Q. Should I turn off the lights every time I leave the room?
Let your bulb answer that. You save energy with the lights off, even for a few seconds. But
flicking that switch shortens every lightbulb's life. Incandescent lightbulbs are cheap, so turn them
off when you can. Compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) aren't cheap -- about $4 each -- but one
will save you about $30 in electricity charges throughout its life span over an incandescent. And
don't worry, turning on a light bulb doesn't burn a lot of energy. The Department of Energy's office
of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy says that the amount of electricity needed to turn on a
bulb equals a few seconds of its burning brightly.
Q. Do I really have to unplug my TV, phone chargers, CD player ...?
Even when they're not on, electricity courses through the plugs of your electronic gadgets so
that they'll jump into action more quickly. This "vampire electricity" sucks up $4 billion a year in
energy for things that aren't even on. Your laptop alone, turned off but plugged into the wall, will
cost you $9 a year. Cell phone chargers that aren't connected to a cell phone cost 14 cents a year.
With some 260 million chargers out there, it adds up.
Q. I know cold-water washes are greener, but will they get my clothes clean?
For a hot-water load, about 90 percent of the energy used to wash clothes goes to heat the
water, not agitate your clothes. The good news is, washing your clothes in warm or even cold
water will get rid of almost any grime, except for the worst dirt or oily stains.
Q. Dirty dishes: by hand or by machine?
By the time you wash a sinkload of dirty dishes by hand, you'll go through 4 to 5 gallons of
water. Modern dishwashers use as little as 2 gallons. Sure, dishwashers require electricity, but new
ones use 95 percent less electricity than machines built 30 years ago, and they clean well enough
that in most cases, there's no need to pre-rinse.
1、Select from the following the correct name of the government agency in charge of
studying energy consumption.
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Office of U.S. Utilities
Department of the Interior
United States Department of Defense
National Electric Department
2、How many fewer gallons of water does a new dishwasher use compared to washing dishes
by hand?
They are the same
About two to three gallons
One gallon
Five gallons
At least eight gallons
When we started for our drive the sun was shining brightly on Munich, and the air was full
of the joyousness of early summer. Just as we were about to depart, Herr Delbruck (the maitre
d'hotel of the Quatre Saisons, where I was staying) came down bareheaded to the carriage and,
after wishing me a pleasant drive, said to the coachman, still holding his hand on the handle of the
carriage door, "Remember you are back by nightfall. The sky looks bright but there is a shiver in
the north wind that says there may be a sudden storm. But I am sure you will not be late." Here he
smiled and added, "for you know what night it is."
Johann answered with an emphatic, "Ja, mein Herr," and, touching his hat, drove off quickly.
When we had cleared the town, I said, after signalling to him to stop:
"Tell me, Johann, what is tonight?"
He crossed himself, as he answered laconically: "Walpurgis nacht." Then he took out his
watch, a great, old-fashioned German silver thing as big as a turnip and looked at it, with his
eyebrows gathered together and a little impatient shrug of his shoulders. I realized that this was his
way of respectfully protesting against the unnecessary delay and sank back in the carriage, merely
motioning him to proceed. He started off rapidly, as if to make up for lost time. Every now and
then the horses seemed to throw up their heads and sniff the air suspiciously. On such occasions I
often looked round in alarm. The road was pretty bleak, for we were traversing a sort of high
windswept plateau. As we drove, I saw a road that looked but little used and which seemed to dip
through a little winding valley. It looked so inviting that, even at the risk of offending him, I called
Johann to stop - and when he had pulled up, I told him I would like to drive down that road. He
made all sorts of excuses and frequently crossed himself as he spoke. This somewhat piqued my
curiosity, so I asked him various questions. He answered fencingly and repeatedly looked at his
watch in protest.
Finally I said, "Well, Johann, I want to go down this road. I shall not ask you to come unless
you like; but tell me why you do not like to go, that is all I ask." For answer he seemed to throw
himself off the box, so quickly did he reach the ground. Then he stretched out his hands
appealingly to me and implored me not to go. There was just enough of English mixed with the
German for me to understand the drift of his talk. He seemed always just about to tell me
something - the very idea of which evidently frightened him; but each time he pulled himself up
saying, "Walpurgis nacht!"
3、What time of day in what part of the year does this story begin?
Afternoon in the autumn
Mid-day in early summer
Late evening in the spring
Early morning in the winter
Afternoon in the winter
4、What does the maitre d'hotel say about he knows that there might be a storm?
There are clouds to the north
The weatherman warned him earlier
This was storm season and to be ecpected
There is a shiver in the north wind
There are always storms this time of year
5、 What word could replace the word “fencingly” in the following sentence: “He
answered fencingly and repeatedly looked at his watch.”
Emphatically
Truthfully
Excitedly
Falsely
Evasively
6、Choose from the following the word that is closest in meaning to the word 'laconically'
from the third paragraph.
