Mock Test # 10 Reading Passage 3 Leave a Comment / By Ali / December 8, 2025 Questions 27–30 Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D. Write the correct letter in boxes 27-30. 27 What point does the writer make in the first paragraph? A Wisdom appears to be unique to the human race. B A basic assumption about wisdom may be wrong. C Concepts of wisdom may depend on the society we belong to. D There is still much to be discovered about the nature of wisdom. None 28 What does Igor Grossmann suggest about the ability to make wise decisions? A It can vary greatly from one person to another. B Earlier research into it was based on unreliable data. C The importance of certain influences on it was underestimated. D Various branches of psychology define it according to their own criteria. None 29 According to the third paragraph, Grossmann claims that the level of wisdom an individual shows A can be greater than they think it is. B will be different in different circumstances. C may be determined by particular aspects of their personality. D should develop over time as a result of their life experiences. None 30 What is described in the fifth paragraph? A a difficulty encountered when attempting to reason wisely B an example of the type of person who is likely to reason wisely C a controversial view about the benefits of reasoning wisely D a recommended strategy that can help people to reason wisely None Questions 31–35 Complete the summary using the list of words, A-J, below. Write the correct letter, A-J, in boxes 31-35. The characteristics of wise reasoning Igor Grossmann and colleagues have established four characteristics which enable us to make wise decisions. It is important to have a certain degree of (31) ........... regarding the extent of our knowledge, and to take into account (32) ......... which may not be the same as our own. We should also be able to take a broad (33) .......... of any situation. Another key characteristic is being aware of the likelihood of alterations in the way that people relate to each other. Grossmann also believes that it is better to regard scenarios with (34) ........... By avoiding the first-person perspective, we focus more on (35) ........... and on other moral ideals, which in turn leads to wiser decision-making. A opinions B confidence C view D modesty E problems F objectivity G fairness H experiences I range J reasonsQ 31. Q 32. Q 33. Q 34. Q 35. Questions 36–40 Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 3? For Statements, 36-40, choose: TRUE if the statement agrees with the information FALSE if the statement contradicts the information NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this 36 Students participating in the job prospects experiment could choose one of two perspectives to take. Please select your answer True False Not Given 37 Participants in the couples experiment were aware that they were taking part in a study about wise reasoning. Please select your answer True False Not Given 38 In the couples experiments, the length of the couples’ relationships had an impact on the results. Please select your answer True False Not Given 39 In both experiments, the participants who looked at the situation from a more detached viewpoint tended to make wiser decisions. Please select your answer True False Not Given 40 Grossmann believes that a person’s wisdom is determined by their intelligence to only a very limited extent. Please select your answer True False Not Given Time's up
