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questions 1-5 choose the
correct answer (A, B, C or D).
Then explain the meaning of
the words in bold.
1 What confuses Van Weyden about
Wolf?
A his view on life
B his lack of intelligence
C his ruthlessness
D his materialism
2 What is true of Wolf and Van
Weyden?
A They have nothing in common.
B They both value life equally.
C They are well-educated.
D
They do not enjoy each other's
company.
3 What does Wolf say about life?
A It's valuable.
B It's uncertain.
C It's difficult.
D It's cheap.
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4 Why does Wolf mention fish eggs?
A to refute Van Weyden's argument
B to change the subject
C to prove a point
D to assert his authority
5 Which of the following words best
describes how the narrator feels
in the passage?
A excited
B bored
C unimpressed
D confused

Answer 1

Ответ:

Answer: A. his view on life

Explanation: Van Weyden is confused by Wolf's perspective or philosophy on life, which differs from his own. The phrase "confuses Van Weyden" indicates that Van Weyden finds Wolf's view on life perplexing or hard to understand.

Answer: D. They do not enjoy each other's company.

Explanation: The sentence suggests that Wolf and Van Weyden do not find each other's company enjoyable or pleasant. The phrase "What is true of Wolf and Van Weyden?" introduces a statement about their relationship, and the correct answer indicates their lack of enjoyment in each other's presence.

Answer: B. It's uncertain.

Explanation: Wolf's statement about life implies that he considers life to be uncertain or unpredictable. The phrase "What does Wolf say about life?" introduces a question about Wolf's perspective, and the correct answer reflects his belief in the uncertainty of life.

Answer: C. to prove a point

Explanation: When Wolf mentions fish eggs, he does so to prove a point or make a statement. The phrase "Why does Wolf mention fish eggs?" asks for the purpose or intention behind his mention, and the correct answer indicates that he uses it as evidence to support or demonstrate his argument.

Answer: D. confused

Explanation: The word "confuses" in the first question suggests that the narrator, Van Weyden, feels confused by Wolf's views on life. Therefore, the best choice to describe the narrator's feeling in the passage is "confused." The other options (excited, bored, unimpressed) do not align with the context provided.