Multiple-choice practice
WE RECENTLY took a look at an actual listening comprehension passage and some multiple-choice questions from Section A. This week, we will look at some more questions from the multiple-choice paper. The instructions for the multiple choice should look something like this:
Read the following instructions carefully.
1. This test consists of 45 items divided into two sections, A and B.
2. Section A, based on a communication extract, consists of 7 questions. The extract, which is NOT included in the question booklet, will be read to you twice but you will be allowed two minutes to look at the questions before the extract is read to you.
3. Section B consists of 38 questions. Answer each question based on the information given. 4. In addition to the test booklet, you should have an answer sheet.
5. Each item in this test has four suggested answers lettered (A), (B), (C), (D). Read each item you are about to answer and decide which choice is best.
6. On your answer sheet, find the number which corresponds to your item and shade the space having the same letter as the answer you have chosen. Look at the sample item below.
SAMPLE ITEM
Which of the following is an advantage of the questionnaire as a data-collection method?
(A) Ease of administration.
(B) Immediacy of feedback.
(C) Openness of discussion.
(D) Opportunity for clarification. The best answer to this item is ‘Ease of administration’, so (A) should be shaded.
7. If you want to change your answer, erase it completely before you fill in your new choice.
8. When you are told to begin, turn the page and work as quickly and as carefully as you can. If you cannot answer an item, go on to the next one. You may return to this item later.
SECTION B
Items 8-11 Instructions: Read the following scenario carefully and then answer items 8-11.
UNCLE JERRY’S TEES FUNDRAISING THAT’S FUN RAISING
Why do some school fundraisers and other fundraising projects fail to reach their goals? In many cases, it comes down to the products. We’ve all been there, in a position where we feel obligated to buy a fundraising product because it’s for a good cause even though, in reality, we will never use or enjoy that product. However, when you offer products that have 5 broad-based appeal that buyers are actually enthusiastic to purchase, your chances of success skyrocket. At Uncle Jerry’s Tees Fundraising, we are proud to carry fundraiser products that people will be happy to buy, not only because they will be contributing to a good cause, but because they actually like what they are getting. Retrieved and adapted from http:// www.unclejerrystees.com.
8. Which of the following expresses the meaning of ‘broad-based appeal’ in line 5?
(A) Popular request
(B) Intensive demand
(C) Far-reaching popularity
(D) Widespread attractiveness
9. The purpose of Uncle Jerry’s Tees products that people will buy. (A) Entertain the online reader. (B) Supply information on fundraising.
(C) Convince readers to buy his products.
(D) Persuade readers to go into fundraising.
10. Which of the following factors is NOT true about the extract?
(A) It uses rhetorical language. (B) It is a primary source of data. (C) The writer seems to be knowledgeable about fundraisers.
(D) Uncle Jerry’s Tees Fundraising claims to carry.
11. Which of the following literary devices is used in the title of the message? (A) Pun
(B) Metaphor
(C) Assonance
(D) Oxymoron Next week, we will look at some more multiple-choice items. Keep studying!