WorksheetsMINI TOEFL
Total questions: 112
Worksheet time: 6hrs 31mins
PART 1 : READING
CONTINUE
CONTINUE
Forces other than damaging winds are also at work inside tornadoes. Sometimes, as the writhing, twisting funnel passes over a house, the walls and ceiling burst apart as if a bomb had gone off inside. This explosion is caused by the low air pressure at the center of a tornado.
The pressure at the center of a tornado is usually 13 pounds per square inch. However, inside the house the air pressure is normal, about 15 pounds per square inch. The difference of 2 pounds per square inch between the inside and outside pressure may not seem like much. But suppose a tornado funnel passes over a small building that measures 20 by 10 by 10 feet. On each square inch of the building, there is 2 pounds of pressure from the inside that is not balanced by air pressure outside the building. On the ceiling, that adds up to an unbalanced pressure of 57, 600 pounds. The pressure on the four walls adds up to 172,800 pounds.
If windows are open in the building, some of the inside air will rush out through them. This will balance the pressure inside and outside the building. But if the windows are shut tightly, the enormous inside pressure may cause the building to burst.
Unfortunately, heavy rain and hail often occur in thunderstorms that later produce tornadoes. So people frequently shut all windows to protect their property. This may cause far worse damage later. For the same reason, tornado cellars must have an air vent. Otherwise, the cellar door might be blown out when a tornado passes over it.
Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?
How tornadoes can be prevented
When tornadoes usually occur
Where tornadoes are formed
Why tornadoes cause so much damage
Forces other than damaging winds are also at work inside tornadoes. Sometimes, as the writhing, twisting funnel passes over a house, the walls and ceiling burst apart as if a bomb had gone off inside. This explosion is caused by the low air pressure at the center of a tornado.
In line 2, the word "funnel" refers to which of the following?
A bomb
A house
A tornado
An explosion
Forces other than damaging winds are also at work inside tornadoes. Sometimes, as the writhing, twisting funnel passes over a house, the walls and ceiling burst apart as if a bomb had gone off inside. This explosion is caused by the low air pressure at the center of a tornado.
The pressure at the center of a tornado is usually 13 pounds per square inch. However, inside the house the air pressure is normal, about 15 pounds per square inch. The difference of 2 pounds per square inch between the inside and outside pressure may not seem like much. But suppose a tornado funnel passes over a small building that measures 20 by 10 by 10 feet. On each square inch of the building, there is 2 pounds of pressure from the inside that is not balanced by air pressure outside the building. On the ceiling, that adds up to an unbalanced pressure of 57, 600 pounds. The pressure on the four walls adds up to 172,800 pounds.
If windows are open in the building, some of the inside air will rush out through them. This will balance the pressure inside and outside the building. But if the windows are shut tightly, the enormous inside pressure may cause the building to burst.
Unfortunately, heavy rain and hail often occur in thunderstorms that later produce tornadoes. So people frequently shut all windows to protect their property. This may cause far worse damage later. For the same reason, tornado cellars must have an air vent. Otherwise, the cellar door might be blown out when a tornado passes over it.
According to the passage, tornadoes can destroy buildings because the
force of a tornado increases the air pressure in a building
air pressure at the center of a tornado is over 172,000 pounds
weight of a tornado can crush a building's roof when it passes overhead
air pressure inside a tornado is less than the air pressure inside a building
Forces other than damaging winds are also at work inside tornadoes. Sometimes, as the writhing, twisting funnel passes over a house, the walls and ceiling burst apart as if a bomb had gone off inside. This explosion is caused by the low air pressure at the center of a tornado.
The pressure at the center of a tornado is usually 13 pounds per square inch. However, inside the house the air pressure is normal, about 15 pounds per square inch. The difference of 2 pounds per square inch between the inside and outside pressure may not seem like much. But suppose a tornado funnel passes over a small building that measures 20 by 10 by 10 feet. On each square inch of the building, there is 2 pounds of pressure from the inside that is not balanced by air pressure outside the building. On the ceiling, that adds up to an unbalanced pressure of 57, 600 pounds. The pressure on the four walls adds up to 172,800 pounds.
If windows are open in the building, some of the inside air will rush out through them. This will balance the pressure inside and outside the building. But if the windows are shut tightly, the enormous inside pressure may cause the building to burst.
