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WorksheetsTOEFL EPT ( English Proficiency Test ) 26/06/2025
Total questions: 157
Worksheet time: 2hrs 54mins
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1.
SECTION 1: LISTENING COMPREHENSION
In this section of the test, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to understand conversations and talks in English. There are three parts to this section, with special instructions for each part. Answer all the questions on the basis of what is stated or implied by the speakers.
a)
I understand
b)
I understand
2.
SECTION 1 - PART A
Directions: in Part A, you will hear short conversations between two people. After each conversation, you will hear a question about the conversation. The conversations and questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in this booklet and choose the best answer.
a)
Start
b)
Start
3.
1. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). There are many different airline fares available.
b)
(B). Travel agents are all the same.
c)
(C). It matters where tickets are issued.
d)
(D). It makes no difference where the tickets are purchased.
4.
2. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). The man shouldn’t take the new job.
b)
(B). She’s sorry the man isn’t being promoted.
c)
(C). It isn’t easy to keep secrets at work.
d)
(D). She won’t tell anyone about the man’s promotion.
5.
3. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). Talk to Dr. Boyd about an assignment.
b)
(B). Return their books to the library.
c)
(C). Meet Dr. Boyd at the library.
d)
(D). Make an appointment with their teacher on Friday.
6.
4. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). There is no orange juice in the machine.
b)
(B). He doesn’t like orange juice.
c)
(C). He prefers milk to orange juice.
d)
(D). The machine is broken.
7.
5. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). The exam had more sections than she expected.
b)
(B). She was surprised that the exam was so difficult.
c)
(C). Part of the exam was easier than she expected.
d)
(D). She didn’t have time to study for the exam.
8.
6. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). The man has to sign his name.
b)
(B). The woman will give the man an information kit.
c)
(C). The woman can’t find the list.
d)
(D). The man has already paid to attend the conference.
9.
7. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). She doesn’t know the way.
b)
(B). The café is near the information desk.
c)
(C). The man should get his own map.
d)
(D). The café isn’t marked on the map.
10.
8. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). The man won’t be ready for tonight’s class.
b)
(B). The man will not be able to go to the store before class.
c)
(C). She’ll take the man to the mall tonight.
d)
(D). The class schedule has been changed.
11.
9. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). The slide projector has been repaired.
b)
(B). The room is ready for the meeting.
c)
(C). He’ll take care of the slide projector after lunch.
d)
(D). Everyone is waiting for the meeting to begin.
12.
10. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). Wear a blue jacket.
b)
(B). Dress warmly.
c)
(C). Wear something cool.
d)
(D). Wear cotton pants.
13.
11. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). Spend more time working on calculus problems.
b)
(B). Talk to an advisor about dropping the course.
c)
(C). Work on the assignment with a classmate.
d)
(D). Ask the graduate assistant for help.
14.
12. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). He has already finished his report.
b)
(B). He hasn’t chosen a topic for his report.
c)
(C). The woman’s report is already long enough.
d)
(D). The woman will have time to finish her report.
15.
13. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). She’ll speak to Larry about the problem.
b)
(B). Larry has apologized to his roommate.
c)
(C). Larry should find a new roommate.
d)
(D). Larry’s roommate may be partly responsible for the problem.
16.
14. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A) He’ll go with the woman to the next hockey game.
b)
(B). He missed the hockey game because he was ill.
c)
(C). He forgot about the hockey game.
d)
(D). He doesn’t like to go to hockey games.
17.
15. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). Karen can drive to the airport on Tuesday.
b)
(B). Karen can attend the meeting on Tuesday.
c)
(C). Karen had to change her plans at the last minute.
d)
(D). Karen is returning from a trip on Tuesday.
18.
16. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). She doesn’t have time to work in a garden.
b)
(B). She’ll consider the man’s invitation.
c)
(C). She doesn’t want to join a gardening club.
d)
(D). She was never formally invited to join a gardening club.
19.
17. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). His house can accommodate a meeting of the entire committee.
b)
(B). The woman should find out when the meeting starts.
c)
(C). The meeting should be held at the library.
d)
(D). A smaller committee should be formed.
