READING V1

Question 1

Eating
Consumption of food is a universal necessity. Different cultures have developed different methods
to accomplish the task. It is interesting to discover these differences and learn new ways to do
things. European cultures developed cutlery (knives, forks, and spoons) to enable people to
efficiently eat their food. Correct use of this tools changes with the times-what was polite in 1800
may not be considered proper manners today. China developed the chopstick as an efficient tool
for eating. Mastery of the use of chopsticks can be difficult for the person not raised in the culture.
The attempts of a novice to use chopsticks can be very amusing to the watcher, but frustrating for
the hungry diner. Space travel has created new challenges for consuming food. Squeeze bottles
and other unique packaging have enabled space travelers to get their needed nutrition. Chopsticks
and forks do not work well in space.

1. 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

Answer 1

The author explain differences in eating processes.

Question 2

Consumption of food is a universal necessity. Different cultures have developed different methods
to accomplish the task. It is interesting to discover these differences and learn new ways to do
things. European cultures developed cutlery (knives, forks, and spoons) to enable people to
efficiently eat their food. Correct use of this tools changes with the times-what was polite in 1800
may not be considered proper manners today. China developed the chopstick as an efficient tool
for eating. Mastery of the use of chopsticks can be difficult for the person not raised in the culture.
The attempts of a novice to use chopsticks can be very amusing to the watcher, but frustrating for
the hungry diner. Space travel has created new challenges for consuming food. Squeeze bottles
and other unique packaging have enabled space travelers to get their needed nutrition. Chopsticks
and forks do not work well in space.

2. 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.

Answer 2

Diversity is interesting to learn about

Question 3

Consumption of food is a universal necessity. Different cultures have developed different methods
to accomplish the task. It is interesting to discover these differences and learn new ways to do
things. European cultures developed cutlery (knives, forks, and spoons) to enable people to
efficiently eat their food. Correct use of this tools changes with the times-what was polite in 1800
may not be considered proper manners today. China developed the chopstick as an efficient tool
for eating. Mastery of the use of chopsticks can be difficult for the person not raised in the culture.
The attempts of a novice to use chopsticks can be very amusing to the watcher, but frustrating for
the hungry diner. Space travel has created new challenges for consuming food. Squeeze bottles
and other unique packaging have enabled space travelers to get their needed nutrition. Chopsticks
and forks do not work well in space.

3. What is the best definition of “efficient” as used in the third paragraph?

Answer 3

Productive without waste

Question 4

Consumption of food is a universal necessity. Different cultures have developed different methods
to accomplish the task. It is interesting to discover these differences and learn new ways to do
things. European cultures developed cutlery (knives, forks, and spoons) to enable people to
efficiently eat their food. Correct use of this tools changes with the times-what was polite in 1800
may not be considered proper manners today. China developed the chopstick as an efficient tool
for eating. Mastery of the use of chopsticks can be difficult for the person not raised in the culture.
The attempts of a novice to use chopsticks can be very amusing to the watcher, but frustrating for
the hungry diner. Space travel has created new challenges for consuming food. Squeeze bottles
and other unique packaging have enabled space travelers to get their needed nutrition. Chopsticks
and forks do not work well in space.

5. What statement from the article draws a conclusion?

Answer 4

It is interesting to discover new ways to do things

Question 5

Consumption of food is a universal necessity. Different cultures have developed different methods
to accomplish the task. It is interesting to discover these differences and learn new ways to do
things. European cultures developed cutlery (knives, forks, and spoons) to enable people to
efficiently eat their food. Correct use of this tools changes with the times-what was polite in 1800
may not be considered proper manners today. China developed the chopstick as an efficient tool
for eating. Mastery of the use of chopsticks can be difficult for the person not raised in the culture.
The attempts of a novice to use chopsticks can be very amusing to the watcher, but frustrating for
the hungry diner. Space travel has created new challenges for consuming food. Squeeze bottles
and other unique packaging have enabled space travelers to get their needed nutrition. Chopsticks
and forks do not work well in space.

6. What statement from the article is correct?

Answer 5

China developed chopsticks for eating utensils

Question 6

Food and drink are necessary and desirable, but their abuse can cause serious physical and
mental problems. Many physicians believe that overeating is one of the country’s main health
problems, since it places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and often shortens
the individual’s life span. To fill an emotional void. people often turn to food when they are bored
or lonely. Another area of concern is alcohol consumption. The results of alcohol abuse are
widely publicized. The social drinker who becomes alcoholic, the drunken driver’s contribution to
highway death, spousal and child abuse, are all concomitant problems associated with alcohol
abuse.do not work well in space.

1. As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term “concomitant” means?

Answer 6

Accompanying

Question 7

Food and drink are necessary and desirable, but their abuse can cause serious physical and
mental problems. Many physicians believe that overeating is one of the country’s main health
problems, since it places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and often shortens
the individual’s life span. To fill an emotional void. people often turn to food when they are bored
or lonely. Another area of concern is alcohol consumption. The results of alcohol abuse are
widely publicized. The social drinker who becomes alcoholic, the drunken driver’s contribution to
highway death, spousal and child abuse, are all concomitant problems associated with alcohol
abuse.do not work well in space.

2. The information presented in this article is?

Answer 7

Against drinking alcohol

Question 8

Food and drink are necessary and desirable, but their abuse can cause serious physical and
mental problems. Many physicians believe that overeating is one of the country’s main health
problems, since it places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and often shortens
the individual’s life span. To fill an emotional void. people often turn to food when they are bored
or lonely. Another area of concern is alcohol consumption. The results of alcohol abuse are
widely publicized. The social drinker who becomes alcoholic, the drunken driver’s contribution to
highway death, spousal and child abuse, are all concomitant problems associated with alcohol
abuse.do not work well in space.

3. The author’s motive for writing the paragraph seems to have have been to?

Answer 8

Urge self-control

Question 9

Food and drink are necessary and desirable, but their abuse can cause serious physical and
mental problems. Many physicians believe that overeating is one of the country’s main health
problems, since it places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and often shortens
the individual’s life span. To fill an emotional void. people often turn to food when they are bored
or lonely. Another area of concern is alcohol consumption. The results of alcohol abuse are
widely publicized. The social drinker who becomes alcoholic, the drunken driver’s contribution to
highway death, spousal and child abuse, are all concomitant problems associated with alcohol
abuse.do not work well in space.

4. What is implied by this paragraph?

Answer 9

We should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.

Question 10

Food and drink are necessary and desirable, but their abuse can cause serious physical and
mental problems. Many physicians believe that overeating is one of the country’s main health
problems, since it places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and often shortens
the individual’s life span. To fill an emotional void. people often turn to food when they are bored
or lonely. Another area of concern is alcohol consumption. The results of alcohol abuse are
widely publicized. The social drinker who becomes alcoholic, the drunken driver’s contribution to
highway death, spousal and child abuse, are all concomitant problems associated with alcohol
abuse.do not work well in space.

5. The author seems to?

Answer 10

Oppose drinking alcohol

Question 11

The ebb and flow of laughter and silence fills the room as four old friends gather to engage in a
round of Bridge playing. For the beginner, Bridge can be complicated, but with time, effort, and
a good teacher, even the novice can become proficient. Composed of two main parts, bidding
and playing, Bridge requires the player’s undivided attention. The dealer deals the entire deck of
playing cards evenly between the players, with each person receiving thirteen cards. In the
bidding portion of the game, the four suits of cards in the deck are ranked highest to lowest as
follows: spades, hearts, diamonds, and finally clubs. However, during play all the suits of the
cards are considered equals, and they go from highest to lowest from the ace being high to the
two card being low. The highest number of tricks wins. A trick is one card played by each player
for a total of four. After the lead player lays down his/her card, the other players follow suit, if
possible. The highest card within the four “same suit” cards played wins the trick and picks up
all four cards. if a player cannot follow suit, he/she plays any card, but to make the game more
interesting and challenging, one suit is named a trump suit which means that if a player plays a
card from the trump suit, it always wins the trick. If two cards from the trump suit are played, the
highest card within the trump suit wins the trick. obviously the team with the most tricks wins the
hand.

