How Does Brain Work? Theories about how brain works remain a topic of debate. It is agreed, though, that the hippocampus, a part of the brain, is undeniably important for memory. When we experience something, the information is sent via our senses to the hippocampus, where it is processed. Scientists believe that brain cells called neurons first transform the sensory stimuli we experience into images in our immediate memory. Then, these images are sent to the hippocampus and stored temporarily in short-term memory. In the hippocampus, information is organized, and it is during this process that parts of the image of our experience fade away. Finally, certain information is then transferred to long-term memory in a section in the frontal lobe of the brain known as the cerebral cortex. Scientists think this process may happen while we are sleeping, but exactly how the information is transferred from one area of the brain to another is a mystery. 4. This reading is mainly concerned with__________

how human brain processes and stores information.

why some of the information in short-term memory fades away.

illness that results in severe memory loss.

the importance of neurons in transferring sensory stimuli.

People With Extraordinary Abilities Fictional stories about people who have extraordinary abilities have always attracted people’s attention. One of them is the story of Vera Petrova, who is able to perceive things with different parts of her skin, and through solid walls. One day she comes into his father’s office and puts her hands on the door of a locked safe. Suddenly she asks her father why he keeps so many old newspapers locked away there. Vera’s curious talent is brought to the notice of a scientific research institute and she is given a series of tests by a special commission. During these tests she manages to read a newspaper through an opaque screen and then she describes the figures and colors of a picture hidden under a carpet. During all these tests Vera is blindfolded; and, indeed, except when blindfolded she lacks the ability to perceive things with her skin. It was also found that although she could perceive things with her fingers, this ability ceased the moment her hands were wet. 7. As we understand from the reading, Vera Petrova_________

is not the only fictional character who has extraordinary abilities.

can only perceive things with her fingers.

fails most of the tests administered by a special commission.

perceives the objects only when her fingers are wet.

People With Extraordinary Abilities Fictional stories about people who have extraordinary abilities have always attracted people’s attention. One of them is the story of Vera Petrova, who is able to perceive things with different parts of her skin, and through solid walls. One day she comes into his father’s office and puts her hands on the door of a locked safe. Suddenly she asks her father why he keeps so many old newspapers locked away there. Vera’s curious talent is brought to the notice of a scientific research institute and she is given a series of tests by a special commission. During these tests she manages to read a newspaper through an opaque screen and then she describes the figures and colors of a picture hidden under a carpet. During all these tests Vera is blindfolded; and, indeed, except when blindfolded she lacks the ability to perceive things with her skin. It was also found that although she could perceive things with her fingers, this ability ceased the moment her hands were wet. 8. It is pointed out in the reading that Vera Petrova loses the ability to perceive objects with her fingers_________

when her father first notices this ability.

when she is asked to read a newspaper through an opaque screen.

after she is given a series of tests.

when the object is hidden under a carpet.

The Bermuda Triangle The Bermuda Triangle occupies a disturbing and almost unbelievable place in the world’s catalog of unexplained mysteries. More than a hundred planes and ships have vanished in this area into the air since 1945, and more than a thousand lives have been lost, without a single body or even a piece wreckage from the vanishing planes or ships having been found. Many of the planes concerned have vanished while in normal radio contact with their base until the very moment of their disappearance, while others have radioed the most extraordinary messages, implying that they could not get their instruments to function, that their compasses were spinning, that the sky had turned yellow and hazy on a clear day, and the ocean, which was calm nearby, didn’t look right without further clarification of what was wrong. 10. One can infer from the reading that_________

the first mention of disappearances in the area was made in 1945.

the wreckages of some ships and planes have been found in the Bermuda Triangle.

the number of incidents involving lost ships is no larger than that of any other heavily traveled region of the world.

the ships. and the planes couldn’t contact their base due to the lack of equipment.

the weather in Bermuda Triangle is always stormy.