20.
18. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). It provides reading material for people waiting to get in.
b)
(B). He had to wait a long time for a seat there.
c)
(C). He wasn’t able to find a seat there.
d)
(D). The seats used there are uncomfortable.
21.
19. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). Stay in the dormitory.
b)
(B). Find out the cost of living in the dormitory.
c)
(C). Ask for a reduction in her rent.
d)
(D). Move into an apartment with a roommate
22.
20. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). He’s angry with the woman.
b)
(B). He feels sick.
c)
(C). He doesn’t get along well with some people.
d)
(D). He perfers to study alone.
23.
SECTION 1 - PART B
Direction: In Part B, you will hear longer conversations. After each conversation, you will be asked some questions. The conversations and questions will be spoken just one time. They will not be written out for you, so you will have to listen carefully in order to understand and remember what the speaker says.
a)
Next
b)
Next
24.
This audio for answer number 21 and 22.
a)
next
b)
next
25.
21. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). To get help in finding a new college.
b)
(B). To change his major.
c)
(C). To fill out an application for college.
d)
(D). To find out how to change dormitories.
26.
22. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). He doesn’t like his professors.
b)
(B). His classes are too difficult.
c)
(C). He can’t transfer his credits from his previous school.
d)
(D). He doesn’t get along with his roommate.
27.
This audio for answer number 23,24,25 and 26.
a)
next
b)
next
28.
23. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). A criminal.
b)
(B). A poet.
c)
(C). A radio announcer.
d)
(D). A police officer.
29.
24. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). To learn more about her research findings.
b)
(B). To learn how she writes so many books.
c)
(C). To find out how she learned to write poetry.
d)
(D). To find ways to improve his own writing.
30.
25. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). To take notes for newspaper articles.
b)
(B). To keep track of the number of hours she spends writing.
c)
(C). To record ideas she has when she is not at her desk.
d)
(D). To document evidence for a police investigation.
31.
26. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). She has won a literary award.
b)
(B). She has been profiled in a literary journal.
c)
(C). Her novel has sold very well.
d)
(D). Her contract with a publisher has been extended.
32.
This audio for answer number 27 and 28.
a)
next
b)
next
33.
27. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). A small school does not offer a wide range of courses.
b)
(B). His tuition will not be refunded.
c)
(C). Changing majors involves a lot of paperwork.
d)
(D). He may not be able to transfer all his credits.
34.
28. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). The registrar’s office.
b)
(B). The admissions office.
c)
(C). The housing office.
d)
(D). The math department.
35.
This audio for answer number 29,30 and 31.
a)
next
b)
next
36.
29. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). To produce a gas containing carbon and hydrogen.
b)
(B). To remove impurities from methanol.
c)
(C). To heat the reactors
d)
(D). To prevent dangerous gases from forming
37.
30. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
1. (A). It hasn’t been fully tested.
b)
(B) It’s quite expensive.
c)
(C) It uses up scarce minerals.
d)
(D) The gas it produces is harmful to the environment.
38.
31. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). An alternative use of fuel oil.
b)
(B). A way to make fuel oil less polluting.
c)
(C). A new method for locating underground oil.
d)
(D). A new source of fuel oil
39.
This audio for answer number 32, 33, 34, and 35.
a)
next
b)
next
40.
32. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). She was doing research for a paper on it
b)
(B). She read a newspaper article about it.
c)
(C). She was told about it by her roommate.
d)
(D). She heard about it in class.
41.
33. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). They’re classmates.
b)
(B). They’re roommates.
c)
(C). They’re cousins.
d)
(D). They’re lab partners.
42.
34. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). He couldn’t decide on a topic for his paper.
b)
(B). He thought his paper was late.
c)
(C). He hadn’t heard from his family in a while.
d)
(D). He thought the woman had been ill.
43.
35. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). Visit his parents.
b)
(B). Write a paper.
c)
(C). Observe how bees build nests
d)
(D). Plan a family reunion.
