1o19o1o01o01oJo10]1 LISTENING POST-TEST (Paper) EE SECTION 1 LISTENING COMPREHENSION ‘Time—approximately 35 minutes (including the reading of the directions for each part) In this section of the test, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to understand conversations and talks in English. There are three parts to this section. Answer al the questions on the basis of what is stated or implied by the speakers you hear. Do not take notes or write in your test book at any time, Do not turn the pages until you are told to do so. PartA Directions: In Part A you will hear short conversations between two people. After each conversation, ‘you will hear a question about the conversation. The conversations and questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letier of the answer you have chosen. Listen oan example, Satople Anewer a (nthe recording, you her: g (oan) That exam was just af 8 (woman) Oh, it could have been worse. (narrator) What does the woman mean? In your test book, you read: (A). The exam was really awful. (B)_Ttwas the worst exam she had ever seen. (C) It couldn't have been more difficult. (D) Te wasnt that hard ‘You lear from the conversation that the man thought the exam was very difficult and that the ‘woman disagreed with the man. The best answer fo the question, “What does the woman mean?” is (D), "It wasn't that hard.” Therefore, the correct choice is (D). POST-TEST (Paper)1 1o101 15010] a (B) © ) w B) © ” @ ® © @ ® © ©) a ® © o @ ®) © ) ry ® © © Helll correct the exams this afternoon, ‘The exam will be at noon, He will collect the exams at 12:00. The tests will be graded by noon. ‘Martha applied for a visa last month ‘Martha’s visa will ast for only a month, Martha arrived last month without her visa, (One month ago Martha got her visa, The professor described what the students should do. ‘There was a long line to register for the required class. Itis a requirement for each professor to teach at least one course. The professor required the class to prepare an outline. Chuck had improved. ‘This visit was better than the last. ‘Chuck looked at him in the hospital. ‘Chuck didn't seem to be doing very well ‘She thinks the tuition should be raised. ‘The semesters tuition is quite affordable. ‘She doesn't have enough money for her school fees. ‘She has more than enough for tution. He thinks he got a good grade. The history grades were all C or above. No one got history grades. ‘There were no high scores. ‘The parking lots were full before 10,00. twas impossible to start class by 10:00. He parked the car before class at 10:00. The possibility of finding a place to ppark increased. 8 10. 2 13, 14, 15, “ @) © ) w B) © ) ay @) © o w @) © Oo) “ ® © © cy) ® © ©) @ @ © () ) @ © Cy ‘She’ found a new ring. ‘She needs to help him find something, ‘She's shopping for a carpet. She's thankful she has a rag. Ina department store Ina bank In an accounting firm Ina checkout line Jane usually visits San Francisco for her vacations. Jane’ cousin often visits San Francisco. Whenever there’ a holiday, Jane's ‘cousin goes to San Francisco. Whenever there’ a holiday, Jane leaves San Francisco. He'd really like to have something to eat, Because he's weak, he can’t eat. Its been weeks since he's had anything to eat, He hasnt fel like eating for weeks. ‘Traffic should not be allowed, ‘She thinks that the trafic should stay outside, ‘She agrees that the traffic is noisy. Shelll stay outside with the man. ‘The headings for today’s reading assignment, ‘The chance to make the headlines, Her reading ability. ‘The daily newspaper. ‘The bus trip is only five minutes long ‘The man missed the bus by five minutes. ‘The man should hurry to eatch the bus. ‘The bus was five minutes late. Its not possible to pass the class. She'll definitely fail Its always possible. She shouldn't say anything about the EE)1 1ojo] 15101 16. (A). She gave Tom money to pay the rent 17. 18. 20, 2. 2. 2. B) © co) ww ®@ © ©) @) © ©) w @ © o a 8) io) ) (a) @) © () a) @) © o w ® © ) ‘She was given money for the rent. ‘Tom borrowed money for the rent. She had some money to lend. ‘The cake is extremely good. He never tasted the cake. He wished he hadn't tasted the cake. ‘The cake has never been very good. {At the comer she ran into another car ‘She ran to Carl because she cared. She unexpectedly met one of her relatives. Carl was running from place to place, She shouldnt leave her purse here She's probably in the apartment. Her purse must not be in the apartment, She left without taking her purse. ‘The landlord failed to collect rent on the first of last month. ‘The tenants absolutely must pay rent at the beginning of the month ‘The landlord will not fal to collect ‘your rent on the first of next month. It is important to eall the landlord about rent on the first of the month, ‘Taking the car out for a test drive Listening to the noises Fixing the car herself Getting the car repaired Martha's jobs are easy. Its easy to hold two jobs. Its better for Martha to have two jobs. Martha should slow down, ‘The pla arrived. He arrived just after the plane took off. He wasnt in time to catch the plane. He arrived too late to catch the plane. took off ust after he 24, 26. 