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1In paragraph one, the writer suggests that companies could consider
- Aabolishing pay schemes that are based on age
- Bavoiding pay that is based on piece-rates
- Cincreasing pay for older workers.
- Dequipping older workers with new skills.
2Skill Team is an example of a company which
- Aoffers older workers increases in salary
- Ballows people to continue working for as long as they want.
- Callows the expertise of older workers to be put to use
- Dtreats older and younger workers equally.
3According to the writer, ‘bridge’ job
- Atend to attract people in middle-salary ranges.
- Bare better paid than some full-time jobs.
- Coriginated in the United States.
- Dappeal to distinct groups of older workers
4David Storey’s study found that
- Apeople demand more from their work as they get older.
- Bolder people are good at running their own businesses.
- Can increasing number of old people are self-employed.
- Dfew young people have their own businesses
5
The list below gives some of the advantages of employing older workers.
Which advantage is are mentioned by the writer of the text?
- AThey are less likely to be involved in careless accidents.
- BThey can predict areas that may cause trouble in the future.
- CThey are able to train younger workers.
- DThey can deal with unexpected problems.
- EThey are more conscientious.
- FThey are prepared to work for lower salaries
- GThey are more skilled in personal relationships.
6
The list below gives some of the disadvantages of employing younger workers.
Which disadvantage is mentioned by the writer of the text?- AThey are too confident of their own skills.
- BThey may injure themselves.
- CThey do not stay with the same company for very long.
- DTheir training has been too theoretical.
- EThey are not as well educated as older workers.
- FThey demand higher salaries.
7
Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 1?
1. Marie Curie’s husband was a joint winner of both Marie’s Nobel Prizes.
- ATrue
- BFalse
8Marie was able to attend the Sorbonne because of her sister’s financial contribution.
- ATrue
- BFalse
9Which transitional word should be placed in the
blank in paragraph 1 to unify ideas within the
editorial?
- Aconsequently
- Bsimilarly
- Coriginally
- Dunfortunately
10The purchase of these sun catchers
will help to fund the restoration of this
glorious (stained-glass) window.
What part of speech is the word in the brackets
the sentence?- Aconjunction
- Badjective
- Cpreposition
- Dadverb
11The (presurvation) must be
(accomplished) so that the citizens of Hiram
can enjoy this important part of Hiram’s
(cultural) (heritage)
Which of the words in the bracktes is spelled
incorrectly?- Apresurvation
- Baccomplished
- Ccultural
- Dheritage
12(The cascading light) will almost make
people think you are sitting in the library!
Which word or words should be used to match
the words in brackets to make a pronoun to its antecedent?- Ahe or she
- Bthey
- Cwe
- DI
13The biggest earthquake on record is one
that happened in 1964 (in the city of
Anchorage, Alaska. )
What is the correct way to write the words
in the bracket?- Ain the City Of Anchorage, Alaska
- Bin the City of Anchorage, Alaska
- Cin The City of Anchorage, Alaska
- DLeave as is
14Although these plants mean trouble for
crickets, flies, spiders, and other insects,
(they are safe—and fascinating—for
people. )
What is the best way to write the words
in the bracket?- Athey are—safe and fascinating—for people
- B—they are safe and fascinating—for people
- Cthey are—safe—and fascinating for people
- DLeave as is.
15Puppet theaters can be traced back to
ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and China;
_________________, some people
believe that puppet theaters may have
been the first theater of any kind.
Which word or phrase could best provide an
effective transition between the two parts of the
sentence?
- Ain fact
- Beven so
- Cbesides
- Dadditionally
16(There is) four common types of puppets:
shadow figures, rod puppets, marionettes,
and hand puppets.
What is the correct way to write the words in the bracket?
- ATheir is
- BThere are
- CTheir are
- DThey’re
17The puppets are quite memorible because
their shadows are so intricate.
Which word is spelled incorrectly?- Aquite
- Bmemorible
- Ctheir
- Dintricate
18Which statement in paragraph 3 of Kelsey’s
draft should be supported with facts and
details?- AThe Chinese used shadow figures made of
animal skins or cardboard. - BRod puppets are more lifelike figures.