Unfortunately, heavy rain and hail often occur in thunderstorms that later produce tornadoes. So people frequently shut all windows to protect their property. This may cause far worse damage later. For the same reason, tornado cellars must have an air vent. Otherwise, the cellar door might be blown out when a tornado passes over it.
According to the passage, what is the difference per square inch between the air pressure inside a building and the air pressure inside a tornado?
2 pounds
10 pounds
13 pounds
15 pounds
Forces other than damaging winds are also at work inside tornadoes. Sometimes, as the writhing, twisting funnel passes over a house, the walls and ceiling burst apart as if a bomb had gone off inside. This explosion is caused by the low air pressure at the center of a tornado.
The pressure at the center of a tornado is usually 13 pounds per square inch. However, inside the house the air pressure is normal, about 15 pounds per square inch. The difference of 2 pounds per square inch between the inside and outside pressure may not seem like much. But suppose a tornado funnel passes over a small building that measures 20 by 10 by 10 feet. On each square inch of the building, there is 2 pounds of pressure from the inside that is not balanced by air pressure outside the building. On the ceiling, that adds up to an unbalanced pressure of 57, 600 pounds. The pressure on the four walls adds up to 172,800 pounds.
If windows are open in the building, some of the inside air will rush out through them. This will balance the pressure inside and outside the building. But if the windows are shut tightly, the enormous inside pressure may cause the building to burst.
Unfortunately, heavy rain and hail often occur in thunderstorms that later produce tornadoes. So people frequently shut all windows to protect their property. This may cause far worse damage later. For the same reason, tornado cellars must have an air vent. Otherwise, the cellar door might be blown out when a tornado passes over it.
According to the passage, the pressure on a building during a tornado can be relieved by
closing the cellar windows
opening the windows
using a fan for ventilation
strengthening the roof and walls
Forces other than damaging winds are also at work inside tornadoes. Sometimes, as the writhing, twisting funnel passes over a house, the walls and ceiling burst apart as if a bomb had gone off inside. This explosion is caused by the low air pressure at the center of a tornado.
The pressure at the center of a tornado is usually 13 pounds per square inch. However, inside the house the air pressure is normal, about 15 pounds per square inch. The difference of 2 pounds per square inch between the inside and outside pressure may not seem like much. But suppose a tornado funnel passes over a small building that measures 20 by 10 by 10 feet. On each square inch of the building, there is 2 pounds of pressure from the inside that is not balanced by air pressure outside the building. On the ceiling, that adds up to an unbalanced pressure of 57, 600 pounds. The pressure on the four walls adds up to 172,800 pounds.
If windows are open in the building, some of the inside air will rush out through them. This will balance the pressure inside and outside the building. But if the windows are shut tightly, the enormous inside pressure may cause the building to burst.
Unfortunately, heavy rain and hail often occur in thunderstorms that later produce tornadoes. So people frequently shut all windows to protect their property. This may cause far worse damage later. For the same reason, tornado cellars must have an air vent. Otherwise, the cellar door might be blown out when a tornado passes over it.
According to the passage, people close their windows to prevent damage caused by
tornadoes
thunderstorms
uprooted trees
bursting structures
Unfortunately, heavy rain and hail often occur in thunderstorms that later produce tornadoes. So people frequently shut all windows to protect their property. This may cause far worse damage later. For the same reason, tornado cellars must have an air vent. Otherwise, the cellar door might be blown out when a tornado passes over it.
In line 6, the word "it" refers to
(A) (B) (C) (D)
wind
hail
cellar door
air vent
While the bald eagle is one national symbol of the United States, it is not the only one. Uncle Sam, a bearded gentleman costumed in the red, white, and blue stars and stripes of the nation's flag, is another well-known national symbol. According to legend, this character is based on Samuel Wilson, the owner of a meat-packing business in Troy, New York. During the War of 1812, Sam Wilson's company was granted a government contract to supply meat to the nation's soldiers; this meat was supplied to the army in barrels stamped with the initials U.S., which stood for United States. However, the country was at that time relatively young, and the initials U.S. were not commonly used. Many people questioned what the initials represented, and the standard reply became "Uncle Sam," for the owner of the barrels. It is now generally accepted that the figure of Uncle Sam is based on Samuel Wilson, and the U.S. Congress has made it official by adopting a resolution naming Samuel Wilson as the inspiration for Uncle Sam.
The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discusses ___.
the War of 1812
the bald eagle, which symbolizes the United States
Sam Wilson's meat-packing company
the costume worn by Uncle Sam
While the bald eagle is one national symbol of the United States, it is not the only one. Uncle Sam, a bearded gentleman costumed in the red, white, and blue stars and stripes of the nation's flag, is another well-known national symbol. According to legend, this character is based on Samuel Wilson, the owner of a meat-packing business in Troy, New York. During the War of 1812, Sam Wilson's company was granted a government contract to supply meat to the nation's soldiers; this meat was supplied to the army in barrels stamped with the initials U.S., which stood for United States. However, the country was at that time relatively young, and the initials U.S. were not commonly used. Many people questioned what the initials represented, and the standard reply became "Uncle Sam," for the owner of the barrels. It is now generally accepted that the figure of Uncle Sam is based on Samuel Wilson, and the U.S. Congress has made it official by adopting a resolution naming Samuel Wilson as the inspiration for Uncle Sam.
Which of the following is the most appropriate title for this passage?
The Bald Eagle
The Symbols of the United States
Samuel Wilson
Uncle Sam—Symbol of the Nation
While the bald eagle is one national symbol of the United States, it is not the only one. Uncle Sam, a bearded gentleman costumed in the red, white, and blue stars and stripes of the nation's flag, is another well-known national symbol. According to legend, this character is based on Samuel Wilson, the owner of a meat-packing business in Troy, New York. During the War of 1812, Sam Wilson's company was granted a government contract to supply meat to the nation's soldiers; this meat was supplied to the army in barrels stamped with the initials U.S., which stood for United States. However, the country was at that time relatively young, and the initials U.S. were not commonly used. Many people questioned what the initials represented, and the standard reply became "Uncle Sam," for the owner of the barrels. It is now generally accepted that the figure of Uncle Sam is based on Samuel Wilson, and the U.S. Congress has made it official by adopting a resolution naming Samuel Wilson as the inspiration for Uncle Sam.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Uncle Sam's appearance?
He wears facial hair.
There is some blue in his clothing.
He is bald.
His clothes have stripes in them.
While the bald eagle is one national symbol of the United States, it is not the only one. Uncle Sam, a bearded gentleman costumed in the red, white, and blue stars and stripes of the nation's flag, is another well-known national symbol. According to legend, this character is based on Samuel Wilson, the owner of a meat-packing business in Troy, New York. During the War of 1812, Sam Wilson's company was granted a government contract to supply meat to the nation's soldiers; this meat was supplied to the army in barrels stamped with the initials U.S., which stood for United States. However, the country was at that time relatively young, and the initials U.S. were not commonly used. Many people questioned what the initials represented, and the standard reply became "Uncle Sam," for the owner of the barrels. It is now generally accepted that the figure of Uncle Sam is based on Samuel Wilson, and the U.S. Congress has made it official by adopting a resolution naming Samuel Wilson as the inspiration for Uncle Sam.
The word "costumed" could most easily be replaced by ____.
dressed
nationalized
hidden
seen
While the bald eagle is one national symbol of the United States, it is not the only one. Uncle Sam, a bearded gentleman costumed in the red, white, and blue stars and stripes of the nation's flag, is another well-known national symbol. According to legend, this character is based on Samuel Wilson, the owner of a meat-packing business in Troy, New York. During the War of 1812, Sam Wilson's company was granted a government contract to supply meat to the nation's soldiers; this meat was supplied to the army in barrels stamped with the initials U.S., which stood for United States. However, the country was at that time relatively young, and the initials U.S. were not commonly used. Many people questioned what the initials represented, and the standard reply became "Uncle Sam," for the owner of the barrels. It is now generally accepted that the figure of Uncle Sam is based on Samuel Wilson, and the U.S. Congress has made it official by adopting a resolution naming Samuel Wilson as the inspiration for Uncle Sam.
Sam Wilson was the proprietor of what type of business?
A costume company
A meat-packing company
A military clothier
A barrel-making company
While the bald eagle is one national symbol of the United States, it is not the only one. Uncle Sam, a bearded gentleman costumed in the red, white, and blue stars and stripes of the nation's flag, is another well-known national symbol. According to legend, this character is based on Samuel Wilson, the owner of a meat-packing business in Troy, New York. During the War of 1812, Sam Wilson's company was granted a government contract to supply meat to the nation's soldiers; this meat was supplied to the army in barrels stamped with the initials U.S., which stood for United States. However, the country was at that time relatively young, and the initials U.S. were not commonly used. Many people questioned what the initials represented, and the standard reply became "Uncle Sam," for the owner of the barrels. It is now generally accepted that the figure of Uncle Sam is based on Samuel Wilson, and the U.S. Congress has made it official by adopting a resolution naming Samuel Wilson as the inspiration for Uncle Sam.
The word "granted" in line 5 means ____.
refused
underbid for
told about
given
While the bald eagle is one national symbol of the United States, it is not the only one. Uncle Sam, a bearded gentleman costumed in the red, white, and blue stars and stripes of the nation's flag, is another well-known national symbol. According to legend, this character is based on Samuel Wilson, the owner of a meat-packing business in Troy, New York. During the War of 1812, Sam Wilson's company was granted a government contract to supply meat to the nation's soldiers; this meat was supplied to the army in barrels stamped with the initials U.S., which stood for United States. However, the country was at that time relatively young, and the initials U.S. were not commonly used. Many people questioned what the initials represented, and the standard reply became "Uncle Sam," for the owner of the barrels. It is now generally accepted that the figure of Uncle Sam is based on Samuel Wilson, and the U.S. Congress has made it official by adopting a resolution naming Samuel Wilson as the inspiration for Uncle Sam.
According to the passage, what was in the barrels stamped U.S.?
Sam Wilson
Food for the army
Weapons to be used in the war
Company contracts
While the bald eagle is one national symbol of the United States, it is not the only one. Uncle Sam, a bearded gentleman costumed in the red, white, and blue stars and stripes of the nation's flag, is another well-known national symbol. According to legend, this character is based on Samuel Wilson, the owner of a meat-packing business in Troy, New York. During the War of 1812, Sam Wilson's company was granted a government contract to supply meat to the nation's soldiers; this meat was supplied to the army in barrels stamped with the initials U.S., which stood for United States. However, the country was at that time relatively young, and the initials U.S. were not commonly used. Many people questioned what the initials represented, and the standard reply became "Uncle Sam," for the owner of the barrels. It is now generally accepted that the figure of Uncle Sam is based on Samuel Wilson, and the U.S. Congress has made it official by adopting a resolution naming Samuel Wilson as the inspiration for Uncle Sam.
The word "initials" means ____.
nicknames
family names
first letters of words
company names
While the bald eagle is one national symbol of the United States, it is not the only one. Uncle Sam, a bearded gentleman costumed in the red, white, and blue stars and stripes of the nation's flag, is another well-known national symbol. According to legend, this character is based on Samuel Wilson, the owner of a meat-packing business in Troy, New York. During the War of 1812, Sam Wilson's company was granted a government contract to supply meat to the nation's soldiers; this meat was supplied to the army in barrels stamped with the initials U.S., which stood for United States. However, the country was at that time relatively young, and the initials U.S. were not commonly used. Many people questioned what the initials represented, and the standard reply became "Uncle Sam," for the owner of the barrels. It is now generally accepted that the figure of Uncle Sam is based on Samuel Wilson, and the U.S. Congress has made it official by adopting a resolution naming Samuel Wilson as the inspiration for Uncle Sam.
The word "official" is closest in meaning to ____.
authorized
professional
dutiful
accidental
While the bald eagle is one national symbol of the United States, it is not the only one. Uncle Sam, a bearded gentleman costumed in the red, white, and blue stars and stripes of the nation's flag, is another well-known national symbol. According to legend, this character is based on Samuel Wilson, the owner of a meat-packing business in Troy, New York. During the War of 1812, Sam Wilson's company was granted a government contract to supply meat to the nation's soldiers; this meat was supplied to the army in barrels stamped with the initials U.S., which stood for United States. However, the country was at that time relatively young, and the initials U.S. were not commonly used. Many people questioned what the initials represented, and the standard reply became "Uncle Sam," for the owner of the barrels. It is now generally accepted that the figure of Uncle Sam is based on Samuel Wilson, and the U.S. Congress has made it official by adopting a resolution naming Samuel Wilson as the inspiration for Uncle Sam.
In 1812, people most probably answered that the letters "U.S." written on the barrels stood for "Uncle Sam" because ____.
