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Once, an ant that had come to drink at a stream fell into the water and was carried away by the swift current. It was in great danger of drowning. A dove, perched on a nearby tree saw the ant’s danger and dropped a leaf into the water. The ant climbed on to this, and was carried to safety.
Sometimes after this a hunter, creeping through the bushes, saw the dove asleep, and took careful aim with his gun. He was about to fire when the ant, who was nearby, crawled forward and bit him sharply in the ankle. The hunter missed his aim, and the loud noise of the gun awakened the dove from her sleep. She saw her danger and flew swiftly away to safety. Thus, the ant repaid the dove for having saved its life in the foaming current of the stream.

The dove was in danger because:

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Once, an ant that had come to drink at a stream fell into the water and was carried away by the swift current. It was in great danger of drowning. A dove, perched on a nearby tree saw the ant’s danger and dropped a leaf into the water. The ant climbed onto this and was carried to safety.
Sometimes after this, a hunter, creeping through the bushes, saw the dove asleep and took careful aim with his gun. He was about to fire when the ant, who was nearby, crawled forward and bit him sharply in the ankle. The hunter missed his aim, and the loud noise of the gun awakened the dove from her sleep. She saw her danger and flew swiftly away to safety. Thus, the ant repaid the dove for having saved its life in the foaming current of the stream.

The word ‘aim’ in this passage means: 

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Once, an ant that had come to drink at a stream fell into the water and was carried away by the swift current. It was in great danger of drowning. A dove, perched on a nearby tree saw the ant’s danger and dropped a leaf into the water. The ant climbed onto this and was carried to safety.
Sometimes after this, a hunter, creeping through the bushes, saw the dove asleep and took careful aim with his gun. He was about to fire when the ant, who was nearby, crawled forward and bit him sharply in the ankle. The hunter missed his aim, and the loud noise of the gun awakened the dove from her sleep. She saw her danger and flew swiftly away to safety. Thus, the ant repaid the dove for having saved its life in the foaming current of the stream.

The ant repaid the dove by:

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Throughout recorded history, India was celebrated for her fine textiles, her muslins and brocades of silver and gold. As a matter of fact, there is evidence that her textile industry goes back at least five thousand years, for Indian muslins were found wrapped around mummies in Egyptian pyramids dating back to 3000 B.C. The ancient Indian iron and steel industry was equally famous. The well-known Damascus steel for swords and armour used in the Crusades came from India. Thus, in countless industries and crafts, the Indian craftsmen, worker, builder and artist created and prospered, and their products found favour both at home and abroad. And then political disintegration and foreign conquest closed the long golden chapter of India’s advancement and creative achievement.

That India had a flourishing textile industry in the past, is proved by the fact, that:

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Throughout recorded history, India was celebrated for her fine textiles, her muslins and brocades of silver and gold. As a matter of fact, there is evidence that her textile industry goes back at least five thousand years, for Indian muslins were found wrapped around mummies in Egyptian pyramids dating back to 3000 B.C. The ancient Indian iron and steel industry was equally famous. The well-known Damascus steel for swords and armour used in the Crusades came from India. Thus, in countless industries and crafts, the Indian craftsmen, worker, builder and artist created and prospered, and their products found favour both at home and abroad. And then political disintegration and foreign conquest closed the long golden chapter of India’s advancement and creative achievement.

According to the writer, the ancient Indian iron and steel industry was famous, because:

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Throughout recorded history, India was celebrated for her fine textiles, her muslins and brocades of silver and gold. As a matter of fact, there is evidence that her textile industry goes back at least five thousand years, for Indian muslins were found wrapped around mummies in Egyptian pyramids dating back to 3000 B.C. The ancient Indian iron and steel industry was equally famous. The well-known Damascus steel for swords and armour used in the Crusades came from India. Thus, in countless industries and crafts, the Indian craftsmen, worker, builder and artist created and prospered, and their products found favour both at home and abroad. And then political disintegration and foreign conquest closed the long golden chapter of India’s advancement and creative achievement.

Which one of the following statements is not true?

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Throughout recorded history, India was celebrated for her fine textiles, her muslins and brocades of silver and gold. As a matter of fact, there is evidence that her textile industry goes back at least five thousand years, for Indian muslins were found wrapped around mummies in Egyptian pyramids dating back to 3000 B.C. The ancient Indian iron and steel industry was equally famous. The well-known Damascus steel for swords and armour used in the Crusades came from India. Thus, in countless industries and crafts, the Indian craftsmen, worker, builder and artist created and prospered, and their products found favour both at home and abroad. And then political disintegration and foreign conquest closed the long golden chapter of India’s advancement and creative achievement.

Which of the following is the opposite in meaning to the word ‘advancement’ occurring in the passage?

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Throughout recorded history, India was celebrated for her fine textiles, her muslins and brocades of silver and gold. As a matter of fact, there is evidence that her textile industry goes back at least five thousand years, for Indian muslins were found wrapped around mummies in Egyptian pyramids dating back to 3000 B.C. The ancient Indian iron and steel industry was equally famous. The well-known Damascus steel for swords and armour used in the Crusades came from India. Thus, in countless industries and crafts, the Indian craftsmen, worker, builder and artist created and prospered, and their products found favour both at home and abroad. And then political disintegration and foreign conquest closed the long golden chapter of India’s advancement and creative achievement.

Which one of the following would be the most suitable title for the passage?

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A man may usually be known by the books he reads, as well as by the company he keeps; for there is a companionship of books as well as of men; and one should always live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men. A good book may be among the best of friends. It is the same today that it always was, and it will never change. It is the most patient and cheerful companions. It does not turn its back upon us in times of adversity or distress. It always receives us with the same kindness; amusing and interesting us in youth, comforting and consoling us in age.

According to the writer, a man may usually be known by the books he reads, because: