Cloze ispassage is about the human heart. “The human heart is perfectly formulated for its function. Theheartcan be (91) of as two pumpscombined ina single gen, which circulates blood throughout the body. It is into two halves by the septum. These two halves may 193). to a block of two houses, which are independent tfeach other but have a (94) wall, the septum, between then. Fach half of the heart is separated into an upper amber and a lower chamber. The upper chambers on 155) side of the septum are called auricles; the lower Gamers ate called ventricles, Auricles have thin walls and tas receiving rooms for the blood, while the ventricles, 156) thicker walls, pump the blood away from the heart. Ihough there is no direct communication between the fahtand left sides, both sides function (97) . The heart contains several layers of membranes and muscle. The first set of membranes (98) the heart in a thin double-walled sac. The layer that forms the outer wall, ‘of the sac is called the pericardium. It is {99). of a tough, transparent elastic tissue, and protects the heart from (100) sgainst the walls of the chest. The inner portion of the double-walled sac is called the epicardium, and is directly attached to the heart muscle. 1 9. 93. 95. 97. 98, 99. 100. thought Imagined parted divided balanced compared common combined both other has have variously alongside enfolds exposes created arranged being rubbing supposed considered assighed detached measured paralleled corresponding complimentary either neither having tohave additionally simultaneously encloses encompasses organized composed disease threat Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1- Test 5 117is passage is about a training program. ‘AceBank's program is designed to train bank managers inas short a petiod as possible. This requires that aspiring managers be {101} to rigorous and ongoing assessment Every day that aspirants are in the (102) , their behavior will be observed through coaching sessions, job rotations, group projects, networking activities, etc. This will provide a wealth (103) deta for appraising their on-the-job performance, and in (104) , capacity for managing a bank. Each Territory Sales Manager (TSM) will also assign trainees a leadership project, (105) on an authentic business opportunity or need, Aspiring managers will (196) on finding a solution to the problem, and present thelr findings to the TSM after completing their training rotations. TSMs must certify that the assignment has been satisfactorily completed (107) aspirants can be placed in a salaried job. It should be noted that (108) recruitment, aspiring ‘managers will participate in behavioral interviews to (108) their emotional and psychological capabilites. These interviews will, ideally, help to select those candidates who possess the highest (110) for achieving the program's goals. n short, the best willbe selected, and then monitored carefully, before being placed in charge ofa bank. 102 103. 104. 108. 108. 107. 108, 109, 110. prepared plan course like of turn order based provided share facilitate thus before once while value decide virtue potential available subject agenda procedure and from advance connection while relying collaborate accompany when unless about during evaluate calculate dominance grade 118 Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1 - Test §52, 53. 54, 55. 56. 57. Liver toxicity isan experimental drug may fail, ‘a. why one most common reason that the one most common reason why commonly one of the reasons d._ one of the most common reasons why Not only was Duncan a great dancer__ she was also an excellent choreographer. a. and b. but nor d. yet Like most skills, learning how to make strategic ‘marketing decisions is best ___ through practice. a. achieve b. achieved achieving dd. achievement Attorneys were forced to reconsider the case when, detectives introduced new facts they — a. not aware of, b. had no awareness had not been aware of d._ were without being aware canned Four cases of botulism were reported salmon. ‘a. on consumers who ate the b. of consumers who were eating & among consumers who had eaten ._ from consumers who had been eaten ___who purchased the stock a day before the ‘company's earnings more than tripled their money. a. They b. Them These d. Those In most surveys, few readers consider e-readers, __ to printed books. a. inferiorly b. areinferior aninferiority d. tobe inferior 59, 60. 6 62 63. 