Pw2e Placement Test All Skills 0

PATHWAYS
Second Edition
Placement Test
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 LISTENING 25 MINUTES
Listening Part 1
Listen to five questions. You will hear each question twice.

Then choose the best response to what you heard.
1. A I have to do this first.

B In twenty minutes or so.
C I’m going there before.
2. A She is thinking about it.

B I can tell you a good way.
C This is what I said to her.
3. A Yes, I’m a student.

B Just keep going straight.
C That’s the right idea.
4. A I’m going to the library.

B I made a reservation.
C A friend gave it to me.
5. A No, I don’t have the right part.

B No, I have to study for a test.
C No, I’m not as late as you think.
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Listening Part 2
Listen to a short conversation. You will hear it twice. Then answer the questions.
6. When did the woman move into a new apartment?
A Earlier today
B Two days before
C Several weeks ago
7. Why did the woman decide to move?
A She wanted to save some money.

B She hoped to be closer to college.
C She needed to have more space.
8. How much will the woman save each month?
A about $200
B around $900
C almost $1100
9. What problem did the woman experience this morning?
A Noisy neighbors
B Long travel time
C A missed class
10. What will the woman probably do next?
A Go home and sleep

B Send the man a text
C Go to her next class
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Listening Part 3
Listen to a short talk. You will hear it only once. Then read the statements and write TRUE on your
answer sheet if a statement is correct, or FALSE if it is incorrect.
11. The speaker is probably a new college student.
12. She advises students to do nothing for a week or two if they are feeling too busy.
13. She suggests staying on campus until Thanksgiving as a way to overcome homesickness.
14. She recommends that students speak to her later if they are having academic issues.
15. She suggests that students who take care of their health might do better academically.
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Listening Part 4
Listen to part of a discussion. You will hear it only once. Then answer the questions.
16. What does Donald Yates say he is currently interested in and doing research on?
A credit card organizations

B cash transfer programs
C charitable donations
17. According to Yates, if mothers are given money, what might they buy for their children?
A books and magazines

B food preparation tools
C educational supplies
18. What example of people living in poverty does Yates NOT mention?
A those unable to work because of illness

B those with young children to look after
C those working at more than one job
19. According to Yates, who should decide how to use money that has been donated?
A charity workers
B businesspeople
C local people
20. According to Yates, what might charitable organizations be best at doing?
A investing donated money

B overseeing large projects
C building towns or villages
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Listening Part 5
Listen to part of a radio program. You will hear it only once. Then read the statements and write TRUE
on your answer sheet if a statement is correct, FALSE if it is incorrect, or UNKNOWN if there is not
enough information to decide whether it is correct or not.
21. René Descartes’ belief that animals are unable to think for themselves was based on experimental
research.
22. According to Diane Wilberforce, crows have the ability to understand how to use pieces of wire as tools.
23. Polly, the parrot trained by Diane Wilberforce, would be able to say that a cube and a ball are not the
same.
24. Samantha Bean’s dog learned to recognize around two hundred objects without special training.
25. Matthew Leonard argues that dolphins’ recognition of themselves is a sign of intelligence.
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 GRAMMAR 12 MINUTES
Grammar Part 1
Choose the best word to complete each sentence.
1. My brother often goes to the movies, but I 4. They all agreed to meet ________ the
________ do. Student Center.
A quickly A by
B rarely B on
C soon C with
2. She has so ________ time that she can do 5. It is the ________ mountain in the whole
anything she wants today. country.
A many A high
B most B higher
C much C highest
3. As a child, he really ________ to be an actor

or a singer.
A wanted
B wanting
C wants
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Grammar Part 2
Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence.
6. If it rains again tomorrow, I ________ the 9. Does the college library usually open
bus. ________ 8:30 or 9AM?
A take A at
B will take B in
C would take C on
7. They practiced ________ their speech 10. We ________ go to the park or just hang
within the time limit. out and watch a movie.
A given A would
B giving B must
C to give C could
8. She ________ her professor after class

tomorrow morning.
A going to meet
B is meeting
C meets
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Grammar Part 3
Choose the sentence that makes sense and is grammatically correct.
11. A He has studied at this university between 2012 to 2016.

B He studied at this university from 2012 to 2016.
C He was studied at this university during 2012 to 2016.
12. A All the students completed their assignments by time.

