TOEFL ITP Prediction 4

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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

He hasn’t yet begun his project.

He’s supposed to do his science project next week.

He needs to start working on changing the due date.

He’s been working steadily on his science project.

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Number 2

Housing within his budget is hard to locate.

It’s hard to find his house in New York.

He can’t afford to move his house to New York.

Housing in New York is unavailable.

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Number 3

It has rarely rained this much.

It hardly rained this year.

It is barely raining this year.

It seldom rains so little.

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Number 4

He wishes the hard work had had a better result.

He thinks the lawyer hardly prepared.

He wishes the lawyer had prepared.

He thinks the lawyer worked for free.

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Number 5

She’d like some pie.

It’s easy to buy it.

The task the man’s working on isn’t difficult.

It’s easier to prepare pie than do what the man is doing.

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Number 6

Chuck had improved.

This visit was better than the last.

Chuck looked at him in the hospital.

Chuck didn’t seem to be doing very well.

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Number 7

She’s found a new ring.

She needs to help him find something.

She’s shopping for a carpet.

She’s thankful she has a rag.

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Number 8

Traffic should not be allowed.

She thinks that the traffic should stay outside,

She agrees that the traffic is noisy.

She’ll stay outside with the man.

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Number 9

She gave Tom money to pay the rent.

She was given money for the rent.

Tom borrowed money for the rent.

She had some money to lend.

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Number 10

The landlord failed to collect rent on the first of last month.

The tenant absolutely must pay rent at the beginning of the month.

The landlord will not fail to collect your rent on the first of next month.

It is important to call the landlord about rent on the first of the month.

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Number 11

He went to see the foreign student advisor.

He went to Washington.

He wrote to the Passport Office.

He reported it to the Passport Office.

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Number 12

He cannot do them.

They are finished.

It will be a difficult job.

They will be ready Saturday afternoon.

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Number 13

A teacher.

A textbook.

An assignment.

A movie.

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Number 14

John is usually late.

John will be there at eight-thirty.

John will not show up.

John is usually on time.

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Number 15

The baby is asleep.

The baby is very active.

The baby is not staying with the woman.

The baby is just about to start walking.

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Number 16

Students who want to change schedules should form a line.

It is only possible to make four changes in the schedule.

It is necessary to submit the form quickly.

Problems occur when people don’t wait their turn.

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Number 17

In a mine.

In a jewelry store.

In a clothing store.

In a bank.

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Number 18

A visit to the woman’s family.

The telephone bill.

The cost of a new telephone.

How far away the woman’s family lives.

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Number 19

She hasn’t met her new boss yet.

She has a good opinion of her boss.

Her boss has asked her about her impressions of the company.

Her boss has been putting a lot of pressure on her.

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Number 20

The recital starts in three hours.

He intends to recite three different poems.

He received a citation on the third of the month.

He thinks the performance begins at three.

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Number 21

His vacation is full of activities.

In autumn he’ll have a vacation.

He can’t have a vacation because he suffered a fall.

He’s foolish to take a vacation now.

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Number 22

The book was very enjoyable.

It was unpleasant to get rid of the bugs.

She only reads when it is quiet.

It is pleasant to ride a bike.

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Number 23

He hasn’t traveled much lately.

There were a lot of cars on the road.

He needs to lose weight.

The tray was thick and heavy.

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Number 24

He doesn’t know how to play the game.

He has to write a story for class.

He needs to complete an assignment.

He has already finished the report.

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Number 25

He always minds his own business.

He manages to avoid working.

He is the manager of the department.

He is the boss of his own company.

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Number 26

He is a good musician.

He is an excellent physician.

He isn’t very talented musically.

He is an accomplished magician.

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Number 27

The science quad has an excellent view.

The area is much better than before.

The science quad has done excellent work.

There is still a need for more work.

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Number 28

It is too late to protest his grade.

The economics professor won’t hear his complaint.

He is happy with his quiz grade.

He doesn’t want to tell the woman his score.

