Reference, Transition, and Word in Context Practice (UTBK-SNBT)

The word "This experience" in paragraph 2 refers to...

• Leading an expedition to the South Pole

• The British team's problems

• Time spent with the Inuit in the Arctic

• Reaching the pole before Scott

The word "This" in the sentence 'They argue that if this continues…' refers to...

• Climate change

• Tree absorption of carbon

• Rapid deforestation

• Urban development

The word "it" in the sentence 'Today, it serves as the foundation of modern biology.' refers to...

• Darwin's voyage

• Skepticism of the theory

• Genetic research

• The theory of evolution by natural selection

The word "This change" in paragraph 2 refers to...

• Raising awareness about animals

• Shifting from research to advocacy

• Traveling the world

• Studying chimpanzees in Gombe

The word "These" in the last sentence refers to...

• Social consequences

• Governments

• Factories

• Cities

What is most likely the topic of the paragraph following this passage?

• The life of Charles Darwin and his voyage on the HMS Beagle

• A detailed explanation of the unique species found on the islands

• An overview of international organizations involved in conservation

• A history of tourism development in the Galápagos

• A comparison between the Galápagos Islands and other volcanic islands

What is most likely the topic of the paragraph following this passage?

• Case studies of cities successfully implementing renewable energy

• A description of how rural areas use energy differently

• The environmental effects of fossil fuels

• The history of electrical grids in cities

• Reasons why renewable energy should replace fossil fuels

What is most likely the topic of the paragraph following this passage

• The effect of remote work on family life

• Tools for managing remote teams

• Future policies for hybrid and flexible work arrangements

• The environmental impact of remote work

• Employee salaries in remote jobs

What is most likely the topic of the paragraph following this passage?

• The use of biodegradable materials in manufacturing

• The effects of microplastics on human health

• A timeline of plastic pollution over the decades

• How to recycle microplastics effectively

• Marine animals that are most affected by plastic

What is most likely the topic of the paragraph following this passage?

• The personal life of Johannes Gutenberg

• The role of the printing press in political revolutions

• The technological components of Gutenberg’s press

• Modern digital printing technology

• Book censorship in the 15th century