"When the cart reaches the top of the first hill, not only are riders’ stomachs screaming for mercy, but also the cart is at its maximum potential energy." In paragraph 3, the word maximum means

"(2) While growing up, he rarely felt segregated because of his skin color. This was not a common story for a black child, since most African Americans of his time were isolated from the white population." In paragraph 2, the word segregated means

"He was so steadfast in his studies that he became the first African American to receive a Ph.D. from Harvard." In paragraph 3, the word steadfast means

"In Atlanta, DuBois became a pioneer for the civil rights of African Americans. He wrote several books and organized many events to demonstrate against the segregation between whites and blacks." In this sentence from paragraph 4, the word demonstrate means

"1 I must here introduce a short digression. In the case of animals and plants with separated sexes, it is of course obvious that two individuals must always unite for each birth; but in the case of hermaphrodites this is far from obvious. Nevertheless there is reason to believe that with all hermaphrodites, two individuals, either occasionally, or habitually, concur for the reproduction of their kind. This view was long ago doubtfully suggested by Sprengel, Knight, and Kolreuter. We shall presently see its importance; but I must here treat the subject with extreme brevity, though I have the materials prepared for an ample discussion." In this sentence from the first paragraph of the passage, what does the word concur mean?

"track:1.To follow the tracks or traces of; to pursue by following the marks of the feet; to trace; to trail; as, to track a deer in the snow.2. A mark or impression left by the foot, either of man or beast; trace; vestige; footprint. Far from track of men. Milton.3. The entire lower surface of the foot;-said of birds, ect. 4. A road; a beaten path."

Which is the BEST meaning for track as it is used in this sentence?

"Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a $5 million award to support the development of a global network to track avian influenza, with the aim of monitoring the role of migratory birds."

"Feed: 1. To give food to; supply with nourishment: 2. To serve as food for 3. To provide for consumption, utilization, or operation 4. To minister to; gratify:"

Look at the dictionary entry. Which is the best meaning for feed as it is used in paragraph three?

"3 "The United States is already supporting efforts to develop animal surveillance and build diagnostic and laboratory capacity in at least 25 countries," said Dr. Dennis Carroll, Director of USAID's Avian and Pandemic Influenza Response Unit. "The GAINS program is an extension of our important work. The information GAINS produces will feed into systems to warn people about the movement of avian influenza. This network will significantly bolster our ability to support the international community in response to the virus."

"package: 1. a group, combination, or series of related parts or elements to be accepted or rejected as a single unit. 2. A bundle made up for transportation; a packet; a bale; a parcel; as, a package of goods. 3. A charge made for packing goods. 4. A duty formerly charged in the port of London on goods imported or exported by aliens, or by denizens who were the sons of aliens."

Which is the BEST meaning for package as it is used in this sentence?

"The entire award package totals $6 million, including a $1 million contribution from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."

"2 Spearheaded by the Wildlife Conservation Society, GAINS will work in countries situated along key migratory routes to improve the collection, coordination, and laboratory evaluation of samples from wild birds. The goal of this work is to enhance understanding of the role wild birds play in the movement of the avian flu virus around the world. In addition, GAINS will create, update, and make available to researchers data related to avian influenza surveillance and migratory bird activity."

The word migratory as used throughout this passage refers to

"(4) By interacting with and trading with newfound nations, explorers were able to bring back products that were exotic to their own shores." In paragraph 4, the word exotic means

"surplus grain overseas if a weak dollar makes it cheaper for foreigners to buy U.S. goods. 3 The dollar spent much of last week on the skids, flirting with its lowest level of the year against the Japanese yen...It also has lost ground to the euro." What does the word surplus mean in the context of this passage?

4 My meanderings into the shaded grove of poetry seemed like the perfect escape from my father’s medical mumbo jumbo until I realized in college that my literature professors often sounded as poetic as a ten-car pileup. I recall in particular one professor who asked us to read a poem by Alexander Pope called The Rape of the Lock, a humorous poem about a young man who cuts off a wisp of a young woman’s hair. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? Well, before I knew what was what, my young professor demanded that I “deconstruct” the poem and analyze it for evidence of what she called “commodity fetishism.” “I want to read the thing,” I told her, “Not pull it apart.” And when I asked her what commodity fetishism was, she looked at me as if I were some inferior life form. “Look it up!” Said she, frowning. I had to pull an all-nighter to finish that assignment in time. It wasn't long before she had me writing a paper on the evils of eurocentric curricula. I finally put my foot down when she demanded that I attend her lecture on the perils of Islamaphobia.

Which phrase from paragraph four of the selection is an example of jargon?

"I tried to keep up with the conversation as best I could, but when I heard phrases like myocardial infarction and fibromyalgia, I just knew I couldn’t hack it as a physician." Which statement best explains why this quotation from the selection includes slang?

