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SECTION 2
40 Questions
Read each passage carefully
and then answer the questions about it. For each
question, decide on
the basis of the
passage which one of the choices best answers the
question.
Typical
lemurs
are
primates
with
bodies
similar
to
those
of
monkeys
but
with
pointed
muzzles and large eyes; most have long,
bushy tails. Their fur is woolly and may be
colored red,
gray, brown, or black. The
name of the lemur stems from the Latin
lemurs
, the Roman name for
vampire-like
ghosts
of
the
dead,
which
these
large-eyed
creatures
were
thought
to
resemble.
Found
only
off
the
east
coast
of
Africa
on
the
island
of
Madagascar
and
neighboring
islands,
lemurs spend some time on the ground
but most often are in the trees, building nests
high in the
branches.
Besides
leaves,
lemurs
eat
eggs,
fruit,
insects,
and
small
animals.
They
are
active
throughout
the
day
and
night
and
are
reputed
to
be
gentle,
friendly
creatures.
Besides
typical
lemurs, the lemur
family includes avahi, aye-aye, loris and galogo.
However, contrary to popular
belief,
the
so-called
flying
lemur
is
not
even
a
primate,
much
less
a
true
lemur;
it
is,
in
fact,
a
member of an altogether different order
of mammals known as
Dermoptera
.
1.
The style of the passage is most like
that found in a
A. Biology
textbook
B. Novel about Madagascar
C. Zoologist
’
s
diary
D.
Tourist
’
s guidebook
E. Personal letter
2.
Which of the following would be the
best title for this passage?
A. The
Lemur: Friend or Foe?
B.
Madagascar
’
s Loneliness
Hunters
C. Facts About Lemurs
D. African Vampires
E. The
Diet of the Lemur
3.
According to
the passage, all of the following are true about
lemurs EXCEPT
A. They spend much of
their time in trees.
B. Most have long,
bushy tails.
C. The flying lemur is not
a true lemur.
D. They eat only fruits
and leaves
E. The body of the lemur
resembles the body of the monkery.
4.
The passage
suggests that
A. The
typical lemur is a member of an order of mammals
known as
Dermoptera
.
B. Flying lemurs are only active during
the night.
C. The lemur is not an
aggressive animal.
D. Lemurs spend most
of their time on the ground
E. Flying
lemurs can only be found on Madagascar and
neighboring islands.
5.
According to the passage, it is reasonable to
assume that
A. Flying
lemurs resemble typical lemurs.
B.
Typical lemurs are herbivores.
C. Their
large eyes mean that lemurs come out only at night
D. Aye-ayes are primates
E.
Lemurs
’
pointed muzzles give
them an excellent sense of smell.
Before a joint session of
Congress in January 1918, President Woodrow Wilson
outlined his
plan for a post-World War
I peace settlement. Known as the Fourteen Points,
Wilson
’
s plan is best
remembered for its first point, which
declared that international diplomacy should be
conducted in
the
open
and
that
quiet,
unpublicized
diplomacy
should
be
made
illegal.
Wilson
believed
that
public
diplomacy
would
end
the
threat
of
war
by
preventing
immoral
national
leaders
from
secretly plotting aggressive actions
against others.
Although Wilson was a highly
intelligent and well-meaning man, he lacked
insight into the
complexities
of
international
politics.
Contrary
to
Wilson
’
s
belief,
war
rarely
results
from
the
behind-
the-scenes
plotting
of
unscrupulous
national
leaders.
Rather,
war
usually
stems
from
unresolved
disagreements among nations---disagreements over
territory, access to resources, and
so
forth. Even if quiet diplomacy could be
eliminated, these disagreements would still
remain, as
would the threat of war.
6.
The second paragraph of this passage is
primarily about
A. A post-World War I
peace settlement
B.
Diplomacy
’
s role in
international politics
C. Disagreements
among nations
D. The actual causes of
war
E. The first point in
Wilson
’
s Fourteen Points
7. The attitude of the
writer toward the subject is
A.
Calculating
B. Suspicious
C.
Opinionated
D. Cheerful
E. Apologetic
8.
The author would most likely agree that war
between country A and country B would result
from which of
the following situations?
A. A dispute
over ownership of a piece of land bordering both
countries
B. An agreement by a leader
in country A to tax imports from a third country
C. The capture of a spy from country A
in country B
D. An unpublicized
agreement by country A to sell weapons to country
B
E. A secret alliance made between
country A and another country
9.
Why does the
author say that open diplomacy would not prevent
war?
A. Quiet diplomacy will always be
a part of international relations.
B.
War breaks out because immoral rulers make
decisions in secret.
