Pls forward d material to yetundesogbade@gmail.com....thanks n God bless

MarvellousGod: Hahahahahahh. .d questions wey dey there na die, word problems full everywhere. .I scored 3/18 in numerical, I was suprised...I just hope their answers there are correct shaaa

Here was I,depressed that I cannot do this.
Got 10 out of 18 in numerical and 15 out of 30 in d verbal practice.....this is after over a month of serious practice o,do not relent my dear...i have handed my case over to God since it isn't by brilliance alone but grace.
All is well..I'll take the test next week.

@ednut1
D questions u attemptd 4rm shldirect, was it on d website or 1 of d materials being sent by DmainMan...cos av chekd da site over n over, i dnt c any FREE practise questions

Monsieur Pete: @ednut1
D questions u attemptd 4rm shldirect, was it on d website or 1 of d materials being sent by DmainMan...cos av chekd da site over n over, i dnt c any FREE practise questions

shl website na http://www.shldirect.com/en/practice-tests, works on system only, na to keep practising sure pass

SHL VERBAL REASONING, options TRUE FALSE oR CANNOT SAY, 30quest 17 mins,questions in bracket. gurus in d house where una dey o
, Q1) Timed examinations have always played an
influential role in assessing the abilities of students;
however, with increasing worries that pupils are
plagiarizing material from the Internet for their final
year assignments, there is going to be a renewed
emphasis on traditional supervised assessment,
albeit in a revised format. The new form of controlled
assessment will still allow students to conduct
independent research on the Internet and participate
in beneficial, practical activities, such as educational
trips, but it will also require students to present their
final conclusions under supervised conditions within
their school. It is hoped that these controlled
assessments will maintain the integrity of their
school qualifications, while also not disadvantaging
those students who become stressed by traditional
timed examinations.
(Students who can prove that they cannot perform in
a timed environment will be allowed to take the new
assessment in an untimed manner).
Q2) A few "Safe As Houses" alarms have been
redesigned in an attempt to reduce the large number
of complaints where alarms have sounded by
accident. One of the new types of alarms is less
sensitive than its predecessors. Studies have shown
that these newer alarms are rarely activated for no
reason. "Safe as Houses" still sells a number of the
original, sensitive alarm systems, because the
increase in threshold for motion detection means
that the new style alarms may fail to register break-
in where limited force is being used.
(Some people prefer to buy alarms that sometimes
activate for no reason).
Q3) Economic research has identified a trend
exhibited by one in six Britons of hiding cash in their
homes instead of investing it. This is termed the
"Biscuit Tin Economy." It is estimated that $3.5
billion is currently hidden in homes across the
country. While there are various reasons for hiding
cash, 6% are doing so to conceal it from their
partners and 4% believe their money to be safer at
home than in a bank. Researchers maintain that
these actions demonstrate economic folly, and that,
as a result, Britons are sacrificing up the $174 million
in interest every year. This "Biscuit Tin Economy" is
betraying those who trust in it, as it renders their
hidden money both unproductive and potentially
unsafe, whereas it could be profitably invested in
stocks or a high-interest savings plan.
(The majority of people who hide cash on their
property do so because they either do not trust the
bank or they are hiding it from their partne)r.
Q4) Despite decreases in the miles traveled by the
average cyclist in recent years, the increase in
bicycle sales over the last 5 years has meant a
corresponding increase in cycle accidents. This
increase is especially marked amongst teenagers and
young children. Last year, 45% of all bicycle
causalities were under 14 years of age and another
20% under 20 years of age. The provisional figures
for this year show some improvement, but the fact
remains that the number of cyclists of all ages
injured each year is unacceptably high.
(New bicycle owners travel fewer miles on average
than cyclists that have owned their bicycle for more
than 5 years).
Q5) The early chaos of the home computer industry
in the United States (US), where it was developed,
probably had a more detrimental effect in Europe
than it did in the United States. All of the innovations
in the field were companies which were too small to
cope with or understand foreign sales. As a result all
US companies sold exclusively through European
distributors, some of which were only interested in
making maximum profits in a minimum amount of
time. Home computing in Europe got off to a slow
start because greedy distributors worked through
incompetent suppliers, none of which had any real
interest in the long term future of the technology.
Distributors selling home computers in Europe were
only interested in maximizing profits.
Q6) Hargraves, one of the country's leading specialist
electrical engineering companies announced the
rejection of a take-over bid made by the larger, more
generalized MLT Group. The Board of Directors stated
that this was the decision of the majority of
shareholders and the announcement kept the price
of Hargraves shares where it had stood before the bid
had been made. The Chairman was known to be very
relieved by the decision as he could see no
advantage for the shareholders, the company, or its
employees in the take-over despite evidence
indicating that share prices are proportional to a
company’s size.
(If the take-over had occurred, share prices for
Hargraves would have gone down).

