Answer Keys:
Part 1: Question 1 - 13
- 1 FALSE
- 2 FALSE
- 3 TRUE
- 4 TRUE
- 5 NOT GIVEN
- 6 TRUE
- 7 NOT GIVEN
- 8 FALSE
- 9 develop new ideas
- 10 problem-solving
- 11 C
- 12 B
- 13 D
Answer Keys
- 1 FALSE
- 2 FALSE
- 3 TRUE
- 4 TRUE
- 5 NOT GIVEN
- 6 TRUE
- 7 NOT GIVEN
- 8 FALSE
- 9 develop new ideas
- 10 problem-solving
- 11 C
- 12 B
- 13 D
Part 2: Question 14 - 25
- 14 C
- 15 F
- 16 G
- 17 A
- 18 D
- 19 B
- 20 FALSE
- 21 TRUE
- 22 TRUE
- 23 FALSE
- 24 FALSE
- 25 NOT GIVEN
Answer Keys
- 14 C
- 15 F
- 16 G
- 17 A
- 18 D
- 19 B
- 20 FALSE
- 21 TRUE
- 22 TRUE
- 23 FALSE
- 24 FALSE
- 25 NOT GIVEN
Part 3: Question 26 - 40
- 26 D
- 27 B
- 28 B
- 29 A
- 30 B
- 31 B
- 32 A
- 33 C
- 34 C
- 35 B
- 36 B
- 37 NOT GIVEN
- 38 FALSE
- 39 FALSE
- 40 TRUE
Answer Keys
- 26 D
- 27 B
- 28 B
- 29 A
- 30 B
- 31 B
- 32 A
- 33 C
- 34 C
- 35 B
- 36 B
- 37 NOT GIVEN
- 38 FALSE
- 39 FALSE
- 40 TRUE
Questions 1-8
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?
For questions 1-8, write
| TRUE | if the statement agrees with the information |
| FALSE | if the statement contradicts the information |
| NOT GIVEN | If there is no information on this |
1 People usually daydream when they are walking around.
2 Some people can daydream when they are asleep.
3 Some daydreams help us to be more successful in our lives.
4 Most lorry drivers daydream in their jobs to make them more interesting.
5 Factory workers daydream more than lorry drivers.
6 Daydreaming helps people to be creative.
7 Old people daydream more than young people.
8 Escapist people are generally very happy.
- 1 Answer: FALSE
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Q1: People usually daydream when they are walking around.
Everyone daydreams sometimes. We sit or lie down, close our eyes and use our imagination to think about something that might happen in the future or could have happened in the past
Note:
The keywords for Q1 are “daydream”, “walking around”.
After reading paragraph 1, we can see that “we sit or lie down, close our eyes…”. It means that people don’t daydream when they are walking around.
“Sit or lie down” is contradicted with “walking around” in this case.
Thus, the correct answer for Q1 should be “False”
- 2 Answer: FALSE
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Q2: Some people can daydream when they are asleep.
Daydreams are not dreams, because we can only daydream if we are awake
Note:
The keywords for Q2 are “daydream”, “asleep”.
After reading paragraph 2, we can easily see “We can only daydream if we are awake”, it has contradicted meaning with the information in Q2.
Thus, the correct answer for Q2 should be “False”
- 3 Answer: TRUE
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Q3: Some daydreams help us to be more successful in our lives.
With these, our daydreams often help us to work out what we want to do, or how to do it to get the best results. So, these daydreams are helpful. We use our imagination to help us understand the world and other people.
Note:
The keywords for Q3 are “daydreams”, “more successful in lives”.
After reading paragraph 2, we can see “daydreams help us to work out what we want to do, how to get the best results”, “daydreams are helpful and help us understand the world and other people”
It means that some daydreams are helpful, and they can help us to be more successful in lives (understanding other people, get the best results)
Thus, the correct answer for Q3 should be “True”
- 4 Answer: TRUE
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Q4: Most lorry drivers daydream in their jobs to make them more interesting
…such as lorry drivers and security guards, spend a lot of time daydreaming in order to make their time at work more interesting.
Note:
The keywords for Q4 are “lorry drivers”, “make them more interesting”.
After reading paragraph 4, we can easily see all keywords in Q4 are mentioned “lorry drivers …spend a lot of time daydreaming in order to make their time at work more interesting”
Thus, the correct answer for Q4 should be “True”
- 5 Answer: NOT GIVEN
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Q5: Factory workers daydream more than lorry drivers.
Note:
The keywords for Q5 are “factory workers”, “daydream”, “more”, “lorry drivers”.
After reading passage 1, we cannot find any information to show the comparison of time for daydream between factory workers and lorry drivers.
Thus, the correct answer for Q5 should be “Not given”
- 6 Answer: TRUE
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Q6: Daydreaming helps people to be creative.
Daydreams can help people to be creative.
Note:
The keywords for Q6 are “daydreaming”, “creative”
After reading paragraph 3, we can easily see that the information in Q6 is the same as that it in paragraph 3.
Thus, the correct answer for Q6 should be “True”
- 7 Answer: NOT GIVEN
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Q7: Old people daydream more than young people.
Note:
The keywords for Q7 are “old people”, “daydream”, “more than”, “young people”
After reading passage 1, we cannot find any information to show the comparison of time for daydream between young and old people.
Thus, the correct answer for Q7 should be “Not given”
- 8 Answer: FALSE
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Q8. Escapist people are generally very happy.
Escapist people spend a lot of time living in a dream world in which they are successful and popular, instead of trying to deal with the problems they face in the real world. Such people often seem to be unhappy and are unable or unwilling to improve their daily lives.
Note:
The keywords for Q8 are “Escapist”, “generally very happy”
After reading paragraph 6, we can see “such people often seem to be unhappy and are unable or unwilling to improve their daily lives”.
“happy” and “unhappy” are antonyms.