44.
SECTION 1 - PART C
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. After each talk, you will hear some questions. The talks and questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your book and choose the best answer.
a)
Next
b)
Next
45.
This audio for answer number 36,37,38,39,40,41, and 42.
a)
next
b)
next
46.
36. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). The influence of European popular music on non-Western music.
b)
(B). The musical background of the director of the Broadway version of The Lion King
c)
(C). The types of music used in the Broadway version of The Lion King.
d)
(D). Differences between the music of the film version and the Broadway version of The Lion King.
47.
37. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). The director is of African ancestry.
b)
(B). The director wanted the songs in the Broadway version to be identical to the songs in the film.
c)
(C). The Broadway version was first performed in Africa.
d)
(D). The story takes place in Africa.
48.
38. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). How ancient philosophers measured the distance between heavenly bodies.
b)
(B). How ancient philosophers explained the cause of an eclipse of the Moon.
c)
(C). Why ancient philosophers thought the Earth was a sphere.
d)
(D). Why ancient philosophers thought the Earth moved around the Sun.
49.
39. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). That Peary bad announced his success prematurely.
b)
(B). That the investigation of Peary’s expedition wasn’t thorough.
c)
(C). That Peary wasn’t an experienced explorer.
d)
(D). That he had reached the pole before Peary did.
50.
40. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). They talked to one of Peary’s companions.
b)
(B). They interviewed Peary.
c)
(C). They conducted a computer analysis of photographs.
d)
(D). They examined Peary’s navigation tools.
51.
41. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). One of the students asked him about it in the previous class.
b)
(B). He read about it the previous day.
c)
(C). He had just read Dr. Frederick Cock’s travel log
d)
(D). The students were required to read about it for that day’s class.
52.
42. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). Dr. Cook’s expedition.
b)
(B). The conclusions of the Navigation Foundation.
c)
(C). Exploration of the Equator.
d)
(D). Exploration of the South Pole.
53.
This audio for answer number 43
a)
next
b)
next
54.
43. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). Preparing for a hurricane.
b)
(B). Damage caused by a hurricane.
c)
(C). Coastal weather patterns.
d)
(D). Evacuation procedures.
55.
This audio for answer number 44 and 45.
a)
next
b)
next
56.
44. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
1. (A) The economic impact of mail delivery on rural areas.
b)
(B). A comparison of urban and rural mail delivery.
c)
(C). Government mail delivery in cities.
d)
(D). The introduction of mail delivery in rural areas.
57.
45. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). They were indifferent to it.
b)
(B). They thought it should have been done long before.
c)
(C). They thought it was unnecessary.
d)
(D). They thought it had to be accepted despite its cost.
58.
This audio for answer number 46, 47, and 48.
a)
next
b)
next
59.
46. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). Collect some minerals as homework.
b)
(B). Identify the tools he is using.
c)
(C). Apply the information given in the talk.
d)
(D). Pass their papers to the front of the room.
60.
47. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). When it is scratched in different directions.
b)
(B). When greater pressure is applied.
c)
(C). When its surface is scratched too frequently.
d)
(D). When the tester uses the wrong tools.
61.
48. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). The properties of quartz crystals.
b)
(B). A method of identifying minerals.
c)
(C). The life of Friedrich Mohs.
d)
(D). A famous collection of minerals.
62.
This audio for answer number 49 and 50
a)
next
b)
next
63.
49. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). The navy.
b)
(B). A government weather agency.
c)
(C). State police headquarters.
d)
(D). A local shelter.
64.
50. Attention: The question is at the end of the audio, so please listen carefully to the following audio until the end!
a)
(A). Cover windows.
b)
(B). Buy a supply of food and water.
c)
(C). Locate the nearest shelter.
d)
(D). Leave coastal areas.
65.
SECTION 2: STRUCTURE AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION
This section is designed to measure your ability to recognize language that is appropriate for standard written English. There are two types of questions in this section, with special directions for each type.