Q7) Although people are buying less sugar to add to
their food, the percentage of sugar eaten in
manufactured foods is increasing sharply. In
manufactured food, sugar is often referred to on the
label as fructose, sucrose, or dextrose. Most studies
show that the human body cannot tell the difference
between fructose and sucrose. Because of the
increase in childhood obesity, there is a concern at
the growing compulsion to eat over-sugared food. No
studies prove that consuming large amounts of sugar
causes coronary heart disease, however. Also, sugar
does not by itself make people fat.
(There is no correlation between the overconsumption
of sugar and coronary heart disease).
Q8) A few "Safe As Houses" alarms have been
redesigned in an attempt to reduce the large number
of complaints where alarms have sounded by
accident. One of the new types of alarms is less
sensitive than its predecessors. Studies have shown
that these newer alarms are rarely activated for no
reason. "Safe as Houses" still sells a number of the
original, sensitive alarm systems, because the
increase in threshold for motion detection means
that the new style alarms may fail to register break-
in where limited force is being used.
(The new alarm systems should better protect homes
than the previous system).
Q9) A newly developed process of creating artificial
skin may be useful for treating burns and wounds.
The established method of treating such injuries is
using a skin graft taken from another, usually
unseen, part of the body. However, artificial skin,
grown in the lab from cells called fibroblasts, has
shown in a handful of trials to have better healing
properties than "living skin" and a lower tendency
towards scarring. The process is currently being
refined by researchers, who maintain that the wide
availability of artificial skin could completely
transform the way burns and other skin damage are
treated.
(The artificial skin grafting process is readily available).
Q10) In the future, it may be possible to construct
environments in space, capable of supporting
significant numbers of inhabitants in conditions that
resemble those on Earth. New manufacturing
technologies are being studied, which will enable
work to be done in space by means of a combination
of heat and kinetic energy. It has been shown that
steel casting and welding is possible, heating the
metal using a combination of sunlight and electrical
energy. Solar power provides manufacturers with a
readily available natural power resource and this
energy can be intensified for use in manufacturing
with the utilization of an arrangement of
maneuverable mirrors. Theoretically, space
manufacturing could require only a very small
amount of material being brought from Earth.
(A combination of solar power, electrical energy, and
kinetic energy may be used in the manufacturing of
structures in space.)
Q11) Hargraves, one of the country's leading
specialist electrical engineering companies
announced the rejection of a take-over bid made by
the larger, more generalized MLT Group. The Board of
Directors stated that this was the decision of the
majority of shareholders and the announcement kept
the price of Hargraves shares where it had stood
before the bid had been made. The Chairman was
known to be very relieved by the decision as he could
see no advantage for the shareholders, the company,
or its employees in the take-over despite evidence
indicating that share prices are proportional to a
company’s size.
(Some shareholders were proponents of the take-over).
Q12) A UN report has warned of the potential
problems of global warming. If the production of
greenhouse gases continues at the current rate, this
will result in the melting of ice sheets in Greenland
and The Antarctic. The consequences of this will be
rising sea levels, which will endanger 145 million
people. In response to the problem, the report
observes the need for an immediate international
agreement on reducing emissions.
(Greenhouse gases are produced in greater quantities
in Greenland and The Antarctic, resulting in melting
ice sheets in these areas.)
Q13) Wi-Fi technology, which allows users to
wirelessly connect to the Internet, has an obvious
aesthetic benefit in that it can remove some of the
unsightly wires which surround computers. However,
Wi-Fi technology is also beneficial for businesses as it
allows employees to work more flexibly, while it also
negates the need for businesses to install expensive
cabling, which is particularly useful if their office is in
a rented building. As a result of the popularity of Wi-
Fi, laws have had to be reviewed, and there have
been convictions where people have been using
someone else's Wi-Fi without paying for the service.
These reviews of the law are crucial in ensuring that
Wi-Fi is presented as a secure form of technology, as
only then will it retain the support of businesses.
(Companies that own their office space may still want
to use wired Internet access to avoid any lawsuits
against them).
Q14) A report from a prestigious university has urged
the world's richest countries to consider the
precarious position of bird species from around the
world The study suggests that acting now could
ensure the survival of 400 to 900 species of land
birds that are at risk because of the action of
humans. The report pays particular attention to the
dangers faced by those species which are highly
specialized, and may not be able to adapt to changes
in their environment. Richer countries currently have
little awareness of the dangers faced by bird species
around the world, and tend to concentrate on the
preservation of local species instead.
(Rich countries show little awareness of the need to
preserve bird species.)
Q15) Although people are buying less sugar to add to
their food, the percentage of sugar eaten in
manufactured foods is increasing sharply. In
manufactured food, sugar is often referred to on the
label as fructose, sucrose, or dextrose. Most studies
show that the human body cannot tell the difference
between fructose and sucrose. Because of the
increase in childhood obesity, there is a concern at
the growing compulsion to eat over-sugared food. No
studies prove that consuming large amounts of sugar
causes coronary heart disease, however. Also, sugar
does not by itself make people fat.
(Some studies show that the human body treats
sucrose and fructose differently).
Q16) Despite decreases in the miles traveled by the
average cyclist in recent years, the increase in
bicycle sales over the last 5 years has meant a
corresponding increase in cycle accidents. This
increase is especially marked amongst teenagers and
young children. Last year, 45% of all bicycle
causalities were under 14 years of age and another
20% under 20 years of age. The provisional figures
for this year show some improvement, but the fact
remains that the number of cyclists of all ages
injured each year is unacceptably high.
(Bicycle accidents are more a function of the average
distance travelled than the number of bicycles on the
road).
Q17) Staff training can have a number of objectives.
It can be educational, aiming to develop the
knowledge, skills, and abilities of the trainees; it can
be a vehicle to promote company policy or values; or,
finally, it can raise levels of staff satisfaction by
ensuring employees are able to improve their
existing skills. Lively debate usually accompanies the
allocation of expenditure to the annual training
budget. Critics argue that certain costs associated
with such programs could be scaled down, and those
courses which are unproductive could be cut.
(Employees that have the opportunity to improve
their skills are more satisfied with their jobs.)
Q18) Despite vehicle improvements and campaigns
for road safety, many injuries and fatalities are still
caused by collisions and other incidents involving
vehicles. According to the investigations in the
United States, some of these accidents could be
prevented through the development of a mobile
internet network. All of the cars on a stretch of road
would be linked to each other, comprising the mobile
network. Only one of these vehicles would need to be
connected to the Internet to download travel news to
the mobile network. The studies highlight the safety
advantages of such a system, which would enable
drivers to find out about accidents and potential
dangers as they happen and in relation to their
particular location. Drivers and emergency service
teams would have detailed information about
problematic areas. There are, however, possible
drawbacks to the development of such networks,
including that the availability of data within them
could facilitate privacy infringements.
(A mobile network would allow for drivers to ascertain
the distance between their location and an accident
ahead).