Thus, the correct answer for Q8 should be “False”
Questions 9-10
Complete the sentences below.
Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for each answer.
Writers, artists and other creative people use daydreaming to 9
The areas of the brain used in daydreaming are also used for complicated 10
- 9 Answer: develop new ideas
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Q9. Writers, artists and other creative people use daydreaming to ….
People in creative or artistic careers, such as composers, novelists and filmmakers, develop new ideas through daydreaming.
Note:
The keywords for Q9 are “writers”, “artists”, “creative people”, “daydream”
We can assume the answer for Q9 may be a verb.
We easily can see “writers, artists or creative people” are only mentioned in paragraph 3.
“writers, artists” and “composer, novelists, filmmakers” refer to creative or artistic careers. Following paragraph 3, we can see these people develop new ideas through daydreaming, it means that “they use daydreaming to develop new ideas”
Thus, the correct answer for Q9 should be “develop new ideas”
- 10 Answer: problem-solving
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Q10. . The areas of the brain used in daydreaming are also used for complicated …
Experiments with MRI brain scans show that the parts of the brain linked with complex problem-solving are more active during daydreaming
Note:
The keywords for Q10 are “areas of brain”, “complicated”
We can assume the answer for Q10 may be a noun.
We can see “brain” is mentioned in paragraph 4.
“areas of the brain” and “”parts of the brain” are interchangeable in this case.
“complex” and “complicated” have same meaning in this context.
“parts of brain linked with complex problem-solving during daydreaming”, it means that “parts of brain are used for complicated problem-solving during daydreaming”
Thus, the correct answer for Q10 should be “problem-solving”
Questions 11-13
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
Daydreams are
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Q11 Daydreams are
| Everyone daydreams sometimes. We sit or lie down, close our eyes and use our imagination to think about something that might happen in the future or could have happened in the past. Most daydreaming is pleasant. We would like the daydream to happen and we would be very happy if it did actually happen. Daydreams are not dreams, because we can only daydream if we are awake |
Note: The keyword for Q11 is “daydream” After reading passage 1, we can rule out option A, B and D as correct answers for Q11 because:
In addition, after reading paragraph 1, we can see that “daydreams are something might happen in the future or could have happened in the past… We would like the daydream to happen”, it means that option C is correct. Thus, the correct answer for Q11 should be “C” | |
In the nineteenth century, many people believed that daydreaming was
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Q12. In the nineteenth century, many people believed that daydreaming was
| Research in the 1980s showed that most daydreams are about ordinary, everyday events. It also showed that over 75% of workers in so-called 'boring jobs', such as lorry drivers and security guards, spend a lot of time daydreaming in order to make their time at work more interesting One reason for this is that when you are daydreaming, you are not working. In the 19th century, for example, people who daydreamed a lot were judged to be lazy. Other people have said that daydreaming leads to 'escapism' and that this is not healthy, either |
Note: The keywords for Q12 are “19th century”, “daydreaming” After reading paragraph 5 of passage 1, we can easily choose option B to be the correct answer because: “when you are daydreaming, you are not working. In the 19th century, for example, people who daydreamed a lot were judged to be lazy.”, it means that in 19th century, many people believed daydreaming is a way to be lazy, avoid working. we can rule out option A, C and D as correct answers for Q12 because:
Thus, the correct answer for Q12 should be “B” | |
People who daydream a lot
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Q13 People who daydream a lot
| Indeed, recent studies show that people who often daydream have fewer close friends than other people. In fact, they often do not have any close friends at all. |
Note: The keywords for Q13 are “people daydream a lot” After reading paragraph 6 of passage 1, we can easily choose option D to be the correct answer because: “recent studies show that people who often daydream have fewer close friends than other people.”, it means that people who often daydream (daydream a lot) have fewer friends than others (don’t have as many friends as other people) All the information in option D is mentioned in the same way in passage 1. Thus, the correct answer for Q13 should be “D” | |
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Review & Explanations:
Questions 1-8
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?
For questions 1-8, write
| TRUE | if the statement agrees with the information |
| FALSE | if the statement contradicts the information |
| NOT GIVEN | If there is no information on this |
1 People usually daydream when they are walking around.
2 Some people can daydream when they are asleep.
3 Some daydreams help us to be more successful in our lives.
4 Most lorry drivers daydream in their jobs to make them more interesting.
5 Factory workers daydream more than lorry drivers.
6 Daydreaming helps people to be creative.
7 Old people daydream more than young people.
8 Escapist people are generally very happy.
- 1 Answer: FALSE
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Q1: People usually daydream when they are walking around.
Everyone daydreams sometimes. We sit or lie down, close our eyes and use our imagination to think about something that might happen in the future or could have happened in the past
Note:
The keywords for Q1 are “daydream”, “walking around”.
After reading paragraph 1, we can see that “we sit or lie down, close our eyes…”. It means that people don’t daydream when they are walking around.
“Sit or lie down” is contradicted with “walking around” in this case.
Thus, the correct answer for Q1 should be “False”
- 2 Answer: FALSE
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Q2: Some people can daydream when they are asleep.
Daydreams are not dreams, because we can only daydream if we are awake
Note:
The keywords for Q2 are “daydream”, “asleep”.
After reading paragraph 2, we can easily see “We can only daydream if we are awake”, it has contradicted meaning with the information in Q2.
Thus, the correct answer for Q2 should be “False”
- 3 Answer: TRUE
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Q3: Some daydreams help us to be more successful in our lives.
With these, our daydreams often help us to work out what we want to do, or how to do it to get the best results. So, these daydreams are helpful. We use our imagination to help us understand the world and other people.
Note:
The keywords for Q3 are “daydreams”, “more successful in lives”.
