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What does the passage mainly discuss?
Wartime expenditures
Problems facing the United States after the war
Methods of repairing the damage caused by the war
The results of government efforts to revive the economy
The word “devastated” in line 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
developing
ruined
complicated
fragile
According to the passage, which of the following statements about the damage in the South is correct?
It was worse than in the North
The cost was less than expected
It was centered in the border states
It was remedied rather quickly
The passage refers to all of the following as necessary steps following the Civil War EXCEPT______
helping soldiers readjust
restructuring industry
returning government to normal
increasing taxes
Why does the author mention a popular song?
To give an example of a Northern attitude towards the South
To illustrate the Northern love of music
To emphasize the cultural differences between the North and the South
To compare the Northern and Southern presidents
The word “them” in line 20 refers to ______.
charges
leader
days
irons
Which of the following can be inferred from the phrase “…it was unlikely that a jury from Virginia, a Southern Confederate state, would convict them”?
Virginians felt betrayed by Jefferson Davis
A popular song insulted Virginia
Virginians were loyal to their leaders
All of the Virginia military leaders had been put in chains
It can be inferred from the passage that President Johnson pardoned the Southern leaders in order to _________.
raise money for the North
repair the physical damage in the South
prevent Northern leaders from punishing more Southerners
help the nation recover from the war
The “welcome development” mentioned in line 6 is an increase in ______.
interest in food safety and nutrition among North Americans
the nutritional quality of the typical North American diet.
the amount of healthy food grown in North America.
the number of consumers in North America.
According to the first paragraph, which of the following is true about the term “organic foods”?
It is accepted by most nutritionists.
It has been used only in recent years.
It has no fixed meaning.
It is seldom used by consumers.
The word “maintain” has closest meaning with ______.
improve
monitor
keep
restore
The author implies that there is cause for concern if consumers with limited incomes buy organic foods instead of conventionally grown foods because ______.
organic foods can be more expensive but are often no better than conventionally grown foods.
many organic foods are actually less nutritious than similar conventionally grown foods.
conventionally grown foods are more readily available than organic foods.
too many farmers will stop using conventional methods to grow food crops.
According to the last paragraph, consumers who believe that organic foods are better than conventionally grown foods are often ______.
careless
mistaken
economical
wealthy
The word “those” stands for ______?
foods
concern
consumers
they
What is the author’s attitude toward the claims made by supporters of health foods?
Very enthusiastic
Somewhat favorable
Neutral
Skeptical
Which aspect of the lives of the Native Americans of the north Pacific Coast does the passage mainly discuss?
Methods of food preservation
How diet was restricted by the environment
The contributions of women to the food supply
Difficulties in establishing successful farms
The word “attained” in line 3 is closest in meaning to ___________.
achieved
modified
demanded
spread
It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that the social organization of many agricultural peoples is ___________.
more complex than that of hunters and foragers
less efficient than that of hunters and foragers
more widespread than that of hunters and foragers
better documented than that of hunters and foragers
According to the passage, what is true of the “division of labor” mentioned in line 5?
It was first developed by Native Americans of the north Pacific Coast.
It rarely existed among hunting
It was a structure that the Native Americans of the north Pacific Coast shared with many other peoples.
It provided a form of social organization that was found mainly among coastal peoples.
All of the following are true of the north Pacific coast women EXCEPT that they
were more likely to catch shellfish than other kinds of fish
contributed more materials for tool making than the men did
sometimes searched for food far inland from the coast
prepared and preserved the fish
The word “They” in line 16 refers to ___________.
women
tools
mammals
men
The Native Americans of the north Pacific Coast used smokehouses in order to
___________.
store utensils used in food preparation
prevent fish and shellfish from spoiling
have a place to store fish and shellfis
prepare elaborate meal
All of following are true of the cheese-like substance mentioned in paragraph 4 EXCEPT that it was___________.
made from fish
not actually cheese
useful on long journeys
made in a short period of time
What does the passage mainly discuss?
The care that various animals give to their offspring.
The difficulties young animals face in obtaining food.
The methods that mammals use to nurse their young.
The importance among young mammals of becoming independent.
What can be inferred from the passage about the practice of animal parents feeding their young?
It is unknown among fish.
It is unrelated to the size of the young.
It is dangerous for the parents.
It is most common among mammals.
The author lists various animals in line 5 to ________
contrast the feeding habits of different types of mammals
describe the process by which mammals came to be defined
emphasize the point that every type of mammal feeds its own young
explain why a particular feature of mammals is nonselective
According to the passage, how do some insects make sure their young have food?
By storing food near their young.
By locating their nests or cells near spiders and caterpillars.
By searching for food some distance from their nest.
By gathering food from a nearby water source.
The word "it" in line 20 refers to________
feeding
moment
young animal
size
According to the passage, animal young are most defenseless when
their parents are away searching for food
their parents have many young to feed
they are only a few days old
they first become independent
The word "shielded" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
raised
protected
hatched
valued
Which of the following can we infer from paragraph 1?
Some people can understand their feelings better than others.
People who can manage their emotions will be controlled by them.
If people pay attention to their feelings, they will not be able to manage them.
If people pay attention to their feelings, they can control their emotions better.
