prep reading

1. Which of the following contains only key points of the passage? o There are frightening noises in the office, Shia goes home, Shia sends his boss a text. o There is a thump like a dropped bowling ball, aloud crash, and the tinkling of shattered glass o Shia is working at his computer, there is a little light, and no one else should be in the building o Shia is working late, he hears mysterious noises, and he is frightened enough to leave work.

Shia is working late, he hears mysterious noises, and he is frightened enough to leave work.

1. Which of the following sentences best summarizes the second paragraph of the passage? a. The film takes place mostly in the dark, which makes lighting and camera angles very important. b. The direction and cinematography are the key elements to creating the film's tense, suspenseful tone. c. Close-up shots are an important way to showcase a character's state of mind. d. Joy Taylor's performance helps the audience feel more sympathetic toward her character, Keisha.

b. The direction and cinematography are the key elements to creating the film's tense, suspenseful tone

1. Which of the following phrases on the label is a subheading? a. Nutrition facts b. Servings Per Container c. Amounts Per Serving d. Trans Fat

c. Amounts Per Serving

3. Which of the following information from the passage contains an opinion? a. Starting Friday, the movie will be showing at the Main Street Metroplex 12 and the Movie Palace 20. b. The plot of the movie is about a woman who has moved across country to escape her boyfriend. c. Juliette Cho's close-up shots make the viewer feel claustrophobic and frightened. d. The movie, starring Joy Taylor and Kevin Highsmith, lasts a little longer than an hour and a half.

c. Juliette Cho's close-up shots make the viewer feel claustrophobic and frightened.

1. Based on evidence from the passage, which of the following is the most likely inference? a. If we increased production of single-use plastic packaging, more plastic would be recycled. b. Most of the plastic that has been produced has been recycled. c. The best thing about plastic is that it is recyclable, a renewable resource. d. Plastic makes life convenient, but its use has so many cons that its use should be reduced.

d. Plastic makes life convenient, but its use has so many cons that its use should be reduced.

2. Which of the following statements correctly identifies the sequence of events in the reading? i. Born to sharecropper parents, Bessie Coleman moved to France to take flight training and then returned to the United States as a stunt pilot ii. After life as a sharecropper, Bessie Coleman raised money as a stunt pilot to attend flight school in France iii. Bessie Coleman's parents were sharecroppers who sent her to France as a child to become a pilot, after which she returned and opened a flight school iv. Bessie Coleman was a pilot, then a sharecropper, who lived in France where she was inducted into the national aviation hall of fame.

i. Born to sharecropper parents, Bessie Coleman moved to France to take flight training and then returned to the United States as a stunt pilot

5. Which of the following is the best source to consult about the famous jazz saxophonist Charlie "yardbird" Parker's childhood in Kansas City in the 1940s? i. Photographs of jazz clubs in Kansas City from 1941 ii. A greatest hits album of Charlie Parker's most popular songs iii. A published magazine interview with Charlie Parker iv. The "arts" section of a 1940 issue of Kansas City newspaper.

ii. A published magazine interview with Charlie Parker

6. Which of the following sources would provide relevant information about the cost of property destruction following a natural disaster? i. A photograph of the damage taken by a bystander ii. A speech celebrating community first responders iii. A newspaper article about the natural disaster iv. A pamphlet about local food and shelter resources

iii. A newspaper article about the natural disaster

1. Which of the following sources would be useful for gathering more information about Bessie Coleman? i. A documentary film on female pilots in World War 1 ii. A biography of the Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur iii. The national museum of African American history and culture iv. A comprehensive history of sharecropping eastern Texas.

iii. The national museum of African American history and culture

32. Which of the following word are synonyms for "erroneously" as used in the passage? (select all that apply) o Incorrectly o Inconsequentially o Mistakenly o Extraneously o Exceptionally

incorrectly or mistakenly

6. Which of the following is the purpose of the passage o To entertain o To persuade o To express o To inform

inform

2. Which of the following best describes the report? i. Human kind versus nature ii. Hierarchy in nature iii. Nature as beauty iv. Extraordinary natural phenomena

iv. Extraordinary natural phenomena

o "New Species Discovered by Anthropology Department Alumna" o "Construction to Begin This Week for Chemistry, Biology Buildings" o "Budget Cuts Looming for National Parks" o "Increased Rainfall Expected This Year, Experts Claim".