After reading paragraph 2, we can see “daydreams help us to work out what we want to do, how to get the best results”, “daydreams are helpful and help us understand the world and other people”
It means that some daydreams are helpful, and they can help us to be more successful in lives (understanding other people, get the best results)
Thus, the correct answer for Q3 should be “True”
- 4 Answer: TRUE
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Q4: Most lorry drivers daydream in their jobs to make them more interesting
…such as lorry drivers and security guards, spend a lot of time daydreaming in order to make their time at work more interesting.
Note:
The keywords for Q4 are “lorry drivers”, “make them more interesting”.
After reading paragraph 4, we can easily see all keywords in Q4 are mentioned “lorry drivers …spend a lot of time daydreaming in order to make their time at work more interesting”
Thus, the correct answer for Q4 should be “True”
- 5 Answer: NOT GIVEN
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Q5: Factory workers daydream more than lorry drivers.
Note:
The keywords for Q5 are “factory workers”, “daydream”, “more”, “lorry drivers”.
After reading passage 1, we cannot find any information to show the comparison of time for daydream between factory workers and lorry drivers.
Thus, the correct answer for Q5 should be “Not given”
- 6 Answer: TRUE
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Q6: Daydreaming helps people to be creative.
Daydreams can help people to be creative.
Note:
The keywords for Q6 are “daydreaming”, “creative”
After reading paragraph 3, we can easily see that the information in Q6 is the same as that it in paragraph 3.
Thus, the correct answer for Q6 should be “True”
- 7 Answer: NOT GIVEN
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Q7: Old people daydream more than young people.
Note:
The keywords for Q7 are “old people”, “daydream”, “more than”, “young people”
After reading passage 1, we cannot find any information to show the comparison of time for daydream between young and old people.
Thus, the correct answer for Q7 should be “Not given”
- 8 Answer: FALSE
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Q8. Escapist people are generally very happy.
Escapist people spend a lot of time living in a dream world in which they are successful and popular, instead of trying to deal with the problems they face in the real world. Such people often seem to be unhappy and are unable or unwilling to improve their daily lives.
Note:
The keywords for Q8 are “Escapist”, “generally very happy”
After reading paragraph 6, we can see “such people often seem to be unhappy and are unable or unwilling to improve their daily lives”.
“happy” and “unhappy” are antonyms.
Thus, the correct answer for Q8 should be “False”
Questions 9-10
Complete the sentences below.
Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for each answer.
Writers, artists and other creative people use daydreaming to 9
The areas of the brain used in daydreaming are also used for complicated 10
- 9 Answer: develop new ideas
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Q9. Writers, artists and other creative people use daydreaming to ….
People in creative or artistic careers, such as composers, novelists and filmmakers, develop new ideas through daydreaming.
Note:
The keywords for Q9 are “writers”, “artists”, “creative people”, “daydream”
We can assume the answer for Q9 may be a verb.
We easily can see “writers, artists or creative people” are only mentioned in paragraph 3.
“writers, artists” and “composer, novelists, filmmakers” refer to creative or artistic careers. Following paragraph 3, we can see these people develop new ideas through daydreaming, it means that “they use daydreaming to develop new ideas”
Thus, the correct answer for Q9 should be “develop new ideas”
- 10 Answer: problem-solving
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Q10. . The areas of the brain used in daydreaming are also used for complicated …
Experiments with MRI brain scans show that the parts of the brain linked with complex problem-solving are more active during daydreaming
Note:
The keywords for Q10 are “areas of brain”, “complicated”
We can assume the answer for Q10 may be a noun.
We can see “brain” is mentioned in paragraph 4.
“areas of the brain” and “”parts of the brain” are interchangeable in this case.
“complex” and “complicated” have same meaning in this context.
“parts of brain linked with complex problem-solving during daydreaming”, it means that “parts of brain are used for complicated problem-solving during daydreaming”
Thus, the correct answer for Q10 should be “problem-solving”
Questions 11-13
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
Daydreams are
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Q11 Daydreams are
| Everyone daydreams sometimes. We sit or lie down, close our eyes and use our imagination to think about something that might happen in the future or could have happened in the past. Most daydreaming is pleasant. We would like the daydream to happen and we would be very happy if it did actually happen. Daydreams are not dreams, because we can only daydream if we are awake |
Note: The keyword for Q11 is “daydream” After reading passage 1, we can rule out option A, B and D as correct answers for Q11 because:
In addition, after reading paragraph 1, we can see that “daydreams are something might happen in the future or could have happened in the past… We would like the daydream to happen”, it means that option C is correct. Thus, the correct answer for Q11 should be “C” | |
In the nineteenth century, many people believed that daydreaming was
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Q12. In the nineteenth century, many people believed that daydreaming was
| Research in the 1980s showed that most daydreams are about ordinary, everyday events. It also showed that over 75% of workers in so-called 'boring jobs', such as lorry drivers and security guards, spend a lot of time daydreaming in order to make their time at work more interesting One reason for this is that when you are daydreaming, you are not working. In the 19th century, for example, people who daydreamed a lot were judged to be lazy. Other people have said that daydreaming leads to 'escapism' and that this is not healthy, either |
Note: The keywords for Q12 are “19th century”, “daydreaming” After reading paragraph 5 of passage 1, we can easily choose option B to be the correct answer because: “when you are daydreaming, you are not working. In the 19th century, for example, people who daydreamed a lot were judged to be lazy.”, it means that in 19th century, many people believed daydreaming is a way to be lazy, avoid working. we can rule out option A, C and D as correct answers for Q12 because:
Thus, the correct answer for Q12 should be “B” | |
People who daydream a lot
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Q13 People who daydream a lot
| Indeed, recent studies show that people who often daydream have fewer close friends than other people. In fact, they often do not have any close friends at all. |
Note: The keywords for Q13 are “people daydream a lot” After reading paragraph 6 of passage 1, we can easily choose option D to be the correct answer because: “recent studies show that people who often daydream have fewer close friends than other people.”, it means that people who often daydream (daydream a lot) have fewer friends than others (don’t have as many friends as other people) All the information in option D is mentioned in the same way in passage 1. Thus, the correct answer for Q13 should be “D” | |
Questions 14-19
The text has seven paragraphs, A-G.
