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What is the main topic of the passage?
Application of various fuels
Natural resources and fossil fuels
A history of energy use
A historical review of energy rates
It can be inferred from the first paragraph that
coal mining was essential for primitive peoples
the Greeks used coal in industrial productions
the development of efficient fuel was a gradual process
the discovery of efficient fuels was mostly accidental
The author of the passage implies that in the 1700s, sources of energy were
used for commercial purposes
used in various combination
not derived from mineral deposits
it could be converted to automobile fuel.
The phrase “the latter” refers to
wood
coal
most regions
climate zones
According to the passage, what was the greatest advantage of oil as fuel?
it was a concentrated source of energy.
it was lighter and cheaper than coal.
it replaced wood and coal and reduced pollution.
it could be converted to automobile fuel.
It can be inferred from the passage that in the early 20th centurgy, energy was obtained primarily from
Fossil fuels
Nuclear fission
Hydraulic and solar sources
Burning biomass
The author of the passage implies that alternative sources of fuel are curently
being used for consumption
available in few locations
being explored
examined on a large scale
The word “prohibitive” is closest in meaning to
prohibited
provided
too expensive
too expedient
If boring and repetitive factory work could be (176) ________ by robots, why not boring and repetitive household chores too?
managed
succeeded
made
given
A factor robot (177) ________ one task endlessly until it is reprogrammed to do something else. It doesn’t run the whole factory.
carries over
carries out
carries off
carries away
A housework robot on the other hand, has to do several different (178) ________ of cleaning
systems
types
ways
methods
and carrying jobs and also has to cope (179) ________ all the different shapes and positions of rooms, furniture, ornaments, cats and dogs.
from
with
by
for
180) ________, there have been some developments recently
However
Therefore
Besides
Moreover
The County Council has decided to give a higher (181)______ to cycling and agreed a new strategy to guide the way ahead in East Sussex.
advantage
benefit
priority
income
Cycling is a (182) ______, healthy and environmentally friendly form of transport.
low-cost
dangerous
shortcut
high-speed
It is (183) ______ to make it safer, more convenient, and to increase the proportion of journeys made by bicycle.
written
convinced
spoken
intended
Recent cycle schemes carried out in conjunction with District Councils and other bodies (184) ______ the Brighton and Hove seafront route and the Cross Levels Way cycle route, in Eastbourne.
consist
include
improve
participate
The County council will work with local cycling and other groups, and a countrywide Cycling Forum will be formed to (185) ______
improve
ensure
maintain
assert
that all bodies concerned with cycling are in regular (186) ______ .
basis
touch
contact
account
The (187) ______ of the Cycling strategy are given in a leaflet, and a copy of the full strategy document can be seen in County Council Public Libraries.
rights
cyclists
objectives
vehicles
The word ‘indigenous’ in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to
timid
native
ignorant
impoverished
Which of the following does Chris Parrott believe?
Local people may react angrily towards tourists who use cameras
Tourists are becoming more sensitive about their use of cameras.
Camcorders always cause more trouble with local people than cameras
Tourists are unlikely to agree to travel without their cameras.
Which of the following best summarizes the view of Earthwatch?
There are more problems concerning the use of cameras these days.
Cameras enable people to be detached from places they visit.
Too many tour operators ignore the problems caused by cameras.
Most tourists realize when they have caused offence to local people.
The word ‘courtesy’ in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to
dignity
politeness
nobility
elite
What does Matthews say in paragraph 3 about cameras and camcorders?
They prevent local people from learning about other societies.
They encourage holidaymakers to behave unpredictably.
They discourage holidaymakers from intruding on local people.
They give local people a false impression of holidaymakers.
What is Matthews keen for clients to realize?
that the brochure does not contain all the information they need.
that certain behavior may spoil their enjoyment of a trip.
that it is likely that they will not be allowed in certain places.
that they may find certain local customs rather surprising
What does the passage mainly discuss?
The cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs
The variety of species found in tropical rain forests
The time required for species to adapt to new environments
The impact of human activities on Earth’s ecosystems
The word “critical” is closest in meaning to
complicated
interesting
negative
essential
The author mentions the extinction of the dinosaurs in the 2nd paragraph to emphasize that
the cause of the dinosaurs’ extinction is unknown
actions by humans could not stop the irreversible process of a species’ extinction
not all mass extinctions have been caused by human activity
Earth’s climate has changed significantly since the dinosaurs’extinction
The word “jolting” is closest in meaning to
shocking
unknown
illuminating
predicted
The author mentions all of the following as examples of the effect of humans on the world’s ecosystems EXCEPT
habitat destruction in wetlands
the introduction of new varieties of plant species
damage to marine ecosystems
destruction of the tropical rain forests
With which of the following statements would the author be most likely to agree?
Human influence on ecosystems should not be a factor in determining public policy.
Humans should be more conscious of the influence they have on ecosystems.
The extinction of a few species is an acceptable consequence of human progress.
