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The first and last sentences (S1 and S6) of a passage are given. Choose the correct order of the four middle parts P, Q, R and S.
S1. A weather balloon is released twice a day from many stations across the country.
P. As the balloon climbs, the air around it grows thinner and colder.
Q. Beneath it hangs a small radio instrument that records temperature, pressure and humidity.
R. At a great height the balloon bursts and the instrument drifts down by parachute.
S. Throughout the ascent, the readings are transmitted to a ground station.
S6. Forecasters combine these readings with satellite images to prepare the daily outlook.
S1. A weather balloon is released twice a day from many stations across the country.
P. As the balloon climbs, the air around it grows thinner and colder.
Q. Beneath it hangs a small radio instrument that records temperature, pressure and humidity.
R. At a great height the balloon bursts and the instrument drifts down by parachute.
S. Throughout the ascent, the readings are transmitted to a ground station.
S6. Forecasters combine these readings with satellite images to prepare the daily outlook.
- A. PQSR
- B. QPSR
- C. QPRS
- D. QSPR
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Answer: (B) QPSR
Q introduces the instrument hanging beneath the balloon, P describes the climb, S refers to the readings sent 'throughout the ascent', and R ends the journey with the burst. S6 then uses 'these readings'. So QPSR.
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