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23. It can be inferred that the author talks about the mistakes with the horse, filly and mare in order to
a. Present herself as an easygoing person who is not afraid to admit to her mistakes
b. Showcase instances where she had also committed mistakes
c. Highlight the details that need to be taken care of while writing a book
d. Provide a framework for young writers


24. What does the author mean by saying "English is a naming language"?
a. English is most conducive to indulge in name-calling.
b. The main focus of English literature is names.
c. The power of name-calling is immense in English.
d. English is most suited to talking about different people.


25. What is the author trying to convey by using the imagery of throwing stones into a boat, which sinks
further to talk about fiction?
a. It becomes more and more difficult to hide the truth.
b. Each section makes the story more accurate.
c. The stones indicate the burden of being a writer.
d. The feeling of claustrophobia and entrapment as a writer.
















28. According to the passage, the technology of climate change is not a simple field because
a. It is governed by spreadsheet-wielding engineers.
b. It is too complicated and too vital to succumb to governance.
c. It is susceptible to zealotry and taboos.
d. It requires a global agreement on emissions.


29. According to the passage, why are the hydrogen-powered fuel cells no longer the green future?
a. Because billions of dollars were spent on the technology.
b. Because there is the chicken-and-egg problem.
c. Because there are no hydrogen cars.
d. Because there are three problems with the technology.


30. Which of the following is not a reason for the debacle of the fuel cells in the passage?
a. The platinum catalyst cell costs as much as an internal-combustion engine.
b. Producing hydrogen from natural gas creates a lot of carbondioxide.
c. There are virtually no hydrogen filling-stations and cars.
d. The fuel cell technology combats climate change

























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33. In the passage, the author is primarily concerned with which of the following ?
a. Criticizing European and Australian patriotism
b. Attempting to learn from American patriotism.
c. Exploring the contrast between American and Australian patriotism.
d. Appreciating American patriotism in contrast with European and Australian patriotism.


34. The contextual meaning of the word 'organic' in the passage is closest to ?
a. Being Fluid in terms of cultural values.
b. Having Rigid Principles
c. Being Traditional and having common values.
d. Having Evolved together with a common history.


35. Which of the following cannot be inferred from the passage ?
a. Europe has supported the theme of multiculturalism which has led to a fractured sense of national
identity.
b. The sense of National Pride in America makes American people identify with the nation more than
anything else .
c. Australia's sense of National Pride is rooted in the past whereas America's sense of National Pride is
forward-looking.
d. None of the above.














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