1. 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.

Answer 11

Confident and excited about learning the game of bridge

Question 12

The ebb and flow of laughter and silence fills the room as four old friends gather to engage in a
round of Bridge playing. For the beginner, Bridge can be complicated, but with time, effort, and
a good teacher, even the novice can become proficient. Composed of two main parts, bidding
and playing, Bridge requires the player’s undivided attention. The dealer deals the entire deck of
playing cards evenly between the players, with each person receiving thirteen cards. In the
bidding portion of the game, the four suits of cards in the deck are ranked highest to lowest as
follows: spades, hearts, diamonds, and finally clubs. However, during play all the suits of the
cards are considered equals, and they go from highest to lowest from the ace being high to the
two card being low. The highest number of tricks wins. A trick is one card played by each player
for a total of four. After the lead player lays down his/her card, the other players follow suit, if
possible. The highest card within the four “same suit” cards played wins the trick and picks up
all four cards. if a player cannot follow suit, he/she plays any card, but to make the game more
interesting and challenging, one suit is named a trump suit which means that if a player plays a
card from the trump suit, it always wins the trick. If two cards from the trump suit are played, the
highest card within the trump suit wins the trick. obviously the team with the most tricks wins the
hand.

2. 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

Answer 12

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

Question 13

The ebb and flow of laughter and silence fills the room as four old friends gather to engage in a
round of Bridge playing. For the beginner, Bridge can be complicated, but with time, effort, and
a good teacher, even the novice can become proficient. Composed of two main parts, bidding
and playing, Bridge requires the player’s undivided attention. The dealer deals the entire deck of
playing cards evenly between the players, with each person receiving thirteen cards. In the
bidding portion of the game, the four suits of cards in the deck are ranked highest to lowest as
follows: spades, hearts, diamonds, and finally clubs. However, during play all the suits of the
cards are considered equals, and they go from highest to lowest from the ace being high to the
two card being low. The highest number of tricks wins. A trick is one card played by each player
for a total of four. After the lead player lays down his/her card, the other players follow suit, if
possible. The highest card within the four “same suit” cards played wins the trick and picks up
all four cards. if a player cannot follow suit, he/she plays any card, but to make the game more
interesting and challenging, one suit is named a trump suit which means that if a player plays a
card from the trump suit, it always wins the trick. If two cards from the trump suit are played, the
highest card within the trump suit wins the trick. obviously the team with the most tricks wins the
hand.

3. 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.

Answer 13

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

Question 14

The ebb and flow of laughter and silence fills the room as four old friends gather to engage in a
round of Bridge playing. For the beginner, Bridge can be complicated, but with time, effort, and
a good teacher, even the novice can become proficient. Composed of two main parts, bidding
and playing, Bridge requires the player’s undivided attention. The dealer deals the entire deck of
playing cards evenly between the players, with each person receiving thirteen cards. In the
bidding portion of the game, the four suits of cards in the deck are ranked highest to lowest as
follows: spades, hearts, diamonds, and finally clubs. However, during play all the suits of the
cards are considered equals, and they go from highest to lowest from the ace being high to the
two card being low. The highest number of tricks wins. A trick is one card played by each player
for a total of four. After the lead player lays down his/her card, the other players follow suit, if
possible. The highest card within the four “same suit” cards played wins the trick and picks up
all four cards. if a player cannot follow suit, he/she plays any card, but to make the game more
interesting and challenging, one suit is named a trump suit which means that if a player plays a
card from the trump suit, it always wins the trick. If two cards from the trump suit are played, the
highest card within the trump suit wins the trick. obviously the team with the most tricks wins the
hand.

4. 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.

Answer 14

That the highest card within the “trump” suit always wins the trick.

Question 15

The ebb and flow of laughter and silence fills the room as four old friends gather to engage in a
round of Bridge playing. For the beginner, Bridge can be complicated, but with time, effort, and
a good teacher, even the novice can become proficient. Composed of two main parts, bidding
and playing, Bridge requires the player’s undivided attention. The dealer deals the entire deck of
playing cards evenly between the players, with each person receiving thirteen cards. In the
bidding portion of the game, the four suits of cards in the deck are ranked highest to lowest as
follows: spades, hearts, diamonds, and finally clubs. However, during play all the suits of the
cards are considered equals, and they go from highest to lowest from the ace being high to the
two card being low. The highest number of tricks wins. A trick is one card played by each player
for a total of four. After the lead player lays down his/her card, the other players follow suit, if
possible. The highest card within the four “same suit” cards played wins the trick and picks up
all four cards. if a player cannot follow suit, he/she plays any card, but to make the game more
interesting and challenging, one suit is named a trump suit which means that if a player plays a
card from the trump suit, it always wins the trick. If two cards from the trump suit are played, the
highest card within the trump suit wins the trick. obviously the team with the most tricks wins the
hand.

5. 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

Answer 15

Playing bridge requires concentration.

Question 16

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Have you ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 2:00 a.m.? Have you kicked the blankets off to the floor from tossing and turning? Many longtime suffers of Insomnia know these situations all too well. As many as 17% of Americans find the restful break of sleep hard to achieve.

Lack of sleep affects intellectual abilities at work or school by causing a deficit in memory, attention, and concentration which in turn creates a feeling of irritation or depression. Chronic insomnia can result from a medical illness, a psychiatric condition, or from sleep apnea, a condition where an individual actually stops breathing during sleep. Sleep hygiene, developing good sleep habits, and non-pharmacological therapies such as herbs and spices are some solutions to insomnia.

There is no need to live with insomnia, so contact a physician and get a good night’s sleep!

1. What is stated in the passage?

Answer 16

Physical Illness can cause Insomnia.

Question 17

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Have you ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 2:00 a.m.? Have you kicked the blankets off to the floor from tossing and turning? Many longtime suffers of Insomnia know these situations all too well. As many as 17% of Americans find the restful break of sleep hard to achieve.

Lack of sleep affects intellectual abilities at work or school by causing a deficit in memory, attention, and concentration which in turn creates a feeling of irritation or depression. Chronic insomnia can result from a medical illness, a psychiatric condition, or from sleep apnea, a condition where an individual actually stops breathing during sleep. Sleep hygiene, developing good sleep habits, and non-pharmacological therapies such as herbs and spices are some solutions to insomnia.

There is no need to live with insomnia, so contact a physician and get a good night’s sleep!

2. Which is a solution to Insomnia?

Answer 17

Developing good sleep and taking herbs and spices.

Question 18

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Have you ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 2:00 a.m.? Have you kicked the blankets off to the floor from tossing and turning? Many longtime suffers of Insomnia know these situations all too well. As many as 17% of Americans find the restful break of sleep hard to achieve.

Lack of sleep affects intellectual abilities at work or school by causing a deficit in memory, attention, and concentration which in turn creates a feeling of irritation or depression. Chronic insomnia can result from a medical illness, a psychiatric condition, or from sleep apnea, a condition where an individual actually stops breathing during sleep. Sleep hygiene, developing good sleep habits, and non-pharmacological therapies such as herbs and spices are some solutions to insomnia.

There is no need to live with insomnia, so contact a physician and get a good night’s sleep!

3. Sleep Apnea causes?

Answer 18

Chronic illness

Question 19

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Have you ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 2:00 a.m.? Have you kicked the blankets off to the floor from tossing and turning? Many longtime suffers of Insomnia know these situations all too well. As many as 17% of Americans find the restful break of sleep hard to achieve.

