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What does the passage mainly discuss?
Causes of food spoilage
Commercial production of ice
Inventions that led to changes in the American diet
Population movements in nineteenth century
The phrase “in season” in paragraph 1 refers to
a kind of weather
a particular time of year
an official schedule
a method of flavoring food
The word “prevent” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
estimate
avoid
correct
confine
During the 1860’s, canned food products were
unavailable in rural areas
shipped in refrigerator cans
available in limited quantities
a staple part of the American diet
It can be inferred that railroad refrigerator cars came into use
before 1860
before 1890
after 1900
after 1920
The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to
refrigerator cars
perishables
growers
distances
The author implies that in the 1920’s and 1930’s home deliveries of ice
decreased in number
were on an irregular schedule
increased in cost
occurred only in the summ
Whether they were students on their (376)______ years looking for overseas adventure, stressed-out workers hoping to get away for a weekend,
space
break
pause
gap
or retirees (377)______ to relax in an exotic location- clearly none of them thought they could find the same experience at home.
wish
wished
wishing
to wish
If they are (378)_____ - minded, they can learn about new cultures and hopefully gain a more accurate understanding about their way of life.
open
narrow
absent
single
Having said that, some people simply go to a foreign resort (379)______ by high walls
covered
surrounded
sheltered
stopped
and therefore learn little about their holiday (380)______.
direction
destination
departure
situation
According to the passage l, Einstein's primary work was in the area of
chemistry
biology
physics
math
Which of the following inventions is mentioned in the passage as a practical application of Einstein's discoveries?
Radio
Television
Automobiles
Computer
According to the passage, Einstein supported all of the following except
nationalism
the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine
atomic bomb research in the United States.
the defeat of the Nazis.
According to the passage in which country did Einstein live in 1930s?
Switzerland
the United States
Germany
Israel
The word “exalting” in the passage is closest in meaning to
criticism
elimination
support
elevation
It is clear from the tone of the passage that the author feels
Einstein's work in physics was somewhat tarnished by his conservative political views.
Einstein's work in physics, though theoretically impressive, led to few practical applications.
Albert Einstein was one of the most brilliant thinkers in history.
Einstein's theories have been consistently proven incorrect.
According to Einstein, light is composed of separate packets of energy called
electrons
photoelectrons
gamma rays
quanta
About a quarter of the (388)_____ comes from people cutting trees for fuel.
destruction
destroying
destroy
destructive
The (389)______ trees are cut down to sell the wood to start farms.
staying
remaining
standing
dwelling
390)_______ people continue cutting down that many trees in Sarawak rain forest, all the trees could be gone in eight years.
Unless
If
While
Although
The world needs more food, and it (391)______ like a good idea to clear the rain forests and use the land for agriculture.
seems
looks
tastes
sounds
Most of the land in tropical rain forest is very (392)________.
short
poor
unfortunate
ill
Which of the following serves as the best title for this passage?
The Magic of Recycling: Bringing Back What Was Once Lost
Recycling, Landfilling or Composing: Which is Best for You?
Do Your Part How to Save the Earth by Recycling and Composting.
Methods of Waste Management: Advantages and Disadvantages
According to the passage all of the following are mentioned as an issue with landfilling EXCEPT that
landfills are smelly
landfills may pollute the water supply
it is difficult to find locations for landfills
usable materials are wasted in landfills
Which of the following best explains why composting is not feasible on a large scale?
People wouldn't want to touch all of that gross rotting food.
Plastic would get into the compost and turn it into a pollutant.
It would smell too bad in densely populated cities.
It would attract rodents that would spread disease.
According to the passage which of the following best defines “incineration”?
buying waste materials in a large hole
allowing waste products to decompose and become fertilizer
turning waste materials into products like book covers
burning waste materials and harvesting the energy
The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to
community
garbage
waste
possession
According to the passage how many main ways to incinerate waste?
one
three
two
four
Which conclusion could be drawn from the passage?
Recycling is without a doubt the best way to handle waste.
Each method of waste management has its drawbacks.
Incineration is the best way to process waste.
All large cities should create massive compost piles.
