TOEFL ITP Prediction 3

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SECTION 1

LISTENING COMPREHENSION

Part A

Directions: in Part A, you will hear short conversations between two people. After each conversation, you will hear a question about the conversation. The conversations and questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

Here is an example:

On the recording, you hear:

On your screen, you read:

(A) He doesn’t like the painting either.

(B) He doesn’t know how to paint.

(C) He doesn’t have any paintings.

(D) He doesn’t know what to do.

You learn from the conversation that neither the man nor the woman likes the painting. The best answer to the question “What does the man mean?” is (A), “He doesn’t like the painting either.” Therefore, the correct choice is (A).

Please type DONE in the text box below.

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Number 1

A few minutes ago, the flight departed.

The fight will start in a while.

They are frightened about the departure.

The plane is going to take off soon.

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Number 2

She needs to get a driver’s license.

It is impossible to cash a check without two pieces of identification.

The man should check to see if he needs credit.

A credit card can be used to get a driver’s license.

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Number 3

The prices are reasonable.

The store is too far out of town.

He would like the woman to repeat what she said.

He agrees with the woman.

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Number 4

He couldn’t finish closing the library book.

He hadn’t finished the library assignment, but he was close.

He was working on the assignment when the library closed.

His homework was incomplete because the library wasn’t open.

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Number 5

The man should try another type of paper.

The man should locate a typist tomorrow morning.

The man should make a tape in the morning.

The man should complete the paper without help.

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Number 6

The professor described what the students should do.

There was a long line to register for the required class.

It is a requirement for each professor to teach at least one course.

The professor required the class to prepare an outline.

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Number 7

The parking lots were full before 10:00.

It was impossible to start class by 10:00.

He parked the car before class at 10:00.

The possibility of finding a place to park increased.

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Number 8

He’d really like to have something to eat.

Because he’s weak, he can’t eat.

It’s been weeks since he’s had anything to eat.

He hasn’t felt like eating for weeks.

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Number 9

It’s not possible to pass the class.

She’ll definitely fail.

It’s always possible.

She shouldn’t say anything about the class.

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Number 10

She shouldn’t leave her purse here.

She’s probably in the apartment.

Her purse must not be in the apartment.

She left without taking her purse.

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Number 11

Leave immediately.

Watch the game on the TV.

Start to play.

Eat a sandwich.

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Number 12

Dr. Clark is a good teacher.

Statistics is a boring class.

Two semesters of statistics are required.

The students do not like Dr. Clark.

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Number 13

Take the ten o’clock bus.

Come back in five minutes.

Go to New York another day.

Call the airport.

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Number 14

The desk drawer won’t open.

The pen is out of ink.

She cannot find her pen.

She is angry with the man.

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Number 15

He has decided not to mail the invitations.

He wants to get Janet’s opinion.

He is waiting for Janet to answer the phone.

He does not want to invite Janet.

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Number 16

She just left her sister’s house.

Her sister left the sweater behind.

She believes her sweater was left at her sister’s house.

She doesn’t know where her sister lives.

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Number 17

She doesn’t have time to complete additional reports.

She cannot finish the reports that she is already working on.

She is scared of having responsibility for the reports.

It is not time for the accounting report to be compiled.

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Number 18

He’s had enough exercise.

He’s going to give himself a reward for the hard work.

He’s going to stay on for quite some time.

He would like to give the woman an exercise machine as a gift.

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Number 19

He cannot see the huge waves.

The waves are not coming in.

He would like the woman to repeat what she said.

He agrees with the woman.

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Number 20

The exam was postponed.

The man should have studied harder.

Night is the best time to study for exams.

She is completely prepared for the exam.

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Number 21

The dance was fun.

It was a good time to dance.

She thinks the man is such a good dancer.

Tonight is the last time to dance.

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Number 22

She’s quite thirsty.

She’ll be ready in half an hour.

She needs to leave now.

She was ready thirty minutes ago.

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Number 23

The woman should teach the class herself.

The woman should see a psychiatrist.

It’s a good idea to speak with the instructor.

He would like to discuss psychology with the woman.