Lack of sleep affects intellectual abilities at work or school by causing a deficit in memory, attention, and concentration which in turn creates a feeling of irritation or depression. Chronic insomnia can result from a medical illness, a psychiatric condition, or from sleep apnea, a condition where an individual actually stops breathing during sleep. Sleep hygiene, developing good sleep habits, and non-pharmacological therapies such as herbs and spices are some solutions to insomnia.

There is no need to live with insomnia, so contact a physician and get a good night’s sleep!

4. Why did the author write this passage?

Answer 19

To explain insomnia and purpose some solutions for the condition.

Question 20

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Have you ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 2:00 a.m.? Have you kicked the blankets off to the floor from tossing and turning? Many longtime suffers of Insomnia know these situations all too well. As many as 17% of Americans find the restful break of sleep hard to achieve.

Lack of sleep affects intellectual abilities at work or school by causing a deficit in memory, attention, and concentration which in turn creates a feeling of irritation or depression. Chronic insomnia can result from a medical illness, a psychiatric condition, or from sleep apnea, a condition where an individual actually stops breathing during sleep. Sleep hygiene, developing good sleep habits, and non-pharmacological therapies such as herbs and spices are some solutions to insomnia.

There is no need to live with insomnia, so contact a physician and get a good night’s sleep!

5. Insomnia affects intellectual abilities because it

Answer 20

Causes a deficit in memory, concentration, and attention.

Question 21

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Have you ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 2:00 a.m.? Have you kicked the blankets off to the floor from tossing and turning? Many longtime suffers of Insomnia know these situations all too well. As many as 17% of Americans find the restful break of sleep hard to achieve.

Lack of sleep affects intellectual abilities at work or school by causing a deficit in memory, attention, and concentration which in turn creates a feeling of irritation or depression. Chronic insomnia can result from a medical illness, a psychiatric condition, or from sleep apnea, a condition where an individual actually stops breathing during sleep. Sleep hygiene, developing good sleep habits, and non-pharmacological therapies such as herbs and spices are some solutions to insomnia.

There is no need to live with insomnia, so contact a physician and get a good night’s sleep!

1. Sleep insomnia causes deficit in

Answer 21

memory

Question 22

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Have you ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 2:00 a.m.? Have you kicked the blankets off to the floor from tossing and turning? Many longtime suffers of Insomnia know these situations all too well. As many as 17% of Americans find the restful break of sleep hard to achieve.

Lack of sleep affects intellectual abilities at work or school by causing a deficit in memory, attention, and concentration which in turn creates a feeling of irritation or depression. Chronic insomnia can result from a medical illness, a psychiatric condition, or from sleep apnea, a condition where an individual actually stops breathing during sleep. Sleep hygiene, developing good sleep habits, and non-pharmacological therapies such as herbs and spices are some solutions to insomnia.

There is no need to live with insomnia, so contact a physician and get a good night’s sleep!

2. Which statement is true about sleep insomnia

Question 23

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Have you ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 2:00 a.m.? Have you kicked the blankets off to the floor from tossing and turning? Many longtime suffers of Insomnia know these situations all too well. As many as 17% of Americans find the restful break of sleep hard to achieve.

Lack of sleep affects intellectual abilities at work or school by causing a deficit in memory, attention, and concentration which in turn creates a feeling of irritation or depression. Chronic insomnia can result from a medical illness, a psychiatric condition, or from sleep apnea, a condition where an individual actually stops breathing during sleep. Sleep hygiene, developing good sleep habits, and non-pharmacological therapies such as herbs and spices are some solutions to insomnia.

There is no need to live with insomnia, so contact a physician and get a good night’s sleep!

3. Which is the solution?

Answer 23

Developing good sleeping habits, taking herbs and spices

Question 24

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Have you ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 2:00 a.m.? Have you kicked the blankets off to the floor from tossing and turning? Many longtime suffers of Insomnia know these situations all too well. As many as 17% of Americans find the restful break of sleep hard to achieve.

Lack of sleep affects intellectual abilities at work or school by causing a deficit in memory, attention, and concentration which in turn creates a feeling of irritation or depression. Chronic insomnia can result from a medical illness, a psychiatric condition, or from sleep apnea, a condition where an individual actually stops breathing during sleep. Sleep hygiene, developing good sleep habits, and non-pharmacological therapies such as herbs and spices are some solutions to insomnia.

There is no need to live with insomnia, so contact a physician and get a good night’s sleep!

4. The author intends to :

Answer 24

explain insomnia and propose solutions for the condition

Question 25

Phobia "Don't be afraid." Sounds simple, but for some people it's not. Having the normal maction of being scared or frightened helps you to survive threats of all kinds, both physical and verbal. Most mild fears are outgrown during childhood; however, severe fears, called phobias, are extreme and unreasonable. Phobias cause out-of-control feelings such as sickness, headaches, ulcers, and high blood pressure, Specific phobias center around things, activities, or situation while people with social phobias feel anxiety over social settings where they fear embarrassing situations. Another type of phobia called panic disorder causes people to sweat, tremble, or even faint due to overwhelming panic which may occur at any time, By talking, breathing deeply, and visualizing, a person can gain control over debilitating phobias. 1. According to the passage, which of the following are types of phobias?

Answer 25

Social phobias, panic disorder, specific phobia

Question 26

Phobia "Don't be afraid." Sounds simple, but for some people it's not. Having the normal maction of being scared or frightened helps you to survive threats of all kinds, both physical and verbal. Most mild fears are outgrown during childhood; however, severe fears, called phobias, are extreme and unreasonable. Phobias cause out-of-control feelings such as sickness, headaches, ulcers, and high blood pressure, Specific phobias center around things, activities, or situation while people with social phobias feel anxiety over social settings where they fear embarrassing situations. Another type of phobia called panic disorder causes people to sweat, tremble, or even faint due to overwhelming panic which may occur at any time, By talking, breathing deeply, and visualizing, a person can gain control over debilitating phobias. 2. What does the author want the reader to know about phobia?

Answer 26

That phobias are debilitating.

Question 27

Phobia "Don't be afraid." Sounds simple, but for some people it's not. Having the normal maction of being scared or frightened helps you to survive threats of all kinds, both physical and verbal. Most mild fears are outgrown during childhood; however, severe fears, called phobias, are extreme and unreasonable. Phobias cause out-of-control feelings such as sickness, headaches, ulcers, and high blood pressure, Specific phobias center around things, activities, or situation while people with social phobias feel anxiety over social settings where they fear embarrassing situations. Another type of phobia called panic disorder causes people to sweat, tremble, or even faint due to overwhelming panic which may occur at any time, By talking, breathing deeply, and visualizing, a person can gain control over debilitating phobias. 3. The passage says that being afraid is normal and good, according to the passage why is having a phobia not normal and good?

Answer 27

Because phobias are extreme and unreasonable.

Question 28

Phobia "Don't be afraid." Sounds simple, but for some people it's not. Having the normal maction of being scared or frightened helps you to survive threats of all kinds, both physical and verbal. Most mild fears are outgrown during childhood; however, severe fears, called phobias, are extreme and unreasonable. Phobias cause out-of-control feelings such as sickness, headaches, ulcers, and high blood pressure, Specific phobias center around things, activities, or situation while people with social phobias feel anxiety over social settings where they fear embarrassing situations. Another type of phobia called panic disorder causes people to sweat, tremble, or even faint due to overwhelming panic which may occur at any time, By talking, breathing deeply, and visualizing, a person can gain control over debilitating phobias. 4. What are the physical ailments that phobias cause?

