- 1. Coral reefs are to the seas what rain forests are to the land. Teeming with life, these ecosystems depend upon sunlight and an intricate relationship between plant and animal to survive. The brilliant blue of the Red Sea is an unexpected sight within the dry expanse of the Middle Eastern desert. Even more unexpected, however, is the myriad of colorful marine creatures which thrive in its shallow reefs and deep slopes. Half a world away in Australia´s Coral Sea, a pair of clownfish will find protection in the reef as they patiently guard their eggs until they hatch. Strangely enough, these fish are actually poor swimmers and seldom stray far from the protective cover provided by the sea anemones which dwell in their coral reef homes. Another colorful addition to coral reefs appears as a rose-like creation. It is actually a ribbon of thousands of tiny nudibranch eggs. Nudibranches are a variety of very colorful, strangely shaped gastropods which can be found in the world´s warm seas and which feed on sponges, hydroid polyps, sea anemones, moss animals or sea squirts. QUESTION: What is the topic of the passage?
A) Nemo´s parents
B) Ecosystems of the world
C) Colorful fish
D) Rain Forests
E) Coral reefs
- 2. Coral reefs are to the seas what rain forests are to the land. Teeming with life, these ecosystems depend upon sunlight and an intricate relationship between plant and animal to survive. The brilliant blue of the Red Sea is an unexpected sight within the dry expanse of the Middle Eastern desert. Even more unexpected, however, is the myriad of colorful marine creatures which thrive in its shallow reefs and deep slopes. Half a world away in Australia´s Coral Sea, a pair of clownfish will find protection in the reef as they patiently guard their eggs until they hatch. Strangely enough, these fish are actually poor swimmers and seldom stray far from the protective cover provided by the sea anemones which dwell in their coral reef homes. Another colorful addition to coral reefs appears as a rose-like creation. It is actually a ribbon of thousands of tiny nudibranch eggs. Nudibranches are a variety of very colorful, strangely shaped gastropods which can be found in the world´s warm seas and which feed on sponges, hydroid polyps, sea anemones, moss animals or sea squirts. QUESTION: According to the passage, all of the following statemens about coral reefs are true, EXCEPT:
A) Coral reefs are found in warm waters of the world
B) Coral reefs depend on the light of the sun.
C) Coral reefs are colorful..
D) Coral reefs provide an ecosystem to support fish and plant life.
E) Coral reefs develop in the deepest parts of the ocean.
- 3. Coral reefs are to the seas what rain forests are to the land. Teeming with life, these ecosystems depend upon sunlight and an intricate relationship between plant and animal to survive. The brilliant blue of the Red Sea is an unexpected sight within the dry expanse of the Middle Eastern desert. Even more unexpected, however, is the myriad of colorful marine creatures which thrive in its shallow reefs and deep slopes. Half a world away in Australia´s Coral Sea, a pair of clownfish will find protection in the reef as they patiently guard their eggs until they hatch. Strangely enough, these fish are actually poor swimmers and seldom STRAY far from the protective cover provided by the sea anemones which dwell in their coral reef homes. Another colorful addition to coral reefs appears as a rose-like creation. It is actually a ribbon of thousands of tiny nudibranch eggs. Nudibranches are a variety of very colorful, strangely shaped gastropods which can be found in the world´s warm seas and which feed on sponges, hydroid polyps, sea anemones, moss animals or sea squirts. QUESTION: The word "STRAY" is closest in meaning to: .....
A) live
B) wander
C) reproduce
D) eat
E) shop
- 4. The potato is probably one of the most important vegetable crops in the United States today. The potato´s original home is in the mountainous regions of South America, although it is referred to as the Irish potato. It was cultivated rather extensively by the Inca Indians of Peru as far back as 200 A.D. Early explorers after Columbus introduced the potato to Europe between 1532 and 1550. ///// Not until the potato was introduced to Ireland was it recognized for its great food value rather than as a curiosity, and by the 1600s it was cultivated extensively in that country. For approximately 250 years the potato was a major source of food in most of Europe. In fact the majority of the population Ireland depended on this crop for its existence. ///// When the late blight disease came from America into Ireland (1845-1847), it caused a national disaster. Destruction of the vines and decay of the tubers caused a complete loss of the crop nationwide. The result was the Irish famine in which thousands starved to death. ///// A colony of Presbyterian Irish who settled in New Hampshire introduced the potato to North America in 1719. Soon after the Irish famine, the potato gained importance in the United States. QUESTION: What is the purpose of this passage?
