Question 47
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2019
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
The school library recorded the following monthly visitor numbers for the past year: Jan 1200, Feb 1150, Mar 1100, Apr 1050, May 950, Jun 900, Jul 850, Aug 800, Sep 750, Oct 700, Nov 650, Dec 600. Write a concise report for the principal that (a) states the overall percentage decline in visits from January to December, (b) gives the average monthly percentage decline, (c) proposes an appropriate report structure with headings, and (d) recommends two specific actions to reverse the trend, justifying each recommendation.
Answer Options
A.
Overall decline: 60 %. Average monthly decline: approximately 3.75 %. Report headings: Executive Summary; Data Collection; Trend Analysis; Implications; Recommendations; Appendices. Recommendations: (1) Replace all books with e‑readers to modernize; (2) Offer free coffee to visitors to boost attendance.
Correct Answer
B.
Overall decline: 50 %. Average monthly decline: approximately 4.55 %. Report headings: Introduction; Method of Data Collection; Findings (Trend Analysis); Discussion (Possible Causes); Recommendations; Conclusion. Recommendations: (1) Extend opening hours to give students more access; (2) Launch a digital lending platform to attract tech‑savvy users.
C.
Overall decline: 55 %. Average monthly decline: approximately 4.00 %. Report headings: Overview; Methodology; Results; Discussion; Action Plan; Summary. Recommendations: (1) Increase book fines to discourage misuse; (2) Install vending machines to generate revenue.
D.
Overall decline: 45 %. Average monthly decline: approximately 5.00 %. Report headings: Introduction; Data Summary; Findings; Recommendations; Conclusion. Recommendations: (1) Reduce library staff hours to cut costs; (2) Close the library on weekends to save resources.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Overall decline: 50 %. Average monthly decline: approximately 4.55 %. Report headings: Introduction; Method of Data Collection; Findings (Trend Analysis); Discussion (Possible Causes); Recommendations; Conclusion. Recommendations: (1) Extend opening hours to give students more access; (2) Launch a digital lending platform to attract tech‑savvy users.
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This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2019
English Language
Question 47.
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objective
questions from the
2019
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
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Difficulty level:
Hard
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