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 14-19.
14 A 19th-century opinion of what children should learn
15 The most difficult sums
16 The effect of pressure on doing something
17 How children learn the times table
18 A politician who got a sum wrong
19 A history of the times table
- 14 Answer: C
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Q14
a 19th-century opinion of what children should learn
C. In 1820, in his book The Philosophy of Arithmetic, the mathematician John Leslie recommended that young pupils memories the times table up to 25 x 25. Nowadays, however, educators generally believe it is important for children to memorise the table up to 9 x 9, 10 x 10 or 12 x12.
Note:
The keywords for Q14 are “19th- century opinion”, “children should ”
After reading paragraph C, we can see only in paragraph C mentioned the year 1820 (19th century). In addition, “the mathematician John Leslie recommended that young pupils memorises the times table up to 25 x 25”, it means that there is an opinion of what pupils should learn.
Thus, the correct answer for Q14 should be “C”
- 15 Answer: F
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Q15
the most difficult sums
F. ... Studies often find that the hardest sum is 6x8, with 7x8 not far behind. However, even though 7x8 is a relatively difficult sum…
Note:
The keywords for Q15 are “most difficult sums”
After reading paragraph F, we can easily see they mentioned “6*8 is the hardest sum, with 7*8 not far behind”. It means that “6*8 and “7*8 are the hardest sums”
“Hardest” and “most difficult” have the same meaning in this case.
Thus, the correct answer for Q15 should be “F”
- 16 Answer: G
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Q16
the effect of pressure on doing something
G. The answer is that Osborne was being 'put on the spot' and he didn't like it. It is well known that when there is a lot of pressure to do something right, people often have difficulty doing something that they normally find easy.
Note:
The keywords for Q16 are “effect of pressure”, “doing something”
After reading paragraph G, we can see keywords “pressure on doing something” are mentioned, and we also the effect is “people often have difficulty doing something that they normal find easy”.
Thus, the correct answer for Q16 should be “G”
- 17 Answer: A
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Q17
how children learn the times table
A. In their first years of studying mathematics at school, children all over the world usually have to learn the times table, also known as the multiplication table, which shows what you get when you multiply numbers together. Children have traditionally learned their times table by going from '1 times 1 is 1' all the way up to '12 times 12 is 144'.
Note:
The keywords for Q17 are “how children learn times table”
After reading paragraph A, we can read “children have traditionally learned their times table by going from '1 times 1 is 1' all the way up to '12 times 12 is 144'”, it shows the way children learn the times table.
Thus, the correct answer for Q17 should be “A”
- 18 Answer: D
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Q18
a politician who got a sum wrong
D. …For example, in 1998, the schools minister Stephen Byers was asked the answer to 7 x 8. He got the answer wrong, saying 54 rather than 56, and everyone laughed at him.
Note:
The keywords for Q18 are “politician”, “got a sum wrong”
After reading paragraph D, we can easily see they mentioned the schools minister Stephen Bayers got the wrong answer for 7*8.
“Schools minister” and “politician” refer to the same person in this case (Stephen Bayers)
“got a sum wrong” and “got the wrong answer” refer to the same meaning in this case.
Thus, the correct answer for Q18 should be “D”
- 19 Answer: B
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Q19
a history of the times table
B. Times tables have been around for a very long time now. The oldest known tables using base 10 numbers, the base that is now used everywhere in the world, are written on bamboo strips dating from 305 BC, found in China.
Note:
The keywords for Q19 are “history of times table”
After reading paragraph B, we can see they mentioned “the oldest times table”, “are written on bamboo trips…found in China”, a long period history of times table.
Thus, the correct answer for Q19 should be “B”
Questions 20-25
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?
For questions 20-25, write
| TRUE | if the statement agrees with the information |
| FALSE | if the statement contradicts the information |
| NOT GIVEN | If there is no information on this |
20 Pythagoras invented the times table in China.
21 Stephen Byers and George Osborne were asked the same question.
22 All children in the UK have to learn the multiplication table.
23 George Osborne did not know the answer to 7 X 8.
24 7 X 8 is the hardest sum that children have to learn.
25 Stephen Byers got the sum wrong because he choked.
- 20 Answer: FALSE
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Q20
Pythagoras invented the times table in China.
The oldest known tables using base 10 numbers, the base that is now used everywhere in the world, are written on bamboo strips dating from 305 BC, found in China
However, in many European cultures the times table is named after the Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras (570-495 BC). And so it is called the Table of Pythagoras in many languages, including French and Italian.
Note:
The keywords for Q20 are “Pythagoras”, “invented”, “times table in China”
After reading paragraph B, we can read “European cultures the times table is named after the Ancient Greek mathematician Pythagoras”, you don’t be misled by the information that the oldest known tables found in China.
Pythagoras didn’t invented the times table in China
Thus, the correct answer for Q20 should be “False”
- 21 Answer: TRUE
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Q21
Stephen Byers and George Osborne were asked the same question.
For example, in 1998, the schools minister Stephen Byers was asked the answer to 7 x 8. He got the answer wrong, saying 54 rather than 56, and everyone laughed at him.
In 2014, a young boy asked the UK Chancellor George Osborne the exact same question
Note:
The keywords for Q21 are “Stephen Byers”, “Geogre Osborne”, “asked the same question”
After reading paragraph D, we can read “the schools minister Stephen Byers was asked the answer to 7*8”
After that, following paragraph E, we can see “a boy asked the UK Chancellor George Osborne the exact same question”, it means that George Osborne was asked the answer to 7*8, too.
Thus, the correct answer for Q21 should be “True”
- 22 Answer: TRUE
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Q22
All children in the UK have to learn the multiplication table.
The current aim in the UK is for school pupils to know all their times tables up to 12 x 12 by the age of nine.
