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According to the passage, vitamins are
food particles
essential nutrients
miscellaneous substances
major food groups
How many vitamins must be derived from nourishment?
5
7
8
13
The author implies that foods
supply some but not all necessary vitamins
should be fortified with all vitamins
are equivalent in vitamin content
supplement some but not all necessary vitamins
The phrase “daily diet” is closest in meaning to
weight loss or gain
sufficient quantities
nourishment intake
vitamin tablets
A continual lack of one vitamin in a person’s diet is
contagious
desirable
preposterous
dangerous
With which of the following statements would the author be most likely to agree?
A varied diet needs to be supplemented with vitamins.
An inclusive diet can provide all necessary vitamins.
Vitamins cannot be consistently obtained from food.
Vitamins should come from capsules in purified form.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
Adopting vitamins to control weight
The individual’s diet for optimum health
Vitamin categorization and medical application
The place of vitamins in nutrition
What is true about geothermal energy production worldwide?
Because it is a new idea, very few countries are geothermal energy sources
Only countries in the Southern Hemisphere are using geothermal energy on a large scale
Until the cost of geothermal energy becomes competitive, it will not be used globally
Geothermal energy is already being used in a number of nations, but it is not yet a major source of power
The word "approaching" in the passage is closest in meaning to
hardly
mostly
nearly
briefly
The word "that" in the passage refers to
electricity
cost
energy
people
In paragraph 2, the author states that geothermal energy is considered a nonrenewable resource because
The production of geothermal energy is a natural process
Geothermal energy comes from the Earth
We are not using very much geothermal energy now
We could use more geothermal energy than is naturally replaced
According to paragraph 3, the heat flow necessary for the production of geothermal energy
Is like solar heat on the Earth’s surface
Happens near tectonic plate boundaries
Must always be artificially increased
May be impractical because of its location
The word considerable in the passage is closest in meaning to
large
dangerous
steady
unexpected
In paragraph 5, the author mentions the atmospheric pollution and waste products for fossil fuel and nuclear power
To introduce the discussion of pollution caused by geothermal energy development and production
To contrast pollution caused by fossil fuels and nuclear power with pollution caused by geothermal production
To argue that geothermal production does not cause pollution like other sources of energy do
To discourage the use of raw materials and chemicals in the production of energy because of pollution
According to paragraph 6, the production of geothermal energy in Hawaii is controversial for all of the following reason EXCEPT
The volcanoes in Hawaii could be disrupted by the rapid release of geothermal energy
The rainforest might be damaged during the construction of the geothermal energy plant
The native people are concerned that geothermal energy is disrespectful to their cultural traditions
Some Hawaiians oppose using geothermal energy because of their religious beliefs.
The word “which” in the passage refers to
scientific management
Philosophy
productivity
time and motion study
It can be inferred from the first paragraph that
workers welcomed the application of scientific management
Talor’s philosophy is different from the industrial norms
by the early 1900s science had reached a stage where it could be applied to the workplace
workers were no longer exploited after the introduction of scientific management.
According to the passage, Frank Gilbreth discovered how workers could eliminate waste motion by
using special tools such as cameras and clocks
using stop watches
applying scientific management principles
watching his children do their chores
The word “motions” is closest in meaning to
stop watches
habits
actions
special tools
Where in the passage does the author comment that the principles of scientific management were often misunderstood?
Lines 1-5
Lines 6-10
Lines 11-15
Lines 16-20
The word “ dimensions” in line 24 is closest in meaning to
sizes
extents
aspects
standards
All of the following are true except
scientific management was concerned with productivity.
the beginnings of modern management thought commenced in the 19thcentury.
Frank Gilbreth’s fame was enhanced by two of his children writing a book.
analyzing work to increase productivity is not likely to be useful unless all of the dimensions are considered.
The paragraph preceding the passage most likely discussed
why gems are considered valuable
how the Hope Diamond was mined
a diamond other than the Hope Diamond
methods for mining diamonds
The main idea of this passage is that the Hope Diamond
came from India
has moved around a lot
has been cut several times
now resides in the Smithsonian
The pronoun "it" in the passage refers to
its shape
the newly cut diamond
the royal family
the French Revolution
It can be inferred from the passage that the author is not certain
who bought the Hope Diamond in England
who sold the Hope Diamond in England
how the Hope Diamond went from France to England
how big the Hope Diamond was in the nineteenth century
It can be determined from the passage that Henry Hope most likely had how many carats cut off the Hope Diamond?
21.5
45
66.5
67
According to the passage, Mrs. McLean
donated the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian
let her dog wear the Hope Diamond
purchased the Hope Diamond from the French
had the Hope Diamond cut to its present size of 45.5 carats
Which country is NOT mentioned in the passage as a place where the Hope Diamond spent some time?
India
France
England
Denmark
Where in the passage does the author describe what happened to the royal French owners of the diamond?
Lines 7-8
Lines 10-11
Lines 12-14
Lines 15-16
According to paragraph 1, children over the age of three
Learn little language from those around them
Are no longer influenced by the language of their parents
Are influenced more and more by those closer to their own age
First begin to respond to caretaker speech
The word “modeling” in paragraph 1 could best replaced by
demonstrating
mimicking
building
designing
It can be inferred from part.2 that people generally seem
To be able to adapt their language to the level of a child’s language without thinking consciously about it
Quite aware of the use of caretaker speech
To have difficulty using caretaker speech
To use caretaker speech conscious by reducing the complexity of their language
All of the following are mentioned in par.3 as characteristics of caretaker speech EXCEPT
Overemphasized inflections
The use of rhyming sounds
The tendency to repeat oneself
The use of easier words and structures
It is indicated in paragraph 3 that parents tend to
Speak in basically the same way to a one-year-old and a three-year-old
Use language that is far above the language level of a child
Speak in a progressively less complex way as a child matures
Modify their speech according to the language development of a child
The word “reaches” in paragraph 3 could best replaced by
holds on to
takes charge of
arrives at
extends out to
The word “that” in par.4 refers to
an important point
the function
caretaker speech
a child
Which of the following is the author’s main point?
