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Form Codes AEJC, BWJC v] fe eee The SA Peles Us et ad (ay May 2013 Administration INSIDE: questions and correct answers Seer ee ee ey eee ce ena ae ey SONS sac Bree Oe arenes NOT FOR REPRODUCTION AND RESALE. achieve more SAT Using Your Question 4HtitAnsWer'S8HAGE (OAS) Report This booklet contains the SAT* you took in May 2013, starting with all the essay prompts given in May, including the one you answered, It also includes scoring information. If the SAT you took included an unscored “equating” section, this booklet will not include that section. Reviewing Your QAS Report To make the best use of your personalized QAS report, we suggest that you: © Read each question in the booklet, then check the report for the type of question, the correct answer, how you answered it and the difficulty level. © Ifyou think you detect errors in how you recorded your answers — for example, a group of questions that you recall answering differently than what you see on the report — you may want to consider ordering 2 more rigorous form of score verification, See sat.collegeboard.org/scores/verify-sat-scores for more details. © Analyze test questions you answered incorrectly to understand why your answer was incorrect. Check to see whether you might have misread the question or mismarked the answer. © You can use your QAS report, or, as with any SAT you take, you can print your online score report at sat.org/scores to keep track of how you did on the different types of questions. This can help you understand your academic strengths and identify areas for improvernent. Reviewing Your Essay View a copy of your essay online at www.collegeboard.org/viewessay. On the practice sheets in the back of this booklet, you can practice writing an essay for one of the prompts in this booklet. Scoring Your Test Use the Scoring Worksheet, SAT Essay Scoring Guide and score conversion tables at the back of this booklet to verify the score on your test. Use the Form Code shown at the top of your personalized QAS report to locate your particular score conversion tables. The Scoring Worksheet and score conversion tables are specific to the ‘est you took. Do not ry to score any other tests using them. Practicing to Take the SAT Again Now that you're familiar with the test, you're more prepared for the kinds of questions on the SAT. You're also likely to be more comfortable with the test-taking process, including the time limits. On average, students who take the SAT a second time increase their combined critical reading, mathematics and writing scores by about 40 points. Ifyou decide to take the SAT again, your test results can help you identify the specific areas and types of questions to focus on for additional practice, Free practice resources are available on sat.org/practice including a practice test, additional practice questions and the SAT Skills Insight™ tool, which shows you the types of skills tested on the SAT and gives suggestions to help you improve your skills. 1 @ ESSAY sees: ESSAY ESSAY Time — 25 minutes ‘The essay gives you an opportunity to show how effectively you can develop and express ideas. You should, therefore, take ‘care to develop your point of view, present your ideas logically and clearly, and use language precisely Your essay must be written on the lines provided on your answer sheet—you will receive no other paper on which to write You will have enough space if you write on every line, avoid wide margins, and keep your handwriting to a reasonable size. Remember that people who are not familiar with your handwriting will ead what you write, ‘ry to write or print so that what you are writing is lepible to those readers, Important Reminders: © A pencil is required for the essay. An essay written in ink will receive a score of zero. * Do not write your essay in your test book. You will receive credit only for what you write on your answer sheet. ‘© An off-topic essay will receive a score of zero. ‘* Ifyour essay does not reflect your original and individual work, your scores for the entire test may be canceled, ‘® An electronic copy of your essay will be made available to each of your designated score recipients: colleges, universities, and scholarship programs. ‘You have twenty-five minutes to write an essay on the topic assigned below. ‘Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below. Pople use the term “wisdom” to mean many things. They describe someone as wise if that person is intelligent, well-informed, or capable of making good decisions. These descriptions, however, are not realy useful in distinguishing wise people from unwise ones. Happiness ‘better measure of wisdom: a wise person is a happy person. Even the most intelligent people should not be called wise if they are not happy. Assignment: [sit best to determine how wise people are by how happy they are? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taen from your reading, studies, experience, or observations. BEGIN WRITING YOUR ESSAY ON PAGE 2 OF THE ANSWER SHEET. Ityou finish before time is called, you may check your work on this section only. Do not turn to any other section in the test. 1 GS) ESSAY ssxxeus ESSAY @) 1 ESSAY ‘Time — 25 minutes ‘The essay gives you an opportunity to show how effectively you can develop and express ideas. You should, therefore, take care to develop your point of view, present your ideas logictily and clearly, and use lan guage precisely. Your essay must be written on the lines provided on your answer sheet—you will receive no other paper on which to write. You will have enough space if you write on every line, avoid wide margins, and keep your handwriting to a xeasonable size. Remember that people who are not familiar with your handwriting will rad what you write. Try to write or print so that what {you are writing is legible to those readers Important Reminders: ‘© A pencil is required for the essay. An essay written in ink will receive a score of ze. + Donot write your essay in your test book. You will receive credit only for what you write on your answer sheet. ‘© An off-topic essay will receive a score of zero. ‘© your essay does not reflect your original and individual work, your scores for the entire test may be canceled. ‘© An electronic copy of your essay will be made available to each of your designated score recipients: colleges, universities, and scholarship programs, ‘You have twenty-five minutes to write an essay on the topic assigned below. ‘Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below, We live in an era of individualism. The individual is celebrated and praised in every way—for boeing special and erestive, for making an original contribution, for competing with others to be the best. Nowadays individualism is a guiding idea for many people and has many benefits. But focusing on individuals has caused us to neglect our sense of community, our feeling that we are part of a harmonious group. The importance of belonging to a community has been forgotten. Adapted from Piero Ferrucei, The Power of Kindness Assignment: Has the emphasis on individualism in our society caused people to forget the importance to. community? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on thi ‘your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations. BEGIN WRITING YOUR ESSAY ON PAGE 2 OF THE ANSWER SHEET. It you finish before time is called, you may check your work on this section only. ‘Do not turn to any other section in the test. > S) ESSAY swecexvsr- ESSAY ESSAY ‘Time — 25 minutes ‘The essay gives you an opportunity to show how effectively you can develop and express ideas. You should, therefore, ake ‘care to develop your point of view, present your ideas logically and clearly, and use language precisely. ‘Your essay must be written on the lines provided on your answer sheet—you will receive no other paper on which to write ‘You will have enough space if you write on every line, a 3s, and keep your handwriting to a reasonable size. Remember that people who are not familiar with your handwriting will read what you write. Try to write or print so that what you are writing is legible to those readers, Important Reminders: + A pencil is required for the essay. An essay written in ink will receive a score of zero «Do not write your essay in your test book. You will receive credit only for what you write on your answer sheet. ‘« Anoff-topic essay will receive a score of zero. # Ifyour essay does not reflect your original and individual work, your scores for the entire test may be canceled. ‘+ Anclectronic copy of your essay will be made available to each of your designated score recipients: colleges, universities, and scholarship programs, ‘You have twenty-five minutes to write an essay on the topic assigned below. ‘Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below. Wee live in a world that values action over thought. The idea of taking time to reflect and think things through is out of favor. Our most popular movies and novels focus on action, not reflection, and our most admired public figures are praised for what they do, not for what they think, While there is something to be said for taking action instinctively and without hesitation, the fact is that people put too much emphasis on action. Assignment: Is it a mistake to value action over thought? