

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 6

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, she spent the remaining 6 months 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 7

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 8

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 favour 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 9

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."