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The writer describes the backstage area in order to show
how much fun the cast have during their work
how much preparation is needed for a performance
the type of skater that the show attracts
the conditions that the skaters put up with
The word blares out in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
seeps out
sounds beautifully
resounds loudly
rings
What does the writer highlight about the show in the third paragraph?
the difficulty of finding suitable equipment
the need for a higher level of professional support
the range of companies involved in the production
the variety of places in which the show has been staged
The word them in paragraph 5 refers to
skating moves
skating competitions
things that people want to see
the skaters
For Robin Cousins, the key point when rehearsing skating routines is
keeping in time with the music
the skaters' positions on the ice
the movement of the lights
filling all available space on the ice
Cousins believes that he can meet the challenge of producing shows for different audiences
by adapting movements to suit local tastes
by presenting familiar material in an unexpected way
by selecting music that local audiences will respond to
by varying the routines each night
What is meant by 'the hard way'?
through making a lot of errors
through difficult personal experience
by misunderstanding the expectations of others
by over-estimating the ability of others
What conclusion does the writer draw about Holiday on Ice?
It is hard to know who really enjoys it
It requires as much skill as Olympic ice-skating
It is more enjoyable to watch than formal ice-skating
It is difficult to dislike it
What is the main topic of the passage ?
The agricultural activities of a North American Society
Various ways corn can be used.
The problems encountered by farmers specializing in growing once crop
Weather conditions on the western plains.
The Mandans built their houses close together in order to ____________.
share farming implements
guard their supplies of food
protect themselves against the weather
allow more room for growing corn
Why does the author believe that the Mandans were skilled farmers?
They developed new varieties of corn.
They could grow crops despite adverse weather.
They developed effective fertilizers.
They could grow crops in most types of soil.
Which of the following processes does the author imply was done by both men and women
clearing fields
Harvesting corn
Harvesting squash
Planting corn
The word “disaster” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________
catastrophe
history.
control
avoidance
The word “them” in the last paragraph refers to _________.
women
seeds
slices
the Mandans
Throughout the passage, the author implies that the Mandans _________.
valued individuality
were very adventurous
were open to strangers
planned for the future
What does the passage mainly discuss?
Andrew Johnson’s career as a politician
Congressional decisions in the late 1800s
Andrew Johnson’s personal characteristics
Congressional decisions and procedures in the late 1800s
What can be inferred from the first paragraph about Andrew Johnson’s work in Tennessee?
He was represented to the posts five times.
His personality precluded him from important positions.
His work became known to the governor.
He was elected to several important posts.
According to the passage, what led to Johnson’s downfall?
His personal characteristics
His waffling and hesitation
The state of the nation’s economy
His liberal position on slavery
The author of the passage implies that when Johnson became president he
had already experienced political turmoil
was a dedicated supporter of civil rights
was a soft-spoken and careful diplomat
had an extensive background in politics
According to the passage, Congress’s disapproval of Andrew Johnson’s policies was
directed at his civic duties
short-lived and groundless
detrimental to his presidency
stopped as soon as it emerged
In line 21, the word “pardon” is closest in meaning to
exonerate
parade
patronize
extricate
According to the passage, the attempt to impeach Andrew Johnson
overwhelmed his supporters in Tennessee
succeeded as expected by the House
failed by a minimal margin
put an end to his political career
What does the passage mainly discuss?
Styles of filmmaking
Filmmaking 100 years ago
Acting styles
Film plots
With which of the following statements would the author be most likely to agree?
Most films are neither exclusively realistic nor formalistic.
Realistic films are more popular than formalistic ones.
Realism and formalism are outdated terms.
Formalistic films are less artistic than realistic ones.
The phrase "this distinction" in the first paragraph refers to the difference between
general and absolute
physical reality and raw materials
formalists and realists
realism and reality
Whom does the author say is primarily responsible for a style of film?
The producer
The camera operator
The director
The actors
The word "Copiousness" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
abundance
greatness
fullness
variety
How can one recognize the formalist style?
it mirrors the actual world.
it obviously manipulated images.
it uses familiar images.
it is very impersonal.
The word "tangible" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to
various
comprehensible
concrete
complex
Which of the following films would most likely use a realist style?
A musical drama
An animated cartoon
A science fiction film
A travel documentary
What was initially planned for the nation’s fuel supply in the 1950s and in the early 1960s?
Expansion and renovation of existing fuel-generating plants
Creation of additional storage capacities for fossil fuels
Conversion of the industry and the economy to nuclear power
Development of an array of alternative fuel and power sources
How does the author describe the attitude of the population in regard to nuclear power as fuel in the early to the mid 1970s?
