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READING COMPREHENSION
I. Places with higher English proficiency are fairer and more open
The more complex relationship is between English and fairness, and yet
we find strong and consistent correlations between English and gender
equality, social mobility, and freedom. Inequality appears to dampen
English proficiency, perhaps by leaving a portion of the population
behind when it comes to English learning opportunities.
Part 2
Choose the correct answers to complete the following short
passage.
By the 1930s, more than 282 million acres of farmland were damaged by
erosion. After 40 years of conservation efforts, soil erosion has
accelerated due to new demands placed on the land by heavy crop
production.
6.Mention Conclusion?
The conclusion from this text is that soil erosion has been a problem in
America since the 19th century and despite 40 years of conservation
efforts, it has accelerated due to increased demands for crop production.
The author predicts that soil erosion and the pollution it causes will
become the nation's most critical natural resource problem, replacing
petroleum scarcity.
III. WRITING
• Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
I disagree because on the one hand, In the developed world, people tend to race
to meet social norms and living expenses in order to gain better lifestyles.
Additionally, ambitious person who gives priority to hectic works is prone to
easily raise their wages and climb the ladder of success in their profession,
leading to acquiring several opportunities in their life. For example, Steve job,
who spent most of his time seeking enlightenment and working hard on new
innovations, successfully provides effective inventions to the current world and
generate a bunch of money.
On the other hand, there is something to be said for simply being in the right
place at the right time such as meeting someone by chance who can offer a good
job or rare opportunity. For instance, my comrade who accidentally met some
workers from a well-known company gained an unexpected offer which leads to
various work opportunities. Although the influence of luck offers some benefits,
people should not depend their entire life on that. If one is willing to work hard,
success will eventually be achieved, with or without the added benefit of luck.
In conclusion, while working hard leads to meeting norms and living expenses,
luck can provide unexpected opportunities to them as well. However, they
should not rely on luck all the time of their working life.