Tersely
Nervously
Fearfully
Humorously
Quickly
The nature of art has been described as "one of the most elusive of the traditional problems
of human culture" It has been defined as a vehicle for the expression or communication of
emotions and ideas, a means for exploring and appreciating formal elements for their own sake,
and as mimesis or representation. Leo Tolstoy identified art as a use of indirect means to
communicate from one person to another. Benedetto Croce and R.G. Collingwood advanced the
idealist view that art expresses emotions, and that the work of art therefore essentially exists in the
mind of the creator. The theory of art as form has its roots in the philosophy of Immanuel Kant,
and was developed in the early twentieth century by Roger Fry and Clive Bell. Art as mimesis or
representation has deep roots in the philosophy of Aristotle. More recently, thinkers influenced
by Martin Heidegger have interpreted art as the means by which a community develops for itself a
medium for self-expression and interpretation.
7、Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?
Art as a medium
The nature of art
Expression
The theory of art
Art as a community cohesiveness
8、From whose philosophy comes the idea that art is a mimesis or representation
Clive Bell
Immanuel Kant
Aristotle
Martin Heidegger
Leo Tolstoy
9、Which of the following words might replace the word ‘elusive’ in the first sentence?
Forgetful
Slippery
Regrettable
Visble
Transparent
10、Which of the following words is the author's intended meaning for the word 'medium'
from the last sentence of the passage?
Instrument
Mediator
Matter
Psychic
Paint
I had just been looking long and sadly at Holbein’s ploughman, and was walking through
the fields, musing on rustic life and the destiny of the husbandman. It is certainly tragic for him to
spend his days and his strength delving in the jealous earth, that so reluctantly yields up her rich
treasures when a morsel of coarse black bread, at the end of the day’s work, is the sole reward and
profit to be reaped from such arduous toil. The wealth of the soil, the harvests, the fruits, the
splendid cattle that grow sleek and fat in the luxuriant grass, are the property of the few, and but
instruments of the drudgery and slavery of the many. The man of leisure seldom loves, for their
own sake, the fields and meadows, the landscape, or the noble animals which are to be converted
into gold for his use. He comes to the country for his health or for change of air, but goes back to
town to spend the fruit of his vassal’s labour.
On the other hand, the peasant is too abject, too wretched, and too fearful of the future to
enjoy the beauty of the country and the charms of pastoral life. To him, also, the yellow
harvest-fields, the rich meadows, the fine cattle represent bags of gold; but he knows that only an
infinitesimal part of their contents, insufficient for his daily needs, will ever fall to his share. Yet
year by year he must fill those accursed bags, to please his master and buy the right of living on
his land in sordid wretchedness.
Yet nature is eternally young, beautiful, and generous, She pours forth poetry and beauty on all
creatures and all plants that are allowed free development. She owns the secret of happiness, of
which no one has ever robbed her.
The happiest of men would be he who, knowing the full meaning of his labour, should, while
working with his hands, find his happiness and his freedom in the exercise of his intelligence, and,
having his heart in unison with his brain, should at once understand his own work and love that of
God. The artist has such delights as these in contemplating and reproducing the beauties of nature;
but if his heart be true and tender, his pleasure is disturbed when he sees the miseries of the men
who people this paradise of earth. True happiness will be theirs when mind, heart, and hand shall
work in concert in the sight of Heaven, and there shall be a sacred harmony between God’s
goodness and the joys of his creatures. Then, instead of the pitiable and frightful figure of Death
stalking, whip in hand, across the fields, the painter of allegories may place beside the peasant a
radiant angel, sowing the blessed grain broadcast in the smoking furrow.
11、What word in the following list could best replace the word ‘husbandman’ in the
first sentence?
Spouse
Landlord
Tenant
Cooper
Farmer
12、Which of the following pairs best describes what the author is comparing in the
first two sections of this piece?
Husband and soil
Land owner and worker
Merchant and clerk
Artist and singer
Farmer and farm
13、According to the author, the happiest of men is one who is which of the following?
Spends his days and his strength delving into the jealous earth
Eats a morsel of course black bread at the end of the day
Has his heart in unison with his brain
Goes back to town to spend the fruit of his vassal's labor
Muses on rustic life
14、Which of the following words could replace the word 'allegories' in the last sentence?
Symbols
Truth
Glories
Adventures
Mysteries
When kids set small, manageable goals, they learn important things like discipline and
organization. They learn to take responsibility for their actions.
Even better, they discover the good feeling that comes from a sense of achievement. You
can help your child learn the importance of setting goals. Start by discussing with your child what
kinds of things he or she would like to accomplish in the near future. Is it to read a certain book in
its entirety? Master a certain piece of music on the piano? Learn a dozen new spelling words?
Remember that any goal ought to be realistic. A big part of the lesson to be learned is that
desired results can be achieved if the child works diligently at it. Setting an unrealistic goal and
therefore setting your child up for failure can lead to discouragement. But kids need help with this;
children often aren’t able to determine what’s realistic and what isn’t. On the other hand, it’s
important not to squelch their hopes about something they wish to attain. Using negative words,
like can’t or never, can be equally discouraging. You know your child. You know his or her
capabilities. But don’t underestimate them.
15、In this passage, the author believes which following benefits derive from goal
setting?
