1.ง่าย
Sunscreen protects the skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can cause sunburn and skin cancer. Experts advise using a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and putting it on again every two hours outdoors. What does the passage say about reapplying sunscreen?
- AIt should be put on once in the morning only.
- BIt is not needed at all with a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
- CIt should be put on only when it is very sunny.
- DIt should be put on again every two hours outdoors.
2.ง่าย
Last winter our town opened a new indoor pool. Since then, the number of children taking swimming lessons has doubled. What happened after the pool opened?
- ATwice as many children took swimming lessons.
- BSwimming lessons became more expensive than before.
- CThe town closed its outdoor pool.
- DFewer adults went swimming.
3.ง่าย
“Pedro opened the fridge, but it was empty except for a bottle of ketchup. He sighed and picked up his car keys.” What is Pedro most likely going to do?
- AMake a big dinner
- BClean the fridge
- CGo to buy food
- DGo to sleep
4.ปานกลาง
“Some people say that cats are unfriendly. My cat, Pepper, waits by the door every evening and sits on my lap while I read.” How does the writer use Pepper?
- AAs a reason to buy a new cat
- BAs proof that all cats are unfriendly
- CAs a description of how to train a cat
- DAs an example that goes against the claim
5.ปานกลาง
The new medication reduced headaches in 70 percent of patients in the trial. However, 15 percent of patients reported stomach upset. What is the purpose of the second sentence?
- ATo explain how the trial was done
- BTo compare it with a different drug
- CTo give another benefit of the medication
- DTo point out a drawback of the medication
6.ปานกลาง
The library’s new rule states: “Mobile phones must be set to silent in the reading room. Calls may be taken in the lobby.” Where may visitors take phone calls?
- AIn the lobby
- BIn the reading room
- CNowhere in the building
- DAnywhere in the library
7.ยาก
The author writes: “People who take the stairs instead of the lift (elevator) are healthier. So, if we remove the lifts, everyone will become healthier.” What is wrong with this reasoning?
- AIt ignores other reasons for the link and new problems.
- BIt suggests that lifts are healthier than stairs.
- CIt gives a statistic that is clearly incorrect.
- DIt assumes stairs cost more to build than lifts.
8.ยาก
Train timetable: trains leave Oak Street at 6:10, 6:40, 7:10 and 7:40 a.m. The journey to Central takes 35 minutes. A nurse’s shift at Central Hospital starts at 7:30 a.m., and it is a 5-minute walk from the station. Which is the latest train she can take and still arrive on time?
- AThe 6:10 train
- BThe 7:40 train
- CThe 7:10 train
- DThe 6:40 train
เฉลย
- 1. D · It should be put on again every two hours outdoors.
- 2. A · Twice as many children took swimming lessons.
- 3. C · Go to buy food
- 4. D · As an example that goes against the claim
- 5. D · To point out a drawback of the medication
- 6. A · In the lobby
- 7. A · It ignores other reasons for the link and new problems.
- 8. D · The 6:40 train
เฉลยทีละขั้นตอนฉบับเต็ม: ฝึกหัวข้อนี้ได้ที่ examproblems.com