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The beverages mentioned in the first paragraph aim to give consumers ______.
caffeine
sugar
more energy
more choices
The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to ______.
one example
the company
Red Bull
thirst quencher
According to the passage, what makes it difficult for researchers to know if an energy drink gives people energy?
Natural chemicals in a person’s body
The average age of the consumer
The number of beverage makers
The mixture of various ingredients
The word -plausible‖ in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
impossible
reasonable
typical
unlikely
What has Dr. Bauer probably researched?
Countries where Red Bull is popular
Energy drinks for teenage athletes
Habits of healthy and unhealthy adults
Vitamins and chemicals in the body
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
Bauer does not seem to believe the claims of energy drink makers.
Colas have been on the market longer than energy drinks.
It has been scientifically proved that energy drinks work.
The makers of Red Bull say that it can revitalize a person.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Caffeine is bad for people to drink.
It is uncertain whether energy drinks are healthy.
Red Bull is the best energy drink.
Teenagers should not choose energy drinks.
It is stated in the passage that extreme weather is ______.
becoming more common
not a natural occurrence
difficult for scientists to understand
killing more people than ever before
The word -lethal‖ in the second paragraph probably means ______.
far-reaching
long-lasting
happening soon
causing deaths
What caused thousands of deaths in 2003?
a period of hot weather
floods after a bad summer
a long spell of heavy rain
large-scale landslides
According to the passage, extreme weather is a problem because ______.
we can never predict it
it only affects crowded places
it’s often very destructive
its causes are completely unknown
The word -that in the third paragraph refers to ______.
Earth’s oceans
human activity
greenhouse gases
Earth’s atmosphere
Extreme weather can be caused by ______.
satellites above the Earth
water vapour in the atmosphere
very hot summers
water pans in your kitchen
Satellites are used to ______.
change the direction of severe storms
trap greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
measure changes in atmospheric water vapour
prevent climate from changing quickly Question
Which statement is NOT supported by the information in the passage?
Extreme weather is substantially influenced by human activity.
Unusual weather events are part of natural cycles.
We can limit the bad effects of extreme weather.
Such extreme weather is hardly the consequence of human activity.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
The function of the voice in performance
Communication styles
The connection between voice and personality
The production of speech
What does the author mean by staring that, "At interpersonal levels, tone may reflect ideas and feelings over and above the words chosen"?
Feelings are expressed with different words than ideas are.
The tone of voice can carry information beyond the meaning of words.
A high tone of voice reflects an emotional communication.
Feelings are more difficult to express than ideas.
The word "Here" in line 9 refers to……………
At interpersonal levels
the tone
ideas and feelings
words chosen
Why does the author mention "artistic, political, or pedagogic communication" ?
As examples of public performance
As examples of basic styles of communication
To contrast them to singing
To introduce the idea of self-image
According to the passage, an exuberant tone of voice may be an indication of a person's___________
generalphysical health
personality
registered
obtained
According to the passage, an overconfident front may hide___________.
hostility
shyness
friendliness
strength
The word "drastically" in line 21 is closest in meaning to___________.
frequently
exactly
severely
easily
According to the passage, what does a constricted and harsh voice indicate?
Lethargy
Depression
Boredom
Anger
What topic is this passage primarily concerned?
instruction in proper etiquette
rules of etiquette
variable and universal standards of etiquette
the importance of good manners
According to the passage,which of the following is a universal rule of etiquette?
reading a magazine at a coffee shop
not throwing food on the floor
eating in rustic settings
tucking a napkin in your shirt
According tothepassage, requires sensitivityandexperience?
reading a magazine at a coffee shop
not throwing food on the floor
eating in rustic settings
tucking a napkin in your shirt
Which of the following words is most similar to the meaning of “rustic” ?
urban
unsophisticated
agricultural
ancient
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “tuck” in line 11?
set
put
fold
hold
The word “sophisticated” in line 12 could best be replaced by?
famous
cultured
expensive
exclusive
What is the author’s main purpose in this passage?
to compare sophisticated and rustic restaurants
to assist people in learning sophisticatedmanners
to simplify rules of restaurant etiquette
to describe variations in restaurant manners
Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the first paragraph?
Women talk more than men on the whole
Women’s talking is a stereotype
Women talk more in private, and men talk more in public
Little boys and little girls have different ways of playing
Which word is similar in meaning to the word “glue”?
Games
sticky substance
rope
means
Which of the following phrases best explains the meaning of the word “verbal”?
Deriving from verbs
Connected with use of spoken language
Using very loud noise
Being very talkative
The word “they” refers to ______.
Situations
Men
Men and women
Women
Which of the following can be inferred from the first paragraph?
Men and women have different styles of talking, which may begin in childhood.
According to Deborah Tannen, the belief that women talk more is party right but most wrong.
Women talk more in some situations while men talk in others
Men are more sociable than women
Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the second paragraph?
Researchers have studied the conversations of children and their parents.
Parents do not much about sadness with their sons.
Study at Emory University can help to explain the differences between communication styles of boy and girls.
An Emory University study found than parent talk more with their daughters than with their sons.
Which word can best replace the word “startling”?
Beginning
annoying
surprising
interesting
Which of the following statement is TRUE about the passage?
Parents give more love to their daughters than to their sons
Boys don’t like to be with their parents as much as girls do
Parents use more language to talk with their daughters
Boys don’t like showing emotions
What is the main topic of the passage?
