Reading Comprehension Reviewer 8
1. When faced with a challenging event like a disagreement with a colleague at work, there are always two roads to go down; You can either approach the situation as a problem, or as an opportunity for spiritual growth. This not-so-subtle distinction can mean the difference between distress and eustress- always try to choose the latter. A eustress is a moderate or normal psychological stress interpreted as being beneficial for the one who experiences it.
Which of the following is not true about the passage?
a. A disagreement with a colleague at work is a challenging event.
b. Spiritual growth is the result of a disagreement with a colleague at work.
c. A disagreement with a colleague at work can be an opportunity for spiritual growth.
d. A eustress is advised to be chosen over distress.
Answer: B
2. People born under the zodiac sign Pisces are generous to a fault. They are always ready to help anyone in need, even those whom they have just met. Because they are kind and compassionate, they are often taken advantage of by people who come to them with a tale of woes and sufferings. If it happens that they don't have something to give, they will even borrow from friends so the people who come to them for help will not go home empty-handed.
What does the paragraph say about the people born under the sign Pisces?
a. That Pisces people often do not have something to give that they have to borrow from friends.
b. That Pisces people are saints.
c. That Pisces people are merciful.
d. None of the above
Answer: C
3. Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. As such, it circles the sun faster than all the other planets, which is why Romans named it after the swift-footed messenger god Mercury. Mercury was known since at least Sumerian times roughly 5,000 years ago, where it was often associated with Nabu, the god of writing. Mercury was also given separate names for its appearance as both a morning star and as an evening star. Greek astronomers knew, however, that the two names referred to the same body. Heraclitus believed that both Mercury and Venus orbited the Sun, not the Earth.
According to this passage:
a. Greek astronomers believed that Mercury orbited the sun.
b. The Romans named Mercury after one of their gods because Mercury is the closest planet to the sun.
c. The Sumerians named Mercury after their god Mercury because that god is fast.
d. Mercury is closer to the sun than the Earth is to the sun.
Answer: D
4. Baby carriages were invented in 1848 by Charles Burton. He lived in New York City and faced opposition to his invention from people who felt they were unsafe. He believed in his idea and moved to England, where he opened a factory. He made carriages for Queen Victoria of England, Queen Isabella II of Spain, and other royalty. A factory opened in the United States ten years later but only 75 carriages were sold. Today, baby carriages are extremely popular and almost every baby has at least one.
We can conclude from the passage that:
a. Americans' attitudes toward baby carriages has changed significantly.
b. the initial design of the baby carriage was not safe.
c. baby carriage sales have dramatically risen in the last 75 years.
d. Burton had many inventions that he tried to put into mass production.
Answer: A
5. "Democracy's real test lies in its respect for minority opinions." Ellery Sedgwick
Showing respect for a minority opinion _______________ democracy.
a. Defies
b. Invalidates
c. Intimidates
d. Validates
Answer: D
6. "In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king." - Desiderius Erasmus
What does this proverb mean?
a. It's more advantageous to be able to see, even a little bit, than to be blind.
b. It would be easy for someone who can see to become king in a land of people who cannot see.
c. Even someone with minor ability is considered special by those with no ability at all.
d. Someone who can see will be able to take advantage of others who cannot see.
Answer: C
7. Official records state that the Pueblo Indians lived in New Mexico and Arizona. The word "Pueblo" comes from the Spanish word "pueblo," meaning town or village. The Spaniards found these Indians living in apartment houses, some of them on the side of a cliff in order that they could be reached only by ladders. Whenever they were attacked by Apaches, the Pueblos would pull up the ladders. They grew corn, which they watered with water flowing down in ditches. They wove cloth, made wonderful baskets, and created jars and pots out of clay proving how skillful they were at hand-craft.
From the passage, the Spaniards called these Indians "Pueblos" because they:
a. lived together in a town or village.
b. farmed and brought down water in ditches.
c. achieved fame thanks to their hand-craft.
d. were close to the Apaches.