Answer 28

Ulcers and hypertension

Question 29

Phobia "Don't be afraid." Sounds simple, but for some people it's not. Having the normal maction of being scared or frightened helps you to survive threats of all kinds, both physical and verbal. Most mild fears are outgrown during childhood; however, severe fears, called phobias, are extreme and unreasonable. Phobias cause out-of-control feelings such as sickness, headaches, ulcers, and high blood pressure, Specific phobias center around things, activities, or situation while people with social phobias feel anxiety over social settings where they fear embarrassing situations. Another type of phobia called panic disorder causes people to sweat, tremble, or even faint due to overwhelming panic which may occur at any time, By talking, breathing deeply, and visualizing, a person can gain control over debilitating phobias. 5. The author wants to conclude that

Answer 29

People can gain control or deal with phobias

Question 30

The Water Cycle Water is needed to sustain practically all life functions on planet Earth. A single drop of this compound is composed of an oxygen atom that shares its electrons with each of the two hydrogen atoms. The cycle starts when precipitation, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, descends from the sky onto the ground. Water that is not absorbed immediately from the precipitation is known as runoff. The runoff flows across the land and collects in groundwater reservoirs, rivers, streams, and oceans. Evaporation takes place when liquid water changes into water vapor, which is a gas. Water vapor returns to the air from surface water and plants. Ultimately, condensation happens when this water vapor cools and changes back into droplets of liquid. In fact, the puffy, cotton clouds that we observe are formed by condensation. When the clouds become heavily laden with liquid droplets, precipitation ensues. 1. What is the meaning of the word composed in the first paragraph?

Answer 30

To consist of

Question 31

The Water Cycle Water is needed to sustain practically all life functions on planet Earth. A single drop of this compound is composed of an oxygen atom that shares its electrons with each of the two hydrogen atoms. The cycle starts when precipitation, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, descends from the sky onto the ground. Water that is not absorbed immediately from the precipitation is known as runoff. The runoff flows across the land and collects in groundwater reservoirs, rivers, streams, and oceans. Evaporation takes place when liquid water changes into water vapor, which is a gas. Water vapor returns to the air from surface water and plants. Ultimately, condensation happens when this water vapor cools and changes back into droplets of liquid. In fact, the puffy, cotton clouds that we observe are formed by condensation. When the clouds become heavily laden with liquid droplets, precipitation ensues. 2. What is the main idea of this passage?

Answer 31

The explanation of the different components of the water cycle

Question 32

The Water Cycle Water is needed to sustain practically all life functions on planet Earth. A single drop of this compound is composed of an oxygen atom that shares its electrons with each of the two hydrogen atoms. The cycle starts when precipitation, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, descends from the sky onto the ground. Water that is not absorbed immediately from the precipitation is known as runoff. The runoff flows across the land and collects in groundwater reservoirs, rivers, streams, and oceans. Evaporation takes place when liquid water changes into water vapor, which is a gas. Water vapor returns to the air from surface water and plants. Ultimately, condensation happens when this water vapor cools and changes back into droplets of liquid. In fact, the puffy, cotton clouds that we observe are formed by condensation. When the clouds become heavily laden with liquid droplets, precipitation ensues. 3. Which statement is not a detail from the passage?

Answer 32

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

Question 33

The Water Cycle Water is needed to sustain practically all life functions on planet Earth. A single drop of this compound is composed of an oxygen atom that shares its electrons with each of the two hydrogen atoms. The cycle starts when precipitation, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, descends from the sky onto the ground. Water that is not absorbed immediately from the precipitation is known as runoff. The runoff flows across the land and collects in groundwater reservoirs, rivers, streams, and oceans. Evaporation takes place when liquid water changes into water vapor, which is a gas. Water vapor returns to the air from surface water and plants. Ultimately, condensation happens when this water vapor cools and changes back into droplets of liquid. In fact, the puffy, cotton clouds that we observe are formed by condensation. When the clouds become heavily laden with liquid droplets, precipitation ensues. 4. What was the author's primary purpose for writing this essay?

Answer 33

To inform the reader about the stages of the water cycle

Question 34

The Water Cycle Water is needed to sustain practically all life functions on planet Earth. A single drop of this compound is composed of an oxygen atom that shares its electrons with each of the two hydrogen atoms. The cycle starts when precipitation, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, descends from the sky onto the ground. Water that is not absorbed immediately from the precipitation is known as runoff. The runoff flows across the land and collects in groundwater reservoirs, rivers, streams, and oceans. Evaporation takes place when liquid water changes into water vapor, which is a gas. Water vapor returns to the air from surface water and plants. Ultimately, condensation happens when this water vapor cools and changes back into droplets of liquid. In fact, the puffy, cotton clouds that we observe are formed by condensation. When the clouds become heavily laden with liquid droplets, precipitation ensues. 5. What can the reader conclude from this passage about ponds and lakes?

Answer 34

They are examples of groundwater reservoirs.

Question 35

The Water Cycle Water is needed to sustain practically all life functions on planet Earth. A single drop of this compound is composed of an oxygen atom that shares its electrons with each of the two hydrogen atoms. The cycle starts when precipitation, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, descends from the sky onto the ground. Water that is not absorbed immediately from the precipitation is known as runoff. The runoff flows across the land and collects in groundwater reservoirs, rivers, streams, and oceans. Evaporation takes place when liquid water changes into water vapor, which is a gas. Water vapor returns to the air from surface water and plants. Ultimately, condensation happens when this water vapor cools and changes back into droplets of liquid. In fact, the puffy, cotton clouds that we observe are formed by condensation. When the clouds become heavily laden with liquid droplets, precipitation ensues. 6. Knowing that the cooling of water vapor results in condensation, one could conclude that _______ is/are a factor in the evaporation process.

Answer 35

heat

Question 36

Amazon Rainforest About 6% of the earth is covered by rainforests. The largest rainforest in the world is theAmazon Basin, which stretches over 2.3 million square miles in nine different South American countries. This area is double the length of all the other remaining rainforests in the world. Brazil contains 60%of the Amazonian rainforest, since it lies at the mouth of the river Amazon. This river is the second largest in the world and contains more than one-fifth of the world's fresh water. The Amazon rainforest is a type of wet broadleaf forest. The weather there is very humid and warm as it rains quite a bit. Because of the high rainfall, the forest is very rich and green. The tree leaves are pointed and narrow so that the raindrops can easily drop off wet plants. This tropical rainforest has more living species than the entire European continent. There are over 400 types of insects living in one single rainforest tree for a total of 2.5 million species. One square kilometer of rainforest may contain over 75,000 types of trees and approximately 438,000 different kinds of plants, which comes to a total of 90,000 tons of greenery overall. The Amazon rainforest is home to 2,000 birds and mammals, with one in every five birds in the world living there. Local farmers have lived off this rich and diverse land for thousands of years. They have been able to find food and water here without destroying the land. The Kayapo people of Brazil farm in an environmentally- friendly way. Instead of chemicals, they use burned wood to enrich the soil, and plant banana trees, which attract wasps. These wasps then feed on leafcutter ants and get rid of these harmful insects. The rainforest also offers a lot of tropical fruits, such as bananas and coconuts, as food. Cinnamon is made from the bark of a rainforest tree. Amazonian Indians use the fruit and stem of the Buruti plant as a drink, to make bread and to build houses. Many other plants are used as medicine. But the Amazon rainforest is in very big danger of disappearing. 9,169 square miles of forest have been cut down in 2003 in Brazil alone. An area of the size of a football field is burned down basically every minute, which means that the rain forest may be gone by the year 2030.The dangers related to this type of activity are obvious. Trees take in poisonous carbon dioxide from the air and give off oxygen. There is more oxygen and less carbon dioxide around a rainforest. When trees are cut down, however, the amount of carbon dioxide increases, and the air gets warmer. This leads to global warming, which is extremely harmful to the environment. It is estimated that the burning of Brazilian rainforests alone produces 200 million metric tons of carbon dioxide a year. Another danger connected with destroying the rainforest is the disappearance of plants and animals. 1. 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

