Explanation

Passage: However, it must be recognized that science has its limitations. Its methods apply only to those things which can be observed, measured, and treated mathematically. It has nothing to do with values save those of truth and accuracy. It has nothing to do with happiness, goodness, beauty, courage, adventure, justice, altruism, friendship, love of family, love of country. Yet all these values enter into a man's conception of what is the good personal life within a good society. It is possible for honest and intelligent men to differ profoundly on the nature of these values and their respective degrees of importance. Hence the contrast between the modern world's command of material things and its tragic failure to organize a harmonious world society.

1. It can be inferred from the passage that the author thinks? A good personal life can be achieved by recognizing the nature of values and their degree of importance

2. According to the author, science is concerned primarily with things that can be? Observed, measured, and treated mathematically

Last verified on 25-10-2026

Explanation

• The passage states that the timely implementation of sustainable practices can reduce environmental degradation.
• It explains that human activities are harming ecosystems.
• Industrial pollution increases atmospheric changes and climate instability.
• Without quick action, ecological balance may become unsustainable.
• Therefore, sustainable resource use is essential for environmental protection.

Last verified on 10-07-2026

Explanation

• The passage presents both advantages (economic growth) and disadvantages (foreign competition) of trade agreements.
• Therefore, the main idea is that trade agreements involve both benefits and challenges.

Last verified on 02-08-2026

Explanation

Urban planning should balance development with social protection.

The passage first gives benefits of mixed-use development: less commuting + environmental sustainability.  

Then it gives the criticism: higher property prices and displacement of lower-income residents unless appropriate housing policies are in place.

So the author is presenting both sides and implies we need the benefits with policies to protect people.

Last verified on 21-08-2026

Explanation

Passage

Passage:

Traffic means everything using the roads. Taxis, buses, cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, tongas and rickshaws etc. are traffic. You are a part of the traffic when you walk along the pavement.

Today, more and more people live in cities. As a result, there is a lot of traffic. The roads are too narrow. Some roads are broken and there are pits and ditches in them. The result is that there are many ACCIDENTS. Why do accidents happen? Some people say it is the fault of people who use the roads. That means everybody. If every road-user is careful, there will be no accidents, we must improve our road. Our roads should be smooth and straight. Roads with corners and blind corners are dangerous.

Accidents often happen when one road crosses another. Instead, one road goes high over another road. This is called a ‘fly over’. This is a good idea because the traffic does not have to stop and the vehicles do not hit each other. We all use the roads. We walk along the pavement. Sometimes we have to cross the road. Accidents often happen when people cross the roads. We should keep in mind the following:

1-       First find a safe place to cross, then stop.

2-      Stand on the pavement near the edge. ,

3-      Look at the coming traffic.,

4-      Wait if the traffic is coming. Don’t be HASTY.,

5-      Let the traffic pass, when there is no traffic nearby, walk straight across the road.

Questions

1-      The reason for a lot of traffic on roads is:

A.      More people in cities.. (ans)

B.      More vehicle on roads.

C.      Cheap cars and buses.

D.      Wider roads.

2-      Which kinds of roads are more dangerous?

A.      With straight paths.

B.      With curved paths.

C.      With blind-corners. . (ans)

D.      With smooth surface.

3-      What is a fly-over?

A.      A road crossing another road.

B.      Underground roads.

C.      The roads going high over another road. . (ans)

D.      The roads going parallel.

4-      The foremost rule for crossing the road is:

A.      To find a safe place to cross. . (ans)

B.      To find the shortest path.

C.      To cross while heavy traffic is passing.

D.      To cross when green traffic light is on.

5-      What is the main idea of the paragraph?

A.      Traffic problems do not cause accidents.

B.      Traffic problems are not because of people.

C.      Traffic rules are unnecessary to be followed. . (ans)

D.      Traffic problems need to be solved.

6-      What happens because of pits and ditches on the roads?

A.      There is less traffic on roads

B.      There are more accidents. . (ans)

C.        The rate of accidents is low.

D.      The roads look tidy.

7-      How would you rephrase the word ‘Hasty’?

A.      The one who makes hurries. (ans)

B.      The one who walks slowly.

C.      The one who is relaxed.

D.      The one who is calm.

Last verified on 25-08-2026