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19. In paragraph 1, why does the writer use the phrase a kilogram of carrots cost me $10 000 last summer?

• A.    The carrots caused water to spill everywhere.

• B.    The carrots were very expensive during summer.

• C.    The severe drought had ruined the carrots harvest.

• D.    The dirt from the carrots blocked the drain, which led to other serious problems.

20. In paragraph 2, why does the writer keep a pail of water beside the vegetable plot when harvesting the carrots?

• A.    To easily water the vegetables.

• B.    To cool off herself in the hot summer.

• C.    To rinse and clean the dirt off the carrots immediately.

• D.    To clean herself thoroughly after a day’s toil in the garden.

21. Why did the writer wash the carrots in the kitchen sink?

• A.    She wanted to save time.

• B.    She did not like to use rainwater.

• C.    She did not want to get covered in mud.

• D.    She felt at ease cleaning the carrots in the house.

22. In paragraph 3, why did the writer spend $100 on different kinds of drain cleaners?

• A.    The drain in her house were always dirty and smelled mouldy.

• B.    Drain cleaners were versatile household items that she needed.

• C.    She was a germophobe who always wanted her kitchen to be sparkling clean.

• D.    She had to try a few different kinds of drain cleaners when the first one did not work.

23. In paragraph 5, what happened to one wall of the kitchen?

• A.    The plumber tripped over the tools and crashed into the wall.

• B.    The plumber demolished the wall to find the source of the drain problem.

• C.    The electrician accidentally dropped the refrigerator and make a hole in the wall.

• D.    The electrician cut out a big hole in the wall to look for the electrical fault that caused the fire.

24. In the last paragraph, the writer ended up

• A.    remodelling the house.

• B.    Redoing the whole kitchen.

• C.    Painting over the dirty marks on the kitchen walls.

• D.    Clearing the clogged drains with enzymatic-based cleaners.

25. How did the writer feel about the incident?

• A.    She was relieved that her kitchen was still intact.

• B.    It was fortunate that she was not injured in a nasty trip.

• C.    It was vital to learn extraordinary uses for ordinary things at home.

• D.    It acted as a reminder to her to be cautious about doing her daily chores.

26. How would you describe the writer’s predicaments?

• A.    Habit is second nature.

• B.    It never rains but it pours.

• C.    That’s the way the cookie crumbles.

• D.    Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.