Reading Inference Question 1
In the Amazon Rainforest
As the sun rose over the Amazon rainforest, two scientists set out on their daily
expedition to study endangered Brazil nut trees, which only grow in specific
parts of the rainforest. Dr. Maya led the way, her eyes searching the
surroundings for signs of the special trees amongst the other plants. "It looks
as though there's a magnificent example of the species just up ahead," she
remarked.
Dr. Maya carried her GPS device every day, marking the locations of each
tree they encountered. Compared to ten years earlier, it seemed as though
there were significantly fewer healthy trees and more evidence of disease and
destruction.
"If we don't make people aware, these trees will have disappeared in less than
fifty years," she declared passionately. "The number of likes and
subscriptions to our conservation website is already growing, and what we
are doing now will increase the potential to reach even more people, but I
know how hard it is to motivate the public.
Dr. Aisha took the digital camera and carefully captured the tree against
the bright sky. "The colorful photos will appeal to the general public. I think
by adding them people will buy it!"
They fell quiet whilst they collected samples of Brazil nut fruits and leaves.
The project objective was never far from their thoughts. The introduction had
already been written by a critically praised and highly popular TV wildlife
presenter, interpreting their aim into an inspirational vision of a greener
future. After the last management meeting, when their work had been
criticized by the editor, this had been a great boost to their confidence.
Back at the camp, they charged their equipment using the solar panels that Dr.
Aisha had built near their temporary research station - a crucial but natural
source of energy which kept their carbon footprint to a minimum.
"I know people would rather ignore difficult issues, but as long as it is
promoted well, I really believe our stories of the forest will entertain as well
as inform," Dr. Maya insisted.
"Well," Dr. Aisha replied," I just wish we had done this earlier. The publicity
will surely highlight this crisis in the Amazon. These beautiful trees must
survive!"
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Question 2
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Will the scientists fulfill all their goals? Why/ Why
not?
Part 4: Justification Question
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Question 2
Salem's Life After School
Feeling sleep-deprived and exhausted after having been on duty for the last
twenty-four hours, Salem almost gave up. However, he knew that he
needed to pass his fitness test that morning. It had been six long weeks
since he last saw his family. Salem, who had never taken sports seriously
before, was nervous at the thought of completing timed physical
exercises in extreme heat while battling fatigue. Despite that, Salem
pushed through, and as a result, secured himself second place in the run.
However, as he transitioned to the push-ups, his wrist twisted painfully,
causing him to collapse and fall short of finishing his test. His world faded as
he passed out.
In his hospital bed, Salem blinked awake to blurry figures around him. "You
have heat exhaustion," the doctor said. "You've been pushing yourself too
hard." Salem cast his mind back to the past six weeks. Coming from a
comfortable living environment, where his biggest challenge was a football
match after school, the severe discipline and tough exercise routine in this
place were a shock to his system. Disappointed, Salem reflected on why he
chose this path - the desire to be loyal to his country, the dream of
commanding a ship and the charm of the uniforms "You will be leaving this
afternoon, but I want you to pay attention to your health. It is important to
get checked regularly. Also, stress, which can lead to anxiety and depression,
is not to be ignored," the doctor added.
Relieved after having his sick leave approved, Salem headed home. As he
stepped through the door, he was immediately greeted by his family,
including his favourite uncle Hamdan, who was the first to comment, with
a hearty laugh. "That shaved head suits you, young man!" As the family sat
down for lunch, Uncle Hamdan explained that by the time Salem graduates
in 2026, he will have been practising seamanship skills and developing
leadership characteristics for three years. Moreover, he will have been
growing as a well-rounded person, strong both physically and mentally.
The conversation was exactly what Salem needed. He was now filled with
enthusiasm and joy.
As the evening wound down, Salem couldn't stop thinking about his cousin,
Ali, whom he desperately missed and looked forward to catching up with.
Salem 's heart ached as he recalled their time together, working on school
projects or scuba diving and enjoying the underwater sceneries of their
coastal town. Ali had chosen a different career path, launching an
initiative to promote eco-friendly fishing and raise awareness about ocean
pollutants. In Grade 12, they both made a presentation about critically
endangered marine life in the Gulf, a topic that had been close to his heart.
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resonated with Salem. He can't wait to contribute to Ali's mission one day,
Question 2 his training schedule permits.
provided that
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Question 2
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What kind of career is Salem
training for?
Part 4: Justification Question
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Question 3
Mariam's Work Experience
Mariam was thrilled to work at her uncle's environmental company. She
studied Natural Sciences and was interested in protecting the environment.
She believed that introducing some of her ideas would help reduce unnecessary
water use at the company.
On her first day, she walked confidently into the building. Her uncle, Salem,
introduced her to the team. They all greeted her and Salem showed her to her
desk. She found that she was very familiar with the company computer
systems and she began to work but, after a while, Mariam heard the employees
whispering and felt they were staring at her. When she tried to talk to them, they
just smiled and walked away.
Mariam's first task was to answer phone calls. When her uncle told her that he
wanted her to learn communication skills, she paused for a second, raising her
eyebrow, but she reluctantly agreed. A few weeks had passed, and Mariam
was still handling customers' calls. Although she had made many good
contacts with customers, she was losing interest slowly, especially after the
employees hadn't been supporting her. However, she kept quiet and
continued doing her work.
Mariam wasn't happy with her work situation and the company's management
style, so she had a meeting with her uncle. In just three weeks, Mariam was
taking on many tasks a day and was consumed by passion for the job! Salem
was pleased to see Mariam work with enthusiasm and started taking her to
management meetings. She really wanted to prove she could handle bigger
tasks and made good contacts with some senior managers. However, Mariam
secretly wished she had help from the team.
Mariam frequently asked the team if they needed help with their work, but
they would always refuse and never showed up for meetings. Then, Mariam
would end up staying late at work because her team failed to meet deadlines.
Mariam would end up with more work because she had to cover for everyone.
The team also rejected all her ideas, despite the fact that they could reduce waste
and help the environment.
Mariam had been getting headaches for days, so she went to the hospital for a
checkup. Her blood pressure was high, and the doctor advised Mariam to rest
for a week, which was a better solution than taking medicine. Mariam thought
about all the effort she had put it in, and all those long hours she had spent
finishing the team's work. She was frustrated. "I won't tell my uncle anything. I
will manage the team myself when I go back next week! I'll show them I can
handle anything!" she said with a confident smile. Mariam had a master plan, and
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Question 3
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What was Maryam's
plan?
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