front 1 Which statement best describes the author's feelings about the
circus?A.Implies that only children enjoy the experience.
B.Recommends attending a circus.
C.Believes the circus evokes excitement and wonder in people of
all ages.
D.Thinks that modern circuses cannot compare to ancient Roman spectacles. | back 1 - Believes the circus evokes excitement and wonder in people of
all ages.
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front 2 What is the definition of "cavorting" in the second paragraph?
- Hitting each other.
- Running and jumping.
- Dancing and frolicking.
- Acting in a playful
manner.
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front 3 What information is given in the paragraph?
- Earnest Hemingway did not like circuses.
- "Circus" is an Italian word.
- The Romans
staged extravaganzas.
- The costumes of the clowns are
outrageous.
| back 3 3.The Romans staged extravaganzas. |
front 4 Why is making counterfeit copies of the one-dollar bill difficult?
- The formula for the ink used is kept a secret.
- The
intricate designs on the seals are hard to copy.
- The paper
used is a special blend of materials
- Americans don't know
enough about the one-dollar bill
| back 4 1.The formula for the ink used is kept a secret. |
front 5 By writing this passage, the author intended to
- defend the use of the one-dollar bill.
- entertain
with a story about the development of the one-dollar bill
- share some little known facts about the one-dollar bill.
- teach the reader everything there is to know about the
one-dollar bill.
| back 5 3.share some little known facts about the one-dollar bill. |
front 6 What is implied by the message, The One Dollar Bill? | back 6 It is a fabulously historical document |
front 7 We often accidentally wash dollar bills, why is that not a problem? | back 7 Because the dollar bills are made of cotton and linen, so they wash easily |
front 8 In the third sentence of the passage, the word minute means? | |
front 9 How often are the Summer Olympic Games held?
- Once a decade.
- Annually.
- Every four
years.
- Every two years.
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front 10 Where were the Games held in 2008?
- Munich.
- China.
- New York.
- Australia.
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front 11 What is the meaning of the word "roots" as used in the
third paragraph?
- To wish the success of.
- A musical tone upon which
a piece of music is based.
- The part of a plant under the
ground.
- To dig in the earth with a snout.
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front 12 What is the main reason that athletes want to participate in the Olympics?
- They have a patriotic pride in their performance.
- They can win a scholarship for future education.
- They
get a sizable stipend for their performance.
- Travel to
foreign countries.
| back 12 - They have a patriotic pride in their performance.
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front 13 Which statement is supported by the passage?
- in the late 1900s, public opinion on coffee shifted from
positive to negative.
- in the 1800s, American colonists saw
coffee as a healthy stimulant.
- in the 1600s, some believed
that coffee caused erectile dysfunction.
- In the 2000s,
studies showed negative health effects of coffee consumption.
| back 13 3.in the 1600s, some believed that coffee caused erectile dysfunction. |
front 14 Which statement is supported by the passage?
- There is no reported evidence of any link between coffee
consumption and stroke.
- Published studies have found that
drinking coffee may increase the risk of heart attack
- Recent studies indicate that coffee consumption increases the
risk of liver cancer
- There is some scientific evidence that
drinking coffee reduces indigestion.
| back 14 2.Published studies have found that drinking coffee may increase the
risk of heart attack |
front 15 Which statement is a detail from the passage?
- Doctors in England once believed coffee would cause
alcoholism
- A study showed coffee increases the risk of liver
cancer.
- CNN reported that coffee was viewed as a health food
by many.
- Caffeine is an antidiuretic that can strengthen
the prostate
| back 15 3.CNN reported that coffee was viewed as a health food by many. |
front 16 What is the meaning of the word insomnia as mentioned in the third paragraph?
- Difficulty sleeping.
- Dizziness.
- .
Drowsiness.
- Double vision
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front 17 What is the main idea of the passage?
- Coffee consumption has been linked to many diseases.
- Coffee is better for one's health than generally believed.
- Public opinion on the health effects of coffee has changed over
time.
- More studies are needed to determine the effects of
coffee on health.
| back 17 3.Public opinion on the health effects of coffee has changed over time. |
front 18 When taking a subjective examination, you will find questions like.