Answer: A
8. A utility cooperative is a type of cooperative that is tasked with the delivery of a public utility such as electricity, water or telecommunications to its members. Profits are either reinvested for infrastructure or distributed to members in the form of 'patronage' or 'capital credits', which are essentially dividends paid on a member's investment into the cooperative. Each customer is a member and owner of the business with an equal say as every other member of the cooperative, unlike investor-owned utilities where the amount of say is governed by the number of shares held.
A utility cooperative is most similar to which of the following types of organizations?
a. A monarchy.
b. A partnership.
c. A military organization.
d. A dictatorship.
Answer: B
9. It is difficult to reconcile the ideas of different schools of thought on the question of education. Some people maintain that pupils of school should concentrate on a narrow range of subjects which will benefit them directly in their subsequent careers. Others contend that they should study a wide range of subjects so that they not only have the specialized knowledge necessary for their chosen careers but also sound general knowledge about the world they will have to work and live in. Supporters of the first theory state that the greatest contributions to civilization are made by those who are expert in their trade or profession. Those on the other side say that, unless they have a broad general education, the experts will be too narrow in their outlook to have sympathy with their fellows or a proper sense of responsibility towards humanity as a whole.
According to the second school of thought education will not be very effective, if students
a. have inadequate knowledge of their own work.
b. ignore the study of fine arts.
c. concentrate on only a few subjects.
d. do not have a wide general education.
Answer: D
0. Have you ever wondered whether fish drink or not? All living things must drink, and they require a fresh supply of water. A person can go without food for many days, but he or she cannot go for long without water. Fish drink, and fish that live in salt water must drink salt water. However, when we watch them in an aquarium and see them opening and closing their mouths, we must not assume that they are drinking. Fish need water for its oxygen. The water that they seem to be gulping gives them oxygen, which is in the water. On the other hand, when a fish drinks, it swallows water, just the way we do.
It is stated in the passage that a fish opens and closes its mouth
a. in order to get oxygen
b. so as to gulp
c. to swim in an aquarium
d. to drink to stay alive
Answer: A
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Which of the following is not true about the passage?
a. A disagreement with a colleague at work is a challenging event.
b. Spiritual growth is the result of a disagreement with a colleague at work.
c. A disagreement with a colleague at work can be an opportunity for spiritual growth.
d. A eustress is advised to be chosen over distress.
Answer: B
2. People born under the zodiac sign Pisces are generous to a fault. They are always ready to help anyone in need, even those whom they have just met. Because they are kind and compassionate, they are often taken advantage of by people who come to them with a tale of woes and sufferings. If it happens that they don't have something to give, they will even borrow from friends so the people who come to them for help will not go home empty-handed.
What does the paragraph say about the people born under the sign Pisces?
a. That Pisces people often do not have something to give that they have to borrow from friends.
b. That Pisces people are saints.
c. That Pisces people are merciful.
d. None of the above
Answer: C
3. Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. As such, it circles the sun faster than all the other planets, which is why Romans named it after the swift-footed messenger god Mercury. Mercury was known since at least Sumerian times roughly 5,000 years ago, where it was often associated with Nabu, the god of writing. Mercury was also given separate names for its appearance as both a morning star and as an evening star. Greek astronomers knew, however, that the two names referred to the same body. Heraclitus believed that both Mercury and Venus orbited the Sun, not the Earth.
According to this passage:
a. Greek astronomers believed that Mercury orbited the sun.
b. The Romans named Mercury after one of their gods because Mercury is the closest planet to the sun.
c. The Sumerians named Mercury after their god Mercury because that god is fast.
d. Mercury is closer to the sun than the Earth is to the sun.
