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  • Which of the following statements best
    describes what the selection is mainly
    about?

    Harold observes that many people enjoy clearing trails.

    Harold learns how to dig up roots, remove bushes, and move rocks.

    Harold discovers an enjoyable and satisfying way to spend his Saturday.

    Harold finds that looking at the dogs in the pet store is a way to spend free time.


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  • The reading selection describes Harold's activities on a particular Saturday. Select the answer that lists Harold's activities in the order in which they occur in the selection.

    Harold decided to take a walk.
    Harold encountered his classmate Andy
    Hoffman.
    Harold worked all afternoon in the
    mountains.
    Harold decided to take a walk.
    Harold worked all afternoon in the
    mountains.
    Harold encountered his classmate Andy
    Hoffman.
    Harold encountered his classmate Andy
    Hoffman.
    Harold worked all afternoon in the
    mountains.
    Harold decided to take a walk.

    Harold worked all afternoon in the
    mountains.
    Harold decided to take a walk.
    Harold encountered his classmate Andy
    Hoffman.


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  • What did Andy and Harold do on the mountain?


    They looked for wildflowers.

    They slept late.

    They looked for gardening tools.

    They made a hiking trail.


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  • Which of the following is one of the writer’s possible purposes in writing the selection?


    to instruct readers on how to add colors to space photos

    to entertain readers with stories of early space flights that had no astronauts on board

    to inform readers about how photos were sent by the spacecraft Ranger 7

    to persuade readers to become more familiar with improvements in the field of television technology


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  • Colors are added to space photographs because


    they speed up transmission time.

    they make small details easier to see.

    they make the photos resemble television images.

    they turn the photos into beautiful home decorations.


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  • Which of the following is the main idea of paragraph 4?


    By looking at space photos, scientists learned that the moon’s surface was smoother than previously thought.
    Despite technical problems, the earliest space missions provided scientists with photos that contained much useful information.
    Photos transmitted from the earliest spacecraft indicate that the smallest of the moon’s craters are at least a few feet in width.
    Technical problems experienced by the earliest space missions have hindered later attempts by the United States to explore outer space.


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  • According to the selection, what characteristic do space photos and the images that appear on a television screen have in common?


    They are both shades of gray or brown.

    They are both sent about thirty times a second.

    They are both composed of many small, colorful dots.

    They are both made up of distinct horizontal lines.


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  • What information should you write on line H?


    the day you were born

    the date you filled out the application

    the date you can begin work

    the time you will wake up to start delivering papers


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  • What do the words on line 8 of the form mean?


    Do you have medical coverage for any of the following illnesses or conditions?

    Have you ever heard of any of the following illnesses or conditions?

    Have you received medical care for any of the following illnesses or conditions?

    Do you want Dr. Robertson to treat you for any of the following illnesses or conditions?


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  • Shown is a chart of the world’s ten largest lakes. Which lake has the greatest depth?


    Caspian Sea

    Baikal

    Tanganyika

    Aral


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  • On what pages would you look to find information about the ways trees affect the quality of the air?


    76-80
    91-94
    84-86
    87-90


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  • According to the chart shown, who was the President of the United States in 1832?


    John Adams
    James K. Polk

    Woodrow Wilson
    Andrew Jackson


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  • Which of the following statements uses propaganda?


    We have more than twenty brands of athletic shoes at the Sports Shop.

    You will run like a professional athlete in athletic shoes from the Sports Shop.

    Our staff is trained to help you get properly fitting athletic shoes at the Sports Shop.

    You will find athletic shoes specially designed for tennis, basketball, and other sports at the Sports Shop.


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  • A garden club to which you belong is
    landscaping the school yard. Your tasks are
    to plant a tree on the side of the school
    nearest the door, two bushes at the other end
    of the building, and a row of flowers in front
    of the school. Which one of these pictures
    shows how the school yard should look
    when you finish?


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  • What is the meaning of the note on the application?


    The class will meet for 10 weeks.

    A maximum of 10 students can attend the class.

    You must be at least 10 years old to register for a class.

    Classes with less than 10 students will be canceled.


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  • Below is part of the directions for attaching a portable radio to speakers:


    Insert the plug attached to the white wire in the hole marked with a + sign. Insert the plug attached to the black wire into the hole marked with a – sign. Move the switch to the “OFF” position.


    Which picture below shows that the directions have been followed correctly?


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  • The author uses the phrase from scratch in
    paragraph 3 of the selection. Which is the
    best definition for this phrase as it is used?

    made from organic flour

    made from unbleached flour

    made from a mix, but hand-decorated

    made without a prepared mix


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  • The authors’ attitude toward Peter in his
    youth could best be described as


    hero worship.

    historical objectivity.

    sympathetic respect.

    political bias.


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  • If the authors had included another topic
    from the life of Peter the Great, which of the
    following would be the most logical,
    appropriate, and well-connected to the
    information already given?

    Peter’s father, Tsar Alexis

    Peter’s taste in music

    Peter’s second marriage

    Peter’s accomplishments as tsar


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  • According to the selection, which statement
    is a fact?

    Peter was praised as “the father of the
    Russian Navy.”

    Peter learned to sail an abandoned boat.
    Peter was unhappy with having an
    arranged marriage at age sixteen.
    Peter recognized the importance of
    learning geography.


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  • How were Peter and Ivan related?


    They were brothers.

    They were half brothers.

    They were stepbrothers.

    They were not related


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  • Why did the hard clay of Miss Ethel’s yard
    become productive topsoil?

    She fertilized the yard with waste that
    some people might throw away.
    She was one of the earliest people to use
    artificial fertilizers on gardens.

    She planted the right vegetables and
    flowers to make the soil good.

