1) Inference 1: There are concerns that Turkey’s development is at risk of faltering in the years after 2011. a) True b) Probably True c) More Information Required d) Probably False e) False 2) Inference 2: As Turkish banks are part-owned by those in the Eurozone, they may suffer if the European banks face financial difficulty. a) True b) Probably True c) More Information Required d) Probably False e) False 3) Inference 3: The Turkish banks are part-owned by European banks as this provides greater variation to the market and extra finance to the economy. a) True b) Probably True c) More Information Required d) Probably False e) False 4) Inference 4: Turkish banks are part-owned by European banks as this provides greater economic links with the Eurozone, helping their ascension into the European Union. a) True b) Probably True c) More Information Required d) Probably False e) False 5) Inference 5: The Turkish economy was surprisingly stagnant in 2011. a) True b) Probably True c) More Information Required d) Probably False e) False 6) Inference 1: The official figures published by the Chinese government in relation to their military spending are thought to be misleading.Which of the following best reflects the author's primary purpose in writing this passage? a) True b) Probably True c) More Information Required d) Probably False e) False 7) Inference 2: It is known that the Chinese government leave areas such as ‘research’ and ‘development’ from their official figures, however, this would also suggest that other areas of spending are also omitted from their official figure for military spending. a) True b) Probably True c) More Information Required d) Probably False e) False 8) Inference 3: The Chinese government omits several key areas from its official spending figures, in areas such as military spending, agriculture, human rights and law. a) True b) Probably True c) More Information Required d) Probably False e) False 9) Inference 4: If there are any anomalies between the published figures on military spending and the actual figure spent, this is merely a clerical error. a) True b) Probably True c) More Information Required d) Probably False e) False 10) Inference 5: In 2010, the United States of America spent less on its military defence than the Chinese government. a) True b) Probably True c) More Information Required d) Probably False e) False 11) 1. It can be inferred that the 'high standard of individual responsibility' mentioned in the last paragraph is  a) developed mainly through child-care duties. b) only present in girls c) taught to the girl before she is entrusted with babies d) actually counterproductive e) weakened as the girl grows older 12) 2. The expression "innocent of" in the final sentence of the passage is best taken to mean a) "not guilty of" b) "unskilled in" c) "unsuited for" d) "uninvolved in" e) "uninterested in" 13) 3. It can be inferred that in the community under discussion, all of the following are important except a) domestic handicrafts b) a well-defined social structure c) fishing skills d) formal education e) division of labor 14) 4. The contrast between the socialization of Samoan boys and girls, as described in Passage 3, primarily serves to illustrate which of the following? a) The inherent differences in aptitude between boys and girls. b) The impact of cultural norms on gender roles and skill development. c) The superiority of a cooperative learning environment over individual instruction. d) The limitations of relying solely on observation and imitation for skill acquisition. e) The universal need for children to engage in both work and play activities. 15) 5. The author's description of Samoan girls as "innocent of any technique for quick and efficient cooperation" suggests which of the following conclusions? a) Samoan girls possess a naturally deficient capacity for teamwork. b) The Samoan community intentionally discourages cooperative behavior in girls. c) The girls' lack of cooperative skills is a direct result of their upbringing and limited opportunities. d) The author holds a biased perspective against the Samoan culture and its practices. e) The girls' individual responsibilities prevent them from developing collaborative skills. 16) 1. The author’s argument suggests that the primary motive of employers who make humans work with machines is to: a) improve the quality of their products. b) reduce the cost of wages and benefits c) avoid seeming to be behind the times d) increase the uniformity of procedures. 17) 2. A common thread in the discussion of fast food and the discussion of suburban housing is that people today: a) are increasingly resistant to the regimentation of life. b) expect their needs to be met at the lowest possible cost. c) allow themselves to be treated as interchangeable. d) . are unable to discriminate among products that differ in quality. 18) 3. Information in the passage suggests that a rationalized travel agency would emphasize: a) planned tours to popular attractions with accommodations at large hotels b) computerized systems to provide low-cost customized itineraries. c) personnel trained to make reservations but with little experience as travelers. d) procedures that encourage problem-solving initiatives by managers. 19) 4. Suppose that the employee responses to working conditions in fast-food franchises (paragraph 4) also apply to entry-level assembly line workers. In light of this information, the author’s main point in mentioning these responses is: a) . weakened, since the fast-food industry is not unique in suppressing creativity. b) weakened, since the monotony of work is not necessarily related to employee dissatisfaction. c) strengthened, since predictability and employee turnover are associated in another context. d) strengthened, since low wages and job dissatisfaction are associated in another context. 20) 5. What does the passage suggest about society’s increasing reliance on rationalization? a) It leads to greater innovation and individuality. b) It creates efficiency but also causes unintended negative consequences. c) It eliminates the need for control and predictability. d) It improves both worker and consumer experiences without drawbacks.

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