PRACTICE 1
TEST
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Readingand Writing: Module 1
32 Minutes, 27 Questions
DIRECTIONS
The questions in this section address a number of important reading and writing skills. Each questions
includes one or more passages, which may include a table or graph. Read each passage and question
carefully, and then choose the best answer to the question based on the passage(s).
All questions in this section are multiple-choice with four answer choices. Each question has a single
best answer.
1. 2.
The Grand Canyon, located in Arizona, USA, As one of the leading pioneers in the field of
is often ____ due to its immense size quantum physics, Niels Bohr had a ___ _
and spectacular landscape, which provide influence on the way we understand atomic
breathtaking views and an unforgettable structure and quantum mechanics today.
experience for visitors from all around the
world. Which choice completes the text with the most
logical and precise word or phrase?
Which choice completes the text with the most
logical and precise word or phrase? A) coherent
B) wistful
A) overlooked C) profound
B) replicated D) meager
C) debated
D) admired
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3. 4.
The Australian Outback is home to a diverse The following text is adapted from Herman
array of wildlife. Its harsh climate, however, Melville's 1851 novel Moby-Dick. Ishmael is
_____ the survivability of these species. describing the atmosphere aboard the Pequod as
The animals inhabiting this region must adapt they hunt the white whale.
their behaviors and even their physiology to
cope with the extreme temperatures and water There was a sense of urgency on
scarcity. the ship, as everyone assumed their
positions and prepared for the hunt. The
Which choice completes the text with the most sea was roiling with energy.
logical and precise word or phrase?
As used in the text, what does the word
A) facilitates "assumed" most nearly mean?
B) complicates
C) confounds A) Captured
D) initiates B) Questioned
C) Took
D) Neglected
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5. 6.
The following text is from Aldo Leopold's 1949 The Mediterranean diet, originating from the
work A Sand County Almanac. In this excerpt, coastal regions of southern Europe, emphasizes
Leopold reflects on the relationship between fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, whole grains,
humans and nature. and olive oil. It restricts the intake of red meat,
sugar, and saturated fats. Numerous studies
There are those who, in the clatter have shown its potential benefits for heart health,
and din of our times, find peace in the weight management, and longevity. While it
woods and open lands. The trees, the doesn't prescribe exact meal plans or calorie
flowers, the rippling waters have a way counts, it provides general guidelines that have
of quieting the restless spirit. But, the been adapted into a variety of delicious recipes
land is not merely a backdrop to our across the globe.
lives; it is a living, breathing entity that
sustains us. Its health is our health: its Which choice best states the main purpose of
dama!!e is our loss. The land. akin to an the text?
old. wise friend. has much to teach us
if we but listen. The chirping birds, the A) To introduce the Mediterranean diet and its
rustling leaves, the murmuring brooks benefits
are its voice, whispering the ancient B) To celebrate the origins and global
wisdom of co-existence. popularity of the Mediterranean diet
C) To present recipes inspired by the
Which choice best describes the function of the Mediterranean diet
underlined portion in the text as a whole? D) To debate the health effects of different
diets
A) It elaborates on the aesthetic beauty of
nature that captures human attention.
B) It underscores the intrinsic connection
between human well-being and the health
of the land.
C) It portrays nature as a passive entity that
merely supports human survival through
instruction and advice.
D) It suggests a method for humans to
communicate directly with the land.
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7. 8.
The following text is adapted from Emile In recent years, there has been a growing
Zola's 1890 novel La Bete Humaine. The scene interest in the revival of natural dyeing
revolves around two characters, Jacques and practices. These traditional methods, which
Severine, on a train ride together. rely on plants, insects, and minerals, have been
overshadowed by synthetic dyes since the
Jacques, returning from his duties industrial revolution. However, natural dyes
as engine driver, found Severine are seeing a resurgence due to their minimal
waiting for him in his cabin. After a environmental impact and unique color profiles.
curt, noncommittal greeting, he found From artisans to major fashion labels, many are
himself analyzing the rhythm and speed now embracing this environmentally conscious
of the train, the convulsive sounds alternative.
echoing like the palpitations of a vast
metallic heart. Severine, who was Which choice best states the main idea of the
strangely silent, suddenly broke the text?
monotony, her voice blending with the
rhythmic pulsations, confessing a long- A) Natural dyes have a wide array of colors
guarded secret to Jacques. Jacques, in that synthetic dyes cannot replicate.
his astonishment, forgot about the train B) Synthetic dyes became popular during the
and its relentless heartbeat. industrial revolution due to their ease of
use.
Which choice best describes the overall C) Traditional natural dyes, once obscured by
structure of the text? synthetic dyes, are regaining popularity
because of their environmental benefits and
A) It details a mechanical process, then distinctive colors.
transitions to a human interaction. D) Artisans and fashion labels are now solely
B) It portrays an unexpected meeting, then using natural dyes because they are helpful
reveals of a deeply held secret. to the environment.
C) It introduces two characters in a setting,
and then explores their interaction through
an unexpected confession.
