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41. Passage: Although not the longest river in America, the Rio Grande is one of the most important. But, unlike other significant rivers, it is not used for shipping.

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Explanation Passage Although not the longest river in America, the Rio Grande is one of the most important. But, unlike other significant rivers, it is not used for shipping. In fact, oceangoing ships cannot navigate the waters. No, what makes the Rio Grande so important is its location. Since 1846, it has been the official border of Texas and Mexico. Longest is a/an _____? Adjective Rio Grande is at the border of ______? Texas and Mexico In which country is Rio Grande? America

42. Reading and Comprehension: One day a bird was sitting on a tree near a stream. It was looking down at the water below. Suddenly it saw that an ant was sinking in the water. It was trying to get out but the water was flowing very fast.

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Explanation Reading and Comprehension : One day a bird was sitting on a tree near a stream. It was looking down at the water below. Suddenly it saw that an ant was sinking in the water. It was trying to get out but the water was flowing very fast. The bird quickly dropped a leaf in the water near the ant. The ant climbed on the leaf and looked up as if it was thanking the bird for saving its life. A few days later, the bird was on another tree and was eating its food. It looked happy as if it was enjoying itself. It did not see that a hunter was going to shoot it. But the ant saved him. As the hunter was about to shoot, it bit him . The hunter missed his shot. The bird flew away as it was flying away, it saw that the little ant was running back into its hole in the ground. 1. The story is full of _______? A. suspense B. action C. lesson D. fear 2. The story is mainly about ______? A. wild animals B. wild creatures C. a hunter D. the environment 3. The underlined sentences of the story keep the readers in ______? A. hope B. horror C. suspense D. thrill 4. Both the paragraphs of the story are mainly about _____? A. saving life of other creatures B. a hunter, a bird and an ant C. amusing children who enjoy reading stories D. cruelty on the part of man and innocence of two wild creatures 5. The story teaches us a moral that ______? A. Saving someone’s life is better than taking someone’s life. B. Wild creatures have as good a right to live as we humans have C. Man does not take care of small creatures such as birds D. A good deed breeds another good deed

43. For all his ________, he is a _______.

اس کے تمام ________ کے لئے، وہ ایک ______ ہے۔

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Answer: wealth, miser

Explanation For all his wealth, he is a miser اپنی ساری دولت کے لیے وہ کنجوس ہے۔

44. By nature we are humans are liable to make mistake. We are volunerable to evils and temptation and prone to ignore genral rules, ethical codes.Of people of all age groups, the youth comprising majority of population are most inclined to make mistakes. they are attempt to commit morally bad deeds. They disobey their parents, and do not feel ashmed of their misbehavior Most of the nouns mentioned in the passage are ____( some nouns are repeated )

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Answer: Abstract nouns

Explanation An abstract noun is used to refer to concepts, ideas, experiences, traits, feelings or entities that cannot be seen, heard, tasted, smelt or touched. ******* RY 14-01-2023

45. Spring is the time of the year when the weather is considered absolutely perfect because the air is still cool, yet, it is pleasantly cool, a

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Explanation Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions from 01 to 06 set below it. Spring is the time of the year when the weather is considered absolutely perfect because the air is still cool, yet, it is pleasantly cool, a coolness that allows one to enjoy the weather, without getting cramped due to the cold or exhausted due to the heat. The spring season is also associated with rebirth. This is the time of the year when winter comes to an end and activity begins in plant, animal, and human life. One can see new leaves on plants and colorful buds on trees that slowly change to green. Animals that sleep or slow down their activities in winter, start becoming more active, searching for food, and preparing for active summer life. 1. The spring season is also associated with rebirth. The underlined word “rebirth” means _____________ A. a period of new life, growth, or activity B. a spiritual change C. life after death D. the process of producing babies, young animals or plants: Explanation rebirth means: a new or second birth 2. The paragraph is mainly about ___________________ A. winter B. spring C. summer D. autum ND20-2-2023

46. Passage: Speech is a great blessing but it can it can also be a great curse; for while it helps us to make our intentions and desires known to our fellows, it can also, if we use it carelessly

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Answer: His vocabulary

Explanation Speech is a great blessing but it can it can also be a great curse; for while it helps us to make our intentions and desires known to our fellows, it can also, if we use it carelessly, make our attitude completely misunderstood. A slip of the tongue, the use of an unusual word, of an an ambiguous word, and so on, may create an enemy where we had hoped to win a friend. Again different classes of people use different vocabularies and the ordinary speech of an educated man may strike an uneducated listener as pompous. Unwillingly we may use a word that hears a different meaning to our listener from what it does to men of our own class. Thus speech is not a gift to use lightly without thought, but one which demand careful handling. Only a fool will express himself alike to all kinds and conditions of men. Q. The best way to win a friend is to avoid: Ans: Ambiguity in speech Q: While talking to an uneducated, we should use: Ans: His vocabulary Q: If one used the same style of the language with everyone, one would sound: Ans: Foolish Q. A 'Slip of Tongue' means something said: Ans: Unintentionally Q. Speech can be curse, because it can: Ans: Create misunderstanding

47. By nature we are humans are liable to make mistake. We are volunerable to evils and temptation and prone to ignore genral rules, ethical codes.Of people of all age groups, the youth comprising majority of population are most inclined to make mistakes. they are attempt to commit morally bad deeds. They disobey their parents, and do not feel ashmed of their misbehavior The first 2 sentences of the Paragraph are mainly about

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Answer: Human nature and weaknesses

Explanation human nature and weaknesses انسانی فطرت اور کمزوریاں ******* RY 14-01-2023

48. Passage for Reading & Comprehension: Facebook has become increasingly popular in recent years. There is discussion in the secondary education sector about how Facebook can be used in learning and teaching. The use of social networking sites in schools is of interest because they can have both positive and negative impacts.

