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Passage: The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has sparked debates about its impact on employment. While some argue that AI will lead to mass job displacement, others believe it will create new categories of jobs and enhance human productivity. The consensus among economists is that routine, repetitive tasks are most susceptible to automation. Question: According to the passage, what type of tasks are most likely to be automated?
Passage: Marie Curie was a physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win a Nobel Prize twice, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different scientific fields. Question: Which of the following is NOT true about Marie Curie according to the passage?
Passage: Photosynthesis is a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy that, through cellular respiration, can later be released to fuel the organism's activities. This chemical energy is stored in carbohydrate molecules, such as sugars and starches. Question: What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis as described in the passage?
Passage: Despite the harsh conditions of the desert, many animals have adapted to survive. The camel, for instance, stores fat in its hump, which can be broken down into water and energy when resources are scarce. Additionally, its thick coat reflects sunlight and insulates against the desert heat. Question: How does the camel's hump help it survive in the desert?
Passage: The industrial revolution marked a major turning point in history; almost every aspect of daily life was influenced in some way. In particular, average income and population began to exhibit unprecedented sustained growth. Question: What was a significant outcome of the industrial revolution according to the text?
Passage: Sleep is a naturally recurring state of mind and body, characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, and reduced muscle activity. It is distinguished from wakefulness by a decreased ability to react to stimuli. Question: Which of the following characterizes sleep?
Passage: The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications that were built across the historical northern borders of ancient Chinese states and Imperial China as protection against various nomadic groups from the Eurasian Steppe. Question: What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?
Passage: In economics, inflation is a general increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy. When the general price level rises, each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services; consequently, inflation corresponds to a reduction in the purchasing power of money. Question: What is a consequence of inflation?
Passage: Mitochondria are membrane-bound cell organelles that generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions. Chemical energy produced by the mitochondria is stored in a small molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Question: Where is the chemical energy produced by mitochondria stored?
Passage: The Renaissance was a fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political and economic 'rebirth' following the Middle Ages. Generally described as taking place from the 14th century to the 17th century, the Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature and art. Question: Which of the following was promoted during the Renaissance?