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NO. ANSWER 1 Option D is the underlying assumption of the argument. The passage states that the lower percentage of women in senior positions is unfair and bad for the economy, implying that women are equally capable as men. The assumption is that women are no less likely than men to have the abilities required for working in senior positions. Without this assumption, the argument that the current state is unfair and economically detrimental would not hold. Option D is the correct answer. 2 Option B is the implicit assumption that the argument rests on. The passage describes the intense criticism and public debate following George W. Bush's re-election, citing damaging polls and the prevalence of anti-administration literature. The underlying assumption is that such widespread and vocal criticism, reflected in media and public opinion, indicates a considerable amount of free debate is occurring. This assumption supports the main point that America is "heaving with free debate" despite its faults. Option B is the correct answer. 3 Option C would most weaken the argument by suggesting that the hunting clubs are not having a significant negative impact on the population of endangered bears. If the population of endangered bears has not changed significantly since the hunting clubs were formed, it undermines the claim that these species are at risk of becoming extinct due to the activities of the hunting clubs, thereby weakening the argument for opposing their growth. Option C is the correct answer. 4 Option C is an assumption of the argument. The passage argues that a substantial reduction in road accidents can be achieved by catching more motorists who break the law and increasing penalties for such law-breakers. This reasoning assumes that people who break traffic laws are a significant cause of road accidents. Without this assumption, the suggested solution would not necessarily lead to a substantial reduction in road accidents. Option C is the correct answer. 5 The statement in option C weakens the argument by suggesting that the issue of wrongful convictions due to unreliable expert testimony is not significant in the overall context of the Australian legal system. If the percentage of wrongful convictions is statistically insignificant, the urgency and necessity for the proposed reforms are called into question, undermining the argument for the need for immediate changes to the handling of expert testimony in Australian courts. Option C is the correct answer. 6 Option A most strengthens the argument. The argument suggests that over time, the difference between the diets of the intervention group and the control group may diminish, potentially leading to misleading results. If control subjects often change their diet in response to health information in the media, it supports the claim that maintaining distinct dietary behaviours in the control group throughout the study is challenging. This, in turn, strengthens the argument that long-term studies may see convergence in diet between the groups, ©Scholarly 2025. All rights reserved. All digital content and materials provided are proprietary and protected under copyright law. Any reproduction or sharing of digital files, including screenshots, recordings, or downloads, is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of Scholarly. 1
affecting the validity of the results. Option A is the correct answer. 7 The argument states that starting classes a little later has a lot of positive effects on students that is why Statefields International School decided to adjust their class hours; it now starts at 9 AM instead of 7 AM. The statement that best strengthens it can be found in option A as it states a reason why students are able to get better grades. The reason is that students are more focused and they no longer feel sleepy because they were able to get enough sleep the night before. Option A is the correct answer. 8 The gist of the main argument is that wealthy people should help the needy because it would result in a clean environment and aid in population management. And in this way, the poor would have money to spend even though they have no jobs. The statement that best weakens it can be found in option B as it contradicts the idea of the main argument. It states that because of that new rule, people would become more lazy because they know that even if they don't work, they would still have money to spend on their necessities. Option B is the correct answer. 9 Option C would most weaken the argument by introducing an alternative explanation for the higher cancer rates in Europe. If stress is a contributory cause of cancer and Europeans experience higher than average stress in their daily lives, it suggests that factors other than diet could be responsible for the increased incidence of cancer in Europe. This weakens the conclusion that the higher cancer rates are solely due to cancer-causing foods in the European diet. Option C is the correct answer. 10 Option A best expresses the main conclusion of the argument. The passage argues that parents should take more responsibility for regulating what their children watch on TV instead of blaming outside influences for their children's behaviour. The call to action for parents to use common sense and a remote control supports this conclusion. Option A is the correct answer. 11 Option D best illustrates the principle underlying the argument. The passage argues that individual solutions to climate change should not be dismissed just because they do not solve the problem entirely. Similarly, the statement that curfews should not be rejected just because they will not solve anti-social behaviour on their own reflects the same principle: partial solutions should still be valued and implemented even if they do not completely solve the problem. Option D is the correct answer. 12 Option B directly states the main conclusion of the argument: "The privatisation of prisons is nonetheless wrong." The argument's premises and supporting points build towards this conclusion, emphasising the importance of maintaining state control over the disciplinary powers in prisons due to the sensitive nature of the task. ©Scholarly 2025. All rights reserved. All digital content and materials provided are proprietary and protected under copyright law. Any reproduction or sharing of digital files, including screenshots, recordings, or downloads, is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of Scholarly. 2