The author mentions all the following as examples of the behavior of desert animals EXCEPT
they are watchful and quiet
they sleep during the day
they dig home underground
they are noisy and aggressive
We can infer from the passage that
healthy animals live longer lives
living things adjust to their environment
desert life is colorful and diverse
water is the basis of desert life
According to the passage, creatures in the desert
are smaller and fleeter than forest animals
are more active during the day than those in the tangled forest
live in an accommodating environment
are not as healthy as those anywhere else in the world
The phrase “those forms” in the passage refers to all of the following EXCEPT
moist-skinned animals
many large animals
water-loving animals
the coyote and the bobcat
The word “them” means
animals
minutes
people
water
The word “emaciated” in the passage mostly means
wild
unmanageable
cunning
unhealthy
Man can hardly understand why many animals live their whole life in the desert, as
water is an essential part of his existence
very few large animals are found in the desert
sources of flowing water are rare in a desert
water composes the greater part of the tissues of living things
The title for this passage could be
“Man’s Life in a Desert Environment”
“Desert Plants”
“Animal Life in a Desert Environment”
“Life Underground”
On the other hand, tattooing was (409) __________ in Europe by the early Christians, who thought that it was a sinful thing to do.
exported
finished
banned
blamed
Sailors came back from these islands with
pictures of Christ on their backs and from then on, tattooing (410)__________ in popularity.
gained
won
earned
made
A survey by the French army in 1881 showed that among the 387 men (411) __________there were 1,333 designs.
inquired
questioned
spoken
demanded
There is also some (412) __________ about catching a blood disease from unsterilized needles.
trouble
danger
concern
threat
Even for those who do want a tattoo, the process of getting one is not painless, but the final result, in their eyes, is (413) __________ the pain.
worth
owed
due
deserved
Getting married, raising children, and finding and keeping a job are mentioned in paragraph 2 as examples of ______.
the situations in which people cannot teach themselves
the ways people’s lives are influenced by education
the changes to which people have to orient themselves
the areas of learning which affect people’s lives
According to the passage, which of the following is learning in broad view comprised of?
Acquisition of social and behavioural skills
Knowledge acquisition outside the classroom
Acquisition of academic knowledge
Knowledge acquisition and ability development
According to the passage, what are children NOT usually taught outside the classroom?
literacy and calculation
right from wrong
life skills
interpersonal communication
The passage mainly discusses ______.
practical examples of learning inside the classroom
simple forms of learning
application of learning principles to formal education
general principles of learning
It can be inferred from the passage that social workers, employers, and politicians concern themselves with the study of learning because they need to ______.
make the objects of their interest more aware of the importance of learning
understand how a stimulus relates to the senses of the objects of their interest
thoroughly understand the behaviours of the objects of their interest
change the behaviours of the objects of their interest towards learning
According to the passage, the study of learning is important in many fields due to ______.
the need for certain experiences in various areas
the exploration of the best teaching methods
the influence of various behaviours in the learning process
the great influence of the on-going learning process
The word “retrieves” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
recovers
creates
generates
gains
What is the main idea of the passage?
The business of cabinetmaking.
The significance of Duncan Phyfe’s name.
Duncan Phyfe’s life and career.
Duncan Phyfe’s cabinetmaking designs.
According to the passage, which of the following does the author imply?
Duncan Fife and his father had the same first name.
Duncan Fife worked for his father in Scotland
Duncan Fife and his father were in the same business.
Duncan Phyfe made over 100 different kinds of tables.
Which choice does the word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?
His spelling
His chair
His French
His name
Which choice is closest in meaning to the word “guild” in paragraph 4?
Verdict of a jury
Organization of craftsmen
Political party of emigrants
Immigrants’ club
In his business, Duncan Phyfe used all of the following EXCEPT________.
division of labor
an assembly line
continental designs
the least expensive materials
Based on the information in the passage, what can be inferred about Duncan Phyfe’s death?
He died in the eighteenth century.
He died in Albany.
He died in the nineteenth century.
He died in Scotland.
The author implies that________.
furniture from Duncan Phyfe’s workshop no longer exists.
furniture from Duncan Phyfe’s workshop costs a lot of money today.
furniture from Duncan Phyfe’s workshop was ignored by New Yorkers.
furniture from Duncan Phyfe’s workshop was made by his father.
Each (428)________ color from the spectrum is then sent to your eyes.
single
divided
detached
separate
After studying rainbows in (429)________, Sir Isaac Newton was able to explain how they are formed.
depth
width
breadth
length
However, he was color blind, so he had to rely on the eyes of his assistant, who could easily (430)________all the seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet.
realize
discover
understand
recognize
Secondary rainbows are unusual because the light is reflected twice within the raindrop before it (431)________ a rainbow, so the colors are in reverse order and not as bright as primary rainbows.
forms
grows
develops
shapes
In fact, it is impossible to do this, because a rainbow has no end - as you go towards the point where the rainbow seems to touch the ground, it moves away from you as quickly as you (432)________.
progress
arrive
get
approach