64, Itis better to change the miles, wait for your car to alert you that needs to be changed. a. aslongas b. ratherthan eventhough dd. onlyif Throughout the film, Ryan's character oftens to sense ___ before events force her hand. 1a, sheneeds what to do b. todo what she needs she needs to be doing d._ what she needs to do Nationally accredited schools are typically c oriented colleges, regional accreditation generally for traditional universities. a. unless b. despite whether d._ whereas if your clothes dryer is overloaded or too emp to dry your clothes. to take longer it will take longer the longer to take willbe taking longer pose In 1994, ithas entered a highly regulated energy market. Founding the company b. Since the company's founding When the company was founded d. With the foundation of the company ‘Smith hopes that by this time next year, hisle Issues __. will be settling have been settled are going to be settling will have all been settled aoge ‘Our reporters have repeatedly requested to with Barnes, on each occasion thathel unavailable. a. toonly tell b. only being told &. betoldonly d. only tobe told 114 Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1 - Test 5Grammar Large ros of aluminum need to cool before —__ the machines that press them into fil 2 can they be handled by b. they can handle © canthey be handling 6, they can be handled by Kimball spent __ the last year traveling in Eutope and North Africa, a. much as b. much of & asmanyas 4. mostly Fatty acids are __ the chemical elements hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon, a. entirely constructed to b. constructing entirely € constructed entirely from 4d. tobe entirely constructed This week's negotiations __the future of the country for generations to come. 2 could decide b, maybe decided € should they decide d_ might have been decided ‘The power of data analytics is allowing TV providers to match programming to viewers 2 better even than before b better than even before & ever better than before 4. betterthan ever before The whales, ___ of a pod that normally inhabits Puget Sound, were seen this week near Vancouver Island. & members identified b, identified as members ‘ 4 were identified as members ‘as members were identified The ability of scientists to create blood vessels in the lab will not only help in research, —__, should be useful in treating vascular problems, 4 and finding if itis effective b, but if found to be effective c_ butifitis effectively finding 4. iffinding it effective Grammar n2, 2. 7, 75. 76. 77. 7, Grammar Dr. Morales' presentation will___ social media for professional development. 2. beabout using ‘i b. be about to use & tobe about using d._ being used about There will be entertainment ___the evening as. ‘well as an art auction curated by Tommy Conroy. a. within b, 4. throughout Environmental officials how to clean the Great Lakes might want to look atthe town of Erle asa model they study who they study that studying who are studying The queen in chess combines the moves of the rook and the bishop, she may move in a straight line in any direction. a. thatis b. andso © even d. though People close to Davis use words like "dedicated" and "persistent" to describe his ___ technology. approach developing approaching development in approach to developing development approaching aoge ‘Anumber of faculty members are__ thatthe state’ latest standards may prove to be impossible to meet. concern concerns concerned concerning pore ‘The biggest shift for The Gazette has been from a news outlet that survived primarily on advertising —— circulation and consumer products. a onetorely on, b. ononerelies to & tone relying on 4d. onone which relies to Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1 - Test 5 115Grammar 79, Books and school supplies are not usually included attendance, but private tutorials and extra sessions are, a. tothe cost b. the cost for © ofthe cost in d. inthe cost of 80, The book the exhibition contains excellent biographical information about the artist. a. isaccompanied b. toaccompany by byaccompanying d._ that accompanies 81. The tennis tournament __ to have cost over $1 million, making it the most expensive so far a. isso far widely estimated b. so faris widely estimated <_widely estimated itso far d._isbeing estimated widely so far 82, People who drink regular skim milk after exercising lose roughly ___ fat as those who drink specialized sports beverages, twice as much as much as twice twice as much as twice isas much as 83, Renders isa thoughtful and well-acted film starring Ben Harrison as a weary space traveler__a home. a. searches to bi in search of cto search for d._issearching for 84, Weill be opening the MIC Reading Club to new members tomorrow, so if you have ever considered ___, now would be a good time. a. join b. joined tojoin d._ joining Grammar 85, 86. 87. 89. 90. Grammar ‘Anyone who has followed the housing industry __ knows that it has been a bumpy ride, a, inrecent years b. recently in years c._Itisrecent years d._ over years recently All service dogs are specially trained ther regular, dally tasks to help their owners perform inhelping performing owners helping their owners to perform help perform for their owners the cha (3! cha act correctly, the sensor records the patient’. heart rate for up to 24 hours. 