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Number 24

She has a starring role.

She has not found a job yet.

She found the lost dog.

She just began working.

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Number 25

He shares everything he has.

He has to find his lost shirt.

He is climbing the stairs to the apartment.

He has to get a roommate.

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Number 26

He doesn’t want her help.

He likes talking to the woman.

He wants to fail his class.

He hasn’t been able to call.

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Number 27

Give her a paper.

Call her later.

Speak louder.

Keep his voice down.

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Number 28

She is sure the professor is joking.

Next semester is not good for her.

It would not be of interest to her.

She’d like to become his assistant.

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Number 29

She doesn’t think it’s hot.

She thinks yesterday was hotter.

She agrees with him.

She’s sure it has been hotter.

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Number 30

It was an accident.

She meant what she said.

She is mean.

She watched what she did.

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PART B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear longer conversations. After each conversation, you will hear several questions. The conversations and questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

Remember, you are not allowed to take notes or write in your test book.

Type DONE in the text box below.

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Audio for question number 31

Audio for question number 32

Audio for question number 33

Audio for question number 34

Type your answer in the text box below.
Example:

A, B, C, D

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Audio for question number 35

Audio for question number 36

Audio for question number 37

Audio for question number 38

Type your answer in the text box below.
Example:

A, B, C, D

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PART C

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several talks. After each talk, you will hear some questions. The talks and questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

Here is an example

On the recording, you hear:

Now listen to a sample question:

In your book, you read:

(A) To demonstrate the latest use of computer graphics.

(B) To discuss the possibility of an economic depression.

(C) To explain the workings of the brain.

(D) To dramatize a famous mystery story.

The best answer to the question “What is the main purpose of the program?” is (C),” To explain the workings of the brain.” Therefore, the correct answer is (C).

Now listen to another sample question:

In your book, you read:

(A) It is required of all science majors.

(B) It will never be shown again.

(C) It can help viewers improve their memory skills.

(D) It will help with coursework.

The best answer to the question “Why does the speaker recommend watching the program?”is (D), “It will help with course work.” Therefore, the correct choice is (D).

Remember, you are not allowed to take notes or write in your test book.

Please type DONE in the text box below.

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Audio for question number 39

Audio for question number 40

Audio for question number 41

Audio for question number 42

Type your answer in the text box below.
Example:

A, B, C, D

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Audio for question number 43

Audio for question number 44

Audio for question number 45

Audio for question number 46

Type your answer in the text box below.
Example:

A, B, C, D

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Audio for question number 47

Audio for question number 48

Audio for question number 49

Audio for question number 50

Type your answer in the text box below.
Example:

A, B, C, D

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SECTION 2

STRUCTURE AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION

This section is designed to measure your ability to recognize language that is appropriate for standard written English. There are two types of questions in this section, with special directions for each type.

Structure

Directions: These questions are incomplete sentences. Beneath each sentence you will see four words or phrases, marked (A), (B), (C), and (D). Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

Look at the following examples:

Example I

The president _____ the election by a landslide.

1. won

2. he won

3. yesterday

4. fortunately

The sentence should read, “The president won the election by a landslide.” Therefore, you should choose answer (A).

Example II

When _____ the conference?

1. the doctor attended

2. did the doctor attend

3. the doctor will attend

4. the doctor’s attendance

The sentence should read, “When did the doctor attend the conference?” Therefore, you should choose answer (B).

Please type DONE in the text box below.

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1. Mango trees, _____ densely covered with glossy leaves and bear small fragrant flowers, grow rapidly and can attain heights of up to 90 feet.

whose

which are

are when

which

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2. Alaska found the first years of its statehood costly because it had to take over the expense of services _____ previously by the federal government.

to provide

be provided

providing

provided

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3. The first explorer _____ California by land was Jedediah Strong Smith, a trapper who crossed the southwestern deserts of the United States in 1926.

that he reached

reached

to reach

reaching it

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4. Refrigerating meats _____ the spread of bacteria.

slows

slowing

to slow

is slow

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5. The fact _____ credit cards are widely available has made them a popular form of payment.

of

that

is that

which is

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6. _____ that life began billions of years ago in the water.