A) To convince us of the value of the potato.
B) To inform us about the history of the potato.
C) To clarify that the potato came from South America.
D) To compare agriculture in Ireland and in the United States.
E) To establish the food value of the potato.
- 5. The potato is probably one of the most important vegetable crops in the United States today. The potato´s original home is in the mountainous regions of South America, although it is referred to as the Irish potato. It was cultivated rather extensively by the Inca Indians of Peru as far back as 200 A.D. Early explorers after Columbus introduced the potato to Europe between 1532 and 1550. ///// Not until the potato was introduced to Ireland was it recognized for its great food value rather than as a curiosity, and by the 1600s it was cultivated extensively in that country. For approximately 250 years the potato was a major source of food in most of Europe. In fact the majority of the population Ireland depended on this crop for its existence. ///// When the late blight disease came from America into Ireland (1845-1847), it caused a national disaster. Destruction of the vines and decay of the tubers caused a complete loss of the crop nationwide. The result was the Irish famine in which thousands starved to death. ///// A colony of Presbyterian Irish who settled in New Hampshire introduced the potato to North America in 1719. Soon after the Irish famine, the potato gained importance in the United States. QUESTION: Which of the following best describes the organizational pattern of the passage?
A) A discussion of chronological events concerning the potato.
B) The potato transformation into fries and chips.
C) A description of the use of potato.
D) Random presentation of facts about the potato.
E) An explanation of the popularity of the potato as a crop.
- 6. The potato is probably one of the most important vegetable crops in the United States today. The potato´s original home is in the mountainous regions of South America, although it is referred to as the Irish potato. It was cultivated rather extensively by the Inca Indians of Peru as far back as 200 A.D. Early explorers after Columbus introduced the potato to Europe between 1532 and 1550. ///// Not until the potato was introduced to Ireland was it recognized for its great food value rather than as a curiosity, and by the 1600s it was cultivated extensively in that country. For approximately 250 years the potato was a major source of food in most of Europe. In fact the majority of the population Ireland depended on this crop for its existence. ///// When the late blight disease came from America into Ireland (1845-1847), it caused a national disaster. Destruction of the vines and decay of the tubers caused a complete loss of the crop nationwide. The result was the Irish famine in which thousands starved to death. ///// A colony of Presbyterian Irish who settled in New Hampshire introduced the potato to North America in 1719. Soon after the Irish famine, the potato gained importance in the United States. QUESTION: Why does the author mention the Irish famine in the passage?
A) To familiarize the reader with the history of Ireland.
B) To indicate the effect of vegetable diseases.
C) To show how did the potato get to the United States.
D) To explain why potatos can make great chips and fries.
E) To illustrate the importance of the potato as a source of food.
- 7. The potato is probably one of the most important vegetable crops in the United States today. The potato´s original home is in the mountainous regions of South America, although it is referred to as the Irish potato. It was cultivated rather extensively by the Inca Indians of Peru as far back as 200 A.D. Early explorers after Columbus introduced the potato to Europe between 1532 and 1550. ///// Not until the potato was introduced to Ireland was it recognized for its great food value rather than as a CURIOSITY, and by the 1600s it was cultivated extensively in that country. For approximately 250 years the potato was a major source of food in most of Europe. In fact the majority of the population Ireland depended on this crop for its existence. ///// When the late blight disease came from America into Ireland (1845-1847), it caused a national disaster. Destruction of the vines and decay of the tubers caused a complete loss of the crop nationwide. The result was the Irish famine in which thousands starved to death. ///// A colony of Presbyterian Irish who settled in New Hampshire introduced the potato to North America in 1719. Soon after the Irish famine, the potato gained importance in the United States. QUESTION: What does he word CURIOSITY mean in the passage?