- True & False
- Multiple Choice
- Matching
- Definitions
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front 19 Compared to objective exams, essay test contain:
- No good answers
- More questions
- Fewer
questions
- Harder questions
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front 20 From the article the reader can conclude that a test containing
true-false question is called:
- Subjective
- Rejective
- Objective.
- Dejective
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front 21 Compared to objective exams, subjective tests contain:
- More questions.
- Fewer questions.
- Harder
questions.
- No good answers.
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front 22 In answering subjective questions the student should,
- Include more than is asked
- Keep it brief and
specific
3.Write out the words-true or false
4.Capitalize the matching letters | back 22 2.Keep it brief and specific |
front 23 When taking an exam, you should divide your time
- Into three or four short segment
- To allow more time
for the difficult questions
- .Equally between all
questions
- .So that you have time to check and change
answer
| back 23 2.To allow more time for the difficult questions |
front 24 In the above passage, the word "subjective" refers to test
questions that:
- Allow you to choose an answer
- Are matching
- Are true or false
- Require you to write your own
answer
| back 24 4.Require you to write your own answer |
front 25 The author's reason for writing this piece seems to be to:
- persuade the reader.
- entertain the reader.
- teach the reader.
- inform the reader.
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front 26 In this passage, the word "embark" means to:
- put or go on board a ship.
- begin an
undertaking.
- speak harshly to others.
- remove the
covering from a tree.
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front 27 What body of water does The Golden Gate Bridge cross?
- Pacific Ocean.
- Golden Gate Strait.
- San
Francisco Bay.
- Marin Strait.
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front 28 Why was the roadway so dangerous to build?
- There weren't enough materials available to build the
road.
- The men would fall to their deaths.
- The
workers might get hit by passing cars.
- If the road wasn't
balanced, it would collapse.
| back 28 4.If the road wasn't balanced, it would collapse. |
front 29 4.Which part of the bridge was built first
-Anchorages | |
front 30 1.Which statement from the selection presents a fact rather than an opinion?
- One of the worst voice qualities is harshness.
- Harsh voice qualities usually come from too much tension in the
throat and jaw.
- Your voice will sound unpleasant if it is
shrill, grating, hard, piercing, brassy, too loud, or too
nasal.
- Because tension occurs in higher pitched voices,
women tend to have shriller voices than men, which usually makes
them less desirable public speaker, newscasters, or political
candidates.
| back 30 2.Harsh voice qualities usually come from too much tension in the
throat and jaw. |
front 31 What is stated in this paragraph?
- Some men have harsh voices.
- Relaxed people often
have harsh voices.
- Women make less appealing political
candidates.
- Not everyone finds a harsh voice irritating.
| back 31 3.Women make less appealing political candidates. |
front 32 3.The information presented is
- Slanted in favor of newscasters
- Slanted against
people with deep voice
- slanted against people with piercing
voices.
- balance in its approach.
| back 32 3.slanted against people with piercing voices |
front 33 The author seems to:
- prefer low pitched tones
- be an experienced public
speaker
- prefer shrill, grating, and brassy voice
- have no reactions to different voices.
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front 34 - One of the worst voice qualities is?
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front 35 Which literary genre best defines this passage?
- Realistic fiction.
- Narrative nonfiction.
- Essay.
- Speech.
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front 36 According to the passage, which statement is false?
- Lake water is produced as a result of the runoff.
- The compound for a single drop of water is H₂O.
- Water
is an essential element for living things.
- Puffy, cotton
clouds are the result of a heating process.
| back 36 4.Puffy, cotton clouds are the result of a heating process. |
front 37 Which sentence uses the word laden the same as in the passage?
- As the rain continued, the water trickled down the empty,
laden street.
- When the storm cleared, you could see the
cloudless, laden sky.
- The laden trumpets sounded when the
stadium became crowded with fans.
- The bowl of cereal
overflowed when it became too laden with milk.
| back 37 - As the rain continued, the water trickled down the empty, laden
street.
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front 38 Which transitional expression best replaces the underlined word in
the following sentence: "Ultimately, condensation happens when
water vapor cools."
- Moreover.
- While.
- Furthermore.
- Since.
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front 39 What is the meaning of the word composed in the first paragraph?
