A Perfume Lover’s Guide to Florence

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How to approach this practice

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1. Question 1 · Single choice

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   What is the main purpose of the article?

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   1. To explain how Florence became a food center
   2. To describe a perfume-focused visit in Florence
   3. To compare Florence with other Italian cities
   4. To teach travelers how to sell perfume
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   Answer

   To describe a perfume-focused visit in Florence

   The article explains perfume making and describes a traveler’s Florence experience.

   The experience ends with the creation of an autumnal scent.

2. Question 2 · Single choice

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   Why does the article mention art, food, and history?

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   1. To show Florence offers more than perfume
   2. To explain why perfume is cheaper there
   3. To describe the traveler’s favorite meals
   4. To compare art with fragrance making
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   Answer

   To show Florence offers more than perfume

   These details show that perfume is one part of Florence’s wider attractions.

   Florence is a destination for travelers who enjoy perfume as well as art, food, and history.

3. Question 3 · Single choice

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   What can be inferred about master perfumers?

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   1. They only copy old perfumes
   2. They work without measuring anything
   3. They use creativity and careful decisions
   4. They mainly sell perfume to tourists
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   Answer

   They use creativity and careful decisions

   Their work requires imagination and careful control of different smells.

   The process is both creative and careful.

4. Question 4 · Single choice

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   What does “Such shops” refer to?

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   1. Art galleries
   2. Fragrance shops
   3. Food markets
   4. Travel offices
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   Answer

   Fragrance shops

   The phrase refers to fragrance shops mentioned in the previous sentence.

   Such shops give travelers a chance to compare scents and discover how perfume is presented to the public.

5. Question 5 · Single choice

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   How is the article organized?

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   1. It presents a problem and several solutions
   2. It gives directions through Florence
   3. It explains perfume, then follows the visit
   4. It compares two different travelers
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   Answer

   It explains perfume, then follows the visit

   It moves from perfume basics to the traveler’s activities and final creation.

   During the Florence visit, the traveler learns about the work of master perfumers.

What to review next

Find the words that support each answer. For a mistake, compare the question with the evidence and identify the detail or inference you missed.

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The library normally closes at six, but on Fridays it stays open until eight. When does it close on Friday?

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