Back to Course UTME English Quiz 1.1: Reading Comprehension 0% Complete 0/0 Steps Quiz 1 of 0 UTME English Quiz 1.1: Reading Comprehension QEFAS PREP January 12, 2024 Time limit: 0 Quiz Summary 0 of 10 Questions completed Questions: Information You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again. Quiz is loading… You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz. You must first complete the following: Results Quiz complete. Results are being recorded. Results 0 of 10 Questions answered correctly Your time: Time has elapsed You have reached 0 of 0 point(s), (0) Earned Point(s): 0 of 0, (0) 0 Essay(s) Pending (Possible Point(s): 0) Categories Not categorized 0% Show Question 1 Show Question 2 Show Question 3 Show Question 4 Show Question 5 Show Question 6 Show Question 7 Show Question 8 Show Question 9 Show Question 10 Review Answered Correct Incorrect Question 1 of 10 1. Question Development in electronic science has transformed the art of record-keeping in the modern age. Traditionally, records of events were kept only in people’s minds. It depended very much on the retentive power of the human memory. This was extremely dangerous as people either forgot events wholly or in part, or deliberately falsified details to suit their various interests. Interminable arguments were thus the order of the day. Even writing which replace mental recording was not entirely free from those shortcomings as untruths could be written as true records either willingly or inadvertently. With the advent of electronic memory, however, these dangers now show not only what happened, but also who did or aid what, including how and when. 1. The author believes that electronic recording is: A. superior to mental recording Correct Incorrect Correct answer B. inferior to both mental recording and writing Correct Incorrect Correct answer C. superior to both mental and writing Correct Incorrect Correct answer D. inferior to only writing Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 2 of 10 2. Question Development in electronic science has transformed the art of record-keeping in the modern age. Traditionally, records of events were kept only in people’s minds. It depended very much on the retentive power of the human memory. This was extremely dangerous as people either forgot events wholly or in part, or deliberately falsified details to suit their various interests. Interminable arguments were thus the order of the day. Even writing which replace mental recording was not entirely free from those shortcomings as untruths could be written as true records either willingly or inadvertently. With the advent of electronic memory, however, these dangers now show not only what happened, but also who did or aid what, including how and when. 2. The writer believes that the art of record keeping has: A. Improved over the years Correct Incorrect Correct answer B. Endangered the art of writing Correct Incorrect Correct answer C. Changed human memory Correct Incorrect Correct answer D. Overcome all the problems facing it. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 3 of 10 3. Question Development in electronic science has transformed the art of record-keeping in the modern age. Traditionally, records of events were kept only in people’s minds. It depended very much on the retentive power of the human memory. This was extremely dangerous as people either forgot events wholly or in part, or deliberately falsified details to suit their various interests. Interminable arguments were thus the order of the day. Even writing which replace mental recording was not entirely free from those shortcomings as untruths could be written as true records either willingly or inadvertently. With the advent of electronic memory, however, these dangers now show not only what happened, but also who did or aid what, including how and when. 3. How many stages of development did the writer mention when discussing the art of record keeping? A. Two Correct Incorrect Correct answer B. Three Correct Incorrect Correct answer C. Four Correct Incorrect Correct answer D. Five Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 4 of 10 4. Question Development in electronic science has transformed the art of record-keeping in the modern age. Traditionally, records of events were kept only in people’s minds. It depended very much on the retentive power of the human memory. This was extremely dangerous as people either forgot events wholly or in part, or deliberately falsified details to suit their various interests. Interminable arguments were thus the order of the day. Even writing which replace mental recording was not entirely free from those shortcomings as untruths could be written as true records either willingly or inadvertently. With the advent of electronic memory, however, these dangers now show not only what happened, but also who did or aid what, including how and when. 4. According to the author, human memory is unreliable because people A. Die and we forget what they said Correct Incorrect Correct answer B. forget events or tell lies Correct Incorrect Correct answer C. do not always know when events happens Correct Incorrect Correct answer D. do not always know who did what and when Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 5 of 10 5. Question Development in electronic science has transformed the art of record-keeping in the modern age. Traditionally, records of events were kept only in people’s