21. 28, 29, 30. a (B) © ) (a) B) © ) a @) «) co) a“ @) © @) “ B) © o 1 B) © o) “ @) © co) He agrees with the woman's ‘suggestion. Parking is not free on the weekend It is not necessary for them to park. He thinks they don't have to pay. He is eager to leave his job. He is unhappy at the thought of retiring. He couldn't be unhappier about retiring. He is retiring too soon. He got the car he really wanted. He didn't get a new car. ‘The car that he got was not his first, choice. He didn't really want a new car, ‘Mr. Drew pointedly asked the president about the committee. ‘The president pointed to Mr. Drews head. Mz, Drew became head of the new Mr. Drew was committed to the president's appointments, ‘She felt inferior ‘She wasnt furious. She felt there should have been more fairness, ‘She was extremely angry. ‘The man would do the dishes. The plates did not need to be washed. ‘The man would not be ready to go ‘The dishes would not be done. He knew that grapes were cheaper than cherries He didn't know that grapes were cheaper than cherries He bought grapes because they were cheaper than cherries He didn’t buy either grapes or cherries because of the price. fesorcnenensi) POST-TEST (Paper)1 Part B 1 101 In this part of the test, you will hear longer conversations. After each conversation, you will hear several questions. The conversations and questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen, Remember, you are not allowed to take notes or write in your test book, 31) @) © ) 32. (A) @) © ©) 33. (a) ®) © ) 34. (a) @) © Cy) Attend a football game alone Go to a sporting event Eat in the cafeteria and study Sea play Is the final game of the season, Its better than the drama department's play It's a very important game. Its close to the cafeteria, Aplay Agame A study group meeting Dinner in the cafeteria Saturday night After dinner in the cafeteria Sunday afternoon Maybe next weekend 35. (a) 37, 38, @) © @) a“ ®) © ©) @ ®) © ) a () © ) ‘Trash orbiting Earth, Atrip by an astronaut to the Moon ‘The overabundance of garbage on Earth Becoming space scientists Froma lecture Ina magazine article Ina book Ona television program 17,000 pounds 3,000 tons, 3,000 pounds 4300 tons ‘She will be able to travel in space. ‘The problem will take care of itself Scientists will find solutions to the problem. The junk will fall to Barth,1oloatotototolo) Pare C In this part ofthe test, you will hear several talks. After each talk, you will hear some ‘questions. The talks and questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best ‘answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen. Here is an example, On the recording, you hear: (narrator) _ Listen to an instructor talk to his class about painting. (man) Artist Grant Wood was a guiding force in the schoot of painting known as American regionalista style reflecting the distinctive characteristics of art from rural areas of. the United States, Wood began drawing animals on the family farm at the age of three, and when he was thirty-eight one of his paintings received a remarkable amount of public notice and acclaim. This painting, called “American Gothic, "isa starkly simple depiction ofa serious couple staring directly out a the viewer. Now listen to a sample question. Sample Answer (narrator) What style of painting is known as American regionalist? In your test book, you read: (A) Art from America’s inner cities (B) Art from the central region of the United States (©) Art from various urban areas in the United States (D) Art from rural sections of America 0688 The best answer to the question “What style of painting is known as American regionalist? is (D), ‘Art from rural sections of America.” Therefore, the correct choice is (D). [Now listen to another sample question, ‘Sample Answer (narrator) What is the name of Wood's most successful painting? In your test book, you read: (A) “American Regionalist” (B) “The Family Farm in Towa (©) “American Gothic” (D) “ASerious Couple” ‘The best answer to the question, “What is the name of Woods most successful painting?” is (C) “American Gothic.” Therefore, the correct choice is (C). Remember, you are not allowed to take notes or write in your test book. POSETEST (Paper)39. 40. 4. 2 43. 44. 