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations, BEGIN WRITING YOUR ESSAY ON PAGE 2 OF THE ANSWER SHEET. Ifyou finish before time is called, you may check your work on this section only. Do not turn to any other section in the test. 1 ® ESSAY sxx ESSAY & ESSAY ‘Time — 25 minutes ‘The essay gives you an opportunity to show how effectively you can develop and express ideas. You should, therefore, take ‘care 10 develop your point of view, present your ideas logically and clearly, and use language precisely. ‘Your essay must be written on the lines provided on your answer sheet —you will receive no other paper on which to write, You will have enough space if you write on every line, avoid wide margins, and keep your handwriting to a reasonable size. ‘Remember that people who are not familiar with your handwriting will read what you’ write. Try to write or print so that what ‘you are writing is legible o those readers. Important Reminders: «A pencil is required for the essay. An essay written in ink will receive a score of zero. # Do not write your essay in your test book. You will receive credit only for what you write on your answer sheet. «An off-topic essay will receive a score of zero. * Ifyour essay does not reflect your original and individual work, your scores for the entire test may be canceled. « Anlecironie copy of your essay will be made available to each of your designated score recipients: colleges, universities, and scholarship programs. ‘You have twenty-five minutes to write an essay cn the topic assigned below. ‘Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below. ‘No one knows how the future will turn out, Faced with this uncertainty, some people choose to live as though the only thing that matters is row. Instead of planning for the future, they devote their energy to enjoying the present. How misguided! They should spend their time today preparing for the future. Knowledge, skills, and resources they work to acquire now will serve them long ait the pleasures of today are forgotten, ‘Assignment: — Is preparing for the future more important than enjoying the present? Plan and write an essay in which you -13- Unauboiand cyngor ute ot any pae ots pio sega. 3 3 P@2 3. Inthe splane above, point C isthe center of the circle, What are the coordinates of poiat C? () (0) 8) (0,2) © (1) ® (2.0) ©) @2) 4. If (a 26)? +2 = 18 and a = 2b > 0, whatis the value of a ~26? 3 B) 4 © 16 (D) 20 ©) WS 5. In the xy-plane, which of the following is NOT a point carte enon ofteine yar? @ 63) @) 4.4) © (3) @) (87) ©) 16,1) 6. If the average (aritumetic mean) of the 4 numbers 4, b, and + is 30 and the average of the 3 numbers a, 8, and ¢ is 20, what is the value of 1? 5 (B) 10 (©) 25 @) 50 © 60 GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE > “14 3.3 3 gum 3 3 3 ~3 7. Atacamival, Emily, Avery, Teshaun, and Philippe B will take part in a race. 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What is the maximum, ‘number of people that can be seated if there are the same number of 4-person and 6-person table configurations? + What is the value of 3] xf Note; Figure not drawn to scale. 17. The figure above shows the shape of the top of a laboratory table in which all intersecting edges meet at right angles. Ifthe area of the tabletop is, 1B square feet, what is the value of x? 18, When 53 is divided by a positive integer n, the remainder is 3. How many values of 1. are possible? STOP Ifyou finish before time is called, you may check your work on this section only. Do not turn to any other section in the test. ~18- SECTION 5 ‘Time — 25 minutes 35 Questions Turn to Section 5 (page 5) of your answer sheet to answer the questions in this section. Directions: For each question in this section, select the best answer from among the choices given and fill in the corresponding circle on the answer sheet. “The following sentences test correctness and effectiveness of expression, Part of each sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath each sentence are five ways of phrasing the Underlined material. Choice A repeats the Original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice A; if not, select ‘one of the other choices. In making your selection, follow the requirements of standard written English; that is, pay attention to grammar, choice of words, sentence construction, and punctuation. ‘Your selection should result in the most effective sentence—clear and precise, without awkwardness or ambiguity. EXAMPLE: Laura Ingalls Wilder published her first book and she was sixty-five years old then. “ @B) © @) © and she was sixty-five years old then ‘when she was sixty-five atage sixty-five years old upon the reeching of sixty-five years athe time when she was sixty-five ®©@O0€ 1. Video games are popular not only as a form of entertainment and also an educational tool. (A) and also (B) being also (© andas {D) but also as (B) butalso being “19- 2. Hoping to slow the dectine of populations of small primate called the slender loris, conservationists planning to restore the creatures’ forest habitat w ®) © o © conservationists planning to restore conservationists planning restoring ‘conservationists plan to restore the plan of conservationists is for restoring ‘what the conservationists plan is to restore 3. Edith Wharton is best known as a novelist, but poetry was also written by (A) but poetry was also weitten by her (B) but having also wrote poetry (C) despite sie also wrote poetry {D) though she also wrote poetry (B) there is also poetry written by her on aan 2 i can reveal emotions and memories buried deep in the mind. (A) In.a 1900 book about the significance of ‘dreaming, psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud said that they (B) Ina 1900 book, psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud sid about the significance of dreaming that they (© Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud's 1900 book about the significance of dreaming, which says that it (D) On the topic of the significance of dreaming, psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, who said in ‘2 1900 book that dreams (B) Ina 1900 book about the significance of ‘dreaming, psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud said that dreams 5S. A government plan signed into law promised a massive effort to revive the wetlands by restoring more natural water patterns, but the plan stalled for lack of funding, (A) to revive the wetlands by restoring (B) reviving the wetlands, it restores (© ‘forthe revival of the wetlands, this restored (D) to revive the wetlands, restores (E) for wetlands revival and they restore j. When the architect arrived at the construction site, he looked for the contractor whom he had arranged tomect in front ofthe building ina yellow helmet. (A) contractor whom he had arranged to meet in front of the building in a yellow helmet (B) contractor who, having arranged to meet him in front of the building in x yellow helmet (© contractor, it was he whom he had arranged to meet in front of the building in a yellow helmet (D) contractor in a yellow helmet, be had arranged ‘to meet him in front ofthe building (©) contractor in a yellow helmet whom he had arranged to meetin front of the building . When television, comic books. and other elements oLpopular culture were once considered unworthy of academic study, they are now the subjects of many scholarly books and articles. (A) When television, comic books, and other elements of popular culture were once (B) Television, comic books, and other elements of popular culture had once been (© Despite television, comic books, and other ‘elements of popular culture were once (D) Although television, comic books, and other elements of popular culture were once (B)_ Being that television, comic books, and other ‘elements of popular culture were once cig Eta ces at ang inthe late 1830s, when scientists Pontulie that sheets of ee once covered mach ofthe globe. (A) world has appeared (B) world appeared (©) world appearing (D) world, it appeared (E) world, which appeared -20- Uneuhotzed copying fuse ot Cy retirees 5@5 9. Unable to find a direct flight to her destination, the ly eh afly (A) the only choice was a flight with two stopovers (B) a flight with two stopovers was the only choiee (©) two stopovers in the Mlight was the only choice (D) she had to choose a flight with two stopovers (EB) what she had to do was choose a flight with two stopovers 10. Tania Le6n initially worked as an accompanist for Dance Theatre of Harlem but soon began composing. music forthe group and to serve as musical director. (A) began composing music forthe group and o seve (B) began to compose music forthe group and to (C) began to compose music for the group and serving (D) begins composition of music forthe group, she (8) beginning to compose muse