Technology will provide solutions to problems caused by the destruction of ecosystems.
According to the passage, what do the bridges over the Golden River lead to?
The Meridian gate
The Gate of Supreme Harmony
The Imperial Gardens
The center of Beijing
Which phrase is closest in meaning to the word 'unparalleled' as used in paragraph 3?
high quality found nowhere else
at an angle from the main line
careless of small details in design
partially designed in a foreign country
From the passage, it is implied that the main entrance area to the Forbidden City is
not very impressive
surrounded by three tall walls
decorated with statuettes
painted gold and green
Which word(s) does the word 'its' refer to in paragraph 3?
Architecture
World Heritage List
Palace
UNESCO
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to the word "spontaneous"?
Without thinking
Unique
Without planning
Strange
From the passage, it can be inferred that
Chinese architects borrowed ideas from many different countries
the garden of the Forbidden City was laid out in a strict, rectangular pattern.
the design of the Forbidden City is dull and colorless.
the architecture of the Forbidden City exemplifies traditional Chinese values.
Which phrase is closest in meaning to the word “proclamations”?
Poetry written for the emperor.
Music composed for public ceremonies.
Speeches encouraging soldiers to fight.
Official public announcements.
Which sentence in the first paragraph explains who could go anywhere in the Forbidden City at any time?
Sentence 2
Sentence 5
Sentence 4
Sentence 3
All of the following are mentioned as potential negative reactions to transfusion EXCEPT
Sensitivity to donor leukocytes
Air bubbles in the blood
Allergies
Red-cell incompatibility
What can the phrase "go to great length" best replaced by?
irradiated
rigorously
routinely
removed
According to the passage, how often can people donate blood for red blood cells?
Every four months
Every three month
Every two months
Every month
Based on the information in the passage, what can be inferred about blood transfused to infants and newborns?
It is treated with radiant energy.
It is not treated differently from adults.
It is not dangerous for children.
It is rigorously tested as blood for adults.
The word "it" refers t
surgical procedures
accident victims
a pint of whole blood
surgery patients
What answer choice is closest in meaning to the word “undetected”?
not illustrated
not captured
not found
not wanted
What does the author imply in the passage?
Motoring blood benefits mankind.
Clotting cannot be prevented.
Freezing blood destroys platelets.
Transfusing blood is a dangerous process.
Novels take a long time towrite, and authors can get into financial (216) _____ if they don’t have money coming in regularly from another job.
problem
trouble
upset
worry
But for those determined to write novels, it is without (217)______ one of the most enjoyable kinds of work to do.
difficulty
suspicion
thinking
doubt
The writer has to be creative, thinking up completely new stories, and (218) _____, meaning they put all their time and effort into their work.
deliberate
delivered
decided
dedicated
For this, a good sense of (219)______ often helps.
hoping
humor
smiling
joking
Or the thought that maybe their novel might one day be turned into a film and become a Hollywood (220) _____!
best-seller
attraction
blockbuster
victory
What is the best title for this passage?
Similarities between Engendered Species
Preserving Endangered Languages
Linguistic Globalization
How Languages Die and Efforts to Revive Them
According to the passage, which language is a dead language?
Irish
English
Hebrew
Latin
It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that ______.
It is the Governments that make the right policies on language preservation.
No governments can preserve languages once they have disappeared.
Governments are more concerned with their imperialism than language preservation.
Governments take education as the tool to spread their languages.
The word “revive” in paragraph 4 mostly means _______.
bring in
bring back
regain
retain
According to the passage, what would linguists in the DEL project like to do someday?
Record interviews with elderly people
Get funding from the government
Teach endangered languages to young people
Write a dictionary and grammar for Irish
The word “these” in paragraph 5 refers to ______.
dying languages
traditional healers
important leads
new medicines
David Lightfoot gives the example of Guguyimadjir in order to ______.
protest against spending millions of dollars to preserve dying languages
describe how humanity loses all of the knowledge of the world through dead languages
prove that languages give us insight into different ways humans organize their world
show how language preservation helps traditional healers in rural areas find new medicines
How would you describe Bruce Cole’s opinion of the DEL project?
He thinks that we will lose the fight to save endangered languages.
He believes that it isn’t worth the time and energy required to save languages.
He believes we can save significant amounts of information about languages.
He thinks that we will be able to save Guguyimadjir, the aboriginal language.
Scientists are toiling hard to come up (229)______ alternative fuels which can replace conventional fuels.
to
against
with
for
This study throws interesting light on the first economical, eco-friendly process to (230)______ algae oil into biodiesel fuel.
adapt
transform
modify
alter
The scientists are quite hopeful that one day America will become independent (231)______ fossil fuels.
on
from
with
of
Ben Wen is the (232)______ researcher and vice president of United Environment and Energy LLC, Horseheads, N.Y.
lead
top
summit
peak
It costs much less than conventional processes because you would need a much smaller factory, there (233)______ no water disposal costs, and the process is considerably faster.”
were
are
had
have