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Number 29

He shouldn’t work on the papers at night.

He should work on the papers separately.

She wonders what his plans are.

The man may have to work nonstop.

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Number 30

She thinks he is correct.

There are more passes now.

It hasn’t changed much.

She thinks he is funny.

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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. The surrealist movement was founded in Paris by the poet and critic Andre Breton, _____ The Surrealist Manifesto in 1924.

who published

he was who published

because of published

who publishes

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2. Before there were cameras, how the world and its inhabitants _____ was through the paintings.

are documenting

was documenting

were documenting

documented is

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3. There are two sex chromosomes, _____ , which determine the sex of an individual.

those are the X chromosome and the Y chromosome

the X chromosome and the Y chromosome

there are the X chromosome and the Y chromosome

some of them are the X chromosome and the Y chromosome

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4. Vitamin D is synthesized when the human body is exposed _____ .

against the sunlight

for the sunlight

through the sunlight

to the sunlight

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5. When the earth, sun, and moon are lined up in a row, _____ .

spring tides are formed

forming spring tides

the forming of spring tides

to form spring tides

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6. Conditions required to be accepted in reputable international universities include good mastery of the field of study, good mastery of English, and _____ .

the confidence must be high

having high confidence

high confidence

highly confident

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7. Agronomists work to improve the quality of crops, increase the yield of fields, and _____ of the soil.

the quality is maintained

maintain the quality

the maintenance of the quality

maintaining the quality

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8. _____ in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge spans the channel at the entrance to San Fransisco Bay.

Completes

Completed

Completing

To complete

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9. _____ were first viewed through a telescope by Galileo.

Jupiter has four moons

Jupiter’s four moons

Jupiter surrounded by four moons

Surrounded by four moons Jupiter

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10. The first article of the United States Constitution gives the Congress _____ to pass laws.

the power

has the power

the power is

of the power

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11. Even in the lower latitudes, _____ .

coconut palm this hardy thrives

hardy coconut palm thrives this

thrives hardy this coconut palm

this hardy coconut palm thrives

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12. An _____ is made by submitting a proposal that cites the reasons or grounds, and the information to be included is specified by law.

appealing

appealed

appeals

appeal

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13. The North Pole _____ a latitude of 90 degrees north.

has

it has

which is having

is having

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14. Experiments _____ represent a giant step into the medicine of the future.

using gene therapy

use gene therapy

they use

gene therapy uses

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15. The Eiffel Tower _____ Paris, France.

landmarks

is landmarked in

is a landmark in

is in a landmarks

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16. The company is concentrating _____ developing new products.

for

to

on

in

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17. The purpose of a labor union is to improve the working conditions, _____ , and pay of its members.

jobs are secure

job security

to be secure

the job’s security

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18. Florida has not yet ratified the equal rights amendment, and _____ .

several other states have not either

neither have some of the other states

some other states also have not either

neither have several other states

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19. Because the first pair of pants did not fit properly, the customer asked for _____ .

another pant

other pants

the other one

another pair

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20. In 2010, a band from Sydney consisting of four boys made their first appearance when they _____ as an opening act at the Take Me Home concert in Manchester.

perform

performed

had been performing

having performed

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21. The number of girls in school and women in parliaments has risen, and their overall access to contraception has improved in the past decade, _____ new report.

published in a

according a

according to a

as stated

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22. I regret to inform you that you application _____ unsuccessful on this occasion.

has been

to be

should have been

is being

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23. The defendant is presumed innocent _____ proven guilty.

after being

until and unless

before

when

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24. AMBER Alert is an urgent bulletin system _____ the most serious child-abduction cases.

and

but

for

because

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25. The scientific history of radium _____ beautiful.

was

is

had been

is being

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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. Helium has the most low boiling point of all substances.

has

most low

point

all substances

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27. Segregation in public schools was declare unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 1954.

Segregation

public

was declare

by the

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28. Benny Goodman was equally talented as both a jazz performer as well as a classical musician.

equally

as

as well as

classical

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29. The American Declaration of Independence has been signed on July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

American

has been

on

in

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30. Liberty of speech is one of the pillars of Western democracy.

