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TOEFL READING (SEMI-FINAL EXAM)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

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1.

Which sentence best summarizes the passage?

a)

The pilot went to a place.

b)

The pilot is lost.

c)

The pilot forgot to bring a physical map.

d)

The plane is going to crash.

2.

What is the attitude of the churchgoers toward Minister Anderson?

a)

The townspeople agreed with him.

b)

The townspeople submitted themselves to him.

c)

He is celebrated by the people.

d)

The townspeople are worried that he is sick.

3.

What is the main idea of the passage?

a)

Nowadays, video-callling apps rule out all need for overseas travel.

b)

Person-to-person communication is needed to manage one's business affairs.

c)

Many conversations which once required overseas travel can now be made through video-calling apps.

d)

Even with the internet, people continue to travel abroad by ship or by plane.

4.

What can be inferred from the passage?

a)

Jenny and Terry had a fight.

b)

I had lunch all by myself.

c)

Jenny and Terry have hated each other all along

d)

Jenny is glaring at Terry.

5.

According to the passage, what are walking sticks?

a)

Dried twigs

b)

Camouflaging insects

c)

Persons in cosplay

d)

Species found in tropical regions

6.

Which of the following is an important summary of this paragraph?

a)

Minimalism is not useful.

b)

Minimalism is useful for some people.

c)

Minimalism is useful for improving health.

d)

Minimalism is enjoying time in the spotlight.

7.

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the wordl "incurred" as used in the paragraph?

a)

developed as a result of an action

b)

created as a result of an activity

c)

talked about as a result of anxiety

d)

delivered into as result of stress

8.

Which of the following is the main idea of this passage?

a)

avoid filing late

b)

filing early is advantageous

c)

filing early makes sure you aren't penalized

d)

filing late is foolish

9.

Which is not an example of a supporting detail?

a)

Taking care of taxes early is an investment in yourself.

b)

Filing early ensures you do not run the risk of being penalized.

c)

Filing early gives you peace of mind.

d)

Filing early always allows you to access return money earlier

10.

Is this sentence an example of fact or an opinion?

a)

not enough evidence

b)

fact

c)

opinion

d)

neither

11.

What is the author's purpose in this passage?

a)

To sway the reader to a certain point of view

b)

To inform the reader of the purpose of TV

c)

To discuss the origin of television

d)

To discourage the reader from using TV

12.

According to the passage, what is true of vegans?

a)

Vegans do not keep cats as pets.

b)

Vegans struggle to keep cats as pets.

c)

Vegans may faced an ethical dilemma when keeping cats as pets.

d)

Vegans may faced an medical when keeping cats as pets.

13.

What is the tone of this piece?

a)

conversational

b)

informative

c)

frustrated

d)

casual

14.

Which of the following is an accurate summary of the passage?

a)

Houseplants aren't for everyone.

b)

Houseplants clean the air.

c)

Houseplants are useful for everyone.

d)

Houseplants lend incredible ambiance to a home.

15.

Is the passage an example of compare, contrast or both?

a)

contrast

b)

both

c)

neither

d)

compare

16.

Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?

a)

Guardians are meticulous about schedules and have a sharp eye for proper procedures.

b)

Guardians have natural talent in managing goods and services.

c)

Guardians possess the moral fortitude and communal responsibility to maintain the social order of our time.

d)

Guardians also believe in law and order and honor customs and traditions.

17.

Which of the following is an unsubstantiated conclusion stated in the passage?

a)

Guardians have natural talents in managing goods and services.

b)

Guardians possess the communal responsibility to maintain the social order.

c)

Guardians are meticulous about schedules and have a sharp eye for proper procedures

d)

Guardians can uphold law and order, and despise those who disrespect authority.

18.

Which of the following provides supporting details that substantiate claim made in the last statement of the third paragraph?

a)

Guardians can have a lot of fun with their friends, but they are quite serous about their duties and responsibilities.

b)

Guardians are meticulous about schedules and have a sharp eye for proper procedures

c)

Guardians take pride in being dependable and trustworthy.

d)

Guardians are very comfortable winging it or blazing new trails.

19.

According to the first paragraph, which of the following job descriptions would best suit a guardian personality?

a)

a subordinate position tasked with filing papers and getting coffee

b)

a down-to-earth comedian who consistently garners the attention of his audience while maintaining a robust schedule?

c)

a staff finance associate in charge of budgetary oversight and corporate governance for a sixty-year-old company

d)

a trail-blazing executive producer of the salacious and provocative primetime sitcom that pushes the envelope and captivates viewers

20.

Which of the following is the author's principal motivation for writing this essay?

a)

To amuse readers in a comical fashion

b)

To provide a stark contrast between guardians and introverts

c)

To enlighten readers about the virtues of a guardian personality

d)

To express concern for the individuals burdened by the guardian gene