Olympiad – Class VIII – English - Reading Comprehension

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Question - 1

Read all the following passage carefully and answer their related question by choosing correct option
Government is taking seriously the issue of road safety and is committed to reducing the number of people killed in accidents. Forums are being conducted regularly to bring law-makers, law enforcement officers and road users together to discuss ways to tackle the rise in road accidents. Everyone agrees that more needs to be done on road safety in its determination to curb the rate of road accidents in the country. The Government, with the cooperation of relevant agencies, is making serious efforts to instil proper road culture in children, young adults and the public in general
There are approximately 14 million cars on the road with the figure on the rise and the traffic police have been taking a tough stance on traffic offenders. Statistics reveal that traffic-light-related offences are on the rise, especially in the urban areas. The traffic police, however, have taken a tough stance against traffic light defaulters by slapping hefty fines and 'awarding' demerit points to the offenders. Typical reasons cited for jumping traffic lights include rushing to an urgent appointment or even worse to be completely oblivious of the changing of the lights
The Government attempts to reduce road accidents in the country through all of the following methods except that

  • A Govt. is bringing all concerned together for discussion
  • B it is taking steps to ensure that the public has road culture
  • C it is committed to reducing the no. of fatal accidents
  • D it is taking stock of the people killed in road accidents

Question - 2

Read all the following passage carefully and answer their related question by choosing correct option
Government is taking seriously the issue of road safety and is committed to reducing the number of people killed in accidents. Forums are being conducted regularly to bring law-makers, law enforcement officers and road users together to discuss ways to tackle the rise in road accidents. Everyone agrees that more needs to be done on road safety in its determination to curb the rate of road accidents in the country. The Government, with the cooperation of relevant agencies, is making serious efforts to instil proper road culture in children, young adults and the public in general
There are approximately 14 million cars on the road with the figure on the rise and the traffic police have been taking a tough stance on traffic offenders. Statistics reveal that traffic-light-related offences are on the rise, especially in the urban areas. The traffic police, however, have taken a tough stance against traffic light defaulters by slapping hefty fines and 'awarding' demerit points to the offenders. Typical reasons cited for jumping traffic lights include rushing to an urgent appointment or even worse to be completely oblivious of the changing of the lights
Why do motorists jump traffic lights?

  • A Because it's in their hands to make urgent appointments
  • B Because they want to give up appointments that need Immediate presence
  • C Because they do not pay attention to when they should stop at signals
  • D Because they do not use roads that have traffic lights

Question - 3

Read all the following passage carefully and answer their related question by choosing correct option
Government is taking seriously the issue of road safety and is committed to reducing the number of people killed in accidents. Forums are being conducted regularly to bring law-makers, law enforcement officers and road users together to discuss ways to tackle the rise in road accidents. Everyone agrees that more needs to be done on road safety in its determination to curb the rate of road accidents in the country. The Government, with the cooperation of relevant agencies, is making serious efforts to instil proper road culture in children, young adults and the public in general
There are approximately 14 million cars on the road with the figure on the rise and the traffic police have been taking a tough stance on traffic offenders. Statistics reveal that traffic-light-related offences are on the rise, especially in the urban areas. The traffic police, however, have taken a tough stance against traffic light defaulters by slapping hefty fines and 'awarding' demerit points to the offenders. Typical reasons cited for jumping traffic lights include rushing to an urgent appointment or even worse to be completely oblivious of the changing of the lights
What action do the traffic police take against traffic light off enders?

  • A They have slapped the traffic offenders whenever they are caught
  • B They have put the traffic offenders behind bars
  • C They have awarded demerit points to those who have road culture.
  • D They fine traffic offenders heavily

Question - 4

Read all the following passage carefully and answer their related question by choosing correct option
Government is taking seriously the issue of road safety and is committed to reducing the number of people killed in accidents. Forums are being conducted regularly to bring law-makers, law enforcement officers and road users together to discuss ways to tackle the rise in road accidents. Everyone agrees that more needs to be done on road safety in its determination to curb the rate of road accidents in the country. The Government, with the cooperation of relevant agencies, is making serious efforts to instil proper road culture in children, young adults and the public in general
There are approximately 14 million cars on the road with the figure on the rise and the traffic police have been taking a tough stance on traffic offenders. Statistics reveal that traffic-light-related offences are on the rise, especially in the urban areas. The traffic police, however, have taken a tough stance against traffic light defaulters by slapping hefty fines and 'awarding' demerit points to the offenders. Typical reasons cited for jumping traffic lights include rushing to an urgent appointment or even worse to be completely oblivious of the changing of the lights
Which word is an antonym to the word offenders as used m the passage ?

