STHP Mock Test | ME Academy Sukkur

READING COMPREHENSION

Q: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions given below 1-6

 

The Bermuda Triangle is an area in the western Atlantic Ocean. It is between Florida, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda. Many strange things have happened in this region. Boats, airplanes, and people have disappeared. Some say that this is just an urban legend. They try to explain the odd events. Others think that there is something paranormal at work. Let's look at some of the events and explanations.

In 1918 a US Navy ship called the USS Cyclops left Brazil. It was headed to Baltimore with 309 crew mates. Some say it was overloaded. But inspection records show that the ship was properly loaded and secured. The last time witnesses saw the USS Cyclops was in Barbados, where it made an unscheduled stop. Neither the boat nor the crew were ever seen again.

Many have tried to explain this disappearance. Some say the ship sank due to the heavy ore. Some note that the ship had one bad engine. They claim that it made an unscheduled stop because it was taking on water. But we are all left to wonder, because no wreckage or remains of the ship or its crew were ever found. It just disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle. The US Navy records this as the largest loss of life outside of combat in its history.

In 1945 the US Navy sent five combat planes on a training mission known as Flight 19. The pilots' compasses stopped working. Then they lost radio contact. This happened over the Bermuda Triangle. The pilots did not return to the base. Neither they nor their planes were ever found. The Navy sent another plane on a rescue mission on the same day. This plane had a thirteen-man crew. They were looking for the missing pilots or planes from Flight 19. But this rescue plane and its crew also disappeared.

The Navy looked into the incident. They think that the leader of Flight 19 made an error. Since the compasses on the planes weren't working, they think the pilots went the wrong way. Then the planes then ran out of fuel. They also think that the rescue plane exploded due to a gas leak. Since then, there have been many attempts to find wreckage from Flight 19. A treasurer hunter named Graham Hawkes searched for over 20 years. Yet nothing was ever found.

1: Based on the context in the FIRST paragraph, what is the meaning of the phrase urban legend?

• A story that has never been told

• A story often repeated but probably not true

• A story that is factually accurate

• A story that takes place in a large city

READING COMPREHENSION

Q: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions given below 1-6

 

The Bermuda Triangle is an area in the western Atlantic Ocean. It is between Florida, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda. Many strange things have happened in this region. Boats, airplanes, and people have disappeared. Some say that this is just an urban legend. They try to explain the odd events. Others think that there is something paranormal at work. Let's look at some of the events and explanations.

In 1918 a US Navy ship called the USS Cyclops left Brazil. It was headed to Baltimore with 309 crew mates. Some say it was overloaded. But inspection records show that the ship was properly loaded and secured. The last time witnesses saw the USS Cyclops was in Barbados, where it made an unscheduled stop. Neither the boat nor the crew were ever seen again.

Many have tried to explain this disappearance. Some say the ship sank due to the heavy ore. Some note that the ship had one bad engine. They claim that it made an unscheduled stop because it was taking on water. But we are all left to wonder, because no wreckage or remains of the ship or its crew were ever found. It just disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle. The US Navy records this as the largest loss of life outside of combat in its history.

In 1945 the US Navy sent five combat planes on a training mission known as Flight 19. The pilots' compasses stopped working. Then they lost radio contact. This happened over the Bermuda Triangle. The pilots did not return to the base. Neither they nor their planes were ever found. The Navy sent another plane on a rescue mission on the same day. This plane had a thirteen-man crew. They were looking for the missing pilots or planes from Flight 19. But this rescue plane and its crew also disappeared.

The Navy looked into the incident. They think that the leader of Flight 19 made an error. Since the compasses on the planes weren't working, they think the pilots went the wrong way. Then the planes then ran out of fuel. They also think that the rescue plane exploded due to a gas leak. Since then, there have been many attempts to find wreckage from Flight 19. A treasurer hunter named Graham Hawkes searched for over 20 years. Yet nothing was ever found.

2. Which best expresses the AUTHOR’S PURPOSE in the THIRD paragraph?

• To convince readers that the USS Cyclops was abducted by aliens.

• To entertain readers with funny anecdotes about the USS Cyclops.

• To share explanations about the disappearance of the USS Cyclops

• To compare the disappearance of the USS Cyclops with Flight 19.