"New Species Discovered by Anthropology Department Alumna"

4. Which of the following sentences from the passage includes a fact? a. "With a running time of 98 minutes, the pacing is quick and efficient..." b. "You can see the toll this stalking experience has had on her every twitch of her eye and clench of her jaw." c. "The close-up shots feel claustrophobic, like the perspective is skewed." d. This is a tense thrill ride that will not disappoint fans of Joy Taylor or this genre in general.

"With a running time of 98 minutes, the pacing is quick and efficient..."

17. Which of the following lines from the passage supports the inference that Hedy Lamarr worked earnestly to archive her goals? o She began starring in American films with MGM studios in the late 1930s and early 1940s o She even spent time working with the science engineering team employee by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon o ....her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored o ... but she did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time.

.. but she did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time.

A parent is researching types of sunscreen to use for his child to wear to swim lessons. Which of the following resources would be the most reliable for the parent to consult? An advertisement for sunscreen in a parenting magazine A published interview with well-known heart surgeon A review of sunscreens from a skin cancer research foundation A recommendation from the child's swim instructor.

A review of sunscreens from a skin cancer research foundation

5. Which of the following sources would be the best resolve other suspense novels? o A public library's digital catalog o The online reviews of the novel o A New York Times bestseller list o An encyclopaedia entry about suspense genre.

An encyclopaedia entry about suspense genre

3. Which of the following words is synonym for avain in this passage? i. Bird ii. Flying iii. Aerial iv. Plane

BIRD

1. According to the timeline, which of the following events happens second? o Barton works on the frontline of the Civil War o Barton travels to Europe o Barton works as a federal patent clerk o Barton identifies anonymous soldiers

Barton works on the frontline of the Civil War

7. Which of the following first prompted the CEO to consider improvising nap rooms o Having extra room available near the gym and cafeteria o Learning that NASA allows napping during the workday o Company-wide audits that reported employee fatigue o Reading the 2008 study about napping in the work place.

Company-wide audits that reported employee fatigue

2. Which of the following statements is a logical conclusion based on this report? i. Emus continued destroying crops in the area throughout the 1930s and 1940s ii. After losing the support of Australian government, farmer engaged in guerrilla warfare to combat the emus in 1934, 1943 and 1948 iii. From 1932 to 1948, the Australian government battled emus on behalf of farmers iv. After losing the great emu war in 1932, the Australian government provided limited military support to farmers in 1934, 1943 and 1948.

Emus continued destroying crops in the area throughout the 1930s and 1940s

4. Which of the following from the passage supports the conclusion that the passage takes place in the 21st century? o His office was o the thirtieth floor, far too high to get much more than a faint glow from the street lights below o Shia froe, as if he were caught by the gaze of..... o He sent his boss a single text message before turning over and trying to force himself to sleep: I don't think I can work anymore o Shia didn't stop running until he had burst the ground floor exit to the parking garage and found his car.

He sent his boss a single text message before turning over and trying to force himself to sleep: I don't think I can work anymore

21. Which of the following terms identifies the authors tone in the passage Sarcastic Formal Informal Scientific

Informal

39. Which of the following resources would help a reader gather information about economic trade during World War II? o News articles and textbooks o Almanacs and music o Atlases and works of art o Social media and photographs.

News articles and textbooks

42. The following sentences can be combined to form a paragraph. Which of the following sentences represents the main idea? o They have quite distinct and remarkably charming personalities o People kept begging us for more photos o We created a social media account for fans to follow their adventures o Our dogs are the most adorable creatures in the world.

Our dogs are the most adorable creatures in the world.

1. Which of the following is the purpose of the passage? i. To persuade ii. To describe iii. To entertain iv. To inform

TO INFORM

16. Which of the following can the reader infer about the authors point of view when they state: "the work Lamarr and Antheil did creating this frequency- hoping system led to many technologies that are often taken for granted today"? o The author believes that we have underestimated the value of the contributions of lesser-known inventors o The author believes that the frequency-hopping system has damaged the potential of modern electronics o The author believes that the work of Lamarr and Antheil was instrumental to victory in World War II o The author believes we spend too much time using technologies derived from Lamarr's work.

The author believes that we have underestimated the value of the contributions of lesser-known inventors

3. A high school football team arrives to practices one day to find that all of their equipment is missing. The coach wants to make sure he has considered every possibility before he alerts the principal. Which of the following pieces of evidence would be relevant to help explain what happened? Many of the players' parents have raised concerns over the potential for head injuries in contact football The school board has instituted budget cuts to the football program The football team often exchanges pranks with the biggest rival, a high school team from the next town The equipment has failed a recent safety inspection.