Discipline, organization, higher intelligence
Discipline, organization, responsibiliy
Desires, wishes, discipline
Organization, achievement, underestimation
Book reading, piano playing, spelling words
What is the sum of physical science? Compared with the comprehensible universe and
with conceivable time, not to speak of infinity and eternity, it is the observation of a mere point,
the experience of an instant. Are we warranted in founding anything upon such data, except that
which we are obliged to found up them - the daily rules and processes necessary for the natural
life of man? We call the discoveries of science sublime; and truly. But the sublimity belongs
not to that which they reveal, but to that which they suggest. And that which they suggest is, that
through this material glory and beauty, of which we see a little and imagine more, there speak to
us a being whose nature is akin to ours, and who has made our hearts capable of such converse.
Astronomy has its practical uses, without which man’s intellect would scarcely rouse itself to
those speculations; but its greatest result is a revelation of immensity pervaded by one informing
mind; and this revelation is made by astronomy only in the same sense in which the telescope
reveals the stars to the eye of the astronomer.
16、What, from the following, does the author say is the sum of physical science?
Rules and processes
Practical uses
Revelation
Observation of a mere point
Believable data
17、The reader infers from what statement that this author is discussing God or a higher
being?
...revelation is made in astronomy only in the same sense...
...there speak to us a being whose nature is akin to ours...
...through the material glory...
What is the sum of physical science?
...except that which we are obliged to found..
18、Which of the following words would replace "comprehensible" and "conceivable" and
still retain the meaning of the phrase "comprehensible universe and with conceivable
time"?
Understandable and imaginable
Elusive and fantastic
Coded and deciphered
Etherial and fleeting
Glorious and unlimited
19、Choose from the following another way the author could have written his first sentence
and retain its exact meaning.
What is the meaning of biology?
What is complete knowledge?
What does science lack?
What else can science be?
What does science encompass?
Scrooge never painted out Old Marley’s name. There it stood, years afterwards, above the
warehouse door: Scrooge and Marley. The firm was known as Scrooge and Marley. Sometimes
people new to the business called Scrooge Scrooge, and sometimes Marley, but he answered to
both names. It was all the same to him.
Oh! but he was a tight-fisted hand at the grindstone, Scrooge! a squeezing, wrenching,
grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner! Hard and sharp as flint, from which no steel
had ever struck out generous fire; secret, and self-contained, and solitary as an oyster. The cold
within him froze his old features, nipped his pointed nose, shrivelled his cheek, stiffened his gait;
made his eyes red, his thin lips blue; and spoke out shrewdly in his grating voice. A frosty rime
was on his head, and on his eyebrows, and his wiry chin. He carried his own low temperature
always about with him; he iced his office in the dog-days, and didn’t thaw it one degree at
Christmas.
20、To what is is the author referring in the following sentence: "A frosty rime was
on his head, and on his eyebrows, and his wiry chin."
He had stood in the cold too long
He was cold hearted inside and out
He had white hair on his head, chin, and eyebrows
He was very, very old
He was droll
A daily contact lens is safer as the risk of infection is lower than the long-term contact lens.
This type does not require cleaning, being single-use only. It is sterile. And it even keeps you away
from spending money on cleaning or storage solutions. On the other hand, the extended wear type
of contact lenses allows people to easily wear contacts for a longer period while allowing
oxygenation (they usually have a high oxygen permeability rate). Some people prefer them as
their convenience is obvious, but the risk of infection is higher than with the daily type of contact
lenses due to the bacterial stagnation, dust accumulation and so on.
21、What aspect of contact lenses is written about in this passage?
sources for purchasing contact lenses
reasons for purchasing contact lenses
materials used in making contact lenses
wearing time for contact lenses
the history of contact lenses
22、Which of the following lines hint at the strongest deterrent in this passage for
wearing contact lenses?
lines 1-3
line 5
lines 7-11
lines 11-12
lines 16-18
No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was
being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man's and yet as mortal as his own;
that as men busied themselves about their various concerns they were scrutinised and studied,
perhaps almost as narrowly as a man with a microscope might scrutinise the transient creatures
that swarm and multiply in a drop of water. With infinite complacency men went to and fro over
this globe about their little affairs, serene in their assurance of their empire over matter.
It is possible that the infusoria under the microscope do the same. No one gave a thought to
the older worlds of space as sources of human danger, or thought of them only to dismiss the idea
of life upon them as impossible or improbable. It is curious to recall some of the mental habits of
those departed days.
At most terrestrial men fancied there might be other men upon Mars, perhaps inferior to
themselves and ready to welcome a missionary enterprise. Yet across the gulf of space, minds
that are to our minds as ours are to those of the beasts that perish, intellects vast and cool and
unsympathetic, regarded this earth with envious eyes, and slowly and surely drew their plans
against us. And early in the twentieth century came the great disillusionment.
23、As used in line 14, “complacency” most nearly means
delight
humility
dissatisfaction
gratification
self-satisfaction
24、In the opening paragraph, what word best describes the tone the author is setting
for this passage and the remainder of the book?
ominous
optimistic
cynical
promising
depressing
Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system and can produce restlessness, headaches, and
irritability. Caffeine also elevates your heart rate and blood pressure. Over the long-term as your
body gets used to caffeine, it requires higher amounts to get the same effects. Certainly, having
your body in a state of hormonal emergency all day long isn't very healthy.
