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The author implies that a migraine
A. is just a strong headache.
B. can be treated with regular aspirin.
C. is caused by the same things that cause a headache
D. has a specific scientific cause, unlike a headache.
The word “it “ in paragraph 1 refers to
A. pain
B. migraine
C. person
D. suffering
The prior treatment for migraines included medicine that
A. eliminated any pain.
B. tightened blood vessels
C. eliminated the aura
D. eliminated stress.
The word enhanced in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A. hindered
B. augmented
C. described
D. studied
The new research indicates that the neurons in the brain of migraine sufferers
A. have more electrical charge than those of people who do not suffer migraines.
B. tend to fire in an unusual pattern when a migraine begins.
C. do not react.
D. have no effect on migraines
According to the passage, now that scientists know that unusual neurons in certain people are the cause of migraines, they
A. know all they need to know about the cause of migraines.
B. have developed medicine to permanently reverse the neurons' charge.
C. still do not know exactly what causes the pain.
D. know that the defective neurons reside in the brain stem.
The best title for this passage would be what?
A. Imaging As a Means of Studying Migraines
B. How Migraines and Headaches are Different
C. New Evidence of How Migraines Are Formed
D. New Treatments for Migraines
What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Different Indian tribes
B. Types of households among Indians
C. Types of shelters built by Indians
D. Different Indian cultures
The word “marginally” is closest in meaning to
A. markedly
B. minimally
C. temporarily
D. tentatively
The phrase “by and large” is closest in meaning to
A. mostly
B. conversely
C. occasionally
D. notably
The author of the passage implies that Indians
A. carried their construction materials to new locations
B. lived in settlements, similar to the Europeans
C. liked the climate in the Southwest
D. constructed shelters every time a tribe moved
The author of the passage implies that Eastern Indians
A. constructed huts without roofs
B. planted trees to harvest crops
C. made fires inside their huts
D. used sheets and blankets as bedding
The phrase “under one roof” is closest in meaning to
A. in separate sections
B. in several shelters
C. comfortably
D. together
What was the main difference between the dwelling of Pueblo and Woodland Indians?
A. The Pueblos lived in permanent structures, but the Woodland Indians lived in transient shelters.
B. The Pueblos used wood in their constructions, but the Woodland Indians relied mostly on animal hides.
C. The Woodland Indians lived on flat ground, but the Pueblos lived in canyons.
D. The Woodland Indians built small shelters, but the Pueblo rooms were large.
It can be inferred from the passage that Pueblo dwellings were designed to protect inhabitants from
A. attacks by enemies and cold winters
B. attacks by enemies and against rain water
C. wind storms and water from rain
D. wild animals, cold winters, and desert sands.
What does the passage primarily discuss?
A. Medical treatment of cardiac arrest
B. Alternative therapies in the treatment of cardiac arrest
C. The rehabilitation process of cardiac arrest
D. Alcohol and tobacco consumption in cardiac patients’ diet
All of the following are mentioned as the negative aspects of medical treatment EXCEPT
A. causing acute pains
B. costing a lot of money
C. having side effects on people’s body
D. prolonging over a long period of time
The word “undue” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A. regular
B. daily
C. excessive
D. severe
Which is one of the main areas focused in the stress management program?
A. Relaxation
B. Breathing
C. Meditation
D. Weight management
According to the passage, what do people with cardiac arrest need to do to have a stress-free life?
A. They need to meditate on their problems
B. They need to talk to others about their problems.
C. They need to stop worrying about their problems.
D. They need to deal with their problems.
The author mentions gymnasium in the passage to imply that
A. gymnasium is an ideal place for doing cardio exercise.
B. gymnasium is also a good place for doing cardio exercise
C. gymnasium is the place for doing cardio exercise when it rains.
D. gymnasium is the only place for doing cardio exercise.
Which of the following is NOT supported by the passage?
A. It is of vital important that patients of cardiac arrest understand and follow the instructions from doctors and dieticians
B. Managing stress is considered the most important therapy in rehabilitation programs.
C. The cardiac rehabilitation carried out at home of the patients is less effective than in the rehabilitation center.
D. Patients of cardiac arrest perform different forms of physical exercise based on their age and their health condition.
Research studies have shown that pressures put on students nowadays are ______.
