LISTENING DIAGNOSTIC PRE-TEST (Paper) EH 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 all 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 conversati you will hear a question about the conversation. The conversations and questions will nt 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 ofthe question and fill n the space that corresponds to the etter of the answer you have chosen. Listen toan example. ‘Sample Answer On the recording, you hear: ®®oo (oan) That exam was just afi (woman) Ob, it could have been worse. (narrator) What does the woman mean? Tn your test book, you read: (A)_-The exam was really awful (B)_ twas the worst exam she had ever seen. (©) Itcouldn't have been more difficult. (D) lewasn't that hard, ‘You learn from the conversation that the man thought the exam was very dificult and that the woman disagreed with the man. The best answer to the question, “What does the woman mean?" is (D), “It wasnt that hard.” Therefore, the correct choice is (D).lolol lolol LW @ © ) 2a) @) © o 3 ® oO o 4. (a) @ 1) 5.) ®) © () 6) @ © @) 7a ®) o o ‘The coffee is much better this moming. “The coffee tastes extremely good. ‘The coffee isnt very good. ‘This morning he definitely wants some coffe. ‘The two classes meet in an hourand a half The class meets three hours per week. Each half ofthe class is an hour long, Two times a week the class meets for ‘an hour {A fow minutes ago, the ight departed. ‘The fight will startin a while, They are frightened about the departure, ‘The plane is going to takeoff soon. He hasnt yet begun his project. He's supposed to do his science project next wook. He needs to start working on changing the due date He's been working steadily on his selence project. At the post office Ina florist shop Ina restaurant In a hospital delivery room ‘The professor drowned the cells in a lab. The lecture was long and boring. ‘The professor divided the lecture into parts The biologist tried to sell the results of the experiment, She needs to get a driver's license. ‘Two pieces of identification are ‘necessary. The man should check to see ifhe needs credit Accredit card can be used to get a driver’ licens. 4 USTENING 8 2. 13. “ ® © o w ® © w ®) © w ® © o “ ®) © ) “ ® © o Housing within his budget is hard to locate 1s hard to find his house in New York He cant afford to move his house to New York Housing in New York is unavailable ‘The boss was working on the reports He would have to finish the reports before the end of next month, He was directed to stay late and finish some work, He could finish the reports at home ‘The boisterous students made the teacher mad. ‘The teacher angered the students wit the exam results, ‘The students were angry thatthe teacher was around. ‘The angered students complained to the teacher, ‘The prices are reasonable. The Store is too far out of town. He would like the woman to repeat ‘what she said He agrees with the woman, 1s rained unusually hard this year. ‘There hasn't been any rain for many years 1s been many years since it rained Hedoesn' like rain, He needs to do a better job writing ‘questions He certainly must make his weting better ‘Without the questions, he cannot ‘write the answers, He nceds to understand the written ‘questions better, Eames)14 16. lolol a“ ® © o a © © » @ © © ” a ® © w ®) © o w ®) © o ‘The agent was standing inline with bis passport. ‘The line co get new passports is very long. The woman must wait her turn to get hher passport checked, He can check her passport instead of the agent, closing the library He hadn' finished the library assignment, but he was close He was working on the assignment ‘when the library closed. His homework was incomplete because the library wasn't open. All the lawyers preparation did no good “The lawyer prepared nothing for the 1k wasnt work forthe lawyer to prepare forthe ease. ‘The lawyer dida’t work to prepare for the eas. ‘The history class begins next week. He thinks the papers should be turned innext week. He has already done the paper for next week, ‘The papers are not due next week. He's not really happy: ‘The contractor's work was satisfactory He would rather work with the ‘contractor himself. He was already contacted about the ‘work ‘The man should try another type of paper. ‘The man should locate a typist tomorrow morning, “The