Answer 36

Its precipitation

Question 37

Amazon Rainforest About 6% of the earth is covered by rainforests. The largest rainforest in the world is theAmazon Basin, which stretches over 2.3 million square miles in nine different South American countries. This area is double the length of all the other remaining rainforests in the world. Brazil contains 60%of the Amazonian rainforest, since it lies at the mouth of the river Amazon. This river is the second largest in the world and contains more than one-fifth of the world's fresh water. The Amazon rainforest is a type of wet broadleaf forest. The weather there is very humid and warm as it rains quite a bit. Because of the high rainfall, the forest is very rich and green. The tree leaves are pointed and narrow so that the raindrops can easily drop off wet plants. This tropical rainforest has more living species than the entire European continent. There are over 400 types of insects living in one single rainforest tree for a total of 2.5 million species. One square kilometer of rainforest may contain over 75,000 types of trees and approximately 438,000 different kinds of plants, which comes to a total of 90,000 tons of greenery overall. The Amazon rainforest is home to 2,000 birds and mammals, with one in every five birds in the world living there. Local farmers have lived off this rich and diverse land for thousands of years. They have been able to find food and water here without destroying the land. The Kayapo people of Brazil farm in an environmentally- friendly way. Instead of chemicals, they use burned wood to enrich the soil, and plant banana trees, which attract wasps. These wasps then feed on leafcutter ants and get rid of these harmful insects. The rainforest also offers a lot of tropical fruits, such as bananas and coconuts, as food. Cinnamon is made from the bark of a rainforest tree. Amazonian Indians use the fruit and stem of the Buruti plant as a drink, to make bread and to build houses. Many other plants are used as medicine. But the Amazon rainforest is in very big danger of disappearing. 9,169 square miles of forest have been cut down in 2003 in Brazil alone. An area of the size of a football field is burned down basically every minute, which means that the rain forest may be gone by the year 2030.The dangers related to this type of activity are obvious. Trees take in poisonous carbon dioxide from the air and give off oxygen. There is more oxygen and less carbon dioxide around a rainforest. When trees are cut down, however, the amount of carbon dioxide increases, and the air gets warmer. This leads to global warming, which is extremely harmful to the environment. It is estimated that the burning of Brazilian rainforests alone produces 200 million metric tons of carbon dioxide a year. Another danger connected with destroying the rainforest is the disappearance of plants and animals. 2. 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

Answer 37

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

Question 38

Amazon Rainforest About 6% of the earth is covered by rainforests. The largest rainforest in the world is theAmazon Basin, which stretches over 2.3 million square miles in nine different South American countries. This area is double the length of all the other remaining rainforests in the world. Brazil contains 60%of the Amazonian rainforest, since it lies at the mouth of the river Amazon. This river is the second largest in the world and contains more than one-fifth of the world's fresh water. The Amazon rainforest is a type of wet broadleaf forest. The weather there is very humid and warm as it rains quite a bit. Because of the high rainfall, the forest is very rich and green. The tree leaves are pointed and narrow so that the raindrops can easily drop off wet plants. This tropical rainforest has more living species than the entire European continent. There are over 400 types of insects living in one single rainforest tree for a total of 2.5 million species. One square kilometer of rainforest may contain over 75,000 types of trees and approximately 438,000 different kinds of plants, which comes to a total of 90,000 tons of greenery overall. The Amazon rainforest is home to 2,000 birds and mammals, with one in every five birds in the world living there. Local farmers have lived off this rich and diverse land for thousands of years. They have been able to find food and water here without destroying the land. The Kayapo people of Brazil farm in an environmentally- friendly way. Instead of chemicals, they use burned wood to enrich the soil, and plant banana trees, which attract wasps. These wasps then feed on leafcutter ants and get rid of these harmful insects. The rainforest also offers a lot of tropical fruits, such as bananas and coconuts, as food. Cinnamon is made from the bark of a rainforest tree. Amazonian Indians use the fruit and stem of the Buruti plant as a drink, to make bread and to build houses. Many other plants are used as medicine. But the Amazon rainforest is in very big danger of disappearing. 9,169 square miles of forest have been cut down in 2003 in Brazil alone. An area of the size of a football field is burned down basically every minute, which means that the rain forest may be gone by the year 2030.The dangers related to this type of activity are obvious. Trees take in poisonous carbon dioxide from the air and give off oxygen. There is more oxygen and less carbon dioxide around a rainforest. When trees are cut down, however, the amount of carbon dioxide increases, and the air gets warmer. This leads to global warming, which is extremely harmful to the environment. It is estimated that the burning of Brazilian rainforests alone produces 200 million metric tons of carbon dioxide a year. Another danger connected with destroying the rainforest is the disappearance of plants and animals. 3. 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.

Answer 38

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

Question 39

Amazon Rainforest About 6% of the earth is covered by rainforests. The largest rainforest in the world is theAmazon Basin, which stretches over 2.3 million square miles in nine different South American countries. This area is double the length of all the other remaining rainforests in the world. Brazil contains 60%of the Amazonian rainforest, since it lies at the mouth of the river Amazon. This river is the second largest in the world and contains more than one-fifth of the world's fresh water. The Amazon rainforest is a type of wet broadleaf forest. The weather there is very humid and warm as it rains quite a bit. Because of the high rainfall, the forest is very rich and green. The tree leaves are pointed and narrow so that the raindrops can easily drop off wet plants. This tropical rainforest has more living species than the entire European continent. There are over 400 types of insects living in one single rainforest tree for a total of 2.5 million species. One square kilometer of rainforest may contain over 75,000 types of trees and approximately 438,000 different kinds of plants, which comes to a total of 90,000 tons of greenery overall. The Amazon rainforest is home to 2,000 birds and mammals, with one in every five birds in the world living there. Local farmers have lived off this rich and diverse land for thousands of years. They have been able to find food and water here without destroying the land. The Kayapo people of Brazil farm in an environmentally- friendly way. Instead of chemicals, they use burned wood to enrich the soil, and plant banana trees, which attract wasps. These wasps then feed on leafcutter ants and get rid of these harmful insects. The rainforest also offers a lot of tropical fruits, such as bananas and coconuts, as food. Cinnamon is made from the bark of a rainforest tree. Amazonian Indians use the fruit and stem of the Buruti plant as a drink, to make bread and to build houses. Many other plants are used as medicine. But the Amazon rainforest is in very big danger of disappearing. 9,169 square miles of forest have been cut down in 2003 in Brazil alone. An area of the size of a football field is burned down basically every minute, which means that the rain forest may be gone by the year 2030.The dangers related to this type of activity are obvious. Trees take in poisonous carbon dioxide from the air and give off oxygen. There is more oxygen and less carbon dioxide around a rainforest. When trees are cut down, however, the amount of carbon dioxide increases, and the air gets warmer. This leads to global warming, which is extremely harmful to the environment. It is estimated that the burning of Brazilian rainforests alone produces 200 million metric tons of carbon dioxide a year. Another danger connected with destroying the rainforest is the disappearance of plants and animals. 4. Look at the end of paragraph two. 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