- To consist of
- To be uniquely discovered
- To
be set apart
- To be surprised
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front 40 What is the main idea of this passage?
- Water is formed from the joining of two hydrogen atoms to
one atom of oxygen.
- Water is a versatile and important
universal solvent.
- The different components of the water
cycle are precipitation, evaporation, and condensation. The
explanation of the different components of the water cycle
- Rain is a trivial part of the life cycle.
| back 40 3.The different components of the water cycle are precipitation,
evaporation, and condensation. The explanation of the different
components of the water cycle |
front 41 Which statement is not a detail from the passage?
- A single drop of water is made of a couple of hydrogen atoms
and oxygen atoms.
- Evaporation takes place when liquid water
changes into water vapor.
- Water that is not absorbed is
called runoff.
- Condensation fails to happen when water
vapor cools and changes back into droplets of liquid.
| back 41 4.Condensation fails to happen when water vapor cools and changes
back into droplets of liquid. |
front 42 What was the author's primary purpose for writing this essay?
- To persuade the reader to conserve water
- To
persuade the reader that runoff is not the best way to collect
water
- To analyze different types of runoff
- To
inform the reader about the stages of the water cycle
| back 42 4.To inform the reader about the stages of the water cycle |
front 43 What can the reader conclude from this passage about ponds and lakes?
- They are examples of groundwater reservoirs.
- They
are not important in the collection of runoffs.
- They do
not play a role in water collection.
- They consist of only
water collected through precipitation.
| back 43 - They are examples of groundwater reservoirs.
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front 44 Knowing that the cooling of water vapor results in condensation, one
could conclude that _______ is/are a factor in the evaporation process.
- Humidity
- Heat
- Electrons
- Runoff
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front 45 The passage states that phobias can cause physical ailments. Which
are examples of those physical ailments?
- Sore throat and headaches.
- Ulcers and high blood
pressure.
- Itching and blurred vision.
- Anemia and
depression.
| back 45 2.Ulcers and high blood pressure. |
front 46 According to the passage, which of the following are types of phobias?
- Anxiety Phobia.
- Specific Phobias, Panic Disorder
,Social Phobia
- Fear Disorder.
- Cluster Phobia
| back 46 2.Specific Phobias, Panic Disorder ,Social Phobia |
front 47 What does the author want the reader to know about phobias?
- That people can gain control over phobias.
- Phobias
help people to survive threats.
- Phobias only happen in
social settings.
- That phobias are debilitating.
| back 47 - That people can gain control over phobias.
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front 48 The author suggests several ways to deal with phobias. Which is not a
strategy to deal with phobias?
- Visualizing.
- Taking medication.
- Talking.
- Breathing deeply.
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front 49 The passage says that having fears is normal and good. According to
the passage, why is having a phobia not normal and good? Because phobias
- are terminal, meaning they never go away.
- are
extreme and unreasonable.
- cause harm to other people.
- always require medication.
| back 49 2.are extreme and unreasonable. |
front 50 When the author wrote this passage, he/she intended
- to suggest to doctors ways to heal Insomnia.
- to
explain insomnia and propose some solution for the condition.
- to convince readers that insomnia is not a real medical
condition. maybe
- it to be a satire for those with
insomnia.
| back 50 2.to explain insomnia and propose some solution for the condition. |
front 51 What is stated in the passage?
- Physical illnesses can cause chronic Insomnia.
- There is no cure for insomnia. You just have to live with
it.
- People with insomnia are totally healthy except for
the insomnia.
- Insomnia is easily fixed through taking
medication.
| back 51 - Physical illnesses can cause chronic Insomnia.
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front 52 Which is a solution to insomnia?
- Taking a restful break and having sleep hygiene. maybe
- Developing good sleep habits and taking herbs and spices.
- Using non-pharmacological therapies and seeing a
psychiatrist.
- Kicking off the blankets and concentrating on
the ceiling.
| back 52 2.Developing good sleep habits and taking herbs and spices. |
front 53 Insomnia affects intellectual abilities because it
- alters your verbal communication abilities.
- causes
a deficit in memory, concentration, and attention.
- causes
you to fall asleep at work.
