"Famine" means a state of extreme hunger due to an insufficient supply of food suffered by the population of an area. Natural causes, such as crop failures caused by adverse climatic conditions, have, since time immemorial, produced famine conditions.

What does "Famine" mean?

17th century attempts to preserve anatomical specimens brought about modern embalming, the preservation of the body after death by artificial chemical means. The most common agent used today is formaldehyde, which is infused to replace body fluids.

Embalming is .....................................................

The major points of your essay are clear to me; whereas, the details are still hazy.

hazy means ..........................................

I love playing crossword puzzle so much; but, my friend despises it

Do you participate in one of the more popular avocations, such as jogging, tennis, or stamp collecting?

avocations means .....................

How did Barry find a coin under the sand?

Why was the discovery of the wreck significant?

Read the text then answer the question!

Hurricanes generally occur in the North Atlantic from May through November, with the peak of the hurricane season in September, only rarely will they occur from December through April in that part of the ocean. The main reason for the occurrence of hurricanes during this period is that the temperature on the water’s surface is at its warmest and the humidity of the air is at its highest. Of the tropical storms that occur each year in the North Atlantic, only about five, on the average, are powerful enough to be called hurricanes. To be classified as a hurricane, a tropical storm must have winds reaching speeds of at least 117 kilometers per hour, but the winds are often much stronger than that; the winds of intense hurricanes can easily surpass 240 kilometers per hour.

The passage mainly discusses ……

Hurricanes generally occur in the North Atlantic from May through November, with the peak of the hurricane season in September, only rarely will they occur from December through April in that part of the ocean. The main reason for the occurrence of hurricanes during this period is that the temperature on the water’s surface is at its warmest and the humidity of the air is at its highest. Of the tropical storms that occur each year in the North Atlantic, only about five, on the average, are powerful enough to be called hurricanes. To be classified as a hurricane, a tropical storm must have winds reaching speeds of at least 117 kilometers per hour, but the winds are often much stronger than that; the winds of intense hurricanes can easily surpass 240 kilometers per hour.

The best title for this passage would be ……

IQ, or the Intelligence Quotient, is defined as the ratio of a patron’s mental age to chronological age, with the ratio multiplied by 100 to remove the decimal. Chronological age is easily determined; mental age is generally measured by some kind of standard test and is not so simple to define.in theory a standardized IQ test is set up to measure an individual’s ability to perform intellectual operations such as reasoning and problem solving. These intellectual operations are considered to represent intelligence.

In practice, it has been impossible to arrive at consensus as to which types of intellectual operations demonstrate intelligence. Furthermore, it has been impossible to devise a test without cultural bias, which is to say that any IQ tests so far proposed have been shown to reflect the culture of the test makers. Test takers from that culture world, it follows, score higher on such a test than test takers from a different culture with equal intelligence.

What type of information is included in the first paragraph?

The largest lake in the western United States is the Great Salt Lake, an island saltwater lake in north western Utah, just outside the state capital of Salt Lake city. Rivers and stream feed into the Great Salt Lake, but none drain out of it; this has a major influence on both tire salt content and the size of the lake.

Although the Great Salt Lake is fed by freshwater streams, it is actually saltier than the oceans of the world. The salt comes from more than two million tons of minerals that flow into the lake each year from the rivers and creeks that feed it. Sodium and chloride – the components of salt-comprise the large majority of the lake’s mineral content.

The Great Salt Lake can vary tremendously from its normal size of 1,200 square miles, depending on long-term weather conditions. During period of heavy rains, the size of the lake can swell tremendously from the huge amounts of water flowing into the lake from its feeder rivers and streams; in 1980 the lake even reached a size of 1,400 square miles. During periods of dry weather, the size of the lake decreases, sometimes drastically, due to evaporation.

How is the information in the passage organized?

The largest lake in the western United States is the Great Salt Lake, an island saltwater lake in north western Utah, just outside the state capital of Salt Lake city. Rivers and stream feed into the Great Salt Lake, but none drain out of it; this has a major influence on both tire salt content and the size of the lake.

Although the Great Salt Lake is fed by freshwater streams, it is actually saltier than the oceans of the world. The salt comes from more than two million tons of minerals that flow into the lake each year from the rivers and creeks that feed it. Sodium and chloride – the components of salt-comprise the large majority of the lake’s mineral content.

The Great Salt Lake can vary tremendously from its normal size of 1,200 square miles, depending on long-term weather conditions. During period of heavy rains, the size of the lake can swell tremendously from the huge amounts of water flowing into the lake from its feeder rivers and streams; in 1980 the lake even reached a size of 1,400 square miles. During periods of dry weather, the size of the lake decreases, sometimes drastically, due to evaporation.

The third paragraph contains information on ……

She managed to finish the race in spite of ________ the blisters on her feet.

Will you invite her to your wedding party?

       Will she ………… to your wedding party?

Have they changed the window of the laboratory?

    Has the window  of the laboratory ………..?

They reported that the troops were coming.

The troops ……………to have………….

