Questions 19-20
Choose two letters A-D.
Write your answers in boxes 19-20 on your answer sheet.
Which TWO of the following statements are made in the text about the Amsterdam bike-sharing scheme of 1999?
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At first, a government department resisted it.
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It collapsed after one partner in the scheme stopped backing it.
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It became possible because people's attitudes had shifted.
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It drew attention from various bicycle designers.
(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "At first, a government department resisted it.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Molenaar called the card pivotal to the system; continuing would have required another payment system, but the business partner had lost interest. He recalled testing the bike racks while Schimmelpennink was already announcing that he had designed improved versions, although the team still had to use the racks already chosen.". That evidence does not give Choice A as one of the two required statements.
(B) is correct. Choice B matches the question because "It collapsed after one partner in the scheme stopped backing it." is directly supported by the passage evidence: "Molenaar called the card pivotal to the system; continuing would have required another payment system, but the business partner had lost interest.". That sentence gives one of the required ideas for "Which TWO of the following statements are made in the text about the Amsterdam bike-sharing scheme of 1999?".
(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "It became possible because people's attitudes had shifted.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Molenaar called the card pivotal to the system; continuing would have required another payment system, but the business partner had lost interest. He recalled testing the bike racks while Schimmelpennink was already announcing that he had designed improved versions, although the team still had to use the racks already chosen.". That evidence does not give Choice C as one of the two required statements.
(D) is correct. Choice D matches the question because "It drew attention from various bicycle designers." is directly supported by the passage evidence: "He recalled testing the bike racks while Schimmelpennink was already announcing that he had designed improved versions, although the team still had to use the racks already chosen.". That sentence gives one of the required ideas for "Which TWO of the following statements are made in the text about the Amsterdam bike-sharing scheme of 1999?".
Associated Text:
Molenaar called the card pivotal to the system; continuing would have required another payment system, but the business partner had lost interest.
(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "At first, a government department resisted it.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Molenaar called the card pivotal to the system; continuing would have required another payment system, but the business partner had lost interest. He recalled testing the bike racks while Schimmelpennink was already announcing that he had designed improved versions, although the team still had to use the racks already chosen.". That evidence does not give Choice A as one of the two required statements.
(B) is correct. Choice B matches the question because "It collapsed after one partner in the scheme stopped backing it." is directly supported by the passage evidence: "Molenaar called the card pivotal to the system; continuing would have required another payment system, but the business partner had lost interest.". That sentence gives one of the required ideas for "Which TWO of the following statements are made in the text about the Amsterdam bike-sharing scheme of 1999?".
(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "It became possible because people's attitudes had shifted.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Molenaar called the card pivotal to the system; continuing would have required another payment system, but the business partner had lost interest. He recalled testing the bike racks while Schimmelpennink was already announcing that he had designed improved versions, although the team still had to use the racks already chosen.". That evidence does not give Choice C as one of the two required statements.
(D) is correct. Choice D matches the question because "It drew attention from various bicycle designers." is directly supported by the passage evidence: "He recalled testing the bike racks while Schimmelpennink was already announcing that he had designed improved versions, although the team still had to use the racks already chosen.". That sentence gives one of the required ideas for "Which TWO of the following statements are made in the text about the Amsterdam bike-sharing scheme of 1999?".
Associated Text:
He recalled testing the bike racks while Schimmelpennink was already announcing that he had designed improved versions, although the team still had to use the racks already chosen.
Questions 21-22
Choose two letters A-E.
Write your answers in boxes 21-22 on your answer sheet.
Which TWO of the following statements are made in the text about Amsterdam today?
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Most residents would prefer to keep all cars out of the city.
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It is unlikely that the city will introduce another bike-sharing scheme.
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Bicycles account for more city journeys than any other transport mode.
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A bike-sharing scheme would help residents who rely on public transport.
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The city is known as a place that is friendly to cyclists.
(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "Most residents would prefer to keep all cars out of the city.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Schimmelpennink disagrees that this removes the need for sharing: people using the underground do not carry bicycles with them, but often need extra transport to reach their final destination. He said it was wonderful that this had happened, but financially he did not benefit from it because he never filed for a patent.". That evidence does not give Choice A as one of the two required statements.