Note:
The keywords for Q22 are “all children in the UK”, “multiplication table”
After reading paragraph D, we can easily read “school pupils know all their times table up to 12 x 12 by the age of nine”
“Multiplication table” and “times tables” refer to the same meaning in this case.
It means that all UK children have to learn times tables (multiplication table) by the age of nine.
Thus, the correct answer for Q22 should be “True”
- 23 Answer: FALSE
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Q23
George Osborne did not know the answer to 7 X 8.
As he had passed A-level maths and was in charge of the UK's economic policies at the time, you would expect him to know the answer. However, he simply said, 'I've made it a rule in life not to answer such questions.'
Note:
The keywords for Q23 are “George Osborne”, “did not know the answer to 7 x 8”
After reading paragraph E, we can easily read that “he (George Osborne) passed A-level maths and was in charge of the UK’s economic policies”, there no reason he did not know the answer to 7*8, he just only did not answer this question.
Thus, the correct answer for Q23 should be “False”
- 24 Answer: FALSE
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Q24
7 X 8 is the hardest sum that children have to learn.
Studies often find that the hardest sum is 6x8, with 7x8 not far behind
Note:
The keywords for Q24 are “7 x 8”, “hardest sum”, “children”, “learn”
After reading paragraph F, we can easily read “the hardest sum is 6*8”, it means that “7*8 is not the hardest sum”
Thus, the correct answer for Q24 should be “False”
- 25 Answer: NOT GIVEN
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Q25
Stephen Byers got the sum wrong because he choked.
Note:
The keywords for Q25 are “Stephen Byers”, “wrong answer”, “choked”
After reading passage 2, we can read Stephen Byers got the sum wrong of 7*8, but there is not any information showing that he got the sum wrong because of being choked or other reasons.
Thus, the correct answer for Q25 should be “Not given”
Questions 26-31
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
Which of the following statements is accurate?
- A
- B
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Q26 Which of the following statements is accurate? A. In the 20th century, illegal surgical procedures were carried out on the mentally ill. B. The Victorian era saw an increase in mental illness amongst married couples. C. Mental institutions of the past were better-equipped for dealing with the mentally ill. D. In the past, others often benefitted when a patient was sent to a mental asylum. | individuals were frequently sent to the 'madhouse' as a legal means of permanently disposing of an unwanted heir or spouse. |
Note: The keywords for Q26 are “statement”, “accurate” After reading passage 3, we can rule out option A, B and C as correct answers because:
Individuals were frequently sent to the 'madhouse' as a legal means of permanently disposing of an unwanted heir or spouse”, it means that some people can get benefit when a patient was sent to madhouse. So, option C is correct. “Mental asylum” and “madhouse” refer to the same meaning in this case. Thus, the correct answer for Q26 should be “D” | |
What does the writer mean by patient treatment being 'legitimised abuse'?
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Q27 What does the writer mean by patient treatment being 'legitimised abuse'? A. There were proper guidelines for the punishment of mentally ill patients. B. Maltreatment of mentally ill patients was not illegal and so was tolerated. C. Only those who were legally entitled to do so could punish mentally ill patients. D. Physical abuse of mentally ill patients was a legal requirement of mental institutions. | Patient 'treatment' amounted to little more than legitimised abuse |
Note: The keywords for Q27 are “writer”, “legitimized abuse” After reading passage 3, we can rule out option A, C and D as correct answers because:
“Patient 'treatment' amounted to little more than legitimised abuse”, it means that there is not information confirming that “maltreatment was illegal. So, option B is correct. Thus, the correct answer for Q27 should be “B” | |
What brought about changes in the treatment of mentally ill patients?
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Q28 What brought about changes in the treatment of mentally ill patients? A. A radio documentary exposed patient maltreatment. B. People rebelled against the consistent abuse of mentally ill patients. C. Previous treatments of mentally ill patients were proved to be ineffective. D. The maltreatment of mentally ill patients could never be revealed. | |
Note: The keywords for Q28 are “what”, “changes”, “treatment”, “patients” After reading passage 3, we can rule out option A, C and D as correct answers because:
In addition, we can see “Little wonder then that the appalling catalogue of treatment of the mentally ill led to a call for change from social activists and psychologists alike”, it means that there was change from people (social activists and psychologists). Therefore, option B is correct. Thus, the correct answer for Q28 should be “B” |
What was a feature of early care in the community schemes?
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Q29 What was a feature of early care in the community schemes?
| The patient was never left purely to their own devices as a variety of services could theoretically be accessed by the individual. In its early stages, however, community care consisted primarily of help from the patient's extended family network. In more recent years, such care has extended to the provision of specialist community mental health teams (CMHTs) in the UK. |
Note: The keywords for Q29 are “what”, “feature”, “early care”, “community schemes” After reading passage 3, we can choose option A to be the correct answer because “In its early stages, however, community care consisted primarily of help from the patient's extended family network”, it means that in early stages, patients really need support from their extended family network (or their relatives). Thus, the correct answer for Q29 should be “A” | |
What is true of care in the community schemes today?
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Q30 What is true of care in the community schemes today?
| But I also think that there is a far better infrastructure of helpers and social workers in place now than previously and the scheme stands a greater chance of success than in the past.' |
Note: The keywords for Q30 are “what”, “true of care”, “community schemes”, “today” After reading passage 3, we can rule out option A, C and D as correct answers because:
“Better infrastructure than previous…, scheme stands a greater chance of success than in the past”, it means that there are more professional services to patients today. Thus, the correct answer for Q30 should be “B” | |
What can be said of the writer's attitude towards care in the community?
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Q31 What can be said of the writer's attitude towards care in the community?
