Reading Passages V1/V2 (+EXTRAS)

(AMAZON RAINFOREST) How can you describe the Amazon rainforest? (Choose 2 answers) (A)It rains all time there so the forest is always green. (B)The weather is so hot that not many tourists come to visit. (C)The plants are shaped so that rainwater can pour off them. (D)There is a lot of fresh water coming from the Amazon River.

(A)It rains all time there so the forest is always green. (C)The plants are shaped so that rainwater can pour off them.

(AMAZON RAINFOREST) What does the sentence "people of Brazil farm in an environmentally friendly way" mean in paragraph 3? (A)They do not poison the soil when farming. (B)They use natural chemicals to make the soil rich. (C)They plant and don't cut down banana trees. (D)They do not kill insects even if they are harmful.

(A)They do not poison the soil when farming.

(AMAZON RAINFOREST) Look at the end of paragraph 2. What does the author refer to when he says "rich and diverse land" at the beginning of paragraph 3? (A)400 types of insects in the Amazon rainforest (B)2,000 birds and mammals in the Amazon rainforest (C)The many kinds of plants growing in the Amazon rainforest (D)The large variety of Amazonian plants and animals

(B)2,000 birds and mammals in the Amazon rainforest

(AMAZON RAINFOREST) Which of the following is true about the Amazon Basin? (A)It is not much larger than all the other rainforests in the world combined. (B)It is more than one-fifth of all the other rainforests in the world. (C)The tree leaves there are purposely shaped as they are. (D)It is a habitat for many reptiles and plants.

(B)It is more than one-fifth of all the other rainforests in the world.

(AMAZON RAINFOREST) According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT mentioned about the Amazon Rainforest? (A)Its gross area (B)Its body of water (C)Its precipitation (D)Its extinct animals

(C)Its precipitation

(AMAZON RAINFOREST) What is the biggest problem related to the disappearance of the rainforest? (A)Global warming (B)Poisoning the air (C)Burning the field (D)Cutting down trees

(D)Cutting down trees

(AMAZON RAINFOREST) Which rainforest plant has more than one use? (A)The banana (B)The coconut (C)Cinnamon (D)The Bruti plant

(D)The Bruti plant

(FOOD) As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term "concomitant" means? A. Accompanying B. Quiet C.Separate D.Unpredictable

A. Accompanying

(THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE) Which statement from the passage is a fact? A. Each state casts their electoral votes during the Presidential election. B. The government randomly assigns electoral votes to states. C. Candidates only campaign in states where they think they can win. D. the Electoral College is a college in Washington D. C.

A. Each state casts their electoral votes during the Presidential election.

(THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE) The authors reason for writing this piece seems to be to: A. Inform the reader B. Teach the reader C. persuade the reader D. entertain the reader

A. Inform the reader

(EATING) What statement from the article draws a conclusion? A. It is interesting to discover new ways to do things B. Mastery of the use of chopsticks can be difficult C. What was polite in 1800 may not be considered proper manners today D. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space

A. It is interesting to discover new ways to do things

(THE WHITE ELEPHANT) Why is an unwanted gift called "white elephant"? A. It is rare thing to get an unwanted gift. B. It is a good gift to give at the party C. Gifts are never unwanted D. Siam's rulers punished with the gift

A. It is rare thing to get an unwanted gift.

(EATING) What is the best definition of efficient as used in the third paragraph? A. Productive without waste B. Easy to accomplish C.Parsimonious D.Careful

A. Productive without waste

(THE GAME OF BRIDGE) The passage explicitly states: A. That the highest card within the "trump" suit always wins the trick. B. The Ace card is always the lowest card. C. That there is a pile of leftover" cards that is placed in the middle of the game table. D. that if a player cannot follow suit, she loses her turn to the next player.

A. That the highest card within the "trump" suit always wins the trick.

(THE WATER CYCLE) What can the reader conclude from this passage about ponds and lakes? A. They are examples of groundwater reservoirs. B. They are not important in the collection of runoffs. C. They do not play a role in water collection. D. They consist of only water collected through precipitation.

A. They are examples of groundwater reservoirs.

(THE WATER CYCLE) What is the meaning of the word composed in the first paragraph? A. To consist of B. To be uniquely discovered C. To be set apart D. To be surprised

A. To consist of

(FOOD) What is implied by this paragraph? A. We should eat and drink in reasonable quantities. B. Obesity is a more serious problem than alcoholism. C. Alcohol should be banned. D. We need stronger laws to control drunk drivers.

A. We should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.

(THE GAME OF BRIDGE) The passage implies that: A. playing bridge requires concentration. B. Bridge is an extremely easy game to play C. Bridge is only for older people D. Bridge is only for women

A. playing bridge requires concentration.

(VOICE) The author seems to: A. prefer low pitched tones B. be an experienced public speaker C. prefer shrill, grating, and brassy voice D. have no reactions to different voices.

