WorksheetsTOEFL Preparation
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
I am sure Dylan would have regretted it if he _______ to take the offer.
would agree
did agree
had agreed
would have agreed
I'll help you out with your first project _______ you promise to do the same for me some time
as long as
as well as
as soon as
as good as
Sadly, our inn turned out to be a(n) _______ distance from downtown
sizeable
considerable
extensive
substantial
_______ harshly he may speak to you, you can be sure that he has only your best interests at heart
Although
Whereas
Whether
However
I wish my brother and father would settle their _______ and start talking to each other again
arguments
disagreements
problems
differences
The author mentions “the most highly disciplined military unit on parade” in the passage in order to
describe the aggressive nature of a school of fish
provide an example of a way that military units travel
create a mental image of the movement of a school of fish
contrast the movement of a military unit with that of a school of fish
The word “hordes” in the passage is closest in meaning to
shapes
masses
pairs
patterns
All of the following are stated in the passage about schooling EXCEPT that
it is quite common
it can involve large number of fish
it can involve a number of different fish behaviors
it is fully understood
Which fish would be least likely to be in a school?
A large, older fish
A smaller, colorful fish
A young, hungry fish
A tiny, shiny fish
1. Look at the four squares [ ] that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage.
These may take the shape, for example, of wedges, triangles, spheres, or ovals.
Where would the sentence above best fit? ____
10A
10B
10C
10D
Why does the man go to see the professor?
To find out how to distinguish between different types of whale songs
To request permission to change the topic of his paper
To discuss the difference between using the Internet and using books to find sources
To get help locating some information for his paper
What is the topic of the man’s paper?
How whales hold their breath
Whale migration patterns
Characteristics of whale habitats
The differences between the circulatory system of whales and that of other mammals
What is the professor’s attitude toward the man’s question about how whales hold their breath?
She thinks he should not spend any more time looking for the answer
She is surprised because she has already addressed this question in class
She dismisses it as unimportant
She is disappointed that he does not already know the answer
Why does the professor mention the limited time students have to complete their papers?
To suggest that looking at research on the Internet is a good way to save time
To point out that the library has reduced the amount of time it is open each day
To indicate her expectations for the amount of research to be done for the paper
To emphasize the importance of starting to write the paper a couple of weeks before it is due
According to the professor, how does a whale conserve oxygen while underwater? Choose 2 answers
Its heart rate decreases
Its lung capacity temporarily increases
It slows the pace of its swimming
Blood flow to certain organs is decreased