forthe group, serving 11. A town in the Canadian province of Alberta, railway workers discovered natural hot springs near Banff in {883 and so it was promoted ue a resort area, (A) railway workers discovered natural hot springs near Banff in 1883, and soit was promoted as reson area (8) allway workers, having discovered natural bot springs nearby Banff in 1883, promoted it os 2 resort area, (C) Banff was promoted as a resort area after railway ‘workers discovered, in 1883, natural hot springs nearby (D) Banff, which was promoted as a resort area after railway workers discovered natural hot springs near itin 1883 (E) the discovery by railway workers in 1883 of natural hot springs near Banff were what promoted it as a resort area, 5@5 Uraitoren ep Ey malt ce reuse ot co 5 The following sentences test your ability to recognize ‘grammar and usage errors, Each sentence contains either ‘a single error or no error at all. No sentence contains more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. Ifthe sentence comtains an error, select the ‘one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Ifthe sentence is correct, select choice B. In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard swritten English. EXAMPLE: ‘The other delegates and him immediately A B a accepted the resolution drafted by the D neutral states, No error E ©eOo€ 14, The term er-songwriter” refers to a a vocalist who composes his or her own B ‘material, as opposite from a singer whose o songs are written by somebody else. Noerror D E 1S. Greeting cards with humorous pictures of children were popular in Victorian England dusing the winter 12, Although itching is one of the most commonest a B sensations experienced by human beings, the physiological processes that produce an itch are c only pattially understood by scientists. No error D Ee 13, The popularity of film courses in schools, like the a B ‘growth of film societies, indicating an increased c interest in the study of movies, No ertor D E a holidays, as was ornaments with designs meant B to remind the recipients of the approsch of spring. Te D Noerror E 16, Yesterday, after they heard that the play was being ke By cast, many of the drama students expressed their c interest and illbegin preparing to audition. Noeror 17. Grace Hopper. one of the earliest computer K scientists, predicted that computers would be reduced 5 from room size to desk size und that it would become e the general public. No error E popular D -21- copying o rouse ot 18, Priorto the enactment of the Sherman Antitrust Act in A 1890, there were no federal laws in the United States B prohibiting companies from combining 10 reduce competition within their industries. No error D E 19, Although Anita was the less experienced of the fifteen A finalists atthe science fair, she won an award for the B ic ‘thoroughness ofthe research she had! done for her D project. No error 20. Scientists once thought that the panda was related a to the raccoon, but DNA analysis of pandas has led B scientists to conclude that the panda is more closely. c related tothat of the bear. No error D Tin 21, Japanese director Akira Kurosawa's most influential A movie may be Rashomon, inwhich the story is told B o D from the contradictory viewpoints of several characters, No error E 22 22, Before acquiring new item, a coin collector a should evaluate the physical characteristics of B the coin in addition to their historieal and cultural D significance, Noerror E 23. The most studied form of curiosity A alled interest- B type curiosity, itisthe motivation fe learn about S something because itis entertaining or novel. D Noerror E 24, Some superstitions, such asthe belief theta broken mirror brings bad luck, appears in many different K cultures, while others, such asthe belief that B ‘particular number is lucky, are more culturally speci D 7 ae 25, ‘The fashion industry's semiannual fashion-week shows, in Milan come after those in New York and London a B ‘but proceed the shows in Paris, No errar c D E 5@5 Unauoize ceptng ous ot [meee i Latha 26, The throat ofa fin whale is made up of a a distinctive set of pleats that allows their mouths ~— = = te to open very wide during feeding. No error E 27. During the years Sam belonged to the organization, he was everything except its president, a position a he had no desire to hold because of the publicity B c it attracted. No error E 28, The energy relessed by the neutron star atthe center a of the Crab Nebula is the main contributor to the B Cc nebula's total luminosity, which is 75,000 times theSun. Noenor D E Finding ways to produce electricity both cheaply x E and cleanly are among the most pressing challenges c aa facing the modern world, No error E -23- Directions: The following passage is an early draft of an essay. Some parts of the passage need to be rewritten Read the passage and select the best answers for the questions that follow. Some questions are about particular sentences or parts of sentences and ask you to improve sentence structure or word choice. Other questions ask you to consider organization and development. In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written, English. ‘Questions 30.35 refer to the following passage. (1) ma professional chef, but frankly, I've always had 4 preference for cooking at home. (2) There are two reasons for this. (3) Firs, restaurant cooking can be very restrictive, ‘whereas cooking at home allows me freedom to ‘experiment. (4) The more. important reason, therefore, is that at home I can cook alone. (5) While I'm on the job, I have no time to myself (6) I'm managing a hectic, crowded kitchen and supervising more than a dozen people. (7) I's only when I'm in my own home kitchen that I can relax and take real pleasure in the culinary arts. (8) But lst Monday night I underwent an attitude shift (9) My husband and Thave invited a neighboring family 10 inner. (10) While the others entertained themselves inthe family room, I was alone in the kitchen, blissfully trying ota new recipe for pasta sauce. (11) Looking up from the onions I was chopping. I saw our neighbors’ son, Danny, poking his head through the doorway. (12) "Do you mind if watch?” he asked. (13) Actually. I did mind and ‘grudgingly allowed him entrance into my sanctuary. (14) My grumpiness dissolved. (15) | saw how truly fascinated Danny wes with what I was doing. (16) I asked ie wanted to help, and we spent the next 40 minutes sharing the joy of cooking, (17) [so thoroughly enjoyed the experience that was forced to reassess my view of cooking as an ideally solitary activity. (18) Infact, the next time we invite his family to dinner, I think I'll ask Danny if he'd like to be my assistant again D+ Unnutoed coping of ese of any patel spousal. 6+ @ SECTION 6 ‘Time — 2 minutes 25 Questions ‘Turn to Section 6 (page 6) of your answer sheet to answer the questions in this section. Directions: For each question in this section, select the best answer from among the choices given and fi circle on the answer sheet. a the corresponding, Each sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled A. through E. Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole. Example: Hoping 10 compromise that they felt would be -~ Tabor and management. the dispute, negotiators proposed to both (A) enforce. useful (B) end... divisive (©) overcome . . unattractive (D) extend .. satisfactory ) resolve... acceptable ®OO0e 1. A firm —— of peace, Montana congresswoman Jeannette Rankin was the only lawmaker to the United States’ entry into both world wars. (A) supporter restore {B) spectator. . abolish {C) advocate . - oppose {D) enemy... defy (E) sponsor... recommend 2. Multiplane cameras were a critical invention for early animated films: they —--—- realism by allowing drawings to appear three-dimensional. (A) divided (B) heightened (C) prevented () disturbed (B) neglected 3. Social networking websites are —---— by nature, as individuals vie with one another (and with advertisements) for their friends’ attention. (A) educational _(B) informal (C) competitive (©) private (E) dunble 4. Although he felt that Steven was --—---, Mark did not sense that Steven’s il will amounted to outright ~ (A) courageous... bravery (B) competent. anxiety (©) disapproving .. collegiality {D) aniagonistic.. enmity (E) uncouth .. conspiracy Emily Dickinson's poems can be disqui some people found tha, in person, justas (A) disarming (B) unner (D) wearying —(E) mollifying ing, and inson was, (C) beguiling 6. For Albert Einstein, the unvarying speed of light was ‘a—~----, an essential presupposition on which his reasoning was based. (A) corollary (B) contingency (C) postulate (picsseepeeey.., (a) coupon 7. Some teachers worry that history courses will become ~---~ for students de to euricular pressures that are ——-- the subject. (A) ensconced .. undermining (B) elective... marginalizing (©) optional «elucidating (D) enhanced . ostracizing ©) defunct .. promulgating 8. The details of the agreement were so ---——- that only a few people were capable of fully comprehending them, (A) pejorative (B) sacrosanct (C) imprudent (©) arcane (E) palpable -25- 6G + 6 Unauhoies copying of eure ot ‘any parva is pages siege ‘The passages below are followed by questions based on their content; questions following a pair of related passages may also be based on the relationship between the paired passages. Answer the questions on the: basis of what is stated or implied in the passages and in any introductory material that may be provided. Line 10 (Questions 9-13 are based on the following passages. Passage 1 Variable work schedules are an inexpensive way for employers to offer their workers greater flexibility. And for many people, minor changes in schedules are all they need tohhelp manage work and life, Plus, these arrangements, usually don’t affect earnings or benefits. Being able t0 arrive and leave earlier or later allows workers to avoid peak commuting times —and to work when they're most ‘productive, However, they might need to consider the {impact of not being in the office at certain times or on the days they have off. As with other types of flexible _ arrangements that involve time off, people can miss important office events if they aren’t there when everyone elses. Passage 2 Fusion of home and work will bring an end to ‘weekends. As more people gain more control over when and where they work, neither the workday nor the workweek will have a distinguishable beginning or end. Labor-short companies are increasingly willing to accommodate employees” desire for more flexible scheduling, evidenced by the growing number of firms ‘offering core hours, telecommuting, and flex-time. The twade“off may be that the combination of these alternative work srrangements, with the breakneck speed of doing business in the new economy, will further blur the line between work and home/family/lefsure, 9. Both passages focus primarily on a (A) source of conflict between employers and employ‘ (B) possible solution to a long-standing dilemma (C) ype of arrangement offered by some employers (D) business practice recommended by most experts ©) demand voiced by many employees. ~26- 10, ‘The tone of the opening sentence of each passage is destdeseribed as (A) pensive B) ito (©) hyperbotic (D) assured, ® reverent 11. Which of the following is an assumption made in Passage 1 about the trend toward flexible schedules that is contradicted in Passage 2 ? (A) Employers will recognize the importance of flexible schedules to productivity. (B) Employers will emphasize the financial benefits Of flexible schedules (©) Employers will nced flexible schedules to retain talented staff. (D) Employees will become more productive during their work hours. (E) Employees will regularly have full days off from work. 12. The author of Passage 2 suggests that instituting the “work schedules” mentioned in line 1, Passage 1, would lead to (A) adiminution in employee avaitabilicy (B) 2 decline in workplace productivity (C) an unfair distribution of tasks {D) the loss of an important boundary (E) the imposition of burdensome rules 13. Which best describes the relationship between the two passages? (A) Both passages argue in favor of putting an innovative workplace practice into effect. (B) Botb passages discuss ways of resolving a widely acknowledged problem. (O) Passage 2 presents evidence that an idea deseribed in Passage | is of litle practical value. (D) Passage 2 offers a potential solution toa specific problem detailed in Passage 1 (E) Passage 2 discusses a possible consequence of a poliey discussed in Passage | 0 1s 20 2s as “ 6@ +6 Unauinored ofr ese ot any parts pape saga 6+ @6 ‘Questions 14-25 are based on the following passage. ‘The following passage is adapted from a 2008 novel about city dweller who relocates to suburbia with her husband. ‘Thad lit out for the suburbs in the manner of pioneers ‘and pilgrims, not so bravely and with fewer sweeping historical consequences, but with that same combination of discouragement and hope, thet simultaneous running-away ‘and running-toward. I was a woman ready for a new life. People like to say that cities are impersonal, that there's nothing like a big city to make a person feel small. And, ‘sure, when viewed from the top of a twenty-story building, T'man ant, you're an ant, everyone's an ant. ‘Trust me, I know what it means to be small. 'm five feet tall and weigh about as much as your everage sack of groceries, but for years, every time I walked down. ‘acity strvet, I could have sworn Texpanded. I lost track of where I ended and the city began, and after a few blocks, I'd have stretched to include the flower stand, the guy selling “designer” handbags on the comer, the scent of roasting nuts, and the café with its bow! of green apples in the window. loved the noise, opening my window to let a confetti ‘of sound fly in. I loved how leaving my apartment, in pursuit of newspapers or bags of apricots or bagels 80, perfect they were not so much bagels as odes to gloss and chewiness, never just felt like going out, but like serting ‘out, adrenaline singing in my veins, the unexpected glancing off storefronts, simmering in grates and ledges, pooling in stairwells, awaiting me around every comer, down every alleyway. Imaging an enormous strutting peacock with the whole jeweled city for a tal ‘But my peacock days didn’t last. They went on for years and years, fis in Philadelphia and then in New York, ‘before skidding to as abrupt a halt as anything ever skidded, so that by the time my husband, Teo, and I took a Jeft turn onto Willow Street, those days had been over for months, and as we drove through as quiet a neighborhood as [had ever seen, [could not shake the feeling that we ‘were home. I wanted and did not want to feel this way. My heart sank even 2s my spirits lightened and rose toward the canopy of sycamore leaves, the sleepy blue sky. ‘What you need to understand is that I had not planned 10 become this person. [had planned to remain an adventurous urbanite, to court energy and unpredictability, and to remain open to blasts of strangeness, ugliness, and edgy beauty for the rest of my life. Instead, as Teo drove ten miles an hour down strect after stret, it came from everywhere, from the red flags of the mailboxes and the swaths of green lawn, from the orderly flower beds and the oxidized copper of the drainpipes: the sound of this sedate, ‘unsurprising place calling me home. 0 5 ” “Ir looks like home,” ‘Teo said, and after a mild double take (very mild, since the man reads my mind With unnerving regularity), I realized that he didn't mean “home” the way I'd been thinking it, or not quite, He meant the place where we'd been kids together and where all four of our parents still lived. My husband ard I had grown up, notin a suburb exactly, bu in a cozy little Virginia college town, in the same kind of neighborhood we drove through now, beautiful, with houses dating from the early twentieth century, trees dating from before that. A place where late spring meant hardwoods in full, emerald green leaf, and a ‘Memorial Day lawn party replete with croquet, badmiaton, ‘barbecue, and at least five kinds of pie. And although we ‘were years and miles away from that place, that childhood, although it was late morning and Memorial Day had come and gone two weeks before, I could almost see the ehildsen wwe had been darting through the dusk, could almost smell the rich perfume of grilling meat. 1 know how syrupy this souncs, how dull, provincial, and possibly whitewashed, but what can I do? Happy childhoods happen. Ours happened. What came back to ‘me, with lightning-crack vividness, as I looked out the car ‘window, were the clusters of women, at birthday parties, ‘cookouts, standing in yards and kitchens, the air warm with their talking, and how oddly interchangeable we all were, women and children both. The woman who picked us up when we fell down or wiped our faces or fed us lunch or yelled us down from treetops (all of it so casually, with barely a break in the conversation or an extra breith) may have been our mother but could just as easly have been someone else's. We hardly noticed. The women merged into a kind of laughing, chatting, benevolent blur, a network of distracted love and safekeeping. 14, The central contrast in the passage is between (A) spite and forgiveness (B) excitement and stability (©) privacy and community (D) arrogance and humili (B). substance and showiness 15, In the passage, the narrator is concered primarily with a) B) © @) e recalling a difficult period in her youth describing her feelings about a significant change reflecting on the reasons fora missed opportunity considering arguments agains a decision facing the results of an unexpected event ~27- Urautotizg copying or out of fy part of ts pee ga 6+ @6 16. As used in line 9, the word “ant” is a metaphor for (A) insignificance (B) industriousness (©) restlessness (D) cooperation (B) precision TZ, Lines 15-18 (“the flower... window”) are similar to lines 46-48 ("ved flags... .drainpipes”) inthe way they i a o 7 3 A= tw Verh 5 3] The number of degrees of arc in a circle is 360. | ‘The sum of the measures in degrees of the angles of a triangle is 180. 