man should make a tape in the ‘morning. ‘The man should complete the paper ‘without help 24 22, 23, 24, 2s, 2% w @) © o wo @ © Dy ow ® © rm ow ® © oy) “ @ © Dy w @ © i) w @ © Dy lolol ‘She'd like some pie. es easy to buy i. ‘The task the man's working on isnt difficult. WS ensier to prepare pie than do what the man fs doing. He reported thatthe time forthe ‘budget meeting had boen set. He is always late in submitting his accounting figures. He never manages to budget his time wel He is never too late in turning in his reports, ‘The repairs thatthe mechanic had indicated were alrendy made. The ear is golng to need alot of repairs. Buying a new car would be quite expensive ‘The mechanic extended the repair ‘warrenty, Betty wrote the letter as directed. The directions were given to Betty in letter Betty will follow the instructions later. Betty worked exactly as instructed, Walter had a lack of success with his business. Walter failed in business. Walter’ new company is doing rather wel Walter hoped to succeed in business. He should put the organ in the close The closet has already been organized, He needs to rearrange the closet, He wishes the closet were closer. ‘She didn’t do the work. She gave the assignment her best ctfor, ‘She finished the assignment even though it was difficult, She gave the man a signal EE) DIAGNOSTIC PRE-TEST (Paper)1 lolol 27.) ®) © o 28. (A) ® © © She said some terrible things. She didn't say anything nice. She dida’t have any nice things. She said really wonderful things. New employees are rarely initiated tothe company. [New workers don' generally ‘undertake actions on their own. New employees are intially rated IS rare for employees to make new ‘suggestions, USTENING 2. (a) ® © o 30. (A) @ Oo o 1ol1ol ‘The woman is more than a week late The children would have wrecked the house later ‘The woman was s0 late that she was a wreck. He’ glad that she was not any ater He had not gone to the store. He was still at the market. Hee was going to take care of the shopping. He always went to the market,1 1 1 1 1 1 Part B Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear longer conversations. ARer 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 lnswer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fil inthe space that corresponds tothe letter of the answer you have chosen. Remember, you are not allowed to take notes or write in your test book, aw) @) © o 32.) @ © © 33.) @) © co) 34) @) © oy Shes a senior 35, Shes a junior Shet a transfer student Shes a graduate student. How to transfer to a junior college How to find his way around campus What courses are required for a literature major ‘Who won the campus election 37 ‘Three Five Bight Ten 38 American literature World literature Literary analysis Surveying 36. “ @ © o) a ®) © © ow @) © ©) w ® © ) Ina book From a television program Daring a trip that she took From lecture ‘To communicate with other dolphins To recognize objects in the water To learn human language Tocexpress fear Five Fifteen Fifty Five hundred Iti limited. It is greater than human intelligence. Itis less than previously thought. We are beginning to learn how much they have. EE) DIAGNOSTIC PRE-TEST (Paper) 7Lolotololtoiotol Part C Directions: 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 ansier sheet, find the numberof the question and fill in the space that ‘corresponds to the leter of the answer you have chosen, Here isan example. ‘On the recording, you hear: (narrator) Listen 10 an instructor talk to his class about painting. (man) Artist Grant Wood was a guiding force inthe school of painting known as American regionaist, a style reflecting the distinctive characteristics of art from rural areas of the United States. Wood began drawing animals onthe family farm atthe 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,"is a starkly ‘simple depiction ofa serious couple staring directly out atthe viewer. Now listen toa sample question. ‘Sample Answer ®BOO (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 rom the central region of the United States (©) Artfrom various urban areas in the United States (D) Ar from rural sections of America ‘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 2DOD (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" (C) *American Gothic’ (D) “ASSerious Couple” ‘The best answer to the question, “What is the name of Wood!s most successful painting?” is (©), “American Gothic.” Therefore, the correct choice is (C) Remember, you are not allowed to take notes or write in your test book, ©) USTENING39 4 2, 8 lolal 1 1o101 ww ® © () “ @ © i) w ® © ) w @ © © w @ © oy) w @ © (0) ‘To protec its members ‘To save the natural environment Tohhonor the memory of John Muir ‘To improve San Francisco's natural ‘beauty Forless than a year Only fora decade For more than a century Porat least two centuries San Francisco All fifty states The Sierra Nevadas The eastern United States Allover the world In the entire United States Only in California Only in the Sierra Nevadas Students signing up for athletic teams Students going on a tour of a university campus Students playing various sports Students attending a university dedication ceremony Membership on an athletic team Enrollment in an exercise class Avalid student identification card Permission from a faculty member 45. (A) Tothe tennis courts 46, 4”. 49, 50. ® © ©) “ @) © © 0) @ © © ow ®) o co} ww @ © ©) w ® © o ‘Tothearena To the gymnasium ‘To the Athletic Department office Goto the Art Center ‘Sign up for sports classes Visit the exercise room Watch a football game Science ar Literature Music ‘They are completely different. ‘They are somewhat similar but have ‘an essential difference. ‘They are exactly the same in all respects They are unrelated Objective Iealistic Philosophical Environmental Heredity Environment Idealism Natural laws ‘This is the end of the Listening Diagnostic Pre-Test. Circle the number of each of the questions that you answered incorrectly or were not sure of in Part A. Then, you will see which skills you should be sure to review. SKILLS 2 and 3 |. SKILL 11 SKILL 1. SKILL SKILLS 2 and 3 SKILL 2 SKILL? i SKILLG SKILL 4 SKILLS 2 and 3 |. SKILL 2 SKILL 2 SKILL 12 SKILLS 2and 3 SKILL SKILL 6 SKILL 12 SKILLS 2and 5 SKILL 17 SKILLS? and 7 21, SKILLS 7and 16 22. SKILLS 2 and 3 28, SKILLS 2and 17 4. SKILLS 25. SKILLS 2, 3,and 14 26. SKILLI6 27. SKILL 10 28. SKILLS 3and9 29. SKILL IS 30. SKILL 13 DIAGNOSTIC PRE-TEST (Pipes) 92°02020202020202 STRUCTURE DIAGNOSTIC PRE-TEST. (Paper) EE) 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 ‘sandard written English. There are two types of questions in ths section, with special directions for each type Structure Directions: Questions 1-15 are incomplete sentences. Beneath each sentence you will se four words sarked (A), (B), (C), and (D), Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Then, on your answer shect, find the number ofthe question and fill in the space that corresponds tothe letter ofthe answer you have chosen. Fill inthe space so thatthe letter inside the ‘oval cannot be seen, ‘Look at the following examples. Example 1 ‘Sample Answer ‘The president the election by a landslide, O80 (a) won (B) he won (©) yesterday (©) fortunately ‘The sentence should read, "The president won the election by a landslide.” Therefore, you should choose (A). Example I ‘Sample Answer the conference? ®EoOo (A) the doctor attended (B) did the doctor attend (©) the doctor will atend (D) the doctor's attendance When ‘The sentence should read, "When did the doctor attend the conference?" Therefore, you should choose (B), Now begin wotk on the questions. DIAGNOSTIC PRE-TEST (Paper) 1852°0202020202020) ‘The North Pole. degrees north. (a) thas (B) ishaving (©) which is having (D) has latitude of 90 2. The city of Beverly Hills is surrounded on the city of Los Angeles. (a) its sides (B) thesides are (©) itis the side of (D) all sides by —— treyhound, can achieve speeds up to ‘thirty-six miles per hour, (a) The (B) The fastest (©) The fastest dog (D) The fastest dog, the 4. Marmots spend their ime foraging among ‘meadow plants and flowers or —— on rocky elif (a) gets sun (B) sunning (©) thesun (D) sunny 5, The greenhouse effect oceurs heat radiated from the Sun, (A) when does the Barth’ atmosphere trap (B) does the Earth’s atmosphere trap (©) when the Barth’ atmosphere traps (D) the Earth’ atmosphere traps 6. ‘The Rose Bowl, ___ place on New Year's Day, i the oldest postseason collegiate football game in the United States. A) takes (B) ittakes| (©) which takes () took STRUCTURE 2 10. "1 12, Experiments