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Researchers observed that participants who revised regularly retained more vocabulary than those who studied only before the test. The finding supports distributed practice.

Question: Which study habit was more effective?

A studying without notes B regular revision C last-minute study only D avoiding vocabulary E skipping tests

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Preliminary findings suggest that regular feedback improves retention. However, the sample size was small, so the researchers avoided making broad claims.

Question: Why did the researchers avoid broad claims?

A because retention was irrelevant B because feedback had no effect C because the claims were already proven D because the study had no findings E because the sample size was small

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Many educational reforms promise rapid improvement; nevertheless, long-term results often depend on teacher training, institutional support, and consistent evaluation.

Question: According to the passage, what do long-term results depend on?

A Only fast promises B Random classroom changes C Training, support, and evaluation D A single exam score E Removing all institutions

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Although the new regulation aims to increase transparency, critics argue that smaller institutions may struggle to comply without technical assistance.

Question: What concern do critics raise?

A Technical assistance is illegal. B Regulation has no aim. C Large institutions cannot comply. D Small institutions may need technical assistance. E Transparency will certainly disappear.

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Many environmental reports emphasize technological solutions, yet behavioural change remains essential. Devices can reduce energy waste, but their effectiveness depends on how consistently people use them.

Which statement best reflects the passage?

A energy waste cannot be reduced B reports never mention devices C behaviour has no effect on energy use D technology works better when people use it consistently E technology should be avoided completely

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The survey indicates a substantial rise in remote work preferences. However, the authors note that industry-specific differences make a single interpretation inadequate.

Question: Why is a single interpretation inadequate?

A Because no one answered the survey. B Because remote work disappeared. C Because the authors rejected data. D Because all industries are identical. E Because preferences differ across industries.

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The article maintains that technological adoption depends not merely on access, but also on training, trust, and long-term institutional support.

Question: According to the article, what affects technological adoption?

A only government advertising B only the price of devices C access, training, trust, and institutional support D only the age of users E only individual curiosity

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The report asserts that sustainable growth depends not only on investment but also on the efficient allocation of resources.

Question: According to the report, what does sustainable growth depend on?

A short-term luck B investment and efficient resource allocation C resource waste D advertising only E unrelated policy slogans

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Recent studies suggest that exposure to meaningful context improves vocabulary retention more effectively than isolated word lists, particularly when learners actively review their mistakes.

Question: What does the passage emphasize?

A word lists always work best alone B context has no role in learning C context and active review improve retention D retention depends only on age E mistakes should never be reviewed

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The findings should be interpreted cautiously because the sample size was limited and the participants came from a single institution.

Question: Why is caution needed?

A because participants were from many countries B because the results were perfect C because the sample was limited D because the topic was unrelated E because the study used no data

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The passage examines digital privacy from a broader perspective. It suggests that effective policies or practices require evidence, local context, and continuous evaluation rather than quick decisions based only on assumptions.

What does the passage mainly suggest?

A Effective decisions require evidence, context, and ongoing evaluation. B The passage focuses only on financial costs. C The passage claims that individual actions never matter. D The passage mainly argues that planning is unnecessary. E The passage says that complex solutions are always better.

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A preliminary study found that spaced practice improved long-term retention. However, the authors warned that the sample was limited and that broader trials would be necessary before firm conclusions could be drawn.

Question: Why did the authors call for broader trials?

A the results were unrelated B practice was impossible C the sample was limited D the method was illegal E retention was not measured

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The study suggests that sleep quality may influence memory, although the researchers warn that the findings should not be interpreted as definitive proof.

Question: What caution do the researchers give?

A The findings are not definitive proof B The study proves everything conclusively C Memory cannot be measured D Researchers rejected their own data E Sleep has no relationship with memory

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Although the new drug reduced symptoms in most patients, researchers emphasized the need for longer trials to determine its long-term safety profile.

Question: Why are longer trials needed?

A to reduce the sample to zero B to determine long-term safety C to advertise the hospital D to avoid collecting data E to change the drug's color

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The article argues that environmental problems cannot be resolved by technology alone. Social habits, institutional planning, and education also contribute to long-term change.

Question: According to the passage, what is needed besides technology?

A Social habits, planning, and education B A single short-term solution C Only faster machines D No institutional planning E Less education

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Many environmental reports emphasize technological solutions, yet behavioural change remains essential. Devices can reduce energy waste, but their effectiveness depends on how consistently people use them.

Which statement best reflects the passage?

A reports never mention devices B technology should be avoided completely C behaviour has no effect on energy use D technology works better when people use it consistently E energy waste cannot be reduced

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