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The purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition was________.
to establish trade with the Otos and Teton Sioux
to explore territory purchased by the United States
to purchase land from France
to find the source of the Missouri River
Where in the passage does the author mention hardship faced by the expedition?
Lines 4-6
Lines 8-10
Lines 12-13
Lines 16-17
It can be inferred that Sacajawea ________.
married a Shoshoni interpreter
abducted a child
demanded tribute from the traders
is a well-known American heroine
The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to________.
elk and antelope
buffalo herds
the members of the expedition
Shoshoni and Mandans
The word “blighted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
increased
ruined
swollen
driven
Lewis and Clark encountered all of the following EXCEPT_______.
mountains
buffaloes
dinosaur herds
friendly people
The word “boon” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _______.
power
hurdle
benefit
conclusion
It can be inferred from the passage that the Lewis and Clark expedition________.
experienced more hardships than successes
encouraged Americans to move to the West
probably cost the United States more than $15 million
caused the deaths of some of the explorers
The discovery of these children working in appalling conditions in the Shahpur Jat area of Delhi has renewed concerns about the (441)______ by some large retail chains of their garment production to India,
outsourcing
outsources
outsourced
outsource
recognised (442)______ the United Nations as one of the world’s hotspots for child labour.
for
with
of
by
According to one (443)______, over 20 per cent of India's economy is dependent on children,
evaluation
investigation
calculation
estimate
(444)______ comes to a total of 55 million youngsters under 14 working.
who
which
what
that
Consumers in the West should not only be demanding answers from retailers about how their (445)______ are produced but also should be looking into their consciences at how they spend their money and whether cheap prices in the West are worth the suffering caused to so many children.
goods
stuff
garment
ware
It can be inferred from the passage that the first dinosaurs most likely appeared on Earth around
450 million years ago
350 million years ago
150 million years ago
250 million years ago
It can be inferred from the passage that the word “coelacanth” comes from the Greek
sharp teeth
extinct fish
hollow spine
bony fingers
What is NOT true about the prehistoric coelacanth, according to the passage ?
It was smaller than the modern coelacanth.
It had a hollow pine and distinctive fins.
It weighed less than 150 pounds.
It measured as much as six feet in length.
The pronoun “It” in the third paragraph refers to
coordination
coelacanth
joint
jaw
What is stated in the passage about the prehistoric coelacanth?
It had few teeth.
It was a rather feeble fish.
It lived on plants.
It moved its teeth in an unusual way.
This passage is about a fish
that is extinct
that is becoming extinct
that once was extinct
that is not extinct
According to the passage, why are scientists sure that the prehistoric coelacanth was a flesh-eater?
Because of its hollow spine
Because of its unusual bony and muscular development
Because of the shape and movement of the teeth
Because of the size of the skull
The topic of the preceding paragraph is most likely
the discovery of the coelacanth
a reassessment of the status of a number of kinds of fish
a particular prehistoric sea creature
various extinct fish
The pronoun “it” in the 3rd paragraph refers to which of the following?
The canal
The New York State Legislation
The state governor
The commission
When did Clinton ask the U.S. government for funds for the canal?
In 1812
In 1825
In 1816
One hundred years before the canal was built.
The Seneca Chief was
the nickname of Buffalo
the name of the canal
Clinton's nickname
the name of a boat
The information in the passage
is in chronological order
is organized spatially
gives a cause followed by an effect
lists opposing viewpoints of a problem
The word “boon” in the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning to
Disadvantage
Benefit
Cost
Detriment
The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses
the effect of the Erie Canal on the Buffalo area
Clinton's career as governor of New York
the century before the building of the Erie Canal
canals in different U.S locations
Where in the passage does the author mention a committee that worked to develop the canal?
The first paragraph
The second paragraph
The fourth paragraph
The third paragraph
In spite of being frightened, he (461) ________ the emergency services what had happened and answered all the questions they asked him.
called
talked
spoke
told
He also telephoned his father at work, and then his grandmother, to explain what he had (462) _________.
done
made
acted
worked
(463) ________ of William's quick thinking,
Since
Because
In spite
Instead
we were able to (464) ________ there immediately."
manage
find
get
reach
very (465) ________ to both William and the ambulance service.
agreeable
happy
grateful
approving
Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
History's Most Important Inventions
Accidental Inventions and Discoveries
How to Become a Great Inventor
You Don't Always Get What You Want
In paragraph 1, the word arduous is closest in meaning to _______.
detailed
tough
specific
constant
In paragraph 2, the word endeavor is closest in meaning to _______.
research
dream
request
attempt
What does the author say about Teflon?
People first used it as a refrigeration device.
It was created many years before Coca-Cola.
The man who made it was a pharmacist.
It is used for kitchenware nowadays.
Who was John Pemberton?
