Question 40. Which of the following best summarises the passage? A. Federal affordability standards already en...

Question 27. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

A.  Adequate supervision enables broader connectivity while mitigating the risks that skeptics commonly identify.

B.  Controlled implementation of access can balance openness with safeguards, addressing concerns about potential misuse.

C.  With rigorous oversight, wider access is feasible without triggering the specific dangers opponents anticipate.

D.  Well-designed oversight mechanisms allow expanded access while preventing the adverse outcomes that critics emphasize.

Question 34. What is RealPage chiefly alleged to have done?

A.  Improved tenant credit scores
B.  Facilitated algorithmic price-fixing        

C.  Subsidised affordable housing                        D. Eliminated data collection

Question 35. According to paragraph 2, when units remain vacant, the revenue model ______.

A.  discourages lowering rents by recommending fewer leases at higher prices

B.  mandates deep discounts after thirty days of continuous, documented vacancy

C.  shifts marketing budgets toward amenities to boost long-term tenant retention

D.  allows managers to undercut rivals without documenting any internal rationale

Question 36. What structural hurdle impedes enforcement, as outlined in paragraph 3?

A.  Algorithms cannot be subpoenaed because they are proprietary trade secrets

B.  State courts refuse to hear cases involving national rental platforms

C.  Tenants lack standing to file suits against large property managers

D.  Proof standards demand evidence inaccessible without prior discovery authority

Question 37. The phrase this scarcity in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

A.  demand surge
B.  limited availability                                

C.  unit quality                                                D. tenant churn

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

A.  If landlords adopted linear models, courts would automatically deem all algorithmic coordination lawful, eliminating antitrust concerns entirely.

B.  Federal agencies already maintain real-time rent dashboards, making additional transparency and data standards largely redundant for affordability goals.

C.  Effective pro-tenant pricing tools would likely require public funding, standardized data, and landlord reporting so market responses actually feed back into pricing.

D.  Eliminating conferences and committees would immediately remove any possibility of collusion, even if shared data still trains pricing algorithms.

Question 39. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

Pilots would require federal support, municipal capacity-building, and landlord reporting on demand elasticity so that tenant responses actually recalibrate prices.

A.  Pilots can run locally without federal help or landlord reporting because prices will reset automatically regardless of tenant reactions.

B.  For pilots to work, they need national backing, stronger city capacity, and landlord data on demand sensitivity so tenant behavior feeds back into pricing.

C.  Success hinges only on federal rent caps; city capacity and market data are unnecessary for effective price regulation mechanisms.

D.  Pilots should rely on tenant self-reports about supply elasticity, not landlords, and can skip federal involvement entirely for efficiency.

Question 2. A. sufficient                B. adequate                C. ample                D. considerable

Question 3. A. a considerable        B. a tangible                C. a marginal                D. a nominal

Read the following announcement 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.

Dear Sarah,

I was sorry to hear that you’ve been (1) ______ the weather lately. I know how frustrating it must be to miss so much work because of recurring migraines. Since you asked for suggestions, I’d like to share what helped me when I was struggling with similar issues last year.

A. Lifestyle Adjustments

Try to get (2) ______ sleep each night – doctors recommend between seven and nine hours for adults. Irregular sleep patterns can trigger headaches. 

B. Dietary Changes

Keep a food diary to identify potential triggers. Many people find that cutting out caffeine or processed foods makes (3) ______ difference. You might want to consult a nutritionist who specialises in migraine management.

C. Stress Management

Consider taking up yoga or meditation, (4) ______ both have been clinically proven to reduce migraine frequency. My colleague swears by some (5) ______ that she learned from a therapist.

I’d be happy to put you in touch (6) ______ my doctor if you’d like a second opinion. Don’t hesitate to call if you need anything – even just someone to talk to.

Take care of yourself.

With love,

Emma

(Adapted from patient support communications, Migraine Trust UK)

Question 1. A. under                B. below                C. beneath                D. down