  • A Defenders
  • B Law-breakers
  • C Law-abiders
  • D Law keepers

Question - 5

Read all the following passage carefully and answer their related question by choosing correct option
Government is taking seriously the issue of road safety and is committed to reducing the number of people killed in accidents. Forums are being conducted regularly to bring law-makers, law enforcement officers and road users together to discuss ways to tackle the rise in road accidents. Everyone agrees that more needs to be done on road safety in its determination to curb the rate of road accidents in the country. The Government, with the cooperation of relevant agencies, is making serious efforts to instil proper road culture in children, young adults and the public in general
There are approximately 14 million cars on the road with the figure on the rise and the traffic police have been taking a tough stance on traffic offenders. Statistics reveal that traffic-light-related offences are on the rise, especially in the urban areas. The traffic police, however, have taken a tough stance against traffic light defaulters by slapping hefty fines and 'awarding' demerit points to the offenders. Typical reasons cited for jumping traffic lights include rushing to an urgent appointment or even worse to be completely oblivious of the changing of the lights
Who ar.e the people who can do something towards decreasmg the number of fatal accidents?

  • A Only I
  • B Only II
  • C II and III
  • D I, II and III

Question - 6

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No one' s ablIliIty to remember names is perfect Yet this Important skill gives you the advantage in business and perso.nal relations. Memory lapses often boil down to a question of concentration. Firstly, keep focused. When you find you.rself wrestling with a forgotten name ten seconds after an Introduction, it's because you were inattentive. This happens primarily because we often are preoccupied with ourselves. Remember, when you're meeting someone new, clear your thoughts of outside concerns. If your mind wanders during an introduction, ask that the name be repeated. To reinforce your memory, dramatise faces. If you try to memorise names by rote, you'll probably forget the information quickly. But if you dramatise names and faces with memorable images, you'll most likely recall them with ease. The best way to retain new names is by 'associationexaggerating' or by forging connections between unlike things. You could also make associations. Once you've memorised a particular feature, transform the person's name into an unforgettable image through rudimentary and even amusing connections. Easy associations work best. The final key is to remember a person's name in review. During your conversation, say the name as often as it seems appropriate. Training yourself to remember names may take a lot of practice. But once you've mastered the art, you can be sure people will remember you
Why is it most important to remember names ?

  • A You can do well in business.
  • B You can develop important skills to perfection
  • C You can have an edge over others in certain areas
  • D You can increase your attention span

Question - 7

Read all the following passage carefully and answer their related question by choosing correct option
No one' s ablIliIty to remember names is perfect Yet this Important skill gives you the advantage in business and perso.nal relations. Memory lapses often boil down to a question of concentration. Firstly, keep focused. When you find you.rself wrestling with a forgotten name ten seconds after an Introduction, it's because you were inattentive. This happens primarily because we often are preoccupied with ourselves. Remember, when you're meeting someone new, clear your thoughts of outside concerns. If your mind wanders during an introduction, ask that the name be repeated. To reinforce your memory, dramatise faces. If you try to memorise names by rote, you'll probably forget the information quickly. But if you dramatise names and faces with memorable images, you'll most likely recall them with ease. The best way to retain new names is by 'associationexaggerating' or by forging connections between unlike things. You could also make associations. Once you've memorised a particular feature, transform the person's name into an unforgettable image through rudimentary and even amusing connections. Easy associations work best. The final key is to remember a person's name in review. During your conversation, say the name as often as it seems appropriate. Training yourself to remember names may take a lot of practice. But once you've mastered the art, you can be sure people will remember you
What is the main cause of memory lapses ?

