Question

After submitting his resignation, Albert came out worried about

• A. a shelter
• B. cigarettes
• C. a job
• D. the next available train
• A. he had no money for the train journey
• B. he had to walk on a long road
• C. he was not able to buy cigarettes
• D. he was worried about finding a job
• A. smoking was banned in that area
• B. just by chance nobody had opened one on that road
• C. it was a very narrow road
• D. cigarette-shop owners do not make any profit
• A. the thought of having to look for a job greatly distressed him
• B. he did not want to work at all
• C. there was no hope of finding a job
• D. he saw the possibility of self-employment

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To understand Albert's primary concern after resigning, let's analyze the passage:

1. The passage begins with Albert submitting his resignation, which signifies a change in his career status. He is now without a job.
2. Immediately after, the passage describes Albert as being "sad and depressed and worried about looking for a new job." This phrase clearly indicates that his main concern was finding employment.
3. Although he searches for a cigarette shop, this is a separate action related to his potential business idea and not his initial worry.
4. Finally, Albert decides to open a tobacco shop, indicating a solution to the problem of needing a job, therefore reinforcing that his concern was indeed "a job."

Other options such as "a shelter," "cigarettes," and "the next available train" do not fit the primary concern in the context of finding a job.

Therefore, the correct answer is "a job."

Answer 2

To determine why Albert was sad and depressed, we must carefully analyze the comprehension passage provided. The passage tells us about Albert's situation after he resigned from his job:

1. After resigning, Albert walked towards the railway station.
2. He felt sad and depressed, which was attributed to him being worried about finding a new job.
3. Although he was looking for a cigarette shop, the absence of one did not contribute significantly to his sadness or depression, but it led him to a new idea of opening a tobacconist shop.

Therefore, Albert's sadness and depression were primarily due to his worry about finding a new job after his resignation.

Now, let's analyze each option to ensure we are choosing the correct one:

• Option: He had no money for the train journey.
  No evidence in the passage indicates Albert lacked money for a train journey.
• Option: He had to walk on a long road.
  While Albert did walk on a long road, the passage does not suggest this made him sad and depressed.
• Option: He was not able to buy cigarettes.
  Albert was indeed looking for cigarettes but not finding them didn't contribute to his sadness; instead, it inspired an entrepreneurial idea.
• Option: He was worried about finding a job.
  This is directly mentioned in the passage as the source of his sadness and depression.

Conclusion: The correct answer is the fourth option: Albert was sad and depressed because he was worried about finding a job.

Answer 3

To determine why there was no cigarette shop on that road, let's analyze the context and reasoning based on the passage provided:

1. Analysis of the situation: Albert, after resigning from his job, takes a busy and narrow road to the railway station. On his way, he looks for a cigarette shop but finds none, despite the road being one of the busiest in the city.
2. Examination of options:
   • Option 1: Smoking was banned in that area. If smoking had been banned, it would have been evident or possibly mentioned in the passage to highlight a legal constraint. However, there is no such indication in the context provided.
   • Option 2: Just by chance nobody had opened one on that road. This option aligns perfectly with Albert's observation. He is surprised by the absence of tobacconists where there is a high potential for business given the road's busyness, indicating it might simply be due to no one having seized the opportunity yet.
   • Option 3: It was a very narrow road. While the road is described as narrow, this alone wouldn’t necessarily prevent the presence of a shop if the road is busy and commercially viable, as evidenced by other businesses that could be present due to foot traffic.
   • Option 4: Cigarette-shop owners do not make any profit. Albert's consideration of opening a shop because it would be profitable directly contradicts this option, suggesting there is profitability to be had.
3. Conclusion: Based on Albert's deduction that a cigarette shop could be profitable and his inclination to open one, the absence of a shop is most reasonably due to "just by chance nobody had opened one on that road." This explanation logically fits the narrative provided.

Answer 4

To determine why Albert decided not to look for a new job, we must analyze the provided comprehension passage.

1. Albert submitted his resignation and felt sad, depressed, and worried about finding a new job. This aligns with option: "the thought of having to look for a job greatly distressed him", but it does not directly justify why he stopped looking.
2. As Albert walked down the busy road, he noticed the absence of a cigarette shop, which sparked an idea. He thought opening his own tobacco shop would be profitable.
3. This realization made him feel that he no longer needed to pursue traditional employment opportunities.
4. Based on the above analysis, we can conclude the correct answer is: "he saw the possibility of self-employment", meaning Albert believed he could create his own job by opening a tobacco shop.

Thus, among the options provided:

• Option 1: "the thought of having to look for a job greatly distressed him" is incorrect because while Albert was distressed, it wasn't the reason he stopped seeking jobs; rather, it was a catalyst towards self-employment.
• Option 2: "he did not want to work at all" is incorrect because Albert showed interest in opening a shop, which implies he wanted to work, albeit differently.
• Option 3: "there was no hope of finding a job" is incorrect as the passage did not suggest external impossibilities but rather a change in his own decision-making.
• Option 4: "he saw the possibility of self-employment" is correct because it aligns directly with the moment Albert decided to open up a business instead of looking for traditional employment.

Therefore, the correct answer is that Albert decided not to look for a new job because he saw the possibility of self-employment by opening a tobacco shop.