Answer: D
4. Baby carriages were invented in 1848 by Charles Burton. He lived in New York City and faced opposition to his invention from people who felt they were unsafe. He believed in his idea and moved to England, where he opened a factory. He made carriages for Queen Victoria of England, Queen Isabella II of Spain, and other royalty. A factory opened in the United States ten years later but only 75 carriages were sold. Today, baby carriages are extremely popular and almost every baby has at least one.
We can conclude from the passage that:
a. Americans' attitudes toward baby carriages has changed significantly.
b. the initial design of the baby carriage was not safe.
c. baby carriage sales have dramatically risen in the last 75 years.
d. Burton had many inventions that he tried to put into mass production.
Answer: A
5. "Democracy's real test lies in its respect for minority opinions." Ellery Sedgwick
Showing respect for a minority opinion _______________ democracy.
a. Defies
b. Invalidates
c. Intimidates
d. Validates
Answer: D
6. "In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king." - Desiderius Erasmus
What does this proverb mean?
a. It's more advantageous to be able to see, even a little bit, than to be blind.
b. It would be easy for someone who can see to become king in a land of people who cannot see.
c. Even someone with minor ability is considered special by those with no ability at all.
d. Someone who can see will be able to take advantage of others who cannot see.
Answer: C
7. Official records state that the Pueblo Indians lived in New Mexico and Arizona. The word "Pueblo" comes from the Spanish word "pueblo," meaning town or village. The Spaniards found these Indians living in apartment houses, some of them on the side of a cliff in order that they could be reached only by ladders. Whenever they were attacked by Apaches, the Pueblos would pull up the ladders. They grew corn, which they watered with water flowing down in ditches. They wove cloth, made wonderful baskets, and created jars and pots out of clay proving how skillful they were at hand-craft.
From the passage, the Spaniards called these Indians "Pueblos" because they:
a. lived together in a town or village.
b. farmed and brought down water in ditches.
c. achieved fame thanks to their hand-craft.
d. were close to the Apaches.
Answer: A
8. A utility cooperative is a type of cooperative that is tasked with the delivery of a public utility such as electricity, water or telecommunications to its members. Profits are either reinvested for infrastructure or distributed to members in the form of 'patronage' or 'capital credits', which are essentially dividends paid on a member's investment into the cooperative. Each customer is a member and owner of the business with an equal say as every other member of the cooperative, unlike investor-owned utilities where the amount of say is governed by the number of shares held.
A utility cooperative is most similar to which of the following types of organizations?
a. A monarchy.
b. A partnership.
c. A military organization.
d. A dictatorship.
Answer: B
9. It is difficult to reconcile the ideas of different schools of thought on the question of education. Some people maintain that pupils of school should concentrate on a narrow range of subjects which will benefit them directly in their subsequent careers. Others contend that they should study a wide range of subjects so that they not only have the specialized knowledge necessary for their chosen careers but also sound general knowledge about the world they will have to work and live in. Supporters of the first theory state that the greatest contributions to civilization are made by those who are expert in their trade or profession. Those on the other side say that, unless they have a broad general education, the experts will be too narrow in their outlook to have sympathy with their fellows or a proper sense of responsibility towards humanity as a whole.
According to the second school of thought education will not be very effective, if students
a. have inadequate knowledge of their own work.
b. ignore the study of fine arts.
c. concentrate on only a few subjects.
d. do not have a wide general education.
Answer: D
0. Have you ever wondered whether fish drink or not? All living things must drink, and they require a fresh supply of water. A person can go without food for many days, but he or she cannot go for long without water. Fish drink, and fish that live in salt water must drink salt water. However, when we watch them in an aquarium and see them opening and closing their mouths, we must not assume that they are drinking. Fish need water for its oxygen. The water that they seem to be gulping gives them oxygen, which is in the water. On the other hand, when a fish drinks, it swallows water, just the way we do.
It is stated in the passage that a fish opens and closes its mouth
a. in order to get oxygen
b. so as to gulp
c. to swim in an aquarium
d. to drink to stay alive
Answer: A
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