A. prefer low pitched tones

(SAFE DRIVING) The author seems to think that?

All cars should be properly inspected

(VIOLENCE) Based on this reading, early research indicates that the relationship between violence in the television and violence on the street?

Appears Probable

(PHOBIAS) The passage says that being afraid is normal and good, according to the passage why is having a phobia not normal and good because of phobia?

Are extreme and unreasonable

(THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE) Which part of the bridge was built first? A. Cables B. Anchorage C. Roadway D. Towers

B. Anchorage

(THE GAME OF BRIDGE) Throughout this passage the word suit means: A. A set of clothing to be worn together B. Any of the four sets into which a deck of cards is divided. C to be convenient or right for D. To request or appeal persistently

B. Any of the four sets into which a deck of cards is divided.

(EATING) What statement can be implied from the content of article? A. Eating in space can be time-consuming. B. Diversity is interesting to learn about C. The author thinks cutlery is the best tool to use to consume food. D. The author enjoys trying new food.

B. Diversity is interesting to learn about

(VOICE) Which statement from the selection presents a fact rather than an opinion? A. One of the worst voice qualities is harshness. B. Harsh voice qualities usually come from too much tension in the throat and jaw. C. Your voice will sound unpleasant if it is shrill, grating, hard, piercing, brassy, too loud, or too nasal. D. Because tension occurs in higher pitched voices, women tend to have shriller voices than men, which usually makes them less desirable public speaker, newscasters, or political candidates.

B. Harsh voice qualities usually come from too much tension in the throat and jaw.

(THE WATER CYCLE) Knowing that the cooling of water vapor results in condensation, one could conclude that _______ is/are a factor in the evaporation process. A. Humidity B. Heat C. Electrons D. Runoff

B. Heat

(EXAMS) In answering subjective questions, the student should: A. Include more than is asked B. Keep it brief and specific C. Write out the words-true or false D. Capitalize the matching letters

B. Keep it brief and specific

(THE WHITE ELEPHANT) What is implied by the article? A. Siam was renamed Thailand in 2000 B. People enjoy giving receiving gifts. C. The author dislikes parlor games D. Elephants are easy to take care of and train.

B. People enjoy giving receiving gifts.

(THE WHITE ELEPHANT) How did the people regard a white elephant? A. If a village elder received a white elephant, the entire village shared in the supply of meat. B. People tried very hard not to offend the king, so they would not receive a white elephant C. White elephants were highly prized as they were very hard workers in the cane fields. D. The people of Siam vied for the honor of receiving the king's gift or a white elephant.

B. People tried very hard not to offend the king, so they would not receive a white elephant

(TESLA) What is the meaning of the word "astute" in the last paragraph? A. Unwise B. Shrewd C. Reckless D. Honest

B. Shrewd

(THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE) The author's reason for writing this piece seems to be to: A. Inform the reader B. Teach the reader C. Persuade the reader D. Entertain the reader

B. Teach the reader

(EXAMS) When taking an exam, you should divide your time: A. Into three or four short segments B. To allow more time for the difficult questions C. Equally between all questions D. So that you have time to check and change answers

B. To allow more time for the difficult questions

(EXAMS) Compared to objective exams, subjective tests contain: A. more questions. B. fewer questions C. harder questions D. no good answers

B. fewer questions

(FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE) What happened after completion of her studies?

Back to London and worked at the hospital

(FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE) Why did she have an opportunity as a child?

Because her family was rich, they had a lot of money

(FACTS ABOUT ONE DOLLAR BILL) We often accidentally wash dollar bills, why is this not a problem?

Because the dollar bills are made of cotton and linen, so they wash easily.

(THE GAME OF BRIDGE) In the passage, a trick is described as: A. A special look given to your partner across the table B. A book that gives strategies on how to win a Bridge. C. A collection of one card played by each of four players. D. A specific card the dealer gives to the person to her right.

C. A collection of one card played by each of four players.

(THE WHITE ELEPHANT) Where is Thailand? A. Africa B. Europe C. Asia D. South America

C. Asia

(TESLA) What did Tesla accomplish while attending the University of Prague? A. Improved the design for Edison's DC generators. B. Made repairs to Edison's direct current power plants. C. Made designs for a brushless alternating current motor D. Developed a high-voltage electrical transformer.

C. Made designs for a brushless alternating current motor

(EATING) What conclusion can be drawn about the article? A. The author think chopstick are funny B. The best way to eat food is with cutlery C. The author explains differences in eating processes. D. Space flight is fun and exciting.