Stars on American coins
The teaching of astronomy in state universities
The star as national symbol of the United States
Colonial stamps and coins
The word “their” in line 1 refers to _______
Coins
features
colonies
stars
The word “bore” in line 3 is closest in meaning to ________
Carried
drilled
symbolized
cost
The expression “Curiously enough” is used because the author finds it strange that _______
Silver coins with fifteen stars appeared before coins with thirteen
Vermont and Kentucky joined the Union in 1794
Tennessee was the first state to use half dimes
No silver coins were issued until 1794
Which of the following can be inferred about the order in which Kentucky, Tennessee, and Vermont joined the Union?
Vermont joined after Tennessee and Kentucky.
Kentucky joined before Tennessee and Vermont.
Tennessee joined Vermont and Kentucky.
Vermont and Kentucky joined at the same time.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the denomination of an American coin?
Half cent
Half-dollar
Half dime
Half nickel
Why was a coin produced in 1828 with only twelve stars?
There was a change in design policy.
There were twelve states at the time.
The mint made a mistake.
Tennessee had left the Union.
The main idea of this passage is that ______________ .
Harvard University developed under the auspices of the General Court of Massachusetts
What is today a great university started out small
John Harvard was key to the development of a great university
Harvard is one of the world's most prestigious universities.
The passage indicates that Harvard is ______________.
one of the oldest universities in the world
the oldest university in the world
one of the oldest universities in America
the oldest university in America
It can be inferred from the passage that the Puritans who traveled to the
Massachusetts colony were ______________.
rather rich
Rather well educated
rather supportive of the English government
rather undemocratic
The pronoun "they" in the second paragraph refers to ______________.
son
university graduates
Oxford and Cambridge universities
educational opportunities
The "pounds" in the second paragraph are probably ______________.
units of money
college students
types of books
school campuses
Which of the following is NOT mentioned about John Harvard?
What he died of
Where he came from
Where he was buried
How much he bequeathed to Harvard
The passage implies that ______________.
Someone else really served as president of Harvard before Henry Dunster
Henry Dunster was an ineffective president
Henry Dunster spent much of his time as president managing the Harvard faculty
The position of president of Harvard was not merely an administrative position in the early ears
Ancient education generally focused its efforts on __________.
young people only
on male learners
both sexes
female learners
Education in early times was mostly aimed at __________.
teaching skills
learning new lifestyles
learning to live
imparting survival skills
The first to support the equality of the sexes was __________.
the Chinese
the Jews
Plato
the Greek
The word “informally” in this context mostly refers to an education occurring __________.
in a department
in classrooms
ability
outside the school
When education first reached women, they were __________.
separated from men
locked up in a place with men
deprived of opportunities
isolated from a normal life
When the concept of universal primary education was introduced, education __________.
was intended for all the sexes
was intended for all the sexes
was given free to all
focused on imparting skills
Co-education was negatively responded to in __________.
conservative countries
Japan
South American countries
the Scandinavian countries
What is the main idea of this passage?
Although animals may be aware of quantities, they cannot actually count.
Of all animals, dogs and horses can count best.
Careful training is required to teach animals to perform tricks involving numbers
Animals cannot “count” more than one kind of object.
Why does the author refer to Gilbert White’s book in line 2?
To indicate that more research is needed in this field.
To show how attitudes have changed since1786.
To provide evidence that some birds are aware of quantities.
To contradict the idea that animals can count.
The word “surreptitiously” is closest in meaning to
quickly
occasionally
stubbornly
secretly
The word “odd” refers to which of the following?
numbers such as 1, 3, 5 and so on
lucky numbers
numbers such as 2, 4, 6 and so on
unusual numbers
The author mentions that all of the following are aware of quantities in some ways EXCEPT
wasps
Plovers
caterpillars
mice
The word “accounts” is closest in meaning to
reasons
reports
deceptions
invoices
How would the author probably characterize the people who are mentioned in the first line of the second paragraph
As foolish
As demanding
As clever
As mistaken
What is the main idea of this passage?
The computer is especially lucrative for women today.
Women today are better educated than in the past, making them more attractive to the business world.
Women are better at small business than men are.
Women today are opening more business of their own.
The word “excluded” is closest meaning to ___________ .
often invited to
decorators of
not permitted in
charged admission to
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 faced discrimination in business.
Women lacked ability to work in business.
Women were not trained in business.
According to the passage, Charlotte Taylor believes that women in 1970s ___________
were unrealistic about their opportunities in business management.
had fewer obstacles in business than they do today.
were unable to work hard enough to success in business.
were still more interested in education than business opportunities
The author mentions the “ shoesbox under the bed” in order to ___________.
show the resourcefulness of Sandra Kurtzig
Show the frugality of women in business
Point out that initially the financial resources of Sandra Kurtzig’s business were limited
suggest that the company needed to expand
The expression “ keep tabs on” is closest meaning to ___________.
pay the salaries of
keep records of
provide transportation for
recognize the appearance of
The word “hurdles” can be best replaced by ___________.
fences
obstacles
questions
small groups
It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes that business operated by women are small because ___________.
many women fail at large businesses.
Women are not able to borrow money easily.
Women prefer a small intimate setting.
Women can’t deal with money.