Q19) Timed examinations have always played an
influential role in assessing the abilities of students;
however, with increasing worries that pupils are
plagiarizing material from the Internet for their final
year assignments, there is going to be a renewed
emphasis on traditional supervised assessment,
albeit in a revised format. The new form of controlled
assessment will still allow students to conduct
independent research on the Internet and participate
in beneficial, practical activities, such as educational
trips, but it will also require students to present their
final conclusions under supervised conditions within
their school. It is hoped that these controlled
assessments will maintain the integrity of their
school qualifications, while also not disadvantaging
those students who become stressed by traditional
timed examinations.
(The students' use of the Internet will be uninhibited
by this new form of assessmen)t.
Q20) The early chaos of the home computer industry
in the United States (US), where it was developed,
probably had a more detrimental effect in Europe
than it did in the United States. All of the innovations
in the field were companies which were too small to
cope with or understand foreign sales. As a result all
US companies sold exclusively through European
distributors, some of which were only interested in
making maximum profits in a minimum amount of
time. Home computing in Europe got off to a slow
start because greedy distributors worked through
incompetent suppliers, none of which had any real
interest in the long term future of the technology.
(The use of distributors in Europe eased the burden of
foreign sales for small technology companies in the
United States).
Q21) A newly developed process of creating artificial
skin may be useful for treating burns and wounds.
The established method of treating such injuries is
using a skin graft taken from another, usually
unseen, part of the body. However, artificial skin,
grown in the lab from cells called fibroblasts, has
shown in a handful of trials to have better healing
properties than "living skin" and a lower tendency
towards scarring. The process is currently being
refined by researchers, who maintain that the wide
availability of artificial skin could completely
transform the way burns and other skin damage are
treated.
(Artificial skin and living skin are identical).
Q22) Sagas Stores enjoys an international reputation
for quality and style. Nowhere is this more important
than in the dress and appearance of its staff. The
company sets minimum standards of appearance
which are demanded of all shop floor staff, although
some departments have specific additional
requirements. For all staff, hair must be clean, tidy
and well cut at all times. "Designer Corner" operates
a different staff dress code where business dress
must be worn. For a woman, this would be a tailored
suit, with a white or cream blouse. Men should wear
dark grey trousers together with a white shirt and
navy blazer.
(Additional articles of apparel such as jewelry for
women and ties for men are acceptable.)
Q23) Wi-Fi technology, which allows users to
wirelessly connect to the Internet, has an obvious
aesthetic benefit in that it can remove some of the
unsightly wires which surround computers. However,
Wi-Fi technology is also beneficial for businesses as it
allows employees to work more flexibly, while it also
negates the need for businesses to install expensive
cabling, which is particularly useful if their office is in
a rented building. As a result of the popularity of Wi-
Fi, laws have had to be reviewed, and there have
been convictions where people have been using
someone else's Wi-Fi without paying for the service.
These reviews of the law are crucial in ensuring that
Wi-Fi is presented as a secure form of technology, as
only then will it retain the support of businesses.
(Wireless internet access has the fastest transfer of
information via the Internet).
Q24) In the future, it may be possible to construct
environments in space, capable of supporting
significant numbers of inhabitants in conditions that
resemble those on Earth. New manufacturing
technologies are being studied, which will enable
work to be done in space by means of a combination
of heat and kinetic energy. It has been shown that
steel casting and welding is possible, heating the
metal using a combination of sunlight and electrical
energy. Solar power provides manufacturers with a
readily available natural power resource and this
energy can be intensified for use in manufacturing
with the utilization of an arrangement of
maneuverable mirrors. Theoretically, space
manufacturing could require only a very small
amount of material being brought from Earth.
