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Items 40–47 refer to the following passage.

Instructions: Read the following passage carefully and then answer Items 40–47 on the basis
of what is stated or implied.

From time immemorial, men have hunted wild animals in forests, tilled the soil and, caught fish
in the sea and rivers, all with the object of obtaining food, that basic commodity essential to existence.
Agriculture is part and parcel of life, and is as old as mankind. Yet, even in the most primitive times, man
always had certain tools, hunting implements, knives, spears, and flints, to help him conquer nature and
5 support himself.

As knowledge progressed over the centuries, so man developed more and more devices to
aid and adorn his life; the corn from the soil was ground into flour and baked into bread; textile and
clothing were made, and buildings such as castles and churches were created. The art of printing was
discovered, and this led to the production of more and more books. Metal goods were turned out at
10 forges and workshops throughout the country; great sailing vessels were constructed and a whole host
of goods, ever increasing in variety as time went by, were manufactured by men.

Industry, which is the name given to those occupations in which something is manufactured, has
thus for a very long time been an important part of man’s existence. Tinkers, tailors, candlestick makers,
ironmongers, blacksmiths, tanners, weavers, spinners, and many others were all an essential part of life in
15 olden days. These were the people who manufactured the goods and articles that society wanted and needed.

The manufacturing industry was very closely associated with agricultural life. Many of the
spinners, weavers and others did not work in the cities or towns, but in their own cottages in the rural
villages. During sowing, ploughing and harvest time all activity was concentrated on the fields, but
in the long winter months, with little or nothing to be done on the land, industrial work took the place
20 of agricultural work. Spinning wheels spun wool into yarn, and weaving looms wove yarn into cloth.

In many parts of the country, agricultural labourers in summer became industrial workers in
winter.

(Source Unknown)

40. Man has always been involved in agriculture 41. According to the passage, which of the
in order to following has man used throughout his life
to improve his agricultural production?
(A) earn a living
(B) conquer nature (A) Tools
(C) become wealthy (B) Books
(D) obtain his food (C) Nature
(D) Machines

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42. The word “adorn” as used in line 7 is 45. The writer makes it clear that many
CLOSEST in meaning to villagers were

(A) protect (A) disenchanted with life in the city

(B) improve (B) underemployed during the winter
(C) lengthen (C) threatened by the growth of industry
(D) decorate (D) involved in both manufacturing and
farming

43. According to the passage, tinkers, tailors,

candlestick makers and weavers were all 46. The writer suggests that the overall result
important in the olden days because they of manufacturing has been to

(A) set the trends in fashion (A) raise living standards

(B) provided employment for the (B) increase food production
society (C) mechanize the production of goods
(C) were considered the providers in (D) increase the spread of information
the society
(D) established themselves as people in
authority 47. From the passage it is evident that

(A) man has turned increasingly to

44. In medieval times, spinning and weaving industry
were considered (B) many labourers did not like
agricultural work
(A) cottage industries (C) manufacturing industries did not
(B) heavy industries exist in primitive times
(C) weekend jobs (D) there were many large factories for
(D) pastimes manufacturing goods

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Items 48–54

Instructions: Read the following advertisement carefully and then answer items 53–60 on
the basis of what is stated or implied.

Caribbean Jewel Beach Resort

Nestled among the grandeur of unspoiled Caribbean mountainside, the Caribbean Jewel
Beach Resort is an idyllic, serene island retreat with spacious, luxuriously appointed rooms, each
with its own dramatic view of the Bay and the Caribbean Sea. An unmatched private atmosphere
coupled with Saint Lucia’s finest views of picturesque Rodney Bay, Pigeon Island and neighbouring
5 Martinique make this intimate setting one of the island’s most sought-after destinations.

The resort is in close proximity to the many leisure amenities Saint Lucia has to offer. Shops,
restaurants, an international marina and the island’s best beach are all at the foot of the property.

48. The word “nestled” (line 1) suggests that 50. What does the Caribbean Jewel Beach
Resort highlight as its BEST feature?
(A) the resort compliments its
environment (A) Private ambiance
(B) the resort buildings are as majestic (B) Beautiful scenery
as the mountain (C) National popularity
(C) the foliage and mountain surround (D) Convenient location
the buildings of the resort
(D) the guests can consider themselves
as safe as birds in a nest 51. Who is the MOST likely intended audience
for this extract?

49. The use of the word “unmatched” (line 3) (A) Couples

in the extract is an appeal to the human (B) Families
desire to be (C) Adventurers
(D) Yachtsmen
(A) ahead of the rest
(B) envied by others
(C) better than others
(D) among an elite group

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52. Which of the following words in the extract 53. The expression “Caribbean Jewel” is an
BEST indicate that the resort’s clientele are example of
usually NOT nationals of Saint Lucia?
(A) metaphor
I. “international marina” (B) symbolism
II. “unspoiled Caribbean mountain- (C) metonymy
side” (D) synecdoche
III. “idyllic, serene island retreat”

(A) I only 54. Visitors to the Caribbean Jewel Beach

(B) II only Resort are MOST likely to describe their
(C) I and III only experience as
(D) II and III only
(A) calm
(B) relaxing
(C) romantic
(D) stimulating

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