Answer 39

2,000 birds and mammals in the Amazon rainforest

Question 40

Amazon Rainforest About 6% of the earth is covered by rainforests. The largest rainforest in the world is theAmazon Basin, which stretches over 2.3 million square miles in nine different South American countries. This area is double the length of all the other remaining rainforests in the world. Brazil contains 60%of the Amazonian rainforest, since it lies at the mouth of the river Amazon. This river is the second largest in the world and contains more than one-fifth of the world's fresh water. The Amazon rainforest is a type of wet broadleaf forest. The weather there is very humid and warm as it rains quite a bit. Because of the high rainfall, the forest is very rich and green. The tree leaves are pointed and narrow so that the raindrops can easily drop off wet plants. This tropical rainforest has more living species than the entire European continent. There are over 400 types of insects living in one single rainforest tree for a total of 2.5 million species. One square kilometer of rainforest may contain over 75,000 types of trees and approximately 438,000 different kinds of plants, which comes to a total of 90,000 tons of greenery overall. The Amazon rainforest is home to 2,000 birds and mammals, with one in every five birds in the world living there. Local farmers have lived off this rich and diverse land for thousands of years. They have been able to find food and water here without destroying the land. The Kayapo people of Brazil farm in an environmentally- friendly way. Instead of chemicals, they use burned wood to enrich the soil, and plant banana trees, which attract wasps. These wasps then feed on leafcutter ants and get rid of these harmful insects. The rainforest also offers a lot of tropical fruits, such as bananas and coconuts, as food. Cinnamon is made from the bark of a rainforest tree. Amazonian Indians use the fruit and stem of the Buruti plant as a drink, to make bread and to build houses. Many other plants are used as medicine. But the Amazon rainforest is in very big danger of disappearing. 9,169 square miles of forest have been cut down in 2003 in Brazil alone. An area of the size of a football field is burned down basically every minute, which means that the rain forest may be gone by the year 2030.The dangers related to this type of activity are obvious. Trees take in poisonous carbon dioxide from the air and give off oxygen. There is more oxygen and less carbon dioxide around a rainforest. When trees are cut down, however, the amount of carbon dioxide increases, and the air gets warmer. This leads to global warming, which is extremely harmful to the environment. It is estimated that the burning of Brazilian rainforests alone produces 200 million metric tons of carbon dioxide a year. Another danger connected with destroying the rainforest is the disappearance of plants and animals. 5. 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.

Answer 40

They do not poison the soil when farming.

Question 41

Amazon Rainforest About 6% of the earth is covered by rainforests. The largest rainforest in the world is theAmazon Basin, which stretches over 2.3 million square miles in nine different South American countries. This area is double the length of all the other remaining rainforests in the world. Brazil contains 60%of the Amazonian rainforest, since it lies at the mouth of the river Amazon. This river is the second largest in the world and contains more than one-fifth of the world's fresh water. The Amazon rainforest is a type of wet broadleaf forest. The weather there is very humid and warm as it rains quite a bit. Because of the high rainfall, the forest is very rich and green. The tree leaves are pointed and narrow so that the raindrops can easily drop off wet plants. This tropical rainforest has more living species than the entire European continent. There are over 400 types of insects living in one single rainforest tree for a total of 2.5 million species. One square kilometer of rainforest may contain over 75,000 types of trees and approximately 438,000 different kinds of plants, which comes to a total of 90,000 tons of greenery overall. The Amazon rainforest is home to 2,000 birds and mammals, with one in every five birds in the world living there. Local farmers have lived off this rich and diverse land for thousands of years. They have been able to find food and water here without destroying the land. The Kayapo people of Brazil farm in an environmentally- friendly way. Instead of chemicals, they use burned wood to enrich the soil, and plant banana trees, which attract wasps. These wasps then feed on leafcutter ants and get rid of these harmful insects. The rainforest also offers a lot of tropical fruits, such as bananas and coconuts, as food. Cinnamon is made from the bark of a rainforest tree. Amazonian Indians use the fruit and stem of the Buruti plant as a drink, to make bread and to build houses. Many other plants are used as medicine. But the Amazon rainforest is in very big danger of disappearing. 9,169 square miles of forest have been cut down in 2003 in Brazil alone. An area of the size of a football field is burned down basically every minute, which means that the rain forest may be gone by the year 2030.The dangers related to this type of activity are obvious. Trees take in poisonous carbon dioxide from the air and give off oxygen. There is more oxygen and less carbon dioxide around a rainforest. When trees are cut down, however, the amount of carbon dioxide increases, and the air gets warmer. This leads to global warming, which is extremely harmful to the environment. It is estimated that the burning of Brazilian rainforests alone produces 200 million metric tons of carbon dioxide a year. Another danger connected with destroying the rainforest is the disappearance of plants and animals. 6. Which rainforest plant has more than one use? A)The banana (B)The coconut (C)Cinnamon (D)The Bruti plant

Answer 41

The Bruti plant

Question 42

Amazon Rainforest About 6% of the earth is covered by rainforests. The largest rainforest in the world is theAmazon Basin, which stretches over 2.3 million square miles in nine different South American countries. This area is double the length of all the other remaining rainforests in the world. Brazil contains 60%of the Amazonian rainforest, since it lies at the mouth of the river Amazon. This river is the second largest in the world and contains more than one-fifth of the world's fresh water. The Amazon rainforest is a type of wet broadleaf forest. The weather there is very humid and warm as it rains quite a bit. Because of the high rainfall, the forest is very rich and green. The tree leaves are pointed and narrow so that the raindrops can easily drop off wet plants. This tropical rainforest has more living species than the entire European continent. There are over 400 types of insects living in one single rainforest tree for a total of 2.5 million species. One square kilometer of rainforest may contain over 75,000 types of trees and approximately 438,000 different kinds of plants, which comes to a total of 90,000 tons of greenery overall. The Amazon rainforest is home to 2,000 birds and mammals, with one in every five birds in the world living there. Local farmers have lived off this rich and diverse land for thousands of years. They have been able to find food and water here without destroying the land. The Kayapo people of Brazil farm in an environmentally- friendly way. Instead of chemicals, they use burned wood to enrich the soil, and plant banana trees, which attract wasps. These wasps then feed on leafcutter ants and get rid of these harmful insects. The rainforest also offers a lot of tropical fruits, such as bananas and coconuts, as food. Cinnamon is made from the bark of a rainforest tree. Amazonian Indians use the fruit and stem of the Buruti plant as a drink, to make bread and to build houses. Many other plants are used as medicine. But the Amazon rainforest is in very big danger of disappearing. 9,169 square miles of forest have been cut down in 2003 in Brazil alone. An area of the size of a football field is burned down basically every minute, which means that the rain forest may be gone by the year 2030.The dangers related to this type of activity are obvious. Trees take in poisonous carbon dioxide from the air and give off oxygen. There is more oxygen and less carbon dioxide around a rainforest. When trees are cut down, however, the amount of carbon dioxide increases, and the air gets warmer. This leads to global warming, which is extremely harmful to the environment. It is estimated that the burning of Brazilian rainforests alone produces 200 million metric tons of carbon dioxide a year. Another danger connected with destroying the rainforest is the disappearance of plants and animals. 7. 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

Answer 42

Cutting down trees

Question 43

Safe Driving The most important factor in any highway safety program is the responsible citizen-driver: YOU. Since you are a consumer, drive a car, vote, and pay taxes, you are a power to be considered. Your voice can influence legislation at the federal, state, and local government levels. You can insist on better roads and safer cars by being a consumer advocate. Your attitude about driving affects your making safe driving decisions while on the road. Your immediate concern, however, should be to drive safely in a properly inspected car, wear a safety belt, and never mix liquor while driving. 1. What is the best meaning of the word advocate as used in the forth sentence of this paragraph?

Answer 43

Supporter

Question 44

Safe Driving The most important factor in any highway safety program is the responsible citizen-driver: YOU. Since you are a consumer, drive a car, vote, and pay taxes, you are a power to be considered. Your voice can influence legislation at the federal, state, and local government levels. You can insist on better roads and safer cars by being a consumer advocate. Your attitude about driving affects your making safe driving decisions while on the road. Your immediate concern, however, should be to drive safely in a properly inspected car, wear a safety belt, and never mix liquor while driving. 2. What is stated in this paragraph?

Answer 44

Each individual driving behavior is the key to automobile safety.

Question 45

Safe Driving The most important factor in any highway safety program is the responsible citizen-driver: YOU. Since you are a consumer, drive a car, vote, and pay taxes, you are a power to be considered. Your voice can influence legislation at the federal, state, and local government levels. You can insist on better roads and safer cars by being a consumer advocate. Your attitude about driving affects your making safe driving decisions while on the road. Your immediate concern, however, should be to drive safely in a properly inspected car, wear a safety belt, and never mix liquor while driving. 3. What is implied by this paragraph?

Answer 45

Government action will not help if individual drivers do not cooperate.