1. If 4x =18, whatis the value of 4(x—2)? 2,4,6,8,10 (a) 26 2. ‘The first five terms of a sequence are given above, @ 2 ‘Which of the following statements i true for each ou of the given terms after the 2nd one? ® 10 (A) Each term is two more than its preceding term. (B) Each term is twice its preceding term. (©) Each term is the sum of its two preceding tecms. (D) Each term is the square of its preceding term. (®) Each term can be written as 2", where n is an integer. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE > ~30- Unautoied comying 0 eute of 2. — ee —<————, 7 0 ® A c 3. In the figure above, side AC of AABC is extended to point D. What is the value of x? (a) 10 (B) 70 © 40 @) 30 (&) 20 WATER CONSUMPTION VERSUS TEMPERATURE, Besse ‘Water Consumption (ounces =f 7 80 85 9 95 100 High Temperature °F) 4. ‘The seatterplot above shows Mike's water consumption plotted against the high temperature for each of seven days, A line of best fit forthe data is also shown, ‘According to the line, which of the following is the best estimate of Mike's water consumption, in ounces, (on a day when the high temperature is 80°F ? (A) 10 (B) 20 © 30 ©) 40 ©) 50 4 b He -0.125 0 0.625 5. The valucs of a and & are shown on the number line above. What is the value of b— a? “ B) © © © BI cols iu city le B24 ID 6. Inthe figure above, points A, B, C, and D ie on the circle, which has center O and diameter AD. ‘What is the measure of are EDA ? (A) 200° (B) 210° (©) 220° (D) 230° ©) 240" GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE > 31. nsutoes copying ous of | aa <=" 7 7. Ina stack of books, each book weighs p pounds. The enti stack weighs 30 pounds. Which of the following, represents the number of books in the stack? 30, ? =. 30 A) @ (© 30-p () 30+p (&) 30p 8, What is the area of AABC above? (a) 48 (B) 96 (© 120 () 160 (B) 192 -32- 9. What number exceeds 50 percent of itself by 10 ? 3 @) 10 © bs @) 20 (&) 60 10, A circle and a triangle intersect in the interior of a square as shown in the figure above, Which of the following statemet nts must be true? 1. If X is point in the interior of the cizele, then X is in the imterior of the square. TL IF ¥ is a pointi then ¥ isi MIL If Z is a point then Z isin (A) Tonly. (B) Land If only (©) Land 111 only the interior of the square, the interior of the triangle. the interior of the triangle, the interior of the circle (D) Wand 111 only © Land GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE ) Urauinriza coping of usa of fry panto tas pape gal —/ A Height of Water (millimeters) +e it | 012345678910 Number of Marbles 11. As glass marbles of equal size are added one at a time to a eylindrical glass containing water, exch one ‘causes the water evel to inerease by an equal amount. ‘The points on the graph above show the heights of the wate, in millimeters, when 2 and 5 marbles, respectively, are in the glass. What was the height of the water in the glass before any marbles were added? (A) 50 millimeters (B) 57 millimeters (C) 60 millimeters (D) 65 millimeters ) 67 millimeters xtn 1 deen 12, If x and m are positive integers and what isthe smallest possible value of x-+n? a) (B) oO ) ® -33- 13, Inthe y-plane, the line segment joining the points (-7,-5) and (-1, 9) is one of the diggonals of a square, What is the x-coordinate of the point at whieh the two diagonals of the square intersect? (a) -4 B) -3 © -1 @) 2 © 4 CORNER BOOKSTORE REVENUE IN 1998, 414, The graph above shows the breakdown in revenue for a bookstore in 1998. The total revenue for 1998 was '5200,000. Ifthe revenue from the sale of reference ‘books increased by 20 percent from 1998 to 1999, ‘what was the revenue from the sale of reference books in 1999? (A) $40,000 (B) $42,000 (©) $44,000 (D) $48,000 (E) $80,000 ‘GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE 7 ——— Unsutoses copying ov ous. of ny patois page <—_—,, 7 15, If 2° =8°, where x and y are positive integers, which of the following is equivalent to 8°72 16. “ (By © © e a a pe af 2 48 IL akes Jan twice as many hours (o walk 6 miles as it takes Bev to walk 4 miles. What is the ratio of Jan's average walking rate to Bey’s average walking rate? (A) 2101 (B) 2103 (© 3101 (D) 3102 (3104 —34- 17. IF Q isthe volume ofa sphere with radius a, what is the volume of a sphere with radius 2a, in terms of Q ? (The volume V of a sphere with radius r is given by the formula V = 4ar*) “ @) © ) 20 4a 6o 8g ® 20 18. The complete graph of the function g is shown above. For how many values of p docs g(p) = 2? (A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) Four (E) Five GO ONTOTHE NEXT PAGE > Unsutorzad cooyng rose of a List A: 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 20. List A above consists of seven numbers. List B is formed by using five of the seven numbers once and cone of the numbers twice. If7 is the mean, median, and mode of list B, which number from list A is NOT used? a B) © (D) © 419, Inthe figure outined in bold above, al sides are equal in length. The figure is formed from an equilateral hexagon surrounded by two sizes of equilateral triangles as shown. Ifthe perimeter ofthe hexagon is 36, what is the perimeter ofthe figure outlined in bold? @ 4 @ 72 © % (D) 108 © 144 STOP If you finish before time is called, you may check your work on this section only. Do not turn to any other section in the test. -35- ) SECTION 8 ‘Time — 20 minutes 18 Questions ‘Turn to Section 8 (page 7) of your answer sheet to answer the questions in this section. Directions: For each question in this section, select the best answer from among the choices given and fill in he corresponding circle on the answer sheet Each sentence below bas one or two blanks, cach blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled A through E. Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best its the meaning of the sentence as a whole. ~ the dispute, negotiators proposed ‘a compromise that they felt would be —---- fo both Tabor and management. (A) enforce .. useful (B) end... divisive (C) overcome... unattractive (D) extend ... satisfactory (B) resolve . . acceptable ®QOCoe 1, By recycling materials and salvaging unused supplies, the health care industry can -~--~ the amount of waste it generates. (A) expose. (B) reduce (©) preserve (D) overlook (E) compound 2, Sitala —— her Miwok name, meaning “of good ‘memory”: she can be counted on to —--—- any experience, no matter how long ago it occurred. (A) exaggerates .. predict (B) embraces... forego (© illuminates... avoid (D) anticulates .. recognize (©) exemplifies . . recall 3. Both candidates wanted to appeal to voters who are normally -——- with politics, those who express litle ‘or no -—--~ the outcome of the election (A) delighted . excitement about (B) satisfied... pleasure in (C) bored... opinion about (D) frustrated. . impatience with (E) familiar. awareness of 4, During the voyage Dan relied on the stars’ positions for guidance, demonstrating his skill at navigating by means of ——— cues. (A) terrestrial (B) improvisational (© equatorial (D) celestial (©) sequential 5. The setting of Ntozake Shange’s first novel is exoti, ‘even ~~, making that of her second novel seem — by contrast, (A) intricate -. complex (B) fantastic. ordinary (C) routine. isolated (D) imaginative. foreign (©) mythical. unbelievable 6. Pardis Sabeti has earned distinction in —-—- ways: she developed a means of tracing natural selection in the genome and she sings in a successful rock band. (A) presumptive (B) providential (C) disparate (D) prosaic (E) recondite 8 any part SOO Unauiontes copy he oe orseuse of leg OO0O®@8 “The two passages below are followed by questions based on their content and on ihe relationship between the two passages Answer the questions on the basis of what is stated or implied inthe passages and in any introductory material tht may be provided. Line 0 1s 2 4 ‘Questions 7-18 are based on the following passages. The following passages discuss the subject of deception Passage 1 is from a book written by a philosopher in 1993. Passage 2 appeared in a study of lving written by a novelist in 2001. Passage 1 ‘Telling the whole truth about everything to everybody all the time is an impossibility, but even if it were possible, it probably wouldn't be desirable. The question is: of all the things we could say, what should we say? Deception is a touchy subject. Before serious misunder- standings begin to form, it would be a good idea to state clearly that I repudiate ll harmfully exploitative deceptions such as consumer fraud, insider trading, ats of treachery in the workplace, tax evasion, and so on, The list of reprehen- sible exploitations is enormous and grows longer daily. I {do despise and reject allthis corruption. However, itis, ‘a mistake to despise and reject al the other forms of deveption, too, jst because we have had experience with these contemptible ones. It would be the same kind ‘of mistake as rejecting all politics just because we have been burned by some corrupt politicians. We need to sort ‘out what is and what is not normally