Congress required it
Samuel Wilson was their favorite uncle
Sam Wilson preferred it
they were not exactly sure what the letters meant
PART 2 : Listening
CONTINUE
CONTINUE
He locked the door
He tried unsuccessfully to get into the house
He was able to open the door
He left the house without locking the door
She doesn't like to listen to turkeys
She thinks the dinner sounds special
She especially likes the roast turkey
She'd prefer a different dinner
He'll be busy with her homework tonight
He can't help her tonight
He's sorry he can't ever help her
He'll help her with her physics
He's not feeling very well
He'd rather sick of working
He's feeling better today than yesterday
He'd really rather not answer the question
The company was founded about a year ago
It was just established that he could go into business
The family is well established
The business only lasted a year
He's a pilot
He's a flight attendant
He's a member of the grounds crew
He works clearing lands
Wash the dishes immediately
Use as many dishes as possible
Wash the dishes for as long as possible
Wait until later to clean up
In a bank
In a restaurant
At a service room
In a beauty salon
Her eyes hurt
She thought the lecture was great
The class was boring
She didn't want to watch Professor Martin
He did not look at the right schedule
The plane landed in the right place
The plane arrived on time
He had to wait for the plane to land
She felt good enough to go out
She went out to get some medicine
She felt like dancing, so she went out with everyone
She stayed home because she was sick
Steve wanted to finish his paper, and so did Paul
Both Steve's and Paul's papers were incomplete
Steve and Paul were busy doing their term papers
When Steve wasn't able to finish his paper, Paul couldn't help
It's fortunate that he was accepted
It's good that he wasn't admitted
Fortunately, the university didn't admit him
It's too bad he was rejected
Roger has been bothered
Roger was not the least bit disturbed
The problems have had little effect on Roger
Roger hasn't been disturbed
Although he did pass, Mark's exam grade wasn't too good
Mark failed his history exam
The highest grade on the history exam went to mark
Professor Franks didn't pass Mark on the history exam
Betty often takes vacation in winter
Betty prefers to take vacations in winter
Occasionally, Betty works one week during vacation
A winter vacation is unusual for Betty
This was a very long staff meeting
This was the only staff meeting in a long time
The meeting lasted only until one o'clock
The one staff meeting should've lasted longer
What does he usually have for breakfast at home?
He has a traditional English breakfast.
He has toast and coffee.
He has orange juice and a croissant.
He has fruit everyday.
Where is his passport?
In his pocket
In his shoolbag
On the table
In the house
How old is Larry's mother?
She is 67 years old
She is 86 years old
She is 76 years old
She is 70 years old
The prices were great!
The prices were too high
She didn't buy much because of the prices
The prices could have been lower
They were not very lucky
No one was hurt
The accident was unfortunate
She wanted to have better luck
She was second in the race
She was almost the slowest person in the race
She won the race
She was not faster than anyone else
PART 3 : GRAMMAR
CONTINUE
CONTINUE
What is the correct form of the verb in the following sentence: She (go) to the store every day.
goes
going
gone
went
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: I have (a, an, the) apple.
a
the
some
an
Which of the following is a preposition: in, run, quickly, or jump?
in
under
over
on
Identify the subject in the following sentence: The cat chased the mouse.
Cat chased
Chased the
The mouse
The cat
What is the correct plural form of 'child'?
The correct plural form of 'child' is 'children'.
child's
childen
childs
Choose the correct form of the verb: They (is, are) going to the party.
is
be
am
are
Which of the following is a conjunction: and, happy, quickly, or jump?
and
jump
happy
quickly
Identify the object in the following sentence: John gave Mary a present.
a book
a present
a song
a hug
What is the correct comparative form of 'good'?
goodly
better
gooder
goodest
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: I want to (go, goes) to the park.
go
went
going
goes
A comedian is someone who entertains the audience.
The synonym of the underlined word is…
Influences
Amuses
Persuades
presents
"Our classmates are going to join the camping”
Am I too
So I am
I do too
So am I
"KEEP OFF THE GRASS”
The above warning means that the pedestrians should…..the grass
Not cut
Not keep
Not walk on
Not water
"PUT OFF YOUR SHOES”
The above warning means….
You can only wear slipper
You must not wear shoes
You can wear shoes or slipper
You must wear shoes when entering
Determine whether this sentence is true or false!