Question 46

Safe Driving The most important factor in any highway safety program is the responsible citizen-driver: YOU. Since you are a consumer, drive a car, vote, and pay taxes, you are a power to be considered. Your voice can influence legislation at the federal, state, and local government levels. You can insist on better roads and safer cars by being a consumer advocate. Your attitude about driving affects your making safe driving decisions while on the road. Your immediate concern, however, should be to drive safely in a properly inspected car, wear a safety belt, and never mix liquor while driving. 4. The author seems to think that?

Answer 46

All cars should be properly inspected.

Question 47

Safe Driving The most important factor in any highway safety program is the responsible citizen-driver: YOU. Since you are a consumer, drive a car, vote, and pay taxes, you are a power to be considered. Your voice can influence legislation at the federal, state, and local government levels. You can insist on better roads and safer cars by being a consumer advocate. Your attitude about driving affects your making safe driving decisions while on the road. Your immediate concern, however, should be to drive safely in a properly inspected car, wear a safety belt, and never mix liquor while driving. 5. The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have been to?

Answer 47

Get people personally involved with traffic safety.

Question 48

The Rainforest The Amazon River Basin is home to the largest rainforests on Earth. The basin--roughly the size of forty-eight contiguous United States--covers some 40% of the South American continent and portions of eight countries. The basin is drained by the Amazon River, the world's largest river in terms of discharge and the second-longest river in the world after the Nile. Since 1970, over 600,000 square kilometers of the Amazon rainforest have been destroyed. This deforestation is mainly due to land clearing fo pastureland by commercial and speculative interests, misguided government policies, and commercial exploitation of forest resources. Deforestation of the rainforest has long-term implications. The loss of habitat for many creatures ensures their extinction. The loss of vegetation depletes the oxygen in the atmosphere, which some say causes global warming.

Question 49

The Rainforest The Amazon River Basin is home to the largest rainforests on Earth. The basin--roughly the size of forty-eight contiguous United States--covers some 40% of the South American continent and portions of eight countries. The basin is drained by the Amazon River, the world's largest river in terms of discharge and the second-longest river in the world after the Nile. Since 1970, over 600,000 square kilometers of the Amazon rainforest have been destroyed. This deforestation is mainly due to land clearing fo pastureland by commercial and speculative interests, misguided government policies, and commercial exploitation of forest resources. Deforestation of the rainforest has long-term implications. The loss of habitat for many creatures ensures their extinction. The loss of vegetation depletes the oxygen in the atmosphere, which some say causes global warming.

Question 50

Rainforest

Answer 50

1. Rain forests are essential to life on earth 2. Deforestation has long term consequences that we still do not know about 3. The Nile is the longest river

Question 51

Voice What effect does your voice have on others? Does it persuade or irritate, attract or repel? One of the worst qualities is harshness. If you ever get the feeling that people are uncomfortable when you speak, it may be that your harsh tones are jarring their eardrums. Your voice will sound unpleasant if it is shrill, grating, hard, piercing, brassy, loud, or too nasal. Harsh voice qualities usually come from too much tension in the throat and jaw. Tension tightens muscles and blocks the relaxed voice tones essential to a pleasing impression. Because tension occurs in higher pitched voices, women tend to have shriller voices than men, which usually makes them less desirable public speakers, newscasters, or political candidates. 2. 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.

Answer 51

Women make less appealing political candidates.

Question 52

Voice What effect does your voice have on others? Does it persuade or irritate, attract or repel? One of the worst qualities is harshness. If you ever get the feeling that people are uncomfortable when you speak, it may be that your harsh tones are jarring their eardrums. Your voice will sound unpleasant if it is shrill, grating, hard, piercing, brassy, loud, or too nasal. Harsh voice qualities usually come from too much tension in the throat and jaw. Tension tightens muscles and blocks the relaxed voice tones essential to a pleasing impression. Because tension occurs in higher pitched voices, women tend to have shriller voices than men, which usually makes them less desirable public speakers, newscasters, or political candidates. 3. 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.

Answer 52

Slanted against people with piercing voices.

Question 53

Voice What effect does your voice have on others? Does it persuade or irritate, attract or repel? One of the worst qualities is harshness. If you ever get the feeling that people are uncomfortable when you speak, it may be that your harsh tones are jarring their eardrums. Your voice will sound unpleasant if it is shrill, grating, hard, piercing, brassy, loud, or too nasal. Harsh voice qualities usually come from too much tension in the throat and jaw. Tension tightens muscles and blocks the relaxed voice tones essential to a pleasing impression. Because tension occurs in higher pitched voices, women tend to have shriller voices than men, which usually makes them less desirable public speakers, newscasters, or political candidates. 1. 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 speakers, newscasters, or political candidates

Answer 53

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

Question 54

Voice What effect does your voice have on others? Does it persuade or irritate, attract or repel? One of the worst qualities is harshness. If you ever get the feeling that people are uncomfortable when you speak, it may be that your harsh tones are jarring their eardrums. Your voice will sound unpleasant if it is shrill, grating, hard, piercing, brassy, loud, or too nasal. Harsh voice qualities usually come from too much tension in the throat and jaw. Tension tightens muscles and blocks the relaxed voice tones essential to a pleasing impression. Because tension occurs in higher pitched voices, women tend to have shriller voices than men, which usually makes them less desirable public speakers, newscasters, or political candidates. 4. 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.

Answer 54

Prefer low pitched tones.

Question 55

Voice What effect does your voice have on others? Does it persuade or irritate, attract or repel? One of the worst qualities is harshness. If you ever get the feeling that people are uncomfortable when you speak, it may be that your harsh tones are jarring their eardrums. Your voice will sound unpleasant if it is shrill, grating, hard, piercing, brassy, loud, or too nasal. Harsh voice qualities usually come from too much tension in the throat and jaw. Tension tightens muscles and blocks the relaxed voice tones essential to a pleasing impression. Because tension occurs in higher pitched voices, women tend to have shriller voices than men, which usually makes them less desirable public speakers, newscasters, or political candidates. What is one of the worst voice qualities?

Answer 55

5. One of the worst voice qualities is Harshness

Question 56

White Elephant Centuries ago, in the country of Siam, now known as Thailand, it was the custom of them rulers that displeased them by giving the offender a white elephant. Because the animal was could not be made to work as other elephants did, but still had to be fed hundreds of pounds of fruit and cared for in the most lavish style. The recipient could not give the elephant to anyone else, as it was the ruler, who would be greatly displeased should the recipient not receive the gift graciously or care for in a grand style. This monetary burden could be a major liability to the recipient and in many cases they became impoverished. This is the origin of the term"white elephant" as it is used today to denote an unwanted gift. The way of gift exchange played during the holiday season is an offshoot of this. In this game, everyone brings, and the gifts are exchanged by drawing numbers and picking a gift in turn. The second person can choose or steal the first one. It is all in good fun, and people enjoy giving silly gifts and "stealing" someone else. 1. 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

Answer 56

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

Question 57

White Elephant Centuries ago, in the country of Siam, now known as Thailand, it was the custom of them rulers that displeased them by giving the offender a white elephant. Because the animal was could not be made to work as other elephants did, but still had to be fed hundreds of pounds of fruit and cared for in the most lavish style. The recipient could not give the elephant to anyone else, as it was the ruler, who would be greatly displeased should the recipient not receive the gift graciously or care for in a grand style. This monetary burden could be a major liability to the recipient and in many cases they became impoverished. This is the origin of the term"white elephant" as it is used today to denote an unwanted gift. The way of gift exchange played during the holiday season is an offshoot of this. In this game, everyone brings, and the gifts are exchanged by drawing numbers and picking a gift in turn. The second person can choose or steal the first one. It is all in good fun, and people enjoy giving silly gifts and "stealing" someone else. 2. Where is Thailand? A.Africa B.Europe C.Asia D.South America

Answer 57

Asia

Question 58

White Elephant Centuries ago, in the country of Siam, now known as Thailand, it was the custom of them rulers that displeased them by giving the offender a white elephant. Because the animal was could not be made to work as other elephants did, but still had to be fed hundreds of pounds of fruit and cared for in the most lavish style. The recipient could not give the elephant to anyone else, as it was the ruler, who would be greatly displeased should the recipient not receive the gift graciously or care for in a grand style. This monetary burden could be a major liability to the recipient and in many cases they became impoverished. This is the origin of the term"white elephant" as it is used today to denote an unwanted gift. The way of gift exchange played during the holiday season is an offshoot of this. In this game, everyone brings, and the gifts are exchanged by drawing numbers and picking a gift in turn. The second person can choose or steal the first one. It is all in good fun, and people enjoy giving silly gifts and "stealing" someone else. 3. What is implied by the article?

