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How can people be sure that they are truly marrying people with whom they are truly compatible? One way is by taking time to get to know the other person. Researchers have found that couples seem to go through three stages in this process. First, each person tries to measure his or her good and bad qualities against those of the other person. People tend to be drawn to others who seem to have about the assets and liabilities they themselves possess. Second, people look for compatible beliefs, attitudes and interests to support the initial attraction. It is not until the third stage that people reveal to each other how they handle responsibilities, react to disappointments and cope with a wide variety of situations. The key to compatibility is for the couple to be sure that they have arrived at this last stage before they think about marriage. Such people are less likely to be unpleasantly surprised than those who seriously marry quickly.
According to the author couples get to a crucial stage in their relationship

How can people be sure that they are truly marrying people with whom they are truly compatible? One way is by taking time to get to know the other person. Researchers have found that couples seem to go through three stages in this process. First, each person tries to measure his or her good and bad qualities against those of the other person. People tend to be drawn to others who seem to have about the assets and liabilities they themselves possess. Second, people look for compatible beliefs, attitudes and interests to support the initial attraction. It is not until the third stage that people reveal to each other how they handle responsibilities, react to disappointments and cope with a wide variety of situations. The key to compatibility is for the couple to be sure that they have arrived at this last stage before they think about marriage. Such people are less likely to be unpleasantly surprised than those who seriously marry quickly.
From the passage, we learn that compatibility is measured in terms of

How can people be sure that they are truly marrying people with whom they are truly compatible? One way is by taking time to get to know the other person. Researchers have found that couples seem to go through three stages in this process. First, each person tries to measure his or her good and bad qualities against those of the other person. People tend to be drawn to others who seem to have about the assets and liabilities they themselves possess. Second, people look for compatible beliefs, attitudes and interests to support the initial attraction. It is not until the third stage that people reveal to each other how they handle responsibilities, react to disappointments and cope with a wide variety of situations. The key to compatibility is for the couple to be sure that they have arrived at this last stage before they think about marriage. Such people are less likely to be unpleasantly surprised than those who seriously marry quickly.
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How can people be sure that they are truly marrying people with whom they are truly compatible? One way is by taking time to get to know the other person. Researchers have found that couples seem to go through three stages in this process. First, each person tries to measure his or her good and bad qualities against those of the other person. People tend to be drawn to others who seem to have about the assets and liabilities they themselves possess. Second, people look for compatible beliefs, attitudes and interests to support the initial attraction. It is not until the third stage that people reveal to each other how they handle responsibilities, react to disappointments and cope with a wide variety of situations. The key to compatibility is for the couple to be sure that they have arrived at this last stage before they think about marriage. Such people are less likely to be unpleasantly surprised than those who seriously marry quickly.
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How can people be sure that they are truly marrying people with whom they are truly compatible? One way is by taking time to get to know the other person. Researchers have found that couples seem to go through three stages in this process. First, each person tries to measure his or her good and bad qualities against those of the other person. People tend to be drawn to others who seem to have about the assets and liabilities they themselves possess. Second, people look for compatible beliefs, attitudes and interests to support the initial attraction. It is not until the third stage that people reveal to each other how they handle responsibilities, react to disappointments and cope with a wide variety of situations. The key to compatibility is for the couple to be sure that they have arrived at this last stage before they think about marriage. Such people are less likely to be unpleasantly surprised than those who seriously marry quickly.
To be unpleasantly surprised" in the passage means to be

The approach to the University is being restructured to ease the flow of traffic, give better security and provide an appropriate introduction to a set of higher learning. The Works and Services
Complex is also under construction, and we intend to move into the completed (major) part of it within the next few weeks. these projects are being extended with, an eye to aesthetics, for we recognize the important influence of a beautiful and healthy environment on its inhabitants and feel that a cluster of buildings on a small space such as we have should be so well designed as to have a beneficial, psychological and sociological effect on all members of the community. I have gone to these lengths to itemize these examples of current development for two main reasons. Firstly to advise you that the road diversions and other physical inconveniences currently being experienced will be on the increase, because o intense development activity. We therefore appeal to you to bear with us in full knowledge and consolation that such inconveniences are temporary and will soon yield final tangible results. Secondly, to demonstrate our capacity for executing approved projects with dispatch, and to ensure "Government that we are up to the task. Indeed, I can assure Government that its ability to disburse funds to us will be more than matched by capacity to collect and expend them on executing various projects in record time.
From the passage, we can gather that

