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- •1. Which of the following statements best expresses the overall theme of the passage?
- •2. It can be inferred that the author would most likely agree that
- •3. The museum curator can be described as all of the following except
- •4. As used in the final paragraph, which is the best antonym for disparaging?
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- •1. In paragraph 1 the words ‘relics’, ‘has-beens’, ‘gold-timers’, antiques’, ’fossils’ describe something
- •3. What is the author’s main idea in the passage?
- •4. According to the author e-readers are superior to books because they:
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- •1. According to the passage, Hindus believe that the goddess Durga
- •2. Which of the following sentences from the passage best indicates why the author thinks Nepal would seem very foreign to many people?
- •3. As used in paragraph 1, bizarre most nearly means
- •4. The colorful kites and bamboo swings are both used as examples of
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- •1. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing the text?
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- •1. The museum’s location is unusual because….
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- •1. The main focus of the passage is
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- •1. In his letter, Derrick Milton argues that graffiti
- •3. According to Derrick Milton, random words sprayed on stop signs are not
- •4. In paragraph 4, Derrick Milton states, ‘Plenty of graffiti is just vandalism, pure and simple.’ He most likely makes this statement in order to
- •5. Derrick Milton concludes his letter by
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- •1. Using information in paragraph 2 as a guide, it can be inferred that
- •2. Based on information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between parks and rooftop gardens?
- •3. According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they
- •4. Which of the following statements is true, about rooftop gardens?
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- •1. Which of the following sentences from the passage best expresses the main idea?
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- •2. The people of Aix…
- •3. Cézanne resented the Impressionists because…
- •4. Cézanne was not satisfied with Impressionism because…
- •5. What did Cézanne have in common with the Impressionists?
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- •1 Dorian Grey was angry with Sibyl because….
- •2. Dorian came into the greenroom to tell Sibyl that…
- •3. As soon as Dorian walked into his bedroom he…
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- •1. What made Wells become displeased in later life?
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- •1. Based on information in the passage, it can be inferred that the author considers it important that everyone understand the
- •2. The author apparently believes that scientists
- •3. The primary purpose of the passage is to
- •4. Which of the following questions is answered in the passage?
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- •1. What is the writer’s purpose in writing the text?
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- •1. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
- •2. Based on information in the passage, it can be inferred that if supermarkets opened locations in more low-income areas,
- •3. As used in paragraph 3, which is the best synonym for affluent?
- •4. The examples of local initiatives that can substitute for or supplement the opening of a major chain supermarket are
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- •1. Which of the following statements would best serve as the headline for this passage?
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- •1. In the tulip fields between Leiden and Haarlem it is common to see…
- •2. In the early 1900’s the peasants in each region…
- •3. The Germans…
- •4. What point is the writer illustrating by mentioning jeans and t-shirts?
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Examination Card #19
I. Reading
Read the text and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the sentences (1.4).
For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape. They provide a place for people to relax and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city. What people often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits.
One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide.a key pollutant.and emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe. According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving. Parks also make cities cooler. Scientists have long noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun’s heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass. Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas. Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect.
Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment. However, cities could benefit from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens. While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work.
Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without taking up the much-needed land. Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with nourishing oxygen. They also help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money.
In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills. In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier. Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment.
1. Using information in paragraph 2 as a guide, it can be inferred that
A cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without
B some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens
C most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens
D most people prefer life in the country over life in the city