Liberty of speech

one of

pillars

democracy

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31. A large number of shopping bag are now made of fabric instead of plastic.

A large number

shopping bag

made

instead of

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32. Sony’s camera recorder demo was fun and impressive, but it is not as better as Microsoft’s.

camera

was

but

as better as

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33. Uranus is a alone planet in the solar system which is tipped on its side.

alone

in the

which

its

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34. Dolphins, whales, and many other sea creatures use high sophisticated navigation systems.

many

creatures

high

systems

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35. Much nutritionists argue that people’s intake of fat should be reduced.

Much

argue

fat

reduced

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36. Fiber is important element in nutrition, and it aids in protecting the digestive tract as well.

is important

in

protecting

well

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37. Crawfish farming have been practiced in South Louisiana for many years.

Crawfish

have been

for

years

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38. Modern motorcycles are lighter, faster, and specialized than motorcycles of twenty-five years ago.

Modern

are

specialized

motorcycles

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39. The amount of women earning master’s degrees has risen significantly in recent years.

The amount of

master’s

has risen

recent years

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40. Species like snakes, lizards, coyotes, squirrel, and jack rabbits seems to exist quite happily in the desert.

like

squirrel

seems

the

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41. It is the role of the National Bureau of Standards to establish accurate measurements for science, industrial, and commerce.

It is

establish

measurements

industrial

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42. Mercury and alcohol are widely used in thermometers because their volume increases uniform with temperature.

are widely

thermometers

their volume

uniform with

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43. One important branch of linguistics is semantics, which analysis the meaning of words.

branch

linguistics

analysis

meaning

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44. Liberal arts colleges cultivate general intellectually abilities rather than technical or professional skills.

arts

intellectually

rather than

skills

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45. In an arboretum, trees are cultivated for scientific and educational purpose.

an arboretum

cultivated

scientific

purpose

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46. In the latter half of the nineteenth century, physical techniques making it possible to determine the chemical constitution of stars.

latter half

making it

to determine

of stars

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47. The personality traits of children are often similar to that of their parents, but these traits are not always genetically conditioned.

children

that of

but

conditioned

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48. Although a kangaroo normally uses its large feet and strong legs for hopping, but it can also swim.

normally

large feet

strong legs

but

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49. The pineapple, a fruit grow in tropical climates throughout the world, is native to parts of South America.

The

grow

throughout

is

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50. Canals are artificial waterways, often constructed either to transport heavy loads or to delivering water to cities and farms.

artificial

either

delivering

to cities

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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. What was the author’s main purpose in writing the article?

To inform you how special kinds of glass are made and used

To persuade you to investigate the many uses of glass beyond those mentioned in the article

To inform you about the strength of glass fibers

To inform you that glue is used to hold strands of glass together

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2. The word “special” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to…

distinct among others of a kind

additional

common

species

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3. The word “it” in the fourth paragraph refers to…

molten glass

glass wool

spinning drum

holes

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Open the passage for questions 4-7 through this link

4. What does the passage mainly discuss?

The history of surveys in North America

The principles of conducting surveys

Problems associated with interpreting surveys

The importance of polls in American political life

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5. According to the passage, the main disadvantage of person-on-the-street interviews is that they…

are not based on a representative sampling

are used only on television

are not carefully worded

reflect political opinions

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6. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is most important for an effective survey?

A high number of respondents

Carefully worded questions

An interviewer's ability to measure respondents' feelings

A sociologist who is able to interpret the results

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7. It can be inferred from the passage that one reason that sociologists may become frustrated with questionnaires is that…

respondents often do not complete and return questionnaires

questionnaires are often difficult to read

questionnaires are expensive and difficult to distribute

respondents are too eager to supplement questions with their own opinions

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Open the passage for questions number 8-12 through this link

8. What does the passage mainly discuss?

Difficulties of writing satiric literature