representa giant step into the medicine ofthe future (A) using gene therapy (B) use gene therapy (©) they use (D) gene therapy uses off the Hawalian coastline are living, others are dead. (A) While some types of coral reefs (B) Some types of coral reefs (©) There are many types of coral reefs (D) Coral reefs Nimbostratus clouds are thick, dark gray clouds forebode rain. (A) what (B) which (©) what they (D) which they ‘Some economists now suggest that home equity loans are merely a new trap t push consumers beyond. (A) theycan afford (B) they can afford it (©) what is affordable (D) ableto afford People who reverse the letters of words toread suffer from dyslexia, (A) when eying (B) ifthey tried (©) when tried (D) ifhe ies Featured at the Henry Ford Museum of antique cars dating from 1865, (A) isanexhibit (B) anexhibit © ©202020202020202 B 14 Rubber from vulcanized silicones with a high molecular weight is difficult to distinguish from natural rubber: (A) is produced (B) producing (©) that produces (D) produced appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an ‘optical illusion. (A) The Moon (B) That the Moon (©) When the Moon (D) The Moon which 15. According to the World Health Organization, —— any of the six most dangerous diseases to break out, it could be cause for quarantine 0%) were (B) they were (©) there were (D) were they csovrnesernce)) DIAGNOSTIC PRE-TEST (Paper) 172°0202020202020) Written Expression Directions: In questions 16-40, each sentence has four underlined words or phrases, The four tunderlined parts ofthe sentence are marked (A) (B), (C), and (D). Identify the one underlined word ‘or phrase that must be changed in order forthe sentence to be correct, Then, on your answer sheet, find the numberof the question and fill in the space that correspondl tothe letter of the answer ou have chosen, Look at the following examples. Example 1 Sample Answer ®OOD ‘The four string on a violin are tuned Dd in Sifts, ‘The sentence should read, “The four strings on a violin are tuned in fifths." Therefore, you shoul choose (), ‘Sample Answer @®HOD Alex Haley twelve years. twelve years “The research for the book Roots took Alex Haley twelve years." Therefore, ‘The sentence should rea you should choose (C). Now begin work on the questions. 8a STRUCTURE2°2020202020202 16. On the floor of the Pacific Ocean is hundreds of flat topped mountains more than a aaa B aoe are mile beneath sea level 17. Because of the flourish with which John Hancock signed the Declaration of ai Independence, his name become synonymous with signature, become 18, Segregation in public schools was declare unconstitutional by the Supreme Court erate ee Ce 1954, 19. Sirius, che Dog Star, i the most brightest star inthe sky with an absol the most brightest star bout twenty-three times that of the Sun ee 20. Killer whales tend to wander in family clusters that hunt, play, and resting together. iy ies eee yaar 21. Some of the most useful resistor material are carbon, metals, and metallic alloys a B c 22. The community of Bethesda, Maryland, was previous known as Darcy's Store eae ace: 23, Alloys of gold and copper have been. * 24, J.H. Pratt used group therapy carly in this century when he brought tuberculosis a s aaeue patients together to discuss its disease. D 25, The United States has import all carpet wools in recent years because domestic “EF Tee ‘wools are too fine and soft for carpets. D 26. ving Berlin wrote “Oh How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning” while serving in a = B ¢ U.S. Army during World War D [esoronesen nc) DIAGNOSTIC PRE-TEST (Paper)2°2020202020202 27. Banks are rushing to merge because consolidations enable them to slash theirs costs ar a Spay i al and ex expend, 28, That water has a very high specific heat means that without a large temperature x @ change water can add or lose a large number of heat c D 29. Benny Goodman was equally talented as both a jazz performer as well as a B c classical mus B 30, The state seal still used in Massachusetts designed by Paul Revere, who also a B c ‘designed the first Continental currency. 31. Quarter horses were developed in cighteenth-century Virginia to courses short of about a quarter of mile in length, 32, No longer satisfied with the emphasis ofthe Denishawn School, Martha Graham Nolonger satisfied with the emphasis hhas moved tothe staff of the Eastman School in 1925. Spa 33. William Hart was an act best known for his roles as western heroes in silent films. 