- CThe third kind of puppet, the marionette, is
difficult to manipulate. - DHand puppets are the fourth type of puppet
- AThe Chinese used shadow figures made of
19 How should sentence 1 be rewritten for
precision of word choice?
- ARecycling is more than the aluminum cans,
paper, and plastic that people might first think
about. - BRecycling possibilities are much more than
the stuff we trash on a daily basis. - CRecycling does not have to be limited to
aluminum cans, paper, and plastic. - DThe possibilities related to recycling extend
past what we normally think of.
- ARecycling is more than the aluminum cans,
20The student’s teacher has asked his students to
choose five words from their reports and add
suffixes correctly. The student selects the word
amazing and changes the –ing ending to –ment.
What is the correct spelling of the new word?- Aamazment
- Bamazedment
- Camazement
- Damaizement
21(7) It is a good idea to “turn” your compost pile occasionally.
How should the above sentence be written so that the
ideas are most precisely stated?- AOnce items have been added and a substantial
pile has developed, it is a good idea to turn, or
rotate, the material using a pitchfork or
shovel. - BTurning the pile once in a while is an
excellent idea because it really turns the
substances around in there. - CWhen many items are added and a large pile
has amounted, turn it around a few times to
mix it up. - DIf you keep adding various materials to the
pile, it will then be necessary to turn it a little
in order for the blending process to occur
- AOnce items have been added and a substantial
22When you compost, you put all organic material, except for anything containing animal
fat, into a pile where natural bacteria begin the process of decomposition. (6) Items to put
into your compost include: vegetable and fruit scraps, grass clippings, leaves, and even coffee
grounds.
Which sentence below should be added to the
end of the above paragraph in order to most
effectively transition to the third paragraph?- AOverall, the process of composting can be a
lot of fun to do with the whole family. - BAfter that, the process of composting requires
some additional maintenance. - CThen you will need to put a lid on your
compost bin, and you’re done. - DNevertheless, the new mixture will need to
blend together over time.
- AOverall, the process of composting can be a
23If you want to find out if you have all the parts
of the microscope you are using, where in the
passage would you look?
- Ain the introduction under the title
- Bunder Caution
- Cunder How to Use the Microscope
- Dat the drawing
24If you want to observe a strand of hair, which of
the following should you do first?- ACover the microscope.
- BAdjust the mirror.
- CLook through the eyepiece.
- DPlace the hair on a glass slide.
25According to the passage, you could see a
complete circle of light- Aafter correctly adjusting the mirror.
- Bwhile looking at the specimen on a glass
slide. - Cafter slowly raising the objective lens.
- Dbefore positioning the mirror correctly.
26What is the main purpose of this passage?
- Ato persuade the reader to buy this type of
microscope - Bto instruct the reader on how to use the
microscope with care - Cto show the reader the various parts of a
microscope - Dto remind the reader to use caution when
using a microscope
- Ato persuade the reader to buy this type of
27The primary intent of Document A is
- Ato provide technical information about the
scooter - Bto describe the types of problems the scooter
can cause - Cto persuade people to purchase the scooter.
- Dto explain how the scooter can be folded.
- Ato provide technical information about the
28Which phrase from Document A is
contradicted by information in Document C?- AAmerica’s favorite and safest scooter!
- BAdjustable steering arm that ranges from
23” to 38” - CSelf-adjusting shoulder strap for comfortable
carrying - DImagine being able to get a WINNING
STREAK scooter for ONLY $39.95
29Unlike Document C, where would Document A
most likely be found?- Ain the instruction book for a Winning Streak
scooter - Bin a newspaper article about dangerous toys
- Cin a sales advertisement for Northgate Mall
and Gateway Shopping Center - Din a magazine article about alternate forms of
transportation
- Ain the instruction book for a Winning Streak
30The primary intent of Document B is
- Ato persuade consumers that the scooter is
safe - Bto encourage owners to be safe when riding
the scooter. - Cto show attractive features of the scooter to
potential buyers - Dto inform scooter owners of the
responsibilities of the company.