B All the students’ assignments were completed on time.
C All the assignments by the students completed in time.
13. A The bus had arrived 10 minutes later than they expected.
B The bus had arrived 10 minutes after they were expected.
C The bus had arrived 10 minutes since they expected it.
14. A She is wanting to take a vacation this year, but it can’t take place.
B She would love to take a vacation this year, but it won’t be happen.
C She wishes she could take a vacation this year, but it isn’t possible.
15. A The professor told the students that the class would be cancelled.
B The professor described the students that the class had to cancel.
C The professor mentioned the students that the class is cancelled.
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Grammar Part 4
Choose the sentence that makes sense and is grammatically correct.
16. A They told me that they are going to arrive for three days and stay for a week.
B They told me that they will be arrived by three days and be stayed for a week.
C They told me that they will be arriving in three days and staying for a week.
17. A If she had explained the situation more clearly, I wouldn’t have misunderstood.
B If she had explained about the situation clearer, I wouldn’t misunderstand it.
C If she had explained that situation more clear, I wouldn’t be misunderstood.
18. A My professor, which used to work at college in a UK, is great at public speech.
B My professor, that used to work in a college in UK, is great for public speaking.
C My professor, who used to work at a college in the UK, is a great public speaker.
19. A As a student, I had often been put off working assignments before a late time.
B As a student, I would often put off working on assignments until the last minute.
C As a student, often I was put off working with assignments by the latter time.
20. A Although they have lived here for several years, they don’t speak the language yet.
B Though they were living several of years here, they don’t yet speak the language.
C Even they have been living in here several years, yet they don’t speak the language.
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Grammar Part 5
Each sentence has ONE incorrect word. Write this word on your answer sheet.
21. Scientists predict that sea levels will be impact because of global warming.
22. James Hutton, often being called the father of geology, was both a farmer and a naturalist.
23. When Marie Curie was the very first female scientist to be awarded the famed Nobel Prize.
24. Best known for philosophy, but Aristotle also wrote on topics as varied as logic and politics.
25. Though still hypothetical, fusion power it has the potential to solve the world’s energy crisis.
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 VOCABULARY 12 MINUTES
Vocabulary Part 1
Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. She has a great ________ , but it does not 4. He gave his colleagues a list of ________
pay well. about what to do.
A friend A addresses
B home B instructions
C job C problems
2. I saved the files on my ________ at work. 5. Do you know where Jim is going on his next
________ ?
A computer
B document A photograph
C manager B meeting
C vacation
3. In many places, you must be ________ to
drive a car.
A a family
B a license
C an adult
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Vocabulary Part 2
Choose the best word to complete each sentence.
6. The professor told her students to work 9. The players on the ________ did their best,
with a ________ . but they still lost the competition.
A guest A area
B colleague B goal
C partner C team
7. A famous battle happened on this ________ 10. The professor is only ________ to speak
around 200 years ago. with students during office hours.
A site A available
B story B normal
C time C popular
8. Do you know how to ________ Randall?

I have something for him.
A bother
B contact
C receive
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Vocabulary Part 3
Choose ONE word from the box to complete each sentence.
accompany achieve benefit generate
influence predict register transfer
11. I am wondering if I should __________________ to a university closer to my hometown.
12. My friend was nervous about going there alone, so I offered to __________________ him.
13. It was surprising that she was able to __________________ exactly what would happen.
14. The students brainstormed to __________________ ideas for the essay.
15. The company’s new plan will bring lower prices, so it will __________________ everyone.
Vocabulary Part 4
Choose ONE word from the box to complete each sentence.
appropriate complex constant crucial decisive
overall potential relevant secure sufficient
16. The __________________ noise from the construction work made it hard for the audience to
concentrate on the speaker’s arguments.
17. Apologizing when you have done or said something wrong is usually the __________________ response.
18. The professor’s theories were so __________________ that most people who read his book had a hard
time understanding them.
19. The event had to be cancelled because the amount of money the organizers were able to raise was not
__________________ for their needs.
20. The man’s arguments were interesting, but most people noticed that his points were not really
__________________ to the topic.
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Vocabulary Part 5
Choose TWO words from the box to complete each sentence.
analysis anticipate compile consequence criterion
enhance exceed foundation innovation limit
process reaction sequence survey trigger
21. Some people warned that the new policy could __________________ a negative __________________
among those who were not in favor of it.
22. The professor did not __________________ that her class about the events leading to the
__________________ of the United Nations would be so popular.
23. The executive argued that the only way for the company to meet or __________________ its goals was
to invest heavily in __________________ .
24. As expected, the main __________________ of the decision to __________________ the number of
parking spots on campus was an increase in the number of cyclists.
25. Detailed __________________ of the likely impact suggests that, far from causing problems, the plan is
more likely to __________________ people’s experience.
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 READING 30 MINUTES
Reading Part 1
Read each short text. Choose the answer that has the same meaning as what you read.
Please come to my office tomorrow morning to discuss this.
1. A Something is happening tomorrow.