    She had good instincts about the
    importance of big and little things.


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  • What will probably be true about the
    narrator and her house in the future?

    The garden will stop providing food for
    the narrator’s kitchen.
    The house will begin to seem like the
    narrator’s difficult child.

    The narrator will continue to give the
    house very good care.
    The house will be sold, and the narrator
    will buy a condo.


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  • Which is the best meaning of charm in
    paragraph 3 of the selection?

    grace

    locket on a bracelet
    trinket

    pleasing qualities


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  • Which of the following statements best
    describes the writer’s attitude toward the
    Wright brothers’ work in airplane design?

    The Wright brothers’ development of
    engine-powered aircraft resulted in gliders
    no longer being used.
    The Wright brothers’ use of the wind
    tunnel helped produce many
    improvements in the design of aircraft.
    The Wright brothers should not have used
    other people’s information about
    aerodynamics.
    The Wright brothers’ early experiments
    with gliders delayed the development of
    engine-powered flight.


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  • For future pilots, which of the following is
    the best summary of the selection?


    Successful aviation depends on knowing
    how air affects moving objects.
    The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is
    named for three famous pilots—Wilbur
    Wright, Orville Wright, and Frank S.
    Patterson.
    People who are interested in airplane
    design are likely to encounter inaccurate
    published information on the subject.

    On their first flight attempts, the Wright
    brothers were disappointed with the
    performance of their planes.


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  • Which of the following is one of the writer’s
    possible purposes in writing the selection?

    to inform readers about how aviation began

    to instruct readers about how to conduct experiments

    to entertain readers with stories about flying

    to persuade readers about the importance of airplanes


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  • The Wright brothers were able to improve
    their glider design because


    they developed reliable information from their own experiments.

    they had manufactured bicycles before designing airplanes.

    they studied other people’s research on wing design and the effects of wind.

    they took their first glider to North Carolina.


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  • If you wanted to find out if someone
    understands what this selection is mainly
    about, which one of the following questions
    is the best to ask?

    What were the runaway slaves’ names?

    What did the runaway slaves look like under the blanket?

    When did the runaway slaves escape from their plantation?

    Who helped the runaway slaves escape?


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  • If you wanted to tell the story of Nat and
    Elijah in a report on slavery, which of the
    following sentences would you probably
    NOT include?

    Slave-catchers with dogs were chasing them.

    Elijah shouted at Nat.

    A lot of slaves sneaked across the Ohio River to freedom.

    Nat and Elijah had to sleep in a deserted barn during the daytime.


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  • Based on this selection, what are Nat and
    Elijah most likely to do once they reach
    Cincinnati?

    travel farther north with new conductors

    look for a job

    return to Kentucky to help other slaves run away

    buy their driver new horses and a new wagon


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  • Which of the following is the best definition
    of the word driving in paragraph 17?


    urging

    steering

    following

    disturbing


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  • Which is the correct sequence of events in
    the story before Nat and Elijah reach the
    Ohio River?

    Nat hears dogs.
    Elijah and Nat hide under a blanket in a wagon.
    Elijah hears of people who help runaway slaves.
    Elijah and Nat hide in a barn.

    Elijah hears of people who help runaway slaves.
    Elijah and Nat hide in a barn.
    Elijah and Nat hide under a blanket in a wagon.
    Nat hears dogs.
    Elijah and Nat hide in a barn.
    Nat hears dogs.
    Elijah hears of people who help runaway slaves.
    Nat and Elijah get on a raft.
    Elijah and Nat hide under a blanket in a wagon.
    Nat hears dogs.
    Elijah and Nat hide in a barn.
    Elijah hears of people who help runaway slaves.


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  • Based on the information in the selection,
    which of the following statements is an
    opinion?

    The appropriateness of ATBs in
    wilderness settings should be given long
    and careful thought.
    Some responsible ATB clubs have
    developed rules of conduct and guides to
    safe riding.
    ATBs’ thick, knobby tires leave ruts in
    trails where water can accumulate and
    cause erosion.
    Ever since their introduction, ATBs have
    been criticized by hikers and nature
    groups.



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  • For responsible ATB riders, which of the
    following is the best summary of the
    selection?

    Observing guides to safe riding will
    promote safety and reduce the impact of
    ATBs on the wilderness.
    A continued dialogue with nature groups
    will lead to the opening up of new trails to
    ATB riders.
    In wilderness areas, walking and
    horseback riding are becoming less
    popular than ATB riding.
    Hikers and horseback riders fail to
    appreciate the excitement of ATB riding.


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  • The writer generally points out that ATBs
    can pose a threat to the wilderness. Which
    of the following sentences could be used in
    support of that point?

    ATB clubs have begun a dialogue with nature groups.

    Responsible ATB clubs have developed guides to safe riding.

    The wheels of ATBs leave ruts in hiking trails where water can accumulate.

    Ever since they were introduced, ATBs have been criticized by hikers.


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  • The selection states that the speed of ATBs can pose a threat to


    animals.
    trees.

    dune buggies.

    nature groups.


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  • Which of the following sentences is NOT
    directly stated but is an inference you could
    make from the selection?


    Harold discovers that hard work can be rewarding.

    Harold observed all kinds of people clearing hiking trails.

    Harold’s hands were covered with blisters after clearing trails.

    Mike and his family had gone on a weekend trip.


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  • Imagine that the narrator continues telling
    this story. What would be a logical and
    appropriate topic to discuss?

    early childhood and first school experience

    difficulties writing English reports

    other experiences with Grover

    choice of computer printer


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  • The narrator made cookies for Grover


    to gain praise.
    to help him study.

    because baking is fun.

    because there was little to do.


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