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What does the passage mainly discuss?
risk factors in heart attacks
seasonal and temporal patterns of heart attacks
cardiology in the 1980s
diet and stress as factors in heart attacks
In paragraph 1, the word “potential” could best be re-placed by which of the following?
harmful
primary
unknown
possible
The word “trigger” as used in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
involve
affect
cause
encounter
The phrase “susceptible to” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by ________.
aware of
affected by
accustomed
prone to
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a possible cause of many heart attacks?
decreased blood flow to the heart
increased blood presure
lower heart rate
increase in hormones
Which of the following is NOT cited as a possible risk factor?
Having a birthday
Getting married
Rating fatty foods
Being under stress
Which of the following does the passage infer?
We recently began to study how risk factors trigger heart attacks
We have not identified many risk factors associated with heart attacks
We do not fully understand how risk factors trigger heart attacks
What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
Signs of aging are easier to detect in animals than in plants
Aging occurs in every living thing after it has reached maturity
Not all signs of aging are visible
The outward signs of aging may be seen in old people
What does the word “it” in paragraph 1 refer to?
aging
a living thing
an illness
an accident
When does the human body begin to lose vigor and the ability to function efficiently?
Soon after reaching adulthood
During childhood
Early adulthood
In old age
What happens to memorization when the brain begins to age?
It works less
It becomes forgetful
It declines
It slows down
The word “brittle” in paragraph 2 means________
soft and easily bent
hard and endurable
hard but easily broken
rigid and inflexible
According to the passage, what condition is responsible for many of the diseases of the old?
The arteries have become thickened and constricted
The blood vessels lead from the heart
The brain gets smaller in size
Bones become lighter and brittle
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
All living things grow old
Aging is unavoidable in any living things
Plants show less signs of aging than any other living things
Most body parts wear out during the course of a lifetime
What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
Gerontologists have controlled the process of aging
Gerontologists are working hard to help people live longer and more healthily
Gerontologists are trying to give people an eternal life
Gerontologists are now able to slow down the process of aging
The Oresund Bridge, one of the longest bridges in the world, (61)________so far ahead into the distance
travels
leans
stretches
pulls
that you can't even tell where the blue of the water (62) ________ the blue of the sky.
comes
meets
lines
starts
It is 8 kilometers long and was (63) ________in July 2000.
done
ended
brought
completed
It crosses the Flinte Channel, the chilly waterway (64) ________the two countries.
splitting
cutting
breaking
separating
The engineers built an artificial island near the Danish coast that (65) ________support part of the bridge structure, as well as being the point at which the road disappears underground, before coming out in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark.
helps
aids
attempts
tries
What is the main idea of the passage?
Mickey Mantle as the greatest baseball player of all time
Mickey Mantle’s success and private life full of problems
Mickey Mantle and his career as a baseball player
Mickey Mantle and the history of baseball
According to the passage, Mantle could________
hit the ball to score from a long distance
bat better with his left hand than with his right hand
hit with the bat on either side of his body
give the most powerful hit in his team
The word “this” as used in paragraph 2 refers to________
Mantle’s being a fast and powerful player
Mantle’s being a wonderful athlete
Mantle’s being fascinated by many people
Mantle’s being a “switch-hitter”
The author uses the word “But” in paragraph 4 to________
change the topic of the passage
give an argument in favor of Mantle’s success and fame
explain how Mantle got into trouble
give an example of the trouble in Mantle’s private life
The word “accelerated” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to________
worsened
bettered
delayed
quickened
We can see from paragraph 5 that after his father’s death, Mantle________
played even better
forgot his father’s dream
led a happier life
suffered a lot of pain
Which of the following is mentioned as the main cause of the destruction of Mantle’s body?
His loneliness
His way of life
His liver transplant operation
His own dream
With what topic does this passage primarily deal?
The importance of the chemical industry
The dangers of toxic chemicals
A proposal to ban the use of all herbicides
Advantages of biological agents over chemical ones
The word "Marring" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to________
spoiling
planting
dividing
replacing
Which of the following terms does the author define in the first paragraph?
weeds
nutrients
wildlife habitats
grazing area
Which of the following statements about the use of chemical agents as herbicides would the author most likely agree?
