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What is the main topic of the passage?
How to reduce garbage disposal
What people often understand about the term “recycle”
What is involved in the recycling movement
How to live sensitively to the environment
People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT:
buy high-quality product
buy simply-wrapped things
reuse cups
buy fewer hamburgers
Why is it a waste when customers buy low-quality products?
Because people will soon throw them away.
Because they have to be repaired many times.
Because customers change their ideas all the time.
Because they produce less energy.
What best describes the process of reuse?
The bottles are collected, washes, returned and filled again.
The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed.
The bottles are washed, returned filled again and collected.
The bottles are collected, returned filled again and washed.
What are the two things mentioned as example of recycling?
Aluminum cans and plastic wrapping.
Hamburger wrappings and spent motor oil.
Aluminum cans and spent motor oil.
TV sets and aluminum cans.
With which of the following topics is the passage primarly concerned?
The advantages of telecommuting.
A definition of telecommuting.
An overview of telecommuting.
The failure of telecommuting.
The phrase “ of no consequence” means___________.
of no use
of no good
unimportant
irrelevant
The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting, EXCEPT_______.
the opportunities for advancement.
the different system of supervision.
the lack of interaction with a group.
The work place is in the home
The reason why telecommuting has not become popular is that the employees _______.
need regular interaction with their families.
are worried aboout the promotion if they are not seen at the office.
feel that a work area in their home is away from the office.
are ignorant of telecommuting.
When Busines Week published “ The Portable Executive”, it implied that_________.
systems for managing telecommuters were not effective.
there was resistance on the part of many managers about telecommuting.
the trend for telecommuting was optimistic.
most telecommuters were satisfied with their work.
This passage probably appeared in which of the following?
A diet book
A book on basic nutrition
A cookbook
A popular women’s magazine
The phrase “stored in” in lines 3 is closest in meaning to ________.
manufactured in
attached to
measured by
accumulated
The author states that fats serve all of the following body functions EXCEPT to ________.
promote a feeling of fullness
insulate and protect the body
provide energy
control weight gain
According to the author of the passage, which of the following is true for rats when they are fed a fat free diet?
They stop growing
They have more babies
They lose body hair
They require less care
Linoleic fatty acid is mentioned in the passage as ________.
an essential nutrient for humans
more useful than acid
prevent weight gain in rats
a nutrient found in most foods
The phrase “these abnormalities” in line 11 refers to ________.
a condition caused by fried foods
strategically located fat deposits
curves on the human female body
cessation of growth, bad skin, and damaged reproductive systems
That humans should all have some fat in our diets is, according to the author
a commonly held view
not yet a proven fact
only true for women
proven to be true by experiments on rats
What does the passage mainly discuss?
The economic impact of air pollution.
What constitutes an air pollutant.
How much harm air pollutants can cause.
The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere.
It can be inferred from the first paragraph that ________.
water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas
most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled
the definition of air pollution will continue to change
a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities
For which of the following reasons can natural pollutants play an important role in controlling air pollution?
They function as part of a purification process.
They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants.
They are less harmful to living beings than other pollutants.
They have existed since the Earth developed.
According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions ________.
can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants
can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants
will damage areas outside of the localized regions
will react harmfully with natural pollutants
The word “localized” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.
specified
circled
surrounded
encircled
According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a
substance is only useful if ________.
the other substances in the area are known
it is in a localized area
the natural level is also known
it can be calculated quickly
Which of the following is best supported by the passage?
To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air pollution laws.
One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws.
Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants
Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
The effects of vitamins in the human body.
The history f food preferences from the 19th century to the present.
The stages of development of clinical nutrition as a field of study.
Nutritional practices of the 19th century.
It can be inferred from the passages that which of the following discoveries was made during the first era in the history of nutrition?
Protein was recognized as an essential component of diet.
Vitamins were synthesized from foods.
Effective technique of weight loss were determined.
Certain food were found to be harmful to good health.
The word "tempting" is closest meaning to ________.
necessary
attractive
realistic
correct
The word "reckless" can be best replaced by ________.
recorded
irresponsible
informative
urgent
The word "them" refers to ________.
therapies
claims
effects
vitamins
Why did vitamins therapy begin losing favour in the 1950's?
The public lost interest in vitamins.
Medical schools stopped teaching nutritional concepts
Nutritional research was of poor quality.
Claims for the effectiveness of vitamin therapy were seen to be exaggerated.
The word "skyrocketing" is closest meaning to ________.
internationally popular
acceptable
increasing rapidly
surprising
Scientists have observed that warmer temperatures in the spring cause flower to ________.
die instantly
bloom earlier
become lighter
lose colour
According to paragraph 2, when their habitats grow warmer, animals tend to move ________.
south - eastwards and down mountainsides toward lower elevations.
north - westward and up mountainsides toward higher elevations.
toward the North Pole and down mountainsides toward lower elevations.
toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations.