Caffeine is also a diuretic and causes a loss of fluid, which then leads to a dehydrating effect.
This is obviously not conducive to fitness activities such as resistance training, as fluid is needed
for the transfer of nutrients to facilitate muscular growth. It is also important when considering the
further loss of fluid while exercising in hot environments.
Perhaps the most important long-term problem is the effect of caffeine on sleep. The half-life
of caffeine in the body is about 6 hours.
25、The word “conducive” in line 16 means
adverse
helpful
hindering
supplemental
unfavorable
When Caligula took the title of emperor of Rome, the population of that vast empire felt that
a new dawn was emerging. Here was someone with youth on his side to reign over them, by
contrast after the aged Tiberius. Because of his earlier travels with them on their campaigns, he
had the loyalty of the troops, which was always important in a militarist empire. But the biggest
thing he had going for him was his direct family contact with the revered Augustus. Caligula
through his mother was the great grandson of the man and his reign was hoped to take them back
to what was already seen as a golden age. Yet something that started out so good ended in tragedy
for the young man, Caligula soon displayed ideas way above him self, he became an ego manic,
disrespectful of others, and blasphemous. By this behavior, he quickly alienated himself from all
who were once loyal and it became obvious that he would be killed. In everything he was
excessive, but nevermore than in his blasphemous behavior, made worse because as emperor he
was the holder of the office of head of the Roman religion and should never be seen as impious.
26、According to the passage, Rome was what kind of empire?
Democratic
Militaristic
Parliamentary
Capitalistic
Theocratic
27、Which of the following is the behavior that this passage emphasizes as the worst
one Caligula displayed?
Disrespect
Blasphemy
Big ideas
Arrogance
Flamboyance
28、Choose from the following an alternative sentence that could replace the sentence
from line 12.
But the big deal was his friend Augustus.
But his most beneficial asset was his relationship with Augustus.
But his finest hour was the one with Augustus.
But his liability was his closeness to Augustus.
But his main ally and confidant was Augustus.
The main reason for war, however, is the lust for power. The power to make others do and
believe as you do and believe, the power to make other people render unto you what you believe is
rightfully yours, the power to make other people treat you as you believe you should be treated,
the power to gain what you want (ie: money, love, respect, etc.), the power to punish others for
doing things that you don't believe they should do, the power to keep other from having things or
thoughts that you don't have. In other words, the power to be, in some ways, God, to make
everyone else in your image with you as their ruler.
29、The tone of the passage might best be described as
detached
impartial
instinctive
logical
subjective
Native Americans as well as other cultures used Shamans to help them connect with the Earth
around them, and with the power of the animals. Using dreams and visions, these Shamen would
connect with the "manitou" of the animals. The manitou of an animal is its primal spiritual energywolfness, deerness, foxness...etc.
It was believed that every human being had a particular manitou (or several) which they were
especially attuned to. These were their personal animal totems. They discovered their totems
through vision quests, although sometimes the totem made themselves known in other ways. For
example, if you were attacked by a wild animal, it was believed that that particular animal totem
had chosen you itself.
Each animal that exists has several qualities, both physical and spiritual. The qualities in your
personal Animal Totems are qualities that you might connect with, feel a deep affinity towards, or
simply need more of in your life.
30、This passage is primarily about
animal totems
Native Americans
shamans
spiritual energy
vision quests
31、Based on the passage, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT
A person could discover his personal animal totem by conducting a vision quest.
Every human being has a personal animal totem or manitou.
If a wild animal attacked someone, it was because the qualities of the animal and the
person were opposed.
Shamans could be used to help people connect with their manitous.
The qualities of a person’s animal totem have a deep spiritual connection with him.
32、The word “affinity” in line 29 most nearly means
bond
dislike
likeness
repulsion
resemblance
The two most popular defeaters of monsters and other kinds of evil in Greek mythology were
Hercules and Theseus. They were well liked, but each in a different part of Greece. Athens
preferred intellectual Theseus, while the rest of the country including Sparta adored Hercules and
his enormous strength. If somebody asks the question, "what is the ability that is in common in
Hercules and Theseus," the answer is strength. With this ability, they decided to help innocent
people and to become heroes of Greece.
Why were they supported by different parts of Greece? Athens supported Theseus while
Hercules was the Spartans' favorite. Athens was the home of the thinkers, doctors, and scientists.
As Theseus acted after his mind, he was considered one of them. Another reason why Athenians
like him best is he never had to make labors as Hercules did many times.
Athenians did not like Hercules, because he was wild. The rest of Greece honored and admired
wildness and strength. In Greek tradition, the boys were taken at a very young age for military
practices and they were educated to kill there. As Hercules was strong and able to kill, Spartans
considered him as one of them.
33、The main purpose of the passage is to
compare and contrast Athens and Sparta
compare and contrast Hercules and Theseus
describe the role of the hero in Greek mythology
explain Spartan military tradition
illustrate the importance of strength in ancient Greece
34、Based on the passage, which of the following statements is true of Hercules?