- Ato persuade consumers that the scooter is
31Which word from Document B comes from a
Latin root meaning “to make”?- Apurchase
- Bmanufacturer
- Cintended
- Dreturn
32Which information from Document B or
Document C would most likely be included in
Document A?- AWinning Streak scooters come with a 30-day
money-back guarantee. - BWinning Streak accepts no responsibility for
personal injury . . . - C. . . Winning Streak, Inc., is voluntarily
recalling about 25,000 scooters. - DWinning Streak is printed in purple on the
standing platform . . .
- AWinning Streak scooters come with a 30-day
33Which of these people could not get a refund
for his or her Winning Streak scooter?- Aa boy who installed another company’s
wheels on the scooter, and the scooter broke - Ba girl who finds after owning the scooter for
two weeks that she prefers another company’s
scooter - Ca girl who purchased a scooter in August
2002 - Da boy who found the shoulder strap broken
when he opened up the box to assemble the
scooter
- Aa boy who installed another company’s
34I respect this old juniper tree. For its age,
yes. And for its steadfastness in taking
whatever is thrown at it.
The best definition for the word steadfastness is
- Aeagerness
- Bconstancy
- Cskill
- Dconsciousness
35Why does the author of “The Juniper Tree” use
a narrative form?- Ato relate an experience
- Bto argue a point
- Cto share a feeling
- Dto present an issue
36Which excerpt from “The Old Juniper Tree”
best illustrates what the author wants the reader
to know about the tree?- ALarge for its species—maybe twenty feet tall
and two feet in diameter - BTwisted by wind, split and charred by
lightning, scarred by brushfires, . . . - CHuman beings have stripped long strings of
bark from its trunk, . . . - DNo matter what, in drought, flood, heat, and
cold it has continued.
- ALarge for its species—maybe twenty feet tall
37There is a will in it—toward continuing to
be, come what may.
In this sentence, it is clear that the author wants
readers- Ato think about trees as a useful part of nature.
- Bto think of the tree as a symbol of hope.
- Cto see the harshness of the environment.
- Dto see the need for taking care of the
environment.
38When she was young, Rachel Carson’s
mother encouraged her to study nature.
Which is the best revision of the sentence?
- ARachel Carson’s mother encouraged her to
study nature when she was young. - BWhen Rachel Carson was young, her mother
encouraged her to study nature. - CRachel Carson’s mother encouraged young
Rachel Carson to study nature. - DEncouraging Rachel Carson to study nature
when she was young was her mother.
- ARachel Carson’s mother encouraged her to
39After studying marine biology and zoology
in college Carson worked as a government
scientist and wrote several books on the
interrelatedness of all living things.
What is the correct punctuation for the
underlined part of the sentence?- Acollege; Carson worked
- Bcollege, Carson worked
- Ccollege: Carson worked
- Dcollege . . . Carson worked
40 The author wants to inspire the reader to think
about which question?- AWhen did Rachel Carson work as a
government scientist? - BHow can more women be encouraged to enter
the field of science? - CWhat types of professions are currently
pursued by women? - DDid Rachel Carson and Marie Curie use the
same research methods?
- AWhen did Rachel Carson work as a
41Which does the author use to support the belief
that women have made many contributions to
science?- Astatistics regarding the number of scientific
discoveries made by women - Bfacts about women who read articles on
science - Cexamples of women who made major
scientific contributions - Dtestimony from other scientists about
discoveries made by women
- Astatistics regarding the number of scientific
42Hallidie believed that the cables would be
strong enough to pull the cable cars up
the steep slopes of the city.
Which words from this sentence are adjectives?
- Astrong, steep
- Bwould, enough
- Cslopes, city
- Dbelieved, pull
43Which of the following sentences from
paragraph 3 would make the most logical
concluding sentence for that paragraph?- AAs a result, Hallidie began making wire
cables. - BHe hired William E. Eppelsheimer, a German
engineer, to design the first cable-car line. - CNow he was ready to “go onboard.”
