In 1899, Czar Nicholas II of Russia invited the nations of the world to a conference at The Hague.

This conferenceand a follow-up organized by Theodore Roosevelt in 1907ushered in a period of vigorous growth in international law. This growth was in response to several factors, not the least of which was modern warfares increasing potential for destruction. The recently concluded Civil War in the United States made this potential clear. During this growth, the subjects of international law were almost exclusively restricted to the relationships that countries had with one another. Issues of trade and warfare dominated both the disputes and the agreements of the period. ___________, the developments of this period paved the way for further expansion of international law, which has occurred in the last several years. ________, organizations such as the United Nations and the International Court of Justice are greatly concerned not only with the way countries deal with one another, but with the ways in which they treat their own citizens. 250. Which words or phrases, if inserted in order into the blanks in the passage, would help the reader understand the sequence of the authors ideas? a. Therefore; In addition b. However; Now c. Furthermore; Yet d. Even if; On the other hand

251. According to the passage, what was the impact of the U.S. Civil War on the development of international law? a. It allowed armaments manufacturers to test new weapons. b. It diminished the influence of the United States internationally. c. It resulted in the suspension of agriculture exports from southern states. d. It highlighted the increasing destructive capabilities of modern warfare. 252. Which of the following is the best meaning of the underlined phrase ushered in as it is used in the passage? a. escorted b. progressed c. guarded d. heralded A healthy diet with proper nutrition is essential for maintaining good overall health. Since the discovery of vitamins earlier in this century, people have routinely been taking vitamin supplements for this purpose. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is a frequently used nutritional standard for maintaining optimal health. The RDA specifies the recommended amount of a number of nutrients for people in different age and sex groups. The National Research Councils Committee on Diet and Health has proposed a definition of the RDA to be that amount of a nutrient which meets the needs of 98% of the population.

The RDA approach _________________ . First, it is based on the assumption that it is possible to accurately define nutritional requirements for a given group. However, individual nutritional requirements can vary widely within each group. The efficiency with which a person converts food intake into nutrients can also vary widely. Certain foods when eaten in combination actually prevent the absorption of nutrients. For example, spinach combined with milk reduces the amount of calcium available to the body from the milk. Also, the RDA approach specifies a different dietary requirement for each age and sex; however, it is clearly unrealistic to expect a homemaker to prepare a different menu for each family member. Still, although we cannot rely solely upon RDA to ensure our overall long-term health, it can be a useful guide so long as its limitations are recognized. 253. Which of the following would best fit in the blank in the first sentence of paragraph 2? a. is based on studies by respected nutritionists b. has a number of shortcomings c. has been debunked in the last few years d. is full of holes 254. With which of the following would the author most likely agree? a. The RDA approach should be replaced by a more realistic nutritional guide. b. The RDA approach should be supplemented with more specific nutritional guides.

c. In spite of its flaws, the RDA approach is definitely the best guide to good nutrition. d. The RDA approach is most suitable for a large family.

Businesses today routinely keep track of large amounts of both financial and nonfinancial information. Sales departments keep track of current and potential customers; marketing departments keep track of product details and regional demographics; accounting departments keep track of financial data and issue reports. To be useful, all this data must be organized into a meaningful and useful system. Such a system is called a management information system, abbreviated MIS. The financial hub of the MIS is accounting. Accounting is the information system that records, analyzes, and reports economic transactions, enabling decision makers to make informed choices when allocating scarce economic resources. It is a tool that enables the user, whether a business entity or an individual, to make wiser, more informed economic choices. It is an aid to planning, controlling, and evaluating a broad range of activities. A financial accounting system is intended for use by both the management of an organization and those outside the organization. Because it is important that financial accounting reports be interpreted correctly, financial accounting is subject to a set of ___________ guidelines

called generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). 255. This passage is most likely taken from a. a newspaper column. b. a business textbook. c. an essay about modern business. d. a government document. 256. The word that would fit most correctly into the blank in the final sentence is a. discretionary. b. convenient. c. austere. d. stringent. 257. According to the information in the passage, which of the following is least likely to be a function of accounting? a. helping business people make sound judgments b. assisting with the marketing of products c. producing reports of many different kinds of transactions d. assisting companies in important planning activities

they think of genius as a completely unpredictable abnormality. Until recently, psychologists regarded the quirks of genius as too erratic to describe intelligibly; however, Anna Findleys groundbreaking study uncovers predictable patterns in the biographies of geniuses. These patterns do not dispel the common belief that there is a kind of supernatural intervention in the lives of unusually talented men and women, however, even though they occur with regularity. __________, Findley shows that all geniuses experience three intensely productive periods in their lives, one of which always occurs shortly before their deaths; this is true whether the genius lives to 19 or 90. 258. Which word or phrase, if inserted into the blank space of the passage, best defines the relationship of the last sentence in the passage to the one preceding it? a. For example b. Despite this c. However d. In other words 259. According to the information presented in the passage, what is the general populaces opinion of genius? a. It is predictable and uncommon. b. It is supercilious and abnormal. c. It is unpredictable and erratic. d. It is extraordinary and erratic. 260. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