D) It reflects on the character's fascination
with machinery, and then switches to the
character's inability to comprehend human
emotions.
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9. 10.
Bitcoin is a type of cryptocurrency, a The following text is from the short story A
digital or virtual form of currency that uses White Heron by Sarah Orne Jewett. Sylvia, the
cryptography for security. Unlike traditional young protagonist, encounters a mysterious
currencies such as the dollar or the euro, white heron in the forest.
which are controlled by central banks, Bitcoin
operates on a decentralized system known as Sylvia could not understand why her
blockchain. Bitcoin transactions are confirmed heart felt heavy when she saw the
by network nodes through cryptography Bitcoin beautiful creature that only yesterday
transactions are confirmed by network nodes she had watched with a child's whole-
through cryptography. hearted delight, now lying in the young
man's bag. The feelinl! ofregret and the
Based on the passage, how does the system sense ofbetraval she felt towards the
on which Bitcoin operates differ from that of bird consumed her. She tried to comfort
traditional currencies? herself by remembering how the young
man had promised to give her money if
A) Bitcoin uses cryptography for security, she showed him where the heron lived.
while traditional currencies do not.
B) Bitcoin operates on a decentralized system, Which choice best describes the function of the
while traditional currencies are controlled underlined sentence in the text as a whole?
by central banks.
C) Bitcoin transactions are confirmed through A) It conveys Sylvia's guilt and remorse for
a public distributed ledger, while traditional leading the young man to the heron.
currency transactions are not. B) It hints at Sylvia's realization of the value
D) Bitcoin is a digital currency, while of money and shows her disappointment in
traditional currencies are physical. herself for giving away the heron's hiding
place.
C) It presents Sylvia's ambivalence toward the
young man's actions.
D) It emphasizes the tension between Sylvia's
past joy and her present sorrow.
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11. 12.
Energy Consumptionin ResidentialBuildings in Selected Cities (in Million BTIJ per Building)
Station Island is a 1984 poetry collection by
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Seamus Heaney. In these poems, Heaney uses air
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exploration of his personal past is connected to Deawr 120 ISO
a broader cultural and historical context, as seen
when he writes, --- A group of urban planners is studying residential
energy consumption in various American cities.
Which quotation from Station Island most Their research indicates that cities with colder
effectively illustrates the claim? climates tend to have higher energy usage per
building due to heating needs. After analyzing
A) "I fell back on the grass, back through the data, they conclude that __ _
the years, being claimed and reclaimed as
ground."" Which choice most effectively uses data
B) "I walked in my own land, part immigrant, from the table to support the research team's
moving, moved by others' voices in my conclusion?
head."
C) "Out of the marvellous as he had known A) despite having the highest number of days
it." below freezing, Denver has the lowest
D) "I inhabited my absence." annual energy usage per building.
B) Dallas and Seattle have similar energy use
despite Seattle having more days below
freezing.
C) the energy consumption in Denver and
Miami is the same due to the difference in
days below freezing.
D) Miami, with no days below freezing, has
the lowest annual energy use per building.
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13. 14.
Hourly MinimumWage and AverageAnnual Income for Five Countries Quantum computing, an innovative
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France 12.85 48,000 as a potential game-changer in the world of
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computing. Quantum computers promise to
Aamall.a 14.82 55,000 solve complex problems much faster than
classical computers. However, these systems
Recently, economists have been studying the are currently considered too fragile, as even
impact of minimum wage rates on a country's slight environmental changes can disrupt their
average annual income. Many economists claim operations. Consequently, the focus on the
that a higher minimum wage doesn't always development of practical quantum computing
result in a higher average annual income in will -----
a country; they argue that many factors can
influence average incomes, including taxes, Which choice most logically completes the
unemployment rates, and the overall health of text?
the economy.
A) likely shift towards improving the systems'
Which choice best describes data from the table resilience and stability.
that support the economists' claim? B) require the abandonment of classical
computing principles altogether.
A) The United States and Canada have similar C) ensure that quantum computing will replace
average annual incomes despite the U.S. classical computing in the near future.
having a lower hourly minimum wage. D) decrease, given the insurmountable
B) Brazil has the lowest hourly minimum challenges presented by quantum
wage and the lowest average annual computing.
income among the five countries.
C) The country with the highest average
annual income, Australia, also has the
highest hourly minimum wage.
D) France and Canada have similar hourly
minimum wages, but Canada has a lower
average annual income.
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15. 16.
Molecular gastronomy, a sub-discipline of Renowned marine biologist Sylvia Earle,
food science, seeks to investigate and explain known for her research on marine algae and
the physical and chemical transformations her exploration of the ocean in a submersible,
of ingredients during cooking. Herve This ---
named Time magazine's first Hero for
and Nicholas Kurti are often credited with the Planet in 1998.
establishing the field, and their innovative
approach to cooking has deeply influenced Which choice completes the text so that it
modem cuisine, changing our practice in conforms to the conventions of Standard
English?
Which choice completes the text so that it A) were
conforms to the conventions of Standard B) was
English? C) are
D) have been
A) it.
B) one.
C) them.
D) these.
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