The approach to the University is being restructured to ease the flow of traffic, give better security and provide an appropriate introduction to a set of higher learning. The Works and Services
Complex is also under construction, and we intend to move into the completed (major) part of it within the next few weeks. these projects are being extended with, an eye to aesthetics, for we recognize the important influence of a beautiful and healthy environment on its inhabitants and feel that a cluster of buildings on a small space such as we have should be so well designed as to have a beneficial, psychological and sociological effect on all members of the community. I have gone to these lengths to itemize these examples of current development for two main reasons. Firstly to advise you that the road diversions and other physical inconveniences currently being experienced will be on the increase, because o intense development activity. We therefore appeal to you to bear with us in full knowledge and consolation that such inconveniences are temporary and will soon yield final tangible results. Secondly, to demonstrate our capacity for executing approved projects with dispatch, and to ensure "Government that we are up to the task. Indeed, I can assure Government that its ability to disburse funds to us will be more than matched by capacity to collect and expend them on executing various projects in record time.
Unless it can be shown that the money voted for projects can be spent on them in good time

The approach to the University is being restructured to ease the flow of traffic, give better security and provide an appropriate introduction to a set of higher learning. The Works and Services
Complex is also under construction, and we intend to move into the completed (major) part of it within the next few weeks. these projects are being extended with, an eye to aesthetics, for we recognize the important influence of a beautiful and healthy environment on its inhabitants and feel that a cluster of buildings on a small space such as we have should be so well designed as to have a beneficial, psychological and sociological effect on all members of the community. I have gone to these lengths to itemize these examples of current development for two main reasons. Firstly to advise you that the road diversions and other physical inconveniences currently being experienced will be on the increase, because o intense development activity. We therefore appeal to you to bear with us in full knowledge and consolation that such inconveniences are temporary and will soon yield final tangible results. Secondly, to demonstrate our capacity for executing approved projects with dispatch, and to ensure "Government that we are up to the task. Indeed, I can assure Government that its ability to disburse funds to us will be more than matched by capacity to collect and expend them on executing various projects in record time.
"An eye to aesthetics" in this passage means:

The approach to the University is being restructured to ease the flow of traffic, give better security and provide an appropriate introduction to a set of higher learning. The Works and Services
Complex is also under construction, and we intend to move into the completed (major) part of it within the next few weeks. these projects are being extended with, an eye to aesthetics, for we recognize the important influence of a beautiful and healthy environment on its inhabitants and feel that a cluster of buildings on a small space such as we have should be so well designed as to have a beneficial, psychological and sociological effect on all members of the community. I have gone to these lengths to itemize these examples of current development for two main reasons. Firstly to advise you that the road diversions and other physical inconveniences currently being experienced will be on the increase, because o intense development activity. We therefore appeal to you to bear with us in full knowledge and consolation that such inconveniences are temporary and will soon yield final tangible results. Secondly, to demonstrate our capacity for executing approved projects with dispatch, and to ensure "Government that we are up to the task. Indeed, I can assure Government that its ability to disburse funds to us will be more than matched by capacity to collect and expend them on executing various projects in record time.
In the passage, the author tries to explain

The approach to the University is being restructured to ease the flow of traffic, give better security and provide an appropriate introduction to a set of higher learning. The Works and Services Complex is also under construction, and we intend to move into the completed (major) part of it within the next few weeks. These projects are being extended with an eye to aesthetics, for we recognize the important influence of a beautiful and healthy environment on its inhabitants and feel that a cluster of buildings on a small space such as we have should be so well designed as to have a beneficial, psychological and sociological effect on all members of the community. I have gone to these lengths to itemize these examples of current development for two main reasons. Firstly, to advise you that the road diversions and other physical inconveniences currently being experienced will be on the increase, because of intense development activity. We therefore appeal to you to bear with us in full knowledge and consolation that such inconveniences are temporary and will soon yield final tangible results. Secondly, to demonstrate our capacity for executing approved projects with dispatch, and to assure Government that we are up to the task. Indeed, I can assure Government that its ability to disburse funds to us will be more than matched by our capacity to collect and expend them on executing various projects in record time.

Which of these is NOT among the reasons given by the author for enumerating the examples of the current development?

Ireti was able to kindle the fire which my father had to _____ later

Josephine is loquacious while her younger sister is ______

In his valedictory address, the professor quoted copiously from his _______ lecture

The chairman vacillated in a matter that required ______ action

Although the attack of malaria was sudden, the cure was rather _____

A guest should not make derogatory but ______ remarks about the food he is served by his host

We should all have been greatly fortified by a meal, but we had only drinks

For a speech to have its desired effect, it must be explicit, not _______

There was chaos in the village and the police had to work for hours before _____ could be restored

In my view, the play didn't come off

The gateman does his work perfunctorily

Members of the panel were working at cross purposes

The young man who distributed political pamphlets on campus was promptly repudiated

Joseph is a die-hard criminal

If your life is in turmoil, always take courage

Do you know one of the most astounding events of my life?

Adeniji is suffering from the consequences of alienation

Some children mimic their teachers