Read the following email message about the diagram on the left. Complete the email by filling in the blanks. Select the best choice for each blank from the drop-down menu (▾).
From: Paula
Date: August 11
Subject: Is the 1. right for my trek?
Hi Tony,
I need backup power for my five-day trek next month. Rain is likely almost every day, and the model in my subject line is the only fully waterproof one. It holds 2., which should be enough to charge my phone about three times.
I compared the weights too. It weighs 3., so it will not feel too heavy in my pack on long days. The price is fair as well. It costs 4., which is less than the other two, so it fits my budget.
My friend Jin is coming with me. The best part is that it has 5., so we can charge our phones and a headlamp at the same time.
Do you think this is a sensible choice?
Your sister,
Paula
Using the drop-down menu (▾), choose the best option.
Paula did not choose the Ridge mainly because it is 7.
Paula's biggest concern for the trek is 8.
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Correct Answer: Storm
Why this is correct: Paula says the model in her subject line is the only fully waterproof one. In the guide, only the Storm is fully waterproof.
Tips: A blank in the subject line is often answered by clues in the body of the email.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Ridge: The Ridge is only water resistant, so it is not fully waterproof.
- Slim: The Slim has no rain protection at all, so it cannot be Paula's choice.
- Camp: The Camp is sold out until December, and the guide never says it is waterproof.
Correct Answer: 15,000 mAh
Why this is correct: Paula is writing about the Storm. Its row shows a capacity of 15,000 mAh.
Tips: Once you know which item the writer chose, stay in that row for the numbers.
Why the other options are wrong:
- 20,000 mAh: 20,000 mAh is the capacity of the Ridge, not the Storm.
- 10,000 mAh: 10,000 mAh belongs to the Slim, which has no rain protection.
- 25,000 mAh: 25,000 mAh is the Camp, and that model is sold out until December.
Correct Answer: 330 grams
Why this is correct: The Storm row says it weighs 330 grams. Paula says this will not feel too heavy.
Tips: Numbers with the same unit, like grams, can be mixed up. Check the row name before you choose.
Why the other options are wrong:
- 410 grams: 410 grams is the weight of the Ridge, which is a different model.
- 190 grams: 190 grams is the Slim. It is the lightest, but it is not Paula's choice.
- 510 grams: 510 grams is the weight of the Camp, which you cannot buy until December.
Correct Answer: $60
Why this is correct: The Storm costs $60. Paula says it is cheaper than the other two, and $60 is the lowest price.
Tips: Use extra words in the sentence, like "less than the other two", to check your answer.
Why the other options are wrong:
- $70: $70 is the price of the Ridge, not the Storm.
- $75: $75 is the price of the Slim, the most expensive of the three rows.
- $90: $90 is the price of the Camp in the note at the bottom. It is sold out.
Correct Answer: three charging ports
Why this is correct: Paula wants to charge two phones and a headlamp together. The Storm has three charging ports.
Tips: Count the things the writer wants to charge. It can help you check the number.
Why the other options are wrong:
- two charging ports: The Ridge has two charging ports. The Storm has three.
- one charging port: The Slim has only one charging port, so it is not this model.
- four charging ports: Four charging ports are on the Camp, which is sold out.
Correct Answer: ask Tony if her power bank choice makes sense
Why this is correct: Paula explains why she likes one power bank. Then she asks Tony if it is a sensible choice.
Tips: Read the last question in the email. It often shows why the person is writing.
Why the other options are wrong:
- invite Tony to join her on the trek: Paula's friend Jin is coming with her. She does not invite Tony.
- complain that her phone battery is too weak: Paula just wants backup power for a long trek. She does not complain about her phone.
- ask Tony to buy her the Camp power bank: The Camp is sold out, and Paula never asks Tony to buy anything.
Correct Answer: only water resistant
Why this is correct: Paula wants a power bank that is fully waterproof. The Ridge is only water resistant, so rain could still harm it.
Tips: To see why a writer did not choose something, compare that row with what the writer needs.
Why the other options are wrong:
- sold out until December: The Camp is the model that is sold out. The Ridge can be bought.
- the lightest model: The Ridge weighs 410 grams. The Slim at 190 grams is the lightest.
- the model with one port: The Ridge has two ports. The Slim is the model with one port.
Correct Answer: keeping her power bank safe from rain
Why this is correct: Paula says rain is likely almost every day. That is why she wants the only fully waterproof model.
Tips: A writer's main concern is usually the reason given for the choice.
Why the other options are wrong:
- finding the lightest power bank: Paula did not pick the lightest model. She only wants one that is not too heavy.
- charging a laptop on the trail: Paula wants to charge phones and a headlamp. She never talks about a laptop.
- getting the highest capacity: The Storm does not have the highest capacity, and Paula is still happy with it.
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