3A3A3A3 43434343 ‘Questions 20-30 Line 20, 21, 2, 23, 24, 25, ‘The locations of stars inthe sky relative to one another do not appear tothe naked eve 10 change, and as a result stars are often considered to be fixed in position. Many unaware stargazers falsely assume that each star has its own permanent home in the nighttime sky. In reality, though, stars are always moving, but because ofthe tremendous distances between (5) stars themselves and from stars to Earth, the changes are barely perceptible here, An example of rather fast-moving star demonstrates why this misconception prevails; it takes approximately 200, ‘years fora relatively rapid starlike Bernard’ star to move a distance inthe skies equal to the ‘diameter ofthe earth’ moon, When the apparently negligible movement of the star is contrasted ‘with the movement ofthe planets, the stars are scemingly unmoving, Which ofthe following Is the best title for this passage? (A). What the Bye Can See in the Sky (B) Bernards Star (©) Planetary Movement (D) ‘The Evermoving Stars ‘The expression “naked eye" in line | most probably refers to (A) atelescope (B) a scientific method for observing stars (©) unassisted vision (D) a camera with a powerful lens According tothe passage, the distances between the stars and Earth are (A). barely perceptible (B) huge (©) fixed (D) moderate The word “perceptible” inline 5 is closest in meaning to which ofthe following? (A) Noticeable (B) Persuasive (©) Conceivable (0) Astonishing Inline 6, “misconception” is closest in ‘meaning to a(n) ) idea (B)_ proven fact (©) erroneous belief (D) theory ‘The passage states that in 200 years Bernard’ star ean move (A) around Earth’s moon (B)_nextto Earth's moon (©) adistance equal tothe distance from “Earth to the Moon (0) adistance seemingly equal to the ‘diameter of the Moon 346 READING 26, The passage implies that from Earth it appears that the planets (A) are fixed inthe sky (B)_move more slowly than the stars (©) show approximately the same amount ‘of movement as the stars (D) travel through the sky considerably ‘more rapidly than the stars 27. The word “negligible” in line 8 could most easily be replaced by w ® © co} 28, Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? (A) Stars do not appear tothe eye to move, (B) The large distances between stars and the earth tend to magnify ‘movement to the eye, (©) Bernards star moves quickly in ‘comparison with other stars. (D) Although stars move, they seem to be fixed, 29, The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses (A) the movernent of the planets (B) Bernards star (©) the distance from Earth to the Moon (D) why stars are always moving 30. This passage would most probably be ‘assigned reading in which course? (A) Astrology (B) Geophysics (©) Astronomy ©) Geography [ssoronenense)3A3A3A3A3A3A34A3 Questions 31-40 thas been noted that, traditionally, courts have granted divorces on fault grounds: one spouse Js deemed to be at fault in causing the divorce. More and more today, however, divorces are being ‘granted on a no-fault basis, tine“ Proponents of no-fault divorce argue that when a marriage fails iis rarely the case that one (5) marviage partner is completely to blame and the other blameles. A failed marriage is much more ‘often the result of mistakes by both partners ‘Another argument in favor of no-fault divorce is that proving fault in court, in a publi arena is destructive process that only serves to lengthen the divorce process and that dramatially increases the negative feelings present ina divore. a couple can reach a decision to divorce without first, (10) deciding which partner i to blame, the divorce settlement can be negotiated more easily and ‘equitably and the postdivorce healing process can begin more rapidly 31. What does the passage mainly discuss? 136. The passage states that a public trial to (A) Traditional grounds for divorce prove the fault of one spouse ean (B) Who is at fault ina divorce (A) be satisiying to the wronged spouse (© Why no-fault divorces are becoming (B) lead toa shorter divorce process ‘more common (©) reduce negative felings (©) The various reasons for divorces (D) beaharmful process 32, The word “spouse” inline I s closest in 37. Which of the following is NOT listed in this meaning toa passage as an argument in favor of no-fault (A) judge Cue @) problem (A). Rarely is only one marriage partner to (©) divorce decree ‘blame for a divorce (@) marriage partner (B) A no-fault divorce generally costs less inlegal fees. 33, According to the passage, nofauit divorces (©) Finding fault in a divorce inreases (A) are on the increase negative feelings. {B) are the traditional form of divorce (©) Anno-fault divorce settlement is (©) are less popular than they used to be generally easicr to negotiate (D) were granted more in the past z 38. ‘The word “present” inline 9 could most 34, is implied in the passage that easily be replaced by (A) there recently has been a deerease in (A) existing ‘no-fault divorces (B) giving (8) notall divorces today are no-fault (©) introducing divorces (D) resulting Ae eraeeir ema ecaie 39. ‘The word “settlement” in line 10s closest () people recover more slowly from a {in meaning to ‘no-fault divorce (A) development (B) serenity 35. ‘The word “Proponents” inline 4is closest (© discussion {in meaning to which ofthe following? (©) agreement (A) Advocates @) Recipients 40. Thetone ofthis passage is (©) Authorities (A) emotional (©) Enemies (B) enthusiastic (©) expository (D) reactionary fesoonere nc) DIAGNOSTIC PRE-TEST (Paper) 347