1.

A. So, in order to protect and sustain the natural covering of Earth for a longer time, there has to be
an alternative to the felling of trees.
B. The after-effects of deforestation are turning lands into less proactive ones, and disturbing the
ecological balance of nature.
C. This includes turning natural forest areas into agricultural lands, or using them for urbanization
purposes.
D. This cutting of trees sometimes leads to large canopy gaps, which in turn cause the dehydration
of rainforests, making them more vulnerable to forest fires.
E. Converting a forest area into a flat land by felling trees, in order to use it for various purposes, is
called deforestation.

2. A. Still, the humongous size of the structure reflects the quantity of hard work and time invested
in making such a masterpiece.
B. The pyramid has eroded with the passing of time, decreasing its size a bit.
C. The architect of the pyramid was Hemon.
D. It's a big achievement to have constructed a pyramid with such fine precision back in those days,
when measuring instruments and tools were not easily found.
E. The Great Pyramid of Giza was a tomb for the 4th Egyptian dynasty pharaoh, constructed over a
period of twenty years.

3. A. But in Scotland three banks are still allowed to issue banknotes.

B. When the bank was founded in 1695, Scots coinage was in short supply and of uncertain value,
compared with English, Dutch, Flemish and French coin.
C. To face growth of trade it was deemed necessary to remedy this lack of an adequate currency.
D. The first Scottish bank to do this was the bank of Scotland
E. In most countries, it is only the government, through their central banks, who are permitted to
issue currency.

4. A. But in Scotland three banks are still allowed to issue banknotes.

B. When the bank was founded in 1695, Scots coinage was in short supply and of uncertain value,
compared with English, Dutch, Flemish and French coin.
C. To face growth of trade it was deemed necessary to remedy this lack of an adequate currency.
D. The first Scottish bank to do this was the bank of Scotland
E. In most countries, it is only the government, through their central banks, who are permitted to
issue currency.

5. A. And so, if he thinks they are wrong he may try to persuade them to believe differently, but he
will not try to force them.
B. A tolerant person is one who does not interfere with other people, even if he thinks they are
wrong.
C. The last but not the least important way in which science has changed people and made them
more civilized is by making them more tolerant.
D. He is prepared to let them think what they like and say what they think.

6. A. As per the record in the Stratford parish Register, the exact words used for the burial are "Will
Shakspeare gent".
B. His wife, Anne Hathaway Shakespeare was buried next to William in 1623.
C. The famous writer William Shakespeare is said to have been buried on 25th April, 1616 in Holy
Trinity Church, Stratford upon Avon.
D. The words inscribed in the tombstone were believed to be Shakespeare's only.
E. The tomb is placed beneath the chancel, which is the space for the clergy of the church.