The word "soothe" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ______________.
reduce
weaken
worsen
relieve
According to paragraphs 1 to 3, people should be aware of their emotions so that they can ____________.
manage their emotions appropriately
stop feeling angry
experience feelings more intensively
explain their emotions to others
From paragraph 2, we can see that Daniel Goleman______________.
trained people to increase their Emotional Intelligence
treated patients who had emotional problems
wrote about Emotional Intelligence
studied how people manage their emotions
All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 2 about our emotions EXCEPT
every feeling is important
we can manage our emotions
emotions are part of a satisfying life
we should ignore some feelings
The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to ______________.
psychologists
individuals
individual differences
intense emotions
In paragraph 3, the author explains the concept of awareness and management of
emotions by______________.
describing how people learn to control their emotions
giving an example of why people get angry
comparing how two people might respond to an intense emotion
explaining why some people are not aware of their emotions
According to paragraph 5, children might be more successful in school if they can resist impulses because they can ____________.
easily understand new information
be more popular with their teachers
have more friends at school
focus on their work and not get distracted
What does the passage mainly discuss?
The origins of theatre
The variety of early religious activities.
the role of ritual in modern dance
The importance of storytelling
What aspect of drama does the author discuss in the first paragraph?
The connection between myths and dramatic plots
The seasons in which dramas were performed
The importance of costumes in early drama
The reason drama is often unpredictable
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common element of theatre and ritual?
music
dance
magic
costumes
The word “considerable” in line 11 is closest in meaning to_____________.
relational
thoughtful
substantial
ceremonial
The word “they” in line 13 refers to_____________.
mistakes
performers
animals
costumes
According to the passage, what is the main difference between ritual and drama?
Ritual requires fewer performers than drama.
Ritual use music whereas drama does not.
Ritual is shorter than drama.
Ritual has a religious purpose and drama does not.
The passage supports which of the following statements?
Myths are longer represented dramatically.
No one really knows how the theatre began.
Storytelling is an important part of dance.
Dramatic activities require the use of costume.
The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to _______.
emphasize that each person’s answers will be different.
show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process.
indicate that the answers are not really important.
indicate that each person’s answers may change over time.
The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
questions
answers
features
jobs
The word “assessing” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by _______.
discovering
considering
measuring
disposing
According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city?
plumbing
law
retail sales
advertising
Those are all the factors you should take into account when choosing a job EXCEPT.
Your likes and your dislikes
The atmosphere at work
Geographical location
Your strengths and weaknesses
In paragraph 5, the author suggests that .
you may want to change careers at some time in the future.
as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling.
you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully.
you will probably jobless at some time in the future.
Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 4?
To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber.
To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception.
To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen.
To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant.
According to the passage, which of the following is true?
To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary.
To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs.
If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant.
Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate.
According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because _______
they are indispensable in everyday communications.
they make them look more stylish.
they keep the users alert all the time.
they cannot be replaced by regular phones.
"Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means __________
poor ideas about the effects of cell phones.
widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones.
information on the lethal effects of cell phones.
the negative public use of cell phones.
The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with ______
the smallest units of the brain.
the resident memory.
the mobility of the mind and the body.
the arteries of the brain.
The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often, _______
had a problem with memory
abandoned his family.
suffered serious loss of mental ability.
could no longer think lucidly
The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
ideas
negative publicity
Mobile phone companies
health problems
The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means ....................
“certainly”
“obviously”
“privately”
“possibly”
The most suitable title for the passage could be _______
“Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time”
“Technological Innovations and Their Price”.
“The Way Mobile Phones Work”.
“The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular”.
The author states that the Hubble was not always popular because ________.
people were afraid of what might be foun
many people believed space exploration was a waste of time
it was defective for its first three years in space
it was more expensive than most space shuttles
The author implies that the satellite that carries the Hubble was specifically designed so that ________
the known defective mirror could be replaced in space rather than on Earth
maintenance could be done by travelling astronauts
the Hubble could move easily
the mirror could contract and expand
The author compares the astronauts of the Endeavor to ________ .
astronomers
scientists
mechanics
politicians
The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
time
space
186,000 miles a second
light
The author states that Edward Hubble ________
developed the Hubble telescope
was the first person to use the Hubble telescope
developed a mathematical formula to measure speed and distances between galaxies
was a politician who sponsored funding in Congress
The author states that ________ .
when viewing a distant galaxy through the Hubble telescope, you are actually looking back in time
the new mirror distorts the image
the view from Hubble is not accurate, but it is interesting
you cannot discern distance or time with any kind of accuracy
The word “billowing” in the third paragraph is closest meaning to ________ .
sitting
stopping
exploding
pouring
The author implies that a black hole is analogous to ________ .
water draining in a bathtub
a galaxy
a group of stars
a cloud
What is the main idea of the passage?
The increasing number of people using cell phone.
The difference between cell phones and telephones.
The history of a cell phone
How Cooper competed with AT& T.
What definition is true of a cell phone?
The first product of two famous corporation.
A hand-held wireless communication device.
Something we use just for playing games.
A version of walkie- talkie.
What information is INCORRECT about a walkie- talkie?
It has one channel
It was first designed in 1973.
It can be used within a distance of a mile.
Only one person can talk at a time.
The word "duplex" is closest meaning to ________.
having two parts
quick
modern
having defects
The word “ they” in paragraph 2 refer to________
Walkie – talkies
Walkie - talkies, telephones
telephones and cell phones
Walkie - talkies, telephones and cell phones
To whom did Cooper make his first cell phone call?
His assistant at Motorola.
A person on New York street.
A member of Bell Laboratories.
The director of his company.
When did Motorola introduce the first cell phones for commercial use?
In the same years when he first made a cell- phone call.
In 1981.
In 1983.
In the same year when AT& T constructed a cell phone system.