B I want to speak with you about this.
C We will be in my office in the morning.
The bookstore will be shut from noon today.
2. A The store usually closes earlier.

B Customers cannot come in now.
C We are closing at lunchtime today.
I forgot to give my essay to my instructor.
3. A I didn’t hand in my assignment.

B My teacher can’t remember me.
C I haven’t finished my essay yet.
I had a great conversation with Chris earlier this week.
4. A I saw Chris a few days ago.

B I talked about Chris before.
C I chatted with Chris recently.
You cannot bring any electronic devices into the examination room.
5. A You should leave all electronics at home.

B There are no computers in the exam room.
C Phones, tablets, and laptops are not allowed.
Reading Part 2
Read the text. Then complete the summary by copying ONE word from the text
into each space on your answer sheet.
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We usually think that only adults start businesses. But the Internet makes it easy for young people to do it,
too. High school student Jie En from Malaysia is a good example. She sells beauty products to other teenagers
across the country. Every day when she gets home from school, she goes online. If she has any new orders,
she puts the products in boxes and takes them to the post office.
Jie En’s secret is that she knows what her customers want. Before she started her business, she talked to
female friends and classmates. She asked them what kind of beauty products they would buy online. This
information lets her predict what products will sell well. She is always looking for new products, and is
thinking about traveling to other cities to find other things she could sell.
It is hard work, but each month Jie En can make a profit of up to $1500. In fact, she is doing so well that she
recently hired an assistant. She is proud of her business, and in the future, she might own a real store in her
town. Judging from her current success, the store would do well.
Jie En is an example of a young person who has started a successful company. She is still a
6. __________________ , but after school each day she goes to the post office to send beauty products to
other teenagers in her 7. __________________ . She did market research before starting her business, and the
8. __________________ she got helps her understand what her customers are likely to order. Running the
business is hard, but Jie En makes a good 9. __________________ each month. She is proud of her business,
and is thinking about opening a 10. __________________ in her hometown when she is older.
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Reading Part 3
Read the text. Then answer the questions.
The human brain is an amazing organ. On average it weighs just three pounds (1.5 kilograms) but has been
called “the most complex thing in the universe” because it can solve problems quickly and accurately.
However, sometimes our brains work in mysterious ways that scientists find hard to explain.
One example of this is post-decisional dissonance. This is a complex name for something that is both
common and simple. When people make a decision, they want to feel their choice was the right one. As a
result, people often focus on the positive features of their choice in order to support the decision they made.
Imagine, for instance, that a man buys a pair of black shoes. He might later say black was the better choice
because it shows the dirt less than other colors even though this reason was not part of his original decision-
making process.
What is even more interesting is that recent research suggests washing our hands can affect our brains.
Imagine, this time, that the man buys black shoes and then washes his hands. According to the research, this
customer might now accept that either black or another color would have been a good choice. One theory
that explains this puzzling finding is that handwashing helps our brains accept we made the right choice, so
we no longer need to prove to ourselves that we did.
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11. The writer’s main purpose is to ________ .
A explain why handwashing is important

B describe one way the human brain works
C compare different ways to make decisions
12. In the first paragraph, the writer suggests that there are ________ .
A things about our brains that are unknown

B problems that human brains cannot solve
C reasons why our brains are relatively small
13. An example of post-decisional dissonance would be ________ .
A Making a decision and then later giving reasons to support it

B Spending a long time to make a decision but not regretting it
C Following a clear process when making an important decision
14. The writer would probably agree that ________ .
A buying black shoes is generally a good decision

B scientists should research decision-making more
C physical actions can have an effect on how we think
15. In the final paragraph, the writer implies that ________ .
A how long people wash their hands for is important

B there are several ways to understand our decisions
C it is not clear why handwashing has the effect it has
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Reading Part 4
Many societies still get most of their energy from fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and gas. Studies have shown
that burning such fuels may be a cause of climate change. There are several sources of energy that humans
could use instead, each with pros and cons.
Solar power uses energy from the sun to produce electricity. When sunlight hits a device called a solar cell,
it causes electrons to move. This creates an electric current. Solar power causes no pollution and is
completely renewable. Unfortunately, solar cells are costly, although the price is coming down. Moreover,
solar energy cannot be produced efficiently on cloudy days.
Wind power is another source of clean, renewable energy. Most wind power comes from large structures
called turbines that have three long blades. The wind spins the blades and produces electricity. A single large
wind turbine can generate enough power for about 600 modern homes, but wind turbines can be expensive
and are affected by the weather. In addition, the turbines are considered large, unattractive, and noisy by
many.
Hydroelectricity turns the energy contained in water that is falling or flowing into electricity. Hydroelectric
power plants are usually located near dams. Water can either be pushed through pipes to turn generators,
or turned into steam. Dams are generally cheap and clean to run, so hydroelectric power is not expensive.
However, to build a dam, it may be necessary to move people from their homes or destroy the places where
animals live.
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16. What is the best title for this passage?
A The Social Cost of Fossil Fuels

B Alternative Sources of Energy
C The Benefits of Cheap Power
17. What drawback do both solar power and wind power share?
A They work poorly under certain conditions.