D. He believes it has failed due to patient neglect by professional helpers | 'Those suffering moderate cases of mental illness stand to gain more from care in the community than those with more pronounced mental illness. I don't think it's a one-size-fits-all policy |
Note: The keywords for Q31 are “what”, “writer’s attitude”, “care in the community” After reading passage 3, we can rule out option A, C and D as correct answers because:
In addition, the writer thinks “it’s not a one-size-fits-all policy”, it means that it cannot work in different circumstances. So, option B is correct. Thus, the correct answer for Q31 should be “B” | |
Questions 32-36
Look at the following statements, 32-36, and the list of people, A-C.
Match each statement to the correct person.
| A | Dr. Mayalla |
| B | Anita Brown |
| C | Bob Ratchett |
32 This person acknowledges certain inadequacies in the concept of care in the community, but recognises that attempts have been made to improve on existing schemes.
33 This person whilst emphasising the benefits to the patient from care in the community schemes is critical of traditional care methods.
34 This person’s views have been moderated by their professional contact with the mentally ill.
35 This person places the welfare of others above that of the mentally ill.
36 This person acknowledges that a mistrust of care in the community schemes may be unfounded.
- 32 Answer: A
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Q32. This person acknowledges certain inadequacies in the concept of care in the community, but recognises that attempts have been made to improve on existing schemes.
Dr. Mayalla, practising clinical psychologist, is inclined to believe that whilst certain patients may benefit from care in the community, the scheme isn't for everyone
… the scheme stands a greater chance of success than in the past
Note:
After reading paragraph 5, we can see Dr. Mayalla believe that certain patients may benefit from care in the community, the scheme isn’t for everyone.” It means that she understand inadequacies in the concept (not for everyone), but she believe a greater chance of success than in the past (improve on existing schemes)
“Thus, the correct answer for Q32 should be “A”
- 33 Answer: C
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Q33
This person whilst emphasising the benefits to the patient from care in the community schemes is critical of traditional care methods.
'Having worked in the field myself, I've seen how a patient can benefit from living an independent life, away from an institution
Note:
After reading paragraph 7, we can easily see that only Bob mentioned “the benefit from living independent life, away from an institution depend on his experience”
“Thus, the correct answer for Q33 should be “C”
- 34 Answer: C
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Q34
This person’s views have been moderated by their professional contact with the mentally ill.
Bob Ratchett, a former mental health nurse, takes a more positive view on community care projects. 'Having worked in the field myself, I've seen how a patient can benefit from living an independent life
Note:
After reading paragraph 7, we can easily read that “Bob Ratchett had experience to be a health nurse,,,, having worked in the field, it means that Bob has been moderated by his professional with mentally ill.
Thus, the correct answer for Q34 should be “C”
- 35 Answer: B
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Q35
This person places the welfare of others above that of the mentally ill.
I like to feel secure where I live, but more to the point, that my children are not under any threat
Note:
After reading paragraph 6, we can easily see Anita Brown did not like to put the secure of her and her children under any threat, that means she places welfare of others (people where she lives in) above any threat (from mental ill)
Thus, the correct answer for Q35 should be “B”
- 36 Answer: B
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Q36
This person acknowledges that a mistrust of care in the community schemes may be unfounded.
As a result, I would not put my support behind any scheme that I felt might put my children in danger... I guess there must be assessment methods in place to ensure that dangerous individuals are not let loose amongst the public but I'm not for it at all
Note:
After reading paragraph 6, we can easily read “I would not put my support behind any scheme that I felt might put my children in danger”, it means that she may feel dangerous, there was a mistrust of care in the scheme.
Thus, the correct answer for Q36 should be “B”
Questions 37-40
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?
For questions 37-40, write
| TRUE | if the statement agrees with the information |
| FALSE | if the statement contradicts the information |
| NOT GIVEN | If there is no information on this |
37 There is a better understanding of the dynamics of mental illness today.
38 Community care schemes do not provide adequate psychological support for patients.
39 Dr. Mayalla believes that the scheme is less successful than in the past.
40 The goal of community care schemes is to make patients less dependent on the system.
- 37 Answer: NOT GIVEN
- 38 Answer: FALSE
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Q38
Community care schemes do not provide adequate psychological support for patients.
Such teams cover a wide range of services from rehabilitation to home treatment and assessment. In addition, psychiatric nurses are on hand to administer prescription medication and give injections
Note:
After reading paragraph 3, we can read “…cover a wide range of services from rehabilitation to home treatment and assessment”, it is contradicted with information in Q38.
Thus, the correct answer for Q38 should be “False”
- 39 Answer: FALSE
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Q39
Dr. Mayalla believes that the scheme is less successful than in the past..
“But I also think that there is a far better infrastructure of helpers and social workers in place now than previously and the scheme stands a greater chance of success than in the past.”
Note:
After reading paragraph 5, we can see the scheme stands a greater chance of success than in the past”
“less successful” is contradicted with “greater chance of success”
Thus, the correct answer for Q39 should be “False”
- 40 Answer: TRUE
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Q40
The goal of community care schemes is to make patients less dependent on the system.
Obviously, only individuals well on their way to recovery would be suitable for consideration as participants in such a scheme. If you think about it, is it really fair to condemn an individual to a lifetime in an institution when they could be living a fairly fulfilled and independent life outside the institution?
Note:
After reading paragraph 7, we can easily read “individuals would be suitable for consideration as participants in such a scheme (independent life outside the institution),
Thus, the correct answer for Q40 should be “True”
READING PASSAGE 1
Read the text below and answer Questions 1-13.
Daydreaming
Daydreaming is a universal human experience. It occurs when we sit or lie down, close our eyes, and use our imagination to think about events that might happen in the future or could have occurred in the past. Most daydreams are enjoyable because they involve scenarios we hope to see come true, such as being in someone else's shoes, achieving long-held dreams, or receiving more admiration and approval from others.
Unlike dreams, which occur during sleep, daydreams happen while we are awake and allow us to direct their content. While many daydreams may involve unlikely events, some are rooted in realistic situations and can aid us in determining what we want to do or how to achieve the best outcomes. In this sense, daydreams can be quite useful, as they enable us to gain a deeper understanding of the world and the people around us.
