TOEFL ITP Prediction 2

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The test is divided into four sections: listening, structure, and reading. Each section or part of a section begins with a set of special directions that includes sample questions and answers. It is important to read these directions so you will understand exactly what you are to do before you start to work on the section or part.
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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

The two classes meet in an hour and a half.

The class meets three hours per week.

Each half of the class is an hour long.

Two times a week the class meets for an hour.

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Number 2

The professor drowned the cells in a lab.

The topic was presented in a boring way.

The professor divided the lecture into parts.

The biologist tried to sell the results of the experiment.

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Number 3

The boisterous students made the teacher mad.

The teacher angered the students with the exam results.

The students were angry that the teacher was around.

The angered students complained to the teacher.

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Number 4

The agent was standing in line with his passport.

The line to get new passports is very long.

The woman must wait her turn to get her passport checked.

He can check her passport instead of the agent.

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Number 5

He’s not really happy.

The contractor’s work was satisfactory.

He would rather work with the contractor himself.

He was already contacted about the work.

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Number 6

Martha applied for a visa last month.

Martha’s visa will last for only a month.

Martha arrived last month without her visa.

One month ago Martha got her visa.

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Number 7

He thinks he got a good grade.

The history grades were all C or above.

No one got history grades.

There were no high scores.

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Number 8

Jane usually visits San Fransisco for her vacations.

Jane’s cousin often visits San Fransisco.

Whenever there’s a holiday, Jane’s cousin goes to San Fransisco.

Whenever there’s a holiday, Jane leaves San Fransisco.

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Number 9

The bus trip is only five minutes long.

The man missed the bus by five minutes.

The man should hurry to catch the bus.

The bus was five minutes late.

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Number 10

At the corner she ran into another car.

She ran to Carl because she cared.

She unexpectedly met one of her relatives.

Carl was running from place to place.

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Number 11

Have a party.

Attend the International Students’ Association.

Go to work.

Get some rest.

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Number 12

Ask Dr. Tyler to clarify the assignment.

Show a preliminary version to Dr. Tyler.

Let her see the first draft before Dr. Tyler sees it.

Talk to some of the other students in Dr. Tyler’s class.

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Number 13

He is at lunch.

He is at the office.

He is in class.

He is at home.

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Number 14

She was Sally Harrison’s cousin.

She was Sally Harrison’s sister.

She was Sally Harrison’s friend.

She was Sally Harrison.

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Number 15

He did not make a presentation.

He got confused during the presentation.

He should have spoken more loudly.

He did a very complete job.

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Number 16

He does not like to hold too many books at one time.

There is no bookstore in his neighborhood.

It’s not possible to obtain the book yet.

He needs to talk to someone at the bookstore.

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Number 17

It was incomplete.

It finished on time.

It was about honor.

It was too long.

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Number 18

She needs to use the man’s notes.

Yesterday’s physics class was quite boring.

She took some very good notes in physics class.

She would like to lend the man her notes.

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Number 19

It’s her birthday today.

She’s looking for a birthday gift.

She wants to go shopping with her dad.

She wants a new wallet for herself.

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Number 20

He took a quick trip.

The big boat was towed through the water.

There was coal in the water.

He didn’t go for a swim.

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Number 21

The washing machine was repaired.

He washed some clothes this morning.

He broke some dishes while he was washing them.

The washing machine needs to be fixed.

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Number 22

Registering in algebra immediately.

Finding another school.

Enrolling in the course later.

Repeating the course next semester

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Number 23

It's red.

It's not dry.

It needs to be washed

He's going to wash it.

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Number 24

Everyone feels relaxed at the party.

There are enough people to have a party.

The amount of food is adequate.

Part of the food is on the table.

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Number 25

The meeting was at four o’clock.

Everyone came to the meeting in uniforms.

The information was given at the meeting.

No one was uninformed about the meeting.

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Number 26

In a fast-food restaurant.

In a grocery store.

In an airport.

In a service station.

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Number 27

Going down to the bottom of the lake.

Swimming in the lake.

Riding a boat across the lake.

Taking a picture of the beautiful lake.

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Number 28

He asked a number of questions.

He expressed his doubts about the situation.

He is an honorable man.

He said what he really felt.

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Number 29

He would like a cold drink too.

The woman should repeat what she said.

He doesn’t like the taste of the drink.

It’s too cold to stop for a drink.

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Number 30

He wants to have some water.

The grass is quite dry.

He’s waiting for the loan to be approved.

He’s going to mow the lawn this week.