Hercules was a hero, but not a killer.
Hercules was required to perform labors.
Hercules was reserved and exercised self-control.
Hercules was revered for his intellect.
Hercules was supported by Athens.
35、The author suggests which of the following about what defined a hero in ancient
Greece?
A hero possessed both wildness and strength.
A hero was required to be intelligent.
A hero was someone trained in military practices.
A hero was someone who could perform many labors.
A hero was someone who killed to protect the innocent.
There is nothing we can do to stop natural methane sources. On the industrial side, however,
there are a lot of areas that can be addressed. The production of methane through our actions is
primarily through natural gas, petroleum, agricultural, coal mining, waste water reclaiming and
landfill systems. All produce methane to a certain degree, some on a very large scale.
Modifying our behavior on methane production is actually a win-win situation. Unlike carbon
dioxide, methane can be used as an energy source in and of itself. The technology is complex and
the gas can be unstable, but we have certainly accomplished far more difficult tasks. The bigger
point is that we don't have to stop any activity that produces methane, just modify such activities
to make use of the methane.
36、Which generalization about global warming is most strongly supported by this passage?
Industrial production of greenhouse gases and its impact on global warming needs to
be studied closely.
Any reduction in the industrial production of greenhouse gases would have a negligible
impact on controlling global warming due to the amount of these gases produced
naturally.
Unless the progression of global warming is curtailed, it is inevitable that the entire
Earth will turn into a desert.
Through technological advances, methane can and should be cultivated as an energy
source.
There is an ongoing debate as to whether global warming really exists and whether it
is a problem.
Female polar bears usually give birth in the last two months of the year. They almost always
give birth to twins. When it is time to do so, the mothers will dig dens out of the snow and ice.
They will remain in the den without food until the cubs are able to leave.
When born, polar bear cubs are absolutely tiny. They weigh less than one pound, which is
pretty amazing considering an adult polar bear can weigh 1,100 pounds on average. After birth,
the mother will stay with the cubs for two years and train them in all aspects of polar bear
etiquette. After that she abandons them to their own fates. The fathers take no part in the raising of
the cubs.
As with many animals, polar bears have some unique characteristics. They can walk up to 40
miles a day and swim up to 60. To catch seals, they stand over a breathing hole and wait for a seal
to come up for air. They then swat the seal with their left paw, always their left paw for some
unknown reason. After eating, they can go five days without swatting another seal.
37、According to the passage, the following are true about polar bears EXCEPT
cubs are usually born in November and December
male polar bears share in the training of the cubs
polar bears kill seals with their left paw only
the mother bear stays with the cubs for two years
two cubs are usually born to a mother
38、The passage suggests which of the following?
Male polar bears do not stay around after mating.
Polar bears do not have strong maternal instincts.
Polar bears mate for life.
Polar bears mate in the spring.
Polar bears spend about 60% of their lives in the water.
39、It may be deduced from the passage that
After their first two years, polar bear cubs go their separate ways
Because of each cub’s small weight at birth, a mother bear gives birth to several cubs
in each litter.
Polar bears develop at an amazing rate
Polar bears mate once a year
Similar to sharks, polar bears are eating machines, not relying upon hunger
Whether in movies or books or in life, it is human nature to be curious about "what happens
next", what the future holds in store. Because of this curiosity, divination methods were developed,
some even centuries old. There are several tools and ways to divine the future. Forms popularized
by gypsies (as related in tales) are crystal (ball) gazing, tarot card reading, palmistry, tea leaves,
bones, etc.
Divination is anything but an exact art or science. People who have the gift of divination are
often called fortunetellers. This is actually a mislabel, because it really isn't fortune that the diviner
sees but possibilities of a person's future live, love, finances, etc. All these based on decisions that
a person makes now. In the Filipino language, diviners are called manghuhula, which literally
translates to "guessers." Essentially, this means that fortunetellers are supposedly just guessing.
Amazingly, their guesses hit the mark often enough that divination became a thriving business.
40、The primary purpose of the passage is to
argue that divining is a legitimate profession
describe fortunetelling practices
introduce the concept of divination and explain its practice
itemize tools and forms of divination
point out that having the ability to divine the future is a gift
41、The passage suggests which of the following about divination?
Divination is only practiced in the Philippines where it originated.
Divination practices have largely died out.
Divining is more about conjectures than actually seeing the future.
The most popular form of fortunetelling is tarot card reading.
The term “fortunetellers” is a more appropriate name for people who practice
predicting the future than “diviners” is.
42 、 The author of this passage would probably agree with which of the following
statements?
Fortunetellers are rarely correct.
People are better off if they do not try to foresee the future.
People could control their destinies better if they consulted a fortuneteller.
People make their own luck.
Since divination is a fairly new practice, it has yet to be proved or disproved.
