Reading Bank 12

Read these sentences from paragraph 4 of the passage. “Like all levels of government, a local government needs money in order to get things done. A large part of the cost of public education is paid by local governments. Police and fire departments, public transportation, streets, and services such as garbage collection create other expenses. Most of a local government’s money comes from taxes, such as property and sales taxes.” What inference can be made from this paragraph?

• An income tax is the fairest kind of tax.

• Taxes help pay for emergency vehicles.

• Many people object to paying high taxes.

• The three levels of government share taxes.

Fill in a circle in each row to show whether the sentence belongs in a summary of the passage or not. You will fill in four circles. You might be worried that a big hotel will be built on your block.

• Yes

• No

3.Fill in a circle in each row to show whether the sentence belongs in a summary of the passage or not. You will fill in four circles.

County and city governments are examples of local governments.

• Yes

• No

3.Fill in a circle in each row to show whether the sentence belongs in a summary of the passage or not. You will fill in four circles.

Traffic tickets are usually handled in a courtroom.

• Yes

• No

5.Fill in a circle in each row to show whether the sentence belongs in a summary of the passage or not. You will fill in four circles.

Individuals have more power in local governments than in others.

• Yes

• No

Read these sentences from the passage. “With enough support, people may convince a member of the city council to write a bill to make a change. Then, the whole council votes on the bill. If such a bill passes, an idea that began as a way to deal with citizens’ concerns becomes law.” (paragraph 7) What idea is communicated by these sentences?

• An idea with widespread support may end up as a local law.

• People have to work with the entire city council, not just one member.

• Nothing can be accomplished if steps are not followed in a timely manner.

• It is the job of city council members to help citizens feel less concerned about problems.

Which sentence tells the point of view of the author of this passage?

• There is no point in trying to create any kind of change except locally.

• Those willing to work hard locally can bring about any change they want.

• Local government is the only type of government that is truly democratic.

• Regular citizens can be involved in local government and create change.

What reason supports the idea that people should share their opinion on local issues?

• People’s actions can have a real effect at the local level.

• People who think alike can meet by working on local issues.

• Local government is the most important kind of government.

• People who want to run for office should start in local government.

Read this sentence from the passage. “Americans who had served during the war in such distant places as the Pacific Islands now found them to be significantly more accessible.” (paragraph 3) Which word is the best synonym for accessible?

• nearby

• reachable

• attractive

• relaxing

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Tourism brings jobs and money to places.

• The end of World War II increased tourism.

• Tourism increased greatly in the 20th century.

• Jet planes and automobiles allowed tourism to grow.