45. ay B © i) ww @) © o ry) (B) © o “ B) ©) (D) (ay (B) © () aw (B) © () (ay (B) © () lolol On the first day of class In the middle of the semester At the end of class In the final week of the semester Later today By Friday of this week Tn two weeks In three weeks Journal and magazine articles ‘Books from outside the library Books listed in student journals Both books and journals. Two Three Seven In winter In spring In summer In fall ‘Seasonable, with warm summers and ‘cold winters Fairly constant and moderate Very humid Extremely hot year-round ‘They come from the Southwest. ‘They come most days of the year: ‘They are the hardest during the night. They increase the humidity 46. 47. 49, 50. @ ®) © (D) Oo) (B) © ©) « ®) © Cy w ) © Oy “w @) oO co) 1o101 Preparing for a trip ‘Writing a report about the weather Beginning a study of the weather Buying warm clothes for a trip Modern American Authors United States History American Democracy Nineteenth-Century American Literature ‘The death of Abraham Lincoln ‘The beauty of American democracy The raising of plants The maturity of poetry It’s a poem about the author. It’s a poem about Abraham Lincoln It’s a collection of twelve poems that remained unchanged It’s a volume of poetry that grew with its author. ‘Leaves of Grass” "Song of Myself” "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloomed" “American Democracy” This is the end of Section 1. ‘Stop work on Section 1. ‘Turn off the recording.Zoe e767 67 e707 STRUCTURE POST-TEST (Paper) SECTION 2 STRUCTURE AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION Time—25 minutes (including the reading of the directions) ‘Now set your clock for 25 minutes. ‘This section is designed to measure your ability to recognize language that is appropriate for standard written English. There are two types of questions in this section, with special directions for each type. Structure ions: Questions 1-15 are incomplete sentences. Beneath each sentence you will sce four words or phrases, marked (A), (B) (©), and (D). Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen. Fill in the space so that the letter inside the ‘oval cannot be seen. Look at the following examples. Example! The president the election by a landslide. 8 © (A) won @) hewon ® (©) yesterday (D) fortunately ‘The sentence should read, “The president won the election by a landslide.” Therefore, you should choose (A). Example I ‘Sample Answer ‘When the conference? (A) the doctor attended (B) did the doctor attend (©) the doctor will attend (D) the doctor's attendance The sentence should read, “When did the doctor attend the conference?” Therefore, you should choose (B).. Now, begin work on the questions.2°020202020207207 1 range in color from pale yellow to 7, bright orange. (a) Canaries (B) Canaries which (C) That canaries (D) Canaries that are 2. Carnivorous plants trogen, 8 a @) © o are generally trapped trap generally are trapped generally generally trap 3. A federal type of government results in (A) a vertical distribution of power (B) power is distributed vertically (C) vertically ted (D) the distribution of power is vertical 4. February normally has twenty-eight days, but every fourth yea has twenty- (A) there (B) its (©) isaleap year (D) aleap year, it 5. Evidence suggests that one-quarter of ‘operations bypass surgery may be unnecessary. (ay B © ) they involve involve involving which they involve a tornado spins in a counterclockwise direction in the northern hemisphere, in the opposite direction in the southern hemisphere, (A) However (B) Because of, (©) Although (D) That for the best ‘awarded each The Caldecott Medal, ildren’s picture book, January, a @ © o isa prize which which prize which isa prize isa prize Sports medicine is a medical specialty that deals with the identification and treatment of injuries to persons. w @) © o sports are involved involved in sports they are involved in sports sports involve them ‘The Wilmington California, is one of. ‘continental United States. “ @) © o a, in Long Beach, oil fields in the productive the most productive ‘most are productive productivity ‘Thunder occurs as through air, ‘causing the heated air to expand and collide with layers of cooler air w ® ro} ) an electrical charge passes an electrical charge the passing of an electrical charge an clectrical charge passes ‘The population of Houston was ravaged by yellow fever in 1839 in 1867. w B) oO ) it happened again and again was ravaged again. again once more [ssovonenen)202020202020202 12 Researchers have long debated Saturn's moon Titan contains hydrocarbon oceans and lakes. a @) © oy) over it ‘whether the whether over whether According to Bernoulli's principle, the 15, higher the speed ofa fluid gas, —— the pressure (A) itwill be lower (B) lower than the (C) the lower (D) lower itis at the air base, fight had been ‘The flight instructor, said that orders not issued. rc) @) © ) when interviewed when he interviewed when to interview when interviewing In the northern and central parts of the state of Idaho and churning rivers. a (B) © @ ‘majestic mountains are found are majestic mountains found are found majestic mountains finding majestic mountains POST-TEST (Paper) iDelo) 87 02 687 00 62 16. Light can travels from the Sun to the Earth in eight minutes and twenty seconds. Gare eee oe pee 17. Every human typically have twenty-three pairs of chromosomes in most cells. AB Tc 18. In the sport of fencing, three type of swords are used: the foil, the epee, and aE cc D the sabre. 