Noise may pose a serious threat to our physical and psychological health
Loud noises signal danger.
Hearing loss is America’s number one nonfatal health problem
The ear is not like the eye.
According to the passage, what is noise?
Unwanted sound
A by-product of technology
Physical and psychological harm
Congestion
Why is noise difficult to measure?
It causes hearing loss.
All people do not respond to it in the same way.
It is unwanted
People become accustomed to it
The word "congested" in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by
hazardous
polluted
crowded
rushed
It can be inferred from the passage that the eye
responds to fear
enjoys greater protection than the ear
increases functions
is damaged by noise
According to the passage, people respond to loud noises in the same way that they respond to
annoyance
disease
damage
danger
The word "it" in the first paragraph refers to
the noise
the quality of life
advancing technology
a by-product
With which of the following statements would the author most probably agree?
Noise is not a serious problem today
Noise is America’s number one problem
Noise is an unavoidable problem in an industrial society
Noise is a complex problem
What is this passage mainly about?
the prejudice that existed in Atlanta
Martin Luther King’s childhood
Martin Luther King’s grandfather
the neighborhood King grew up in
The word “gathering” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by
picking
learning
exciting
meeting
According to the author, King was influenced by
community spirit.
black lawyers.
his mother
his speeches
The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to
achievement
neighborhood
segregation
services
According to the author, blacks in King’s neighborhood were involved in all the following businesses and services EXCEPT.
dentistry
medicine
law
banking
The word “tailors” in paragraph 2 describes people who are associated with which of the following trades?
flower arranging
shoe making
garment making
book binding
According to the author, M.L.
had a difficult childhood
was a good musician as a child.
loved to listen to his grandfather speak
grew up in a relatively rich area of Atlanta.
The provision of mobile phones for children, according to the author, _________.
reduces children’s dependence on their parents
increases positive control by parents
decreases parental interference
increases children’s dependence
It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that children and their parents _________.
emotionally need each other
only temporarily depend on each other
emotionally and physically depend on each other
eternally depend on each other
The author remarks that students nowadays tend to _________.
refuse to go to a college that is far from home
go to college to satisfy their parents’ wish
choose an institution that is close to their home
choose a foreign institution rather than a domestic one
Parents like to be involved in their children’s college experiences because
they are worried about the school’s carelessness
the school often neglects their children
they are afraid of being deprived of happiness
they find their children a source of happiness
The word “vehicles” in the first paragraph may be replaced by _________.
means
methods
ways
instruments
Colleges have had to devise ways of getting parents off campus because _________.
children want complete freedom from their parents’ control
the colleges want to keep parents in the dark about their activities
parents tend to get more involved in their children’s schoolwork
teachers themselves do not want to share information with the parents
By quoting the laws of physics, the author implies that _________.
one should study physics whenever possible
one should never forget old relationships
one should only care about new relationships
one should build more relationships
“Cutting the Apron Strings”, the title of the passage, can be interpreted as _________.
parting with old relationships
being financially independent
standing on your own feet
looking for your own devices
What does the passage mainly discuss?
A tool to assist in making complex decisions.
A comparison of actual decisions and ideal decisions.
Research on how people make decisions.
Differences between long-range and short-range decision making.
The word “essential” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
introductory
changeable
beneficial
fundamental
Of the following steps, which occurs before the others in making a decision worksheet?
Listing the consequences of each solution
Calculating a numerical summary of each solution.
Deciding which consequences are most important.
Writing down all possible solutions.
According to decision-worksheet theory, an optimal decision is defined as one that.
has the fewest variables to consider
uses the most decision worksheets
has the most points assigned to it
is agreed to by the greatest number of people
The author states in paragraph 3 that “On the average, people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once” to explain that
most decisions involve seven steps
human mental capacity has limitations
some people have difficulty making minor as well as major decisions
people can learn to keep more than seven ideas in their minds with practice.
Which of the following terms is defined in the passage?
Proponents (para.1)
Optimal (para.1)
Variables (para.3)
Long-range goals (para.4)
The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to
worksheet
problem
distinction
decision
The passage implies that the audience viewed the 1900 National Automobile Show primarily as a(n)
formal social occasion
chance to buy automobiles at low prices.
opportunity to learn how to drive.
chance to invest in one of thirty-two automobile manufacturers.
According to the passage, who developed the first modern car ?
Karl Benz
Nikolaus Otto
William McKinley
Henry Ford
Approximately how many cars were there in the United States in 1900 ?
4,000
8,000
10 million
An unknown number
Approximately how many of the cars assembled in the year 1900 were gasoline powered?
32
1,000
2,000
4,000
According to the passage, people at the 1900 National Automobile Show favored cars powered by
electricity
naphtha
gasoline
steam
The purpose of the additive mentioned in paragraph 4 was to
increase the speed of cars
make engines run more efficiently
hide strong smells
make cars look better
The word well-to-do in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to
good condition
rich
obedient children
good-natured people
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as steering with a tiller rather than with a steering wheel ?
a Franklin
a Duryea
an Orient
a Gasmobile