C. Open diplomacy
is not a solution to the problems which lead to
war.
D. Disagreements over territory
and resources rarely lead to conflict
E. International relations are too
complex to be conducted in the public eye.
10.
All of the following questions can be
answered by the passage EXCEPT:
A. Does
the author think the Fourteen Points was a good
plan?
B. According to the author, why
does war usually start?
C. Did Wilson
support public diplomacy or concealed diplomacy?
D. Does the author feel he or she
understands international politics better than
Wilson did?
E. How does the author
think the threat of war could be eliminated for
good?
11.
Which of the following is the author
most likely to discuss next?
A.
Wilson
’
s domestic policies
in the post-World War I period.
B. The
impact of import taxes on foreign trade relations
C. An example of a war that resulted
from a territorial or resource dispute
D. The events leading up to World War I
E. Other examples of
Wilson
’
s intelligence
Live thy Life,
Young and
old,
Like yon oak,
Bright in
spring,
Line (5)
Living gold;
Summer-rich
Then: and then
Autumn-change,
Soberer-hued
(10)
Gold again.
All
his leaves
Fall
’
n
at length,
Look, he stands,
Trunk and bough,
(15)
Naked strength.
“
The
Oak,
”
by Alfred, Lord
Tennyson.
12.
In this poem,
the seasons represent different
A.
Kinds of trees
B. Times of day
C. Stages of life
D. Styles
of dress
E. Periods of history
13.
The
“
he
”
mentioned in line 13 refers to
A. The poet
B. Life
C. The oak
D. Autumn
E. The reader
14.
What does
“
Gold
again
”
in line 10 signify?
A. The arrival of autumn
B.
The richness of summer
C. The increased
wealth of the narrator
D. The color of
oak trees
E. The revival of the past
15.
During which season is the oak referred
to as
“
Living
gold
”
?
A. Spring
B. Summer
C. Autumn
D. Winter
E. This
description does not refer to a season
16.
With which of
the following statements about life would the
speaker be most likely to agree?
A.
People should live every period of their lives to
the fullest.
B. It is important to try
to accomplish something during
one
’
s lifetime.
C. Life is too short to spend time
doing unpleasent things.
D. The seasons
are unpredictable.
E. Trees are an
integral part of the enjoyment of life.
17.
All of the following can describe the
tone of the poem EXCEPT
A. Optimistic
B. Passionate
C. Pompous
D. Hopeful
E. Thoughtful
Tea
is
consumed
by
more
people
and
in
greater
amounts
than
any
other
beverage
in
the
world,
with
the
exception
of
water.
The
tea
plant,
from
whose
leaves
tea
is
made,
is
native
to
India, China, and Japan
and was first cultivated for use by the Chinese in
prehistoric times. The
plant, which is
characterized as an evergreen, can reach a height
of about thirty feet but is usually
pruned
down
to
three
or
four
feet
for
cultivation.
It
has
dark
green
leaves
and
cream-
colored,
fragrant blossoms.
Cultivation of the tea plant requires a
great deal of effort. The plant must grow in a
warm,
wet
climate
in
a
carefully
protected,
well-drained
area.
Its
leaves
must
be
picked
by
hand.
(Cultivation in North America has been
attempted, but was found to be impractical because
of a
shortage of cheap labor.) Today,
the plant is cultivated in the lands to which it
is native, as well as
in Sri Lanka,
Indonesia, Taiwan, and South America.
Tea was probably first used as a
vegetable relish and for medicinal purposes. In
the 1400s
Chinese and Japanese
Buddhists developed a semireligious ceremony
surrounding tea drinking. It
was
not
until
after
1700,
however,
that
tea
was
first
imported
into
Europe.
Today,
the
United
Kingdom imports more tea than does any
other nation--almost one-third of the
world
’
s production.
The United States is also a large
importer, but Americans have seemed to prefer
coffee ever since
the famous Boston Tea
Party in 1773.
18.
This passage
is mainly about
A. The tea plant
B. The uses of the tea plant
C. Tea drinking throughout history
D. The tea trade
E. The
cultivation of the tea plant
19.
According to
the passage, the tea plant
A. Was first
cultivated in Japan in prehistoric times
B. Requires well-drained soil to grow
properly
C. Is the largest import of
the United Kingdom.
D. Has odorless
flowers
E. Is native to South America
20.
Why is a large supply of cheap labor
important for the cultivation of tea?
A. Since the tea plant can reach a
height of thirty feet, several workers are
required to harvest
each plant.
B.
Since
tea
is
exported
all
over
the
world,
a
lot
of
people
are
needed
to
handle
the
trade
complications that
arise.