The Bermuda Triangle The Bermuda Triangle occupies a disturbing and almost unbelievable place in the world’s catalog of unexplained mysteries. More than a hundred planes and ships have vanished in this area into the air since 1945, and more than a thousand lives have been lost, without a single body or even a piece wreckage from the vanishing planes or ships having been found. Many of the planes concerned have vanished while in normal radio contact with their base until the very moment of their disappearance, while others have radioed the most extraordinary messages, implying that they could not get their instruments to function, that their compasses were spinning, that the sky had turned yellow and hazy on a clear day, and the ocean, which was calm nearby, didn’t look right without further clarification of what was wrong. 11. It is pointed out in the passage that_________

most of the missing planes could contact with their base by their own special means until the very moment of disappearing.

thousands of people lost their lives in the Bermuda Triangle in 1945.

all of the disappearances happened during the daytime.

the Bermuda Triangle mystery was solved in 1945.

the ocean floor near Bermuda, highly unexplored, is host to many strange phenomena.

Opera Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor’s dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra. 13. It is pointed out in the reading that opera_________

is a drama sung with the accompaniment of an orchestra.

has developed under the influence of musical theater.

is not a high-budget production.

is the most complex of all the performing arts.

Opera Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor’s dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra. 14. We can understand from the reading that_________

orchestras in operas can vary considerably in size.

people are captivated more by opera than musical theater.

drama in opera is more important than the music.

musical theater relies above all on music.

there is an argument over whether the music is important or the words in opera.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way. Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today. What is the main idea?

Soccer is important at the Olympics.

Soccer is also called football.

Soccer is played by men and women.

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.

Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.

Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.

Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.

Dolphins are very smart animals. They even have their own language. They talk to each other with clicks, whistles, and grunts. Scientists have been studying this dolphin language. They hope that in the future, people and dolphins will be able to talk to each other. This paragraph mainly tells:

how dolpins are different from fish

which scientists are studying languages

Do you enjoy kites? If you order right away, we will give you directions for making kites out of all kinds of materials-sticks, straws, socks, and more. All of this for only $10.95. Hurry! Time is limited. What is this ad trying to get the reader to do?

Buy information about kite making.

buy information about sticks and straws.

Buy information about sock puppets.

If you are unfamiliar with a newspaper article's content, how can the captions, graphs, and/or pictures help you?

they provide visuals to help you understand the information

they ask you to remember what the article was about

The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides. Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird

The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds

It was placed on the endangered species list

It was dying out because of pesticides

There are many benefits associated with living on campus during your first year of college. College students who live on campus generally have access to more services close to where they live. In what way is the second sentence related to the first sentence?

It restates the idea found in the first.

Some people like rainy, dreary days better than days with lots of sunshine. There are several reasons they give for this preference. Some say it is easier to focus on work when it is not clear and sunny outdoors. Others like the cooler temperatures that a rainy day often brings, especially during the summer months. There are a number of people who just enjoy staying inside and taking a nap on a rainy day. Any of these could be a good reason to take advantage of the next rainy day. From the passage, the reader can infer that:

People have different weather preferences.

Rainy days are more productive than sunny days.

Everyone should take a nap on rainy days.

Writing for a newspaper is different from other types of writing. While the journalist is telling a story, he or she must do it in a different way. The main points of the article should be covered in the first two paragraphs. Then, details may be added in succeeding paragraphs. The writer of the passage is____.

contrasting newspaper writing with other types of writing

telling about the many different styles of writing

proposing that all writing should be done newspaper-style

trying to convince the reader to write for a newspaper

Lucy was furious about her spelling grade. She kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom. Why does the author use the word furious instead of mad in the example above?

Furious is a fancier word than mad.

