Directions
:Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.
When we are young, we learn that tigers and sharks are
dangerous animals. We might be scared of them because they are big and
powerful. As we get older, however, we learn that sometimes the most dangerous
animals are also the smallest animals. In fact, the animal that kills the most
people every year is one that you have probably killed yourself many times: the
mosquito.
While it may seem that all mosquitoes are biters, this is
not actually the case. Male mosquitoes eat plant nectar. On the other hand,
female mosquitoes feed on animal blood. They need this blood to live and
produce eggs . When a female mosquito bites a human being, it transmits a small
amount of saliva into the blood. This saliva may or may not contain a deadly
disease. The result of the bite can be as minor as an itchy bump or as serious
as death. Because a mosquito can bite many people in the course of its life, it
can carry diseases from one person to another very easily. Two of the most
deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes are malaria and yellow fever.
More than 700 million people become sick from these diseases
every year. At least 2 million of these people will die from these diseases.
Many scientists are working on safer and better ways to kill mosquitoes, but so
far, there is no sure way to protect everyone in the world from their deadly
bites. Mosquito nets can be placed over beds to protect people against being
bitten. These nets help people stay safe at night, but they do not kill any
mosquitoes. Mosquitoes have many natural enemies like bats, birds, dragonflies,
and certain kinds of fish. Bringing more of these animals into places where
mosquitoes live might help to cut down the amount of mosquitoes in that area.
This is a natural solution, but it does not always work very well. Mosquitoes
can also be killed with poisons or sprays. Even though these sprays kill
mosquitoes, they may also harm other plants or animals.
Although mosquitoes may not seem as scary as larger, more
powerful animals, they are far more dangerous to human beings. But things are
changing. It is highly likely that one day scientists will find a way to keep
everyone safe from mosquitoes and the diseases they carry.
1. According to the author, some people
are more afraid of tigers and sharks than mosquitoes because tigers and sharks
. . .
a. Kill more people than mosquitoes
b. Are
big and powerful
c. Are found all over the world
d. Have no natural enemies
2. Based on the information in paragraph
2, we can understand that . . .
i. Male mosquitoes and female
mosquitoes have different eating habits
ii. Male mosquitoes are harmless to
humans
iii. Female mosquitoes are responsible
for transmitting diseases to humans
a. I only
b. I and II only
c. II and III only
d. I,
II, and III
3.
In
paragraph 2 the author writes, "This saliva may or may not contain a
deadly disease." The purpose of this statement is to . . .
a. Oppose a previous argument
b. Question an upcoming conclusion
c. Confirm a hypothesis
d. Support
a later statement
4. Which of the following best
summarizes the information in paragraph 4?
a. Mosquito nets provide adequate
protection from deadly mosquitoes
b. Poisons and sprays provide adequate
protection from deadly mosquitoes
c. The introduction of the mosquito's
natural enemies provides adequate protection from deadly mosquitoes
d. There
is no perfect solution to the mosquito problem.
Directions
: Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.
When you imagine the desert, you probably think of a very
hot place covered with sand. Although this is a good description for many
deserts, Earth’s largest desert is actually a very cold place covered with ice:
Antarctica. In order for an area to be considered a desert, it must receive
very little rainfall. More specifically, it must receive an average of less
than ten inches of precipitation which can be rain, sleet, hail, or snow on the
ground every year.
Antarctica, the coldest place on earth, has an average
temperature that sually falls below the freezing point. And because cold air
holds less moisture than warm air, the air in Antarctica does not hold much
moisture at all. This is evident in the low precipitation statistics recorded
for Antarctica. For example, the central part of Antarctica receives an average
of less than 2 inches of snow every year. The coastline of Antarctica receives
a little bit more between seven and eight inches a year. Because Antarctica
gets so little precipitation every year, it is considered a desert. When
precipitation falls in hot deserts, it quickly evaporates back into the
atmosphere. The air over Antarctica is too cold to hold water vapor, so there
is very little evaporation. Due to this low rate of evaporation, most of the
snow that falls to the ground remains there permanently, eventually building up
into thick ice sheets. Any snow that does not freeze into ice sheets becomes
caught up in the strong winds that constantly blow over Antarctica. These snow filled
winds can make it look as if it is snowing. Even though snowfall is very rare
there, blizzards are actually very common on Antarctica.