“We have to be keep the environment clean”
True
False
What is wrong from this sentence?
“My cat eat three time a day”
Eat
Three
Time
A day
“Do you realize that time plays an important role in our lives? Several people manage their time well because it influences the success of the people”
What does the underlined word means?
Sell
Arrange
Manager
Buy
"Ani has four books and a couple of pens"
This sentence means....
She has more books than pens
She has more pens than books
She has fewer books than pens
She has as many as pens as books
".....a well-known education consultant”
What is the synonym of the underlined word?
Excellent
Professional
Great
Famous
Determine whether this sentence is true or false!
“She is going to be taking English lessons”
True
False
“Do you know much about computer? They are used or all sorts of things now such as for counting things, ticketing and other things”
What does the underlined word mean?
Kinds
Prices
Sizes
Shapes
“FOOD STORAGE ONLY”
What does the warning means?
This area is for food only
Food cannot be placed here
Foods are prohibited
We can only put food in the unit
Determine whether this sentence is true or false!
“Emma sending a letter to her friend”
True
False
….. Rahman is famous now, he is still down to earth
The correct conjunction of the sentence above is…
Because
So
Although
Therefore
My father shouted at me …….. he was very angry.
What the correct conjunction to complete the sentence?
So
But
Because
Therefore
You will have been study for 2 hours when I get there
What is wrong from this sentence?
Will
Get
Hours
Study
“Let’s go swimming.” I wish I .... We have a test next Tuesday"
Am able to
Be able to
Could
Could be
I wish you .... tomorrow
Are going to go
Have gone
Would go
Will go
Which of the following statements is correct?
” …”
"Yes; sometimes I do”
Do see ever you my uncle?
Do you see ever my uncle?
Ever do you see my uncle?
Do you ever see my uncle?
My Math teacher may … us writing test tomorrow so have to make preparation for it.
Gives
Give
Given
Gave
Everything can … well if you also try to cooperate with us.
Runs
Ran
Run
Running
...a new language can be very interesting.
Learning
In learning
Learn
To learning
My uncle works hard night and day because he … supports his family's economy.
Had
have to
Have
Has to
Students must … their school fee as much as IDR 200,000 every month.
Pay
Paying
Paid
To pay
This is a non-smoking area. You ________ smoke here.
don’t have to
needn’t
had better
can’t
Is _____________ your car?
this
that
these
those
Is ___________ your house?
this
that
these
those
Are ___________ your books?
this
that
these
those
His novel ________ next month. The publisher expects that over 1,000,000 copies________ by the end of this year.
will be published / will have been sold
is publishing / has been sold
will publish / will be sold
is published / is sold
the project _____ by next week?
Will…be finished
Was…finished
Is…finished
Has…been finished
Are __________ birds?
that
this
these
those
These are pictures of the day _________ celebrated our 25th anniversary.
when
where
which
All answers are correct.
Choose the correct sentence.
This is children.
They are children.
They are childrens.
He is a child.
At the moment, applicants _______ by the managers to work at the new company.
have interviewed
will be interviewed
have been interviewed
are being interviewed
What is this?
This is an expensive.
This is a restaurant expensive.
This is an expensive restaurant.
This is an restaurant.
I ________ drive my car to work. My company offers a service to and from work.
should
mustn’t
don’t have to
couldn’t
Robert ______ for a job for two months.
is looking
looks
has been looking
look
He ______ longer, but he ran out of money and ______ return home.
was going to travel…had to
is going to travel …will have to
will travel…has to
will have travelled…had to
What is this?
This is an house.
This is a house old.
This is an old house.
This a old house.
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
_____ the cities do not provide better and cheaper mass transport, the traffic problem will get worse.
So that
If
Even though
Before
FIND THE MISTAKE : Instructions:
Each sentence in this exam contains one error. In every sentence, multiple words are underlined and labeled as A, B, C, or D. One of these underlined words is incorrect.
Your task is to identify the incorrect word by selecting the correct letter (A, B, C, or D).
Good luck!
CONTINUE
CONTINUE
The buffalo and the Bison A) are B) like C) except for the D) size.
B
A
C
D
A) Other B) interesting aspect of tachistopic training in recent years C)has been the newfound D)use by professional teams.