Moreover, daydreaming can stimulate creativity. Individuals in creative professions, such as composers, writers, and filmmakers, often develop new ideas through daydreaming. This creative process also benefits scientists and mathematicians. Albert Einstein famously stated that imagination is more important than knowledge, as knowledge is limited, but creativity is boundless.
Research from the 1980s found that more than 75% of workers engaged in monotonous jobs, like truck drivers and security guards, frequently daydream to make their workday more engaging. Recent studies have also suggested that daydreaming has positive effects on the brain; MRI scans reveal that areas involved in complex problem-solving are more active during daydreaming. This indicates that daydreaming helps consolidate learning similar to dreaming while we are asleep.
Despite its advantages, daydreaming is often viewed negatively in many cultures. One reason is the association of daydreaming with idleness. In the 19th century, frequent daydreamers were usually seen as lazy, especially as factory work and assembly line jobs became widespread. These roles required individuals to perform repetitive tasks with little room for creativity, leading many to see people who daydreamed as slacking off.
Critics also contend that daydreaming fosters 'escapism,' which is considered unhealthy. People who engage in escapism may retreat into a fantasy world where they are successful and popular, rather than addressing real-world challenges. Such individuals often appear unhappy and less willing or able to improve their daily lives. Recent studies indicate that people who frequently daydream tend to have fewer close friends and may even lack close friendships entirely.
READING PASSAGE 2
Read the text below and answer Questions 14-25.
TRICKY SUMS AND PSYCHOLOGY
A. In the early stages of mathematics education, children worldwide are typically required to learn the times table, also known as the multiplication table, which presents the results of multiplying numbers. Traditionally, children have memorized this table by starting with '1 time 1 is 1' and progressing to '12 times 12 is 144'.
B. The history of times tables extends far back in time. The earliest known tables using base 10 numbers, which are now standard worldwide, were discovered on bamboo strips from 305 BC in China. In contrast, many European cultures refer to the multiplication table as the Table of Pythagoras, named after the Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras (570-495 BC), and it retains this name in languages like French and Italian.
C. In 1820, mathematician John Leslie, in his book "The Philosophy of Arithmetic," suggested that students memorize the times table up to 25 x 25. Today, however, educators generally aim for children to memorize the table up to 9 x 9, 10 x 10, or 12 x 12.
D. In the UK, the current educational objective is for pupils to learn all times tables up to 12 x 12 by the age of nine. Nonetheless, many individuals, including adults, do not fully know them. Some politicians have faced such multiplication queries; for instance, in 1998, schools minister Stephen Byers mistakenly answered 54 instead of 56 to the question of what 7 x 8 equals, resulting in public ridicule.
E. Similarly, in 2014, UK Chancellor George Osborne was asked the same multiplication question by a young boy. Given his A-level mathematics qualifications and his role in overseeing the UK's economic policies, one would expect him to know the answer. Yet, Osborne declined to respond, stating, 'I've made it a rule in life not to answer such questions.'
F. This begs the question of why a politician would refuse to answer. Some sums are indeed more challenging than others. Research shows that sums involving the numbers 6, 7, 8, and 9 are particularly difficult to learn and remember, especially when these numbers are multiplied together. Both 6 x 8 and 7 x 8 are considered difficult, with 7 x 8 being especially tricky. However, it is improbable that Osborne did not know the answer to 7 x 8, implying another reason for his refusal.
G. The reason lies in the discomfort of being 'put on the spot,' which Osborne likely wanted to avoid. It is well documented that intense pressure complicates tasks people usually find easy. When placed under such scrutiny, stress can elevate heart rates and adrenaline levels, leading to mistakes—a phenomenon known as 'choking.' This effect is common in sports, such as when a footballer takes a critical penalty kick. Similarly, the boy's question subjected Osborne to considerable pressure, and he feared the potential consequences of answering incorrectly, leading him to avoid responding.
READING PASSAGE 3
Read the text below and answer Questions 26-40.
Care in the Community
'Bedlam' is a word that has become synonymous in the English language with chaos and disorder. The term itself derives from the shortened name for a former 16th-century London institution for the mentally ill, known as St. Mary of Bethlehem. This institution was so notorious that its name became a byword for mayhem. Patient 'treatment' amounted to little more than legitimized abuse. Inmates were beaten and forced to live in unsanitary conditions, while others were placed on display to a curious public as a sideshow. There is little indication to suggest that other institutions founded at around the same time in other European countries were much better.
Even up until the mid-twentieth century, institutions for the mentally ill were regarded more as places of isolation and punishment than of healing and solace. In popular literature of the Victorian era, which reflected true-life events, individuals were frequently sent to the 'madhouse' as a legal means of permanently disposing of an unwanted heir or spouse. Later, in the mid-twentieth century, institutions for the mentally ill regularly carried out invasive brain surgery known as a 'lobotomy' on violent patients without their consent. The aim was to 'calm' the patient, but it often resulted in a state that was little more than a zombified condition. Such procedures are well-documented to devastating effect in the film 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.' Little wonder then that the appalling catalogue of treatment of the mentally ill led to calls for change from social activists and psychologists alike.
Improvements began to be seen in institutions from the mid-50s onwards, along with the introduction of care in the community for less severely ill patients. Community care was seen as a more humane and purposeful approach to dealing with the mentally ill. Whereas institutionalized patients lived out their existence in confinement, forced to obey institutional regulations, patients in the community were free to live relatively independent lives. The patient was never left purely to their own devices, as a variety of services could theoretically be accessed by the individual. In its early stages, however, community care relied primarily on help from the patient's extended family network. In more recent years, such care has extended to the provision of specialist community mental health teams (CMHTs) in the UK. These teams cover a wide range of services from rehabilitation to home treatment and assessment. Additionally, psychiatric nurses are on hand to administer prescription medication and give injections. The patient is therefore provided with the necessary help to survive in the everyday world while maintaining a degree of autonomy.
