Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. ⇱
Question 1. There was moderate fluctuation in the availability of seasonal produce.
Question 2. There was an upward trend in the demand for labor force.
Question 3. The rural population grew slowly from 1950 to 1990 and reached its peak in 1992.
Question 4. There was a 5% drop in the student enrollment of the university.
Question 5. The industrial production plummeted spectacularly from 1990 to 2000.
Question 6. The number of unemployed people doubled between 2005 and 2009.
Question 7. Rapid ups and downs in the number of students could be observed in June.
Question 8. There was a 30% rise in the rate of unemployment.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. ⇱
Question 9. Asia is home to 50 per cent of the world's urban population. At the same time, Europe is home to 14 per cent of the world's urban population.
Question 10. The share price fluctuated. The trend was slightly upward.
Question 11. The price plunged from 300 to 20 in 1995. It plateaued over the next 3 years.
Question 12. The rapid urbanization led to many serious problems. One of those is the growth of slums.
Question 13. The expenditure of the office remained stable. The profit rose by 25%.
Question 14. Increasing urbanization has led to problems. Cities are centers of civilization and culture.
Question 15. In 1960, the rate of urbanization in Indonesia was about 17%. In 1969, it was about 20%.