minds. It depended very much on the retentive power of the human memory. This was extremely dangerous as people either forgot events wholly or in part, or deliberately falsified details to suit their various interests. Interminable arguments were thus the order of the day. Even writing which replace mental recording was not entirely free from those shortcomings as untruths could be written as true records either willingly or inadvertently. With the advent of electronic memory, however, these dangers now show not only what happened, but also who did or aid what, including how and when. 5. From the passage, we gather that writing is almost A. As unreliable as human memory Correct Incorrect Correct answer B. As reliable as electronic memory Correct Incorrect Correct answer C. More reliable than electronic recording Correct Incorrect Correct answer D. Not to be compared to any other recording systems. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 6 of 10 6. Question The approach to the university is being restructured to ease the flow of traffic, give better security and provide an appropriate introduction to a seat of high learning. The works and services complex is also under construction, and we intend to move into the completed (Major) part of it within the next few weeks.All these projects are being executed with an eye to aesthetics, for we recognize the important influence of a beautiful and healthy environment on its inhabitants and feel that a cluster of building on a small space such as we have, should be so well designed as to have a beneficial psychological and sociological effect on all members of the community. I have gone to these length to itemize these examples of current development for two main reasons. Firstly, to advise you that the road diversion and other physical inconveniences currently being experienced will be on the increase because of intense development activity. We therefore appeal to you to bear with us in full knowledge and consolation that such inconveniences are temporary and will soon yield final tangible results. Secondly, to demonstrate our capacity for executing approved project with dispatch, and to assure government that we are up to the task. Indeed, I can assure government that its ability to disburse funds to us will be more than matched by our capacity to collect and expand them on executing various worthy projects in record time. 1. From the passage, we can gather that A. There in not much consideration for the health of the inhabitants Correct Incorrect Correct answer B. There is deliberate efforts to inconvenience the people Correct Incorrect Correct answer C. Building are put up anyhow Correct Incorrect Correct answer D. Projects are carried out without approval Correct Incorrect Correct answer E. The inconveniences suffered by inhabitants will be for a while. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 7 of 10 7. Question The approach to the university is being restructured to ease the flow of traffic, give better security and provide an appropriate introduction to a seat of high learning. The works and services complex is also under construction, and we intend to move into the completed (Major) part of it within the next few weeks.All these projects are being executed with an eye to aesthetics, for we recognize the important influence of a beautiful and healthy environment on its inhabitants and feel that a cluster of building on a small space such as we have, should be so well designed as to have a beneficial psychological and sociological effect on all members of the community. I have gone to these length to itemize these examples of current development for two main reasons. Firstly, to advise you that the road diversion and other physical inconveniences currently being experienced will be on the increase because of intense development activity. We therefore appeal to you to bear with us in full knowledge and consolation that such inconveniences are temporary and will soon yield final tangible results. Secondly, to demonstrate our capacity for executing approved project with dispatch, and to assure government that we are up to the task. Indeed, I can assure government that its ability to disburse funds to us will be more than matched by our capacity to collect and expand them on executing various worthy projects in record time. 2. Unless it can be shown that money voted for projects can be spent on them in good time A. The development will not be intense Correct Incorrect Correct answer B. It will not be easy to convince the government of our executive ability Correct Incorrect Correct answer C. It will not be difficult to ask government for funds Correct Incorrect Correct answer D. Our final result will be unreliable Correct Incorrect Correct answer E. The road diversion and other inconveniences will continue. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 8 of 10 8. Question The approach to the university is being restructured to ease the flow of traffic, give better security and provide an appropriate introduction to a seat of high learning. The works and services complex is also under construction, and we intend to move into the completed (Major) part of it within the next few weeks.All these projects are being executed with an eye to aesthetics, for we recognize the important influence of a beautiful and healthy environment on its inhabitants and feel that a cluster of building on a small space such as we have, should be so well designed as to have a beneficial psychological and sociological effect on all members of the community. I have gone to these length to itemize these examples of current development for two main reasons. Firstly, to advise you that the road diversion and other physical inconveniences currently being experienced will be on the increase because of intense development activity. We therefore appeal to you to bear with us in full knowledge and consolation that such inconveniences are temporary and will soon yield final tangible results. Secondly, to demonstrate our capacity for executing approved project with dispatch, and to assure government that we are up to the task. Indeed, I can assure government that its ability to disburse funds to us will be more than matched by our capacity to collect and expand them on executing various worthy projects in record time. 3. An eye on aesthetics in this passage means ….. A. Regard for space Correct Incorrect Correct answer B. Beneficial psychological effects Correct Incorrect Correct answer C. Regards for health Correct Incorrect Correct answer D. Consideration for beauty Correct Incorrect Correct answer E. A cluster of buildings Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 9 of 10 9. Question The approach to the university is being restructured to ease the flow of traffic, give better security and provide an appropriate introduction to a seat of high learning. The works and services complex is also under construction, and we intend to move into the completed (Major) part of it within the next few weeks.All these projects are being executed with an eye to aesthetics, for we recognize the important influence of a beautiful and healthy environment on its inhabitants and feel that a cluster of building on a small space such as we have, should be so well designed as to have a beneficial psychological and sociological effect on all members of the community. I have gone to these length to itemize these examples of current development for two main reasons. Firstly, to advise you that the road diversion and other physical inconveniences currently being experienced will be on the increase because of intense development activity. We therefore appeal to you to bear with us in full knowledge and consolation that such inconveniences are temporary and will soon yield final tangible results. Secondly, to demonstrate our capacity for executing approved project with dispatch, and to assure government that we are up to the task. Indeed, I can assure government that its ability to disburse funds to us will be more than matched by our capacity to collect and expand them on executing various worthy projects in record time. 4. In this passage, the author tries to explain why A. It is necessary to establish the works and services complex in the university Correct Incorrect Correct answer B. Beauty should not taken into consideration when building on such a small space as we have. Correct Incorrect Correct answer C. The gateway to the university is being rebuilt. Correct Incorrect Correct answer D. A major part of the project should be completed in the next few weeks Correct Incorrect Correct answer E. Visitors should be debarred from using the gates in the meantime. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 10 of 10 10. Question The approach to the university is being restructured to ease the flow of traffic, give better security and provide an appropriate introduction to a seat of high learning. The works and services complex is also under construction, and we intend to move into the completed (Major) part of it within the next few weeks.All these projects are being executed with an eye to aesthetics, for we recognize the important influence of a beautiful and healthy environment on its inhabitants and feel that a cluster of building on a small space such as we have, should be so well designed as to have a beneficial psychological and sociological effect on all members of the community. I have gone to these length to itemize these examples of current development for two main reasons. Firstly, to advise you that the road diversion and other physical inconveniences currently being experienced will be on the increase because of intense development activity. We therefore appeal to you to bear with us in full knowledge and consolation that such inconveniences are temporary and will soon yield final tangible results. Secondly, to demonstrate our capacity for executing approved project with dispatch, and to assure government that we are up to the task. Indeed, I can assure government that its ability to disburse funds to us will be more than matched by our capacity to collect and expand them on executing various worthy projects in record time. 5. Which of these is NOT among the reasons given by the author for enumerating the examples of the current development? A. To show that we are capable of executing approved projects Correct Incorrect Correct answer B. To convince the government that we can be trusted with tasks Correct Incorrect Correct answer C. The inconveniences currently being experienced will go on indefinitely Correct Incorrect Correct answer D. We are fully aware of the inconveniences being caused but we do not want you to complain Correct Incorrect Correct answer E. We have the capacity to complete worthy projects within the scheduled time. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Related