The person who made Teflon
The creator of Coca-Cola
The man who discovered penicillin
The inventor of the microwave
The author uses Alexander Fleming as an example of ________.
one of the most famous inventors in history
a person who made an accidental scientific discovery
someone who became a millionaire from his invention
a man who dedicated his life to medical science
What does the author imply about penicillin?
Doctors seldom use it nowadays.
Some people are not affected by it
It is an invaluable medical supply.
Mold combines with bacteria to make it.
It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that the author of the passage thinks _______.
that watching or reading the news is extremely boring
that most news stories are false
that most people don't realize how different news is from reality
that most people don't pay enough attention to the news
According to paragraph 2, which of the following is true?
One effect of commercialism is news stories with more complex content.
The ABC network owns Disney Studios.
Some news broadcasts are shown without advertisements.
More time is devoted to news on TV now than 50 years ago.
Why does the author mention Mickey Mouse in paragraph 2?
To indicate that ABC shows entertaining news stories
To give an example of news stories that are also advertisements
To contrast ABC's style with that of CBS
To give an example of news content that is not serious
According to paragraph 3, an advantage of the inverted pyramid formula for journalists is that _________.
if a story is cut by the editor, only the less crucial information will be lost
it makes a story more likely to be cut by the editor
it makes a story more likely to attract the attention of the audience
it makes a story simpler and easier to understand
The word relayed in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.
chosen
Known
gathered
sent
According to the passage, which of the following tends to lead to homogenized coverage?
Journalists' use of experts as sources
Journalists' becoming friends with their sources
Journalists' search for alternative points of view
Journalists' using government officials as sources
The word them in paragraph 4 refers to _________.
journalists
organizations
experts
sources
Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentences "Thorough explication of the issues .... than on politicians' campaign goals. " in the passage?
Journalists focus on poll numbers instead of campaign issues because it is easier.
Journalists are more interested in issues and candidates' views, but viewers are more interested in who is winning.
During an election campaign, journalists mainly concentrate on "horse race" coverage.
Candidates' views and how they are explained by journalists can have a big effect on poll numbers.
The seaside was a place to be (481)__________of illnesses, and doctors recommended bathing in the sea and drinking sea water.
recovered
cured
improved
remedied
At that time, ordinary working people had very little time (482)__________.
out
off
from
away
At first they went on day-trips, taking
(483)__________of special cheap tickets on the railways
opportunity
benefit
profit
advantage
Rail fares were reduced and cheap hotels were built to (484)__________them.
cater
board
lodge
accommodate
Cheap entertainment was (485)__________offer and holidaymakers went to have fun.
for
on
in
to
According to the passage, Porter’s Father was ___________.
the person who gave him a life-long love of books
a medical doctor
a licensed pharmacist
responsible for his move to La Salle County in Texas
Why did the author write the passage?
to outline the career of a famous American
because of his fame as America’s favorite short story writer
because it is a tragic story of a gifted writer
to outline the influences on O. Henry’s writing
The word “imprisonment” in paragraph 2 is closet in meaning to _________.
captivity
escape
insult
punishment
What is the passage primarily about?
The life and career of William Sydney Porter.
The way to adopt a nickname.
O.Henry’s influence on American literature.
The adventures of O.Henry.
The author implies which of the following is true?
Porter’s wife might have lived longer if he had not left her in Austin when he fled.
Porter was in poor health throughout his life.
O. Henry is as popular in many other countries as he is in America.
Porter would probably have written less stories if he had not been in prison for three years.
Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
Porter left school at 15 to become a pharmacist
Porter wrote a column for the Houston Daily Post called “Rolling Stone”
The first recorded use of his pseudonym was in Austin
Both of Porter’s wives died before he died
The word “pseudonym” in the passage refers to ___________.
William Sydney Porter
O. Henry
Athol Estes
the Aunt Lina
Which of the followings is true about the job of the freelance writers?
They may work with others in the company.
It is considered a “content” job.
They manage hardware and software.
They require in-depth knowledge of applications.
The word “vary” in paragraph 6 can be best replaced by ___________.
decrease
change
differ
increase
It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.
only skilled workers make good money
online workers can work full-time online.
it is easy to become a webmaster
workers with limited computer skills can not work online.
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE of webmasters?
They never work independently.
The duties they perform depend on the organization they work for.
They require a minimal level of expertise.
They do not support software products.
What is the purpose of the passage?
To inform people about the tasks and the roles of a webmaster.
To inform people about employment related to the Internet.
To inform people about the computer industry.
To explain why webmasters make a lot of money.
According to the passage, all of the followings are TRUE except ___________.
Webmasters must have knowledge of the latest computer applications.
Online workers can not free themselves from the office.
“New media” is not easy to define.
There are online jobs available for workers with minimal computer skills.
Which of the followings is not mentioned as part of the “new media”?
Internet technology
writing skills
websites
video games
word “identify” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to___________.
name
discover
encounter
estimate