1% a. When attached b. Thatisattached | Where attaching rigt d. Which is being attached After buying the Vonn Building, the company. eu any further purchases this year. i a. not expected to make 4 expects to not make rar ¢.notexpecting to make age dd. does not expect to make dot att: $10 billion were traded on the exchangein its first year of operation. No less than Notatleast Not the least as None are less than The company has announced plans to introduce new multilingual products, hopefully international consumers. a, attract b. attracting attracted by di attraction for 116 Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1 - Test 5Listening Listening LISTENING SECTION INSTRUCTIONS atest of your ably to understand spoken English. The listening section has tree parts Ther are 0 question. Blatyour answers onthe separate answer sheet. Do not make any stray marks onthe answer sheet. Ifyou chenge your about an answer, erase your ist answer completly. art 1 this part, you will hear short conversations. From the three answer choices, select the answer which means about the thing as what you hear ors true based upon what you hear, For example sen tothe comers Listening imple (listen): a, ‘They will stay home. b. They will go toa game. They don't like football. comrect answer Is b. problems 1 through 20, mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. No problems can be repeated, Please listen fel. Do you have any questions? 4 They disagree about what to do with the piano. 12. a. Theyare choosing a gift fora client. b. They are probably going to get rid ofthe piano. b. They are discussing a client's order. She wishes she had more time to play the piano. © They are negotiating payment terms & They are making plans to travel together. 13, a, She was involved in an accident. B, Hels reminding her what time an event begins. b. She did not see the cars hit each other. She would lke to leave the event earlier than him, She blames the other driver for hitting her car. g> They are discussing a television program. 14. a, The man did not get the woman's message. Bb. They are working on an animation project. b, Arecorded message provided the wrong They are impressed with an advertisement. ee hee & He's waiting to hear back from the doctor. © She gave the man incorrect information earlier | b, He cannot lift something because of his injury. 15. a, Shedid not look in the storage closet. Hels taking a long time to heal from an accident. She forgot to buy light bulbs at the store, 4. She is recommending a service. She purchased a product she did not need, They are both in business school. ¢ Heis asking her opinion of a newsletter. 16.3. Hebrought too many begs. b. The plane is unusually smal, 4 He cannot reboot his computer. © Sheis unwilling to check him, b. He cannot get @ program to work le He cannot read a document onscreen, 17. a. She's upset that he did not honor his commitment, She is confused over why he did not send the report. a. He's going to help her remove the sign. She is angry that they will not meet a deadline. b. She's asking for advice on how to do ajob. ¢ Heistelling her where she can find some tools. 18 a Hebelieves housing prices will drop. b. They ate considering buying real estate near anew mall They disagree on how a new development will affect a neighborhood. a He should call occasionally to check for cancellations. bb Heneeds to be prepared to come in as soon as heis called. He cannot possibly have work done within the next two months. 19. a. Thereisa financial penalty for all overdue items. 4. They are discussing an upcoming game. = Reference items can be checked out for up to one They are discussing how athletes speak. i . & They are preparing to interview an athlete eee Special permission is needed to check out certain a. Heis very interested in expanding internationally aes She is offering to help negotiate a business contract. She would like to introduce him to people she knows, 20. She works primarily as a photographer, . She makes art with a variety of materials She is preparing for a gallery exhibition of her work a She prefers another brand of gas. b. She does not lke her local gas station, She's suggesting a way to save some money. Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1 - Test § 109Listening Listening Part 2 Listening In this part, you will hear a question, From the three answer choices given, choose the one which best answers the question. For example, listen to the question: Example (listen): a. The wedding’s next Saturday. b. Yes, she's married. c. Two weeks ago. The correct answeris a. For problems 21 through 35, mark your answers on the separate answer sheet, No problems can be repeated, Please listen carefully. Do you have any questions? 