Which is FALSE about training recommendations after the age of 30, according to the text? 1) Adding training with body weight or special tools is vital. 2) The combination of diff…

The expression raising the ante in “My second rule is raising the ante” (paragraph 6) is closest in meaning to … 1) increasing the level. 2) noticing progress. 3) changing your at…

According to the author, doing exercise at home is … 1) more comfortable than at a gym. 2) convenient for busy people. 3) hardly enough on a regular basis. 4) possible with a good…

It is implied that household chores … 1) can hardly contribute to workout. 2) should be intensive to count as exercise. 3) are more difficult than exercising. 4) are better done w…

The feelings of the author after her daughter’s second text are best described as … 1) mixed. 2) disappointment. 3) relief. 4) anger. The feelings of the author after her daughter…

What does the phrase “There were no second takes there” in paragraph 3 mean? 1) Only the best ones were hired. 2) There was very little time to make a decision. 3) There was only …

Which statement is TRUE? 1) Educators see more pros than cons in allowing students to retake tests. 2) A negative side of retakes is extra difficulty for teachers. 3) If students …

Why does the author’s husband allow students to retake homework? 1) It gives students extra practice. 2) It helps him measure what they have learnt. 3) It prepares them for jobs l…

Which technique does the author’s husband believe is the best? 1) Students should be allowed to retake everything. 2) No retakes are allowed. 3) Homework can be retaken, but impor…

What does they in paragraph 13 (“… so they can adapt accordingly”) refer to? 1) Students. 2) Opinions. 3) Lives. 4) People. What doestheyin paragraph 13 (“… so they can adapt acco…

The author sounds dissatisfied at the end of the text because … 1) her daughter does not know physics well. 2) her daughter was allowed to retake the test. 3) her daughter got a b…

How did the author feel while searching the Internet? 1) Satisfied. 2) Pessimistic. 3) Energetic. 4) Frightened. How did the author feel while searching the Internet?; Satisfied.;…

What does the author think about a university education? 1) Application process is very competitive. 2) Intelligent students benefit most from it. 3) It makes you sure about your …

What does statistics show about graduate jobs? 1) The minority of students are content with their work. 2) The cleverest students ensure the best jobs. 3) Most of the graduates ge…

What worries the author about job application process? 1) Finding suitable work is time - consuming. 2) Arranging interviews is quite difficult. 3) You have to pay to improve your…

The expression “have slipped through employment net” (paragraph 5) is used to refer to … 1) job applicants. 2) recent graduates. 3) working students. 4) employees in general. The …

Which option for graduates does the author NOT discuss? 1) Accepting an unsuitable position. 2) Continuing an unsuitable training. 3) Applying for non - degree jobs. 4) Taking mon…

What conclusion does the author come to? 1) University education is no longer necessary. 2) Graduating from a university will benefit you anyway. 3) Careers fair is a good way to …

Which reason to prefer online courses to traditional college classes is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 1? 1) Individual attention. 2) Accessibility of course materials. 3) Financial b…

Juggle in Paragraph 2 ("… to successfully juggle their job responsibilities …") most probably means … 1) manage. 2) ignore. 3) enjoy. 4) shift. Jugglein Paragraph 2 ("…to successf…

Self - discipline is necessary because … 1) you do not attend offline classes. 2) you are not guided all the time. 3) you have numerous tasks to complete. 4) you are pressed for t…

That in Paragraph 4 ("… I would never let that happen again …") refers to … 1) completing many tasks in a short period of time. 2) postponing the completion of assignments. 3) tak…

Which statement about the author’s online learning experience is FALSE? 1) Some students and instructors were uncooperative. 2) Once he barely managed to complete tasks on time. 3…

What is the main benefit of online group discussions? 1) Criticism of peers’ works. 2) Development of writing skills. 3) Exchange of perspectives. 4) Learning new information. Wha…

The author of the text aims to persuade the reader that online learning is … 1) convenient and manageable. 2) better than traditional instruction. 3) only suitable for working pro…