A
B
C
D
A)Only about 3 percent of B)oil wells C)actually D)do a profit
A
B
C
D
A)Dislike sumac B)with red berries, sumac with white berries C)is D)poisonous.
A
B
C
D
Pittsburg has reduced A)its smog by requiring B)more complete oxidation of fuel in cars, and C)others cities can D) do the same thing
A
B
C
D
A)Alike B)all C)other mammals, dolphins D)have lungs.
A
B
C
D
Up to World War II A)almost all important research in physics had been B)made in universities, C)with only university funds for D)support.
B
A
C
D
Because the plan A)that was made yesterday is B)no longer feasible, the manager C)had to choose another D)alternatives.
A
B
C
D
Particles with A)unlike charges attract each other, B)while particles with C)alike charges repel each D)other.
A
B
C
D
A)One another B)surprising method of forest C)conservation is D)controlled cutting of trees.
A
B
C
D
PART 4 : WRITING
CONTINUE
CONTINUE
Writing Practice Set 1 (Integrated): Passage, Lecture, and Question Directions:
Give yourself 3 minutes to read the passage.
Reading Time: 3 minutes
In an effort to encourage ecologically sustainable forestry practices, an international organization started issuing certifications to wood companies that meet high ecological standards by conserving resources and recycling materials. Companies that receive this certification can attract customers by advertising their products as “ecocertified.” Around the world, many wood companies have adopted new, ecologically friendly practices in order to receive ecocertification. However, it is unlikely that wood companies in the United States will do the same, for several reasons. First, American consumers are exposed to so much advertising that they would not value or even pay attention to the ecocertification label. Because so many mediocre products are labeled “new” or “improved,” American consumers do not place much trust in advertising claims in general. Second, ecocertified wood will be more expensive than uncertified wood because in order to earn ecocertification, a wood company must pay to have its business examined by a certification agency. This additional cost gets passed on to consumers. American consumers tend to be strongly motivated by price, and therefore they are likely to choose cheaper uncertified wood products. Accordingly, American wood companies will prefer to keep their prices low rather than obtain ecocertification. Third, although some people claim that it always makes good business sense for American companies to keep up with the developments in the rest of the world, this argument is not convincing. Pursuing certification would make sense for American wood companies only if they marketed most of their products abroad. But that is not the case—American wood businesses sell most of their products in the United States, catering to a very large customer base that is satisfied with the merchandise.
Directions: Read the transcript Narrator Now listen to part of a lecture on the topic you just read about.
Professor Well, despite what many people say, there’s good reason to think that many American wood companies will eventually seek ecocertification for their wood products. First off, consumers in the United States don’t treat all advertising the same. They distinguish between advertising claims that companies make about their own products and claims made by independent certification agencies. Americans have a lot of confidence in independent consumer agencies. Thus, ecologically minded Americans are likely to react very favorably to wood products ecologically certified by an independent organization with an international reputation for trustworthiness.
Second point—of course it’s true that American consumers care a lot about price—who doesn’t? But studies of how consumers make decisions show that price alone determines consumers’ decisions only when the price of one competing product is much higher or lower than another. When the price difference between two products is small—say, less than five percent, as is the case with certified wood— Americans often do choose on factors other than price. And Americans are becoming increasingly convinced of the value of preserving and protecting the environment.
And third, U.S. wood companies should definitely pay attention to what’s going on in the wood business internationally, not because of foreign consumers, but because of foreign competition. As I just told you, there’s a good chance that many American consumers will be interested in ecocertified products. And guess what, if American companies are slow capturing those customers, you can be sure that foreign companies will soon start crowding into the American market, offering ecocertified wood that domestic companies don’t.
Directions: Give yourself 20 minutes to plan and write your response.
Your response is judged on the quality of the writing and on how well it presents the points in the lecture and their relationship to the reading passage.
Typically, an effective response will be 150 to 225 words. You may view the reading passage while you respond. Response time: 20 minutes
Question: Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they cast doubt on specific points made in the reading passage.
Question: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Television advertising directed toward young children (aged two to five) should not be allowed.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
PART 5 : SPEAKING : Speaking Instructions:
You will watch the first MINUTES of the video. Once you listen to the instructions and the preparation time is over and you hear the beep, pause the video immediately.
Then, click on "Record Audio" to start your response. Make sure to submit your answer after recording.
Good luck!
CONTINUE
CONTINUE