It is believed

In the belief

The belief

Believing

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7. A good teaching technique for _____ students active is group work.

keeping

keep

to keep

kept

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8. Although most cats hate to swim, _____ if necessary.

can they do so

so can the do

they do so can

they can do so

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9. Because aluminum is lighter and cheaper _____ , it is frequently used for high-tension power transmission.

as copper

than copper

for copper

more copper

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10. The theory of Continental Drift assumes that there _____ long-term climatic changes in many areas during the past.

must have been

must be

must have

must

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11. _____ sharks, whales, and dolphins are warm-blooded mammals.

Unlike

Alike

Dislike

Not likeness to

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12. Computers that once took up entire rooms are now _____ to put on desktops and wristwatches.

small enough

smaller than

so small

as small as

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13. _____ initial recognition while still quite young.

Most famous scientists achieve

That most famous scientists achieved

Most famous scientists who achieved

For most famous scientists to achieve

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14. Refugee migration is at _____ worldwide.

an all-time high

the all-time high

all times high

the high all time

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15. When natural gas burns, its _____ into atoms of carbon and hydrogen.

hydrocarbon molecules breaking up

broke up by hydrocarbon molecules

hydrocarbon molecules break up

broken up hydrocarbon molecules

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16. The various types of bacteria are classified according to _____ shapes.

whose

how they are

have

their

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17. Unlike the Earth, which rotates once every twenty-four hours, _____ once every ten hours.

the rotation of Jupiter

Jupiter rotates

Jupiter rotation

Jupiter rotate

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18. East Kalimantan relies heavily on income from oil and natural gas, and _____ .

Aceh Province also

Aceh province too

Aceh Province is as well

so does Aceh Province

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19. Dry farming is a type of agriculture used in areas _____ less than 20 inches of rainfall.

there are

in which is

where there is

which was

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20. Centuries of erosion have exposed _____ rock surfaces in the Painted Desert of Northern Arizona.

rainbow colored

colored like a rainbow

in colors of the rainbow

a rainbow's coloring

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21. The use of labor-saving devices in houses, _____ , and factories added to the amount of leisure time people had.

officially

office

to be officially

offices

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22. In the United States, the electoral system is either simple or _____ in representation.

proportional

proportionally

proportion

portion

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23. Not until the Triassic Period _____ .

the first primitive mammals did develop

did the first primitive mammals develop

did develop the first primitive mammals

the first primitive mammals develop

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24. Both historically and _____ , Ontario is the heartland of Canada.

in its geography

geographically

also its geography

geography

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25. Of all the cities in Texas, _____ .

that San Antonio is probably the most picturesque

San Antonio is probably the most picturesque

probably San Antonio the most picturesque

the most picturesque probably that San Antonio

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Written Expression

Directions: In these questions, each sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (A), (B), (C), and (D). identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

Look at the following examples.

Example I

The four string on a violin are tuned in fifths.

The sentence should read, “The four strings on a violin are tuned in fifths.” Therefore, you should choose answer (B) string.

Example II

The research for the book Roots taking Alex Haley twelve years.

The sentence should read, “The research for the book Roots took Alex Haley twelve years.” Therefore, you should choose answer (C) taking.

Please type DONE in the text box below.

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26. The outer layer of the heart, called the pericardium, forms a sac in what the heart lies.

outer

called

forms

what

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27. The swift is a type of bird which are relatively small and which has incredible flying abilities.

is

are

has

flying

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28. In the United States, there are much holidays throughout the year.

In the

there

much

throughout the

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29. The public ceremonies of the Plains Indians are lesser elaborate than those of the Navajo in the Southwest.

public ceremonies

lesser

than those

the

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30. The ancient Romans used vessels equipped with sails and banks of oars to transporting their armies.

The

equipped

and

to transporting

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31. Early European settlers in North America used medicines they made from plants native to treat colds, pneumonia, and ague, an illness similar to malaria.

used

they

plants native

an

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32. A number of the American Indian languages spoken at the time of the European arrival in the New World in the late fifteen century have become extinct.

