- 1. The grizzly bear is one of the largest North American brown bears. In the Rocky Mountains, frosted long hairs on the shoulders give this brown bear a “grizzled appearance, and thus the name grizzly bear. Though classed with the carnivores, the grizzly bear is largely vegetarian and rarely eats flesh. During the summer these bears are avid fishers, and comb the waters of mountain streams and rivers to catch salmon swimming upstream./// Even though the name refers to the bear´s appearance rather than to its temper, in can be an imposing and even terrifying beast. Tragic confrontations between people and the grizzly have led to its reputation as an animal to be feared and even destroyed. The grizzly plays a big role in the legends of the North American pioneer, and today visitors to national parks must be CAUTIOUS when they enter the grizzly´s habitat. The grizzly bear is an animal best observed from afar. Cohabitation with mankind is not in its nature. QUESTION: What is the topic of this passage?
A) pandas
B) habitats of bears
C) bears
D) how bears catch fish
E) Grizzly bears
- 2. The grizzly bear is one of the largest North American brown bears. In the Rocky Mountains, frosted long hairs on the shoulders give this brown bear a “grizzled appearance, and thus the name grizzly bear. Though classed with the carnivores, the grizzly bear is largely vegetarian and rarely eats flesh. During the summer these bears are avid fishers, and comb the waters of mountain streams and rivers to catch salmon swimming upstream./// Even though the name refers to the bear´s appearance rather than to its temper, in can be an imposing and even terrifying beast. Tragic confrontations between people and the grizzly have led to its reputation as an animal to be feared and even destroyed. The grizzly plays a big role in the legends of the North American pioneer, and today visitors to national parks must be CAUTIOUS when they enter the grizzly´s habitat. The grizzly bear is an animal best observed from afar. Cohabitation with mankind is not in its nature. QUESTION: The word “cautious” is closest in meaning to …
A) corageous
B) scary
C) quiet
D) armed
E) wary
- 3. The grizzly bear is one of the largest North American brown bears. In the Rocky Mountains, frosted long hairs on the shoulders give this brown bear a “grizzled appearance, and thus the name grizzly bear. Though classed with the carnivores, the grizzly bear is largely vegetarian and rarely eats flesh. During the summer these bears are avid fishers, and comb the waters of mountain streams and rivers to catch salmon swimming upstream./// Even though the name refers to the bear´s appearance rather than to its temper, in can be an imposing and even terrifying beast. Tragic confrontations between people and the grizzly have led to its reputation as an animal to be feared and even destroyed. The grizzly plays a big role in the legends of the North American pioneer, and today visitors to national parks must be CAUTIOUS when they enter the grizzly´s habitat. The grizzly bear is an animal best observed from afar. Cohabitation with mankind is not in its nature. QUESTION:Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A) Grizzly bears can be dangerous and should be respected by humans.
B) The grizzly bear is named for its vicious nature.
C) Black bears versus pandas
D) Grizzly bears eat mainly meat or flesh of other animals.
E) Grizzly bears should be destroyed.
- 4. The grizzly bear is one of the largest North American brown bears. In the Rocky Mountains, frosted long hairs on the shoulders give this brown bear a “grizzled appearance, and thus the name grizzly bear. Though classed with the carnivores, the grizzly bear is largely vegetarian and rarely eats flesh. During the summer these bears are avid fishers, and comb the waters of mountain streams and rivers to catch salmon swimming upstream./// Even though the name refers to the bear´s appearance rather than to its temper, in can be an imposing and even terrifying beast. Tragic confrontations between people and the grizzly have led to its reputation as an animal to be feared and even destroyed. The grizzly plays a big role in the legends of the North American pioneer, and today visitors to national parks must be CAUTIOUS when they enter the grizzly´s habitat. The grizzly bear is an animal best observed from afar. Cohabitation with mankind is not in its nature. QUESTION: Which is the author´s main purpose according to the passage?
A) To describe the grizzly´s habitat.
B) To inform readers about the grizzly bear.
C) To entertain readers sharing anecdotes about the grizzly bear.
D) To scare readers about the grizzly bear.
E) To warn tourists in national parks about grizzly bears.
- 5. Money is an international commodity that moves across continents almost as fast as it moves across the street. One of the things that lures money across international borders is the rate of interest. If interest rates are higher abroad than at home, American businesses and investors will move their money out of the USA and into countries with higher interest rates. When domestic interest rates are higher, the flow of money will reverse. /// This international money flows are another constraint on monetary policy. Suppose the federal government wants to slow the economy by limiting money-supply growth. Such tight-money policies will tend to raise interest rates in the USA. A higher interest rate is supposed to curb domestic investment and consumer spending. But those higher U.S. interest rates will also be an attraction for foreign money. People holding dollars abroad will want to move more money to the United States, where it can earn higher interest rates. Foreigners will also want to exchange their currencies for dollars, again in order to earn higher interest rates. /// As international money flows into the United States, the money supply will expand more quickly than the government desired. This will frustrate the government´s policy objectives and may force it to tighten the money supply even more. Capital inflows will also tend to increase the international value of the dollar, making it more difficult to sell US exports. In sum, the internationalization of money is one more problem the federal government has to worry about when it conducts monetary policies. QUESTION: This passage mainly discusses:...
