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Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Controversial books are a type of virtual reality.
B. The relationship between maths and physics.
C. How to develop a mindset for mathematics.
D. Transforming your everyday understanding of math.
The word “illuminates” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. elucidates
B. brightens
C. enhances
D. embellishes
The word “might” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. brawn
B. sinew
C. stamina
D. power
According to paragraph 2, what does Ornes include in his piece to get and keep the inexperienced engaged?
A. The complicated yet gripping topic of the golden ratio.
B. The incorporation of artistic element into examples.
C. His unusual way of interpretation of math conjectures.
D. His prominence from previous works and researches.
The word “It” in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
A. Ratio
B. Universe
C. Diameter
D. Pi
According to paragraph 3, what is NOT stated by the author about the Pi number?
A. Pi number is defined as the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.
B. Not only in mathematics field, Pi number also has its place in the physics world.
C. We devise the concept of Pi number as a way to respond to external stimuli.
D. Its decimal representation never ends and never settles into a permanently repeating pattern.
The following statements are true, EXCEPT_______.
A. Sims is a math professor the Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida.
B. Ornes’ book received tremendous attention due to him being former Fields medalist.
C. Math is a subject that most people will flinch from despite its prevalence in daily life.
D. Amish women collaborated with Ornes to produce a quilt coded with Pi number.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The new book “Math Art” bespeaks a perfect blending of mathematics and aesthetics.
B. The book shows that solving problems with numbers is an entry way to philosophical exploration.
C. Ornes’ book has broken false barriers between two disparate topics of life and death.
D. A famous mathematician will undoubtedly have a large fanbase of craftsmen.
What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Difference between hardcover and paperback.
B. Why people favour paperback over hardcover.
C. The biggest dilemma existed for book collectors.
D. The story behind book manufacturing process.
The word “classified” in paragraph 1 hold the same meaning as _______.
A. allocated
B. labelled
C. categorised
D. codified
The word “wrinkles” in paragraph 2 hold the same meaning as _______.
A. creases
B. puckers
C. furrows
D. ruffles
According to paragraph 3, what is the characteristic of paperback?
A. Paperbacks are open for customisation and are never produced in large quantities.
B. Their pages are often held together with glue rather than stitches or staples.
C. One of the major advantages of paperback book over hardcover is its durability.
D. Paperbacks are made with high-grade materials to preserve the paper from damage.
According to paragraph 4, which category of book sis NOT typically published as hardcover?
A. Bestsellers by famous authors.
B. References books.
C. Academic books.
D. Comic books from Japan.
The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to _____.
A. books
B. publishers
C. bestsellers
D. editions
The following statements are true, EXCEPT ________.
A. Releasing hardcover versions of highly anticipated books before paperback ones is not a marketing tactic.
B. Hardcover books’ collectability is one of the reasons for their value besides their beauty and durability.
C. Hardcover books have a hard and thick protective cover and that is why they are termed as hardcover.
D. A lot of work goes into making a hardback so they tend to be more expensive than paperback ones.
What is the overall tone of the passage?
A. Biased
B. Vitrolic
C. Informative
D. Speculative