The pronoun "those" in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
species
ecosystems
habitats
areas
The phrase "dwindling sea ice" in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
the frozen water in the Arctic
the violent Arctic Ocean
the melting ice in the Arctic
the cold ice in the Arctic
It is mentioned in the passage that if the global temperature rose by 2 or 3 Celsius degrees, ________.
half of the earth's surface would be flooded
the sea level would rise by 2o centimetres
water supply would decrease by 50 percent
20 to 50 percent of species could become extinct
According to the passage, if some species are not able to adjust quickly to warmer temperatures, ________.
they may be endangered
they can begin to develop
they will certainly need water
they move to tropical forests
The word "fragile" in paragraph 4 most probably means ________.
very large
easily damaged
rather strong
pretty hard
The bleaching of coral reefs as mentioned in paragraph 4 indicates ________.
the water absorption of coral reefs
the quick growth of marine mammals
the blooming phase of sea weeds
the slow death of coral reefs
The author’s purpose is to________.
describe the benefits of Medicare.
stimulate enrollment in Medicare.
advertise Medicare.
tell people when they may enroll in Medicare.
People would pay 10% more for their insurance if they________.
were under 65
enrolled after their sixty-fifth birthday.
applied seven months before their sixty-fifth birthday.
enrolled in a private plan.
To start coverage by Medicare on their sixty-fifth birthday, people must apply________.
seven months before their birthday.
four months before their birthday.
three months before their birthday.
the month in which their birthday occurs.
To word “deducted” in the passage can be replaced by________.
taken away
protected
subtracted
escaped
To word “elapsed” in the passage most closely means________.
passed
finished
ended
expired
The period after the sixty-fifth birthday during which people may apply for Medicare is________.
a quarter of a year
seven months
one month
January 1 to March 31 yearly.
Medicare subscriber’s premiums________.
are due the first of every month
are taken out of their salaries
are subtracted from their pension
come from the government.
With what topic is the passage primary concerned?
the life and music of Tchaikovsky
development of Tchaikovsky’s music for ballets
Tchaikovsky’s relationship with Madame Von Meck
the cause of Tchaikovsky’s death
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “productivity”?
fertility
affinity
creativity
maturity
The phrase “enjoyed the patronage of” probably means________?
liked the company of
was mentally attached to
solicited the advice of
was financially dependent upon
Which of the following could best replace the word “terminated”?
discontinued
resolved
exploited
hated
According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meck EXCEPT________.
She had economic troubles.
She was generous.
She enjoyed Tchaikovsky’s music.
She was never introduced to Tchaikovsky.
According to the passage, for what is Tchaikovsky’s music most well known?
Its repetitive and monotonous tones.
The ballet-like quality of the music.
Its lively, capricious melodies.
The richness and melodic drama of the music.
According to the passage, “Swan Lake” and “The Sleeping Beauty” are________
dance
songs
operas
plays
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
Tchaikovsky’s influence on ballet music
Tchaikovsky’s unhappiness leading to suicide
the patronage of Madame von Meck
Tchaikovsky’s productivity in composing
What is the main idea of this passage?
Carbohydrates are needed for good health
Carbohydrates prevent a build-up of proteins.
Cacbohydrates can lead to ketosis.
Carbohydrates are an expendable part of a good diet.
According to the passage, what do most nutritionists suggest?
Sufficient carbohydrates will prevent gluconeogenesis.
Carbohydrates are simple sugars called glucose.
Carbohydrates should make up about a quarter of a person’s daily diet.
Carbohydrates should be eaten in very small quantities.
Which of the following do carbohydrates NOT do?
prevent ketosis
cause gluconeogenesis
provide energy for the body
flavor and sweeten food
Which of the following words could best replace”deficient” as used in line 6?
outstanding
abundant
insufficient
unequal
What does the word “this” refer to in line 8?
using protein supplies for energy
converting carbohydrates to energy
having a deficiency in carbohydrates
having an insufficient amount of protein
According to the passage, which of the following does NOT describe carbohydrates?
a protein supply
a necessily
a range of sugars
an energy source
Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?
Cause and result
Comparison and contrast
Speccific to general
Definition and example
What is the main idea of this passage?
Women today are better educated than is the past, marking them more attractive to the business world.
The computer is especially lucrative for women today.
Women are better at small business of their own.
Women today are opening more business of their own.
All of the following were mentioned in the passage as detriments to women in the business world EXCEPT________
Women were required to stay at home with their families.
Women lacked ability to work in business.
Women faced discrimination in business.
Women were not trained in business.
in line 12, “that” refers to________.
woman becoming the chairmen of the board
women working hard
women achieving advanced degrees
women believing that business is a place for them
According to the passage, Charlotte Taylor believes that women in 1970s________.
were unrealistic about their opportunities in business management.
were still more interested in education than business opportunities.
had fewer obstacles in business than they do today.
were inable to work hard enough to success in business.
The expression “keep tabs on” in line 17 is closest meaning to________.
recognize the appearance of
keep records of
provide transportation for
pay the salaries of
The word “hurdles” in line 23 can be best replaced by________.
fences
obstacles
question
small group
It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes that business operated by women are small because________.
women prefer a small intimate setting.
women can’t deal with money.
women are not able to borrow money easily.
many women fail at large businesses.
The author’s attitude about the future of women in business is________.
skeptical
optimistic
frustrated
negative