Ordinary level 2026 northwest regional mock English language

Ordinary level 2026 northwest regional mock English language

Ordinary level 2026 northwest regional mock English language

10 MCQs — Context-Based Questions

 

1. According to the passage, practical skills primarily help individuals to————-
2. memorise facts
3. solve real problems
4. avoid challenges
5. depend on others

 

 

2. The passage states that skills make individuals more——————
3. rigid
4. irrelevant
5. independent
6. uncertain

 

 

3. The example of photography in the passage illustrates that————-
4. skills are only useful for entertainment
5. skills allow people to turn ideas into practical results
6. only artistic skills matter
7. photography requires no practice

 

 

4. One benefit of learning a skill is that it increases————–
5. fear
6. dependency
7. confidence
8. confusion

 

 

 

5. The passage suggests that mastering a skill requires————
6. giving up easily
7. continuous practice
8. avoiding mistakes
9. no effort

 

 

 

6. According to the passage, skills can become a pathway to———–
7. laziness
8. financial stability
9. more problems
10. social isolation

 

 

 

7. Skilled communities are described as being more————
8. dependent and slow
9. self-reliant and productive
10. confused
11. isolated

 

 

 

8. The passage implies that technical skills are important because—————-
9. the world is becoming more digital
10. technology is disappearing
11. people no longer need skills
12. only artists require them

 

 

 

9. Learning a skill encourages———–
10. lifelong learning
11. fear of new ideas
12. avoidance of responsibility
13. dependence on teachers

 

 

 

10. The main purpose of the passage is to show that learning a skill———-
11. is only useful for young people
12. is unnecessary in modern society
13. has personal, economic, and social benefits
14. should replace education

 

 

SECTION B: READING COMPREHENSION .

 

 

How Prices of Goods and Services Affect the Standard of Living

 

The prices of goods and services have a direct and powerful influence on the standard of living of individuals and communities. When essential items such as food, clothing, fuel, and shelter are affordable, people are able to meet their daily needs comfortably. Affordable prices give households the ability to plan meals, buy quality products, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, when the prices of these necessities rise sharply, people begin to struggle. Inflation,