Oceanic bank test is 70 questions to be answered in 60 minutes. 15 Maths, Comprehension 10, Grammar 20, Current affairs 15 and business questions 10. Just relax and put in your best.

Pass mark is 50% which is 35 out of the 70.

1. x% of y is y% of ?
(a) x/y
(b) 2y
(c) x
(d) can't be determined

ANSWER:    C

2. The price of sugar increases by 20%, by what % should a housewife reduce the consumption of sugar so that expenditure on sugar can be same as before?
(a) 15%
(b) 16.66%
(c) 12%
(d) 9%

ANSWER:   B

3. If 12 - 4W = Z, then 8 – 4W = ?

A)    Z + 4         B) Z - 4           C) 2Z             D) Z           E) Z

In an era when the value of a good education is as important as it has ever been, controversy still exists about the merits of coed vs. single-sex education. Advocates of both side contend their views are superior, although most agree that having a choice of the two types is ideal.  Many people, however, do not have the luxury of that option. Parents who lack financial resources and those who do not live in metropolitan areas are two groups for whom this choice usually does not exist. 

Those who do have the privilege of selection typically face the choice when their child enters high school, usually in the ninth grade.  Primary education in grades 1-8 is largely coeducational in both public and private schools.  However, some choice is offered in both high school years and college.  Parents can choose the setting they think is best for their child.  Making this choice is an important responsibility; therefore, it must be based on a sound examination of key factors.  Proponents of single sex education point to a number of benefits.  Students of same sex are less likely to be distracted during class.  They are instead more likely to join class discussions and offer comments and questions during class - even the shiest of students.

            Attire is not as important in a single sex classroom because there is no need to impress the opposite sex. Clothing then becomes less important. Often, as a matter of fact, single-sex schools have a dress code or require students to wear uniforms. Consequently, both girls and boys can concentrate on academics, devoting more attention to learning. This lack of distraction is probably the most important characteristics influencing parents who choose single-sex education for their children. Other advantages appeal as well. 

Some studies have shown that girls particularly benefit from being in a single-sex classroom because, in traditional class settings, they may be overshadowed by their male counterparts, who are more likely to control class discussion.  Furthermore, studies have shown that teachers are more likely to call on male students.  Unless a girl is unusually confident, she is likely to be overlooked.  In addition, girls sometimes suffer from «math phobia», which may limit their achievement.  They may be afraid to ask for help in class or to request further explanation for fear of embarrassment.

            Likewise, boys can also profit from single-sex instruction. Some studies have reported that boys feel restrained in a class discussion dominated by girls.  This feeling mirrors the girls' response and contradicts studies that have shown how boys control the class. The discrepancy may hinge on the personality and perhaps the gender of the teacher, who may be completely unaware of any biases. 

Those opposed to single-sex education contend that the worst result of this approach is that both sexes will not have the opportunity to acquire and polish important social skills for interaction with the opposite sex. Likewise, although attire is correctly downplayed, sometimes a concomitant lack of concern about personal hygiene or appearance is another negative side effect.  When girls and boys are together, they may lack the social skills necessary for successful relationships. To offset these factors, single-sex schools often have a »brother» or a «sister» school; students of the two schools can work together on community projects and social occasions such as dances.  Working in groups, furthermore, offers students a less threatening way to socialize. 

Parents who have the opportunity to choose either a coed or a single-sex school for their child should consider the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Questions 20-24

21.       Typically, parents select a single-sex school for their child because:

(A) single-sex schools are less expensive 

(B) single-sex schools prepare students better for college                                  

(C) single-sex schools ideally provide fewer distractions in the classroom               

(D) students can achieve greater athletic prowess in single-sex schools.                  

(E) single-sex schools are usually boarding schools

22.       «Math phobia» sometimes affects girls:

            (A) who are uncertain of the skills in mathematics                                                       

            (B) who are actually afraid of mathematics                                                                 

            (C) who excel in English and social sciences                                                                     

            (D) who transfer from public to private schools                                                            

            (E) who have only brothers rather than sisters as siblings

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