19, The Internal Revenue Service uses computers to check tax return computations, to -* an determine the reasonableness of deductions, and for verifying the accuracy of c reported income. D 20. There was four groups of twenty rats each involved in the test. a B Cc D 21, The type of jazz. known as “swing” was introduced by Duke Ellington when he wrote A B c and records “It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing.” seconds21 22. 23. 24. 26. The type of jazz known as “swing” was introduced by Duke Ellington when he wrote a B Cc and records “It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing.” D The bones of mammals, not alike those of other vertebrates, show a high degree SEEPS EEE EERE EEE of differentiation. The United States receives a large amount of revenue from taxation of a tobacco A B Cc D products. ‘Much fats are composed of one molecule of glycerin combined with three molecules rN eet c of fatty acids. D The capital of the Confederacy was originally in Mobile, but they were moved a B c D to Richmond. A pearl develops when a tiny grain of sand or some another irritant accidentally B Cc enters into the shell of a pearl oyster. Dee Kn)2902020202020202 27. The English horn is an alto oboe with a pitch one fifth lower as that of the x B cD soprano oboe. 28. In the Milky Way galaxy, the most recent observed supernova appeared in 1604. xB “ct dD 29. Although the name suggests otherwise, the ship known as Old Ironsides was built of ah ~ a Sra tar oak and cedar rather than it was built of iron. 30. a relatively small planet. 31. Because of the mobile of Americans today, itis difficult for them to put down A Cc real roots. real roots 32. For five years after the Civil War, Robert E. Lee served to president of Washington ea B College, which later was called Washington and Lee. Cc D 33. Doctors successfully used hypnosis during World War II to treat fatigue battle. a B c D 34. The lobster, like many crustaceans, can cast off a damaging appendage and a8 c regenerate a new appendage to nearly normal size. 35. The main cause of the oceans’ tides * 36. The curricula of American public schools are set in individual states; they a BC do not determine by the federal government. D 37. The fact that the sophisticated technology has become part of revolution in travel, a B delivery systems has not made travel schedules less hectic. D enue sake2°02020202020202 38. Balanchine's plotless ballets, such Jewels and The Four Temperaments, present dance a B c purely as a celebration of the movement of the human body, D 39. Ina solar battery, a photosensitive semiconducting substance such as silicon crystal a B is the source of electrician c D 40. In early days hydrochloric acid was done by heating a mixture of sodium chloride apa ameter with iron sulfate D This is the end of Section 2. Ityou finish before 25 minutes has ended, check your work on Section 2 only. POST-TEST (Paper)3A43A3A3A3A3A343 READING POST-TEST (Paper) SECTION 3 READING COMPREHENSION ‘Time—55 minutes (including the reading of the directions) Now set your clock for 55 minutes. ‘his section is designed to measure your ability to read and understand short passages similar in topic and style to those that students are likely to encounter in North American universities and colleges. Directions: In this section you will read several passages. Each one is followed by a number of questions about it. You are to choose the one best answer, (A), (B), (C), or (D), to each question. Then, fon your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill inthe space that corresponds to the letier of the answer you have chosen, Answer all questions about the information in a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage. Read the following passage: John Quincy Adams, who served as the sixth president of the United States from 1825 to 1829, is today recognized for his masterful statesmanship and diplomacy. He dedicated his life to public service, both in the presidency and in the various other political offices that he Line held. Throughout his political career he demonstrated his unswerving belief in freedom of (5) speech, the antislavery cause, and the right of Americans to be free from European and Asian domination. Example 1 ‘Sample Answer ‘To what did John Quincy Adams devote his life? (A) Improving his personal life (B) Serving the public (C)_ Increasing his fortune (D)_ Working on his private business According to the passage, John Quincy Adams “dedicated his life to public service.” Therefore, you should choose (B). Example 11 Sample Answer In line 4, the word “unswerving” is closest in meaning to (A) moveable (B) insignificant (©) unchanging (D) diplomatic ‘The passage states that John Quincy Adams demonstrated his unswerving belief “throughout his career.” This implies that the belief did not change. Therefore, you should choose (C). Now begin work on the questions. ESS)Line 6 3A3A3A3A3A3A3A3 Questions 1-10 eclipse, the Sun is completely covered by the Moon. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves in front of the Sun and hides at least some part of the Sun from the earth. In a partial eclipse, the Moon covers part of the Sun; in an annular eclipse, the Moon covers the center of the Sun, leaving a bright ring of light around the Moon; in a total It seems rather improbable that a celestial body the size of the Moon could completely block out, the tremendously immense Sun, as happens during a total eclipse, but this is exactly what happens. Although the Moon is considerably smaller in size than the Sun, the Moon is able to cover the Sun because of their relative distances from Earth. A total eclipse can last up to 7 minutes, during which time the Moon's shadow moves across Earth at a rate of about 6 kilometers per second. ‘This passage mainly (A). describes how long an eclipse will last (B) gives facts about the Moon (©) explains how the Sun is able to ‘obscure the Moon (D) informs the reader about solar eclipses In which type of eclipse is the Sun ‘obscured in its entirety? (A) A partial eclipse (B) Anannular eclipse (C) Atotal eclipse (D) Acelestial eclipse ‘The word “ring” in line 3 could best be replaced by (A) piece of gold (B) circle (©) jewel (D) bell A “celestial body” in line 5 is most. probably one that is found (A) within the Moon's shadow (B) somewhere inthe sky (C) on the surface ofthe Sun (D) inside Earth's atmosphere 5. What is the meaning of “block out” in Tine 5? (A) Square (B) Cover (©) Evaporate (D) Shrink’ According to the passage, how can the ‘Moon hide the Sun during a total eclipse? (A) The fact that the Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun makes up for the Moon's smaller size. (B) The Moon can only obscure the Sun because of the Moon's great distance from the earth (©) Because the Sun is relatively close to Earth, the Sun can be eclipsed by the Moon. (D) The Moon hides the Sun because of, the Moon's considerable size. EXE) POST-TEST (Paper)343A3A3A3A3A3A43 7. The word “relative” in line 8 could best be 9. ‘The word “rate” in line 9is closest in replaced by meaning to (A) familial (a) form (B) infinite (B) speed (©) comparative (©) distance (D) paternal (D) rotation 8. The passage states that which of the 10. Where in the passage does the author following happens during an eclipse? mention the rate of a total eclipse? (A). The Moon hides from the Sun. (A) Lines 1-2 (B) The Moon is obscured by the Sun. (B) Lines 2-4 (©) The Moon begins moving at a speed (C) Lines 5-6 of .6 kilometers per second, (D) Lines 8-9 (D) The Moon's shadow crosses Earth.0 10) 4 15. 3A3A3A3A3A3A3A3 Questions 11-20 ‘While the bald eagle is one national symbol of the United States, itis not the only one. Uncle Sam, a bearded gentleman costumed in the red, white, and blue stars and stripes of the nation’s flag, is another well-known national symbol. According to legend, this character is based on Samuel Wilson, the owner of a meat-packing business in Troy, New York. During the War of 1812, Sam. Wilson's company was granted a government contract to supply meat to the nation’s soldiers; this. meat was supplied to the army in barrels stamped with the initials U.S., which stood for United. States. However, the country was at that time relatively young, and the initials U.S. were not commonly used. Many people questioned what the initials represented, and the standard reply became "Uncle Sam,” for the owner of the barrels. It is now generally accepted that the figure of Uncle Sam is based on Samuel Wilson, and the U.S. Congress has made it official by adopting a resolution naming Samuel Wilson as the inspiration for Uncle Sam. 11, ‘The paragraph preceding this passage 16, ‘The word “granted” in li ‘most probably discusses eae (A) the War of 1812 (B) underbid for (B) the bald eagle, which symbolizes the (©) told about United States (D) given (C) Sam Wilson's meat-packing company (D) the costume worn by Uncle Sam. 17. According to the passage, what was in the barrels stamped U.S.? (A) Sam Wilson (B) Food for the army 12, Which of the following is the