Option B is the correct answer. 13 Option C can be drawn as a conclusion from the passage. The passage argues that financial penalties on companies do not effectively make individuals feel responsible for safety. It suggests that jail sentences for directors would provide a stronger incentive to ensure that the best safety systems and procedures are in place. Therefore, the conclusion is that the law should allow for jail sentences for directors of companies found guilty of corporate killing to enhance safety and responsibility. Option C is the correct answer. 14 The argument states that student loans are helpful but it makes students drown in debts that's why the Australian government decided to shut down companies that are offering student loans. The statement in option A weakens it by stating another way that a student can do to repay his student loan, making it seem like paying student debts isn't as hard as how the government pictures it. Option A is the correct answer. 15 Option C strengthens the argument by highlighting the inefficiency and wastefulness of the current policy. If much of the excess food produced by rich countries rots before it can be exported, it supports the argument that subsidies are not effectively addressing world hunger. Instead, redirecting funds to infrastructure projects like irrigation in poor countries could enable them to develop sustainable agricultural practices and better address their own food needs. Option C is the correct answer. 16 Option C most weakens the argument. The passage argues that banning child labour is necessary because it denies children their childhood and education. If it is true that without the children's wages, the family could not afford to educate them anyway, this would weaken the argument that banning child labour would lead to children receiving education. It suggests that even if children were not working, they would still be denied education due to financial constraints. Option C is the correct answer. 17 The paleontologist's argument relies on the assumption that T.rex could not have been both a scavenger and a predator. If T.rex could have been both, the evidence (or lack thereof) of certain predatory behaviours or characteristics would not necessarily disprove its predatory nature. By assuming T.rex had to be exclusively one or the other, the paleontologist is setting a premise for his argument that T.rex's features and fossil evidence indicate it was a scavenger, not a predator. Option C is the correct answer. 18 Option A best expresses the main conclusion of the argument by summarising the overall impact of mass unemployment as stated in the passage. The argument leads to the conclusion that large-scale unemployment ©Scholarly 2025. All rights reserved. All digital content and materials provided are proprietary and protected under copyright law. Any reproduction or sharing of digital files, including screenshots, recordings, or downloads, is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of Scholarly. 3
subverts society by creating a class of people who reject accepted social attitudes and are more inclined to engage in or tolerate illegal activities. Option A is the correct answer. 19 The argument suggests that modern behaviours aimed at impressing others do not make us happy and that we should instead focus on activities similar to those of our ancestors. The conclusion is that to achieve true happiness, we should adopt the behaviours and activities that were common in ancient times. The statement in option D directly captures this conclusion by stating that "To be really happy, we should behave more like our ancestors did." This aligns with the overall message and recommendations provided in the argument. Option D is the correct answer. 20 The statement in option B best weakens the argument in the passage. If children of teachers, who are exposed to school-like discipline at home, continue to exhibit different behaviours in both home and school settings, it weakens the argument. This scenario suggests that even with the application of school-like discipline at home, children's behaviour may not align with their school behaviour, indicating that factors other than the home environment's structure might be more influential in shaping behaviour across different settings. Option B is the correct answer. 21 Option C illustrates the principle used in the argument because it shows a reward being given based on performance. Tim's parents rewarded him with a bicycle because he performed better than expected, similar to how the argument suggests that tips should be given as a reward for good service rather than as a matter of course or due to external pressure. Option C is the correct answer. 22 Option D can be concluded from the passage. The passage argues that exposure to asbestos in homes where it is in good condition does not pose a significant health risk compared to background exposure in the environment. Therefore, there is normally no reason to be concerned about asbestos in the home if it is in good condition. Option D is the correct answer. 23 Option A directly supports the passage's argument by emphasising the effectiveness of solar panels in reducing grid electricity consumption during the day. This reduction is crucial in managing the overall energy demand, particularly during heatwaves. By demonstrating that the widespread use of solar panels leads to a significant decrease in grid reliance during peak sunlight hours, this option reinforces the idea that solar energy, despite its limitations in the evening, plays a vital role in Australia's energy management strategy during extreme heat events. Option A is the correct answer. ©Scholarly 2025. All rights reserved. All digital content and materials provided are proprietary and protected under copyright law. Any reproduction or sharing of digital files, including screenshots, recordings, or downloads, is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of Scholarly. 4