The football team often exchanges pranks with the biggest rival, a high school team from the next town

4. Which of the following could accurately subtitle this passage, following Lexington and concord o American March from the sea o The start of the revolution o In the state of Massachusetts o The full armies face off

The start of the revolution

9. Which of the following could accurately subtitle this passage? The start of the revolution American march from the sea The full armies face off In the state of Massachusetts

The start of the revolution

2. Which of the following options best describe how Turman supports his argument? a. By appealing to a shared sense of community and values. b. By evoking the feeling of annoyance and relief. Prepared by Accurate Kenyan on Facebook. c. By addressing his audience at just the right moment. d. By assembling evidence and logical explanation.

b. By evoking the feeling of annoyance and relief.

2. Which of the following is the most likely source for most of the authors' statement in the passage? a) The writers' local university library b) The online writing lab at Purdue University c) Archive of recorded poetry and literature d) The writers own knowledge about writing.

The writers own knowledge about writing.

2. Which of the following conclusions could a reader make from this passage? a. Tom is able to protect Keisha from her stalker. b. There is a big twist in the second half of the movie. c. The film has a sad ending. d. Juliette Cho is a first-time director.

There is a big twist in the second half of the movie.

3. Which of the following options best describes the purpose of this infomercial? a) To amuse the audience with enthusiastic rhetoric b) To persuade the audience to buy the Dairy McGrabs c) To express frustration with the common dairy food problems d) To explain how the Dairy McGrabs works.

To persuade the audience to buy the Dairy McGrabs

4. Which of the following areas of a textbook includes supplementary materials and additional information to the text? Glossary Prepared by Accurate Kenyan on Facebook. Index Bibliography Appendix

appendix

Editor Wanted Copy editor needed for new corporate magazine. All applicants must have four years of editorial experience. A college degree in journalism or English is required. The job requires full-time hours with competitive benefits offered. The starting salary is $30,000 per year. Contact human resources at 444-4444 to apply. Using the employment advertisement above, which of the following applicants could meet the requirements of this job? a. A college graduate who majored in layout design. b. A newspaper reporter who has 2 years of editing experience. c. A teacher who has taught for 4 years. d. A writer looking to work for 40 hours a week.

a teacher who has taught for 4 years

1. Based on the authors support and evidence, which of the following is a valid evaluation of the paragraph? a) It is an entertaining piece based on personal bias opinion. b) It is part of a student essay on how poets develop their craft c) It is a logical argument, proving that it is impossible to write well d) It is a scholarly work about the business of being a good writer.

a) It is an entertaining piece based on personal bias opinion.

2. Which of the following pairs of examples from the passage best demonstrates why the use of plastics is a divisive topic? a. Plastic has advantages. Plastic is difficult to recycle efficiently b. Plastic is consumed by birds. Plastic is entering our food c. Plastic is popular. Plastic is used for packaging d. Plastic is in landfills. Plastic is in the ocean.

a. Plastic has advantages. Plastic is difficult to recycle efficiently

1. Which of the following phrases from this infomercial contains instructions about how to use the advertised product? a. Slip on our patented heat-deflecting mitten. b. No longer worry about your firm, sweaty grip destroying your cheeses or your butter. c. Leaving your fingerprints in that hard stick of butter. d. Bring you a brand-new piece of equipment for your home food station.

a. Slip on our patented heat-deflecting mitten.

2. Which of the following words as used in the timeline indicates the chronology of events of Barton's life? Prepared by Accurate Kenyan on Facebook. o After o First o Front o Through

after

27. Which of the following words as used in the timeline indicates the chronology of events in Barton's life? o Front o First o After o Through

after

3. Which of the following information indicates Clara Barton has international influence? o 1881: Barton petitions president Chester to open an American branch of the international Red Cross organization o 1865: after the war, Barton begins identifying anonymous soldiers to be properly buried through the Office of Missing Soldiers o 1861: Barton begins gathering and distributing food, clothing, and medical supplies to wounded soldiers during the Civil War o 1869: Barton travels to Europe, assisting with preparing military hospitals and supplying aid to the poor

o 1869: Barton travels to Europe, assisting with preparing military hospitals and supplying aid to the poor

28. Which of the following information indicates Clara Barton has international influence? o 1865: After the war, Barton begins identifying anonymous soldiers to be properly buried through the office of missing soldiers o 1869: Barton travels to Europe assisting with preparing military hospitals and supplying aid to the poor o 1861: Barton begins gathering and distributing food, clothing and medical supplies to wounded soldiers during the civil war o 1881: Barton petitions president Chester A. Arthur to open an American branch of the international Red Cross Organization.

o 1881: Barton petitions president Chester A. Arthur to open an American branch of the international Red Cross Organization.

