Which title is the best choice for this passage?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The title 'Recording an Interview' is the most suitable choice for this passage. The passage emphasizes the benefits of using recording devices during interviews, highlighting how it helps capture important details efficiently and without distractions. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because the passage focuses on the process of recording interviews, not on writing notes, conducting interviews in general, or discussing problems associated with interviews.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Expository writing is used to explain or inform, as seen in the factual account of the Bermuda Triangle. The passage provides information to explain the phenomenon of the Bermuda Triangle, presenting facts and details without attempting to persuade or tell a story (narrative) or focusing on technical details. While the Bermuda Triangle has inspired many stories and theories, the passage aims to inform rather than persuade or delve into technical aspects.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The author's likely attitude towards a person unable to find employment would be incredulous. The passage emphasizes the abundance of job opportunities in the United States and suggests that finding employment should not be difficult for those willing to work. The author believes that with the numerous avenues of success and available vocations, anyone who is willing to engage in a respectable occupation should be able to find lucrative employment. Therefore, the author would find it hard to believe or be skeptical towards someone who claims they cannot find a job. Choice A, 'Descriptive,' is incorrect as the author's attitude is more judgmental than just describing a situation. Choice B, 'Conciliatory,' is incorrect as the author does not show any intention to reconcile or make peace with the situation of unemployment. Choice C, 'Ingenuous,' is incorrect as this term means innocent or naive, which does not align with the author's likely attitude of disbelief towards unemployment.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The passage reads like a self-help manual as it offers advice and guidance on managing money and achieving financial independence. It provides practical tips on making and keeping money, emphasizing the importance of living within one's means. The content is focused on providing instruction rather than personal experiences (autobiography), formal letters (epistle), or fictional storytelling (novel).

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The statement about the dual-note method best supports the conclusion that taking notes and recording audio is a good practice. It highlights the advantage of having two resources - notes and audio recordings - which provide comprehensive coverage of the interview. Choice A simply mentions the use of a recording device but does not emphasize the benefits of combining it with note-taking. Choices B and C focus on the limitations or potential issues with using recording devices, which do not promote the practice as positively as Choice D.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. Government websites usually contain reliable and detailed statistics supporting the effectiveness of seatbelts. Choice B, a blog from a car company, may have biased information to promote their products. Choice C, an encyclopedia entry, may not necessarily have the most up-to-date or detailed information on the topic. Choice D, a social media post from a race car driver, lacks the credibility and detailed information that a government website can provide.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The passage provides a timeline of events related to King George IV, Princess Charlotte Augusta, and Princess Alexandrina Victoria. King George IV secretly married Maria Fitzherbert in 1783 and later married Caroline of Brunswick in 1795. Princess Charlotte Augusta, the daughter of King George IV and Caroline, died in 1817. Princess Alexandrina Victoria, who later became Queen Victoria, was born in 1819. Therefore, the correct chronological order of events is: King George IV married Maria Fitzherbert, King George IV married Caroline of Brunswick, Princess Charlotte Augusta died, and Princess Alexandrina Victoria was born (Choice C). Choices A, B, and D do not follow the correct chronological order as depicted in the passage.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. Mara's data sample is biased because it only includes teachers who are immersed in the technology field, specifically those teaching a computer software course. This limits the perspectives gathered, leading to skewed results. Choice B is incorrect because the issue lies in the sample composition, not its size. Choice C is incorrect as a large sample size does not necessarily indicate bias. Choice D is incorrect as the sample's bias compromises the study's validity.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The best applicant for the roommate advertisement is Cosette. The ad specifies that the current occupants are quiet, the house is clean/smoke-free, and no pets are allowed. Cosette is allergic to cigarette smoke, indicating she is a non-smoker and prefers a smoke-free environment. She also needs a quiet place to study, aligning with the quiet environment mentioned in the ad. Additionally, the ad prefers long-term applicants, and Cosette's need for a quiet place to study implies she will likely remain for an extended period. Frances owning a Yorkshire terrier goes against the ad's 'no pets' policy. Adelaide seeking a three-month rental does not align with the preference for long-term applicants. Felix not owning a car is not relevant to the criteria set by the ad.