It is safe but inefficient
It is occasionally required
It should be increased
It has become more dangerous recently
Which of the following is NOT given as an advantage of using biological agents over chemical herbicides?
They are safer for workers
They are less likely to destroy desirable plants
They are more easily available
They do not have to be used as often
The word "innate" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to________
effective
organic
natural
active
According to the passage, biological agents mainly consist of________
herbicides
useful plants
weeds
insects and microorganisms
Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?
A general idea is introduced and several specific examples are given
Two possible causes of a phenomenon are compared
A problem is described and possible solutions are discussed
A recommendation is analyzed and rejected
While most American families are traditional, (81) ________a father, a mother and one or more children, 22 percent of all American families in 1998 were headed by one parent, usually a woman.
making of
consisting of
including of
containing
These (82) ________couples may believe that they would not make good parents; they may want freedom from responsibilities of childbearing;
childish
childlike
childless
childhood
perhaps they (83) ________ physically able to have children
are not
can not
could not
were not
Americans (84) ________and accept these different types of families.
tolerate
refuse
remember
remind
Families are very important (85) ________ Americans.
for
with
on
to
Which of the following titles would best express the main topic of the passage?
The Father of American Public Education
Philosophy of Education
The Massachusetts State Board of Education.
Politics of Educational Institutions
Which of the following describes Horace Mann’s early life ?
He attended school six months a year
He had to study alone, without help
He supported his family after his father died
He was an only child
The word “struggles” in line 5 could best be replaced by
valuable experiences
happy situations
influential people
difficult times
The word “regret” in line 7 could best be replaced by
consideration
feeling sorry
limitation
acceptance
What did Horace Mann advocate ?
The state board school system
The district school system
The substitute school system
The graded school system
The word “mandatory” in line 10 is closest in meaning to
required
equal
excellent
basic
How were Mann’s educational reforms distributed ?
In twelve annual reports to the state of Massachusetts
In reports that he wrote for national distribution
In speeches that he made throughout the country
In books that could be found in school libraries
The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ________.
an expensive education
good musical instruments
parental support and encouragement
wealthy and loving parents
The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to ________
other people
other scientists
other children
other geniuses
When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that ________
ability depends mainly on intelligence and chievement
intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
ability depends both on intelligence and environment
different twins generally have different levels of ability
Scientists chose twins for their study because
each twin has the same environment as his/her twin
they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured
They practice playing their instruments for many years
They concentrated on music to the exclusion of the other areas
They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic
The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow ________
Their own interests
Their parents’ interests
Only their interests in musical instruments
Only their interests in computer games
When encourage their gifted children, parents should avoid ________
Pushing their children too hard
letting them play their own way
Permitting them to follow their own interests
Starting their education at an early age
The remark: “ to have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel’’ in the passage means that in order to become a genius, ________
You need to have good heath and good nourishment
You need intelligence and you need to develop it
You should try to move quickly and efficiently
You must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (31) ________.
threat
problem
danger
vanishing
Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (32) ________ if we do not make an effort to protect them
disappeared
vanished
extinct
empty
Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (33) ________, and sold as pets.
for life
alive
lively
for living
Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute the environment and (34) ________ wildlife.
spoil
wound
wrong
harm
The most successful animals on Earth, human beings, will soon be the only ones (35) ________ unless we can solve this problem.
left
over
staying
survived
Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
Gestures
Signs and signals
Speech
Communication
According to this passage, what is a signal?
A form of communication that interrupts the environment
The most difficult form of communication to describe
A form of communication which may be used across long distances
The form of communication most related to cultural perception
The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to________
way
environment
function
signal
The word “intricate” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by________
inefficient
complicated
historical
uncertain
Applauding was cited as an example of________
a signal
a sign
a gesture
a symbol
Why were the telephone, radio, and television invented?
Because people were unable to understand signs, signals, and symbols
Because people believed that signs, signals, and symbols were obsolete
Because people wanted to communicate across long distances
Bcause people wanted new forms of communication
It may be concluded from this passage that
Only some cultures have signs, signals, and symbols
Signs, signals, symbols, and gestures are forms of communication
Symbols are very easy to define and interrupt
Waving and handshaking are not related to culture