Question 16:
- a. Recycling is one of the most effective ways to transform plastic waste into new products and reduces the need for costly plastic production.
- b. Finally, citizen education about the impacts of plastic waste can encourage more responsible disposal habits and reduce overall plastic usage.
- c. In the long run, the widespread adoption of alternatives to plastics, which break down faster and have less impact on the environment, is crucial.
- d. Reducing plastic waste requires a variety of approaches at different levels, and government policies can implement policies to limit single-use plastics and promote reusable items.
The logical flow would be to introduce recycling as a solution, then mention government policies and alternatives, and finally emphasize citizen education.
- a introduces recycling as an effective way.
- d discusses government policies and reusable items.
- c talks about long-term alternatives.
- b concludes with the importance of citizen education.
Answer: A - D - C - B
Question 17:
- a. Furthermore, smart cities will be designed to make life more convenient and sustainable for their residents. For instance, traffic congestion will be managed by self-driving cars and interconnected public transit, reducing traffic congestion and pollution.
- b. These smart cities will also use renewable energy sources, like solar and wind power, to decrease their environmental impact.
- c. Additionally, smart cities will have advanced technology and eco-friendly practices. For example, smart grids will monitor energy usage and lower overall consumption, and vertical farms will grow food locally with less land and water levels, providing real and fresher produce.
- d. Overall, the concept of smart cities offers a promising vision for the future.
The logical flow would be to introduce the concept, then provide examples of how they will be sustainable and convenient, and finally offer a concluding thought.
- d provides the overall promising vision.
- a gives an example of convenience and sustainability through transportation.
- b discusses the use of renewable energy sources.
- c provides further examples of advanced technology and eco-friendly practices.
Answer: D - A - B - C
Question 18:
- a. Many of the entry-level management jobs are going to graduates graduating with Master of Business Administration American (MBA) degrees. Students have asked the question, “Is an MBA degree worth the cost?” The answer is that those holding MBA degrees should land better jobs (22) _______.
- b. Business schools are struggling to meet the new demands.
- c. Many companies in the United States have started to favor harder sciences.
- d. Indeed, projections and Stanford have seen decreases in their enrollments.
The logical flow would be to introduce the demand for MBA graduates, then mention the question of its worth, and provide supporting points about the job market and school enrollments.
- a introduces the demand for MBA graduates and the question of its worth.
- d provides supporting evidence with projections and Stanford's enrollment decrease.
- b mentions business schools struggling to meet demands.
- c talks about companies favoring harder sciences, which could be a factor in the MBA market.
Answer: A - D - B - C
Question 19:
- a. Indeed, projections and Stanford have seen decreases in their enrollments.
- b. The enrollment in both Princeton and Stanford have both seen to be decreased.
- c. The enrollments in Princeton and Stanford have both seen a decrease.
- d. The enrollments in Princeton and Stanford have both shown to be decreased.
The grammatically correct and natural way to express this is:
Answer: C
Question 20:
- a. Which the decrease in students seeking an MBA degree
- b. Which a decrease in students seeking an MBA degree
- c. In which the decrease in students seeking an MBA degree (Correct preposition to introduce a relative clause referring to a situation)
- d. A which the decrease in students seeking an MBA degree
Answer: C
Question 21:
- a. that cost
- b. that are cost
- c. that are worth the cost (Completes the phrase from the initial sentence)
- d. that worth the cost
Answer: C
Question 22:
- a. and a greater future
- b. and greater future
- c. and a greater salary and a greater future (Provides specific examples of "better jobs")
- d. and greater salary and greater future
Answer: C