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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 39

Audio for question 40

Audio for question 41

Audio for question 42

Type your answer in the text box below.
Example:

A, B, C, D

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Audio for question 43

Audio for question 44

Audio for question 45

Audio for question 46

Type your answer in the text box below.
Example:

A, B, C, D

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Audio for question 47

Audio for question 48

Audio for question 49

Audio for question 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. Protein digestion begins in the stomach _____ ends in the small intestine.

while

and

how

because

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2. Ruth Bader Ginsburg argued six women’s rights cases before the United States Supreme Court in the 1970s, _____ .

of five winning them

five winning of them

of them five winning

winning five of them

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3. _____ ballet dancers learn five basic positions for the arms and feet.

All of

Of every

All

Every

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4. The newly installed application sounds very _____ .

interest

interested

interestingly

interesting

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5. Near the London eye, there is a bridge _____ the Thames River.

above

over

off

towards

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6. _____ 600 and 800 B.C., Olympics were held in Athens, Greece.

During

Until

Unless

Between

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7. Microscopes make small things appear larger than _____ .

really are

are really

are they really

they really are

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8. Photography changed dramatically _____ introduced instant pictures.

when Polaroid

it when Polaroid

when was

Polaroid

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9. Water _____ at 100 degrees Celsius.

is boiling

boils

would boil

has boiled

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10. _____ is an important part of Nuer culture.

Remembering the ancestors

Remember the ancestors

To remembered the ancestors

For remember the ancestors

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11. Staying in a hotel costs _____ renting a room in a dormitory for a week.

twice more than

twice as much as

as much twice as

as much as twice

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12. As a general rule, the standard of living _____ by the average output of each person in society.

is fixed

fixed

has fixed

fixes

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13. Every child has to _____ and respect other cultures.

acquaint with

be acquainted with

get acquaint with

getting acquainted with

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14. In general, _____ have a professional obligation to protect confidential sources of information.

which journalist

journalists

journalist

journalists that

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15. Surprisingly, cost was regarded _____ important factor in choosing a new cell phone by the three teenagers.

as the least

of the least

in the least

to the least

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16. A gifted scientist, Newton _____ some of the most fundamental laws in the history of science.

keeps discovering

who discovered

the discoverer of

discovered

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17. _____ he was seen to be an aggressive politician, he was a quiet and loving family man at home.

Although

Despite

In spite of

Nevertheless

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18. The police were greatly outnumbered by rioters, _____ ran into the hundreds.

whose figures

those figures

that its figures

its figures that

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19. Mary Garden, ______ the early 1900s, was considered one of the best singing actresses of her time.

a soprano was popular

in a popular soprano

was a popular soprano

a popular soprano in

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20. Government imposes higher tax on commodities _____ from certain countries.

imported

which imported

are imported

are being imported

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21. The tetracyclines, _____ antibiotics, are used to treat infection.

are a family of

being a family

a family of

their family is

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22. The major cause _____ the pull of the Moon on the Earth.

the ocean tides are

of ocean tides is

of the tides in the ocean

the ocean’s tides

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23. Still a novelty in the late nineteenth century, _____ limited to the rich.

was

was photography

it was photography

photography was

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24. The greenhouse effect occurs _____ heat radiated from the Sun.

when does the Earth’s atmosphere trap

does the Earth’s atmosphere trap

when the Earth’s atmosphere traps

the Earth’s atmosphere traps

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25. Rubber _____ from vulcanized silicones with a high molecular weight is difficult to distinguish from natural rubber.

is produced

producing

that produces

produced

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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. Borobudur is the world’s largest Buddhist temple, as well as one of the great Buddhist monuments in the world.

the world’s

as well as

great

monuments

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27. Unlikely other birds in this world, penguins cannot fly.

Unlikely

birds

this

fly

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28. Most heart attacks involves discomfort on the center or left side of the chest.

Most

involves

on the

left side

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29. Chicago is the third largest publishing center in the United States, exceeding only by New York City and San Fransisco.

the third

publishing center

exceeding

by

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30. Water is the only substance that occur at ordinary temperatures in all three states of matter, namely solid, liquid, and gas.

the only

occur

temperatures

all three

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31. Adolescence is a transitional stage in human development from the beginning of puberty to the attainment of the emotion, social, and physical maturity of adulthood.

transitional stage

the beginning

emotion

adulthood

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32. On the floor of the Pacific Ocean is hundreds of flat-topped mountains more than a mile beneath sea level.

the floor of

is

flat-topped

more than

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33. The midnight sun is a phenomenon in which the sun visible remains in the sky for twenty-four hours or longer.

is

visible remains

the sky

or longer

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34. The key for winemaking is fermentation, which is a process that occurs naturally within grapes as long as the skin of the grapes has been broken.

for

which

occurs

has been broken

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35. Although it was officially opened to the public in 1975, the construction of the National Monument has begun since 1961.

officially

public

has

since

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36. As the world becomes more globalized, English plays an important role an international language.

becomes

globalized

plays

an

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37. Wood from the ash tree becomes extremely flexibly when it is exposed to steam.

