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1. ____ is defined in terms of British Thermal Units or Btu for short. (A) The heat (B) Heat (C) It is heat (D) Although heat
2. Neither Alaska ____ border on any other state. (A) as well as Hawaii (B) or Hawaii (C) nor Hawaii (D) and Hawaii
3. Biologists tell us that the earth has seen 500 million species of animals ____ or so. (A) during the last 3 billion years (B) it was during the last 3 billion years (C) while in the last 3 billion years (D) since the last 3 billion years
4. ____ in California is Mt. Lassen, which has not erupted since 1914. (A) Only the active volcano (B) The active only volcano (C) The active volcano only (D) The only active volcano
5. The fuel savings ____ by adequate home insulation are very significant. (A) that accomplished (B) that can be accomplished (C) can be accomplished (D) can be so accomplished
6. ____, Charles Goodyear, in 1829 discovered a method of vulcanizing rubber and by 1830 the rubber industry was firmly established. (A) A New England hardware merchant (B) He was a New England hardware merchant (C) Because a New England hardware merchant (D) A hardware merchant who was from New England
7. ____, plants use ordinary visible light to consume carbon dioxide from air and give off oxygen. (A) A process called photosynthesis which (B) Photosynthesis is a process by (C) By a process called photosynthesis (D) Photosynthesis is a process with
8. The size of the pupil in the eye ____ good indicator of a person's interest, emotion, attitude, and thought processes. (A) being the (B) is a (C) as the (D) the
9. Child Care I is the most widely read child care manual ever written, and its author, Benjamin Spock, is the most famous pediatrician ____ (A) ever living. (B) who lives. (C) ever lived. (D) who ever lived.
10. The relative size of an insect's wing is much greater than ____ (A) of a bird's wing. (B) that of a bird's wing. (C) a wing of a bird is. (D) that wing of a bird.
11. The rice yields more food per acre than any other grain, and more people depend on it than any other foodstuff. (A)The(B)any(C) grain(D)it
12. The speed of light varies considerably, depending on the medium through which it is moved. (A)considerably(B)on(C) through(D)moved
13. The Comanches were the most skillful horsemen of all the American Indians and ranked as the most powerful nomad on the plains of the Southwest.(A)The Comanches(B)skillful (C)as(D)nomad
14. Copper was the first metal used by man and is still of strong demand because it is a good conductor of electricity. (A)used(B) of (C)because(D)of
15. In 1872, Congress declared that Yellowstone to be the first national park. (A)In(B) that(C)to be(D)national
16. Among bees, the queen is never alone, but is always surrounded by a swarm of workers, whom guard, clean, and feed her. (A)Among(B)the queen(C)a swarm(D)whom
17. Ozone is extremely active chemically and succeeds in damaging any vegetation they comes in contact with. (A)extremely(B)in damaging(C) they (D) with
18. The natural conditions in the United States which most affecting manufacturers are factory power and labor supply. (A) which (B)affecting(C)factory power(D) labor
19. In 1927, the revolution struck the motion picture industry when the first important all-talking picture, The Jazz Singer, was a phenomenal success.(A)the (B)struck(C)when(D)all-talking
20. In the past, some of the most highly stressed areas in education was the moral improvement of students. (A)some(B) areas (C)was (D)improvement
21. What does the passage mainly discuss? (A) Bill Viola's technological skill (B) The aims of Bill Viola's work (C) Bill Viola's working methods (D) The video installations of Bill Viola
22. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a theme of Bill Viola's work? (A) Consciousness (B) Dreams (C) Beauty (D) Memory
23. The word "revelation" in line 3 is closet in meaning to (A) outcome. (B) explanation. (C) appearance. (D) disclosure.
24. According to the passage, how does Bill Viola achieve special effects? (A) By using filters (B) By skilled editing (C) By manipulating videotape (D) By installing videos
25. What does Bill Viola mean by the statement, "The medium is just the tool in this investigation."? (A) The videotape installations are only a means to explore Bill Viola's ideas. (B) Bill Viola's ideas can only be investigated through using advanced electronic equipment. (C) Without electronic technology it is impossible for Bill Viola to have ideas to explore. (D) Using videotape gives Bill Viola themes to investigate.
