11.

China was first unified by---

(A) the Mongols (B) the Tangs (C) the Hans (D) the Sungs

12. Under the Tangs dynasty, Chinese art and literature flourished because --- .
(A) it was a time of prosperity (B) the harvests were plentiful
(C) the new southern towns were growing (D) there were many trading boats

13. China exported -----to Europe .

(A) tea (B) porcelain and silk
(C) clockwork gadgets (D) Chinese paintings

14. The Ming emperors ended any connection with the Europeans because ________
(A) They feared the clockwork gadgets
(B) They wished to keep their silk and porcelain
(C) They were peace-loving
(D) They did not want the Chinese to adopt the bad habits of the Europeans

15. Which one is correct in the following statements?

(A) The Chinese only liked European clockwork gadgets
(B) Under the Sungs, landscape painting reached new heights
(C) The Mongols tried to reunite China, but could not do so
(D) The Tang dynasty followed the Sung dynasty

Ques 16 to 20: Read the letter/poster and answer the questions that follow it.

To whom it May Concern:

On March 5, 2010, I bought a Perfect Muffin Kit from your store at Centre Mall. The cashier who
assisted me was very friendly and assured me that the Perfect Muffin Kit would live up to the guaran-
tee on the box: "Perfect Muffins Every Time!" Unfortunately, this product did not live up to its claim.
Although the box promised, as I stated above, to provide "Perfect Muffins Every Time" the muffins I
made were far from perfect. I followed the directions included in the package very carefully.You can

imagine my disappointment, when the muffins were absolutely terrible.lwould appreciate a full
refund(Rs.399) for this product as soon as possible. Enclosed are the receipt, the empty box, and one
of the un-perfect muffins so that you can experience it for yourself. Thank you for your prompt attention
to this matter.

Yours Sincerely,
Karuna

16. The author's main purpose in writing this letter is to

(A) appreciate the taste of muffins..
(B) obtain a full refund for her money.
(C) prevent others from making the same mistake she did.
(D) persuade the company to change the wording on their box.

17. It can be understood that the author is disappointed by the product because
(A)it was worth less money than she paid for it.
(B)it did not fulfill the promise made on the box
(C) the directions included with the product contained a mistake.
(D) the direction included with the product were too difficult to follow.