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Sentences [1], [3] and [4] all talk about eating habits of the felids: [4] introduces the felids and their carnivorous habits; [1] states how extreme this habit

is; and [3] compares them to other mammals in terms of carnivorousness. Only [2] does not fit into this sequence, as it merely provides information

about which animals make up the felid family, and does not mention their eating habits at all. Hence, [2].

2

Sentences [1], [2] and [4] discuss what virtue is and when one can be said to have lived a virtuous life. [4] and [2] give Socrates' and Plato's views on

virtue, respectively.[1] continues on the same theme. [3], on the other hand, does not involve a definition of virtue, but simply a contrast between

Socrates' beliefs about his own virtue and ignorance. So it does not fit into the sequence. Hence, [3].

3

There is no suggestion in the paragraph that the author views standardization of a language as 'futile', 'difficult' or 'undesirable'. Rather, he seems to

consider it a worthy and achievable goal. So [1] and [2] are incorrect. His argument in this paragraph is that concentrating mainly or only on vocabulary

is, however, not a good way to promote standardization, as contentious words are encountered rarely. He concludes that it is better to focus on

aspects of language that are more frequently encountered. Thus, his assumption is that there are aspects of language other than vocabulary that play

a bigger role in daily language usage (and that these are the aspects that should be the focus of standardization efforts). So the correct answer is [4].

Note that [3] is incorrect, as it still focuses on vocabulary, which the author argues against. Hence, [4].

4

Statement B, which states the result of the studies mentioned in 1, links to it. D links to B, as it continues the point about people's memories of familiar

things. A, with 'for instance' gives an example of how people retain certain aspects of things in their mind, and thus elaborates upon C. Therefore, CA

is a link. A also links to 6, as they both provide examples of how people are better at remembering certain aspects of familiar things than others.

Therefore, the correct sequence is BDCA. Hence, [1].

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