(The main point of this passage is to emphasize the
gross amount of materials needed to construct
environments in space).
Q25) Sagas Stores enjoys an international reputation
for quality and style. Nowhere is this more important
than in the dress and appearance of its staff. The
company sets minimum standards of appearance
which are demanded of all shop floor staff, although
some departments have specific additional
requirements. For all staff, hair must be clean, tidy
and well cut at all times. "Designer Corner" operates
a different staff dress code where business dress
must be worn. For a woman, this would be a tailored
suit, with a white or cream blouse. Men should wear
dark grey trousers together with a white shirt and
navy blazer.
(Female staff in "Designer Corner" cannot not wear
tailored suits.)
Q26) Economic research has identified a trend
exhibited by one in six Britons of hiding cash in their
homes instead of investing it. This is termed the
"Biscuit Tin Economy." It is estimated that $3.5
billion is currently hidden in homes across the
country. While there are various reasons for hiding
cash, 6% are doing so to conceal it from their
partners and 4% believe their money to be safer at
home than in a bank. Researchers maintain that
these actions demonstrate economic folly, and that,
as a result, Britons are sacrificing up the $174 million
in interest every year. This "Biscuit Tin Economy" is
betraying those who trust in it, as it renders their
hidden money both unproductive and potentially
unsafe, whereas it could be profitably invested in
stocks or a high-interest savings plan.
(Four percent of Britons are sacrificing potential
interest they could gain on the money that they hide
away in their home).
Q27) Staff training can have a number of objectives.
It can be educational, aiming to develop the
knowledge, skills, and abilities of the trainees. It can
be a vehicle to promote company policies or values.
Finally, it can raise levels of staff satisfaction by
ensuring employees are able to improve their
existing skills. Lively debate usually accompanies the
allocation of expenditure to the annual training
budget. Critics argue that certain costs associated
with such programs could be scaled down, and those
courses which are unproductive could be cut.
(Staff training gets support from some individuals
responsible for allocating funds within organizations.)
Q28) A report from a prestigious university has urged
the world's richest countries to consider the
precarious position of bird species from around the
world The study suggests that acting now could
ensure the survival of 400 to 900 species of land
birds that are at risk because of the action of
humans. The report pays particular attention to the
dangers faced by those species which are highly
specialized, and may not be able to adapt to changes
in their environment. Richer countries currently have
little awareness of the dangers faced by bird species
around the world, and tend to concentrate on the
preservation of local species instead.
(The report's main focus is on bird species located in
third-world countries.)
Q29) A UN report has warned of the potential
problems of global warming. If the production of
greenhouse gases continues at the current rate, this
will result in the melting of ice sheets in Greenland
and The Antarctic. The consequences of this will be
rising sea levels, which will endanger 145 million
people. In response to the problem, the report
observes the need for an immediate international
agreement on reducing emissions.
(Reducing emissions will help to slow down the
progress of global warming).
Q30) Despite vehicle improvements and campaigns
for road safety, many injuries and fatalities are still
caused by collisions and other incidents involving
vehicles. According to the investigations in the
United States, some of these accidents could be
prevented through the development of a mobile
internet network. All of the cars on a stretch of road
would be linked to each other, comprising the mobile
network. Only one of these vehicles would need to be
connected to the Internet to download travel news to
the mobile network. The studies highlight the safety
advantages of such a system, which would enable
drivers to find out about accidents and potential
dangers as they happen and in relation to their
particular location. Drivers and emergency service
teams would have detailed information about
problematic areas. There are, however, possible
drawbacks to the development of such networks,
including that the availability of data within them
could facilitate privacy infringements.
(All of the cars included in the mobile network can be
connected to the Internet.)