2. Which of the following is the topic excerpt? o A mysterious experience from work o A building with poor lighting and security o An employee who is easily scared o A boss's expectations of an employee

o A mysterious experience from work

30. What source would be most useful in determining the reliability of Punxsutawney Phil's predictions over a number of years? o A memoir from a member of the Groundhog Club o A record of weather patterns in the last decade o An encyclopaedia entry on mammals in the northeast U.S o A historical survey of customs in Pennsylvania

o A record of weather patterns in the last decade

o A consumer report about surcharges applied to customers' bills by mobile phone companies o A professional journal article about the incidence of generic hearing loss o A university research paper about decibel limits of headphones and speakers o A statistical report of mobile phone usage by Mobile Phone Company.

o A university research paper about decibel limits of headphones and speakers

26. According to the timeline which of the following events happens second? o Barton works as a federal patent clerk o Barton travels to Europe o Barton identifies anonymous soldiers o Barton works on the frontlines of civil war.

o Barton works on the frontlines of civil war.

33. Which of the following statements about the passage is true? o These cookies should be cooked on a baking rack o These cookies can be cooked in a microwave oven o Folding I peanut butter must be done o Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously.

o Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously.

19. Which of the following first prompted the CEO to consider improvising nap rooms o Having extra room available near the gym and cafeteria o Learning that NASA allows napping during the workday o Company-wide audits that reported employee fatigue o Reading the 2008 study about napping in the work place.

o Company-wide audits that reported employee fatigue

24. Which of the following quotes from a guest at the birthday party contains a stereotype? o Considering the elderly age of Dr. Creekstone, he was surprisingly articulate and intelligent o I once thought Dr, Creekstone to be irresponsible, but this party was well-planned and executed o I would never want my own birthday party to have smelly zebras and loud fireworks o The food provided was incredible: nevertheless, the party turned my sour mood around.

o Considering the elderly age of Dr. Creekstone, he was surprisingly articulate and intelligent

13. Which of the following is evidence the writer provide to support the main argument? o Customers pay a large percentage of server's salaries o Minimum wage varies from state to state o Customers are grateful for excellent service o Servers do not provide good service because of their low pay.

o Customers pay a large percentage of server's salaries

23. Which of the following conclusions is supported by all the details provided about the birthday party? o Dr. Oliver Creekstone is an unconventional fellow o Dr. Oliver Creekstone is a carnivorous eater o The Creekstone estate is a half-acre lot line with tress o The Creekstone estate cannot hold seven more zebras.

o Dr. Oliver Creekstone is an unconventional fellow

14. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from Hedy Lamar's acting career? o Hedy lamarr was the first European actress of the 1990s o Hedy lamarr wanted more opportunities to speak while acting o Hedy lamarr was content with her contribution to.. o Hedy lamarr worked in America films with.....

o Hedy lamarr wanted more opportunities to speak while acting

18. Which of the following is statements supports the claim the Hedy Lamarr made significant contributions to the advancement of technology? o The technology of the era wasn't good enough to easily implement Lamarr's system o She spent time working with the science engineering team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon o She had many failed inventions, such as an improved traffic light and a carbonated drink o Her work helped in the future development of cellular phones, Bluetooth, and WI-FI.

o Her work helped in the future development of cellular phones, Bluetooth, and WI-FI.

6. Which of the following best describes the authors experience in the theatre? o Like you're in an emotionless state o No limit to where the theatre can take you o The theatre can transport you onto the stage o Like you've been squished into a sardine can.

o No limit to where the theatre can take you

10. Which of the following best describes the theme of the passage? o Patronizing o Sceptical o Objective o Nostalgic

o Objective

29. Which of the following evidence from the passage supports the inference that Groundhog Day is an entertaining tradition? o Legend has it that on Groundhog Day, the official weather forecasting groundhog awakes from hibernation and comes out of his burrow to look for shadow o This tradition has been officially observed in the US since the 1800s and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions o Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show and a ball o On February 2 each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning.

o Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show and a ball

20. Which of the following additional pieces of information supports the claim that napping during the workday will help employees "b happier, healthier, and more productive"? o In 1999, National Napping Day was founded in response to Daylight Saving Time o Rested people have better impulse control, so they are more likely to choose nutritious food over junk food o Multiple companies have designed special seats or pods specifically for getting the optimal workplace nap o A study showing that the best time of the day for a nap is between 2 and 3 p.m.

o Rested people have better impulse control, so they are more likely to choose nutritious

8. Which of the following additional pieces of information supports the claim that napping during the workday will help employees "be happier, healthier, and more productive"? o Rested people have better impulse control, so they are more likely to choose nutritious food over junk food. o A study showing that the best time of the day for a nap is between 2 and 3 p.m o In 1991, national napping day was founded in response to daylight saving time o Multiple companies have designed special seats or pods specifically for getting the optimal workplace nap.

o Rested people have better impulse control, so they are more likely to choose nutritious food over junk food

25. "though pleased with the entertainment, attendees reportedly were shocked that the complimentary buffet contained only boiled asparagus and pickled carrots," Which of the following words from the sentence above has negative connotation? o Contained o Shocked o Complimentary o Reportedly

o Shocked

8. From the passage, which of the following statements represents a logic conclusion about the author o The author loves to attend theatrical productions o The author prefers musical comedies o The author also enjoys concerts and movie o The author finds theatre seating comfortable.

o The author loves to attend theatrical productions

38. Which of the following statements is correct? o The author thinks singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" is exciting. o The author thinks it would be exciting to watch a home run ball. o The author most enjoys the slow parts of the baseball game. o The author most enjoys eating peanuts at a baseball game.

o The author thinks it would be exciting to watch a home run ball.

12. Which of the following is the writer's main argument? o The custom of tipping should be abolished and servers paid a living wage o Customers are resentful of having to help pay the salaries of servers o The federal rate for servers is too low o Servers should provide excellent service no matter how much they make.

o The custom of tipping should be abolished and servers paid a living wage

15. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn as to why the US was not interested in lamarr's invention? o Hollywood was known to contain spies o The navy preferred to use the work of military engineers o The military was too preoccupied to consider new inventions o They suspected her patent was valid.

o The navy preferred to use the work of military engineers

31. Which of the following statements should be included in an accurate summary from the text? (select all that apply) o The canvassed voters recognised that the candidate was unqualified o The candidate had never been a politician before o The volunteers went to the houses of the opposing party accidentally o The candidate received more voters in places the volunteers canvassed o The canvassed voters changed party affiliation.

o The volunteers went to the houses of the opposing party accidentally o The candidate received more voters in places the volunteers canvassed

7. Using evidence from the passage which of the following conclusions about the author can the reader make o They are overly emotional and ..... o They would rather be at a concert o They go to the theatre as often as possible o They enjoy the decor of most theatres

o They go to the theatre as often as possible

22. Which of the following best identifies the author's purpose in the passage? o To narrate what it's like to have a new puppy o To inform the reader about illness in dogs o To argue that dogs shouldn't bite o To describe how to train a puppy

o To describe how to train a puppy

11. Which of the following is the purpose of the passage? o To express o To inform o To persuade o To entertain

o To inform

37. Which of the following supports an evaluation of a logic argument? o Unbiased information o Generalizations o Emotional statements o Anecdotes

o Unbiased information

5. Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage? o Skeptical o Nostalgic o Objective o Patronizing

objective

40. An employee believes that she was injured on the job due to unsafe situation. Based on the advertisement below, which provides the necessary experience to purse her claim and would ensure the employee lowest overall cost? Martin and sons: job injuries, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Free initial consultation Smith and jones: no fee unless you win your case. Specializes in worker's compensation legal issues Williams attorneys: state and federal employment fairness, medical malpractice lawsuits. Reasonable settlement Thorn and Thomas: employment law, contract negotiations, and employment safety issues o Thorn and Thomas o Smith and jones o Williams attorneys o Martin and sons

smith and jones

5. In which of the following genres would Don't Look Back Now most likely be classified? a. Drama b. Action-Adventure c. Suspense d. Romance

suspense

Which of the following information sources contains copyright information for a given book? i. Index ii. Publication page iii. Title page iv. Table of contents

title page

1. During the Great Emu War, which of the following events happened immediately after the conflict resumed in mid-November? Prepared by Accurate Kenyan on Facebook. i. Military efforts became ineffective ii. The Australian government launched the initial assault iii. The military withdrew iv. Emus resorted to guerrilla tactics.

v. Emus resorted to guerrilla tactics.