B They require large, unattractive equipment.
C They generate a certain amount of pollution.
18. What does the author imply about wind turbines?
A The blades only spin in very strong winds.

B Small turbines produce almost no energy.
C People may not want to live close to them.
19. What advantage does hydroelectric power have over solar power and wind power?
A It is currently less expensive to operate.

B Power plants can be located near cities.
C It produces clean drinking water, as well.
20. What point does the author make about hydroelectric power?
A Dams are not only cheap to run, they are also relatively cheap to construct.
B The flow of water can be used to produce electricity in more than one way.
C Though dams may destroy places where animals live, the animals can move.
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Reading Part 5
Many species—whether plants or animals—have used the oceans to move around the planet. By swimming
or riding on floating objects like logs or leaves, these organisms have found new places to live. Their
movement depended largely on ocean currents and winds. However, this changed when humans began to
travel long distances by ship. Today, as a result, organisms can travel faster and farther around the world.
An invasive, or non-native, aquatic species is any organism that exists in or near water where it does not
belong. When a foreign species arrives in a new location, several things can happen: It can find its new
habitat unwelcoming and die off; it can survive with little environmental impact; or it can take over,
harming the native species in a number of ways. Invasive species that thrive usually do so because their
new home lacks natural predators to control their population. They do damage mainly by eating native
species, by competing with them for food or space, or by introducing previously-unknown diseases.
One infamous example is the zebra mussel, accidentally introduced by a cargo ship from the Black Sea into
the North American Great Lakes in 1988. The little shellfish multiplied quickly. Many of the Great Lakes’
original mussel populations died off because they could not compete with the zebra mussel for food
sources. The zebra mussels also affected human structures by attaching themselves to anything from
factory intake pipes to ship rudders. They have now spread from Canada to Mexico and are considered a
major problem. Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent every year to try to control them.
To combat invasive species, governments are mostly focusing on how to handle ship ballast. This is
seawater that ships carry in a tank to provide balance on journeys. On arrival, the water—along with
whatever species happen to be in it—is released. New regulations in some countries require ships either to
exchange their ballast before they enter a freshwater port, or to treat it with chemicals to kill invasive
species before release.
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21. What point does the writer make in the first paragraph?
A Logs and leaves are easily capable of traveling from one ocean to another.
B Developments in transportation have affected the global spread of species.
C Humans and other species have influenced the weather and ocean currents.
22. What point does the writer make about invasive aquatic species in the second paragraph?
A Many of them will find survival hard due to native predators.

B Some of them will attempt to return to their original location.
C Not all of them will have a negative impact on existing species.
23. According to the writer, what can invasive aquatic species cause?
A a rise in local animal populations

B the introduction of new food sources
C the spread of dangerous infections
24. What point does the writer NOT make in the third paragraph?
A The population of zebra mussels has increased many millions of times.

B Before the arrival of zebra mussels, the Great Lakes had native mussels.
C Invasive species, such as zebra mussels, can cause damage to property.
25. Which of the following can NOT reasonably be inferred from the passage?
A Zebra mussels can survive in water that has been treated with chemicals.
B In the Black Sea, zebra mussel populations are controlled by predators.
C Zebra mussels were released into the Great Lakes from a ballast tank.
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 SPEAKING 10 MINUTES
Speaking Part 1
The interviewer will ask you some questions. Answer these questions.
Give as much detail as possible when you speak.
Speaking Part 2
The interviewer will introduce two aspects of his or her life.