34. Prior * ross nearly al of North America, D ‘wolves roamed ‘an extermination program earlier this century, al 35. During the 1960s the Berkeley campus of the University of California came to Durtog national attention as a result ts radical political activity 36. Antst Gutzon Borglum designed the Mount Rushmare Memorial and worked on project from 1925 until his death in 1941 ae cD EXE) 190 STRUCTURE2°02020202020202 Eo 39 Itis proving less costly and more profitably for drugmakers to market directly to soaly profitably somarketalrecty patients ‘Sapphires weighing as much as two pounds have on occasion mined. Ee rea ae Like snakes, lizards can be found on all others continents except Antarctica, D ‘Banks savings and loans, and finance companies have recently been doing home cquity loans with greater frequency than ever before. ‘This Is the end of the Structure and Written Expression Pre-Test. COCO O08 Circle the number of each of the questions that you answered incorrectly or were not sure of. Then you will see which skills you should be sure to review. SKILL 1 16. SKILL 22 SKILL 48 SKILL 2 17. SKILL 33 SKILL 35 SKILLS 18. SKILL3I SKILL 42 SKILL6 19. SKILL27 SKILL 50 SKILLS 7 and 15 20, SKILL 24 |. SKILLS7 SKILL 12 21. SKILL 21 SKILL SKILLS 4 and 13 22, SKILL 47 SKILLS 47 and 49 SKILLS 98. SKILL 51 SKILL 88 SKILL 12 24, SKILL 45 SKILL 60 SKILL 10 25. SKILL 30 SKILL 58 SKILL M4 26. SKILL SI M7. SKILL At 28. SKILL 40 29. SKILL25, 30. SKILL 37 DIAGNOSTIC PRE-TEST (ape) 191343434343434343 READING DIAGNOSTIC PRE-TEST (Paper) SECTION 3 READING COMPREHENSION ‘Time—35 minutes (including the reading of the directions) Now set your clock for 55 minutes. ‘This 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 wil rea several passages. Each one is fellowed by a number of {questions about i You are to choose the one best answer, (A) (B), (C) or (D) to each question. Then, fon your answer shet, find the number of the question and il inthe space that corresponds to the letter 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 hie masterful statesmanship and diplomacy. He dedicated his life to public service, both inthe presidency and in the various other political offices that he Line held. Throughout his political career he demonstrated his unswerving belie in freedom of (5) speech, the antslavery cause, and the right of Americans tobe free from European and Asian domination, Example T ‘Sample Answer ‘To what did John Quiney Adams devote his life? ®EoD (A) Improving his personal life (B) Serving the public (©) 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 ®QHOD Inline 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 belle “throughout his career" This implies thatthe belief didnot change. Therefore, you should choose (C). Now begin work on the questions DIAGNOSTIC PRE-TEST (Paper) 343Line 65) 4 3434343434343 43 Questions 1-9 Carbon tetrachloride is a colorless and inflammable liquid that can be produced by combining carbon disulfide and chlorine. This compound is widely used in industry today because ofits ceffectiveness as 8 solvent as well as its use in the production of propellants Despite its widespread use in industry, carbon tetrachloride has been banned for home use. In the past, carbon tetrachloride was a common ingredient in cleaning compounds that were used throughout the home, but it was found to be dangerous: when heated, it changes into a poisonous gas ‘that can cause severe illness and even death if iis inhaled. Because ofthis dangerous characteristic, the United States revoked permission for the home use of carbon tetrachloride in 1970. The United ‘States has taken similar action with various other chemical compounds, 1. The main point of this passage is that 6. The word “inhaled” inline 7 is closest in (A) carbon tetrachloride can be very rae ‘dangerous when itis heated (A) warmed (B) the government banned carbon (8) breathed in ‘tetrachloride in 1970 (©) carelessly used (©) although carbon tetrachloride can (0) blown legally be used in industry, i is not allowed in home products 7. ‘The word “revoked” in line 8 could most (D) carbon tetrachloride