justifiable deception, Jjust as we must sort out moral from immoral behavior in politics. ‘As children we are taught to revere the principle of truth-telling before we have achieved a clear understand- ing of what truth is. Fora child, how is the truth different from a captivating story that takes us off into other vivid realitics? From saying things that make people feel good? From whatever saves us from danger? Children have to be taught to isolate truth and truth-telling for special treatment, ‘As our experiences widen, however, we also learn through ‘wonderfully indirect and subtle means that truth-tlli like every other moral principle, has its drawbacks in practice, and sometimes we have to pass over it in our calculations fr getting on as decent and successful human beings. Deception i found in many cultures (although attitudes toward it differ, probably because it provides advantage in carrying out one's intentions, and because it offers a chance to escape confrontations without having to fight. ‘We human beings are active, creative mammals who can represent what exists as if it did not, and what doesn’t exist as ift did. And we do this easily and routinely. Poet TS. Eliot was right when he reminded us that “Human kind? ‘Cannot bear very much reality.” In eivilization no less than in the wildemess, survival at the water hole does not favor the fully exposed and unguarded self. Deception, it seems, may be a vital social skil, 50 55 7s 37 Passage 2 ‘The nineteenth-century moraist’s view on deception ‘was that in general any violation, no matter how small, of the dictates of one’s conscience was dangerous. The small lie makes room forthe bigger one, which makes room for theft, which makes room for robbery, which makes room for murder. The rapid descent down the slippery slope starts with a minor infraction, The model may be flawed— know chronic liars who, as far as I know, show no inci- nation toward progressing to murder —but certainly the impulse to deceive inorder to succeed can become as much a habit as suspiciousness oF greed, and once it has become routine, conscience i no longer an issue. Lying ‘ean become habitual in dealing with others while the moral Sense in charge of hindering it atrophies. The oss of con- science is probably not mourned by anyone who functions without it, but those who have lost the faculty o tell that it is wrong to harm others, or that deception is one form of harm, have been deprived of a humanizing feature and have suffered an impoverishment oftheir moral life Lars harm themseives, but if that were the only damage they do, we'd sleep better at night. The price ‘we pay for lies we are told tends to be higher and the damage more painful. For those of us who value close relationships, lies ean do harm to what is dearest to our hearts, They can witerly destroy a sense of intimacy, especially if one of the two people involved lies and the ‘other does not. The shock of discovering that someone to ‘whom you feel close deceived you can be tremendous, and the loss of trust and disappointinent following the discovery can seriously impair, and sometimes destroy, a relationship. ‘The las statement will strike some as an exaggeration. Anyone who lies frequently and is vonvinced that others do the same will find it difficult to believe that discovering lie canbe a shock. "What's the big deal; everybody does it" covers this and a great many other minor and not so- minor transgressions (as in “overyone runs re lights ‘now and then, inflates expense accounts, ete). And if one should get caught at lying, what of it? One simply has recourse to any ofthe standard excuses, Classic example “Tdidn’t want to upset you.” But to those who do not lie habitually, discovering that they have been lied to can have a profound effect. * Passage I: From “The Vamished Truth: Truth Telling and Deseving in (Ontnary Lie” by David Npber. copyright© 1993 by David Nyberg ‘Used by permission of Universi of Chicago Passage 2 “The High Cos of Lying” from THE CONCISE BOOK OF LYING by Evelin Sullivan, Copyright © 2001 by Evin Sulvan [Reprinted by permision of Fara, Stas and Guu LLC. 8 @ 0 Om: O O® 8 7. Which statement best summarizes an important dif- ference in the attitudes of the two authors towards deception? (A) ‘The author of Passage | is less concerned about reprehensible deceptive behavior than is the author of Passage 2. (B) ‘The author of Passage { views deception with Jess personal resentment than does the author of Passage 2. (C) ‘The author of Passage | is more accepting of the use of deception than isthe author of Passage 2. (D) The author of Passage 1 is more forgiving of childhood liars than isthe author of Passage 2. (E) The author of Passage | expresses greater alarm about deception in the workplace than does the author of Passage 2. 8 In lines 5-11 ("Deception ...coruption”), the author (A) concede the controversial nature of the subject ‘matter (B) anticipae objections to an apparently immoral argument (C) clarify his position on a point (D) dispute common interpretations of deceptive behavior (E) acknowledge widespread instances of deception 9, ‘The nineteenth-century moralist (line 45, Passage 2) ‘would most likely respond to the comment in lines 11-14, Passage 1 ("However .. ones”), by (A) claiming that anyone who tolerates deception is as malicious as the person who engages in it (B) concurring that some deceptions are less morally ‘objectionable than others (C) contending that all forms of moral transgression are equally damaging to society (D) arguing that tolerance of any deception invites ‘behavior that is likely to worsen in quantity and kind (E) agreeing that deception is rampant in our eulture and that any and all steps should be taken to eliminate it 10, The series of questions in lines 22-25 serves mainly to (A) downplay the importance of an issue (B) amticipate possible objections (C) exemplify 2 preceding statement (D) challenge widespread beliefs (E) reconcile opposing views IL. The author Of Passage 2 presents the “nineteenth ‘century moralist’s view” (line 45) in order to (A) point out its faulty logical development B) evaluate its insights into people's motivations (©) acknowledge the soundness ofits basic assumption (D) explain the origins of contemporary mor (©) praise the moral atitudes ofan ealir histor- icalera 12, The author of Passage 2 would most likely agree h the nincteenth-century moralist that deception “dangerous” (line 47) because it (A) leads one to commit more serious crimes (B) hinders people from developing ther talents (©) makes people unable to discern the truth (D) is prevalent in every aspect of daily life (B) islikely to cause harm to others 13. In lines 56-58 (“Lying ... atrophies”), the author of Passage 2 addresses which hazard of habitual lying? (A) Itereates difficulties in dealing with others, (B) It impairs the function of the lia’s conscience. (©) Itleads to additional acts of self-deception, (D) It causes the liar to become careless about repercussions. (B) Icmakes distinguishing truth from falsehood nearly impossible. 14, The author of Passage 1 would most likely challenge the claim in Fines 60-63, Passage 2 (“those ... life”), by indicating that (A) people who deceive others experience genuine remorse (B) corrupt behavior oceurs at even the highest levels of government (© moral considerations are a matter of personal preference (D) certain acts of deception are frequently necessary in social relationships (B)_ deceptive behavior, when overpracticed, can erode the individual’ sense of ethies 15. In line 83, “standard” most nearly means (A) authentic (B) model (©) uniform (D) customary ®) supplied O So Urabe coping truce ot ©) © Sey ptot san ap 16, In the final paragraph of each passage, each author 18. does which ofthe following? ‘when they Tie. (C) Suggests parallels between human and animal behavior. (D) Describes the practice of deception as a vital survival skill (F) Concedes that the practice of deception is ‘unfortunate but necessary. tls’ humanity 17, Compared to the tone of Passage 1, the tone of Passage 2 is more (A) judgmental (B) tentative (C) analytical (D) speculative (©) flippant ityou fi ish before ti STOP Do not turn to any other sect -39- In discussing truth and falsehood, the author of Passage 2 differs most strongly from the author of Passage I by (A) considering the long-term effects of lying upon the liar (B) claiming that some forms of deception can have harmful results (C) recognizing that deception directly affects social situations (D) viewing deception as being prevalent in contemporary culture (E) indicating that deception may be used for ‘immoral purposes, 1¢ is called, you may check your work on this section only. tion in the test. 9 A A Asem A A A 9 SECTION 9 Time — 20 minutes 16 Questions Turn to Section 9 (page 7) of your answer sheet to answer the questions in this section. Directions: For this section, solve each problem and decide which is the best of the choices given. Fill in the corresponding, circle on the answer sheet. You may use any available space for scratch work. 1. The use of a calculator is permited. 