A number

spoken

time

fifteen century

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33. A food additive is any chemical that food manufacturers intentional add to their products.

additive

any chemical

intentional

products

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34. Hot at the equator causes the air to expand, rise, and flow toward the poles.

Hot

the air

rise

toward

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35. The walls around the city of Quebec, which was originally a fort military, still stand, making Quebec the only walled city in North America.

around

fort military

stand

the only

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36. Over the course of history, much civilizations developed their own numerical systems.

Over

much

their own

systems

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37. Copper was the first metallic used by humans and is second only to iron in its utility through the ages.

metallic

and

to iron

the ages.

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38. A variation of collodion photography was the tintype, which captured images on a black or dark brown metal plate instead from on glass.

variation

which

or

instead from

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39. Philosophy is the study of the nature of reality, knowledge, existent, and ethics by means of rational inquiry.

the study

the nature

existent

by means of

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40. Acoustics, the study of sounds, is one of the oldest of physically sciences.

Acoustics

is

oldest

physically

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41. The oxygen in the air we breathe has no tasted, smell, or color.

the air

breathe

tasted

or

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42. Because of the availability of trucks and easy access to modern highways, the locate of farms has become relatively unimportant with respect to their distance from markets.

locate

relatively

with respect to

from

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43. One inventor that Thomas Edison can take credit for is the light bulb.

inventor

take credit

is

light bulb.

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44. Intelligence, education, and experience all helps shape management style.

Intelligence

and

helps

management

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45. The basic elements of public opinion research are interviewers, questionnaires, tabulating equipment, and to sample population.

basic

research

equipment

to sample

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46. Some bumper stickers on cars are quite funny and make us laugh, but another are quite ridiculous.

Some

are

another

ridiculous

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47. Both as a hobby and as a profession, photography has fascinated people for more than hundred years.

Both

has fascinated

for

hundred

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48. Blood transfusions from one individual to another serve to supply various material that the recipient lacks.

individual

another

material

lacks

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49. A metal crown is usually installed only in teeth that have no the upper portions of their body structure damaging.

usually

that

their

damaging

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50. Often a headache is caused by the contraction of one of the muscle group that cover the skull, thus causing spasm and pain.

Often

is caused

group

spasm

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SECTION 3

READING COMPREHENSION

This section is designed to measure the ability to read and understand short passages similar in topic and style to those found in universities and colleges. Test takers read a variety of short passages on academic subjects. Each passage is followed by a number of questions about the material. To avoid creating an advantage to individuals in any one field of study, sufficient context is provided so that no subject-specific familiarity with the subject matter is required to answer the questions.

Directions: In this section you will read several passages. Each one is followed by a number of questions about it. You are to choose the one best answer, (A), (B), (C), or (D), to each question. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

Answer all questions about the information in a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage.

Read the following passage.

The railroad was not the first institution to impose regularity on society, or to draw attention to the importance of precise timekeeping. For as long as merchants have set out their wares at daybreak and communal festivities have been celebrated, people have been in rough agreement with their neighbors as to the time of day. The value of this tradition is today more apparent than ever. Were it not for public acceptance of a single yardstick of time, social life would be unbearably chaotic: the massive daily transfers of goods, services, and information would proceed in fits and starts; the very fabric of modern society would begin to unravel.

Example I

What is the main idea of the passage?

1. In modern society we must make more time for our neighbors.

2. The traditions of society are timeless.

3. An accepted way of measuring time is essential for the smooth functioning of society.

4. Society judges people by the times at which they conduct certain activities.

The main idea of the passage is that societies need to agree about how time is measured in order to function smoothly. Therefore, you should choose answer (C).

Example II

In line 7, the phrase ‘‘this tradition’’ refers to __________

1. the practice of starting the business day at dawn

2. friendly relations between neighbors

3. the railroad’s reliance on time schedules

4. people’s agreement on the measurement of time

The phrase ‘‘this tradition’’ refers to the preceding clause, ‘‘people have been in rough agreement with their neighbors as to the time of day.’’ Therefore, you should choose answer (D).

