Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from f...

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from from 7 to 14.

Renewable energy communities, where households work together to generate clean power, are growing rapidly in many countries. Smart meters, solar sensors, wind-speed trackers, and energy-analysis software provide real-time data that helps members optimise their shared systems. Collected information on sunlight levels, battery storage, and electricity usage allows energy teams to accelerate decisions on when to store, release, or share power. By acting quickly, communities avoid wasting energy and reduce dependence on the national grid.

Mapping tools show which rooftops receive the strongest sunlight and which areas should host additional solar panels. They also indicate places where wind turbines can operate safely. Drones deliver early alerts when equipment overheats or blades become blocked, so technicians can repair only the affected parts. This prevents large-scale breakdowns and helps lower maintenance costs for the entire community.

Automated energy-flow systems adjust power distribution every hour. Special software tracks household energy needs and forecasts weather patterns for the coming days. When energy demand increases or storms approach, the system changes the power route instantly. This saves electricity and keeps renewable-energy projects viable, especially in regions where weather conditions are unpredictable.

         Digital platforms link households, engineers, and energy suppliers so they can update battery levels, output measurements, and transfer times immediately. Blockchain tools secure every entry, encouraging members to trust the recorded information. Over time, analytic programs compare seasonal data to predict energy shortages, plan resource allocation, and reveal weak points in the power network.

Question 7. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as a type of collected real-time data?

A. electricity usage        B. battery storage                C. sunlight levels                D. wind directions

Question 8. The word “accelerate” in paragraph 1 can be best replaced by ____________.

A. speed                B. explain                        C. reduce                        D. request

Question 9. The word “blocked” in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____________.

A. cleared                B. stuck                        C. obstructed                        D. jammed

Question 10. The word “They” in paragraph 2 refers to ____________.

A. mapping tools        B. rooftops                        C. solar panels                        D. wind turbines

Question 11. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

A. Saving electricity helps renewable-energy projects remain affordable and effective.

B. Renewable-energy projects work only when weather is stable.

C. Saving electricity is unnecessary for the success of energy projects.

D. Renewable-energy projects are successful because they always produce extra power.

Question 12. Which of the following is TRUE according to paragraph 4?

A. Blockchain makes energy data unsafe.

B. Members can trust information because blockchain protects it.

C. Energy suppliers upload data only when requested.

D. Analytic programs remove all seasonal information.

Question 13. Which paragraph mentions real-time tracking of power distribution?

A. Paragraph 1        B. Paragraph 2                        C. Paragraph 3                        D. Paragraph 4

Question 14. Which paragraph mentions a preventive measure against equipment failure?

A. Paragraph 1        B. Paragraph 2                        C. Paragraph 3                        D. Paragraph 4