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VERBAL Complete the sentences by choosing the most appropriate word, from the given lettered choices (A to D) below each.
1. Earthquakes cause vibrations to pass _____ around the earth in wave form. A. B. C. D. through through the through an through and

Each question below consists of a related pair of words, followed by five lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair.
2. MAN: ROBOT:: A. B. C. D. original: counterfeit true: sham brain: computer object: image

Each of the following questions consists of a sentence with all or part of the sentence underlined. Following the requirements of standard written English, select (A) if the original is best; otherwise choose the best phrase from the options.
3. Of all the countries in the UN Security Council, the representative of China was the only one to speak to the General Assembly today. A. B. C. D. E. the representative of China was the only one to speak making the representative from China the only one to speak China's representative only spoke China's governor spoke only China was the only one whose representative spoke

Read the passage to answer questions 4-7

At the turn of the twentieth century, people's attitudes toward money were far more conservative than they are today. Borrowing and being in debt were viewed as a moral failing, almost as a disgrace. Thrift and saving were highly prized, and people who needed to borrow to make ends meet were seen as careless, unreliable, or extravagant. The focus in the economy as a whole was 2 SAMPLE PAPER NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

Building Standards in Educational and Professional Testing on developing large corporations like railroads, oil companies, and other companies that produced basic goods and services. Then, in the 1920s, the economy changed. A huge network of banks and financial institutions developed, helping money to move more quickly and easily through the economy. At the same time, the economy was increasing its focus on consumer goods clothing, cars, household appliances, and other things that individuals buy. To help promote the sale of these items, consumers were encouraged to buy on credit. If they could not afford an item right away, a store or a bank might lend them the money, which they could pay back in installments. With the development of consumer credit and installment purchases, people's attitudes toward debt and spending changed. The model citizen was no longer someone who was thrifty, buying only what he or she needed. People were respected less for being thrifty than for knowing how to use their money to buy as many things as possible an attitude that persists at the turn of the twenty-first century. 4. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a belief that was commonly held in the early twentieth century? A. B. C. D. Owing someone money is a moral failing. People who save their money are respectable. People who buy as many things as possible are respectable. People who borrow money for necessities are careless and unreliable.

5. What helped money move more quickly through the economy in the 1920s? A. B. C. D. The The The The growth of railroads growth of banks and financial institutions rate at which people paid back their loans increase in installment purchases

6. The author mentions cars as an example of A. B. C. D. A consumer good A household appliance An extravagant purchase A new invention

7. According to the passage, how did the rise of consumer credit change people's attitudes toward debt and spending? A. B. C. D. Attitudes toward debt and spending became more conservative. People used credit to buy only what they needed. Extravagant borrowing and spending became highly prized. Spending wisely became more respectable than being thrifty.

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ANALYTICAL REASONING
According to Albert Einstein's famous theory of relativity, time travel is theoretically possible. Assuming that time travel were to be made possible through some technological breakthrough, it would be advantageous to send someone back in time to prevent the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 and thus keep World War I from ever occurring. 8. The argument above makes which of the following assumptions? A. B. C. D. E. It is not possible to alter a significant current in world history merely by changing a single event The technology necessary for time travel is likely to be developed in the near future If Franz Ferdinand had not been assassinated, some other catalytic event would have led to the start of World War I The assassination of Franz Ferdinand was the crucial event that triggered the start of Word War I If time travel were to be developed in the future, evidence of time travelers would be apparent to those living today

Questions 9-13
In a telecommunications-cable assembly plant, cables are assembled by twisting plastic-coated wires together. There are wires of exactly six different solid colors red, yellow, violet, green, white, and black. Wires must be assembled into single cables according to the following rules: Each cable must contain at least three wires and wires of at least three different colors. At most two wires in a single cable can be black. At most two wires in a single cable can be white. There can be at most one wire of each of the other colors in a single cable. If one wire is red, then one wire must be yellow. If one wire is violet, then no wire can be green. 9. Which of the following could be the-complete set of wires in an acceptable cable? A. B. C. D. E. A green wire, a white wire, and a violet wire A violet wire, a black wire, and a white wire A red wire, a black wire, and a green wire A yellow wire and exactly two black wires Exactly two black wires and exactly two white wires

10.The maximum number of wires that can be used in an acceptable cable is A. B. C. D. E. 8 7 6 5 4 4

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Building Standards in Educational and Professional Testing 11.If exactly one black wire and exactly one white wire are used in an assembled cable, which of the following must be true? A. B. C. D. E. The The The The The cable cable cable cable cable contains no more than five wires contains exactly six wires contains a yellow wire does not contain a red wire does not contain a violet wire

12.If a white wire and a violet wire must be among the wires chosen for a particular cable, any of the following pairs of wires could complete the cable EXCEPT a: A. B. C. D. E. black wire and a second white wire yellow wire and a second white wire yellow wire and a black wire red wire and a yellow wire red wire and a black wire

13.If an assembled cable consists of exactly five wires, each a different color, it could be true that a color NOT used is A. B. C. D. E. black white green red yellow

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
14.Karachi is known as _________. A. B. C. D. Broadway of Pakistan City of Lights Gateway of Pakistan Heart of Pakistan

15.C.N.N. stands for________. A. B. C. D. Cable Network of News Cable News Network Cyber News Network Central News Network

16.Napoleon Bonapart was the king of: A. B. C. D. France Italy England None of the above

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PRECISE WRITING
17. Write

precise of the given text (241 words) marks):

(10

Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number of animal species that have either become extinct or are nearing extinction. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungle in vast numbers, now number only 2300 and by the year 2025 their population is estimated to go down to zero. What is alarming about the case of Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by illegal hunters who according to some sources, are not interested in material gain but in personal gratification. Animals like the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are a valuable part of the world's ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival, and the survival of our planet. Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in order to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge admission to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. When they get the money, they can invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another solution that is an attempt to stem the tide of animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This seems fairly effective, but it will not by itself prevent animals from being hunted and killed.

EASSY WRITING
18. Write

an essay in response to the given statement, critically elaborating with pertinent examples from your reading. The essay should be approximately of 350 words. (20 marks) TRANSLATION

Energy crises in Pakistan

19. Translate

the given passage into Urdu.

(10 marks)

There never used to be as many cars on the road as there are today. It seems that as we improve the roads, more people want to drive. The more roads there are, the more cars there are on them. In addition, people are driving bigger and bigger cars. This also contributes to more crowded roads. However, this trend will probably change as soon as petrol prices increase. 20. Translate

the given passage into Urdu.

(10 marks)

The library's representative is authorized to collect a fine for each day that a borrowed book is overdue. If a book is not returned, the borrower may lose his or her library rights. Children are welcome to use the library but must be accompanied by an adult. Parents are expected to make sure that their children follow the rules and behave appropriately. SAMPLE PAPER NATIONAL ASSEMBLY 7

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Answer KEYS
Q #. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Right Choice D C E C B A D D B B A E C B B A

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