Please type DONE in the text box below.

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Open the passage for questions 1-4 through this link.

1. What is the main topic of the passage?

Materials used in making beads

How beads are made

The reasons for studying beads

Different types of beads

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2. The word “adorned” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to…

protected

decorated

purchased

enjoyed

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3. The word “attire” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to…

ritual

importance

clothing

history

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4. The word “unravel” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

communicate

transport

improve

discover

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Open the passage for questions number 5-9 through this link.

5. Why does the author list the characteristics of glass in paragraph 1?

To demonstrate how glass evolved

To show the versatility of glass

To explain glassmaking technology

To explain the purpose of each component of glass

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6. What does the author imply about the raw materials used to make glass?

They were the same for centuries.

They are liquid

They are transparent

They are very heavy

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7. According to the passage, how is glass that has cooled and become rigid different from most other rigid substances?

It has an interlocking crystal network.

It has an unusually low melting temperature.

It has varying physical properties.

It has a random molecular structure.

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8. According to the passage. why can glass be more easily shaped into specific forms than metals?

It resists breaking when heated

It has better optical properties.

It retains heat while its viscosity changes.

It gradually becomes softer as its temperature rises.

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9. What must be done to release the internal stresses that build up in glass products during manufacture?

The glass must be reheated and evenly cooled.

The glass must be cooled quickly.

The glass must be kept moist until cooled.

The glass must be shaped to its desired form immediately

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Open the passage for questions number 10-14 through this link.

10. What does the passage mainly discuss?

The development of early cities along rivers

The early industrialization of cities

The origins of early cities

The early history of Jericho

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11. According to the first paragraph, which of the following statements is true about the settlement at Jericho in 8000 BCE?

Its inhabitants were all agricultural workers

It would not be considered a city nowadays

Its population included many scholars

It was not at risk of attack from outsiders

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12. According to the second paragraph, where were the first large cities established?

In Mesopotamia

Around the Mediterranean Sea

In Central and South America

In West Africa

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13. The word “enormous” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

busy

very small

very stable

huge

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14. The phrase “an explosion of” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

a slowing down of

a change in the nature of

a sudden increase in

a renewed interest in

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Open the passage for questions number 15-18 through this link.

15. According to the passage, when does the West Side Story play take place?

In Shakespeare’s time

In the early 1950s

In 1957

In 1980

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16. According to the passage, the words to the songs of West Side Story were written by…

Jerome Robbins

Leonard Bernstein

William Shakespeare

Stephen Sondheim

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17. It can be inferred from the passage that the Capulets and Montagues…

were families in Shakespeare’s play

were 1950s street gangs

fought against the jets and sharks

were group of actors, dancers, and singers

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18. The author’s attitude toward the play is generally…

favorable

critical

emotional

regretful

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Open the passage for questions number 19-22 through this link.

19. What is the main idea of the passage?

Carbon tetrachloride can be very dangerous when it is heated

The government banned carbon tetrachloride in 1970

Although carbon tetrachloride can legally be used in industry, it is not allowed in home products

Carbon tetrachloride used to be a regular part of cleaning compounds

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20. According to the passage, when carbon tetrachloride is heated, it becomes…

harmful

colorless

a compund

inflammable

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21. Which of the following words could best replace the word “widely” in paragraph 1?

grandly

extensively

largely

hugely

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22. The word “banned” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to…

forbidden

allowed

suggested

instituted

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Open the passage for questions number 23-27 through this link.

23. What is the main topic of the passage?

Horace Wells

False teeth

Gold and bone

The Etruscans

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24. The word “they” in the first paragraph refers to…

teeth

materials

people

dentists

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25. The word “varying” in the second paragraph could be best replaced by the word…

constant

changeless

fluctuating

stable

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26. The word “them” in the third paragraph refers to…

teeth

investors

people

wire

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27. The word “molded” in the fourth paragraph means…

formed into a shape

to form an organic growth

to make an ornament

the fitting of a shoe

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Open the passage for questions number 28-31 through this link.

