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What is true of Pfiesteria?
It seems to flourish in the presence of certain pollutants
It has been a menace to fish and humans for over 3000 years.
It is the oldest life form on earth
In large concentrations, it poses a threat to fish but not to humans.
What is the main function of the toxins emitted by the dinoflagellates?
They are quick-acting poisons that kill fish within minutes.
They weaken the fish just long enough for the tiny creatures to attack
They damage the nervous system of potential predators.
They cause fish to develop wounds on which creatures feed.
The word “astounding” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
continual
incredible
spectacular
apprehensive
What were bulldozers used for in the Neuse River?
cleaning up the sediment at the bottom of the river
excavating holes to bury the dead fish
scooping up the vast number of dead fish in the water
removing the huge amount of Pfiesteria from the river
According to the paragraph 2, what will NOT happen if one breathes the toxic air?
vomiting
visual impairments
circulatory difficulty
terrible headaches
What is especially worrying about Pfiesteria blooms?
Conditions are becoming increasingly favourable for their spread
They are fatal to humans who come in contact with them
They have devastated the fishing industry in U.S coastal waters
Researchers have no idea as to exactly what causes them
All of the following are true, according to the passage, EXCEPT _____
Pfiesteriacaused the death of about one billion fish in the late 1990s
animal and chemical waste from farmlands, livestock and mining operations may contribute to the expansion of Pfiesteria
Pfiesteriawas not commonly noticed despite scientific findings
the toxic subtances emitted by Pfiesteria have a similar effect on human and fish skins
In which environment would you NOT expect a Pfiesteria bloom to develop?
a marsh which absorbs waste water from a nearby pig farm
a river located near a rock quarry
a cool mountain lake teeming with fish
a river that flows through rich farmland
What is the purpose of the passage?
To differentiate between simultaneous and consecutive interpreters.
To state the qualifications of an interpreter.
To point out the importance of an interpreter.
To explain the scope of interpreting.
What is a difference mentioned between a simultaneous interpreter and a consecutive interpreter?
The size of group with whom they work.
Their proficiency in the language.
The type of dictionary they use.
The money they are paid.
The word “converting” is closest in meaning to…
changing
concluding
understanding
reading
The author implies that most people have the opinion that the skill of interpreting is …..
very complex and demanding
based on principles of business
simpler than it really is
highly valued and admired
The phrase “the former“ refers to…
simultaneous interpreters
the conference
consecutive interpreters
the booth
The example “You cant make a silk purse out of a sows ear” is used to...
point out the difference in attributes of animals in English and Spanish
emphasize the need for translation of the meaning of what is said
show the differences in language A and language B
stress the importance of word for word translation
The word “rather” is closest in meaning to….
in brief
on the contrary
in general
as a result
Which of the following would a consecutive interpreter be used for?
An interpretation of a major literary work.
A business transaction between 2 foreign speakers.
A large meeting of many nations.
A translation of a foreign book.
The passage is mainly concerned with:
symmetrical flatfish
bony flatfish
evolution of flatfish
different types of flatfish
The author mentions skates and rays as examples of fish that ____
become asymmetrical
appear to fly
have spread horizontally
resemble sharks
It can be inferred from the passage that the early life of a flatfish is____
often confusing
pretty normal
very difficult
full of danger
It can be inferred from the passage that horizontal symmetrical fish _____
have one eye each side of the head
have one eye underneath the head
have two eyes on top of the head
have eyes that move around the head
The word “conversely” is closest in meaning to:
Similarly
Alternatively
Inversely
Contrarily
The word “this” refers to_____
the migration of the ancestors
the practice of lying on one side
the problem of the one eye looking downwards
the difficulty of the only one eye being useful
According to the passage, the ability of a bony flatfish to move its eyes around is____
average
weak
excellent
variable
Which of the following is true regarding the crust?
It is the smallest of the Earth's three layers.
It is thicker on land than it is under the water.
There many separate pieces that make it up.
The mantle beneath it keeps it from moving too much.
The word "perceive" in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to___________.
detect
comprehend
prevent
locate
What is the passage mainly about?
When earthquakes are the most likely to happen.
What kind of damage natural disasters
How earthquakes and tsunamis occur can cause.
Why tsunamis are deadlier than earthquakes.
