Question 11. a. Early in my internship, I needed to send an important email to a client regarding project details. b. I quickly typed up a m...

Question 24. Which of the following is TRUE according to paragraph 1?

A.  The grant funds rural water schemes rather than e-waste research.

B.  ISOC Zimbabwe focuses exclusively on government training programs.

C.  The chapter avoids research in favor of rapid activism.

D.  Research evidence is used to inform policy and practice.

Question 25. The word benign in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.

A.  innocuous                B. noxious                        C. salubrious                        D. beneficial

Question 26. The word they in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

A.  informal recyclers extracting metals with rudimentary methods

B.  national policymakers drafting electronics rules

C.  importers of refurbished phones and chargers

D.  data-center operators in Virginia and California

Question 27. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2 as an aim of the study?

A.  establishing a commercial export hub for second-hand electronics to maximise profits from cross-border resale markets

B.  raising public awareness of health and environmental harms associated with unsafe, informal e-waste processing methods

C.  improving practical e-waste management routines and promoting safer recovery techniques within affected communities nationwide

D.  appealing to policymakers to develop clear legislation regulating import, reuse, recycling, and disposal of electronic devices

Question 28. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

A.  Zimbabwe can break the pattern of exporting risks to marginalized groups solely through integrated policy, research, and community action.

B.  Comprehensive coordination among policymakers, researchers, and practitioners is necessary to prevent hazards from disproportionately affecting the poor.

C.  Zimbabwe stops shifting hazardous burdens onto the vulnerable only when policy, evidence, and local practice are fully coordinated.

D.  Aligning governance, evidence, and local engagement offers the only viable path to ending the displacement of e-waste dangers onto vulnerable populations.

Question 36. What does “microbiome ownership” primarily entail in this passage?

A.  legal title transferring complete control to universities and national biobanks forever

B.  open-sourcing all data globally despite provenance and cultural obligations concerns

C.  shared stewardship of samples, access rules, and fair, trackable benefit distribution

D.  short-term material transfers enabling rapid trials, with later negotiations as needed

Question 37. The phrase such projects in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

A.  chronic disease programs                        B. community consent policies

C.  industrial hygiene protocols                        D. Indigenous microbiome projects

Question 38. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A.  If publication authorship lists include community members, ownership questions are automatically resolved for future uses.

B.  Once anonymized, microbiome data cease to carry cultural meaning and need no governance at all.

C.  Clinical efficacy alone is sufficient to justify sample reuse across unrelated projects without renewed consultation.

D.  Without co-governance, successful applications may reproduce extraction, leaving communities with little control, unclear benefits, and possible downstream harms.

Read the following letter and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

From: Sarah Mitchell

To: Volunteers Coordination Team

Subject: Request for Assistance - Community Garden Project

Dear Volunteer Coordinators,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request your assistance with our upcoming Community Garden Project, scheduled to launch next month in the Greenfield neighborhood.

I. Project overview

Our initiative aims to transform an abandoned plot of land into a thriving community garden where local residents can grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers. However, we are currently facing a significant (1) ______ of challenges that require immediate attention and support.

II. Specific assistance needed

First and foremost, we need volunteers to (2) ______ clearing the site of debris and preparing the soil for planting. This physical work is essential (3) ______ we can proceed with the garden layout and installation of raised beds.

Additionally, we require (4) ______ gardening tools such as spades, rakes, wheelbarrows, and watering cans. If your organization has any surplus equipment or knows of potential donors, we would be immensely grateful.

III. Expertise required

We are also seeking individuals with horticultural expertise who can provide guidance (5) ______ sustainable gardening practices, composting techniques, and pest management. Their knowledge would prove invaluable to ensuring the project’s long-term success.

Your support would make a tremendous difference to our community. I would be delighted to discuss this further and (6) ______ any questions you might have about the project scope, timeline, or volunteer requirements.

Thank you for considering our request. I eagerly await your response.

Warm regards,

Sarah Mitchell

Community Garden Project Coordinator

(Adapted from volunteer coordination correspondence)

Question 1. A. host                        B. batch                C. array                D. suite

Question 17. A. strengthen                B. strengthening        C. strength                D. strong