A. much greater than the past
B. not greater than the past
C. getting ever greater
D. more diversified
The study’s conclusion that students’ workload now is not greater than before is based on ______.
A. how students spend their time
B. what students achieve with greater load
C. how students work through college
D. what college demands from students
Students get higher grades as ______.
A. students study much harder
B. academic workload appears less demanding
C. academic workload appears more attractive
D. college’s facilities are much better
All factors considered, college now seems ______.
A. ever more expensive
B. more costly
C. much more expensive
D. less expensive
The word “focus” in the last paragraph can be replaced with ______.
A. headline
B. biggest importance
C. primary theme
D. central activity
According to the author, the fact that more full-time students are working for pay ______.
A. shows that students are financially pressured
B. is not an indication of pressures
C. does not change students’ campus life
D. indicates that students are academically pressured
Ạccording to the author, the fact that students have more time for leisure is a proof that ______.
A. financial pressure on students is not a problem
B. they cannot find extra jobs
C. academic work disinterests them
D. they are active with extra-curricular activities
The word “Academics” in the title mostly means ______.
A. college students and tutors
B. professors and research students
C. students’ workload in college
D. graduate students’ workload
The word “contest” is closest in meaning to
A. hearing
B. concourse
C. competition
D. computation
What does the passage imply about the cost of the White House construction?
A. It was proposed at the meeting of the commissioners.
B. It did not adhere to the original estimate.
C. It was not included in the architectural design.
D. It was considered excessive for the presidential home.
The word “grounds” is closest in meaning to
A. high ground
B. several lots
C. site
D. hills
It can be inferred from the passage that
A. George Washington often used the White House steps
B. George Washington contributed to the White House design
C. George Washington never lived in the White House
D. The White House was excluded from the city planning
The author of the passage implies that the construction of the main White House building continued
A. up to 1800
B. after 1800
C. until 1814
D. until 1792
What can be inferred about the White House from the information in the second paragraph?
A. Few changes occurred in the structure in the first half of the 20th century.
B. The building was modernized extensively during one decade.
C. Running water was installed in the second half of the 19th century.
D. Each president added new features to the building’s conveniences.
The passage mentions all of the following White House premises EXCEPT
A. hallways
B. kitchen
C. medical offices
D. storage rooms
What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Applications of various fuels
B. Natural resources and fossil fuels
C. A history of energy use
D. A historical overview of energy rates
The phrase “per person” is closest in meaning to
A. per capita
B. per year
C. per family
D. per day
The phrase “in lieu” is closest in meaning to
A. in spite
B. in place
C. in every way
D. in charge
The author of the passage implies that in the 1700s, sources of energy were
A. used for commercial purposes
B. used in various combinations
C. not derived from mineral deposits
D. not always easy to locate
The phrase “the latter” refers to
A. wood
B. coal
C. most regions
D. climate zones
The word “They” refers to
A. coal and wood
B. main sources of fuel
C. natural gas and oil
D. industrializing countries
According to the passage, what was the greatest advantage of oil as fuel?
A. It was a concentrated source of energy.
B. It was lighter and cheaper than coal.
C. It replaced wood and coal and reduced pollution.
D. It could be converted to automobile fuel.
According to the passage, the sources of fossil fuels will have to be replaced because
A. they need to be transported
B. they are not efficient
C. their use is centralized
D. their supply is limited
Who lived in Puerto Rico first?
A. the Taíno people
B. the Africans
C. the Spanish
D. the Americans
What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. Taíno dishes are important in Puerto Rican cooking.
B. Puerto Rican cooking has had many influences.
C. Food that has been imported by foreigners isn’t really Puerto Rican.
D. American foods have probably had the most influence.
The word it in paragraph 1 refers to _______
A. immigration
B. Puerto Rican cuisine
C. Caribbean history
D. the island’s natural beauty
Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Many people think Puerto Rican food is spicy.
B. Puerto Rican cuisine uses a lot of chili peppers.
C. Sofrito is an extremely spicy type of food.
D. Ají caballero is a type of chili pepper.
How is sofrito used?
A. It is eaten before meals
B. It is added to other dishes.
C. It is used when foods are too spicy.
D. It is eaten as a main dish.
Look at the four numbers (1), (2), (3), and (4) in paragraph 2 that indicate where this sentence can be added to the passage. Where would the sentence fit best? The Spanish extended food choices by bringing cattle, pigs, 15 goats, and sheep to the island.
