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VR3-8 Correct answer: False
The statement is incorrect because there is a possibility that the holiday may cost the traveller more than anticipated if the exchange rate for the Russian rouble rises and therefore the traveller needs to exchange more pounds to pay for the holiday.
Verbal Reasoning – VR4 Rule of War
VR4-1 Correct answer: C
The first paragraph states that they protect civilians caught up in the zone of war.
VR4-2 Correct answer: A
First line states that Humans have fought each other since the dawn of civilisation and 3rd
line states aggression may be a part of human nature so it is fair to assume that this will always continue to be the case.
VR4-3 Correct answer: B
The bombing and intimidation (paragraph 2) goes against the Geneva Conventions’ purpose to protect civilians caught up in the zone of war potentially making it an international crime.
VR4-4 Correct answer: A
It is logical that far distant operators may not be as accurate in their control of the armed drone aircraft and cause injury to civilians.
VR4-5 Correct answer: D
The last sentence states The use of drones has raised ethical questions for their operators. Therefore, if questions have been raised for their operators then there must have been some consequences that spurred those questions.
Verbal Reasoning –
VR5 Greener Jet Engines
VR5-1 Answer: Can’t Tell.
There is no information in the passage that suggests the EU will consider exemption for airlines from the Emissions Trading Scheme.
VR5-2 Answer: False.
This is supported by the first paragraph statement: ‘There are two areas of potential fuel saving in aircraft design – the engines and the airframe. The ratio of lightweight materials and recycled components in wing and body production is growing’.
VR5-3 Answer: True.
This is inferred by the majority of the information in the third paragraph, particularly in the final sentence which states that the geared turbofan creates ‘a 15% improvement in fuel efficiency and a smaller, lighter housing.’
VR5-4 Answer: False.
This is inferred by the first paragraph statement ‘An estimated 3% of Europe’s
entire greenhouse gas emissions are currently generated by airlines, and with it potentially doubling by 2020...’ suggesting it could rise to 6% of emissions.
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