The business of tennis clothes has grown astoundingly in past few years. Over $250 million is spent annually on the trapping of tennis. Apparently everyone wants to look like a pro, even though 20% of the clientele has never even played the game. Manufacturers pay the stars lucrative fees for wearing their brands of clothes and wielding their racquets on center court. Chris Evert-Lloyd, for example, is rumored to have signed a five-year contract for $5 million with Ellesse, a producer of fancy, expensive tennis wear. John McEnroe received a reported $600,000 for playing with a Dunlop racquet, $330,000 for sporting Tacchini clothes, and $100,000 for typing his Nike tennis shoes. Obviously, in a bad year, these stars would have made more as fashion models than as athletes. Not only tennis players get free clothing, but also all the people involved in the game the referees, lines people, ball boys and girls are living advertisements for tennis wear producers. Where, traditionally, conservative white clothing was required for the entire tennis coterie, changing times have seen a new vogue in tennis outfits. Flamboyant colors, designers' nameplates, geometric figures, and bold lines distinguish the new tennis togs from their predecessors. Question: 2.It is stated that John McEnroe …........

Must have earned over $1 million for endorsing tennis products

Wore flamboyant clothings on the court

Was a fashion model more than he was a tennis player

Wore tennis clothings with geometric figures and bold lines

Marie Curie was a Polish-born French scientist who, with her husband, Pierre Curie (1859-1906), was an early investigator of radioactivity. From 1896, the Curies worked together. building on the results of Henri Becquerel, who had discovered radioactivity from uranium salts. Marie Curie discovered that thorium also emits radiation and found that the mineral pitchblende was even more radioactive than could be accounted for by any uranium and thorium content. The Curies then carried out an exhaustive search and in July 1898 announced the discovery of polonium, followed in December of that year with the discovery of radium. They shared the 1903 Nobel Prize for physics with Becquerel for the discovery of radioactivity. The Curies did not participate in Becquerel’s discovery but investigated radioactivity and gave the phenomenon its name. Marie Curie went on to study the chemistry and medical applications of radium, and was awarded the 1911 Nobel Prize for chemistry in recognition of her work in isolating the pure metal. At the outbreak of World War I in 1914. Marie Curie helped to equip ambulances with X-ray equipment and drove the ambulances to the front lines. The International Red Cross made her head head of its Radiological Service. She taught medical orde lies and doctors how to use the new technique. By the late 1920s, her health began to deteriorate: continued exposure to high-energy radiation had given her leukemia. She entered a sanatorium and died on July 4, 1934. Throughout much of her life, Marie Curie was poor, and the painstaking radium extractions were carried out in primitive conditions. The Curies refused to patent any of their discoveries, wanting them to benefit everyone freely. They used the Nobel Prize money and other financial rewards to finance further research. One of the outstanding applications of their work has been the use of radiation to treat cancer, one form of which cost Marie Curie her life. Question: 8.Why didn’t the Curies patent their discoveries?

They wanted their research to be used freely

They already had some money from Nobel Prize

They were considered wealthy at that time

Becquerel had already patented their discoveries

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30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

I took Angie, the one with the freckles to the movie last night.

I took Angie, the one with the freckles, to the movie last night.

I took Angie the one with the freckles, to the movie last night.

I took Angie, the one with the freckles, to the movie, last night.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

Jeremy, and I, have had our share of arguments.

Jeremy and I, have had our share of arguments.

Jeremy and I have had our share of arguments.

Jeremy and I have had, our share of arguments.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

You are I am sure, telling the truth.

Your are, I am sure, telling the truth.

You are, I am sure telling the truth.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

She left Albany, New York, on January 18 of that year.

She left Albany New York on January 18, of that year.

She left Albany New York, on January 18 of that year.

She left Albany New York, on January 18, of that year.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

Although, you may be right I cannot take your word for it.

Although, you may be right, I cannot take your word for it.

Although you may be right I cannot take your word for it.

Although you may be right, I cannot take your word for it.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

Jameses new car was parked in the driveway.

James new car was parked in the driveway.

James’s new car was parked in the driveway.

Jame's new car was parked in the driveway.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Glen and Willma usually ( ) their washing on weekends.

are done

having been doing

have done

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

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Reading Comprehension SE 1

Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

Glen and Willma usually ( ) their washing on weekends.

Sandy ( ) in the library when I saw her two hours ago.

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