A) medicine
B) novelty
C) liability
D) surplus
E) food
- 8. Today, going to the beach is not as simple as it used to be. Our shorelines are becoming an environmentalist´s nightmare - and a threat to the swimmers too. How can you decide if a beach is clean? One place to look for help is the local health department of a coastal community. It often monitors chemical and bacterial levels in water which are usually undetectable to the naked eye. Also, consider the amount and type of beach debris. Although there´s no evidence linking debris with water pollution that could harm humans, thousands of marine animals die every year after eating or becoming tangled in plastic six-pack containers, fishnet, and other synthetic matter. Plastics on the beach mean you may find dead marine life in the water. QUESTION: What is the topic of this passage?
A) Deciding if a beach is clean
B) Water pollution
C) Life in the ocean
D) Beaches
E) Dead marine life
- 9. Today, going to the beach is not as simple as it used to be. Our shorelines are becoming an environmentalist´s nightmare - and a threat to the swimmers too. How can you decide if a beach is clean? One place to look for help is the local health department of a coastal community. It often monitors chemical and bacterial levels in water which are usually undetectable to the naked eye. Also, consider the amount and type of beach debris. Although there´s no evidence linking debris with water pollution that could harm humans, thousands of marine animals die every year after eating or becoming tangled in plastic six-pack containers, fishnet, and other synthetic matter. Plastics on the beach mean you may find dead marine life in the water. QUESTION: Which of the following statements does the passage support?
A) The country´s shores are in environmental danger.
B) It is the job of the local health department to keep the beaches clean.
C) A major health threat to swimmers is beach debris.
D) None of the options.
E) Beaches are considered clean if there is no plastic waste on the shores.
- 10. Today, going to the beach is not as simple as it used to be. Our shorelines are becoming an environmentalist´s nightmare - and a threat to the swimmers too. How can you decide if a beach is clean? One place to look for help is the local health department of a coastal community. It often monitors chemical and bacterial levels in water which are usually undetectable to the naked eye. Also, consider the amount and type of beach DEBRIS. Although there´s no evidence linking DEBRIS with water pollution that could harm humans, thousands of marine animals die every year after eating or becoming tangled in plastic six-pack containers, fishnet, and other synthetic matter. Plastics on the beach mean you may find dead marine life in the water. QUESTION: The word DEBRIS is closest in meaning to: .....
A) shells
B) entertainment
C) fish
D) personnel
E) waste
- 11. Today, going to the beach is not as simple as it used to be. Our shorelines are becoming an environmentalist´s nightmare - and a threat to the swimmers too. How can you decide if a beach is clean? One place to look for help is the local health department of a coastal community. It often monitors chemical and bacterial levels in water which are usually undetectable to the naked eye. Also, consider the amount and type of beach debris. Although there´s no evidence linking debris with water pollution that could harm humans, thousands of marine animals die every year after eating or becoming tangled in plastic six-pack containers, fishnet, and other synthetic matter. Plastics on the beach mean you may find dead marine life in the water. QUESTION: The main purpose of this passage is to: .....
A) suggest methods of detecting bacterial levels in the water.
B) all of the options.
C) present suggestions for determining the condition of the beach.
D) give an account of the danger of beach debris to marine animals.
E) publicize the condition of beaches today.
- 12. Today, going to the beach is not as simple as it used to be. Our shorelines are becoming an environmentalist´s nightmare - and a threat to the swimmers too. How can you decide if a beach is clean? One place to look for help is the local health department of a coastal community. It often monitors chemical and bacterial levels in water which are usually undetectable to the naked eye. Also, consider the amount and type of beach debris. Although there´s no evidence linking debris with water pollution that could harm humans, thousands of marine animals die every year after eating or becoming tangled in plastic six-pack containers, fishnet, and other synthetic matter. Plastics on the beach mean you may find dead marine life in the water. QUESTION: The audience for this passage would most likely be: .....
A) tax accountants
B) enviornmentalists
C) potential beach-goers
D) health department officials
E) microbiologists
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