Question 1
Read the passages below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate of the options lettered A - E (Nos. 1-10)
PASSAGE 1
The youthful age is the most exciting, active and dynamic period of one's life. This stage of life is characterized by physical strength, dreams of a great future, quest for adventure and acquisition of knowledge and experience. At this stage, one can achieve the best in life. Youths are full of hope and dreams. They want to try new things, discover and create things. In a way, these are advantageous to then because this penchant to discover, create and try new things can be channeled through productivity. Besides, some great innovations in the world today were pioneered by young people who were curious, passionate and adventurous; young men and women who dared to dream.
If the youths are well guided and mentored, they will discover their God-given potentials and channel these potentials towards problem-solving. They will not only be useful to themselves and their families, they will also be making substantial inputs to national development.
History is replete with youths who have contributed immensely yo the progress of the their countries. 16-year-old Olivia Hellisey discovered a way to detect Ebola in less than 30 minutes compared to the current method that takes up to 12houre o get results. Four Nigerian high school students, all under age 15, devised a “urine-powered' generator that cab supply 6 hours of uninterrupted electricity with one litre of processed urine. These ingenious minds are just a few of the countless number of youths in our generation. Youths should constantly be reminded of their uniqueness and encouraged to be at their best before this stage of their lives passes by.hicg of these statements is not true according to the passage?
The youthful age is the most exciting, active and dynamic period of one's life. This stage of life is characterized by physical strength, dreams of a great future, quest for adventure and acquisition of knowledge and experience. At this stage, one can achieve the best in life. Youths are full of hope and dreams. They want to try new things, discover and create things. In a way, these are advantageous to then because this penchant to discover, create and try new things can be channeled through productivity. Besides, some great innovations in the world today were pioneered by young people who were curious, passionate and adventurous; young men and women who dared to dream.
If the youths are well guided and mentored, they will discover their God-given potentials and channel these potentials towards problem-solving. They will not only be useful to themselves and their families, they will also be making substantial inputs to national development.
History is replete with youths who have contributed immensely yo the progress of the their countries. 16-year-old Olivia Hellisey discovered a way to detect Ebola in less than 30 minutes compared to the current method that takes up to 12houre o get results. Four Nigerian high school students, all under age 15, devised a “urine-powered' generator that cab supply 6 hours of uninterrupted electricity with one litre of processed urine. These ingenious minds are just a few of the countless number of youths in our generation. Youths should constantly be reminded of their uniqueness and encouraged to be at their best before this stage of their lives passes by.hicg of these statements is not true according to the passage?
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