ERF Quiz 5-KK

Dakar Rally hits the road

The 46th edition of the Dakar Rally will be held in Saudi Arabia from January 5-19, 2024. Over 800 competitors from around the world will participate in the 14-day race across the desert dunes. The rally will start in Al-Ula and finish in Yanbu' on the Red Sea, featuring a prologue and 14 stages, including a two-day excursion into the Rub' al-Khali (Empty Quarter) desert. The five competitive groups include motorcycles, quads, cars, utility terrain vehicles, and trucks. Aramco, a headline sponsor, reflects the company's commitment to innovation and engineering excellence, with an Aramco employee competing in his Volvo truck. The rally has stringent safety rules and regulations, with organizers working to mitigate risks. The event will showcase Saudi Arabia's talented pool of competitive drivers to the world.

Look at the picture and title, and and skim to get the main idea of the paragraph:

a) The Dakar Rally is a prestigious annual off-road race.

b) The 46th edition of the Dakar Rally will be held in Saudi Arabia.

c) The Dakar Rally features various competitive groups, including motorcycles, quads, cars, utility terrain vehicles, and trucks.

d) Aramco, a headline sponsor, reflects the company's commitment to innovation and engineering excellence.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Dakar Rally hits the road

The 46th edition of the Dakar Rally will be held in Saudi Arabia from January 5-19, 2024. Over 800 competitors from around the world will participate in the 14-day race across the desert dunes. The rally will start in Al-Ula and finish in Yanbu' on the Red Sea, featuring a prologue and 14 stages, including a two-day excursion into the Rub' al-Khali (Empty Quarter) desert. The five competitive groups include motorcycles, quads, cars, utility terrain vehicles, and trucks. Aramco, a headline sponsor, reflects the company's commitment to innovation and engineering excellence, with an Aramco employee competing in his Volvo truck. The rally has stringent safety rules and regulations, with organizers working to mitigate risks. The event will showcase Saudi Arabia's talented pool of competitive drivers to the world.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the writer in this paragraph?

a) To inform readers about the upcoming Dakar Rally.

b) To promote the Dakar Rally and attract more participants.

c) To highlight the safety measures and regulations of the Dakar Rally.

d) To showcase Saudi Arabia's talented pool of competitive drivers.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Dakar Rally hits the road

The 46th edition of the Dakar Rally will be held in Saudi Arabia from January 5-19, 2024. Over 800 competitors from around the world will participate in the 14-day race across the desert dunes. The rally will start in Al-Ula and finish in Yanbu' on the Red Sea, featuring a prologue and 14 stages, including a two-day excursion into the Rub' al-Khali (Empty Quarter) desert. The five competitive groups include motorcycles, quads, cars, utility terrain vehicles, and trucks. Aramco, a headline sponsor, reflects the company's commitment to innovation and engineering excellence, with an Aramco employee competing in his Volvo truck. The rally has stringent safety rules and regulations, with organizers working to mitigate risks. The event will showcase Saudi Arabia's talented pool of competitive drivers to the world.

Based on the information in the paragraph, which of the following is a fact?

a) The Dakar Rally will start in Al-Ula and finish in Yanbu' on the Red Sea.

b) The Dakar Rally is the most prestigious off-road race in the world.

c) The Dakar Rally is a thrilling and dangerous event.

d) The Dakar Rally is a great way to showcase Saudi Arabia's talent.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Dakar Rally hits the road

The 46th edition of the Dakar Rally will be held in Saudi Arabia from January 5-19, 2024. Over 800 competitors from around the world will participate in the 14-day race across the desert dunes. The rally will start in Al-Ula and finish in Yanbu' on the Red Sea, featuring a prologue and 14 stages, including a two-day excursion into the Rub' al-Khali (Empty Quarter) desert. The five competitive groups include motorcycles, quads, cars, utility terrain vehicles, and trucks. Aramco, a headline sponsor, reflects the company's commitment to innovation and engineering excellence, with an Aramco employee competing in his Volvo truck. The rally has stringent safety rules and regulations, with organizers working to mitigate risks. The event will showcase Saudi Arabia's talented pool of competitive drivers to the world.

What are the start and end locations of the 2024 Dakar Rally?

a- The rally will start in Al-Olayya and finish in Yanbu' on the Red Sea.

b- The rally will start in Al-Ula and finish in Durratul3arus on the Red Sea.

c- The rally will start in Al-Ula and finish in Yanbu' on the Red Sea.

d- The rally will start in Al-Ula and finish in Yanbu' on the Mediterranean Sea.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Dakar Rally hits the road

The 46th edition of the Dakar Rally will be held in Saudi Arabia from January 5-19, 2024. Over 800 competitors from around the world will participate in the 14-day race across the desert dunes. The rally will start in Al-Ula and finish in Yanbu' on the Red Sea, featuring a prologue and 14 stages, including a two-day excursion into the Rub' al-Khali (Empty Quarter) desert. The five competitive groups include motorcycles, quads, cars, utility terrain vehicles, and trucks. Aramco, a headline sponsor, reflects the company's commitment to innovation and engineering excellence, with an Aramco employee competing in his Volvo truck. The rally has stringent safety rules and regulations, with organizers working to mitigate risks. The event will showcase Saudi Arabia's talented pool of competitive drivers to the world.

