Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Many men and women are so money minded that they do not undertake any serious work that does not pay. They believe that it is foolish to exert themselves for study and brain work which cannot be converted into cash. Hard work only for money, and then plenty of play and pleasure: this seems to be their rule of life. They value intellect only as the key to material prosperity and regard personal mental development as a foolish fad. This miserable materialistic psychology is very deep rooted in all classes of society. Rich and poor, all suffer from it. An old working woman complained to me of her sons habit of occasionally buying some books, and said, He wastes his money on books. What good are they to him? He is a carpenter, not a schoolmaster.
Why do many people not like to read books?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Many men and women are so money minded that they do not undertake any serious work that does not pay. They believe that it is foolish to exert themselves for study and brain work which cannot be converted into cash. Hard work only for money, and then plenty of play and pleasure: this seems to be their rule of life. They value intellect only as the key to material prosperity and regard personal mental development as a foolish fad. This miserable materialistic psychology is very deep rooted in all classes of society. Rich and poor, all suffer from it. An old working woman complained to me of her sons habit of occasionally buying some books, and said, He wastes his money on books. What good are they to him? He is a carpenter, not a schoolmaster.
According to the passage, money minded people value

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Many men and women are so money minded that they do not undertake any serious work that does not pay. They believe that it is foolish to exert themselves for study and brain work which cannot be converted into cash. Hard work only for money, and then plenty of play and pleasure: this seems to be their rule of life. They value intellect only as the key to material prosperity and regard personal mental development as a foolish fad. This miserable materialistic psychology is very deep rooted in all classes of society. Rich and poor, all suffer from it. An old working woman complained to me of her sons habit of occasionally buying some books, and said, He wastes his money on books. What good are they to him? He is a carpenter, not a schoolmaster.
Which of the following is true in the context of the passage?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Many men and women are so money minded that they do not undertake any serious work that does not pay. They believe that it is foolish to exert themselves for study and brain work which cannot be converted into cash. Hard work only for money, and then plenty of play and pleasure: this seems to be their rule of life. They value intellect only as the key to material prosperity and regard personal mental development as a foolish fad. This miserable materialistic psychology is very deep rooted in all classes of society. Rich and poor, all suffer from it. An old working woman complained to me of her sons habit of occasionally buying some books, and said, He wastes his money on books. What good are they to him? He is a carpenter, not a schoolmaster.
Why does the old woman not like her son reading books?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Many men and women are so money minded that they do not undertake any serious work that does not pay. They believe that it is foolish to exert themselves for study and brain work which cannot be converted into cash. Hard work only for money, and then plenty of play and pleasure: this seems to be their rule of life. They value intellect only as the key to material prosperity and regard personal mental development as a foolish fad. This miserable materialistic psychology is very deep rooted in all classes of society. Rich and poor, all suffer from it. An old working woman complained to me of her sons habit of occasionally buying some books, and said, He wastes his money on books. What good are they to him? He is a carpenter, not a schoolmaster.
The old woman

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Many men and women are so money minded that they do not undertake any serious work that does not pay. They believe that it is foolish to exert themselves for study and brain work which cannot be converted into cash. Hard work only for money, and then plenty of play and pleasure: this seems to be their rule of life. They value intellect only as the key to material prosperity and regard personal mental development as a foolish fad. This miserable materialistic psychology is very deep rooted in all classes of society. Rich and poor, all suffer from it. An old working woman complained to me of her sons habit of occasionally buying some books, and said, He wastes his money on books. What good are they to him? He is a carpenter, not a schoolmaster.
Pick out the word that is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word given in CAPITALS as used in the passage.
  UNDERTAKE

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Many men and women are so money minded that they do not undertake any serious work that does not pay. They believe that it is foolish to exert themselves for study and brain work which cannot be converted into cash. Hard work only for money, and then plenty of play and pleasure: this seems to be their rule of life. They value intellect only as the key to material prosperity and regard personal mental development as a foolish fad. This miserable materialistic psychology is very deep rooted in all classes of society. Rich and poor, all suffer from it. An old working woman complained to me of her sons habit of occasionally buying some books, and said, He wastes his money on books. What good are they to him? He is a carpenter, not a schoolmaster.
Pick out the word that is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word given in CAPITALS as used in the passage.
  KEY

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Many men and women are so money minded that they do not undertake any serious work that does not pay. They believe that it is foolish to exert themselves for study and brain work which cannot be converted into cash. Hard work only for money, and then plenty of play and pleasure: this seems to be their rule of life. They value intellect only as the key to material prosperity and regard personal mental development as a foolish fad. This miserable materialistic psychology is very deep rooted in all classes of society. Rich and poor, all suffer from it. An old working woman complained to me of her sons habit of occasionally buying some books, and said, He wastes his money on books. What good are they to him? He is a carpenter, not a schoolmaster.
Pick out the word that is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word given in CAPITALS as used in the passage.
  CONVERTED

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Many men and women are so money minded that they do not undertake any serious work that does not pay. They believe that it is foolish to exert themselves for study and brain work which cannot be converted into cash. Hard work only for money, and then plenty of play and pleasure: this seems to be their rule of life. They value intellect only as the key to material prosperity and regard personal mental development as a foolish fad. This miserable materialistic psychology is very deep rooted in all classes of society. Rich and poor, all suffer from it. An old working woman complained to me of her sons habit of occasionally buying some books, and said, He wastes his money on books. What good are they to him? He is a carpenter, not a schoolmaster.
Pick out the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word given in CAPITALS as used in the passage.
  OCCASIONALLY

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Many men and women are so money minded that they do not undertake any serious work that does not pay. They believe that it is foolish to exert themselves for study and brain work which cannot be converted into cash. Hard work only for money, and then plenty of play and pleasure: this seems to be their rule of life. They value intellect only as the key to material prosperity and regard personal mental development as a foolish fad. This miserable materialistic psychology is very deep rooted in all classes of society. Rich and poor, all suffer from it. An old working woman complained to me of her sons habit of occasionally buying some books, and said, He wastes his money on books. What good are they to him? He is a carpenter, not a schoolmaster.
Pick out the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word given in CAPITALS as used in the passage.
  DEEP-ROOTED