  • A No person is perfect.
  • B The person is inattentive
  • C Only a few people have the ability to ask questions
  • D The person has high levels of concentration

Question - 8

Read all the following passage carefully and answer their related question by choosing correct option
No one' s ablIliIty to remember names is perfect Yet this Important skill gives you the advantage in business and perso.nal relations. Memory lapses often boil down to a question of concentration. Firstly, keep focused. When you find you.rself wrestling with a forgotten name ten seconds after an Introduction, it's because you were inattentive. This happens primarily because we often are preoccupied with ourselves. Remember, when you're meeting someone new, clear your thoughts of outside concerns. If your mind wanders during an introduction, ask that the name be repeated. To reinforce your memory, dramatise faces. If you try to memorise names by rote, you'll probably forget the information quickly. But if you dramatise names and faces with memorable images, you'll most likely recall them with ease. The best way to retain new names is by 'associationexaggerating' or by forging connections between unlike things. You could also make associations. Once you've memorised a particular feature, transform the person's name into an unforgettable image through rudimentary and even amusing connections. Easy associations work best. The final key is to remember a person's name in review. During your conversation, say the name as often as it seems appropriate. Training yourself to remember names may take a lot of practice. But once you've mastered the art, you can be sure people will remember you
In the sentence 'To reinforce your memory, dramatise faces'. What does the word 'reinforce' mean?

  • A strengthen
  • B recall
  • C remember
  • D clarify

Question - 9

Read all the following passage carefully and answer their related question by choosing correct option
No one' s ablIliIty to remember names is perfect Yet this Important skill gives you the advantage in business and perso.nal relations. Memory lapses often boil down to a question of concentration. Firstly, keep focused. When you find you.rself wrestling with a forgotten name ten seconds after an Introduction, it's because you were inattentive. This happens primarily because we often are preoccupied with ourselves. Remember, when you're meeting someone new, clear your thoughts of outside concerns. If your mind wanders during an introduction, ask that the name be repeated. To reinforce your memory, dramatise faces. If you try to memorise names by rote, you'll probably forget the information quickly. But if you dramatise names and faces with memorable images, you'll most likely recall them with ease. The best way to retain new names is by 'associationexaggerating' or by forging connections between unlike things. You could also make associations. Once you've memorised a particular feature, transform the person's name into an unforgettable image through rudimentary and even amusing connections. Easy associations work best. The final key is to remember a person's name in review. During your conversation, say the name as often as it seems appropriate. Training yourself to remember names may take a lot of practice. But once you've mastered the art, you can be sure people will remember you
When something 'boils down' to something, it means that

  • A it ensures that something does happen
  • B it causes something to first happen
  • C it leads to something
  • D it leads to situations that are very explosive

Question - 10

Read all the following passage carefully and answer their related question by choosing correct option
No one' s ablIliIty to remember names is perfect Yet this Important skill gives you the advantage in business and perso.nal relations. Memory lapses often boil down to a question of concentration. Firstly, keep focused. When you find you.rself wrestling with a forgotten name ten seconds after an Introduction, it's because you were inattentive. This happens primarily because we often are preoccupied with ourselves. Remember, when you're meeting someone new, clear your thoughts of outside concerns. If your mind wanders during an introduction, ask that the name be repeated. To reinforce your memory, dramatise faces. If you try to memorise names by rote, you'll probably forget the information quickly. But if you dramatise names and faces with memorable images, you'll most likely recall them with ease. The best way to retain new names is by 'associationexaggerating' or by forging connections between unlike things. You could also make associations. Once you've memorised a particular feature, transform the person's name into an unforgettable image through rudimentary and even amusing connections. Easy associations work best. The final key is to remember a person's name in review. During your conversation, say the name as often as it seems appropriate. Training yourself to remember names may take a lot of practice. But once you've mastered the art, you can be sure people will remember you
The advantages of having the ability to remember names are all of the following except that

  • A you will do better in business.
  • B you will do better in personal relations
  • C people will remember you
  • D you will be a good orator