21. a. Nothank you, not right now. Pretty good ~ nobody complains. A dollar seventy-five and you get one free refill, One moment - I transfer you. 9. The Internet's been slow all day. | usually work customer support. Weld prefer to rent something short-term. There's one on the table, next to the phone. Both of ours - we're co-owners of the property. Yes, it’s scheduled for later today. Sure, Im free tomorrow afternoon, No, we haven't been waiting too long, Yes, it's online, Oh, it’s very good, He left five minutes ago, Every other week. No, not right now. Directly to the CEO, | think the colors look great. "ll get to it in a few minutes. You're probably putting it on too thick. You're right, itis It's not? When is it, then? Nowhere ~ just staying around here, What time did you set it to? No, thanks for reminding me. Between two and three otlock. lavoided the freeway. I can be there in 10 minutes. I don't know, but we'll manage. I didn’t - how much is it? No, not that one, the other one. There should be a tag somewhere. ‘Thank you so much, !m really thirsty. be happy to - what would you like? Sure, it's two blocks down, on your right Just a few inches. About 10 cents afoot. Letme get that for you. Lets start with Dave - he's good. ‘The presentations will begin at 10. It doesnt look that bad to me. Ithappened on my way to school. Sure, but it'll probably be expensive, 110 Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1 - Test 5Listening Listening Listening #f,Jou will hear three short segments from a radio program. The program is calledLearning from the Experts” You ihat three different radio guests have to say about three different topics. Each talk lasts about three minutes. AS fn you may want to take some notes to help you remember information given in the talk. Write your notes inthis test ter each talk, you will be asked some questions about what was said, From the three answer choices given, you thoose the one that best answers the question according to the information you heard. Mbsino problems can be repeated. For problems 36 through 50, mark all your answers on the separate answer lyouhave any questions? 1 fanswers on the separate answer sheet. Write notes here. ais this conversation mainly about? ‘unique way of looking at a famous historical event a Way for business leaders to speak about cost of wars amethod for training leaders to improve thelr business hat aspect of Lincoln's speech does Meg Kane gest business leaders should emulate? itsfocus on top-level strategy itspowerful and poetic language its elimination of unnecessary details ‘They deliberately misrepresent facts, They take too long to make their points They avoid saying anything meaningful bytaking the time to lay all of them out in detail byadmitting them and clarifying why they ‘were needed byaiving the audience time to decide why they were necessary iydoes Meg Kane tell the story ofa CEO ata faicholder’s meeting? {pprovide an example of how to reframe the isue of costs tounderscore the importance of maintaining strategic focus toemphasize how Lincoln's speech continues foinfluence leaders Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1- Test 5 111Listening Listening Listening Segment 2 Write notes here. ‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. 41. According to the man, why is jazz relevant to modem audiences? a. Itisa symbol of multicultural democracy. b._Ithelps Americans understand their history. ._Ithas influenced other modern musical styles. ‘What can be inferred about New Orleans in the 19th century? a. The mix of cultures influenced its arts. b. There was a great deal of racial tension. _Ithad enough money to support cultural events, What is learned about ragtime? a. Itemerged from African storytelling, bb. Itwas developed by European musicians. [twas influenced by different cultures. What does Art Clayton suggest about jazz and blues? a. They influenced each other equally. b. They arose from a common tradition, They use many of the same instruments. According to the man, which musical element differentiates jazz from ragtime and blues? a. syncopation b. improvisation blending of notes 112 Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1 - Test 5Listening Listening Listening Write notes here. answers on the separate answer sheet. ding to Zed Lynch, what has been behind the Ixieasing popularity of 3D printing? declining price of 30 printers increasing demand for 3D products ivention of new 3D printing techniques puldoes Zed Lynch describe the process of 3D by explaining how 3D printers are assembled by comparing itto other modern printing technologies byproviding an example of how an object Could be printed kroding to the speaker, what does 3D printing kenossible? manufacturing by small producers Inexpensive large-scale manufacturing increasing variety of manufactured products does Zed Lynch imply about 3D printing? The technology is stil in its early stages ofits ‘evelopment. Complex objects