So how do you tell venomous and non-venomous snakes apart? There are several ways to tell,
although some species of non-venomous snakes have adapted to be able to look like venomous
snakes when they are afraid. If you are ever even slightly in doubt, leave the snake alone! As a
rule, venomous snakes have diamond or triangle shaped heads, instead of rounded heads that most
non-venomous snakes have. In addition, their eyes are elliptical like a cat's eye instead of being
rounded as well. Pit vipers have a telltale pit between the eye and the mouth. The pit, a
heat-sensing organ, makes it possible for the snake to accurately strike a warm-blooded victim,
even if the snake cannot see the victim. Of course, rattlesnakes usually rattle, but this is not always
the case. Some species of rattlesnakes have evolved without a rattle!
43、According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
Most non-venomous snakes have rectangle-shaped heads.
Most venomous snakes have rounded heads.
Not all rattlesnakes have rattles.
Rattlesnakes have a heat-sensing organ to help them detect prey.
Venomous snakes tend to have diamond-shaped eyes.
44、The main purpose of this passage is to
describe the evolution of venomous snakes
discuss the pit viper
make distinctions between venomous and non-venomous snakes
point out special features that snakes have to detect prey
show that not all venomous snakes are detectable
Is our society spiraling downward into the oblivion of lost hope? I believe not. More and more
we are seeing examples, which display the positive value of giving. A case in point: Time
Magazine finally got it right when they named rock star Bono, and Bill and Melinda Gates as the
Persons of the Year for 2005. They were named persons of the year not because of anything that
happened at Microsoft and not because Bono is a rock star; they were named persons of the year
for their charitable work and activism aimed at reducing global poverty and improving world
health. Finally, a media organization is recognizing the value of giving.
45、Based on the statements in this passage, the author would most likely argue that
activism needs to be focused on resolving the issues surrounding world health and
poverty
it is the responsibility of celebrities and corporate moguls to exemplify charity
our society is reaching a point of no return
that there is a negative side to giving
the media tends to focus on the negative in society
46、The theme of the passage is
Bill and Melinda Gates
charitable works
the demise of our society
Time Magazine
world problems
Answers：
1. The answer is
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Explanation:
B, and E are not U. S. agencies and are incorrect answers. C and D are agencies, but not the
ones that are concerned with energy. A is the correct answer as it is stated in the first section
of the article.
2. The answer is
About two to three gallons
Explanation:
A, C, D and E are incorrect because it states that a sinkload uses four to five gallons and a
dishwasher uses two, which is about a two to three gallon savings of water. B, then, is the
correct answer.
3. The answer is
Mid-day in early summer
Explanation:
Answers A, C, D, and E are incorrect as the story’s first sentence indicates. B is the correct
answer because the story begins, “sun was shining brightly on Munich, and the air was full of
the joyousness of early summer.”
4. The answer is
There is a shiver in the north wind
Explanation:
A, B, C, and E are not something he said and are incorrect choices. D is the direct quote from
the character and therefore the correct answer.
5. The answer is
Evasively
Explanation:
A, B, C and D are incorrect answers as the author’s intent is to create an air of mystery, and
these words are not the best choices to replace the meaning of fencingly. E is the best choice,
as if fencing, the other’s sword is evaded or the swordsman is evasive.
6. The answer is
Tersely
Explanation:
The meaning of laconically is 'with few words,' which makes B, C, D and E incorrect choices.
The man "crossed himself" tersely, or with few words, which makes A the correct choice.
7. The answer is
The nature of art
Explanation:
A, C, D and E are addressed, but they are employed as interpretations of what art might mean.
B is correct because it is stated in the first sentences and the discussion refers to many
thoughts about what the nature of art truly is.
8. The answer is
Aristotle
Explanation:
A, B, D, and E each had a theory about the nature of art, but they are not the exact citation that
the author used for each of their viewpoints and are not correct. B is correct because the
passage clearly states “Art as a mimesis or representation has deep roots in the philosophy of
Aristotle.
9. The answer is
Slippery
Explanation:
A and C share no similarity to the definition of ‘elusive’ as they are emotions, and are incorrect.
D and E are incorrect because they represent the sense of sight, which do not define the word
‘elusive.’ B, slippery, is the best choice, as it indicates something that cannot be caught.
10. The answer is
Instrument
Explanation:
B, C, D, and E each could mean medium, but do not convey the meaning the author intended
and are incorrect choices. A, instrument, is the word that most closely represents the author's
idea that the community finds something, an instrument or medium, for self-expression and is
the correct choice.
11. The answer is
Farmer
Explanation:
As can be deduced upon further reading, A is not correct because it does not mean
husbandman. B does not relate to anyone working with the land. C might be correct, but is not
the best choice in the list. D is incorrect because a cooper makes barrels, which isn’t related to
husbandman. E, farmer, is the best choice, as husbandman means farmer and can be inferred
through reading further in the paragraph.
12. The answer is
Land owner and worker
Explanation:
A is not correct because the comparison refers to two types of people. C refers to an employer
and an employee, but not the two the author is describing. D is not correct because the author
is not discussing an artist during the first two sections. E is not correct since the comparisons
are between two types of people. B is correct as shown through the description of the farmer
who toils on the land and the owner who benefits from it.
