Answer Key

Choose the best explanation for the following words and phrases from the text...

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  1. “The highest bidder” is  [the one who offers the highest price]
  2. “Tuition costs” are  [money spent on education]
  3. “As long as all personal safety aspects are observed” means  [provided it is safe]
  4. “With full AWARENESS OF POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES” means [knowing what might happen as a result of something else]
  5. “No law has been BREACHED” means  [nothing was against the law]
Are the following statements about the reading true or false?

You answered 0 of 5 questions correctly in this part of the test.

1.   After the auction, the girl gave a few interviews to New Zealand newspapers and magazines.That is incorrect. Correct is: She did not respond to any media requests for interviews.

2.   Selling virginity online is not against any law in New Zealand.That is correct.

3.   The girl was not satisfied with the result of the auction because she expected to get much more.That is incorrect. Correct is: She received much more than she expected.

4.   The girl sold her virginity in an auction to have more cash and live a better life.That is incorrect. Correct is: She wanted to use the money to pay for school fees.

5.   Prostitution is not legal in New Zealand.That is incorrect. Correct is: It is legal.