Wood

flexibly

it

exposed

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38. Colonial efforts to manufacture glass at Jamestown and later attempts near Philadelphia and Boston failed despite the abundant of fuel and good raw materials.

to manufacture

later attempts

abundant

materials

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39. Ceramics can be harder, light, and more resistant to heat than metals.

light

more

to

than

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40. Sidney Lanier achieved fame both as a poet or as a symphony musician.

achieved

as

or

symphony musician.

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41. Despite the increase in airfares in Indonesia during the monetary crisis, most people still prefer travel by air.

Despite

air fares

during the

travel

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42. Located in the cranial cavity in the skull, the brain is the larger mass of nerve tissue in the human body.

in

the larger

nerve tissue

human body.

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43. The prices of cars are as high that most people can not afford to buy them.

prices

as

most people

afford

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44. Some companies can be successful use traditional ways of creating new products, but other companies are successful when they think outside the box.

can be

use

but

when

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45. General Electric is most famous for his electric appliances, but it also makes jet engines, electric motors, and much more.

is

his

but

makes

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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 1-3 through this link

1. In paragraph 1, the word “it” refers to …

accident victims

surgical procedures

a pint of whole blood

surgery patients

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2. According to the passage, how often can people donate blood for red blood cells?

Every four months

Every three months

Every two months

Every months

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3. According to the passage, what can be inferred about blood transfused to infants and newborns?

It is as rigorously tested as blood for adults

It is treated with radiant energy

It is not treated differently from adults

It is not dangerous for children

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Open the passage for questions 4-7 through this link

4. The best title for the passage would be…

Pickpockets Are Well-Dressed

Jingle Bell Schools

Pickpockets

The Hanging of Pickpockets

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5. The passage mentions that pickpockets steal in/from the following EXCEPT…

crowded places

the shops

drunkards

women

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6. The hanging of pickpockets was not continued because…

there were large crowds of people

it was against humanity

the police were not at the hanging

it was not effective to stop pickpocketing

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7. South American pickpockets are the most efficient ones because…

they are well-trained

they are handsome

they are well-dressed

they are respectable

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Open the passage for questions 8-12 through this link

8. The topic of this passage is…

reactions to foods

food and nutrition

infants and allergies

a good diet

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9. What can be inferred about babies from this passage?

They can eat almost anything

They should have a carefully restricted diet as infants

They gain little benefit from being breastfed

They may become hyperactive if fed solid food too early

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10. The word “symptoms” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to…

indications

diet

diagnosis

prescriptions

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11. The word “hyperactive” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to…

overly active

unusually low activity

excited

inquisitive

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12. The phrase “set off” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to…

relieved

identified

avoided

triggered

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Open the passage for questions 13-17 through this link

13. According to the passage, all of the following are true about the Moog, EXCEPT…

it was invented by Robert Moog

it was first introduced in 1964

it initiated a new technology which was smaller and cheaper than previous machines

it was the first synthesizer in the world

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14. The pronoun “it” in paragraph 2 refers to…

electronic synthesizer

keyboard instrument

prototype of Moog synthesizer

new semiconductor technology

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15. The word “prominently” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to…

significantly

perfectly

accurately

excellently

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16. The main idea of paragraph 3 is…

The Moog’s collaboration in the music field

The Moog in the movie soundtrack

The introduction of Minimoog

The collaboration of the Moog with music groups

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17. The paragraph following the passage would most likely discuss…

collaboration between the Moog and other musicians

the description of compact and portable Minimoog

the improvement of the Moog synthesizer

trends in the music industry about synthesizer

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Open the passage for questions 18-22 through this link

18. What is the passage mainly about?

The growth of cities in the United States in the early 1990s

The development of the Southern California oil fields

Factors contributing to the growth of Los Angeles

Industry and city planning in Los Angeles

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19. According to the passage, the Southern California oil fields were initially exploited due to…

the fuel requirements of the rail system in Los Angeles

an increase in the use of gasoline engines in North America

a desire to put unproductive desert land to good use

innovative planning on the part of the city founders

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20. According to the passage, the most important factor in the development of agriculture around Los Angeles was the…

influx of new residents to agricultural areas near the city

construction of an aqueduct

expansion of transportation facilities

development of new connections to the city’s natural harbor

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21. It can be inferred from the passage that in 1930, the greatest number of people in the Los Angeles area were employed in…

farming

oil refining

automobile manufacturing

the motion picture industry

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22. The phrase “apace with” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to…

anew with

apart from

as fast as

in the middle of

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Open the passage for questions 23-27 through this link