are no more difficult to print than simple objects. Theres only a limited number of materials “that an be used in printers, st does Zed Lynch predict will be an issue with printing inthe future? Surviving legal challenges Piotecting intellectual rights Keeping manufacturing costs down Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1- Test § 113Reading This passage i about a new high-tech running shoe. Running is one of the most popular physical fitness activities In the world, It can help individuals burn fat, reduce stress, lessen diabetes risk, and strengthen their cardiovascular systems. But running can also cause Injuries, such as tearing a ligament, twisting an ankle, or even breaking a bone. Now, researchers from the Dresden Polytechnic Institute (OPI) are developing a high-tech running shoe that they believe will help runners maximize performance while preventing these kinds of injuries. ‘The DPI shoe comes equipped with special sensors and microelectronics that can measure runners’ biomechanical data and evaluate their performance in real time. Equipped with a microcontroller, accelerometers, GPS sensors, and RF modules that transmit radio waves, the shoe takes athletic monitoring to a whole new level. Whereas traditional monitoring devices, such as pulse-rate watches and chest straps, can only record vital signs like breathing and heart rate, the shoe can also note such problems as incorrect foot placement, asymmetric load balancing, exhaustion or muscular overload The shoe uses radio signals to communicate with the runners’ smartphone. It can suggest to the runner that they slow down, change their form, find a different surface, or even stop completely to avoid injury. Information can also be relayed to a website for further evaluation, helping runners adjust their training routines and maximize thelr performance goals. The entire system can be easily installed and removed from the soles of the shoes, and the shoes are easily recharged by hooking them up to a charger. A prototype of the running shoe has already been tested, and researchers are presently working on shrinking the size of the shoe's microelectronics and sensors. This represents a considerable challenge, given that the shoe also needs to be lightweight, waterproof, and durable. Reading 151 153, 154, 158. What is the main purpose of this passage? a. todescribe the benefits of a product b. to.compare the advantages and disadvantages ofa sport c toemphasize the importance of safety when running d._ toexplain how technology can enhance athletic performance What is learned about the DPI running shoes? a, The stored data can be transferred to different devices. b. They can be adjusted to function in different road conditions. The technology has only been developed in the past two years. dd. They have been tested and found to prevent Injuries to runners. ‘What is said to be a capability of the new DPI shoe? muscular conditioning physical stress reduction wireless communication automatic load balancing ‘What role does the website play within the DPI shoe system? a, It customizes the shoe's functions to the runner's specificneeds. b._ Ittransmits biomechanical data to the shoes while the runners running ._Itkeeps track ofthe runner's information over multiple running sessions. 4, It monitors foot placement, load balancing, exhaustion, and overload in realtime. What can be inferred about the DPI new shoe? Itis not commercially available. Itis not yet available in small sizes. It cannot be worn in wet conditions. Itis designed for professional athletes. 122 Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1 - Test 5‘ges nt 2 Reading This passage is about a consumer attitudes survey. The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index %2 survey of consumer confidence published on the ‘eond Friday of each month. Produced since 1946, it is the oldest of all consumer attitude surveys currently in use znd considered by many economists to be one of the best pesictors of American household spending The Index is designed to assess near-time consumer atitudes on personal finance, shopping, and the overall lusiness climate. Surveys are taken on weekends, with a inal of 500 respondents. People are asked to respond to 8 questions about their current and expected personal finances, and anticipated purchases for the next year They are also asked their opinions of the US economy: ‘apectations for inflation, interest rates, and the labor market over the next year and the next five years. The rationale behind the survey is the widespread Belefamong economists that, while itis dificult to predict {ensumer behavior with any precision, consumers have an fcellent track record of predicting economic downturns. Tiss possibly because people are acutely sensitivetolosing thei purchasing power, Over the years, the Sentiment index Fescarried a 70% correlation