Question 38. The word “these” in paragraph 5 refers to ___________.

Question 13.
a. Diner: Excuse me, I've been waiting so long for my order.
b. Diner: Thanks for your help.
c. Waiter: I'm sorry! I'll check with the kitchen and get back to you immediately.

Question 14.
a. Customer: What if I don't keep the original packaging?
b. Customer: Great. I'll bring the item and receipt tomorrow.
c. Customer: I'd like to exchange the electric fan I bought yesterday.
d. Manager: Sold items can be exchanged within five days, but we don't give refunds.
e. Manager: No problem, only your receipt is needed.

Question 15.
a. Initial results were impressive, as villagers reported broadband speeds comparable to city standards with significantly improved reliability.
b. For years, the isolated villages of central Marsh County struggled with unreliable copper cables that could not handle increasing bandwidth demands.
c. Consequently, the local council, partnering with two providers, committed to laying fibre optic cables to every household within a year.
d. To minimise disruption, cables were placed along existing verges, while community halls served as temporary installation hubs.
e. Encouraged by the villagers' satisfaction, neighbouring counties have requested guidance on adopting the model for their remote villages.

Question 16.
a. Inhabitants of coastal regions housing large-scale facilities have reported that the low hum of the constant rotation impairs their sleep quality.
b. Nevertheless, the argument for transitioning is not entirely convincing when the implications for residents in the immediate vicinity are taken into account.
c. With the infrastructure in place, operational expenditures of wind mills are substantially lower than those of coal or gas facilities.
d. Wind power has been promoted as a notably clean and economically viable substitute for fossil fuels.
e. Progress on a country's renewable targets necessitates balancing each proposed initiative against the burdens imposed upon local populations.

Question 22. Which of the following statements would the writer NOT agree with?