"It wasn't long before she had me writing a paper on the evils of eurocentric curricula." Which statement BEST explains why this quotation from the selection includes jargon?

`Ancient Sumer was thought to have been established between 4500-4000 BC. What does "BC" stand for in dates on the Gregorian calendar (the calendar used in Western countries like the U.S. and Great Britain)?

"Since Joe is so good at fixing things, he decided to write his own DIY book for home-repair." What does the acronym DIY stand for?

STRAIGHT DOUGH VIENNA

One quart of water or milk,

One ounce of salt,

One ounce of sugar.

Stir well to thoroughly dissolve, and then add

Two yeast cakes,

Four quarts of flour,

One and one-half ounces of shortening.

Work to a smooth dough and then knead for ten minutes. Then place in a well-greased bowl, turning the dough over to thoroughly coat. This prevents a crust from forming on the dough.

Cover the bowl and set aside to raise for three and one-half hours. Now lay over the dough by pulling in toward the centre, the sides and ends of the dough until it forms a compact mass. Turn over the dough, cover and let rise for one hour. Now place on the moulding board and proceed to form into loaves, using the same method as in the sponge dough.

According to this recipe, how much sugar is needed?

Appropriate Host/Hostess Attire:

-Hosts/Hostesses should wear black trousers with a collared, long sleeve shirt. Dark dress shoes are also required. No sandals or open-toe shoes. Gold name tags should be pinned on the upper-left side of the shirt.

Qualifications:

- Applicants should have at least a full year of experience in the food and hospitality industry.

- Demonstrate the ability to work in a group or team environment.

- Applicants should be detail oriented; work well in a team environment, and enjoy serving customers in a positive, friendly and courteous manner.

- Should be honest and fun-loving

What sort of shoes is the Host or Hostess for Peyton's Grill expected to wear?

"If you are concerned about your intake of sugars, make sure that added sugars are not listed as one of the first few ingredients. Other names for added sugars include: corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice concentrate, maltose, dextrose, sucrose, honey, and maple syrup."

From this piece, what can be said about "dextrose"?

According to the instructions shown, what is a condition for the project to be successfully delivered to the customer?

Excerpt from Acquiring a Driver's License in Alabama by Tracy Wilson

The road test will allow potential licensees to demonstrate driving ability in their personal vehicle on a route assigned by the test examiner at that time. The license plates, registration, and insurance on the vehicle must be current. Vehicles not meeting this requirement will not be permitted for use on the road test. The vehicle must be driven to the test site by a licensed driver.

The purpose of this passage is

Excerpt from Energy from the Wind by Li Yung

4 Today’s wind machines are a lot like the old-fashioned windmills. These machines, called turbines, use blades to collect the wind’s energy. Instead of using that energy for simple tasks, though, turbines turn the energy into electricity. Today’s wind machines are built on huge towers that are hollow and made of strong steel. The blades, called rotors, are made of tough, light materials called fiberglass and polyester. Here’s how the wind machine works. The wind pushes on the blades, making them turn. The turning blades spin a shaft that is connected to a generator, a machine that makes electricity. This electricity is then sent along wires to homes, businesses, and schools. It is used to power all sorts of tools and machines, from computers to can openers.

How are windmills different from wind turbines?

Excerpt from Job Interview II http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Job_interview

A common type of job interview in the modern workplace is the behavioral interview. In this sort of interview, the interviewers tend to ask questions about general situations, with the candidate asked to describe how they did or would handle a specific problem. (2)The goal of the interview was to assess the candidate's ability to respond to the sorts of situations that the job may present them with. The questions asked will therefore be based on the job description, the performance indicators, the skills/personal qualities required, and (3)the interviewer's knowledge of operating in the role. The interviewer is interested (4)in the thought process used, the values of the candidate, and the outcome of the situation. Structured selection techniques have a better track record of identifying the soundest candidate than the old-style interview. (5)Typical behavioral interview questions may include.Describe a time you had to work with someone you didn't like.Tell me about a time when you had to stick by (6)a decision you had made, even though it made you very unpopular.How would you handle a boss you suspected of performing unethical actions? What was the last time you were late with a project?

According to the passage, which is NOT a reason why employers conduct "behavioral interviews"?

Excerpt from United States v. Robert Stevens US Supreme Court

A. This Court has recognized that some categories of speech lack First Amendment protection, because the speech has little or no expressive value and causes serious societal harms. Whether a given category of speech enjoys First Amendment protection depends upon a categorical balancing of the value of the speech against its societal costs.