C. The author explains differences in eating processes.

(THE WATER CYCLE) What is the main idea of this passage? A. Water is formed from the joining of two hydrogen atoms to one atom of oxygen. B. Water is a versatile and important universal solvent. C. The different components of the water cycle are precipitation, evaporation, and condensation. The explanation of the different components of the water cycle D. Rain is a trivial part of the life cycle.

C. The different components of the water cycle are precipitation, evaporation, and condensation. The explanation of the different components of the water cycle

(VOICE) What is stated in this paragraph? A. Some men have harsh voices. B. Relaxed people often have harsh voices. C. Women make less appealing political candidates. D. Not everyone finds a harsh voice irritating.

C. Women make less appealing political candidates.

(THE GAME OF BRIDGE) The author wants the reader to feel: A. As though the game of Bridge is too hard for novices to learn. B. frustrated and confused about playing bridge C. confident and excited about learning the game of bridge D. Overwhelmed by all the rules for the games of Bridge.

C. confident and excited about learning the game of bridge

(EXAMS) Compared to objective exams, essay test contains: A. no good answers B. more questions C. fewer questions D. harder questions

C. fewer questions

(EXAMS) From the article the reader can conclude that a test containing true-false question is called: A. subjective B. rejective C. objective D. Detective

C. objective

(VOICE) The information presented is: A. Slanted in favor of newscasters B. Slanted against people with deep voice C. slanted against people with piercing voices. D. balance in its approach.

C. slanted against people with piercing voices.

(GETTING A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP) Insomnia affects intellectual abilities because it?

Causes a deficit in memory, concentration, and attention

(GETTING A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP) Sleep Apnea causes?

Chronic Insomnia

(GETTING A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP) Sleep apnea causes?

Chronic illness

(THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE) In the passage the word embark means to: A. Put or go on board a ship B. Remove the covering from a tree C. Speak harshly to others D. Being an undertaking

D. Being an undertaking

(EATING) What statement from the article is correct? A. Chopsticks are easier to master than forks B. Space travel can be tiring C. European methods of eating are superior D. China developed chopsticks for eating utensils

D. China developed chopsticks for eating utensils

(THE WATER CYCLE) Which statement is not a detail from the passage? A. A single drop of water is made of a couple of hydrogen atoms and oxygen atoms. B. Evaporation takes place when liquid water changes into water vapor. C. Water that is not absorbed is called runoff. D. Condensation fails to happen when water vapor cools and changes back into droplets of liquid.

D. Condensation fails to happen when water vapor cools and changes back into droplets of liquid.

(EXAMS) When taking a subjective examination, you will find questions like: A. True & False B. Multiple Choice C. Matching D. Definitions.

D. Definitions.

(THE WHITE ELEPHANT) What is the meaning of the word impoverished in the first paragraph? A. Honored B. Nobility C. Rich D. Financially ruined

D. Financially ruined

(THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE) What body of water does The Golden Gate Bridge cross? A. San Francisco Bay B. Pacific Ocean C. Marin Strait D. Golden Gate Strait

D. Golden Gate Strait

(THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE) Why was the roadway so dangerous to build? A. There weren't enough materials available to build the road B. The workers might get hit by passing cars. C. The men would fall to their deaths. D. If the road wasn't balance, it would collapse.

D. If the road wasn't balance, it would collapse.

(TESLA) What is the meaning of the word obscurity as it is used in the last paragraph? A. Poverty B. Celebrity C. Confusion D. Insignificance

D. Insignificance

(TESLA) What is the meaning of the word "mammoth" as it is used in the fourth paragraph? A. Dangerous B. Raw C. Unused D. Massive

D. Massive

(EXAMS) In the above passage, the word "subjective" refers to test questions that: A. Allow you to choose an answer B. Are matching C. Are true or false D. Require you to write your own answer

D. Require you to write your own answer

(TESLA) What word means the same as relinquishing as it is used in the last paragraph? A. Maintaining B. Retaining C. Selling D. Surrendering

D. Surrendering

(THE WATER CYCLE) What was the author's primary purpose for writing this essay? A. To persuade the reader to conserve water B. To persuade the reader that runoff is not the best way to collect water C. To analyze different types of runoff D. To inform the reader about the stages of the water cycle

D. To inform the reader about the stages of the water cycle

(FOOD) The information presented in this article is? A. Against eating and drinking B. Against drinking alcohol C. Against eating rich foods. D. Unbiased in its approach

D. Unbiased in its approach

(FOOD) The author seems to? A. Oppose drinking alcohol B. Favor a strict diet C. Oppose regulation of personal habits D: Favor moderation

D: Favor moderation

(GETTING A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP) Which is a solution to Insomnia?

Developing good sleep and herbs and spices

(GETTING A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP) Which is a solution for insomnia?