with household expenditures iver the next six months to a year, especially in regard to figticket items such as automobiles and homes. ‘As a result, many banks, brokerage firms, and retailers sibscribe to the Sentiment Index, and its results are covered and analyzed by the financial press. The Index also affects fieders and investors. Bonds traders worry about consumer {onfidence because it can translate into demand for loans, Which affects interest rates. Equity investors prefer to see tonsumers upbeat because they then are more likely to spend on goods and services, which can increase corporate fevenues, profits, and stock values. And currency traders Tealze that so long as the US economy is growing, demand {orthe dollar will ikely be strong. Reading 156. 157, 158. 159, 160. Reading According to the passage, what are consumers asked to comment upon? a. satisfaction with current jobs b. predictions for the stock market changes to national employment numbers d._ impact of government spending on the economy What is learned about the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index? ‘a, Consumers are interviewed face-to-face. b. Data are compiled by the US government. Results are published 12 times a year. ._ Itwas the first consumer attitude index ever created. According to the passage, why do economists pay attention to the Sentiment Index? a. Changes in sentiment often precede changes in spending, b. Economic downturns are worsened when sentiment is low. & People lose their purchasing power when sentiment is lower. d._ Tracking sentiment helps economists create accurate economic models. Whats the main topic ofthe final paragraph? '2.__methods for measuring consumer confidence b. impact ofthe Sentiment index on financial markets reasons why the Index is covered by the financial press 4. link between consumer sentiment and ‘economic growth What does the word they in the fourth sentence of the final paragraph refer to? a. consumers b. equity investors c. subscribers to the Sentiment Index d, corporate revenues, profits, and stock values Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1 - Test § 123Reading This passage is about an Ameri Guy Davenport wasa multi-faceted and prolificAmerican writer, painter, and intellectual. From the 1960s till his death in 2005, Davenport published nearly 50 books of fiction, essays, and poetry, as well as hundreds of magazine articles and reviews. He translated works into English from ancient Aramaic, classical Greek, 19th-century French, and 2oth-century Italian. He was also an accomplished visual attist whose paintings and drawings were exhibited in galleries worldwide. He was as close to a Renaissance man as the last century has produced: a modern American Da Vinci. Born in South Carolina and ensconced in a small Kentucky town for his last 40 years, Davenport spent his entire life in the American South (with the exception of two years in England), but his interests spanned all continents and generations. His eclectic output included ruminations on African art, Roman medicine, medieval poetry, urban design, and the invention of the dictionary. Most striking ‘was his ability to connect seemingly disparate sources, such as bringing ancient Egyptian geometry into an essay on the steam engine, Perhaps it was this intimidating breadth of knowledge that kept him from having more readers during his lifetime, (One of the constants in Davenport's writing was a painter's power of observation. This allowed him to note odd details that escaped other writers, such as the fact that in thousands of paintings the artist Balthus never once painted a clock. He was also a master of writing sentences that seemed commonsensical until thought about more deeply, as when he wrote, "Making things is so human that psychology and philosophy have gotten nowhere in trying to account for it" Perhaps the main idea underscoring Davenport's work is the idea that the past ~ from the cave paintings of Lascaux to the 18th-century Shakers - has relevance, and that what is most important to humanity is only revealed when we consider the present against the broad backdrop of what came before Reading 161, 162. 163. 