Act Practice Reading

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.

• as soon as her hands get wet.

• when the object is hidden under a carpet.

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

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. One can infer from the reading that_________

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

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

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. 12. The reading mainly deals with_________

• why so many ships and planes disappear in the Bermuda Triangle.

• the mysterious disappearances of ships and planes in the Bermuda Triangle.

• the location of the Bermuda Triangle.

• the frequency of the disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle.

• the unpredictable weather conditions in the Bermuda Triangle.

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

According to the reading,_________

• Vera Petrova’s father asks her why she keeps the old newspapers in the locked safe.

• the scientific research institute is not interested in Vera Petrova’s talent.

• Vera can’t perceive objects with her skin unless she is blindfold.

• there are several scientific research institutes which examine people like Vera.

• the special commission is made up by people who can also perceive objects with their skin.

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

What is the main idea of the following passage: "Despite numerous technological advancements, the essence of human communication remains rooted in the ability to convey emotions and ideas effectively. While gadgets and software have transformed the mediums through which we communicate, the core principles of empathy, clarity, and engagement continue to underpin successful interactions."?

• The importance of gadgets in communication.

• The evolution of communication mediums.

• The fundamental principles of effective communication.

• The role of software in transforming communication.

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

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• She don't like apples.

• He doesn't likes apples.

• They doesn't like apples.

• She doesn't like apples.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the main theme of the passage: 'In a world where technology is ever-evolving, the human touch remains irreplaceable. Despite the convenience of digital communication, face-to-face interactions foster deeper connections and understanding.'?

• The importance of technology in communication.

• The irreplaceable value of human interaction.

• The evolution of digital communication.

• The challenges of face-to-face communication.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The scientist was able to _______ the results of the experiment.'

• infer

• imply

• inferior

• implying

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb?

• She have been to the store.

• He has went to the store.

• They has gone to the store.

• She has gone to the store.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the literary device used in the sentence: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A