STRUCTURE
Directions: Questions 1-20 are incomplete sentences. Beneath each sentence you will see four words or phrases, marked (A), (B), (C) and (D). Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
a)
I understand
b)
I understand
66.
1. The teacher asked if anyone ___ the homework.
a)
(A). has finished
b)
(B). have finished
c)
(C). had finished
d)
(D). finished
67.
2. It is important that she ___ on time.
a)
(A). arrives
b)
(B). arrived
c)
(C). arrive
d)
(D). arriving
68.
3. Not until the 20th century ___ available to the average person.
a)
(A). was electricity
b)
(B). when electricity was
c)
(C). electricity was
d)
(D). did electricity
69.
4. The manager demanded that the report ___ immediately.
a)
(A). is submitted
b)
(B). be submitted
c)
(C). was submitted
d)
(D). submitting
70.
5. The more she studies, ___ she becomes.
a)
(A). the smarter
b)
(B). smarter
c)
(C). more smart
d)
(D). the most smart
71.
6. ___ he studies hard, he won't pass the exam.
a)
(A). Unless
b)
(B). If
c)
(C). Because
d)
(D). Although
72.
7. They would go to the beach if it ___ raining.
a)
(A). stops
b)
(B). stopped
c)
(C). had stopped
d)
(D). would stop
73.
8. He doesn't know ___ the tickets are.
a)
(A). where
b)
(B). when
c)
(C). who
d)
(D). what
74.
9. ___ in 1870, the university is one of the oldest in the country.
a)
(A). Founded
b)
(B). Found
c)
(C). Finding
d)
(D). Was founded
75.
10. She speaks French ___ than her brother.
a)
(A). more fluently
b)
(B). most fluently
c)
(C). fluent
d)
(D). fluently
76.
11. Each of the students ___ a laptop.
a)
(A). have
b)
(B). having
c)
(C). has
d)
(D). are having
77.
12. There ___ a lot of noise outside last night.
a)
(A). is
b)
(B). was
c)
(C). were
d)
(D). be
78.
13. I prefer tea ___ coffee.
a)
(A). than
b)
(B). over
c)
(C). from
d)
(D). to
79.
14. The cake smells ___.
a)
(A). deliciously
b)
(B). delicious
c)
(C). delight
d)
(D). delightfully
80.
15. Neither my friends nor my brother ___ going.
a)
(A). are
b)
(B). is
c)
(C). were
d)
(D). be
81.
16. The police ___ investigating the case.
a)
(A). is
b)
(B). are
c)
(C). be
d)
(D). was
82.
17. My advice is that he ___ a doctor immediately.
a)
(A). sees
b)
(B). saw
c)
(C). see
d)
(D). seen
83.
18. I had my car ___ yesterday.
a)
(A). repair
b)
(B). repaired
c)
(C). repairing
d)
(D). to repair
84.
19. He asked me where ___ from.
a)
(A). do I come
b)
(B). I come
c)
(C). did I come
d)
(D). I came
85.
20. She would rather ___ at home than go to the party.
a)
(A). staying
b)
(B). stays
c)
(C). stay
d)
(D). to stay
86.
WRITTEN EXPRESSION Directions: In questions 21-40, each sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (A), (B), (C) and (D). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
a)
Next
b)
Next
87.
a)
(A). said
b)
(B). incorrectly
c)
(C). changed
d)
(D). submitting
88.
a)
(A). of
b)
(B). the
c)
(C). to
d)
(D). in the
89.
a)
(A). amazed
b)
(B). temple
c)
(C). had
d)
(D). build
90.
a)
(A). the books
b)
(B). belongs
c)
(C). who is
d)
(D). Her final
91.
a)
(A). the
b)
(B). nor
c)
(C). are
d)
(D). to the
92.
a)
(A). was
b)
(B). bored
c)
(C). decided
d)
(D). it was
93.
a)
(A). I am
b)
(B). meet
c)
(C). at the
d)
(D). Next week
94.
a)
(A). She
b)
(B). to read
c)
(C). visits
d)
(D). in her
95.
a)
(A). was
b)
(B). In the
c)
(C). suddenly
d)
(D). raining
96.