5. The main purpose of paragraph 1 is
to . . .
a. Accept a conclusion
b. Introduce an argument
c. Provide a brief history
d. Deny
a common belief
6. The best title for this passage
would be . . .
a. Earth’s Many Deserts
b. Antarctica : The Coldest Place on
Earth
c. A
Desert of Ice
d. Unusual Blizzards
7. Africa’s Sahara Desert is the second
largest desert on earth. Based on the information in the passage, what
characteristic must the Sahara share with Antarctica?
a. Low temperatures
b. High temperatures
c. Frequent blizzards
d. Low
precipitation
8. As used in paragraph 2, which is the
best definition for precipitation ?
a. Moisture
in the air that falls to the ground
b. Any type of weather event
c. Weather events that only happen in
very cold areas
d. A blizzard that occurs in areas with
limited snowfall
Directions
: Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.
On March 5, 2010, I bought a Perfect Muffin Kit from your
store at Midfield Mall. The cashier who assisted me was George. George was very
friendly and assured me that the Perfect Muffin Kit would live up to the
guarantee on the box: “Perfect Muffins Every Time! . ”Unfortunately, this
product did not live up to its claim. Although the box promised, as I stated
above, to
provide “Perfect Muffins Every Time,” the muffins I made were far from perfect.
I followed the directions included in the package very carefully. First, I
removed the bag of mix from the box. Then, I poured it into a bowl. Next, I added
the correct amount of water to the mix and stirred it. The directions said that
after stirring the mixture, I could, and I quote, “add half a cup of raisins,
nuts, berries, or another favorite ingredient.”
My favorite ingredient happens to be hot sauce. I find that
a dash of hot sauce makes pizza, pasta, and soup taste very delicious. So,
continuing to follow the directions, I added half a cup of hot sauce to the mix
and stirred it. Finally, I poured the mix into muffin tins and baked it in the
oven at 350 degrees for exactly 20 minutes.When the muffins finished baking, I
was very excited to eat the “Perfect Muffins” as promised on the box. You can
imagine my disappointment when, upon tasting the muffins, I discovered that
they were not perfect. These muffins were, in fact, absolutely terrible . Not
even my dog was interested in eating these supposedly “perfect” muffins.
I would appreciate a full refund ($3.99) for this product as
soon as possible. Enclosed are the receipt, the empty box, and one of the
unperfect muffins so that you can experience it for yourself. Thank you for
your prompt attention to this matter.
9. As used in paragraph 1, which is the
best synonym for guarantee ?
a. Lie
b. Warning
c.
Promise
d. Sentence
10. It can be understood that the author
is disappointed by the product because . . .
a. It was worth less money than she
paid for it
b.
It did not fulfill the promise made
on the box
c. The directions included with the
product contained a mistake
d. The directions included with the
product were too difficult to follow
11. It can be understood that the author
put hot sauce in the muffins because she . . .
a. Wanted to get a full refund
b. Did not read the directions
carefully
c. Was out of raisins, nuts, and
berries
d.
Considered it one of her favorite
ingredients
12. The author’s main purpose in writing
this letter is to . . .
a. Complain about how bad the muffins
tasted
b.
Obtain a full refund for her money
c. Prevent others from making the same
mistake she did
d. Persuade the company to change the
wording on their box
Directions
: Read the passage. Then answer the questions below
Arrowheads, which are ancient hunting tools, are often
themselves “hunted” for their interesting value both as artifacts and as art.
Some of the oldest arrowheads in the United States date back 12,000 years! They
are not very difficult to find. You need only to walk with downcast eyes in a
field that has been recently tilled for the spring planting season, and you
might find one.
Arrowheads
are tiny stones or pieces of wood, bone, or metal which have been sharpened in
order to create a tipped weapon used in hunting. The material is honed to an
edge, usually in a triangular fashion, and is brought to a deadly tip. On the
edge opposite the tip is a flared tail. Though designs vary depending on the
region, purpose, and era of the arrowhead’s origin, the tails serve the same
purpose.