Typically, people think of genius, whether it manifests in Mozarts composition of symphonies at age five or Einsteins discovery of relativity, as having a quality not just of the supernatural, but also of the eccentric. People see genius as a good abnormality; moreover,

a. Understanding Mozarts and Einsteins b. Predicting the Life of a Genius c. The Uncanny Patterns in the Lives of Geniuses d. Pattern and Disorder in the Lives of Geniuses 261. Given the information in the passage, which of the following statements is true? a. Anna Findley is a biographer. b. All geniuses are eccentric and unpredictable. c. Geniuses have three prolific times in their lives. d. Mozart discovered relativity. OConnell Street is the main thoroughfare of Dublin City. Although it is not a particularly long street, Dubliners will proudly tell the visitor that it is the widest street in all of Europe. This claim usually meets with protests, especially from French tourists, claiming the Champs Elysees of Paris as Europes widest street. But the witty Dubliner will not easily relinquish bragging rights and will trump the French visitor with a fine distinction: The Champs Elysees is a boulevard; OConnell is a street. Divided by several important monuments running the length of its center, the street is named for Daniel OConnell, an Irish patriot. _____________________________. OConnell stands high above the unhurried crowds of shoppers, business people, and students on a sturdy column, surrounded by four serene angels seated at each corner of the monuments base. Further up the street is the famous

General Post Office that locals affectionately call the GPO. During the 1916 rebellion, the GPO was taken over from British rule and occupied by Irish rebels, sparking weeks of armed combat in the citys center. To this day, the angels of OConnells monument bear the marks of the fighting: One sits reading calmly, apparently unaware of the bullet hole dimpling her upper arm; another, reaching out to stroke the ears of a huge bronze Irish wolfhound has survived what should be a mortal wound to her heart. 262. Which sentence, if inserted in the blank space in the passage, would be the most correct and contribute the most pertinent information to that paragraph? a. His monument stands at the lower end of the road, that is, the end closest to the river Liffey that bisects Dublin. b. Other monuments along the street include statues to Charles Parnell, Anna Livia Plurabelle, and James Joyce. c. Dublin tourist buses leave from this site every 20 minutes. d. Daniel OConnell was an important Irish nationalist, who died before the 1916 rebellion. 263. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? a. Dublins Famous Monuments b. The Irish Take Pride in Their Capital City c. The Widest Street in Europe d. Sights and History on Dublins OConnell Street

264. What is the best definition for the underlined word trump as it is used in the first paragraph of the passage? a. to trumpet loudly, to blare or drown out b. to trample c. to get the better of by using a key or hidden resource d. to devise a fraud, to employ trickery 265. With which of the following statements about the people of Dublin would the author of the passage most likely agree? a. They are proud of their history but lack industry. b. They are playful and tricky. c. They are rebellious and do not like tourists. d. They are witty and relaxed.

you are ready to carry your paper plate to the trash bin, you have experienced some of the best food and one of the most charming companies our city has to offer. Restaurant review Yesterday, I was exposed to what has been called a dining experience like no other. At lunchtime, Dillys Deli is so crowded, I wondered when the fire marshal had last visited the establishment. The line snaked out the door to the corner, and by the time I reached the counter, I was freezing. I decided on the hamburger steak special; the other specials being liver and onions or tuna casserole. Each special is offered with two side dishes, but there was no potato salad left and the green beans were cooked nearly beyond recognition. I chose the gelatin of the day and what turned out to be the blandest coleslaw I have ever eaten. At Dillys, you sit at one of four long tables. The couple sitting across from me was having an argument. The truck driver next to me told me more than I wanted to know about highway taxes. After I had tasted all of the food on my plate, I rose to leave, whereupon one of the people working behind the counter yelled at me to clean up after myself. Throwing away that plate of food was the most enjoyable part of dining at Dillys. 266. If you go to lunch at Dillys Deli, you could expect to see a. a long line of customers. b. the fire marshal.

The subject of the next two passages is the same, but the way they are written is different. Read them carefully and answer the questions. Excerpt from Chamber of Commerce brochure Dillys Deli provides a dining experience like no other! A rustic atmosphere, along with delicious food, provide an opportunity to soak up the local flavor. Recently relocated to the old market area, Dillys is especially popular for lunch. At the counter, you can place your order for one of Dillys three daily lunch specials or one of several sandwiches, all at reasonable prices. Once you get your food, choose a seat at one of the four charming communal tables. By the time

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267. Both passages suggest that if you eat lunch at Dillys Deli, you should expect to a. sit next to a truck driver. b. place your order with the waiter who comes to your table. c. dress warmly. d. carry your own food to your table. 268. Which of the following illustrates the restaurant critics opinion of the food at Dillys Deli? a. At Dillys, you sit at one of four long tables. b. At lunchtime, Dillys Deli is so crowded, I wondered when the fire marshal had last visited the establishment. c. After I had tasted all of the food on my plate, I rose to leave, whereupon one of the people working behind the counter yelled at me to clean up after myself. d. Throwing away that plate of food was the most enjoyable part of dining at Dillys. 269. The main purpose of the restaurant review is to a. tell people they probably dont want to eat at Dillys Deli. b. make fun of couples who argue in public. c. recommend the hamburger steak special. d. warn people that Dillys Deli tends to be crowded.

270. The main purpose of the Chamber of Commerce brochure is to a. profile the owner of Dillys Deli. b. describe in detail the food served at Dillys Deli. c. encourage people to eat at Dillys Deli. d. explain the historical significance of the Dillys Deli Building.