2. All numbers used are real numbers. 44] 3. Figures that accompany problems in this tes are intended to provide information useful in solving the problems g ‘Thy area a acuetcy a penile EXCEPT hes it ibd ba qpclffe probe na thamaniene nol ie drawn to scale. All figures lie in a plane unless otherwise indicated. 4. Unless otherwise specified, the domain of any fanetion fs assumed tobe the set ofall real numbers x for which ‘ffa) is areal umber Ei In . wi : is & NM a PS 5 b 3 7 a 7 f a Vear% clea? b? Special RighTHangles 5 H2| The number of degrees of ac in acre is 360. | The sur of the measures in degrees of the angles of a triangle i 180 1 Which ofthe following is equivalent 10 gr +s 2. Points A, B, C, and D lie ona line in that order: a) sn If AD = 24, AB =11, and CD =8, whatis the (B) s+rq length of BC? poe ied wa ©) ores 5 ® as © 6 7 8 GO ONTOTHE NEXT PAGE ) -40- Q9AAA Unautnonges copying or aus ct ‘sy pat of is sage aga. AKA AY 3. Which ofthe following is the sum of three consecutive integers? a4 (B) 5 O7 ©) 8 © 9 4, The function f is defined by f(x) = 2x-3 forall numbers x. What is the velue of f(-3) ? wo ®) -6 © 0 @ 3 © 6 E IN 200 5. ‘The figure above shows a square floor with a cireular rug that is tangent to each wall of a room, The floor measures 20 feet by 20 feet. Which of the following is closest to the area, in square feet, of the portion of the floor that is not covered by the rug? 20 (B) 85 © 170 (D) 200 ® 340 GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE ) edie 9AA LUraunonzes coping 2088 of ‘Snyper of is page sega A AA QD 6 If y= x +3, by how much does y increase ‘when x is increased by 2? “@ @®) © ©) 3 ® 5 12 Note: Figure not drawn to scale, 7. Inthe right triangle above, d= 60. Whats the value of x? (A) 6 (B) 12 (CS 24 (D) 65 (approximately 10:39) (©) 1243 (approximately 20.78) 8. Acero conti nr ean white bins Trea red Thins and 3 ie Tis in be dent the probity of elena white Tai cde the ears, wit iste pobailty cfsnetng eT at no? cy) @ © @ ® GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE -42- rautoins copy GSAAA ‘ry pao re pape Cop rouse of A AAQY 9. Which of the following is a fraction whose denominator is 2 Jess than its numerator if n # 0 and m #2? n+2 Cy) B) © @) © 10, Each of the 14 women who work in a sales department lives in cither Astoria, Billings, or Corey. If more of these women live in Astoria than in Billings, and more of these women live in Billings than in Corey, what is the fewest number of these women who could live in Astoria? (A 3 (B) 4 © 5 (D) 6 7 LL, In the 2y-plane above, what isthe ratio ofthe area of the shaded region to the area of triangle POR ? (A) 108 ®) 1106 (©) 105 @) 1to4 ©) 1103 GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE > —43- Keren 9 A A Acme A AA ®@ A={0,1,2,5,9,U} 12, Set A is defined above. Set B consists of the positive integers from I through 12, Set C consists of all integers that are in both set A and set B, How many integers are in set C? (A) Two (B) Three (© Four (D) Five © Six ‘TWO OF BILL'S CAR EXPENSES Expenses s t 1 t t eet at 1 i 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Year Gasoline expenses — Maintenance expenses 13, In the line graphs above, cach point represents one of the annual expenses for Bill’s car from 2002 to 2007. In which year was there no change in the combined expenses for gasoline and maintenance from the previous year? (A) 2003 (B) 2004 (© 2005 (D) 2006 (&) 2007 14 For pos veinngrs. 2, et be define es ah Se Ge agenes of Be eae Tehough a. Which ofthe followings eqal 10 4S 4 6 ot 257? o@® o@ ©oO-@ »@-@ © @-@ GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE ~44- 9 A A A==e-A A A 9 A B y=) 6,1) 3 x 15, Inthe figure above, the circle has center © and 16. The figure above shows the graph ofthe quadraie circumference 60%, The midpoint of AB is C, and : 2 ita fmetion f(x) = a(s—4)P +b, where a and & are OC = 18. What is the length of AB? alas ae bosk yo constants. Which of the following number lines (A) 40 a represent the st of al valu of tat satis the ©) 45 inequality a(x~ 4)? +b<17 () 48 iat eel © 32 (A) eee 1 4 @ + a 6 (C) ee 2 6 (D) QL 4 ©) ae STOP I you finish betore time Is called, you may check your work on this section only. Do not turn to any other section in the test. -45- oepeere ear (Ss) 10 SECTION 10 ‘Time — 10 minutes 14 Questions ‘Turn to Section 10 (page 7) of your answer sheet to answer the questions in this section. Directions: For each question in this section, select the best answer from among the choices given and fill inthe corresponding circle on the answer sheet. ‘The following sentences test correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of each sentence or the enti sentence is underlined; beneath each sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined material. Choice A repeats the original phrasing: the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence ‘han any of the alternatives, select choice A; if not, select one of the other choices. In making your selection, follow the requirements of standard written English; that is, pay attention to grammar, ‘’choice of words, sentence construction, and punctuation. ‘Your selection should result in the most effective sentence—clear and precise, without awkwardness or ambiguity, EXAMPLE: Laura Ingalls Wilder published her first book (A) and she was sixty-five years old then (B) when she was sixty-five (C) atage sixty-five years old (D) upon the reaching of sixty-five years (B) atthe time when she was sixty-five ®eOoEe 1L._Afier it was built as the entrance to the International ‘Exposition of 1889, the Eiffel Tower had became an international symbol of Paris. (A) had became (B) becoming (C) became (D) that became ©) will have become -46- 2, The second animated film ever nominated for an ‘Academy Award for Best Piture, the 2009 fin Up achieved both popular and critical succes. (A) both popolar and (B) both popular or (C) not only popular and (D) both popular but also (B) being popular, also 3. With her future brother-in-law César Chévez, the ‘National Fam Workers Association vas founded by ‘Dolores Huerta in 1962. (A) the National Farin Workers Association was founded by Dolores Huerta (B) the National Farm Workers Association, which ‘was founded by Dolores Huerta (©) Dolores Huerta, who founded the National Farm ‘Workers Association (D) Dolores Huerta founded the National Farm Workers Association B) Dolores Huerta’s National Farm Workers Association was founded 4, In the late nineteenth century, businesspeople, politicians, and civil engineers agreed a subway xullLbe the best way to meet New York City’s twansit needs. (A) a subway will be (B) onasubway to be (© twasubway being (©) with a subway being ) that a subway would be with it a ull the greyhound, one of the fastest land mammals, is able to reach speeds of 45 miles per hour. (A) its combination of powerful Jong legs, large chest, and its build being aerodynamic (B) its combination of powectul long legs, large chest, and aerodynamic build (©) combining its powerful long legs, large chest, and built aerodynamically (D) a combination of its powerful long legs, a large chest, and having an aerodynamic build (©) combination of powerful long legs, a large chest, and it has an aerodynamic build ‘The number of people reaching retirement age this year ‘who reached retirement age in 1990. (A) are much higher than those (B) are much higher than people (©) ismuch higher than the number of those (D) is much higher than the people (B) is much higher than those people . People today rememier Frida Kahlo as much for her extraordinary life story than for her vibrant and intimate paintings. (A) than for (B) than they do for (© as for (D) as were ) compared to . Scientists have been attempting to produce Photosynthesis in the lab, engaging in research that may yield new technologies that capture the Sun's energy. (A) that capture (B) which captures (©) that has captured (D) to be capturing (E) who capture Unauiticed Going or use of ‘ay pat tte pape se 9, 10, nL 2 ‘The Japanese space probe Hayabusa completed the first round-trip mission to an asteroid, ic was hailed asa trailblazer. (A) asteroid, it was hailed (B) asteroid, it is h (©) asteroid, hailing it (D) asteroid and hailing it (B) asteroid and was hailed Despite having broader leaves, Jess sunlight is rapped by deciduous trees than by coniferous trees, (A) less sunlight is trapped by deciduous trecs than by coniferous trees (B) ess sunlight is trapped by deciduous trees than by those of coniferous trees (C) there is tess sumlight trapped by deciduous trees than by coniferous trees (D) deciduous trees trap less sunlight than coniferous trees do ) deciduous trees trap less sunlight than those of coniferous trees do ‘The great roads of the Roman Empire, designed for military purposes, carried not only {rogps but also ‘goods and, equally important, information (A) troops but also (B) troops, but they also carried (© troops: it also carried (D) troops also (B) troops, also they carried After the end of the First World War, Fridijof