Based on the provided report excerpt, answer the following questions: Question 5: Who authored the report? Question 6: Which statement is true regarding the report's content and context? Question 7: W

The report states, "The investigations... have been conducted by myself." This indicates a single author. Option A, ST Wade, is the name of the person who wrote the report.

The correct option is A.
A) ST Wade

Let's evaluate each statement:

• A) The report mentions "findings of these investigations, conclusions and recommendations," implying other headings exist. So, A is false.
• B) The report states it "follows the instruction from the board," but the investigations "have been conducted by myself." So, the board instructed, but did not conduct. B is false.
• C) Profits in 2013 were K150,000. Profits two years ago (2011) were K300,000. K150,000 is not larger than K300,000. So, C is false.
• D) The report states the investigations included "a reader survey." A reader survey is a way to ask for readers' views. So, D is true.

The correct option is D.
D) The readers were asked for their views in order for the author to write the report.

The report investigates a decline in profits. Recommendations typically offer solutions to the problem identified.

• A) Reasons for decline would be in the findings or conclusions.
• B) Increasing costs would worsen the profit decline.
• C) A table of decline is data, not a recommendation.
• D) Suggestions on how to improve profits directly address the problem and are the purpose of recommendations.

The correct option is D.
D) suggestions on how to improve the profits of the newspaper

The text defines Transparency International (TI) and explains its mission and the negative effects of corruption. Its primary purpose is to inform the reader about the organization and the issue it addresses.

The correct option is A.
A) give facts about

A leaflet from an organization dedicated to fighting corruption would likely include information on how to become a member, how to fight corruption, and how to support its projects. It would not provide information on "how to be corrupt."

The correct option is A.
A) to be corrupt

Let's examine the meanings of the words in context:

• "Deterring" (investment) means preventing or discouraging.
• "Hindering" (development) means obstructing or delaying.
• "Detrimental" (to society) means causing harm or damage. These three words describe negative impacts or actions that impede progress.
• "Dedicated" (to fighting corruption) means devoted to a task or purpose. This word has a positive connotation and describes commitment.

Therefore, "Dedicated" does not belong to the group of words describing negative effects.

The correct option is C.
C) Dedicated