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

_____ he had read the instructions several times, he knew what to do.

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

_____ riding a bicycle is good leg exercise, it does not use up a lot of calories.

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

Although thunder and lightening are produced at the same time, light waves travel faster _____, so we see the lightening before we hear the thunder.

Some estimates put the number as high as 300,000 in the United States alone.

^{No reliable data exist showing how many people have narcolepsy. ■A Unfortunately, there is also little knowledge about the causes of this illness. ■B Researchers suggest that the problem may stem from the immune system’s reacting abnormally to the brain’s chemical processes. ■C Further studies have shown a link between narcolepsy and a number of genes, although it is quite possible for an individual to have these genes and not develop the disease. ■D There are also cases of twins where one member has narcolepsy but the other does not. Thus, an explanation based on genetics alone is not adequate.}

This new form of manufacturing depended on the movement of goods to distant locations and a centralized source of laborers.

^{Before 1815 manufacturing in the United States had been done in homes or shops by skilled artisans. ■A As master craft workers, they imparted the knowledge of their trades to apprentices and journeymen. ■B In addition, women often worked in their homes part-time, making finished articles from raw material supplied by merchant capitalists. ■C After 181 5 this older form of manufacturing began to give way to factories with machinery tended by unskilled or semiskilled laborers. ■D Cheap transportation networks, the rise of cities, and the availability of capital and credit all stimulated the shift to factory production}

The need to circulate air to prevent such a blast could explain why the crew left two hatches open.

^{A possible explanation is that some event made the captain fear for the safety of the ship. ■A In fact, recently studied seismic records indicate that a violent earthquake, whose epicenter was on the seafloor in the region where the Mary Celeste was sailing, occurred some days before the ship’s discovery. ■B If the ship had been subjected to intense shocks caused by the quake, all abroad may have hastily abandoned ship to avoid what they imagined might be its imminent destruction from an explosion of the combustible cargo. ■C A severed rope found dangling from the side of the Mary Celeste suggests that the evacuees trailed behind in the lifeboat, attached to the ship, waiting for the crisis to pass. ■D Great waves may then have snapped the rope and capsized the smaller boat, whose occupants would have disappeared without a trace.}

Computers and Education

Education researchers have found that different people often have very different ways of learning and remembering information. For example, some students learn best by reading, some by listening, some by seeing, and some by actively engaging the subject. Accommodating this range of learning styles within the classroom presents a challenge to teachers, who already need to plan their classes so as to use their time most effectively. One tool that helps teachers meet the learning needs of their students is the computer.

To begin with, computers are fun to use, so they can maintain the attention of students. Computer programs can play music and sounds for students who learn by listening. In addition, they can display text for students who learn by reading. They can show multi - colored graphics, such as pictures and drawings, for students who learn by seeing. For instance, American children often have to learn the 50 states in their country. Clicking on a colorful map of the United States with a computer mouse can really help a student learn and remember where the different states are located.

Computers can also be helpful because they give instant feedback. Take again the example of learning the 50 states of the US. Most American children must also learn the capitals of each state. A computer program might ask a student, " What is the capital of New Mexico? " If the student responds Albuquerque, " the computer can instantly indicate that the answer is incorrect. Next, the student responds " Santa Fe. " This time, it flashes beautiful colors on the screen and says the words, " Good job! You are correct! " The student can then happily go on to the next question.

The ways in which a computer can be helpful for education are numerous , a device that can appeal to each student's learning style can significantly increase the effectiveness of instruction time , as well as allow each student to learn in the manner best suited for him or her As computer use becomes more and more common in classrooms , teachers will become more familiar with its benefits In addition, teachers and students are sure to discover many other wonderful aspects of computer - based learning.

Q. The word " goal " in paragraph 3 is closest meaning to?

Directions: An introductory sentence for a brief summary of the passage is provided below. Complete the summary by selecting the THREE answer choices that express the most important ideas in the passage. Some sentences do not belong in the summary because they express ideas that are not presented in the passage or are minor ideas in the passage.

First sentence: Charles Babbage developed the principles upon which modern computing is based and is considered the father of the modern computer.

The North Pole_____a latitude of 90 degrees north.

The Mayflower was bound for Virginia, but a hurricane _____ off course.

Rubber _____ from vulcanized silicones with a high molecular weight is difficult to distinguish from natural rubber.

We thank the many editors ____ assisted us in the preparation of this book.

Customs influence ____ and how they prepare, serve, and eat foods.

Even after the Revolutionary War, American importers obtained merchandise from Britain because British merchants understood American tastes, offered attractive prices, and ___________.

_____________ at home requires only three types of chemicals, several pieces of simple equipment, and running water.

Some people believe that crystals of certain minerals __________ curative powers.

The narrow blades of speed skates allow __________ speeds of up to 30 miles per hour.

R. M. Bartlett of Philadelphia _____________ the first private business college in the United States in 1843.

Reprhase to say the same:

You won't get a promotion if your work doesn't improve.

Rephrase to say the same:

The match was cancelled because it was raining. (TO)

Grandmother was sleeping _____________ on the sofa so the children walked _____________ out of the room.

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

Because it was so closely related to communication, _____ art form to develop.