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Explanation Passage for Reading & Comprehension : Facebook has become increasingly popular in recent years. There is discussion in the secondary education sector about how Facebook can be used in learning and teaching. The use of social networking sites in schools is of interest because they can have both positive and negative impacts. Facebook has significantly facilitated learning and teaching worldwide. One of the key benefits of using Facebook in teaching and learning is its capacity to build online communities. Facebook can connect students with peers and teachers, helping them build community: a vital component of student success. For example, in Australia and Singapore, first-year undergraduate students participated in virtual discussions, which helped them connect with their peers and reduced feelings of loneliness and isolation. Research shows that socializing and connecting to others is a crucial component of a satisfying tertiary experience. Thus, Facebook can provide a valuable mode of social interaction for students. Contrarily, the issue with Facebook concerns safety and privacy. Although Facebook users can control access to their own profiles and data, the process is not easy, and a large proportion of students are unclear about how to do it effectively. The students are then vulnerable to online predators who may have access to contact details, personal information, and photographs. The photographs and videos are a particular concern because of their potential to cause embarrassment and distress. Moreover, students are increasingly concerned about the marketing tools deployed on Facebook and feel a loss of control over their personal data. Moreover, students are increasingly concerned about the marketing tools deployed on Facebook and feel a loss of control over their personal data. Therefore, at the secondary level of teaching and learning, students should be supported to learn how to protect their profiles and data, and to use social networking sites safely. 1. Facebook has become increasingly popular in? Current days 2. Facebook can be used in? Teaching and learning 3. Social networking sites like Facebook effect on students? Both positive and negative effects 4. One of the key benefits of using Facebook in learning and teaching is its capacity to? Build an online community 5. Facebook helps students by enabling them with? Peers and teachers 6. Facebook can provide students with a valuable mode of? Social interaction 7. Research shows that socializing and connecting to others is important for? A satisfying tertiary experience 8. One major negative issue of Facebook is related to? Safety and privacy 9. Students face problems on Facebook because they do not know? Use privacy settings effectively 10. At the secondary level, teaching and learning, students should be supported to protect? Profiles and data Last verified on 10-02-2026

49. Passage: There is a proverb: "Cleanliness is next to godliness." If we keep our bodies clean, we can guard against germs, bacteria, and viruses.

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Explanation Passage There is a proverb: "Cleanliness is next to godliness." If we keep our bodies clean, we can guard against germs, bacteria, and viruses. The spray of insecticides can destroy insects like flies, mosquitoes, and bugs etc. The parks and other public places have become dirty because we neglect cleanliness. The black granules of smoke cause another threat to the cleanliness of our homes. Cleanliness is the first step to reach Heaven. If we become sincerely serious and want to get rid of many diseases, we will have to keep clean not only our body, our surroundings but also our inner thoughts. It is a fact that the change takes place in our inner self, but the tragedy is that we have many skins covering the depths of our inner self. We know so many things, but do not know ourselves. 1. According to the text, how can we save ourselves from diseases? By keeping ourselves clean 2. What is the job of the insecticide? Eliminate insects 3. Black granules are _____? Specks of smoke 4. According to the next, cleanliness is _____? Mandatory for health 5. Tragedy means a/an ____? Misfortune 6. What is the theme of the text? Cleanliness is useful for both body and soul

50. Passage for Reading and Comprehension: Some regions of the world are dry. Due to water shortage, there is no rainfall or no irrigation system. Therefore, cultivation does not take place. As grass grows in abundance, these areas serve as pasture lands for cattle.

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Explanation Passage for Reading and Comprehension : Some regions of the world are dry. Due to water shortage, there is no rainfall or no irrigation system. Therefore, cultivation does not take place. As grass grows in abundance, these areas serve as pasture lands for cattle. From cattle, milk, butter, ghee, and meat are obtained, the main food for most people. The profession of cattle roaring is mostly adopted in hot and temperate climate regions. Farms are made in different regions where cattle are bred in large quantities. These farms are near the cities or the industrial centres, so the market is available to sell milk, meats, butter etc. In areas with water-storage facilities but with extreme climates. Cattle rearing is not done permanently, and people bring their cattle to those areas during butter seasons. They migrate immediately when there is a climate change. 1. The similar meaning of the word 'dry' is? Barren means بنجر Dry means خشک 2. The similar meaning of the word 'shortage' is? Dearth means قلت Shortage means قلت 3. The similar meaning of the word 'extreme' is? Severe means شدید Extreme means انتہائی 4. The opposite meaning of the word 'cultivate' is? Destroy means تباہ کریں Cultivate means کاشت کریں 5. The opposite meaning of the word 'rearing' is? Abandoning means ترک کرنا Rearing means پالنا - پرورش کرنا 6. According to this reading passage, some regions of the world are ______? Dry 7. There is no rainfall in these regions, and due to the shortage of water, there is no system of ______? Irrigation 8. Grass grows abundance, so these areas serve as pasture lands for _____? Cattle 9. The majority of people eat food like milk, butter, ghee and meat, which is obtained from _____? Cattle 10. The profession of cattle rearing is mostly adopted in climate regions like hot and _____? Temperate

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