D op of this thread advised we practice from either shl or asessment day.co.uk . I noticed
Asessment day gives you the result and shows you the ones you got right or wrong and even has corrections with tips to answer d question wch shl does not have .they are different question s but same format and I believe d asessment day site would help us know aw we are expected to answer those verbal questions.
U can check page 1 again 2 confirm d asessment day website

What makes the verbal on shldirect more challenging is the fact that the words in the passage are crammed together making it harder to locate relevant points on time. Those on assessmentday are legible and well spaced which is a delight to read. I scored a 7/30 in my first practice session on shldirect and improved significantly to 18/30 in the next one. It's a gradual process. Guys we shouldnt concentrate on Numerical only cos Verbal sef dey fall person hand.

yetseyi: D op of this thread advised we practice from either shl or asessment day.co.uk . I noticed
Asessment day gives you the result and shows you the ones you got right or wrong and even has corrections with tips to answer d question wch shl does not have .they are different question s but same format and I believe d asessment day site would help us know aw we are expected to answer those verbal questions.
U can check page 1 again 2 confirm d asessment day website

you are so right, I wonder y they don't show d solutions on shldirect. .btw, I hav improved

MarvellousGod: you are so right, I wonder y they don't show d solutions on shldirect. .btw, I hav improved

1 week gone.. And I haven't opened any SHL material..
Mhen, I need Morale

my email is ehisbobo2003@yahoo.com. I also need d SHL materials. Thanks.

pls does the test comprise only verbal and numerical sections?

ednut1:

yeeee ...all these short passages you posted, I thought it's one passage to 4 questions ds one you're posting one question to each passage

