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2013 ‫מועד אוקטובר‬ - 48 - ‫ פרק שנ י‬- ‫ אנגלית‬

Questions

13. The main purpose of the text is to -

(1) compare envelopes from different periods
(2) describe how envelopes are manufactured
(3) present the history of the envelope
(4) argue that the golden age of envelopes has ended

14. It can be understood that the "information" mentioned in line 3 would include

information about -

(1) why the letter was sent
(2) where the letter is going
(3) the cost of the envelope
(4) the cost of postage

15. The third paragraph mainly discusses -

(1) developments in envelope making from the 19th century on
(2) the history of envelope design and decoration
(3) problems involved in constructing envelopes
(4) how envelopes were used for messages and advertisements

16. In line 14, "the old-fashioned way" refers to -

(1) applying glue by hand
(2) mailing folded and sealed letters
(3) making envelopes without a machine
(4) putting elaborate decorations on envelopes

17. It can be understood from the last paragraph that the author believes that in the future -

(1) envelopes will be used less and less
(2) new uses for envelopes will be found
(3) inspired new designs for envelopes will be developed
(4) decorated envelopes will become common again

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