READING COMPREHENSION

Q: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions given below 1-6

 

The Bermuda Triangle is an area in the western Atlantic Ocean. It is between Florida, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda. Many strange things have happened in this region. Boats, airplanes, and people have disappeared. Some say that this is just an urban legend. They try to explain the odd events. Others think that there is something paranormal at work. Let's look at some of the events and explanations.

In 1918 a US Navy ship called the USS Cyclops left Brazil. It was headed to Baltimore with 309 crew mates. Some say it was overloaded. But inspection records show that the ship was properly loaded and secured. The last time witnesses saw the USS Cyclops was in Barbados, where it made an unscheduled stop. Neither the boat nor the crew were ever seen again.

Many have tried to explain this disappearance. Some say the ship sank due to the heavy ore. Some note that the ship had one bad engine. They claim that it made an unscheduled stop because it was taking on water. But we are all left to wonder, because no wreckage or remains of the ship or its crew were ever found. It just disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle. The US Navy records this as the largest loss of life outside of combat in its history.

In 1945 the US Navy sent five combat planes on a training mission known as Flight 19. The pilots' compasses stopped working. Then they lost radio contact. This happened over the Bermuda Triangle. The pilots did not return to the base. Neither they nor their planes were ever found. The Navy sent another plane on a rescue mission on the same day. This plane had a thirteen-man crew. They were looking for the missing pilots or planes from Flight 19. But this rescue plane and its crew also disappeared.

The Navy looked into the incident. They think that the leader of Flight 19 made an error. Since the compasses on the planes weren't working, they think the pilots went the wrong way. Then the planes then ran out of fuel. They also think that the rescue plane exploded due to a gas leak. Since then, there have been many attempts to find wreckage from Flight 19. A treasurer hunter named Graham Hawkes searched for over 20 years. Yet nothing was ever found.

3. Which event happened FIRST?

• Flight 19 lost radio contact

• Graham Hawkes began looking for Flight 19.

• The plane searching for Flight 19 disappeared.

• The compasses on Flight 19 stopped working

READING COMPREHENSION

Q: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions given below 1-6

 

The Bermuda Triangle is an area in the western Atlantic Ocean. It is between Florida, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda. Many strange things have happened in this region. Boats, airplanes, and people have disappeared. Some say that this is just an urban legend. They try to explain the odd events. Others think that there is something paranormal at work. Let's look at some of the events and explanations.

In 1918 a US Navy ship called the USS Cyclops left Brazil. It was headed to Baltimore with 309 crew mates. Some say it was overloaded. But inspection records show that the ship was properly loaded and secured. The last time witnesses saw the USS Cyclops was in Barbados, where it made an unscheduled stop. Neither the boat nor the crew were ever seen again.

Many have tried to explain this disappearance. Some say the ship sank due to the heavy ore. Some note that the ship had one bad engine. They claim that it made an unscheduled stop because it was taking on water. But we are all left to wonder, because no wreckage or remains of the ship or its crew were ever found. It just disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle. The US Navy records this as the largest loss of life outside of combat in its history.

In 1945 the US Navy sent five combat planes on a training mission known as Flight 19. The pilots' compasses stopped working. Then they lost radio contact. This happened over the Bermuda Triangle. The pilots did not return to the base. Neither they nor their planes were ever found. The Navy sent another plane on a rescue mission on the same day. This plane had a thirteen-man crew. They were looking for the missing pilots or planes from Flight 19. But this rescue plane and its crew also disappeared.

The Navy looked into the incident. They think that the leader of Flight 19 made an error. Since the compasses on the planes weren't working, they think the pilots went the wrong way. Then the planes then ran out of fuel. They also think that the rescue plane exploded due to a gas leak. Since then, there have been many attempts to find wreckage from Flight 19. A treasurer hunter named Graham Hawkes searched for over 20 years. Yet nothing was ever found.

4. Which event happened LAST?

• The plane searching for Flight 19 disappeared.

• Graham Hawkes began looking for Flight 19

• The Navy lost radio contact with Flight 19.

• The Navy investigated Flight 19’s disappearance.

READING COMPREHENSION

Q: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions given below 1-6

 

The Bermuda Triangle is an area in the western Atlantic Ocean. It is between Florida, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda. Many strange things have happened in this region. Boats, airplanes, and people have disappeared. Some say that this is just an urban legend. They try to explain the odd events. Others think that there is something paranormal at work. Let's look at some of the events and explanations.