Developing good sleep habits and taking herbs and spices

(SAFE DRIVING) What is stated in this paragraph?

Each individuals driving behavior is the key to automobile safety

(HOMONYMS) What inference can be drawn from the article?

English is a difficult language to master

(FACTS ABOUT ONE DOLLAR BILL) In the third sentence of the passage, the word minute means?

Extremely small

(FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE) What she founded when she visited the hospital?

Filter, dirty bedroom

(VIOLENCE) The author seems to support?

Further research into the effects of television violence

(SAFE DRIVING) The authors motive for writing the paragraph seems to have been to?

Get people personally involved with traffic safety

(SAFE DRIVING) What is implied by this paragraph?

Government action will not help if individual drivers do not cooperate

(HOMONYMS) Which statement is a fact rather than an opinion?

Homonyms make learning English more challenging

(HOMONYMS) What conclusion can be drawn from the article?

In order to master English, the student must learn the Homonyms

(FACTS ABOUT ONE DOLLAR BILL) What is implied by the message, The One Dollar Bill?

Is a fabulously historical document

(FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE) What is pivotal?

Nursing

(FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE) She was once a pivotal person in the area?

Patient's Right

(GETTING A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP) What is stated in the passage?

Physical Illness can cause Insomnia

(GETTING A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP) What is stated in the passage?

Physical illness can cause chronic insomnia

(VIOLENCE) The paragraph described television executive as?

Responsive to public demands

(FACTS ABOUT ONE DOLLAR BILL) What did the author intend?

Share some little-known facts about the one-dollar bill

(PHOBIAS) According to the passage, which of the following are types of phobias? (Put all that apply)

Social phobias, panic disorder, anxiety phobia

(SAFE DRIVING) What is the best meaning of the word advocate as used in the fourth sentence of this paragraph?

Supporter

(PHOBIAS) What does the author want the reader to know about phobia?

That phobia is debilitating

(FACTS ABOUT ONE DOLLAR BILL) Why is making counterfeit copies of the one-dollar bill difficult?

The formula for the ink used is kept a secret

(GETTING A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP) Why the author wrote this passage?

To explain insomnia& propose some solutions for the condition

(GETTING A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP) When the author wrote this passage, what does he/she intended?

To explain the insomnia and purpose some solution for the condition

(VIOLENCE) The theme of this article seems to be?To inform people about the debate over the television violence

To inform people about the debate over the television violence

(FOOD) The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have been to?

Urge self-control

(FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE) Why she studied secretly?

Wealthy people didn't work at the hospital

(HOMONYMS) How does the article define homonyms?

Words that sound alike and are spelled in different ways with different meaning

(THE BICYCLE) Which of the following sentences from the passage represents the writer's opinion? a. Sentence (1) The safety bicycle would look familiar to today's cyclists. b. Sentence (6) c. Sentence (9) d. Sentence (16)

a. Sentence (1) The safety bicycle would look familiar to today's cyclists.

(THE BICYCLE) An innovation, as it is used in Sentence (4), is a. a new way of doing something. b. a design. c. an improvement. d. a clever person.

a. a new way of doing something.

(THE BICYCLE) The word prone, as it is used in Sentence (15), means: a. lying down. b. unbalanced. c. incapable of doing something. d. likely to do something.

a. lying down.

(THE BICYCLE) Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? a. Bicycles Are Better b. A Ride through the History of Bicycles c. Cycle Your Way to Fitness d. The Popularity of Bicycles

b. A Ride through the History of Bicycles

(THE BICYCLE) Revolutionized, as it is used in Sentence (10), most nearly means a. cancelled. b. changed drastically. c. became outdated. d. exercised control over.

b. changed drastically.

(THE BICYCLE) The main idea of this passage is best expressed in which sentence? a. Sentence (1): Today, bicycles are so common that it's hard to believe they haven't always been around. b. Sentence (13): It was 't until 1874 that the first truly modern bicycle appeared on the scene. c. Sentence (4): Since then, however, numerous innovations and improvements in design have made the bicycle one of the most popular means of recreation and transportation around the world. d. Sentence (18): Today they are built, used, and enjoyed all over the world.

c. Sentence (4): Since then, however, numerous innovations and improvements in design have made the bicycle one of the most popular means of recreation and transportation around the world.

(GETTING A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP) Insomnia affects intellectual abilities because it

causes a deficit in memory, concentration, and attention

(THE BICYCLE) Which sentence best expresses the main idea of paragraph 3? a. Macmillan was a great inventor. b. Macmillan's bike didn't look much like our modern bikes. c. Macmillan's bike could be ridden quickly. d. Macmillan made important changes in bicycle design.

d. Macmillan made important changes in bicycle design.