164, 165. Reading ‘Why is Da Vinci mentioned in the first paragraph? to highlight the range of Davenport’ interests b._ toshow how Davenport's style evolved over time © to showcase a major influence on Davenport’ work 4. to introduce a period of history Davenport specialized in In the first sentence of the second paragraph, what does the author mean by ensconced? a. varied b. settled displaced d. originated What can be inferred about Davenport's life and work? a. He was not widely read during his lifetime. He studied art, medicine, writing, and design He traveled widely over the course of his career. d._ He spent most of his life in the town he was born, According to the passage, what was a major theme in Davenport's work? a. making connections between literature and visual art b. representing deep truths as commonsense knowledge © demonstrating the influence of history on the present 4._ using psychology and philosophy to explain human behavior What aspect of Davenport's writing style does the author comment upon? a. his poetic use of language b._ his attention to visual details his use of technical information his simple, commonsense phrasing 124 Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1 - Test 5Reading bh? | Tispassage is about a recent scientific discovery. ‘ests er US government scientists drilling into an oceanic crater Ine discovered the oldest body of seawater ever found. Pe water, believed to be between 100 and 150 milion Hts ps old, was found one kilometer beneath Virginia's {hesapeake Bay. It was trapped when a large asteroid or {hunk of ice slammed into the mouth of the bay, effectively sealing it underground for millions of years. The discovery ‘hat PYPTOVide insights into how the ocean evolved and how iiscurrently changing, Chemical analysis helped scientists determine the wate’s origin. By measuring the ratio of chloride and biomide, they were able to establish that it was, in fact, seawater; by measuring the concentration of helium, they were able to determine its age. The concentration of helium 85 was approximately 100 times higher than that of other rearby samples. By calculating the helium accumulation ite, the scientists were able to determine that the water ‘os rom the Early Cretaceous Period, more than 100 million yearsago. The find appears to clear up a long-standing mystery regarding the heightened salinity of previously collected youndwater samples from the same region of Chesapeake fay. Until now, various theories had been proposed. Some soggested that buried salt had slowly dissolved in the water; tthers suggested that the heat of an asteroid impact had boiled the water, leaving it saltier than before. The discovery ‘stablishes that the water had been that way for millions of years, and did not become more salinated over time. The discovery may provide insight into the origins of cean life, by demonstrating the exact conditions in which it evolved. More critically, understanding the ocean's chemical composition in the past may help to solve the problem of oceanic acidification. Steadily rising levels of carbonic axid in recent years have placed many animal species at tisk, Researchers are just beginning to study its effects on marine ecosystems, and a sample of Cretaceous-era water may provide a useful benchmark for further examination, Reading 166. 167. 168. 168. 170, Reading What is learned about the location of the recently discovered seawater? a. Itfilsa crater that was likely made by an asteroid, Itcovers an area nearly as large as the state of, Virginia. ._ Itmixes with the seawater at the bottom of Chesapeake Bay, d._Itis trapped one kilometer under the floor of the ocean. What did scientists learn about the water through chemical analysis? ‘a. Chloride and bromide levels were of the Cretaceous era. b. Helium concentrations indicated the water's oceanic origin, Helium could only have reached its current levels over time. d. The concentration of helium gas was higher than anticipated. ‘What is implied about the recently discovered water? a. tis saltier than the water that surrounds it. It includes life forms from the Cretaceous ea. ._Itwas chemically changed by a powerful Impact. di It is much warmer than expected. What does the discovery imply about earlier groundwater collected from the same region of Chesapeake Bay? a. Itdid not become saltier over time. b._Itlikely dated from the Cretaceous era. twas possibly boiled by an asteroid impact. d_Ithad higher salinity than previously thought. What does the word its in the fourth sentence of the final paragraph refer to? a, animal species at risk b. rising levels of carbonic acid effects on marine ecosystems d._ the ocean's chemical composition in the past Practice Tests for the EGPE Book 1- Test 5 125mn nn. 113, 114 115 116. 17, Vocabulary Both leaders agreed that meeting informally would 118. help them become better___ with each other. a. known, b. acquainted & comfortable 4d. experienced Once men turn 50, there are a number of health 19, tests they should have on a regular. basis a b. habit 4, custom practice ‘The main idea behind DataCharts' research Is to and analyze essential marketing data. 120, a ensue b. equate c. disperse d. aggregate Our goals to present the world's great classical music ina that is accessible to everyone. way tactic sense means 121 The current demand that by December Ist ‘we will each our maximum number of members. 