- DHallidie also needed a franchise to build the
system.
- AAs a result, Hallidie began making wire
44About one month after the test run, the
Clay Street Hill line opened for public use.
(Kessler 21)
What is the correct way to punctuate the in-text
citation?- Ause (Kessler, 21)
- Buse. (Kessler, 21)
- Cuse (Kessler 21)
- Duse. (Kessler 21)
45San Francisco, ___________________, is
the only city today where the cable car still
operates.
Which word or phrase could best provide a
transition in this sentence that would unify its
ideas with the previous sentence?- Ahowever
- Bfor example
- Cas a result
- Dnonetheless
46Which word best replaces the underlined word
in sentence 2 to make the meaning more
precise?
- Aglimpse
- Bpicture
- Csight
- Dview
47What is the best way to write sentence 6?
- AIt is important on the inside of your window
to do your decorating because rain may wash
away outdoor painting. - BIt is important to do your decorating on the
inside of your window because rain may wash
away outdoor painting. - CBecause rain may wash away outdoor
painting, it is important on the inside of your
window to do your decorating - DLeave as is.
- AIt is important on the inside of your window
48What is the best way to write sentence 6?
- AIt is important on the inside of your window
to do your decorating because rain may wash
away outdoor painting. - BIt is important to do your decorating on the
inside of your window because rain may wash
away outdoor painting. - CBecause rain may wash away outdoor
painting, it is important on the inside of your
window to do your decorating. - DLeave as is.
- AIt is important on the inside of your window
49What is the best way to write the underlined
part of sentence 9?- Abig window, you may want
- Bbig window. You may want
- Cbig window; you may want
- DLeave as is.
50The underlined word in sentence 12 represents
which grammatical part of the sentence?- Asubject
- Bpredicate
- Cdirect object
- Dindirect object
51The student explains that a big window may
require some extra painting. The student
supports this idea by- Asuggesting painting techniques.
- Bdescribing types of supplies to buy
- Coffering suggestions of pictures to paint
- Dexplaining the steps of window painting.
52How should the following Works Cited be
revised?
Works Cited
Colvin, Hannah. Decorating Your Home.
New Bremen, CT: Carillon Publishing,
1999.
Henry Smith. Fun and Easy Pictures to
Paint. Fort Laramie, WY: Ace
Publications, 2002.- ARemove the date the books were published.
- BPut the authors’ last names first in both entries.
- CArrange the books alphabetically by the
publisher. - DPlace quotation marks around the title of the
second book.
53Which was not true about the first TV?
- AIt could only show one color.
- BIt only had 30 lines.
- CIt did not have sound.
- DIt did not work well.
54Why did the first TV station only show Felix the Cat for two hours a day?
- AThey were running tests.
- BFelix the Cat was really popular.
- CFelix the Cat had been a big radio star.
- DFelix the Cat was the only show that they had.
55Which of these events slowed the spread of TVs?
- AThe World's Fair of 1939
- BThe Civil War
- CThe election of the U.S. President.
- DWorld War II
56What is the author's main purpose in writing this?
- AHe is trying to explain how a TV works.
- BHe is telling readers how TVs became popular.
- CHe is describing the history of the TV.
- DHe is trying to get people to watch more TV.
57Why did many families switch to color TVs in 1965?
- AColor TVs cost a lot of money.
- BMany shows were only shown in color.
- CColor TVs came out in 1965.
- DWorld War II ended and troops returned home.
58Why was 1939 an important year for TV?
- AMany Americans were introduced to TV.
- BThe first color TV was released.
- CThe first TV station began broadcasting.
- DJohn Baird created the first TV.
- AMany Americans were introduced to TV.
59How many lines does a 4K TV have?
- A30
- B1,080
- C4,000
- D3,840
60Which happened first?
- AThe 1939 World's Fair
- BThe release of high-def TVs
- CThe end of World War II
- DThe release of color TVs
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