most appropriate title for this passage? (A). The Bald Eagle (©) Weapons to be used in the war (B) The Symbols of the United States (D) Company contracts (C) Samuel Wilson (D) Uncle Sam—Symbol of the Nation 18, ‘The word “Initials” inline 6 means (A) nicknames B) family names (©) first leters of words 13. Which of the following is NOT mentioned ‘about Uncle Sams appearance? (A). He wears facial hair. (D) company names (B) There is some blue in his clothing. (©) Heis bald. 19. ‘The word “official” in line 10 is closest in (D) His clothes have stripes in them. meaning to (A) authorized ‘The word “costumed” in line 2 could most 8 eee ‘easily be replaced by (©) dutiful (A) dressed (D) accidental (B) nationalized (©) hidden 20. In 1812, people most probably answered (D) seen that the letters “U.S.” written on the barrels stood for “Uncle Sam” because ‘Sam Wilson was the proprietor of what type of business? (A). Congress required it (B) Samuel Wilson was their favorite (A) Acostume company uncle (B) Ameat-packing company (©) Sam Wilson preferred it (©) Amilitary clothier (D) they were not exactly sure what the (D) Abarrel-making company letters meant, EEE) POST-TEST (Paper)Line 5) (10) 3 A3A3A3A3A3A3A3 Questions 21-31 Most people think of deserts as dry, flat areas with litte vegetation and little or no rainfall, bt, this is hardly true. Many deserts have varied geographical formations ranging from soft, rolling hills to stark, jagged cliffs, and most deserts have a permanent source of water. Although deserts do not receive a high amount of rainfall—to be classified as a desert, an area must get less than twenty-five centimeters of rainfall per year—there are many plants that thrive on only small amounts of water, and deserts are often full of such plant life. Desert plants have a variety of mechanisms for obtaining the water needed for survival. Some plants, such as cactus, are able to store large amounts of water in their leaves or stern; after a rainfall these plants absorb a large supply of water to last until the next rainfall. Other plants, such as the ‘mesquite, have extraordinarily deep root systems that allow them to obtain water from far below the desert’ arid surface. 21. What is the main topic of the passage? 27. The word “mechanisms” in line 7 could (A) Deserts are dry, flat areas with few ‘most easily be replaced by plani (A) machines (B) There is little rainfall in the desert. (B) pumps: (©) Many kinds of vegetation can survive (©) sources ‘with litle water. (©) methods 2 Posieaeaie fee eereee tte 28. Which of the following is mentioned in the passage about cacti? 22. ‘The passage implies that (A) They have deep root systems. (A) the typical conception of a desert ) They retain water from one rainfall to incorrect the next. (B) all deserts are dry, flat areas (©) They survive in the desert because (C)_ most people are well informed about they do not need water. deserts (D) They get water from deep below the (D) the lack of rainfall in deserts causes surface of the desert. bicbrestelenscstcal 29, "Mesquite" in line 10 is probably 23, The passage describes the geography of (A) atype of tee deserts as (B) desert animal flat (©) atype of cactus (B) sandy {D) a geographical formation in the desert (©) varied : @) void of vegetation 30, The word “arid” in ine 11 means (a) deep 24, ‘The word “source” in line 3 means ®) ay (A) supply (©) sandy (B) storage space () superticial tose 31. Wherein the passage does the author ieee describe desert vegetation that keeps water 25. According to the passage, what causes an {nits leaves? ‘area to be classified as a desert? (a) Lines 1-2 (A) The type of plants () Lines 3-6 (B) The geographical formations (C) Lines 7-9 (©) The amount of precipitation (©) Lines 9-11 (D) The source of water 26, ‘The word “thrive” in line 5 means (a) suffer (B) grow well (©) minimally survive (D) decayline ‘) 0) 343 A3A3A3A34A3A3 Questions 32-41 American jazz is a conglomeration of sounds borrowed from such varied sources as American and African folk music, European classical music, and Christian gospel songs. One of the recognizable characteristics of jazz is its use of improvisation: certain parts of the music are written, cout and played the same way by various performers, and other improvised parts are created spontaneously during a performance and vary widely from performer to performer. The earliest form of jazz was ragtime, lively songs or rags performed on the piano, and the best- ‘known ofthe ragtime performers and composers was Scott Joplin. Born in 1868 to former slaves, Scott Joplin earned his living from a very early age playing the piano in bars along the Mississippi. One of his regular jobs was in the Maple Leaf Club in Sedalia, Missouri. It was there that he began writing the more than 300 compositions