- causes an increased appetite
so you gain unwanted weight.
| back 53 2.causes a deficit in memory, concentration, and attention. |
front 54 Throughout this passage the word suit means
- Any of the four sets into which a deck of cards is
divided.
- A set of clothing to be worn together.
- To
be convenient or right for.
- To request or appeal
persistently.
| back 54 1.Any of the four sets into which a deck of cards is divided. |
front 55 In the passage, a trick is described as
- A specific card the dealer gives to the person to her
right.
- A book that gives strategies on how to win at
Bridge.
- A collection of one card played by each of four
players.
- A special look given to your partner across the
table.
| back 55 3.A collection of one card played by each of four players. |
front 56 The author wants the reader to feel
- As though the game of Bridge is too hard for novices to
learn.
- frustrated and confused about playing bridge
- confident and excited about learning the game of bridge
- Overwhelmed by all the rules for the games of Bridge
| back 56 3.confident and excited about learning the game of bridge |
front 57 The passage explicitly states
- the Ace card is always the lowest card.
- that the
highest card within the "trump" suit always wins the
trick.
- that there is a pile of "leftover cards that is
placed in the middle of the game table.
- that If a player
cannot follow suit, she loses her turn to the next player.
| back 57 2.that the highest card within the "trump" suit always wins
the trick. |
front 58 The passage implies that
- bridge is only for women.
- bridge is only for older
people.
- bridge is an extremely easy game to play.
- playing bridge requires concentration.
| back 58 4.playing bridge requires concentration. |
front 59 What is implied by this paragraph?
- Obesity is a more serious problem than alcoholism.
- We need stronger laws to control drunk drivers.
- We
should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.
- Alcohol
should be banned.
| back 59 3.We should eat and drink in reasonable quantities. |
front 60 The author seems to
- favor moderation.
- oppose drinking alcohol.
- oppose regulation of personal habits.
- favor a strict
diet.
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front 61 The information presented in this article is
- against drinking alcohol.
- against eating and
drinking.
- unbiased in its approach.
- against eating
rich foods.
| back 61 2.against eating and drinking. |
front 62 As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term
"concomitant" means
- accompanying.
- separate.
- unpredictable.
- quiet.
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front 63 The passage implies that:
- primary care physicians should work out of emergency
rooms.
- insurance companies are getting rich.
- there
is a crisis in numbers management in the healthcare industry.
- indigent people should not be allowed into emergency rooms.
| back 63 3.there is a crisis in numbers management in the healthcare industry. |
front 64 According to the passage, why are more and more people using
emergency rooms for minor illnesses?
- They cannot afford the co-payment or deductible required by
insurance.
- Patients want to continue the cycle of healthcare
already established.
- The insurance companies require
hospital visits for all illnesses.
- The doctors in emergency
rooms are more skilled.
| back 64 - They cannot afford the co-payment or deductible required by
insurance.
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front 65 Which statement from the passage is an opinion, rather than a fact?
- If we don't change the way the healthcare game is played,
we're all going to lose.
- Emergency rooms are seeing people
with insurance.
- Hospitals are raising emergency room
costs.
- People cannot afford the premium or the
co-payment.
| back 65 - If we don't change the way the healthcare game is played, we're
all going to lose.
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front 66 According to the passage, why are insurance companies raising
insurance rates?
- Hospitals are passing down the costs of taking care of
people without insurance.
- Hospitals are mismanaged and
therefore are overspending their budgets.
- Doctors are
demanding higher salaries.
- They need to make more money to
stay competitive.
| back 66 - Hospitals are passing down the costs of taking care of people
without insurance.
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front 67 In sentence number three, the word premium means:
-
An amount to be paid for an insurance policy.
- A gift provided with a purchase.
- Something highly
valued or esteemed.
- An addition to ordinary wages; a
bonus.
| back 67 1.An amount to be paid for an insurance policy. |
front 68 The paragraph states that both labor and management------
- are inflexible in bargaining.
- can benefit from a
well-designed factory.
- have been responsible for bad
factory design.
- care little about the layout in most
factories.
| back 68 2.can benefit from a well-designed factory. |
front 69 The paragraph suggests that the purpose of a factory layout is for:
- safety and profit.
- compliance with insurance
company requirements.
- meeting government regulations.
- maintenance of machinery.
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