(B) is incorrect. Choice B says "It is unlikely that the city will introduce another bike-sharing scheme.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Schimmelpennink disagrees that this removes the need for sharing: people using the underground do not carry bicycles with them, but often need extra transport to reach their final destination. He said it was wonderful that this had happened, but financially he did not benefit from it because he never filed for a patent.". That evidence does not give Choice B as one of the two required statements.
(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "Bicycles account for more city journeys than any other transport mode.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Schimmelpennink disagrees that this removes the need for sharing: people using the underground do not carry bicycles with them, but often need extra transport to reach their final destination. He said it was wonderful that this had happened, but financially he did not benefit from it because he never filed for a patent.". That evidence does not give Choice C as one of the two required statements.
(D) is correct. Choice D matches the question because "A bike-sharing scheme would help residents who rely on public transport." is directly supported by the passage evidence: "Schimmelpennink disagrees that this removes the need for sharing: people using the underground do not carry bicycles with them, but often need extra transport to reach their final destination.". That sentence gives one of the required ideas for "Which TWO of the following statements are made in the text about Amsterdam today?".
(E) is correct. Choice E matches the question because "The city is known as a place that is friendly to cyclists." is directly supported by the passage evidence: "He said it was wonderful that this had happened, but financially he did not benefit from it because he never filed for a patent.". That sentence gives one of the required ideas for "Which TWO of the following statements are made in the text about Amsterdam today?".
Associated Text:
Schimmelpennink disagrees that this removes the need for sharing: people using the underground do not carry bicycles with them, but often need extra transport to reach their final destination.
(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "Most residents would prefer to keep all cars out of the city.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Schimmelpennink disagrees that this removes the need for sharing: people using the underground do not carry bicycles with them, but often need extra transport to reach their final destination. He said it was wonderful that this had happened, but financially he did not benefit from it because he never filed for a patent.". That evidence does not give Choice A as one of the two required statements.
(B) is incorrect. Choice B says "It is unlikely that the city will introduce another bike-sharing scheme.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Schimmelpennink disagrees that this removes the need for sharing: people using the underground do not carry bicycles with them, but often need extra transport to reach their final destination. He said it was wonderful that this had happened, but financially he did not benefit from it because he never filed for a patent.". That evidence does not give Choice B as one of the two required statements.
(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "Bicycles account for more city journeys than any other transport mode.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Schimmelpennink disagrees that this removes the need for sharing: people using the underground do not carry bicycles with them, but often need extra transport to reach their final destination. He said it was wonderful that this had happened, but financially he did not benefit from it because he never filed for a patent.". That evidence does not give Choice C as one of the two required statements.
(D) is correct. Choice D matches the question because "A bike-sharing scheme would help residents who rely on public transport." is directly supported by the passage evidence: "Schimmelpennink disagrees that this removes the need for sharing: people using the underground do not carry bicycles with them, but often need extra transport to reach their final destination.". That sentence gives one of the required ideas for "Which TWO of the following statements are made in the text about Amsterdam today?".
(E) is correct. Choice E matches the question because "The city is known as a place that is friendly to cyclists." is directly supported by the passage evidence: "He said it was wonderful that this had happened, but financially he did not benefit from it because he never filed for a patent.". That sentence gives one of the required ideas for "Which TWO of the following statements are made in the text about Amsterdam today?".
Associated Text:
He said it was wonderful that this had happened, but financially he did not benefit from it because he never filed for a patent.
Questions 23-26
Complete the summary below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in 23-26 on your answer sheet.
Use "activists" because the passage describes Provo as a Dutch group of activists.
Associated Text:
It was created by Provo, a Dutch group of activists who hoped to transform society.
Use "consumerism" because Provo saw the scheme as a response to air pollution and consumerism.
Associated Text:
They saw the Witte Fietsenplan, or White Bicycle Plan, as a response to the perceived threats of air pollution and consumerism.
Use "leaflets" because Provo handed them out to warn people about cars.
Associated Text:
In central Amsterdam they painted a small number of second-hand bicycles white and handed out leaflets warning about the dangers of cars and encouraging people to ride the white bikes.
Use "police" because they removed the white bikes soon after they appeared.
Associated Text:
The police objected to Provo's actions and removed the white bikes almost as soon as they appeared around the city.