Often, though, when a policy is put into practice, its failings become apparent. This is true for the policy of care in the community. While backup services may exist, an individual may not call upon them when needed due to reluctance or inability to assess their own condition. As a result, such an individual may be alone during a critical phase of their illness, which could lead them to self-harm or even become a threat to other members of their community. While this might be an extreme-case scenario, there is also the issue of social alienation that needs to be considered. Integration into the community may not be sufficient to allow the individual to find work, leading to poverty and isolation. Social exclusion could then cause a relapse, as the individual is left to battle mental health problems alone. The solution, therefore, is to ensure that the patient is always in touch with professional helpers and not left alone to fend for themselves. It should always be remembered that while you can take the patient out of the institution, you can't take the institution out of the patient.
When questioned about care in the community, there seems to be a division of opinion amongst members of the public and within the mental healthcare profession itself. Dr. Mayalla, a practising clinical psychologist, is inclined to believe that while certain patients may benefit from care in the community, the scheme isn't for everyone. "Those suffering moderate cases of mental illness stand to gain more from care in the community than those with more pronounced mental illness. I don't think it's a one-size-fits-all policy. But I also think that there is a far better infrastructure of helpers and social workers in place now than previously, and the scheme stands a greater chance of success than in the past."
Anita Brown, mother of three, takes a different view. "As a mother, I'm very protective towards my children. As a result, I would not put my support behind any scheme that I felt might put my children in danger... I guess there must be assessment methods in place to ensure that dangerous individuals are not let loose amongst the public, but I'm not for it at all. I like to feel secure where I live, but more to the point, that my children are not under any threat."
Bob Ratchett, a former mental health nurse, takes a more positive view on community care projects. "Having worked in the field myself, I've seen how a patient can benefit from living an independent life, away from an institution. Obviously, only individuals well on their way to recovery would be suitable for consideration as participants in such a scheme. If you think about it, is it really fair to condemn an individual to a lifetime in an institution when they could be living a fairly fulfilled and independent life outside the institution?"
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The line graph data provide information about the population of age 65 and aver between in year 1940 to 2040 i three diverse countries.
Overall,japan has heighest proportion of population of age 65 and above in the end of the given years.With little difference of percentage follow by sweden and usa is having proportaion.
Turning to details.In year 1940 all three country having population in between 5 to 8 per cent only.There is a very slightly change in usa and sweden by increasing 1 percent from previous year as well as japan rapidly drop on 3 percent. 1980 having the dramatically change by usa and sweden rope sharply with 5 and 4 percent on other hand japn have constant
In year 2000 japan have slowly increase and stand on 5 percent the other country uas and sweden have moderate change.On the next year japan and sweden having same cange i year 2020 by 5 percent but usa having same position .The end of the giving year 2040 in japan rope sharply by 18 percent other country also having change of 7 percrnt in usa and 7 percent in sweden .
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The line graph gives information about the percentage of senior citizens whose age is 65 and above living in USA, Japan and Sweden over a period of century from 1940 to 2040.
Overall, Japan had the least number of old aged people at the beginning of the century whereas USA had the highest and in the end of the century these countries are expected to switch their positions leaving Sweden in the same position.
In 1940, USA was the highest in percentage of people aged 65 and above whereas Japan had only 5%, Sweden on the other hand was only at 7% then these number increased consistently and reached to its peak in 2015 as 20%.
The senior citizens number in Japan was steadied from 1960 till 1990 and then their number increased significantly and are expected to reach 10% in 2030 and these figures further rocketed and would reach its peak as 27% in 2040. Old aged people in USA dropped slightly from 1980 and steadied till 2020, after that their count growed significantly and will be least in number in 2040.
In general, people now a days assume that the best thing to be rich is to help others. However, I completely agree with the statement. Few arguments on agreement and a counter agreement with a conclusion along with an example is provided below.
In my view, people who worked hard and earned respect along with money are the real wealthy persons in our society, these people know the real value of the hard work which comes with knowledge, that gives a person to help and encourage needy.
Rich doesn't mean living in a bungalow or driving a luxurious car, it means God has given an opportunity to support people who are helpless. There are lot of people around us who are suffering from serious illness and students who doesn't have enough money to pursue higher studies. Supporting them treating their illness and giving them a bright future is a blessing and the most satisfying thing.
People now a days are helping poor through social welfare organizations example, one of my friends named Francies, he is working as a CEO for Great Eastern shipping company. Although he owns a good bunglow and drives a luxurious car, he is not a selfish person. He donates half of his annual income to charity for social welfare. Society needs these kinds of people to eliminate poverty and as role models to many who wish to do the same.
On the other hand, think about rich people who are selfish, they may save lot of money without participating or donating to welfare organizations. But the result is they will end up alone, they will be no one to favor them when they are needy.
All in all, it can be said that one should always help and donate to poor who are in need in that way the favor always comes back when they are needy.
The line graph illustrates the percentage of people living in USA,Sweden and Japan who's age is 65 and above over a century from 1940 to 2040.
Overall, percentage of senior citizens living in Japan were initially less compared to other two countries and these figures are expected to raise and reach more than a quarter portion. On the other hand, USA had registered as the highest initially, although these trends continued to raise till 1980, later in the year 2040 this trend is expected to record as least.
In 1940, Japan had the least portion of old aged citizens with a count of only 5% and their count had decreased to half of the portion till approximately 1990's. After that their count is significantly raised and expected to reach almost 28% in 2040.
On the other hand, People in the USA were the highest portion initially in 1940 and they continued to maintain their rank till mid 1990's. Surprisingly Sweden overtook USA place in mid 1990's and reached its peak approximately in 2010.Until 2030 senior citizens in Sweden are expected to maintain top position whereas Japan will be the country with highest portion among the three countries in 2040.
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