How many competitive groups will participate in the 2024 Dakar Rally?

a-The rally will feature four competitive groups: motorcycles, quads, cars, and trucks.

b-The rally will feature five competitive groups: motorcycles, quads, cars, utility terrain vehicles, and camels.

c-The rally will feature five competitive groups: motorcycles, quads, cars, utility terrain vehicles, and trucks.

d-The rally will feature five competitive groups: motorcycles, donkeys (ihmeer), cars, utility terrain vehicles, and trucks.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Dakar Rally hits the road

The 46th edition of the Dakar Rally will be held in Saudi Arabia from January 5-19, 2024. Over 800 competitors from around the world will participate in the 14-day race across the desert dunes. The rally will start in Al-Ula and finish in Yanbu' on the Red Sea, featuring a prologue and 14 stages, including a two-day excursion into the Rub' al-Khali (Empty Quarter) desert. The five competitive groups include motorcycles, quads, cars, utility terrain vehicles, and trucks. Aramco, a headline sponsor, reflects the company's commitment to innovation and engineering excellence, with an Aramco employee competing in his Volvo truck. The rally has stringent safety rules and regulations, with organizers working to mitigate risks. The event will showcase Saudi Arabia's talented pool of competitive drivers to the world.

Which of the following can be inferred from the paragraph?

a) The Dakar Rally is a new event that has never been held before.

b) The Dakar Rally is a popular event that attracts a large number of competitors.

c) The Dakar Rally is a dangerous event that has a high risk of accidents.

d) The Dakar Rally is a well-organized event with strict safety rules and regulations.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Dakar Rally hits the road

The 46th edition of the Dakar Rally will be held in Saudi Arabia from January 5-19, 2024. Over 800 competitors from around the world will participate in the 14-day race across the desert dunes. The rally will start in Al-Ula and finish in Yanbu' on the Red Sea, featuring a prologue and 14 stages, including a two-day excursion into the Rub' al-Khali (Empty Quarter) desert. The five competitive groups include motorcycles, quads, cars, utility terrain vehicles, and trucks. Aramco, a headline sponsor, reflects the company's commitment to innovation and engineering excellence, with an Aramco employee competing in his Volvo truck. The rally has stringent safety rules and regulations, with organizers working to mitigate risks. The event will showcase Saudi Arabia's talented pool of competitive drivers to the world.

What is the meaning of the word "mitigate" in the context of the paragraph?

a) To increase

b) To reduce

c) To ignore

d) To emphasize

• A

• B

• C

• D

Dakar Rally hits the road

The 46th edition of the Dakar Rally will be held in Saudi Arabia from January 5-19, 2024. Over 800 competitors from around the world will participate in the 14-day race across the desert dunes. The rally will start in Al-Ula and finish in Yanbu' on the Red Sea, featuring a prologue and 14 stages, including a two-day excursion into the Rub' al-Khali (Empty Quarter) desert. The five competitive groups include motorcycles, quads, cars, utility terrain vehicles, and trucks. Aramco, a headline sponsor, reflects the company's commitment to innovation and engineering excellence, with an Aramco employee competing in his Volvo truck. The rally has stringent safety rules and regulations, with organizers working to mitigate risks. The event will showcase Saudi Arabia's talented pool of competitive drivers to the world.

What is the function of the signal phrase "with an Aramco employee competing in his Volvo truck"?

a) To provide an example

b) To introduce a new topic

c) To summarize the main points

d) To make a comparison

• A

• B

• C

• D

Dakar Rally hits the road

The 46th edition of the Dakar Rally will be held in Saudi Arabia from January 5-19, 2024. Over 800 competitors from around the world will participate in the 14-day race across the desert dunes. The rally will start in Al-Ula and finish in Yanbu' on the Red Sea, featuring a prologue and 14 stages, including a two-day excursion into the Rub' al-Khali (Empty Quarter) desert. The five competitive groups include motorcycles, quads, cars, utility terrain vehicles, and trucks. Aramco, a headline sponsor, reflects the company's commitment to innovation and engineering excellence, with an Aramco employee competing in his Volvo truck. The rally has stringent safety rules and regulations, with organizers working to mitigate risks. The event will showcase Saudi Arabia's talented pool of competitive drivers to the world.

What is the organizational pattern of the paragraph?

a) Chronological

b) Cause and effect

c) Problem-solution

d) Comparison and contrast

• A

• B

• C

• D

The EU Energy Dependence

The European Union (EU) is heavily dependent on energy imports, with over 60% of its energy demand met through imports in 2022. This import dependence is particularly high for certain energy sources:

Oil: 97.7% of the EU's oil consumption is imported

Natural Gas: 97.6% of the EU's natural gas consumption is imported

Solid Fossil Fuels: 45.8% of the EU's solid fossil fuel consumption is imported

To address this high energy import dependence, the EU has set binding targets to reduce its final energy consumption to 763 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe) and primary energy consumption to 992.5 Mtoe by 2030. In 2022, the EU's final energy consumption was 940 Mtoe, a 2.8% decrease from 2021, while primary energy consumption was 1258 Mtoe, a 4.2% decrease. These reductions were largely driven by high energy prices and the EU's efforts to reduce reliance on Russian fossil fuels following the invasion of Ukraine. The EU has been working to diversify its energy sources and reduce its overall energy consumption through efficiency measures and the development of renewable energy sources.

1-Skim the text looking at the chart and title, and tell us what the main idea of the paragraph is:

a) The EU is a sinking ship.

b) The EU is heavily dependent on energy imports.

c) The EU is expositing its energy sources.

d) The EU is very expensive.

• A

• B

• C

• D