The word "adjoining" in bold in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to___________.
residing
approaching
bordering
appearing
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 3 about earthquakes?
How severe the majority of them are
How often powerful ones take place
How many people they typically kill
What kind of damage they can cause
Which of the following statements does paragraph 1 support?
A tsunami happens in tandem with an earthquake.
Earthquakes cause more destruction than tsunamis.
The most severe type of natural disaster is an earthquake.
Earthquakes frequently take place after tsunamis do.
The word "it" in bold in paragraph 2 refers to___________.
the mantle
the crust
the Earth
the core
Based on the passage, what is probably true about tsunamis?
They are able to move as fast as the speed of sound.
They cannot damage ships sailing on the ocean.
They can be deadly to people standing near shore.
They kill more people each year than earthquakes.
The author mentions all the following as examples of the behavior of desert animals EXCEPT
they are watchful and quiet
they sleep during the day
they dig home underground
they are noisy and aggressive
We can infer from the passage that
healthy animals live longer lives
living things adjust to their environment
desert life is colorful and diverse
water is the basis of desert life
According to the passage, creatures in the desert
are smaller and fleeter than forest animals
are more active during the day than those in the tangled forest
live in an accommodating environment
are not as healthy as those anywhere else in the world
The phrase “those forms” in the passage refers to all of the following EXCEPT
moist-skinned animals
many large animals
water-loving animals
the coyote and the bobcat
The word “them” means
animals
minutes
people
water
The word “emaciated” in the passage mostly means
wild
unmanageable
cunning
unhealthy
Man can hardly understand why many animals live their whole life in the desert, as
water is an essential part of his existence
very few large animals are found in the desert
sources of flowing water are rare in a desert
water composes the greater part of the tissues of living things
The title for this passage could be
“Man’s Life in a Desert Environment”
“Desert Plants”
“Animal Life in a Desert Environment”
“Life Underground”
What does the passage mainly discuss?
Why people in preindustrial societies worked few hours per week
Changes that have occurred In the number of hours that people work per week
A comparison of the number of hours worked per year in several industries
Working conditions during the Industrial Revolution
Compared to preindustrial times, the number of hours in the workweek in the nineteenth century
remained constant
decreased slightly
decreased significantly
increased significantly
The word "henceforth" in line 11 is closest in meaning to
in the end
for a brief period
from that time on
on occasion
The "idea" mentioned in line 13 refers to
the 60-hour workweek
the reduction in the cost of automobiles
the reduction in the workweek at some automobile factories
the criticism of Ford by United States Steel and Westinghouse
What is one reason for the change in the length of the workweek for the average worker in the United States during the 1930's?
Several people sometimes shared a single job.
Labor strikes in several countries influenced labor policy in the United states.
Several corporations increased the length of the workweek.
The United States government instituted a 35-hour workweek.
Which of the following is mentioned as one of the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Art of 1938?
To discourage workers from asking for increased wages
To establish a limit on the number of hours in the workweek
To allow employers to set the length of the workweek for their workers
To restrict trade with countries that had a long workweek
The word "immutable" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
unmatched
irregular
unnecessary
unchangeable
What does the passage mainly discuss?
Birth rates in the United States in the 1930s and 1940s
The impact of the baby boom on public education
The role of the family in the 1950's and 1960's
The teaching profession during the baby boom
The word "it" in paragraph 1 refers to____.
the economic boom
the Second World War
the 1930s
the United States
The word "overtaxed" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to____.
charged too much
plentifully supplied
heavily burdened
well prepared
The public school of the 1950s and 1960s faced all of the following problems EXCEPT
an inadequate number of school buildings
old-fashioned facilities
a shortage of teachers
a declining number of students
According to the passage, why did teachers leave the teaching profession after theoutbreak of the war?
Teaching positions were scarce
They were dissatisfied with the curriculum.
Other jobs provided higher salaries.
They needed to be retrained.
The word "inevitably" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to____.
unavoidably
impartially
irrationally
unwillingly
Which of the following best characterizes the organization of the passage
The second paragraph provides a fictional account to illustrate a problem presented in the firstparagraph.
The second paragraph argues against a point made in the first paragraph.
The second paragraph introduces a problem not mentioned in the first paragraph
The second paragraph presents the effect of circumstances described in the first paragraph.