Nansen directed several of the League of Nations" ‘humanitarian is wi Nobel Peace Prize in 1922. (A) programs, which caused his winning (B) programs, he therefore won (© programs, this is why he won (D) programs, asa result, winning (B) programs and consequently won, 10 © __ 13, Because a horse is easily startled, one should approach them quietly, speaking softly and keeping arm ‘movements to a minimum. rN) @) © (D) ® ‘one should approach thesn ‘one should approach it they should be approached it should be approached approach them Ursus eying ute of ry par ia page loss STOP 14, During the rainy season in Hawaii, temperatures lor and showers more but the Sun still shines most days. (A) temperatures become alittle cooler and showers more frequent @) temperatures become alittle cooler, aso showers become more frequent (©) temperatures become alittle cooler, showers ‘were more frequent (D) their erperatures become a lite cooler and showers happen more frequently ) itbecomes a litle cooler and they have more frequent showers If you finish before time is called, you may check your work on this section only. ‘Do not turn to any other section in the test. =e Correct Answers and Difficulty Levels Form Codes AEJC, BWJC ‘Section 2 COR DE con DE, COR DE, COR DE. OR 88. LV. ‘ANS. LEV. ANS LEV. . ANS. EBV. ans, ae a mo 2 wed ieee ier °C zB 2 ine 3 = 2a, 1 B23 RE 1 i aa A 3 Reo a Is A 1 a6 2 i E aa 4 3 5 4 wa a 2b 3 1B sz s we a eo wa 2 S38 3 ray es 3 ic a ao 5 BE 2 Ee 5 ies eth! Wee Pi 2. Db 3 3 Ie RES wc eb 3 aD 3 4 fe 3 RS Se ct BiG va 3 wo A 2 mE 3 wb 3 aE ue i BoB 8 WES ae E ms 2 woe & Bb a a A BES ‘Tamer rrect ‘Nambercorect Number incorrect ‘Romberinsorce iveaeEMR as GT ChoTee oa ‘Guertons an a on oa " 2A S Sa tay, i 8 3 ieee I 12 3 rai AutoBid 8 ea pod 33 ti Born dAtyB, 8 3 Baek ae Gatien Bg ae ee 4 ‘Numero ‘Numbercawect ‘Numberincoret ‘Numbrriacoate, = —_ == = =o ei tee : Binet 6 Ee 1 a 3 33. Difficulty Revels range from I (easiest) wo $¢hardes ~49- “ABA, MOE SATA | The Scoring Process | 1, Scanning. Your answer sheet is scanned electronically, and the circle you filled in for each question is recorded in a computer file, 2. Scoring. The computer compares the circle filled in for each question with the correct response. + Each correct answer receives one point. + Omitted questions do not count toward your score. + One-fourth of a point is subtracted for each wrong answer" sie -choieg points are subtracted for wrong answers to the student ih ry Example: ‘The critical reading section, for example, has — FS yptnhawe 4 righ 2 omitted, the resulting raw score of 30 is age sto 1a 37 — 28 (1/4) =37-7=30 ‘+ Ifthe raw score is a fractional mu to the ea Ror example, | a raw score of 36.25 is roun pe len '36.50 is rounded | upward to 37. 3. Essay scoring. Using the, teachers score the essgy.. 1 to 6. (If the two oy ane high school and college jers who rate it on a scale of jer scores the essay.) The two readers’ scores 5 sul rfpfrted on a scale of 2 to 12. The essay section is w they the multiple-choice writing section eee eae 4. Converting kpWcores toggaled score are then placed on the scale of 200-800 through a proéess that editions of the testi score is not at student te student are, taken at iistratid the same level of developed mathematics ability as a 400 score Se erage ait be tet ker ear tk er res, minor differences in difficulty among different k ren, is performed so that a student’s reported e raat taken or by the abilities of the group with whom the e in SAT scores on the College Board scale, scores earned by id. For example, an SAT mathematics score of 400 on a test -50- SAT Essay Scoring Guide SCORE OF 6 SCORE OF 5 SCORE OF 4 ‘An essay in this category demonstrates | An essay in this category demonstrates | An essay in this category demonstrates clear and consistent mastery, although | reasonably consistent mastery, dequiate mastery, although it will itmay have afew minor errors A | although it will have oceasional errors | “have lapses in quality. A typical essay teal eben ee eon * develops a point of view on the « effectively and insightfully develops | @ effectively develops. point of view | issue and demonstrates competent ‘a point of view on the issue and con the issue and demonstrates. demonstrates outstanding etitical | strong critical thinking, generally thinking, using clearly appropriate | using appropriate examples, examples, reasons, and other reasons, and other evidence to evidence to support its position support its position is well organized and clearly * is well organized and focused, focused, demonstrating clear demonstrating coherence and coherence and smooth progression | progression of ideas i of ideas © exhibits facility in the use, « exhibits skill use of language, language, using appro using e varied, accurate, and apt vocabulary demonstrates meaningful variety in sentence structure © is free of most errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics SCORE OF 3 ‘An essay in this category demonstrates developing mastery, and is marked b ‘ONE OR MORE of the follo ‘weaknesses: © develops a point of vigw a issue, demonstrat thinking, but mi inconsistently or examples, reasons,0 evidence to support i position © isimited sn is organizaigagss Q) focus, or may demonsty lapses in coherence ow s problems in sentence $ ‘Essay in this category demonstrates little or no mastery, and is ely flawed by ONE OR MORE of R following weaknesses: ‘© develops no viable point of view on the issue, or provides little oF no ‘evidence to support its position * is disorganized or unfocused, resulting in @ disjointed or incoherent essay ‘displays fundamental errors in vocabulary stats serious problems nce or progression of | ® demonstrates severe laws in sentence structure ® contains pervasive erzors in grammar, usage, or mechanics that persistently interfere with meaning Mvocabulary or incorrect word choice © demonstrates frequent problems in sentence structure © contains errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics so serious that meaning is somewhat obscured © contains an accyffulatiol of errors in grammar} id rfechanics, Essays WY the essay assignment will receive a score of zero, =61- Scoring Worksheet for How many multiple-choice mathematics questions did you get wrong? Form Codes AEJC, BWJC po ante Section 7: Questions 1-20 + Section 8: Questions 1-16 +. From your responses on your QAS report fil n the blanks below and do the calculations to get your critical reading, mathematics and writing, Total = "aw scores. Use the tables on the following pages to find your scaled scores x025= ey at Mathematics Get Your Critical Reading Score How many critical reading questions did you get right? Round the mathematics ra sore to the neares wh Section 2: Questions 1-24 Se Use the abl Kevin na iy Section 8 Questions 1-18 + Section 6: Questions 1-25 + ‘Total= Oy How many critical reading questions did you get wrong? ta Section 2: Questions 1-24 Section § Questions 1-25 +. rmanf multiple ctiong Questlony4ss Section Quesions 1-18 + ; it Seaton ha ae ‘ee %0.25—= ____(B) wR peazmplihe-ck — sMions: 0 OF tion 1038s Round the cel reading rw core ee re AS bres GES vane =e Raga oy einen Sorta eo aueent Ko) Use the table on page 53 to find your writing multiple chcice scald Get Your Matht tics Copy your essay score from your QAS report. (p) Use the approprite writing composite table (pages 54-5) for your form code and look up your writing multiple-choice raw score (C) and your essay score (D) to find your writing composite scaled score. -52- | SAT Score Conversion Table Form Codes AEJC, BWJC ‘This table is for use only with the test in this booklet. 53 SAT Writing Composite Score Conversion Table | Form Code AEJC | Essay Raw Score Wale ft eg B00] 800] 770 730] 720] 710 780 | 770 | 720 700 | 0 | 40 00 ‘10 | 400 | 380 390 380 380 | 370 | 350 370 | 360 | 350 370 | 350 | 340 360 | 350 | 330 350 | 300 | a0 350 | 330 | 320 40 | azo | 310 30 | 320 | 200 330 | 310 | 300 am | ao0 | 290 310 | 300 | 240 200 | 280 | 270 300 | 280 | 270 3% | 3 330 | 210 | 300 | 290 | 270 | 260 30 | aso | aa0 | 20 | ano | 290 | 280 | 260 | 250 370 | 340 | 320 | si0 | 290 | 280 | 270 | 250 | 240 360 | 330 | ato | 300 | 280 | 270 | 260 | 240 | 230 350 | 30 | 300 | 280 | 270 | 240 | 240 | 230 | 210 340 | aio | 290 | 270 | 260 | 250 | 230 | 220 | 200 320 | 290 | 270 | 260 | 240 | 230 | 220 | 200 | 200 310 | 20 | 260 | 240 | 230 | 220 | 200 | 200 | 200 290 | 260 | 240 | 220 | 210 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 aro | 240 | 220 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 270 | 240 | 220 | 200 | 200 | 290 | 200 | 200 | 200 “This table is for use only with the tot in this booklet. -54- SAT Writing Composite Score Conversion Table Form Code BWJC Bssay Raw Score 350 | 320 340 | 300 320 | 290 300 | 270 aso | 260 aro | 240 260 | 20 310 300 240 270 250 230 210 210 200 200 270 250 240 20 200 200 200 230 20 200 200 200 230 200 200 200 230 210 2200 200 200 2200 200 ~55- is for use only with the tet in this booklet For official use only. 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