A. (1)
B. (2)
C. (3)
D. (4)
The word "cuisine" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________
A. kind of cake
B. kind of food
C. style of cooking
D. way of living
The principle underlying all treatment of developmental difficulties in children _________
A. is in the provision of clockwork toys and trains
B. is to send them to clinics
C. is to capture them before they are sufficiently experienced
D. offers recapture of earlier experiences
Learning to wait for things is successfully taught_________
A. in spite of excessive demands being made
B. only if excessive demands are avoided
C. because excessive demands are not advisable
D. is achieved successfully by all children
The encouragement of children to achieve new skills_________
A. should be focused on only at school
B. can never be taken too far
C. will always assist their development
D. should be balanced and moderate
Parental controls and discipline _________
A. serve a dual purpose
B. are designed to promote the child's happiness
C. reflect only the values of the community
D. should be avoided as far as possible
The practice of the rule "Example is better than precept" ________
A. only works when the children grow old enough to think for themselves
B. would help avoid the necessity for ethics and morals
C. will free a child from disillusion when he grows up
D. is too difficult for all parents to exercise
In the 1st paragraph, the author lays some emphasis on the role of the_________in helping the child in trouble.
A. psychiatrists
B. community
C. family
D. nursery
The phrase 'conforming to' in the 2nd paragraph means _________
A. adapting to
B. accepting
C. agreeing with
D. following
Hypocrisy on the part of the parents may _________
A. result in their children's wrong behaviour
B. make their children lose faith in them
C. disqualify their teachings altogether
D. impair their children's mind
It can be inferred from the passage that Van Dyck was raised
A. in a large and wealthy family
B. in a stable and loving household
C. by his father alone
D. without good work habits
The author of the passage implies that Van Dyck
A. had produced great paintings before he turned nineteen
B. had a great artistic talent even when he was young
C. joined other painters when he had little to occupy him
D. worked very hard in his youth to make a living
It can be inferred from the passage that after Van Dyck left Rubens
A. he accrued considerable wealth
B. he became a militant aristocrat
C. he refined his artistic tastes and skills
D. he incorporated southern styles in his art
The author of the passage implies that Van Dyck’s fame had largely to do with his
A. artful portraits
B. wealthy family
C. elegance in clothing
D. religious beliefs
The word “acclaimed” is closest in meaning to
A. reclaimed
B. recognized
C. recommended
D. rectified
How did Charles I honor Van Dyck?
A. Van Dyck painted members of the royal court.
B. Van Dyck received a noble title.
C. Van Dyck was allowed to travel widely.
D. Van Dyck displayed his work in the royal palace.
What are the reasons given for Van Dyck’s financial decline?
A. His employer’s lack of generosity
B. His ill health and lack of revenue.
C. His lavish spending
D. His miserly attitudes
What is the main idea of the passage ?
A. There is a new particle called calcium nitrate
B. Factories are polluting the environment
C. Climate models have to be updated because of the new particle calcium nitrate.
D. Calcium nitrate has chemical properties different from other dust particles.
Why do climate models need to be updated to reflect the chemistry of calcium nitrate ?
A. The new particles can absorb water and retain moisture.
B. The new particles can scatter and absorb sunlight.
C. To stop acid dust.
D. Both A and B.
Do the particles react with nitric acid ?
A. No, but they continue to absorb the sun’s energy.
B. No, and the particles do not change.
C. Yes, but the changes are temporary.
D. Yes, and the changes are permanent .
Which of the following may be true ?
A. The change of an ice age is increased.
B. We may see more rainbows.
C. The greenhouse effects are increased
D. Calcite dust is common in arid areas.
Why does the passage begin with a description of the properties of calcium nitrate?
A. To give background information so the reader can understand the topic better.
B. Because calcium nitrate is the main idea.
C. They show how elements combine to create calcium nitrate .
D. To prove the existence of calcium nitrate
The word “those ” in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
A. Nitrates
B. Properties
C. Particles
D. Models
It can be inferred that the word “retain ” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. hold
B. lose
C. increase
D. need
In the third paragraph , what does the term “ wild card ” mean ?
A. An unknown card in a card game.
B. An unknown item in the scientists’ calculations
C. A large amount of acid dust.
D. A,B and C are incorrect .