Ask your interviewer questions about these topics.
Speaking Part 3
The interviewer will tell you which one of these four topics to talk about.
You will then have one minute to prepare your ideas, and one minute to speak.
Support your opinions with reasons, details, and examples.
Topic 1 Topic 3
Some people like summer. Others prefer Some people like going out. Others prefer to
winter. Compare these two seasons and say stay home. Compare these two things and say
which one you prefer, and why. which one you prefer, and why.
Topic 2 Topic 4
Some people like driving. Others prefer to take Some people watch television to learn the
public transportation. Compare these two news. Others prefer to read newspapers.
methods of getting around and say which one Compare these two ways of getting news and
you prefer, and why. say which one you prefer, and why.
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Speaking Part 4
The interviewer will introduce a topic. Have a conversation with him or her about it.
Speaking Part 5
The interviewer will give you a topic and ask you to talk about it for up to two minutes.
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 WRITING 30 MINUTES
Writing Part 1
Each sentence has a mistake. The mistake is underlined. On your answer sheet, rewrite each sentence so
that it is correct. Use the example on the answer sheet as a guide.
1. She go to the mall yesterday. 4. He is more happy than anyone.
2. I regular see movies with friends. 5. When she will finish the work?
3. The train is leave in ten minutes.
Writing Part 2
On your answer sheet, complete these sentences in your own words.

Use the example on the answer sheet as a guide.
6. When I was a child, I … 9. In the future, I …
7. Since last year, I … 10. If I have time, I …
8. On weekends, I …
Writing Part 3
On your answer sheet, write TWO sentences in answer to each question.
11. Who is one person you admire? Why?
12. Where is one place you would love to visit? When would you go?
13. What is one activity you do not enjoy? Why?
14. When or where are you most happy? Why?
15. What is one thing you wish you had done? Why?
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Writing Part 4
Write a reply to this email on your answer sheet. Write AT LEAST 50 words.
Subject: Next study group meeting
Hi
Our next study group meeting is scheduled for tomorrow evening, but something has come up and
I’m afraid that I can’t make it. I’m hoping it would be OK with you to postpone it by one day.
Also, do you remember Maria who sat next to us in the lecture yesterday? She’s working on a
midterm project that is very similar to ours. I think it would make sense for us to work together. What
do you think? If that’s OK with you, let me know and I’ll invite her to join our group.
Finally, could you remind me of the title and author of that book you recommended? By accident I
deleted the text that you sent.
Sam
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Writing Part 5
On your answer sheet, write a response to this topic. Write AT LEAST 100 words.
President Abraham Lincoln once said that “education … [is] the most important subject which we as a people
can be engaged in.” To what extent do you agree with his opinion, and why?
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PATHWAYS

Australia • Brazil • Mexico • Singapore • United Kingdom • United States

Listen to five questions. You will hear each question twice.

1. A I have to do this first.

2. A She is thinking about it.

3. A Yes, I’m a student.

4. A I’m going to the library.

5. A No, I don’t have the right part.

6. When did the woman move into a new apartment?

7. Why did the woman decide to move?

A She wanted to save some money.

8. How much will the woman save each month?

9. What problem did the woman experience this morning?

10. What will the woman probably do next?

A Go home and sleep

11. The speaker is probably a new college student.

A credit card organizations

A books and magazines

A those unable to work because of illness

20. According to Yates, what might charitable organizations be best at doing?

A investing donated money

Choose the best word to complete each sentence.

3. As a child, he really ________ to be an actor

Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence.

8. She ________ her professor after class

Choose the sentence that makes sense and is grammatically correct.

11. A He has studied at this university between 2012 to 2016.

12. A All the students completed their assignments by time.

Choose the sentence that makes sense and is grammatically correct.

Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence.

Choose the best word to complete each sentence.

8. Do you know how to ________ Randall?

Choose ONE word from the box to complete each sentence.

accompany achieve benefit generate

influence predict register transfer

11. I am wondering if I should __________________ to a university closer to my hometown.

14. The students brainstormed to __________________ ideas for the essay.

Choose ONE word from the box to complete each sentence.

appropriate complex constant crucial decisive

overall potential relevant secure sufficient

Choose TWO words from the box to complete each sentence.

analysis anticipate compile consequence criterion

enhance exceed foundation innovation limit

process reaction sequence survey trigger

Please come to my office tomorrow morning to discuss this.

1. A Something is happening tomorrow.

The bookstore will be shut from noon today.

2. A The store usually closes earlier.

I forgot to give my essay to my instructor.

3. A I didn’t hand in my assignment.

I had a great conversation with Chris earlier this week.

4. A I saw Chris a few days ago.

5. A You should leave all electronics at home.

Read the text. Then answer the questions.

11. The writer’s main purpose is to ________ .

A explain why handwashing is important

A things about our brains that are unknown

13. An example of post-decisional dissonance would be ________ .

A Making a decision and then later giving reasons to support it

14. The writer would probably agree that ________ .

A buying black shoes is generally a good decision

15. In the final paragraph, the writer implies that ________ .

A how long people wash their hands for is important