23. What does the passage mainly discuss?

The Neolithic Age

The Paleolithic Age

The Stone Age

The Ice Age

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24. The word “derived” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to…

originated

destroyed

hallucinated

discussed

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25. The word “crude” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to…

extravagant

complex

vulgar

primitive

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26. The word “nomadic” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to…

sedentary

wandering

primitive

inquisitive

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27. The word “eras” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to…

families

periods

herds

tools

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Open the passage for questions 28-32 through this link

28. “Them” in paragraph 1 refers to…

problems

call-in therapy shows

callers

hosts

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29. “This phenomenon” in paragraph 2 refers to…

the fact that the shows started in California

the fact that callers air intimate problems

the fact that the shows started in the early 1970s

the fact that the shows enjoy considerable popularity

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30. “Their” in paragraph 2 refers to…

therapy shows

self-help psychology ideas

the hosts

psychologists

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31. “Ones” in paragraph 3 refers to…

APA guidelines

psychologists

problems

the shows

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32. “The former” in paragraph 4 refers to…

psychologists who object to call-in therapy shows

psychologists who advocate more advice-giving over the radio

the APA’s present prohibitions

dispersing psychological advice

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Open the passage for questions 33-36 through this link

33. In which of the following publications would this passage be most likely to appear?

an anthology of English literature

an introductory American history book

a book about Eastern religions

a basic math textbook

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34. Why did the American Quaker population surge after William Penn founded Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania tolerated the Quaker religion

Pennsylvania forbade religions other than Quakerism

The Pennsylvania government tried to help escaped slaves

Social reform was important to most Americans

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35. It can be inferred from the passage that early Quakers experienced official persecution because…

they were known for "quaking" during religious services

they helped found the state of Pennsylvania

they came to America from England

their religious beliefs were considered subversive

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36. The paragraph after this passage would most likely be about…

the decline of the Quaker population since World War I

the similarities and differences between Quakers and Puritans

ways in which Quakers today show concern for others

social reforms enacted by Quakers during the American Revolution

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Open the passage for questions 37-41 through this link

37. Which of the following questions does the author answer in the first paragraph?

Why are snowflakes hexagonal?

What is the optimum temperature for snow?

In which months does most snow fall?

How are snowflakes formed?

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38. What is the main topic of the second paragraph?

How ice crystals form

How moisture affects temperature

What happens when ice crystals melt

Where the moisture to supply the nuclei come from

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39. Which of the following could account for the lack of snowfall in a geographical location close to mountains and a major water source?

Ground temperatures below the freezing point

Too much moisture in the air

Too much wind off the mountains

Atmospheric temperatures above the freezing point.

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40. The word “minute” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to…

tiny

quick

clear

sharp

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41. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to…

snowfall

snowflake

cluster

moisture

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Open the passage for questions 42-46 though this link

42. What is the main idea of this passage?

Women today are better educated than in the past, making them more attractive to the business world

The computer is especially lucrative for women today

Women are better at small businesses than men are

Women today are opening more businesses of their own

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43. It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes that business operated by women are small because…

women prefer a small intimate setting

women cannot deal with money

women are not able to borrow money easily

many women fall at large businesses

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44. According to the passage, Charlotte Taylor believes that women in the 1970s…

were unrealistic about their opportunities in business management

were still more interested in education than business opportunities

had fewer obstacles in business than they do today

were unable to work hard enough to succeed in business

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45. The author mentions the “shoebox under the bed” in paragraph 3 in order to…

show the frugality of women in business

show the resourcefulness of Sandra Kurtzig

point out that initially the financial resources of Sandra Kurtzig’s business were limited

suggest that the company needed to expand

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46. The expression “keep tabs on” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to…

recognize the appearance of

keep records of

provide transportation for

pay the salaries of

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47. According to the passage, why did the first people who came to North America leave their homeland?

They were hoping to find a better climate

They were seeking freedom

They were following instructions given in a dream

They were looking for food

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48. What can be inferred about the nature of the Native American literature?

It reflects historical and contemporary life in Asia

Its main focus is on daily activities

It is based primarily on scientific knowledge

It is reshaped each time it is experienced

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49. Which of the following is NOT true of the Native American literature?

It involves acting

It has ancient origins

It has a set form

It expresses an inner vision

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50. What is the author’s attitude toward Native American literature?

Admiring its form

Critical of the cost of its production

Amused by its content

Skeptical about its origins

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