According to the text, online education is becoming more popular because of its … 1) teachers. 2) ease. 3) flexibility. 4) cost. According to the text, online education is becomin…

This in Paragraph 1 (“But what does this mean for teachers?”) refers to … 1) the continuing growth in education technology. 2) the opportunity to take university courses online. 3…

Which statement about the use of technology is FALSE, according to the text? 1) Technology gives everyone equal chances. 2) It provides the environment students are used to. 3) We…

Discriminate in Paragraph 3 (“Computers do not teach children to question, to discriminate among sources of information...”) most probably means … 1) favour. 2) distinguish. 3) ju…

Which advantage of human teachers over technology is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 3? 1) Development of critical thinking skills. 2) Awareness of students’ personal characteristics. …

Before using technology, a teacher has to find out if it is … 1) modern. 2) safe. 3) suitable. 4) enjoyable. Before using technology, a teacher has to find out if it is …; modern.…

The author draws the conclusion that technology … 1) will substitute teachers in the distant future. 2) can help teachers but cannot replace them. 3) will never be as effective as…

Which fact about reading habits is FALSE, according to Paragraph 1? 1) In 2018 almost a quarter of the US population did not read books. 2) Adults in the US read half an hour a da…

Unlike using social media, reading … 1) brings satisfaction. 2) educates the mind. 3) decreases stress levels. 4) reduces concentration. Unlike using social media, reading …; brin…

To benefit from reading, it is necessary to … 1) concentrate on it for some time. 2) find a comfortable place. 3) increase the page count every day. 4) choose an interesting story…

Potent in Paragraph 6 (“… fiction may be even more potent at some point…”) most probably means … 1) powerful. 2) suitable. 3) relevant. 4) interesting. Potentin Paragraph 6 (“… fi…

Which advantage of reading is NOT mentioned in the text? 1) Understanding others. 2) Developing the brain. 3) Switching from reality. 4) Enriching your vocabulary. Which advantage…

This in Paragraph 8 (“This will help you deepen your critical thinking skills...”) refers to … 1) developing memory while reading. 2) actively working with the text. 3) using marg…

The author wants to convince the reader that … 1) books have a greater impact than social networks. 2) reading is necessary for intellectual development. 3) reading is beneficial …

When she moved to Scotland, the student was mostly confused by … 1) small unexpected things. 2) television shows. 3) the weather. 4) the local food. When she moved to Scotland, th…

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a reason for author’s culture shock? 1) Language problems. 2) Local food. 3) Living on campus. 4) Traffic jams. Which of the following …

The word “daunting” in “ … a daunting task” (paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to … 1) extremely easy. 2) impossible. 3) discouraging. 4) comfortable. The word “daunting” in “ … …

In paragraph 4 “Then I had to adjust to …” the author stresses that it was difficult for her to get used to … 1) living in the same place all the time. 2) doing sports where she l…

According to the author, parties she got used to in the Netherlands … 1) made her feel uncomfortable. 2) required greater expenses. 3) started and finished earlier. 4) allowed for…

Which of the following statements, according to the author, is TRUE about international students in Stirling? 1) They don't dress up as well as locals. 2) They may experience many…

The expression “the ones” in “… most of the ones I experienced …” (paragraph 8) refers to … 1) culture shocks. 2) gap years. 3) studies abroad. 4) feelings about friends. The expr…

Why did the author decide to travel alone? 1) Her friends had job commitments. 2) Her friends were unwilling to travel more widely. 3) The author got tired of constant company. 4)…

Disabling in Paragraph 4 (“The thought was disabling.”) most probably means… 1) hurting. 2) paralyzing. 3) encouraging. 4) exciting. Disablingin Paragraph 4 (“The thought was disa…

What does the author of the essay aim to do? 1) To entertain the reader by telling her story. 2) To describe her personal experience. 3) To show how a song can guide one’s life. 4…

The author cried when finishing her trip because she … 1) was full of emotions. 2) was extremely tired. 3) did not want to leave. 4) admired the city. The author cried when finish…