PH Batch 05 Mid Final Exam (Shammah's Class-Dec 16, 2021) (copy)
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Grammar:
1. You don't look amazing in ______ the blue formal dress_______ the yellow. To complete the sentence which correlative conjunction is appropriate?
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2. The answer sheets of the students ____ incredibly organized.
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3. Which of the following sentences does not have the linking verb?
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4. Spaghetti and meatball ____ good for breakfast today.
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5. Which of the following is properly sequenced?
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6. No Eating and Littering ______ allowed.
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7. I have _____ in the swimming pool.
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8. By the time I graduate, my sister ______ law for five years.
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9. If you were here earlier, you _________ Adrianna Lima
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10. The doctor recommended eating healthier and ______.
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11. Two minutes of exercise______ all that we need in this recipe.
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12. Either the employer or the employees ______ to follow the law.
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13. I was sure that I ______ him before.
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14. When she realized I ______ at him, she ______ away.
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15. Not only girls but also boys _____ the pressure in school.
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16. Where ____ the pieces of this tool?
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17. I have ______ working on the project.
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18. Which is the best sentence?
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19. Ten kilos of meat ______ all that we need in this recipe.
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20. Singing in the theater and dancing ballet______ my favorite things to do.
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21. I'll give you a lift if it ______.
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22. The council _______ postponed a decision on the new road, and may leading members of the opposition party_________ criticized the delay.
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23. It was _______ to see a police car outside the house this morning.
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24. My mentor gave me some _____ advice.
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25. The views from the hotel window were absolutely ______.
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26. I would avoid the boss today if I were you because he's been very _______.
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27. _____ the datum that you asked for.
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28. ________ you learn to swim, you cannot go on this trip. The appropriate subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence is __________.
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29. She ___ like the cake yesterday.
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30. BONUS!
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Reading Comprehension
1. Read the paragraph and answer the item that follows. "My concept of inner peace came from my mother's daily activities which I now recall with fondness and awe. She was a full-time housewife wholly dependent on my father's monthly salary. How she made both ends meet, guided us in our studies, and did small acts of charity on the side was beyond me. "The mother's financial resources are____________. (2pts)
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2. Employees often try to negotiate with their employers’ arrangements that take into account their individual needs—such as asking for more-flexible work hours, a reduced workload, more pay or special training. These arrangements—known as "idiosyncratic deals," or "i-deals"—are sometimes in the interest of both the employee and employer, especially if such deals make employees more motivated and committed to their jobs. But they also can create jealousy, envy, and conflict in the workplace, a recent study found. The research, published in the January 2017 issue of the Journal of Business Ethics, examined how co-workers view i-deals and looked at practical considerations for managers and HR professionals. The study was conducted in Belgium with responses from nearly 2,000 employees. In general, i-deals involving financial compensation were viewed to be the most unfair, followed by flexible hours and reduced workloads, the study found. The researchers said co-workers are more likely to understand when a company grants non-financial benefits because of an employee's personal needs (such as a single parent who has to pick up her children at a certain hour). Justifying financial rewards, however, is more difficult, they noted.
What’s the benefit of idiosyncratic deals and what’s the side effect of idiosyncratic deals? (2pts)
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3. Please refer to passage 2.
What's your stance about idiosyncratic deals? Are you in favor of this in your own company? (2pts)
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4. Not so long ago, the Chinese bike-sharing firm ofo was flush with cash and welcomed as a game-changing tech startup. Today, it's struggling to run successfully. Backed by billions of dollars from high-profile investors like Alibaba, ofo helped pioneer the bike-sharing phenomenon that swept across Chinese cities in recent years. The bikes can be locked and unlocked anywhere via a smartphone app, which means users don't have to return them to designated stations. ofo defeated dozens of copycat rivals, but it now risks becoming the latest casualty of a cut-throat industry. Many angry customers gathered outside its headquarters in Beijing this week to demand refunds. The company and its founder have been put on a government blacklist for failing to pay debts. Bike-sharing startups in China developed quickly through cash as they rushed to launch services in cities throughout the country and overseas. The chaotic expansion resulted in many bankruptcies and useless bikes. ofo survived, but has struggled to keep up with its rivals since. Bike-sharing was a great standalone service when it launched in 2015, but it now makes more sense for companies like ofo to team up with other transportation platforms, analysts say.
What’s the result of the chaotic expansion of the bike-sharing industry? What’s the convenience brought by ofo? (2pts)
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5. Please refer to Passage 4.
If you are the owner of the ofo company, what are your creative measure solutions to protect your company from going bankrupt? (2pts)
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Vocabulary
1. What is the meaning of the word inveigle?
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2. What is the meaning of the word respite in this sentence?
"The pain in his leg continued without respite."
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3. What is the meaning of constraint in this sentence?
"He doesn't constraint me from spending my money."
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4. What is the meaning of the word stance?
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5. BONUS!
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US Map & Capitals
