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  • In the second passage, what is noted as a major difficulty in understanding the game of cricket?
    The high cost of equipment
    The lack of professional teams
    Its complicated rules
    The length of the matches
  • Why has cricket been labelled as "the most difficult game in the world"?
    It requires unpredictable weather
    It has a long tradition
    It involves extensive travelling
    It is hard to predict and understand
  • How did Bessie Smith’s performances influence other musicians of her time?
    She shifted the focus to instrumental solos
    Many musicians imitated her vocal style
    She introduced new dance styles
    She encouraged musicians to write political songs
  • What impact did Bessie Smith have on the popularity of blues music?
    She helped bring blues music to a wider audience
    She changed the traditional instruments used in blues
    She restricted blues to African American communities
    She created a new genre of music
  • What word in the second text implies that cricket offers players a continuous chance to improve their skills?
    Remarkable
    Leading
    Endless
    Decrease
  • What benefit does Madeleine mention about having a mobile phone?
    It was useful for her travel job
    It helped her manage her finances
    It helped her track down students easily
    It allowed her to contact the police during an emergency
  • The development of libraries in Europe accelerated due to which major invention?
    The creation of schools
    The construction of larger buildings
    The invention of the printing press
    The discovery of papyrus
  • According to the text, what role did libraries play in ancient civilizations?
    A source of entertainment
    A method for storing religious documents
    A central part of business and legal records
    A means of educating children
  • Why does Mike feel pressured to own a mobile phone?
    His work requires constant communication
    He wants to fit in with his social group
    He needs it for his children
    His wife insisted he buy one
  • What is implied about the use of mobile phones in Tim's profession as a window cleaner?
    He enjoys using it to place bets occasionally
    He uses it to connect with clients regularly
    He finds it essential for safety purposes
    He finds it useless for work but good for personal communication
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