True/False/Not Given

PASSAGE: Symptoms of the flu include fever and nasal congestion.

QUESTION: Stuffiness and elevated temperature are signs of the flu

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

PASSAGE: Habitation in outer space in huge stations is no longer just a dream, but a reality; the development of space hotels isnot far-off.

Question: The concept of the habitation of outer space by mankind is unimaginable

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Passage: This product causes the break-down of excess body fat and will help people shed pounds.

Question: This product helps people lose weight by eliminating extra fat in the body

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Passage: Australians believe that life should have a balance between work and leisure time. As a consequence, some studentsmay be critical of others who they perceive as doing nothing but study.

Question: Students who study all the time may receive positive comments from their colleagues

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Passage: Newton believed that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Question: Newton believed that action and reaction are created by force.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOTGIVEN

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Passage: Tourism has a profound impact both on the world economy, and because of the educative effect of travel and the effects on employment, on society itself.

Question: Tourism has a social impact because it promotes recreation

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

.Passage: A comedian will present a situation followed by an unexpected interpretation that is also apt.

Question: Most comedians use personal situations as a source of humour

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Passage: Kant and Freud felt that joke-telling relies on building up a psychic tension which is safely punctured by theludicrousness of the punchline.

Question: Kant believed that a successful joke involves the controlled release of nervous energy

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Passage: Understanding how consumers make decisions, and the crucial role of packaging in this process,has been a neglected area of research so far.

Question: Little research has been done on the link between packaging and consumers choosing a product

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Passage: Physical exercise helps control insulin levels, while ingesting fat combined with sugars and starches can cause surgesin insulin levels.

Question: Insulin levels rise sharply when foods with high levels of starch, sugar and fat are eaten

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2