26. It can be inferred from the passage that Bill Viola's prime purpose for producing his work is to (A) trigger memory through visuals. (B) give people new experiences. (C) explore the natural world. (D) produce something of beauty.
27. The phrase "very little left to chance" (line 10) could be replaced by (A) practically nothing depends on luck. (B) a few things depend on good fortune. (C) nearly everything is carefully planned. (D) occasionally a chance is taken on editing.
28. The word "it" in line 17 refers to (A) created. (B) past. (C) transformed. (D) memory.
29. From the passage, it can be inferred that Bill Viola likes working alone because he (A) needs freedom in the studio. (B) creates while working. (C) doesn't trust technicians. (D) doesn't like interruptions.
30. Where in the passage does the author suggest that Bill Viola can lengthen time? (A) Lines 1-2 (B) Lines 8-9 (C) Lines 13-14 (D) Lines 17-18
31. What is the main topic of the passage? (A) The importance of repeated drafting in writing (B) The difficulties involved in producing good writing (C) The problems of conveying meaning to readers (D) The importance of reading good writing
32. The phrase "trains of thought" is closest in meaning to (A) ways of thinking. (B) connected ideas. (C) continuous concepts. (D) logical thinking.
33. Why does the author mention "short-term memory" in line 3? (A) To suggest that memories are not always accurate (B) To show the problems of writing down memories (C) To indicate the necessity for long-term memory (D) To explain short-term memory is inadequate for complex writing
34. According to the passage, readers sometimes have difficulty understanding texts because (A) they have no knowledge of the subject matter. (B) there is no opportunity for them to check their assumptions. (C) they assume that the texts are too difficult. (D) some ideas are unconnected in the texts.
35. It can be inferred from the passage that good writers (A) are self-centered. (B) consider their readers. (C) convey knowledge precisely. (D) explain every point.
36. The word "exposure" in line 9 could best be replaced by (A) access. (B) detection. (C) approach. (D) pursuit.
37. The author suggests that the best books about writing (A) contain explanations about grammar. (B) explain colloquial expressions. (C) include examples of good writing. (D) concentrate on writing skills.
38. The word "banal" in line 11 is closet in meaning to (A) weak. (B) poor. (C) common. (D) modest.
39. The word "this" in line 13 refers to (A) extensive drafting. (B) practical advice. (C) acknowledged key. (D) intensive exposure.
40. The passage supports which of the following conclusions? (A) Conveying meaning in writing is easier than in conversation. (B) Writing can be learned from a good manual. (C) There is no substitute for revision in good writing. (D) Writing is a biological process with its own styles.
41. The passage primarily discusses (A) painting. (B) history. (C) drama. (D) geography.
42. The word "discernible" in line 2 is closest in meaning to (A) visualize. (B) detractable. (C) recognizable. (D) impressionable.
43. According to the passage, Robert Wilson designs his plays to (A) provide fresh insights. (B) awaken critical senses. (C) encourage historical research. (D) display dramatic principles.
44. Robert Wilson says the way his characters move is more important than why, because they represent (A) paintings. (B) forms. (C) reasons. (D) functions.
45. The word "meditate" in line 9 could best be replaced by (A) concentrate. (B) imagine. (C) cogitate. (D) contemplate.
46. It can be inferred from the passage that Robert Wilson is more interested in the audience's (A) irrational feelings. (B) subconscious absorption. (C) perceptual ideas. (D) mental processes.
47. All of the following elements are present in a Robert Wilson play EXCEPT (A) causes and effects. (B) subliminal ideas. (C) symbolic actions. (D) fragmented images.
48. The word "it" in line 14 refers to (A) play. (B) precedent. (C) drama. (D) theater.
49. The word "rational" in line 16 is closet in meaning to (A) philosophical. (B) intellectual. (C) logical. (D) conceptual.
50. The passage supports which of the following conclusions? (A) R. W.'s drama is independent of traditional forms. (B) R. W.'s plays are based on ritualistic ideas. (C) R. W.'s "stories" are constructed around formal concepts. (D) R. W.'s constructs are founded on oriental philosophy.
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