13. The answer is
Has his heart in unison with his brain
Explanation:
A is incorrect because it is referring to the farmer who works for the owner and must pull what
he can from the soil. B is not correct because it refers to the farmer whose only reward is the
morsel of black bread. D refers to the land owner who doesn’t appreciate the land itself and
therefore is not correct. E is incorrect because it refers to the narrator herself. C is correct,
which can be found in the 4th paragraph “the happiest of men would….. have his heart in
unison with his brain…”
14. The answer is
Symbols
Explanation:
B, C, D and E do not adhere to the meaning of allegory and are not the correct choices. A,
symbols, best defines allegory, alluded to by the author's use of the idea of angels (which are
thought of as symbols) in that sentence, and is the correct response.
15. The answer is
Discipline, organization, responsibiliy
Explanation:
A is incorrect since it contains 'higher intelligence,' which is not discussed. C, wishes and
desires, were not discussed as benefits. D contains 'underestimation,' which is not a benefit
and E simply lists things a child might like to do. B is correct and listed in the first two
sentences of the passage.
16. The answer is
Observation of a mere point
Explanation:
A is not the best choice because it refers to daily life. B is not described as the sum or total of
science and is incorrect. C is not discussed as part of physical science and is incorrect. D is
correct because it is stated in the second sentence: “Compared with the comprehensible
universe and with conceivable time, not to speak of infinity and eternity, it is the observation of
a mere point.
17. The answer is
...there speak to us a being whose nature is akin to ours...
Explanation:
A is incorrect because it talks about a revelation, but it does not suggest God. C is not correct
because it is speaking about science itself. D is the simply the question set forth in the
beginning and doesn't imply God. E is incorrect, as it does not imply a God. B implies a higher
power and therefore is the best choice.
18. The answer is
Understandable and imaginable
Explanation:
B means unable to reach and hard to imagine and is not the best choice. C is incorrect
because it implies hard to understand and readable. D means ghostly and quick and is not
correct. E is not correct because neither means comprehensible and conceivable. A is the
correct answer because understandable can replace comprehensible and imaginable can
replace conceivable and retain meaning of the phrase.
19. The answer is
What does science encompass?
Explanation:
A is incorrect because it refers to only one branch of science. B is incorrect because
knowledge can be about more than science. C and D are incorrect because the phrases do not
ask about lacking or alternatives. E is correct, as it asks the same thing, which, basically, is
what is the whole of science?
20. The answer is
He had white hair on his head, chin, and eyebrows
Explanation:
A, B, D and E are not the best choices for this inference because the author's intent is a visual
description of Scrooge's white hair. Therefore, C is the best choice.
21. The answer is
wearing time for contact lenses
Explanation:
The passage compares daily contact lenses with extended wear contacts.
22. The answer is
lines 16-18
Explanation:
A deterrent is something that discourages you from wanting to do something. Lines 16-19
mention the risk of infection, bacterial stagnation, and dust accumulation.
23. The answer is
self-satisfaction
Explanation:
Choices (B) and (C) must be eliminated, because they are antonyms of "complacency."
Choice (E) is the best answer, because the author states further in that sentence "serene in
their assurance of their empire over matter."
24. The answer is
ominous
Explanation:
"Ominous" means threatening. The author lays out the impending danger facing the Earth that the Martians are looking enviously towards Earth and planning to attack. Choice (A) is the
correct answer.
25. The answer is
helpful
Explanation:
"Conducive" is a positive word, meaning "beneficial" or "helpful." Choices (A), (C), and (E)
mean the opposite. "Supplemental" means "adding to" and that meaning is not correct in this
context.
26. The answer is
Militaristic
Explanation:
B is correct because it states that it was a militaristic empire. A, C and D are not mentioned.
And E, even though an emperor is the head of the religion, it is not mentioned that Rome was
a government based on religion.
27. The answer is
Blasphemy
Explanation:
A and E are not mentioned so they are incorrect. C was mentioned as big ideas, but not the
worst, therefore it is incorrect. Ego mania (arrogance) was mentioned, but also not the worst,
so it is incorrect. B is correct because the passage states “…but never more than his
blasphemous behavior…”
28. The answer is
But his most beneficial asset was his relationship with Augustus.
Explanation:
A does not include the fact that his relationship with Augustus was a benefit in securing the
people's approval. C, D and E do not convey the author's intended meaning and are incorrect
choices because they lack the full meaning. B is the correct choice because the author is
explaining that Caligula's asset in securing the people's approval was the close ties he had
with the already revered Augustus.
29. The answer is
subjective
Explanation:
The author is stating his opinion. Therefore, the tone of the passage is subjective.
30. The answer is
animal totems
Explanation:
The passage centers around personal animal totems (lines 14-15). They are introduced as
“manitous” in the first paragraph. The author goes on to discuss the qualities of animal totems
in the third paragraph.
31. The answer is
If a wild animal attacked someone, it was because the qualities of the animal and the
person were opposed.
Explanation:
Lines 19-23 state that “if you were attacked by a wild animal, it was believed that that particular
animal totem had chosen you itself” implying that this particular animal was your totem.