a)
(A). The
b)
(B). he gave
c)
(C). interesting
d)
(D). informations
97.
a)
(A). which
b)
(B). next
c)
(C). is a
d)
(D). writer
98.
a)
(A). the better
b)
(B). in the class
c)
(C). getting
d)
(D). scores
99.
a)
(A). There
b)
(B). furnitures
c)
(C). that
d)
(D). arranged
100.
a)
(A). The
b)
(B). suggested
c)
(C). goes
d)
(D). alone
101.
a)
(A). The
b)
(B). to be
c)
(C). avoid
d)
(D). penalties
102.
a)
(A). advised
b)
(B). resting
c)
(C). days
d)
(D). going
103.
a)
(A). been
b)
(B). since
c)
(C). he
d)
(D). came
104.
a)
(A). The
b)
(B). is
c)
(C). interesting
d)
(D). languages
105.
a)
(A). My
b)
(B). used
c)
(C). drive
d)
(D). without
106.
a)
(A). The
b)
(B). was
c)
(C). they
d)
(D). winning
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SECTION 3: READING COMPREHENSION Directions: In this section you will read several passages. Each one is followed by several questions about it. For questions 1-50, you are to choose the one best answer, (A), (B), (C) or (D), to each question. Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage.
a)
I understand
b)
I understand
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1. What is the main topic of this passage?
a)
(A). The life of Edwin Hubble
b)
(B). The expansion of the universe
c)
(C). The Big Bang theory and its evidence
d)
(D). The composition of the early universe
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2. According to the passage, approximately how long ago did the universe begin?
a)
(A). 13.8 million years ago
b)
(B). 1.38 billion years ago
c)
(C). 13.8 billion years ago
d)
(D). 138 billion years ago
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3. The word "posits" in paragraph 1 line 2 is closest in meaning to:
a)
(A). denies
b)
(B). proposes
c)
(C). questions
d)
(D). ignores
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4. Which of the following is NOT listed as evidence for the Big Bang theory?
a)
(A). The observed expansion of the universe
b)
(B). The existence of dark matter
c)
(C). The cosmic microwave background radiation
d)
(D). The abundance of light elements
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5. Hubble's Law describes:
a)
(A). the formation of light elements.
b)
(B). the cooling of the universe.
c)
(C). the movement of distant galaxies away from Earth.
d)
(D). the uniformity of cosmic microwave background radiation.
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6. The cosmic microwave background radiation is described as the "afterglow" of the Big Bang because:
a)
(A). it is a newly discovered phenomenon.
b)
(B). it is a remnant of the early hot universe.
c)
(C). it is still expanding.
d)
(D). it is only visible at night.
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7. What process led to the formation of light elements in the early universe?
a)
(A). Hubble's Law
b)
(B). Cosmic microwave background
c)
(C). Big Bang nucleosynthesis
d)
(D). Dark matter formation
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8. The word "permeates" in paragraph 3 line 12 is closest in meaning to:
a)
(A). avoids
b)
(B). fills
c)
(C). obstructs
d)
(D). reflects
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9. The passage suggests that the Big Bang theory:
a)
(A). has been disproven by new evidence.
b)
(B). explains everything about the universe.
c)
(C). is the most accepted model despite some unanswered questions.
d)
(D). is still being debated among all scientists.
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10. What is one limitation of the Big Bang theory mentioned in the passage?
a)
(A). It cannot explain the observed expansion of the universe.
b)
(B). It does not fully account for dark matter and dark energy.
c)
(C). It contradicts the abundance of light elements.
d)
(D). It fails to explain the cosmic microwave background.