Ednut1, you shouldn't have posted the questions here. It's very wrong. Don't you remember agreeing to a confidentiality agreement before you started the test? You should have directed others to the test site (shldirect.com) where they can easily register and take free tests.
Oh, and by the way, the verbal is 19 minutes, not 17 like you posted.

dolapobello1: Ednut1, you shouldn't have posted the questions here. It's very wrong. Don't you remember agreeing to a confidentiality agreement before you started the test? You should have directed others to the test site (shldirect.com) where they can easily register and take free tests.
Oh, and by the way, the verbal is 19 minutes, not 17 like you posted.

u don strt again, i didnt copy it from der site anoda site, go report na

@ednut1, you will get answers to the practice questions you posted above from 2009 GMAT(hard copy) if you can lay your hands on one. I would have written out the answers with explanations for you but no time! They are pretty simple than the main questions. The main rule is don't assume any idea other than that contained in the passage even if it contradicts what you believe. Reading the questions first to find the answers directly without reading the passage is not applicable to most questions as they are constructed in such a way that the whole parts are intertwined, remember most of the passages are culled from the larger and broader ones.
SPEED and ACCURACY are what the test is all about! Success to us all!

I'm having second thoughts about taking these tests.I'm a young graduate of Electrical/Electronics Engineering and going for such jobs will mean saying goodbye to my Engineering career.Still thinking though

eHustler: @ednut1, you will get answers to the practice questions you posted above from 2009 GMAT(hard copy) if you can lay your hands on one. I would have written out the answers with explanations for you but no time! They are pretty simple than the main questions. The main rule is don't assume any idea other than that contained in the passage even if it contradicts what you believe. Reading the questions first to find the answers directly without reading the passage is not applicable to most questions as they are constructed in such a way that the whole parts are intertwined, remember most of the passages are culled from the larger and broader ones.
SPEED and ACCURACY are what the test is all about! Success to us all!

correct guy, ur head is der

sleekch1c:
No p. Babe........later tonight I'll do dat.cheers!

Fenks so much!

Just got a reminder from PwC to complete my online assessments before sunday, 8 December, 2013.

Plz friends send mi a copy of shl past questions would b greatful, larrymontana63@gmail.com tkns and jah bless

Plz can u forword to mi plz

I also need d shl materials plzzzz(hafeedz01@gmail.com).. peeps dt av rcvd shld kindly share. Rcvd d reminder msg 2

see guys practising i never even open one shl material edut1 thank for the verbal you pasted the answers will be good combo.
Seems peeps have free internet for their area with the way una dey practise abeg make una invite me come una area.

eHustler: @ednut1, you will get answers to the practice questions you posted above from 2009 GMAT(hard copy) if you can lay your hands on one. I would have written out the answers with explanations for you but no time! They are pretty simple than the main questions. The main rule is don't assume any idea other than that contained in the passage even if it contradicts what you believe. Reading the questions first to find the answers directly without reading the passage is not applicable to most questions as they are constructed in such a way that the whole parts are intertwined, remember most of the passages are culled from the larger and broader ones.
SPEED and ACCURACY are what the test is all about! Success to us all!

hello ehustler, I will be glad if you can send me the answers to the questions to my mail, without the explanation. ..just use T, F or CS..I don't know if you can..my mail is blessedme979@yahoo.com. .

Pls does anyone knowshow to go about the assessmentday.co.uk practice test...cos I tried and it was asking me to pay 29$ I did my first practice test and got 11/30 whic is supposed to be 36% but after d test I was scored 46% so I think they grade for speed as well as accuracy cos I did d test in 15 mins.....pls contributions are welcome..

Tmany: see guys practising i never even open one shl material edut1 thank for the verbal you pasted the answers will be good combo.
Seems peeps have free internet for their area with the way una dey practise abeg make una invite me come una area.

na modem fins na, remove sim from fone put for modem

I wouldn't mind also sylvo4real2000@yahoo.com

MarvellousGod: hello ehustler, I will be glad if you can send me the answers to the questions to my mail, without the explanation. ..just use T, F or CS..I don't know if you can..my mail is blessedme979@yahoo.com. .