32. The answer is
bond
Explanation:
Looking at the line (25) in which “affinity” is contained, we see that the author writes “that you
might connect with, feel a deep affinity towards.” A “bond” is a “connection.” Choices (B) and
(D) are antonyms of “affinity.”
33. The answer is
compare and contrast Hercules and Theseus
Explanation:
The first sentence of the passage introduces Hercules and Theseus. The author then goes on
to describe how the two were alike and why they were liked by different regions of Greece.
Choice (A) only serves to explain why each region liked one of the heroes better than the
other.
34. The answer is
Hercules was required to perform labors.
Explanation:
In lines 24-28, the author states that Athens preferred Theseus to Hercules because Theseus
“never had to make labors as Hercules did many times.”
35. The answer is
A hero was someone who killed to protect the innocent.
Explanation:
Lines 18-20 state that Hercules and Theseus helped innocent people and became heroes of
Greece. The first sentence also states that they defeated monsters and other forms of evil.
Hercules possessed both wildness and strength (lines 29-32), but nothing indicates that
Theseus was wild. Hercules was not considered intelligent. The passage indicates that
Hercules may have been trained in military practices, but there is nothing to indicate that
Theseus was. The passage states that Hercules performed many labors, but that Theseus did
not (lines 23-26).
36. The answer is
Through technological advances, methane can and should be cultivated as an energy
source.
Explanation:
The second paragraph discusses how modifying our behavior on methane production is a
win-win situation. Technology can be used to channel it as an energy source.
37. The answer is
male polar bears share in the training of the cubs
Explanation:
In lines 19-20, the author states that “the fathers take no part in the raising of the cubs.”
38. The answer is
Male polar bears do not stay around after mating.
Explanation:
The passage states that the mother bear digs the den when it is time to give birth and the
father bear shares no responsibility in raising the cubs. Mother polar bears have strong
maternal instincts, staying with the cubs until they can leave the den and training them for two
years. There is nothing to indicate that polar bears stay together at all, much less mate for life.
We cannot determine from the passage when polar bears mate, since we do not know the
gestation period. Polar bears can swim 60 miles in a day, but they do not spend 60% of their
lives in the water.
39. The answer is
Polar bears develop at an amazing rate
Explanation:
Polar bears go from less than one pound at birth to 1,100 pounds as an adult. The mother bear
leaves the cubs on their own after two years, but we do not know whether the cubs stay
together or not. The passage states that a litter usually consists of twin bears. The mother bear
trains her cubs for two years so she would not be mating during that time. The passage states
that one seal will last a polar bear for five days, during which it will not swat a seal, indicating
that it only kills when it is hungry.
40. The answer is
introduce the concept of divination and explain its practice
Explanation:
The first paragraph introduces divination. The second paragraph expands upon the theme.
Choice (A) cannot be supported by the passage. Choices (B), (D), and (E) are details that
support the main theme of divination.
41. The answer is
Divining is more about conjectures than actually seeing the future.
Explanation:
Lines 14-15 state that divination is not an exact science, and lines 18-22 state that the diviner
sees “possibilities” for an individual. There is nothing to support Choices (A), (B), and (D).
Lines 18-19 indicate that “fortuneteller” is actually a mislabel.
42. The answer is
People make their own luck.
Explanation:
The author states that what a diviner sees are possibilities of a person’s future, and whether
these possibilities turn into reality or not depends upon the decisions a person makes now
(lines 22-23). Choice (A) is contradicted by the last line of the passage. Choice (E) is not
correct because line 7 state that some methods are centuries old. There is nothing in the
passage to indicate that the author with agree with Choices (B) and (C).
43. The answer is
Not all rattlesnakes have rattles.
Lines 25-26 state “some species of rattlesnakes have
evolved without a rattle.” Most non-venomous snakes have rounded heads, and most
venomous snakes have diamond or triangle-shaped heads, making Choices (A) and (B)
incorrect. The passage mentions that pit vipers have a heat-sensing organ which means
Choice (D) is incorrect (at least based on the passage). The passage describes the eyes of
venomous snakes as being elliptical. This makes Choice (E) wrong.
44. The answer is
make distinctions between venomous and non-venomous snakes
Explanation:
The introductory sentence asks the question of how you tell venomous and non-venomous
snakes apart. The author goes on to describe the differences in the shapes of their heads and
their eyes and to mention certain special features that some venomous snakes have. The
other answers are supporting details.
45. The answer is
the media tends to focus on the negative in society
Explanation:
The author suggests that media, such as Time Magazine, have focused on what is wrong with
society as opposed to what is being done to improve it. Note the use of the word “finally” in
lines 8 and 18. When the author writes in lines 4-6 about the “positive” value of giving, he
means that giving is a positive value, not that it has a negative side. The author is interested in
the promotion of charity in general, not intending for it to be focused on any causes in
particular. Although the author may feel that celebrities have an obligation to promote giving,
he is not stating that in this passage, and he clearly states in lines that he does not believe that
our society is on a downward spiral.
46. The answer is
charitable works
Explanation:
Charity is the theme of this passage. The author writes of “the positive value of giving,” the
recognition of people for their charitable works, and the media’s attention to these works.