Answer 58

People enjoy giving/receiving gifts.

Question 59

White Elephant Centuries ago, in the country of Siam, now known as Thailand, it was the custom of them rulers that displeased them by giving the offender a white elephant. Because the animal was could not be made to work as other elephants did, but still had to be fed hundreds of pounds of fruit and cared for in the most lavish style. The recipient could not give the elephant to anyone else, as it was the ruler, who would be greatly displeased should the recipient not receive the gift graciously or care for in a grand style. This monetary burden could be a major liability to the recipient and in many cases they became impoverished. This is the origin of the term"white elephant" as it is used today to denote an unwanted gift. The way of gift exchange played during the holiday season is an offshoot of this. In this game, everyone brings, and the gifts are exchanged by drawing numbers and picking a gift in turn. The second person can choose or steal the first one. It is all in good fun, and people enjoy giving silly gifts and "stealing" someone else. 4. What is the meaning of the word impoverished in the first paragraph?

Answer 59

Financially ruined

Question 60

White Elephant Centuries ago, in the country of Siam, now known as Thailand, it was the custom of them rulers that displeased them by giving the offender a white elephant. Because the animal was could not be made to work as other elephants did, but still had to be fed hundreds of pounds of fruit and cared for in the most lavish style. The recipient could not give the elephant to anyone else, as it was the ruler, who would be greatly displeased should the recipient not receive the gift graciously or care for in a grand style. This monetary burden could be a major liability to the recipient and in many cases they became impoverished. This is the origin of the term"white elephant" as it is used today to denote an unwanted gift. The way of gift exchange played during the holiday season is an offshoot of this. In this game, everyone brings, and the gifts are exchanged by drawing numbers and picking a gift in turn. The second person can choose or steal the first one. It is all in good fun, and people enjoy giving silly gifts and "stealing" someone else. 5. Why is an unwanted gift called a white elephant?

Answer 60

It is a rare thing to get an unwanted gift.

Question 61

Golden Gate Bridge Linking San Francisco to Marin County in California, the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in the world. The bridge crosses over a narrow strait which connects the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco Bay. Prior to the bridge, people traveled by ferry boat across the strait. Although most people thought a bridge was necessary to expedite travel, some residents of the Bay area felt the risk of building the bridge was too great. Joseph Strauss believed that nothing was impossible, and dreams would never come to fruition if risks weren't taken. So, he decided to gather the best and brightest builders, architects, and workers to embark on the challenge of building a bridge across the Golden Gate Strait. With safety nets in place, the construction began in 1937. Building the anchorages first, the builders then move on to the towers on each end, and then to the three-foot thick cables to support the suspension bridge. Lastly, workers labored to complete the roadway which became the most dangerous and treacherous part of the entire task. The builders had to keep the bridge balance, so it wouldn't fall into the bay. Today, over sixty-five years later, the bridge remains a life-line for the people of the San Francisco Bay Area. 1. 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

Answer 61

Inform the reader

Question 62

Golden Gate Bridge Linking San Francisco to Marin County in California, the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in the world. The bridge crosses over a narrow strait which connects the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco Bay. Prior to the bridge, people traveled by ferry boat across the strait. Although most people thought a bridge was necessary to expedite travel, some residents of the Bay area felt the risk of building the bridge was too great. Joseph Strauss believed that nothing was impossible, and dreams would never come to fruition if risks weren't taken. So, he decided to gather the best and brightest builders, architects, and workers to embark on the challenge of building a bridge across the Golden Gate Strait. With safety nets in place, the construction began in 1937. Building the anchorages first, the builders then move on to the towers on each end, and then to the three-foot thick cables to support the suspension bridge. Lastly, workers labored to complete the roadway which became the most dangerous and treacherous part of the entire task. The builders had to keep the bridge balance, so it wouldn't fall into the bay. Today, over sixty-five years later, the bridge remains a life-line for the people of the San Francisco Bay Area. 2. What body of water does The Golden Gate Bridge cross? A.San Francisco Bay B.Pacific Ocean C.Marin Strait D.Golden Gate Strait

Answer 62

Golden Gate Strait

Question 63

Golden Gate Bridge Linking San Francisco to Marin County in California, the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in the world. The bridge crosses over a narrow strait which connects the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco Bay. Prior to the bridge, people traveled by ferry boat across the strait. Although most people thought a bridge was necessary to expedite travel, some residents of the Bay area felt the risk of building the bridge was too great. Joseph Strauss believed that nothing was impossible, and dreams would never come to fruition if risks weren't taken. So, he decided to gather the best and brightest builders, architects, and workers to embark on the challenge of building a bridge across the Golden Gate Strait. With safety nets in place, the construction began in 1937. Building the anchorages first, the builders then move on to the towers on each end, and then to the three-foot thick cables to support the suspension bridge. Lastly, workers labored to complete the roadway which became the most dangerous and treacherous part of the entire task. The builders had to keep the bridge balance, so it wouldn't fall into the bay. Today, over sixty-five years later, the bridge remains a life-line for the people of the San Francisco Bay Area. 3. 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 balanced, it would collapse.

Answer 63

If the road wasn't balanced, it would collapse.

Question 64

Golden Gate Bridge Linking San Francisco to Marin County in California, the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in the world. The bridge crosses over a narrow strait which connects the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco Bay. Prior to the bridge, people traveled by ferry boat across the strait. Although most people thought a bridge was necessary to expedite travel, some residents of the Bay area felt the risk of building the bridge was too great. Joseph Strauss believed that nothing was impossible, and dreams would never come to fruition if risks weren't taken. So, he decided to gather the best and brightest builders, architects, and workers to embark on the challenge of building a bridge across the Golden Gate Strait. With safety nets in place, the construction began in 1937. Building the anchorages first, the builders then move on to the towers on each end, and then to the three-foot thick cables to support the suspension bridge. Lastly, workers labored to complete the roadway which became the most dangerous and treacherous part of the entire task. The builders had to keep the bridge balance, so it wouldn't fall into the bay. Today, over sixty-five years later, the bridge remains a life-line for the people of the San Francisco Bay Area. 4. 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

Answer 64

Begin an undertaking, start

Question 65

Golden Gate Bridge Linking San Francisco to Marin County in California, the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in the world. The bridge crosses over a narrow strait which connects the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco Bay. Prior to the bridge, people traveled by ferry boat across the strait. Although most people thought a bridge was necessary to expedite travel, some residents of the Bay area felt the risk of building the bridge was too great. Joseph Strauss believed that nothing was impossible, and dreams would never come to fruition if risks weren't taken. So, he decided to gather the best and brightest builders, architects, and workers to embark on the challenge of building a bridge across the Golden Gate Strait. With safety nets in place, the construction began in 1937. Building the anchorages first, the builders then move on to the towers on each end, and then to the three-foot thick cables to support the suspension bridge. Lastly, workers labored to complete the roadway which became the most dangerous and treacherous part of the entire task. The builders had to keep the bridge balance, so it wouldn't fall into the bay. Today, over sixty-five years later, the bridge remains a life-line for the people of the San Francisco Bay Area. 5. Which part of the bridge was built first?

Answer 65

Anchorage