28. What does the passage mainly discuss?

The care that various animals give to their offspring

The difficulties young animals face in obtaining food

The methods that mammals use to nurse their young

The importance among young mammals of becoming independent

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29. What can be inferred from the passage about the practice of animal parents feeding their young?

It is unknown among fish

It is unrelated to the size of the young

It is dangerous for the parents

It is most common among mammals

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30. According to the passage, how do some insects make sure their young have food?

By storing food near their young.

By locating their nests or cells near spiders and caterpillars.

By searching for food some distance from their nest.

By gathering food from a nearby water source.

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31. According to the passage, animal young are most defenseless when…

their parents are away searching for food

their parents have many young to feed

they are only a few days old

they first become independent

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Open the passage for questions number 32-35 through this link.

32. The passage is organized by…

listing and discussing several educational problems

contrasting the meanings of two related words

narrating a story about excellent teachers

giving examples of different kinds of schools

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33. What does the author probably mean by using the expression “children interrupt their education to go to school” (paragraph 1)?

Going to several different schools is educationally beneficial.

School vacations interrupt the continuity of the school year.

Summer school makes the school year too long.

All of life is an education.

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34. The phrase “For example” (paragraph 3) introduces a sentence that gives examples of…

similar textbooks

the results of schooling

the workings of a government

the boundaries of classroom subjects

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35. Which of the following conclusions does the passage support?

Without formal education, people would remain ignorant.

Education systems need to be radically reformed.

Going to school is only part of how people become educated.

Education involves many years of professional training.

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Open the passage for questions number 36-38 through this link.

36. What is the main purpose of the passage?

To review Oates' By the North Gate

To compare some modern writers

To describe Oates' childhood

To outline Oates' career

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37. Which of the following does the passage indicate about Joyce Carol Oates’ first publication?

It was part of her master's thesis.

It was a volume of short fiction.

It was not successful.

It was about an English instructor in Detroit.

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38. Which of the following does the passage suggest about Joyce Carol Oates in terms of her writing career?

She has experienced long nonproductive periods in her writing.

Her style is imitative of other contemporary authors.

She has produced a surprising amount of fictions in a relative short time.

Most of her work is based on personal experience

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Open the passage for questions number 39-42 through this link.

39. What is the main topic of the passage?

The river systems of portions of North America

Certain geological features to the North American continent

An exploratory trip sponsored by the United States government

The discovery of natural resources in the United States

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40. According to the passage, the primary purpose of finding a water route across the continent was to…

gain easy access to the gold and other riches of the Northwest

become acquainted with the inhabitants of the West.

investigate the possibility of improved farmland in the West.

facilitate the movement of commerce across the continent

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41. It can be inferred from the passage that prior to the Lewis and Clark expedition the size of the continent had been…

of little interest

underestimated

known to native inhabitants of the West

unpublished but known to most scientists

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42. The author states that Lewis and Clark studied all of the following characteristics of the explored territories EXCEPT…

mineral deposits

the weather

animal life

native vegetation

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Open the passage for questions number 43-46 through this link.

43. What aspect of art deco does the passage mainly discuss?

The influence of art deco on the design of furniture and household accessories

Ways in which government programs encouraged the development of art deco

Architectural manifestations of art deco during the 1920’s and 1930’s

Reasons for the popularity of art deco in New York and California

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44. The word “encompass” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to…

separate

include

replace

enhance

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45. In paragraph 1, the author mentions “an ancient Mesopotamian temple tower” in order to…

describe the exterior shape of certain “art deco” buildings

explain the differences between ancient and modern architectural steles

emphasize the extent of architectural advances

argue for a return to more traditional architectural design

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46. The streamlined modern style is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT…

animal motifs

flat roofs

round windows

speed stripes

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Open the passage for questions number 47-50 through this link.

47. What is the main topic of the passage?

The beauty of the world

The quality of life

The preservation of species

The balance of nature

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48. Which of the arguments supports animal rights?

Aesthetic justification

Ecological argument

Self-interest argument

Moral justification

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49. The word “unique” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to…

strong

new

special

active

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50. The word “perspective” in line 30 could best be replaced by…

ideal

event

truth

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