ANSWER FOR PART 4 OF UNIT 3 – READING 2

PART 4: READING COMPREHENSION

Read the passages and choose the best answer marked A, B, C, or D for each question.
Questions 31 through 32 refer to the following advertisement.

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31. What would you NOT buy at Bathland?

A. A television
B. Towels
C. Soap
D. A mirror

32. How long will the sale last (verb)? = How long is the sale?
A. For ten days
B. For one month
C. Forever
D. For a fortnight = fourteen nights = two weeks

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Questions 33 through 35 refer to the following article.

Does chicken soup cure a cold? Scientific studies have not been able to show that
this is true. Nevertheless, many people use it to treat their colds. Why is this?
"Because it works," says Dr. Patty Wilson of New York. "My patients always
say they feel better after treating their colds with a bowl of hot chicken soup.
Scientific research may not show it, but my patients understand their own
experience, and they know that chicken soup makes them feel better." Whether
or not chicken soup really cures colds, it does have health benefits, especially
when prepared with lots of vegetables. It is nourishing and it isn't fattening. It's
also easy and inexpensive to make. Sick or healthy, chicken soup makes a
delicious and healthful meal for anyone.

33. What is the purpose of this article?

A. To explain how to prepare chicken soup
B. To discuss chicken soup as a treatment for colds
C. To present scientific research about chicken soup
D. To compare different treatments for colds

34. According to Dr. Wilson, why do people treat colds with chicken soup?
A. Because it makes them feel better
B. Because the doctor tells them to
C. Because it has been proven by research
D. Because it is inexpensive

35. What is a benefit of eating chicken soup?

A. It cures colds.
B. It is the cheapest food available.
C. You can buy it anywhere.
D. It is nourishing. = nutritious

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B. Preparation for job interviews
C. Resume preparation
D. Work visa applications

37. What is learned (= known = understood) about The International Employment

Newsletter?
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B. It is published every two weeks.
C. It can be read on the Internet. [read /ri:d/ => read /red/ => read /red/]
D. It can be purchased at newsstands.

38. How long is Ms. Ralls's current subscription?

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B. 6 months
C. 1 year
D. 2 years

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C. A special edition
D. A class

40. What has been included with the letter? (to include ≈ to enclosed)
A. A coupon
B. A survey form
C. A sample issue
D. An envelope