By "serious social harms," the writer means

Telemarketing Calls http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/dncverifyalrt.htm

"2 * Check to see that your number is on the registry. You can verify that your number is on the registry two ways: online at DONOTCALL.GOV (click on ‘Verify A Registration’), or by calling 1-888-382-1222 (TTY 1-866-290-4236) from the phone number you wish to verify. Follow the prompts."

What should you do if you think your phone number has been on the Do Not Call Registry for 31 days and you yet you are still receiving phone calls from telemarketers?

"5 File a complaint. If your number has been on the registry for at least 31 days, and a telemarketer calls, complain to the FTC. Visit DONOTCALL.GOV or call 1-888-382-1222 (TTY 1-866-290-4236). You’ll need to provide the date of the call and the phone number or name of the company that called you. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit www.ftc.gov or call toll-free,

1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261."

What should you do if you registered your phone number with DONOTCALL.GOV and yet are still receiving telemarketer calls from companies you have not done any business with?

"2 * Check to see that your number is on the registry. You can verify that your number is on the registry two ways: online at DONOTCALL.GOV (click on ‘Verify A Registration’), or by calling 1-888-382-1222 (TTY 1-866-290-4236) from the phone number you wish to verify. Follow the prompts."

Why does the article include only toll-free telephone numbers?

Based on the information presented in the passage, in which state would a presidential candidate be LEAST LIKELY to campaign?

Excerpt from License Agreement by USATestprep, Inc.

"2) BY INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. CLICK ‘YES’ AND CONTINUE TO INSTALL THE GAME. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, CLICK ‘NO’ AND PROMPTLY RETURN THE ENTIRE PACKAGE TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND."

By "terms and conditions," the writer of this document means

Excerpt from Recommended Levels of Insulation (excerpt II) by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

"The type of insulation you should choose depends on how you will use it and on your budget. While closed-cell foam has a greater R-value and provides stronger resistance against moisture and air leakage, the material is also much denser and is more expensive to install. Open- cell foam is lighter and less expensive but should not be used below ground level where it could absorb water. Consult a professional insulation installer to decide what type of insulation is best for you."

In context, "greater R-value" corresponds with

Excerpt from Recommended Levels of Insulation (excerpt II) by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

"4 Foam-in-place insulation can be blown into walls, on attic surfaces, or under floors to insulate and reduce air leakage. You
can use the small pressurized cans of foam- in-place insulation to reduce air leakage in holes and cracks such as window and door frames, and electrical and plumbing penetrations.

5 There are two types of foam-in-place insulation: closed-cell and open-cell. Both are typically made with polyurethane. With closed-cell foam, the high-density cells are closed and filled with a gas that helps the foam expand to fill the spaces around it. Closed-cell foam is the most effective, with an insulation value of around R-6.2 per inch of thickness."

What is a difference between closed-cell foam-in-place insulation and open-cell foam-in-place insulation?

Excerpt from Acupuncture: Help or Hype? by Tracy Wilson

"5 Relatively few complications from the use of acupuncture have been reported to the FDA in light of the millions of people treated each year and the number of acupuncture needles used. Still, complications have resulted from inadequate sterilization of needles and from improper delivery of treatments. Practitioners should use a new set of disposable needles taken from a sealed package for each patient and should swab treatment sites with alcohol or another disinfectant before inserting needles. When not delivered properly, acupuncture can cause serious adverse effects, including infections and punctured organs."

Which detail belongs in paragraph 5 to help support the main idea of the paragraph?

Excerpt from Preventing Backovers in America's Driveways by National Highway Transportation Safety Administration

1 Vehicle backover injuries and deaths occur when someone, without a driver’s knowledge or awareness, is positioned behind a vehicle as the driver is backing out of a driveway or other parking spot. Most victims of backovers are the elderly and children.

2 To add to the tragedy of backover injuries and deaths, the driver is often a neighbor or relative. When a child is the victim, the driver may even be the child’s mother or father.

3 Since most of these heartbreaking incidents occur in private driveways rather than on the road, they are not typically included in traffic-crash fatality data. Therefore, experts often don’t agree on the exact number of children injured or killed in backover incidents each year.

4 But even one child who dies from a backover incident is one too many. Awareness and understanding of the problem are the first steps toward reducing the risk of backover deaths.

What inference does the passage support regarding backover data?

Excerpt from Product Review: Battery Chargers by Steve Dawson

"2 We conducted tests for battery strength and recharging capacity. First, we used each brand to operate a digital camera and a portable CD player. Digital cameras use large amounts of power for each picture taken, but portable CD players draw smaller amounts of power over a longer period. We determined the amount of power in each battery two ways. First, we counted the number of flashes from the camera. Second, we recorded the amount of playing time for the CD player. We then recharged the batteries and retested."

Why did the testers try the batteries in different devices?