The tail of the arrowhead is meant to be strapped onto a
shaft, which is a straight wooden piece such as a spear or an arrow. When
combined, the arrowhead point and the shaft become a lethal projectile weapon
to be thrown by arm or shot with a bow at prey. Indian arrowheads are important
artifacts that give archeologists (scientists who study past human societies)
clues about the lives of Native Americans. By analyzing an arrowhead’s shape,
they can determine the advancement of tool technologies among certain Native
American groups. By determining the origin of the arrowhead material (bone,
rock, wood, or metal), they can trace the patterns of travel and trade of the
hunters. By examining the location of the arrowheads, archeologists can map out
hunting grounds and other social patterns.
Arrowheads are commonly found along riverbanks or near creek
beds because animals drawn to natural water sources to sustain life were
regularly found drinking along the banks. For this reason, riverbeds were a
prime hunting ground for the Native Americans. Now, dry and active riverbeds
are prime hunting grounds for arrowhead collectors. Indian arrowheads are tiny
pieces of history that fit in the palm of your hand. They are diary entries in
the life of a hunter. They are museum pieces that hide in the dirt. They are
symbolic of the eternal struggle between life and death.
13. As used in paragraph 2, which is the
best definition for projectile ?
a. Shaped like a triangle
b. No longer in use
c. Unsophisticated in form
d.
Designed to be thrown
14. Which of the following subjects
would not be something an archeologist would study?
a. The plants that humans used for food
and medicine before refrigeration
b.
The effects on fish of pollution
caused by modern day companies
c. The materials used for clothing and
shelter in North America prior to contact with the English colonists
d. The rate at which technology
advanced between the years 10,000 BC and 100 BC
15. Which of the following best
summarizes the main idea of paragraph 3?
a.
Archeologists can determine many
things about Native American societies simply by looking at an arrowhead
b. Archeologists are scientists who
study a range of events that have already occurred
c. Arrowheads represent the only way to
determine how Native Americans lived in the past
d. Archeologists know so much about
ancient societies because they have conducted extensive research about them.
16. Which of the following would be the
best title for this passage?
a. Native American Foods and Hunting
b.
The Significance of the Arrowhead
c. How an Archeologist Finds Artifacts
d. Spring Hobbies: 5 Ways to Spend Your
Day Outside
Direction
:Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.
The Baxter house is located at the end of the street. This
house sits farther back from the curb than the other houses. It is almost
difficult to see from the road without peering behind the deformed oak tree
that has obscuredit for years. Even so, the Baxter house stands out from the
other houses on the street. It is tall and white. However, this white is no
longer pristinely white, but a dingy grayish cream color. Long vines hang from
the tattered roof.
The Baxter house is two stories tall and has a large yard in
the back that has never been mowed. The other houses on the street are a mere
one story and have been painted a variety of colors. The newer, single story
properties all appear to have been built around the same time; the yards mostly
being of the same size, and the houses appearing to be clones of one another.
Aside
from the
Baxter house at the end, this street is a perfect slice of middle America. The
inhabitants of the other houses wonder who lives in the ancient , dilapidated house
atthe end of the street.
17. Based on its use in the passage,
which of the following statements accurately describes something that has been
obscured ?
a. The tall, thick pine trees in
Chloe’s yard provide shade for her house
b. A sun visor is one of Ken’s favorite
hats, because it helps protect his face from harsh rays
c.
After it stopped raining, the sun
was barely visible through the gray clouds
d. Because of his favorite, bright red
sweatshirt, Anthony is always easy to spot.
18. What makes the other houses on the
street stand out visually from the Baxter house?
a. The other houses have larger
families living in them
b.
The other houses on the street are a
mere one story
c. The Baxter house is at the end of
the street
d. The Baxter house is almost difficult
to see from the road
19. Which characteristic makes it clear
that the “newer, single story properties all appear to have been built around
the same time”?
a. They have all been painted the same
color
b. They are all situated next to each
other on the street
c. There are no other oak trees on this
street
d.
The yards are mostly the same size
20. Based on its use in the passage, it
can be understood that dilapidated belongs to which of the following word
groups ?
a.
Rickety, neglected , run – down
b. Ancient , old , primitive
c. Dejected , crushed , melancholy
d. Discarded , abandoned , discharged
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