122, a b, d. designates Product brochures were made to patients in doctors’ offices and pharmacies soon after the drug was approved a. offered b. existing available d._ presented 123, Faculty representatives from every department will be ___to answer questions about the university's, graduate programs. a. current 124, b. familiar present d. imminent Vocabulary Vocabulary ‘The couple purchased a four-bedroom house in the Greenpark neighborhood for $500,000. adverse allied ambiguous affluent Librarians are willing to help students whenever theneed___. rises arises appears happens The film expresses Powell's may never have existed, entreaty nostalgia reflection contemplation fora past that People aged 30 to 50now __ for more than a third of all gym members nationwide. a. allow b. accept account d, attribute School administrators want to make it easier for parents to___ of what their children are doing in school. catch up b. lookafter check out di. keep track Rents for retail spaces __ from $700 to more than $7,000 per square footin the most posh areas of downtown, a. order b. differ range dd. assort ‘Computers, for the most part, can calculations for propulsion cycles, leaving engineers free to perform more creative tasks. a. multiply b. estimate & automate d._ transform Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1- Test 5 119125 126. 127, 128. 129, 130. 131. Vocabulary 120 Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1 - Test 5 According to the latest news update, just past 10132. oclock, the demonstrators were ordered to dispel divert disperse disseminate pope ‘The main knock on Watson's bookiis that it draws 133, on the work of other historians. roundly commonly extensively approximately With decades of experience, the Holton 134, Rehabilitation Center provides the best care —__ to patients with neuromuscular diseases. a. required b. available effective d. incredible 136. ‘The sudden influx of immigrants presents a moral for the country’s politicians. a. state b. dilemma d. circumstance 136, Unfortunately, Friday's event at the club only served tothe view that the club’s members are insensitive to their neighbors. a. provide b. conserve remember d._ perpetuate 137, ‘Accountants conducting the audit found significant between the two budgets. a. omissions b. diversions adversaries d. discrepancies ‘A number of factors led to the farm's decision to 138. Its use of pesticides. a. curb b. dispel impair d. recede Vocabulary Vocabulary A talented photographer, Hill usually choos subject matter ___ a. instantly b. ordinarily particularly d. spontaneously For northern Ethiopia, the season was unust fertile because water was hefty sizable plentiful extravagant ange Options trading __ considerable risk andis suitable forall Investors. entails obliges revolves provokes Ittook many years, but Curie was eventually recognized for her __work in chemistry. a. caretaking b. peacemaking misleading 4d. groundbreaking ‘Our hands-on bike maintenance class focuses on what to do when you are riding and the happens. a. accidental b. unpredictable unexpected d._ startling Most archaeologists believe that the Incas built ‘Machu Pichu as a private for the emperor Pachacuti, a. estate b. terrain sphere di. society Most of Bethel Enterprises’ decline in profits canbe to the rising cost of steel charged excused attributed referenced139, 140. 141 02. 183. 144, Vocabulary Myths and legends, howeverfanciful, often contain 145. a of truth, a. dab b. part knot d. grain CEO Ken Smith admitted that the company's performance had fallen below —_. a. prospects b. assurances © probabilities 4, expectations ‘The mobile gaming company XPlay has been by FullPass, makers of a web browser. a. attained 147. b. amassed acquired d. accounted Studies __ that ifyou listen to music you lke while eating, the food will taste better. a. display b. indicate & designate dd. announce 148, During the Renaissance, there was a___ of. interest in the cultures of classical Greece and 149. b. replica comeback d. multiplication Robotic technologies developed to help astronauts are giving doctors new ___ to treat patients on 150, pleces focabula 146. Authorities have promised to find out exactly ‘where the system ___and to ensure that it does not happen again, shut up broke down checked out passed away ‘Strengthening core muscles in the abdomen and back can improve a person's __ and help protect against falls a. level b. position. balance d. support Parisian fashions have global influence, and are often __ by foreign manufacturers. a. doubled b. imitated © resembled d._ pretended Barron may be an amateur cellist, but his playing is, ‘on a____with many professionals. a. par b. stage d. model has there been so much anticipation of a breakthrough in negotiations between the two states. Barely b. Seldom © Sometimes 4. Uncommonly Many of Whitman's poems ___ an overall sense of optimism in technology and its promises. revert reflect resound resonate Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1- Test § 121