TOEFL ITP RC - Niagara Falls

What is the major point that the author is making in this passage?

• Niagara Falls can be viewed form either the American side or the Canadian side

• A trip to the US isn't complete without a visit to Niagara Falls

• Niagara Falls has had an interesting history

• It has been necessary to protect the Falls from the many tourists who go there

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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According to the passage which of the following best describes Niagara Falls?

• Niagara Falls consists of two rivers, one Canadian and the other American.

• American Falls is considerably higher than Horseshoe Falls.

• The Niagara River has two falls, one in Canada and one in the United States.

• Although the Niagara River flows through the United States and Canada, the falls are only in the United States.

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The word "flock" in line 2 could best be replaced by

• come by plane

• come in large numbers

• come out of boredom

• come without knowing what they will see

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A "steamer" in line 8 is probably

• a bus

• a boat

• a walkway

• a park

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The expression "right up" in line 8 could best be replaced by

• turn to the right

• follow correct procedures

• travel upstream

• all the way up

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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The passage implies that tourists prefer to

• visit Niagara Falls during warmer weather

• see the falls from a great distance

• take a ride over the falls

• come to Niagara Falls for a winter vacation

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to the passage, why was Niagara Park created?

• To encourage tourists to visit Niagara Falls

• To show off the natural beauty of the Falls

• To protect the area around Niagara Falls

• To force Canada to open Queen Victoria Park

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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The word "jurisdiction" in line 17 is closest in meaning to

• view

• assistance

• taxation

• control

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The word "pristine" in line 18 is closest in meaning to

• pure and natural

• highly developed

• well-regulated

• overused

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The paragraph following the passage probably discusses

• additional ways to observe the Falls

• steps take by government agencies to protect the Falls

• a detailed description of the division of the falls between the United States and Canada

• further problems that are destroying the area around the falls

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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