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11. The word "it" in paragraph 1 line 2 refers to
a)
(A). Paper
b)
(B). Ink reservoir
c)
(C). Writing instrument
d)
(D). Ball
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12. The word "housing" in paragraph 1 line 3 is closest in meaning to
a)
(A). Point
b)
(B). Residence
c)
(C). Case
d)
(D). Orbit
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13. It can be inferred from the passage that there was interest in designing a new type of pen because the old ones
a)
(A). Were too big
b)
(B). were expensive
c)
(C). Leaked
d)
(D). Cracked
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14. The word "expire" in paragraph 2 line 8 is closest in meaning to
a)
(A). End
b)
(B). Change
c)
(C). Copy
d)
(D). Expand
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15. It can be inferred that the ballpoint pen first gained popularity among
a)
(A). Military personnel
b)
(B). Businesspeople
c)
(C). Scientists
d)
(D). Artists
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16. Which of the following statements is true of the ball in a ballpoint pen?
a)
(A). It is fitted directly into the tube.
b)
(B). It controls the flow of ink.
c)
(C). It has a small hole.
d)
(D). It contains a reservoir of ink.
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17. The author mentions a "suction pump" in paragraph 3 line 15 to indicate a function of the
a)
(A). Reservoir
b)
(B). Plastic tube
c)
(C). Socket
d)
(D). Ball
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18. The word "which" in paragraph 4 line 18 refers to
a)
(A). Supply
b)
(B). Back of the ball
c)
(C). Partial vacuum
d)
(D). Ink reservoir
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19. What was the purpose of the small hole mentioned in paragraph 4 line 19?
a)
(A). To drain off excess ink
b)
(B). To improve ink flow to the tip of the pen
c)
(C). To reduce the amount of air in the pen
d)
(D). To allow the reservoir to be refilled
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20. Until recently one limitation of ballpoint pens was
a)
(A). Their inability to function
b)
(B). The cost of replacing empty reservoirs
c)
(C). The fragility of the point
d)
(D). Corrosion due to the ink
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21. What is the main idea of the passage?
a)
(A). The history of painting and drawing.
b)
(B). The impact of photography on art.
c)
(C). The development and impact of photography.
d)
(D). The various types of early photographic processes.
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22. Before the invention of photography, how were visual records typically made?
a)
(A). Through sculptures and carvings.
b)
(B). With drawings, paintings, and etchings.
c)
(C). Using early printing presses.
d)
(D). By projecting images onto surfaces.
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23. The word "cumbersome" in paragraph 2 line 5 is closest in meaning to:
a)
(A). efficient
b)
(B). difficult
c)
(C). simple
d)
(D). fragile
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24. Who is credited with producing the first permanent photograph?
a)
(A). Louis Daguerre
b)
(B). William Henry Fox Talbot
c)
(C). Joseph Nicéphore Niépce
d)
(D). Edwin Land
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25. What was a significant limitation of the daguerreotype process?
a)
(A). It produced images with poor detail.
b)
(B). It required very short exposure times.
c)
(C). Each image was a unique, non-reproducible positive.
d)
(D). It used paper negatives, which were easily damaged.
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26. The invention of the calotype process was important because it:
a)
(A). produced more colorful images.
b)
(B). allowed for multiple prints from a single negative.
c)
(C). used polished silver surfaces.
d)
(D). made cameras much smaller.
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27. The word "subsequent" in paragraph 4 line 16 is closest in meaning to:
a)
(A). previous
b)
(B). parallel
c)
(C). following
d)
(D). unrelated
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28. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a factor that made photography more accessible?
a)
(A). The introduction of flexible roll film.
b)
(B). The development of smaller cameras.
c)
(C). The use of very long exposure times.
d)
(D). The invention of dry plates.
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29. According to the passage, photography challenged traditional painting by:
a)
(A). making painting obsolete.
b)
(B). leading to new artistic movements.
c)
(C). reducing the demand for paintings.
d)
(D). forcing painters to use cameras.
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30. The passage implies that photography became "indispensable" because of its:
a)
(A). artistic merit only.
b)
(B). ability to influence politics.
c)
(C). versatility and widespread applications.
d)
(D). initial slow start.
