READING COMPREHENSION V1

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

(D)The Bruti plant

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.

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.

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

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.

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

As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term "concomitant" means?

Accompanying

The information presented in this article is?

Against drinking alcohol

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.

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

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.

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

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

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?

Because phobias are extreme and unreasonable

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.

Where is Thailand"? A. Africa B. Europe C. Asia D. South America

C. Asia

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.

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

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 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

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.

Insomnia affects intellectual abilities because it?

Causes a deficit in memory, concentration, and attention

Sleep Apnea causes?

Chronic Insomnia

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.

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

Which is a solution to Insomnia?

Developing good sleep and herbs and spices

3. Which is the solution?

Developing good sleeping habits, taking herbs and spices

What is implied by this paragraph ?

Government action will not help if individual drivers do not cooperate

One of the worst voice qualities is?

Harshness

The authors reason for writing this piece seems to be to?

Inform the reader

Why is an unwanted gift called "white elephant"?

It is a rare thing to get an unwanted gift

1. Sleep insomnia causes deficit in

Memory

The author seems to?

Oppose drinking alcohol.

What is stated in the passage?

Physical Illness can cause Insomnia

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

Social phobias, panic disorder, anxiety (specific) phobia

What does the author want the reader to know about phobia?

That phobia is debilitating

When the author wrote this passage, what does he/she intended?

To explain the insomnia and purpose some solution for the condition

What are physical ailments that phobias cause?

Ulcers and hypertension

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

Urge self-control

What is implied by this paragraph?

We should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.

The author seems to think that?

all cars should be properly inspected

What statement from this article is correct?

china developed chop sticks for eating utensils

What is stated in this paragraph?

each individuals driving behavior is the key to automobile safety

Impoverished meaning?

financially ruined

the authors motive for writing the paragraph seems to have been to?

get people personally involved with traffic safety

What statement from the article draws the conclusion?

it is interesting to discover new ways to do something

The author wants to conclude that?

people can gain control or deal with phobias

What is implied by the article?

people enjoy giving/receiving gifts

What is the best definition of efficient as used in the third paragraph?

productive without waste

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

supporter