that he was to produce, the most famous of which was “The Maple Leaf Rag.” 32. This passage is about 36. Which of the following statements is true (A) jazz in general and one specific type Seana oe Peer of jazz (A) Scott Joplin was a slave when he (@) thevarious sources of jzz ‘ras born (©) thelife of Scott oplin (B) Scott opin parents had been slaves {D) the major characteristic of jazz before Scott was born (©) ‘cert Joplin had formeiy been & 33, The word “conglomeration” in in 1 could es ech toca ar best be replaced by after 168, : (D) ‘Scott Joplin parents were slaves A) disharoony eee (B) mixture banded be (©) purity 37. The word “I ;” in line 8 could: word “living” in ine 8 could mest (D) treasure easily be replaced by 4. Inline 3, the word “improvisation” (money involves which of the following? (B) life-style (A) laying the writen parts ofthe music © griorment (B) Performing similary to cther (©) Making up music while playing (D) Playing a varied election of musical oe 35, Aconding to the passage, ragine wos (A) generally performed on a varity of ae (B) the first type of jazz. (G) extremely soothing and sedate (D) performed only at the Maple Leaf Chopin Sedalia POSTTEST (Paper)3A3A3A343434A3A3 38. The word “regular” inline 9 could best be 40.‘ The name of Scott Joplin’s most famous replaced by ‘composition probably came from (A) popular (A) the name of a saloon where (B) steady he performed (C) unusual (B) the maple tree near his Sedalia home (D) boring (C)_ the name of the town where he ‘was born 39. The word “which” in line 10 refers to (D) the school where he learned to play the piano (A) regular jobs (B) the Maple Leaf Club rs (©) Sedalia, Missouri (D) 500 compositions ‘The paragraph following the passage probably discusses (A) Sedalia, Missouri (B) the Maple Leaf Club (C) the numerous compositions of Scott Joplin (D) the life of Scott Joplin osxroneer)343 434343434343 Questions 42-50 ‘The idea of determinism, that no event occurs in nature without natural causes, has been postulated as a natural law yet is under attack on both scientific and philosophical grounds. Scientific laws assume that a specific set of conditions will unervingly lead to a predetermined outcome. Line However, studies in the field of physics have demonstrated that the location and speed of minuscule (9) particles such as electrons are the result of random behaviors rather than predictable results determined by pre-existing conditions. As a result ofthese studies, the principle of indeterminacy was formulated in 1925 by Werner Heisenberg. According to this principle, only the probable behavior of an lectron can be predicted. The inability to absolutely predict the behavior of electrons casts doubt on the universal applicability of a natural law of determinism. Philosophically, the principal (10) oppesition to determinism emanates from those who see humans as creatures in possession of free will Human decisions may be influenced by previous events, but the ultimate freedom of humanity may possibly Iead to unforeseen choices, those not preorGained by preceding events. 42. Its implied in the passage that a natural 45, The word “minuscule” in line 4 is closest in law meaning to (A) is something that applies to science (A) charged only (B) fast-moving (B) can be incontrovertibly found in the (© circular idea of determinism (D) tiny (©) is philosophically unacceptable (D) isa principle to which there is no 46. According to the passage, which of the exception following is NOT true about the principle of indeterminacy? 43. The word “unerringly” in line 3 could be replaced by (A) Ttwas formulated based on studies in physics. (A) fortunately (B) Itis philosophically unacceptable. (B) effortlessly (C) Ithas been in existence for more than (©) without mistake a decade. (D) with guidance (D) Itis concerned with the random behavior of electrons. 44, The idea of determinism is refuted in this passage based on (A). scientific proof (B) data from the science and philosophy of determinism (©) principles or assumptions from different fields of study (D) philosophical doubt about free will Ex) POST-TEST (Paper)34A3A3A3A3A3A3A3 47. 48. ‘The expression “emanates from” inline 1049, could most easily be replaced by (A) derives from (B) differs from (©) isincontrast to (D) is subordinate to tis implied in the passage that free will is 50, (A) accepted by all philosophers (B) adirect outcome of Werner's principle of indeterminacy (©) the antithesis of determinism (D) anatural law This ‘The word “unforeseen” in line 12 is closest in meaning to (A) forewarned (B) blind (C) unappreciated (D) unpredictable Where in the passage does the author mention who developed the contrary principle to determinism? (A) Lines 1-2 (B) Lines 6-7 (©) Lines 8-9 () Lines 9-13, the end of Section 3.