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What does the passage mainly discuss?
The cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs
The variety of species found in tropical rain forests
The time required for species to adapt to new environments
The impact of human activities on Earth‟s ecosystems
The word “critical” is closest in meaning to
complicated
interesting
negative
essential
The author mentions the extinction of the dinosaurs in the 2nd paragraph to emphasize that
the cause of the dinosaurs‟ extinction is unknown
actions by humans could not stop the irreversible process of a species‟ extinction
not all mass extinctions have been caused by human activity
Earth‟s climate has changed significantly since the dinosaurs‟extinction
The word “jolting” is closest in meaning to
shocking
unknown
illuminating
predicted
The author mentions all of the following as examples of the effect of humans on the world‟s
habitat destruction in wetlands
the introduction of new varieties of plant species
damage to marine ecosystems
destruction of the tropical rain forests
With which of the following statements would the author be most likely to agree?
Human influence on ecosystems should not be a factor in determining public policy.
Humans should be more conscious of the influence they have on ecosystems.
The extinction of a few species is an acceptable consequence of human progress.
Technology will provide solutions to problems caused by the destruction of ecosystems.
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
According to the passage, what do the bridges over the Golden River lead to?
The Meridian gate
The Gate of Supreme Harmony
The Imperial Gardens
The center of Beijing arrangement of trees, fishponds, flowerbeds, and sculpture. Here is the place of relaxation for the emperor.
Which phrase is closest in meaning to the word 'unparalleled' as used in paragraph 3?
high quality found nowhere else
at an angle from the main line
careless of small details in design
partially designed in a foreign country
From the passage, it is implied that the main entrance area to the Forbidden City is
not very impressive
surrounded by three tall walls
decorated with statuettes
painted gold and green
Which word(s) does the word 'its' refer to in paragraph 3?
Architecture
World Heritage List
Palace
UNESCO
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to the word "spontaneous”?
Without thinking
Unique
Without planning
Strange
From the passage, it can be inferred that
Chinese architects borrowed ideas from many different countries
the garden of the Forbidden City was laid out in a strict, rectangular pattern.
the design of the Forbidden City is dull and colorless.
the architecture of the Forbidden City exemplifies traditional Chinese values.
Which phrase is closest in meaning to the word “proclamations”?
Poetry written for the emperor.
Music composed for public ceremonies.
Speeches encouraging soldiers to fight.
Official public announcements.
Which sentence in the first paragraph explains who could go anywhere in the Forbidden City at any time?
Sentence 2
Sentence 5
Sentence 4
Sentence 3
All of the following are mentioned as potential negative reactions to transfusion EXCEPT
Sensitivity to donor leukocytes
Air bubbles in the blood
Allergies
Red-cell incompatibility
What can the phrase "go to great length" best replaced by?
irradiated
rigorously
routinely
removed
According to the passage, how often can people donate blood for red blood cells?
Every four months
Every three month
Every two months
Every month
Based on the information in the passage, what can be inferred about blood transfused to infants and newborns?
It is treated with radiant energy.
It is not treated differently from adults.
It is not dangerous for children.
It is rigorously tested as blood for adults.
The word "it" refers to
surgical procedures
accident victims
a pint of whole blood
surgery patients
What answer choice is closest in meaning to the word “undetected”?
not illustrated
not captured
not found
not wanted
What does the author imply in the passage?
Motoring blood benefits mankind.
Clotting cannot be prevented.
Freezing blood destroys platelets.
Transfusing blood is a dangerous process.
According to the passage l, Einstein's primary work was in the area of
chemistry
biology
physics
math
Which of the following inventions is mentioned in the passage as a practical application of Einstein's discoveries?
Radio
Television
Automobiles
Computer
According to the passage, Einstein supported all of the following except
nationalism
the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine
atomic bomb research in the United States.
the defeat of the Nazis.
According to the passage in which country did Einstein live in 1930s?
Switzerland
the United States
Germany
Israel
The word “exalting” in the passage is closest in meaning to
criticism
elimination
suppor
elevation
It is clear from the tone of the passage that the author feels
Einstein's work in physics was somewhat tarnished by his conservative political views.
Einstein's work in physics, though theoretically impressive, led to few practical applications.
Albert Einstein was one of the most brilliant thinkers in history.
Einstein's theories have been consistently proven incorrect.
According to Einstein, light is composed of separate packets of energy called
electrons
photoelectrons
gamma rays
quanta
What does this passage mainly discuss?
The Olympic Games in St Louis in 1904
The development of basketball
The YMCA athletic program
Dr. James Naismith
When was the first demonstration game of basketball held during the Olympics?
1891
1892
1897
1904
The phrase "balked at" in the first paragraph could best be replaced by
resisted
enjoyed
excelled at
was exhausted by
The word "them" in the second paragraph refers to
indoors
seasons
games
areas
The word "retrieve" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to
reclaim
get back
get along
reform
Why did Naismith decide to invent basketball?
He did not like soccer or rugby.
He was tired of baseball and football.
He wanted his students to exercise during the winter.
He could not convince his students to play indoors.
The author mentions all of the following as typical of the early game of basketball EXCEPT
three points were scored for every basket.
running with the ball was not a foul.
nine players were on a team.
the ball had to be retrieved from the basket after each score.
Why did John Mills fly in an aeroplane?
He wanted to go on holiday
He wanted to try it.
He wanted to see his family
He had to travel on business.
Why did John read about aeroplane?
He wanted to know how they work.
It was his hobby.
It made him feel safer.
He had found a book on them.
What happened when he saw the jumbo jet for the first time?
He felt much safer.
He liked the shape of it.
He couldn‟t believe how big it was.
He thought the wings were very small.
How did John feel when the aeroplane was taking off?
excited
happy
sad
scared
What surprised John most about the flight?
that he liked the food.
that he was able to sleep
that there was a movie being shown
that the view was good
How did John feel about his fears in the end?
He thought he had wasted time being afraid.
He realized it was okay to be afraid.
He hoped his grandchildren weren‟t afraid of flying.
He realized that being afraid kept him safe.