In 1918 a US Navy ship called the USS Cyclops left Brazil. It was headed to Baltimore with 309 crew mates. Some say it was overloaded. But inspection records show that the ship was properly loaded and secured. The last time witnesses saw the USS Cyclops was in Barbados, where it made an unscheduled stop. Neither the boat nor the crew were ever seen again.

Many have tried to explain this disappearance. Some say the ship sank due to the heavy ore. Some note that the ship had one bad engine. They claim that it made an unscheduled stop because it was taking on water. But we are all left to wonder, because no wreckage or remains of the ship or its crew were ever found. It just disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle. The US Navy records this as the largest loss of life outside of combat in its history.

In 1945 the US Navy sent five combat planes on a training mission known as Flight 19. The pilots' compasses stopped working. Then they lost radio contact. This happened over the Bermuda Triangle. The pilots did not return to the base. Neither they nor their planes were ever found. The Navy sent another plane on a rescue mission on the same day. This plane had a thirteen-man crew. They were looking for the missing pilots or planes from Flight 19. But this rescue plane and its crew also disappeared.

The Navy looked into the incident. They think that the leader of Flight 19 made an error. Since the compasses on the planes weren't working, they think the pilots went the wrong way. Then the planes then ran out of fuel. They also think that the rescue plane exploded due to a gas leak. Since then, there have been many attempts to find wreckage from Flight 19. A treasurer hunter named Graham Hawkes searched for over 20 years. Yet nothing was ever found.

5. Which statement is an OPINION?

• The Bermuda Triangle region is mysterious.

• Boats have disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle.

• The US Navy investigates disappearances.

• Mr. Hawkes didn’t find wreckage from Flight 19.

READING COMPREHENSION

Q: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions given below 1-6

 

The Bermuda Triangle is an area in the western Atlantic Ocean. It is between Florida, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda. Many strange things have happened in this region. Boats, airplanes, and people have disappeared. Some say that this is just an urban legend. They try to explain the odd events. Others think that there is something paranormal at work. Let's look at some of the events and explanations.

In 1918 a US Navy ship called the USS Cyclops left Brazil. It was headed to Baltimore with 309 crew mates. Some say it was overloaded. But inspection records show that the ship was properly loaded and secured. The last time witnesses saw the USS Cyclops was in Barbados, where it made an unscheduled stop. Neither the boat nor the crew were ever seen again.

Many have tried to explain this disappearance. Some say the ship sank due to the heavy ore. Some note that the ship had one bad engine. They claim that it made an unscheduled stop because it was taking on water. But we are all left to wonder, because no wreckage or remains of the ship or its crew were ever found. It just disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle. The US Navy records this as the largest loss of life outside of combat in its history.

In 1945 the US Navy sent five combat planes on a training mission known as Flight 19. The pilots' compasses stopped working. Then they lost radio contact. This happened over the Bermuda Triangle. The pilots did not return to the base. Neither they nor their planes were ever found. The Navy sent another plane on a rescue mission on the same day. This plane had a thirteen-man crew. They were looking for the missing pilots or planes from Flight 19. But this rescue plane and its crew also disappeared.

The Navy looked into the incident. They think that the leader of Flight 19 made an error. Since the compasses on the planes weren't working, they think the pilots went the wrong way. Then the planes then ran out of fuel. They also think that the rescue plane exploded due to a gas leak. Since then, there have been many attempts to find wreckage from Flight 19. A treasurer hunter named Graham Hawkes searched for over 20 years. Yet nothing was ever found.

6. Which of the following is TRUE?

• The Bermuda Triangle is in the Pacific Ocean.

• Flight 19 was overloaded with heavy metal ore

• There is proof of UFO activity in Bermuda.

• No wreckage from the USS Cyclops was found

VOCABULARY: SYNONYM

7. The imposter pretended to be a doctor, but his lack of medical knowledge soon became apparent.

• unpredictable

• impressive

• fake

• genuine

VOCABULARY: SYNONYM

8. Her exemplary work ethic and dedication to her job earned her promotion.

• wasteful

• seriousness

• outstanding

• tired

VOCABULARY: SYNONYM

9. The professor’s lecture was so coherent that even complex topics became easy to understand

• logical

• creative

• brief

• organized

10. Winning the championship game left the team feeling elated.

• tepid

• opulent

• overjoyed

• adamant.