WorksheetsReading test mix 1
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 7mins
The topic of this passage is
reactions to foods
food and nutrition
infants and allergies
a good diet
The word "symptoms” in line 8 is closest in meaning to ____.
indications
diet
diagnosis
prescriptions
According to the passage, the difficulty in diagnosing allergies to foods is due to ____.
the vast number of different foods we eat
lack of a proper treatment plan
the similarity of symptoms of the allergy to other problems
the use of prepared formula to feed babies
The author states that the reason that infants need to avoid certain foods related to allergies has to do with the infant’s ____.
lack of teeth
poor metabolism
underdeveloped intestinal tract
inability to swallow solid foods
The phrase “set off” in line 14 is closest in meaning to ____.
relieved
identified
avoided
triggered
Which of the following was a suggested treatment for migraines in the passage?
Eating more ripe bananas
Avoiding all Oriental foods
Getting plenty of sodium nitrate
Using Vitamin B in addition to a good diet
The word "hyperactive" in line 19 is closest in meaning to ____.
overly active
unusually low activity
excited
inquisitive
What can be inferred about babies from this passage?
They can eat almost anything.
They should have a carefully restricted diet as infants.
They gain little benefit from being breast fed.
They may become hyperactive if fed solid food too early.
The word "these" in line 20 refers to
food additives
food colorings
innutritious foods
foods high in salicylates
According to the article the Feingold diet is NOT ____.
verified by researchers as being consistently effective
available in book form
beneficial for hyperactive children
designed to eliminate foods containing certain food additives
What is the topic of this passage?
Important river towns
Getting started on the trip west
The advantages of traveling by wagon
Choosing a point of departure
The phrase “jump-off point" in line 1 in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _
a bridge across a river
a point of departure
a gathering place
a trading post
All of the following can be inferred from the passage about travel east of the Missouri EXCEPT that it ____.
was faster than in the West
was easier than in the West
took place on good roads
was usually by steamboat
The word "neophyte" in line 8 in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____.
eager
courageous
prosperous
inexperienced
The word "preeminent" in line 9 in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____.
oldest
superior
most easily reached
closest
Which of the cities that served as a jump-off point can be inferred from the passage to be farthest west?
Independence
St. Joseph
Westport
Fort Leavenworth
The word "striking" in line 14 in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____.
hitting
orienting
departing
marking
All of the following were mentioned in the passage as options for modes of transportation from the Missouri River to the West EXCEPT ____.
a wagon
a riverboat
a pack animal
a two-wheel cart
All of the following features of the covered wagon made it unattractive to the emigrants EXCEPT:
the speed at which it could travel
its bulk
its familiarity and size
its cost
The author implies in the passage that the early emigrants ____.
knew a lot about travel
were well stocked with provisions when they left their homes
left from the same place in Missouri
preferred wagon travel to other types of travel
The word "corresponds" in line 9 is closest in meaning to ____.
matches
includes
exposes
protects
According to paragraph 2, what does the pinon jay do for the pine tree?
It gives the tree important nutrition.
It provides a primary means of seed dissemination for pinon trees.
It keeps the tree free from parasites.
It helps the tree produce larger seeds.
According to paragraph 3, how does the blue pinon jay store the seeds for later?
By holding up to 50 in its mouth
By burying them in the ground
By protecting them in its nest
By allowing them to develop into new trees
The word "It" in line 19 refers to ____.
bacteria
mutualism
mycorrhiza
fungus
According to paragraph 5, what is an example of a mutual relationship?
An animal eating parasites from another
An animal licking the body of another
An animal providing protection for another
An animal keeping another awake and alert
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT an example of mutualism?
A plant and its fungi
Pollen transfer from one plant to another
The remora and the shark
A buffalo and an ox bird
The author mentions "the remora and the shark" in the passage in order to
explain the details behind a mutualist association
demonstrate a connection between an active parasite picker and host
show how one animal can benefit from the acts of another
give an example of one animal causing the suffering of another
Look at the four squares [_] that indicate where the following sentence can be added to the passage. They are completely safe and may possibly help us, hence a commensalism relationship.
Where would the sentence best fit?
[A]
[B]
[C]
[D]
Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence?
There are many types of creatures that are very well developed and have the strength to support other species.
Sometimes, the organisms supplying parasites are very harmful to their hosts.
Some animals are selfish and only cause damage to their hosts.
Organisms which must depend on others die easily because they are not strong.
The word "gradually" in line 45 is closest in meaning to ____.
slowly
increasingly
constantly
rapidly
The word "populated" in line 8 in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____.
inhabited
exiled
traveled
governed
The word "it" in line 15 in paragraph 3 refers to
arrival
extinction
climate
hunting
Why does the author mention "The invasion of New Zealand by the Europeans" in the passage?
To demonstrate its destructive effect on local ecosystems
To explain how many of New Zealand’s species came into being
To show the lack of responsibility that early settlers had toward new places
To draw a comparison to the way Australia expanded in the Pacific
According to paragraph 5, what is unique about the Pacific Islands?
They have a long history of traditional management approaches for marine resources.
They are home to rare and unique animals.
They are made up of 66% plant life.
They have all been damaged by European settlers.
The word "specimens" in line 31 in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to
genres
features
examples
images
According to paragraph 7, how has the Bering Sea aided life forms in the past?
By providing creatures with plentiful food
By being home to a diverse and varied ecosystem
By allowing transit across the great ice shelves in the Americas
By keeping creatures cool and comfortable in the ice
According to the passage, which of the following is true of walruses?
They protect the surrounding ecosystem by preventing over-fishing.
Their unique feeding habits enrich the ecosystem with nutrients.
They are solitary animals which hunt and eat by themselves.
They are usually found living in the deepest regions of the Bering Sea.
Look at the four squares [_] that indicate where the following sentence can be added to the passage.
Walruses blow the clams loose with a jet of water, then suck them from their shells.
Where would the sentence best fit?
[A]
[B]
[C]
[D]
Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence?
Although ecological impacts are not known, many species are largely dependent on animals occupying a sub-level.
The true biological diversity of all the walruses is revealed only below the species level.
Beavers and otters are strongly related to the walrus family because there is a clear cause-effect relationship.
There is a great deal that still needs to be learned about biological communities and ecosystems.
According to paragraph 9, what measures have been taken to protect sea creatures?
Protection agencies have begun guarding areas known for high fish population.
Destructive fishing methods such as drag-nets have been outlawed.
Agreements have been made to ensure that marine resources are used carefully.
Restrictions have been placed on amounts permitted to be fished in certain areas.