Apprehensive
Ambivalent
Receptive
Resentful
In line 5, the word “nominal” is closet in meaning to _____
so-called
minimal
exorbitant
inflated
In line 7, the word “notion” is closet in meaning to _____
nonsense
notice
idea
consequence
In line 13, the phrase “this outlook” refers to _____
the number of operating nuclear plants
the expectation for increase in the number of nuclear plants
the possibility of generating electricity at nuclear installations
the forecast for the capacity of the nuclear plants
It can be inferred from the passage that government officials made a critical error in judgment by ____
disregarding the low utility of nuclear power plants
relying on inferior materials and faulty plant design
overlooking the possibility of a meltdown, however remote
locating installation in densely wooded areas
In line 14, the word “terminated” is closet in meaning to ______
delayed
stopped
kept going
conserved
The author of the passage implies that the construction of new nuclear power plants____
is continuing on a smaller scale
is being geared for greater safety
has been completely halted for fear of disaster
has been decelerated but not terminated
What can be inferred about the first optical telescope?
It was bought by children
It was invented in America
It was sold by a shop owner
It was invented by accident
Which of the following is NOT true about Hans Lippershey?
He owned a shop
He was a Dutch
He sold his invention in 1608
He got his idea of a telescope from the kids in his shop
When was Galileo’s invention called “telescope”?
in 1611
in 1610
in 1608
in 1600
What did Newton notice about Galileo’s telescope when he used it?
It had many problems
It refracted the light
It was called a refractor
It had a curved mirror
What did Newton do with Galileo’s telescope?
He called it reflector
He sent it back to Galileo
He improved it
He stopped using it after his notice
When did Newton start to use Galileo’s telescope?
in the 17th century
in the 18th century
in the 16th century
in the 15th century
Where does the largest reflecting telescope stand?
in Wisconsin
in California
in Hawaii
in Caucasus Mountains
What does the passage mainly discuss?
A comparison of two popular comic strips
The differences between early and modern comic strips
The effects of newspapers on comic strip stories
Features of early comic strips in the United States
Why does the author mention Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst?
They established New York's first newspaper.
They published comic strips about the newspaper war.
Their comic strips are still published today.
They owned major competitive newspapers.
The passage suggests that comic strips were popular for which of the following reasons?
They provided a break from serious news stories.
Readers enjoyed the unusual drawings
Readers could identify with the characters.
They were about real-life situations.
To say that Richard Outcault had been "lured away from the World” by Hearst (line 7) means which of the following?
Hearst convinced Outcault to leave the World.
Hearst fired Outcault from the World.
Hearst warned Outcault to leave the World.
Hearst wanted Outcault to work for the World.
The word “it” in line 9 refers to.
The “YellowKid”
dialogue
farce
balloon
According to the passage, the “Yellow Kid” was the first comic strip to do all of the
following EXCEPT
feature the same character in each episode
include dialogue inside a balloon
appear in a Chicago newspaper
characterize city life in a humorous way
The word "incorporate" in line 11 is closest in meaning to.
affect
create
combine
mention
The word "prototype" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
story
humor
drawing
model
In what order does the author discuss various comic strips in the passage?
In alphabetical order by title
In the order in which they were created
According to the newspaper in which they appeared
From most popular to least popular
According to paragraph 1, Venus is named the Morning Star and Evening Star because
it is very bright
it is close to the sun
it can be seen from evening till morning
it is used to find the direction by sailors
The word that in paragraph 2 refers to
size
bulk
atmosphere
density
Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the bold sentence in paragraph 3? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.
Earth experiences greater surface pressure than Venus.
If a man could survive its surface pressure.
The surface pressure and heat of Venus are much greater than those on Earth.
Venus’s surface temperature and pressure make it uninhabitable by humans.
According to paragraph 3, the greenhouse effect on Venus is owed to
the small amounts of nitrogen
the rapid increasing amounts of carbon dioxide
growing plants
the high atmospheric temperatures
In paragraph 4, the author of the passage implies that Earth
might suffer the same greenhouse effect as Venus
once had an atmosphere similar to Venus’s
has bodies of water similar to those on Venus today
is experiencing a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions
The word propagation in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
generation
elimination
evaporation
desecration
What does the passage mainly discuss?
A comparison of actual decisions and ideal ones
A tool to assist in making complex 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
According to decision-worksheet theory, an optimal decision is defined as one that
is agreed to by the greatest number of people
uses the most decision worksheet
has the most points assigned to it
is agreed to by the greatest number of worksheet
The author organizes paragraph 2 by
describing a process
classifying types of worksheets
providing historical background
explaining a theory
The word "succinct" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
creative
satisfactory
personal
concise
The author states that"On the average, people can keep about seven ideas in their mind at once"(paragraph 3) 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
The word "revise" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
ask
explain
change
predict
What does the passage mainly discuss?
Birds
Insects
Flowers
Perfume
The orchid is unique because of_________.
the habitat in which it lives
the structure of its blossom
the variety of products that can bemade from it
the length of its life
The word "fused" in line 2 is closest in meaning to.
combined
hidden
fertilized
produced
How many orchid seeds are typically pollinated at one time?
200
2,000
20,000
200,000
Which of the following is a kind of petal?
The column
The sepal
The stem
The labellum
The labellum (line 6) is most comparable to.
a microscope
an obstacle course
an airport runway
a racetrack
The word "their" in line 10 refers to.
orchids
birds
insects
species
The word "discrete" in line 13 is closest in meaning to.
complicated
separate
inoffensive
functional