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31. The passage focuses on the United States in the 1920's primarily in terms of the
a)
(A). Creativity of American inventors
b)
(B). Decline in social relationships
c)
(C). Influence of technology on society
d)
(D). Negative side of technological progress
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32. The word "knit" in paragraph 2 line 5 is closest in meaning to
a)
(A). Unite
b)
(B). Attract
c)
(C). Inform
d)
(D). Study
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33. The word "accessible" in paragraph 2 line 7 is closest in meaning to
a)
(A). Understandable
b)
(B). Read
c)
(C). Printed
d)
(D). Available
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34. According to the author, expanded communications led to a decrease in
a)
(A). Individuality
b)
(B). Travel
c)
(C). Patriotism
d)
(D). Entertainment
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35. The words "each other" in paragraph 3 line 13/14 refer to
a)
(A). Improvements in transportation
b)
(B). Parts of the country
c)
(C). Bicycles and trolleys
d)
(D). Better highways
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36. The word "mobility" in paragraph 3 line 16 is closest in meaning to
a)
(A). Excitement
b)
(B). Movement
c)
(C). Modernity
d)
(D). Control
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37. According to the passage, which of the following modes of transportation was negatively affected by motor vehicles?
a)
(A). Trolleys
b)
(B). Bicycles
c)
(C). Trains
d)
(D). Airplanes
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38. The passage suggests that a major advantage of the internal-combustion engine was its
a)
(A). Safety
b)
(B). Size
c)
(C). Durability
d)
(D). Price
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39. The author identifies all of the following as contributors to the "social revolution" of the 1920's EXCEPT
a)
(A). Improved communication
b)
(B). Improved transportation
c)
(C). Improvements resulting from electricity
d)
(D). Improvements in the arts
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40. Where in the passage does the author give an example of a technological advance that led to a demand for improvement in another area?
a)
(A). Lines Paragraph 2 lines 6-7
b)
(B). Paragraph 3 Lines 15-17
c)
(C). Paragraph 4 Lines 20-21
d)
(D). Paragraph 4 Line 24-25
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41. What is the primary cause of climate change mentioned in the passage?
a)
(A). Volcanic eruptions
b)
(B). Solar flares
c)
(C). Human activities, especially burning fossil fuels
d)
(D). Natural variations in Earth's orbit
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42. What is the main effect of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
a)
(A). They cool the planet.
b)
(B). They trap heat, warming the planet.
c)
(C). They cause volcanic eruptions.
d)
(D). They block sunlight.
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43. The word "consequently" in paragraph 2 line 9 is closest in meaning to:
a)
(A). however
b)
(B). therefore
c)
(C). similarly
d)
(D). surprisingly
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44. Which of the following is a direct result of melting glaciers and ice sheets?
a)
(A). Decreased global temperatures
b)
(B). Rising sea levels
c)
(C). Reduced rainfall
d)
(D). Stronger storms
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45. The passage states that changes in weather patterns are leading to:
a)
(A). fewer heatwaves and droughts.
b)
(B). more stable agricultural conditions.
c)
(C). more frequent and intense extreme weather events.
d)
(D). a decrease in sea level rise.
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46. The word "displace" in paragraph 3 line 14 is closest in meaning to:
a)
(A). Attract
b)
(B). Stabilize
c)
(C). Relocate
d)
(D). Improve
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47. What is ocean acidification primarily caused by?
a)
(A). Decreased levels of carbon dioxide in the ocean.
b)
(B). Increased absorption of carbon dioxide by the oceans.
c)
(C). Volcanic activity underwater.
d)
(D). Melting polar ice caps.
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48. According to the passage, coral reefs are particularly vulnerable to:
a)
(A). colder ocean temperatures.
b)
(B). increased sunlight.
c)
(C). ocean acidification.
d)
(D). stronger ocean currents.
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49. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to address climate change?
a)
(A). Transitioning to renewable energy sources.
b)
(B). Increasing fossil fuel production.
c)
(C). Improving energy efficiency.
d)
(D). Developing carbon capture technologies.
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50. The passage emphasizes the importance of ______ in mitigating climate change.
a)
(A). individual actions only
b)
(B). technological advancements only
c)
(C). international cooperation and policy changes
d)
(D). relying solely on natural processes
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