A) international politics
B) international money and monetary policy
C) different types of currency
D) interest rates for foreign investors
E) U.S. banking
- 6. Money is an international commodity that moves across continents almost as fast as it moves across the street. One of the things that lures money across international borders is the rate of interest. If interest rates are higher abroad than at home, American businesses and investors will move their money out of the USA and into countries with higher interest rates. When domestic interest rates are higher, the flow of money will reverse. /// This international money flows are another constraint on monetary policy. Suppose the federal government wants to slow the economy by limiting money-supply growth. Such tight-money policies will tend to raise interest rates in the USA. A higher interest rate is supposed to curb domestic investment and consumer spending. But those higher U.S. interest rates will also be an attraction for foreign money. People holding dollars abroad will want to move more money to the United States, where it can earn higher interest rates. Foreigners will also want to exchange their currencies for dollars, again in order to earn higher interest rates. /// As international money flows into the United States, the money supply will expand more quickly than the government desired. This will frustrate the government´s policy objectives and may force it to tighten the money supply even more. Capital inflows will also tend to increase the international value of the dollar, making it more difficult to sell US exports. In sum, the internationalization of money is one more problem the federal government has to worry about when it conducts monetary policies. QUESTION: The main idea of the passage is that .....
A) interest rates determine the flow of international money
B) money is an international commodity
C) U.S. dollars are valuable all over the world
D) The Fed controls the international money market
E) internationalization of money will affect moneetary policy
- 7. Money is an international commodity that moves across continents almost as fast as it moves across the street. One of the things that lures money across international borders is the rate of interest. If interest rates are higher abroad than at home, American businesses and investors will move their money out of the USA and into countries with higher interest rates. When domestic interest rates are higher, the flow of money will reverse. /// This international money flows are another CONSTRAIN ON monetary policy. Suppose the federal government wants to slow the economy by limiting money-supply growth. Such tight-money policies will tend to raise interest rates in the USA. A higher interest rate is supposed to curb domestic investment and consumer spending. But those higher U.S. interest rates will also be an attraction for foreign money. People holding dollars abroad will want to move more money to the United States, where it can earn higher interest rates. Foreigners will also want to exchange their currencies for dollars, again in order to earn higher interest rates. /// As international money flows into the United States, the money supply will expand more quickly than the government desired. This will frustrate the government´s policy objectives and may force it to tighten the money supply even more. Capital inflows will also tend to increase the international value of the dollar, making it more difficult to sell US exports. In sum, the internationalization of money is one more problem the federal government has to worry about when it conducts monetary policies. QUESTION: The phrase "constraint on" is closest in meaning to: ...
A) increase for
B) example of
C) restriction on
D) advantage of
E) witness to
- 8. Money is an international commodity that moves across continents almost as fast as it moves across the street. One of the things that lures money across international borders is the rate of interest. If interest rates are higher abroad than at home, American businesses and investors will move their money out of the USA and into countries with higher interest rates. When domestic interest rates are higher, the flow of money will reverse. /// This international money flows are another constraint on monetary policy. Suppose the federal government wants to slow the economy by limiting money-supply growth. Such tight-money policies will tend to raise interest rates in the USA. A higher interest rate is supposed to curb domestic investment and consumer spending. But those higher U.S. interest rates will also be an attraction for foreign money. People holding dollars abroad will want to move more money to the United States, where it can earn higher interest rates. Foreigners will also want to exchange their currencies for dollars, again in order to earn higher interest rates. /// As international money flows into the United States, the money supply will expand more quickly than the government desired. This will frustrate the government´s policy objectives and may force it to tighten the money supply even more. Capital inflows will also tend to increase the international value of the dollar, making it more difficult to sell US exports. In sum, the internationalization of money is one more problem the federal government has to worry about when it conducts monetary policies. QUESTION: What is the purpose of the passage?
A) To argue for lower interest rates internationally
B) to encourage foreign investment
C) To gain support for the federal government
D) To discourage foreign investment
E) To discuss the effect of the flow of international money
- 9. Money is an international commodity that moves across continents almost as fast as it moves across the street. One of the things that lures money across international borders is the rate of interest. If interest rates are higher abroad than at home, American businesses and investors will move their money out of the USA and into countries with higher interest rates. When domestic interest rates are higher, the flow of money will reverse. /// This international money flows are another constraint on monetary policy. Suppose the federal government wants to slow the economy by limiting money-supply growth. Such tight-money policies will tend to raise interest rates in the USA. A higher interest rate is supposed to curb domestic investment and consumer spending. But those higher U.S. interest rates will also be an attraction for foreign money. People holding dollars abroad will want to move more money to the United States, where it can earn higher interest rates. Foreigners will also want to exchange their currencies for dollars, again in order to earn higher interest rates. /// As international money flows into the United States, the money supply will expand more quickly than the government desired. This will frustrate the government´s policy objectives and may force it to tighten the money supply even more. Capital inflows will also tend to increase the international value of the dollar, making it more difficult to sell US exports. In sum, the internationalization of money is one more problem the federal government has to worry about when it conducts monetary policies. QUESTION: Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?
A) A criticism of current monetary policy
B) A classification of monetary policies
C) An explanation of an issue in monetary policy
D) A response to a proposal for a change in monetary policy
E) An encouragement for monetary policy
- 10. Throughout the year, chimpanzee food is quite varied, but it is mainly vegetable material. At times, however, the Gombe Park is loaded with insects – termites, ants, caterpillars – and the chimpanzees will eat huge amounts of them. The chimpanzees´ remarkable behavior appears when they gather termites. According to Suzuki and van Lawick-Goodall, when chimpanzees see that termites have pushed open THEIR tunnels in the surface, they will go off to find a suitable termiting tool. It may look simple, but the job takes skill and patience. QUESTION: The word “their” in all capital letters, refers to:
A) the tunnels
B) the chimpanzees
C) Suzuky and van Lawik-Goodall
D) the readers
E) the termites
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