Question 78
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Read the excerpt below and answer the three tasks that follow.
"Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, have become increasingly viable in the past decade. They reduce dependence on fossil fuels, lower greenhouse‑gas emissions, and create new jobs in emerging industries. However, the intermittent nature of these sources requires investment in storage technologies and grid upgrades. Governments must therefore develop comprehensive policies that balance environmental benefits with economic realities."
1. State the thesis statement of the passage.
2. List the two main supporting arguments.
3. Suggest two specific improvements that would strengthen the exposition.
Provide your answers in three separate sentences.
Answer Options
A.
The thesis is: The intermittent nature of renewable energy makes it unsuitable for modern grids. The two main supporting arguments are: (1) renewable energy reduces jobs; (2) it increases greenhouse‑gas emissions. To strengthen the exposition, one could add a historical overview of coal usage and a list of fossil‑fuel subsidies.
Correct Answer
B.
The thesis is: Governments must therefore develop comprehensive policies that balance environmental benefits with economic realities. The two main supporting arguments are: (1) renewable energy reduces fossil‑fuel dependence, cuts emissions, and creates jobs; (2) its intermittent nature demands investment in storage and grid upgrades. To strengthen the exposition, one could add a concrete case study of successful storage integration and include statistical data on job creation.
C.
The thesis is: Renewable energy sources will completely replace fossil fuels within the next decade. The two main supporting arguments are: (1) solar and wind are abundant; (2) governments have already funded all necessary storage. To strengthen the exposition, one could add a personal anecdote about a solar panel installation and a poetic description of wind turbines.
D.
The thesis is: Governments should prioritize economic growth over environmental concerns. The two main supporting arguments are: (1) renewable energy creates high costs; (2) storage technologies are unnecessary. To strengthen the exposition, one could add a comparison with nuclear power and a chart of oil prices.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
The thesis is: Governments must therefore develop comprehensive policies that balance environmental benefits with economic realities. The two main supporting arguments are: (1) renewable energy reduces fossil‑fuel dependence, cuts emissions, and creates jobs; (2) its intermittent nature demands investment in storage and grid upgrades. To strengthen the exposition, one could add a concrete case study of successful storage integration and include statistical data on job creation.
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This is
Neco Model Questions Vol1
2024
English Language
Question 78.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2024
Neco Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Hard
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