used 10 be easily be replaced by regular part of cleaning compounds iat 1e word “widely” in line 2 could most (B) granted Se een a (©) instiuted easily be replaced by cy erany (A) grandly (B) extensively 8. Itcan be inferred from the passage that (©) largely one role of the U.S. government is 0 ee, (A) regulate product safety 3. The word “banned” inline 4is closest in (B) prohibit any use of carbon aera tetrachloride (©) instruet industry on cleaning (A) forbidden ‘methodologies ) allowed (D) ban the use of any chemicals (©) suggested (D) instituted 9. The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses 4. According to the passage, before 1970 carbon tetrachloride wat (A) additional uses for carbon tetrachloride (A) used by itselfas a cleanser (B) the banning of various chemical (B) banned in industrial use ‘compounds by the U.S. government (©) often used as a component of leaning (©) further dangerous effects of carbon products tetrachloride (D) notalloved in home cleaning products (D) the major characteristics of carbon ‘tetrachloride 5. It is stated in the passage that when carbon tetrachloride is heated, it becomes (A) harmful (B) colorless (©) acleaning compound ce fesoronesenc) READINGLine ) 00) 343 434343434343 Questions 10-19 ‘The nest artist in this survey of American artists is James Whistler; he is included in this survey ‘of American artists becatise he was born in the United States, although the majority of his artwork ‘was completed in Europe. Whistler was born in Massachusetts in 1834, but nine years later his father ‘moved the family to St. Petersburg, Russia to work on the construction ofa railroad. The family returned to the United States in 1849. Two years later Whistler entered the U.S, military academy at West Point, but he was unable to graduate. At the age of twenty-one, Whistler went to Europe to study art despite familial objections, and he remained in Europe unt his death ‘Whistler worked in various art forms, including etchings and lithographs. However, he is most famous for his paintings, particularly Aramigemens in Gray and Black No. 1: Portrait ofthe Arist’ ‘Mother oF Whistler’ Mother, as it is more commonly known. This painting shows aside view of, Whistler’ mother, dressed in black and posing against a gray wall The asymmetrical nature ofthe portrait, with his mother seated off-center, is highly characteristic of Whistler's work 10, The paragraph preceding this passage 15, ‘The word “objections” in line 7 is closest in most likely discusses reaning (A) a survey of eighteenth-century art (A) protests (a diferent American ait @) goals (©) Whistler’ other frnows paintings ©) sgreements (D) European artiste () battles 11. Which othe fllowing best describes the 16. Inline, the “etchings” are information in the passage? (8) type of painting (A). Several asst are prevented (B) thetames alithograph {B) Oncartsfs fend works ae {6} anar form introduced by Whistler described {@) anart form involving engraving (©) Various paintings ar contrated i i {B) Whistler family life Ts outlned. 17, The wordasymmet in ine 18 ost in meaning to 12, Whistler is considered an American artist eas because @ tnaen (A) he was born in America (©) balanced (B) he spent most of his fein America ©) bys (©) he served in the US (D) he created most of 18. Which ofthe following is NOT true “America according 0 the passage? (A). Whistler worked with a variety of art 13, The word “majority In lie 2 is closest in pai ‘meaning 10 (B) Whistler's Mother isnot the official (A) seniority name of his painting, (B) maturity (©) Whistler is best known for is etchings. (©) large pieces (D) Whistler's Mother is painted in somber (D) high percentage tones. 14, Is implied in the passage that Whistler’s 19. Where n the passage does the author family was ‘mention the types of artwork that Whistler (A) unable to find any work a all in ‘was involved in? Russia (A) Lines 1-3 (B) highly supportive of his desire to (B) Lines 4-5 pursue art (©) Lines 67 (©) working class (D) Lines 8-10 (0) military DIAGNOSTIC PRE-TEST (Paper) 45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Line 6) (10) (3) (20) 38 3A3A3A3A3A3A3A3 Questions 41-50 ‘Whereas literature in the frst half ofthe eighteenth century in America had been largely religious and moral intone, by the latter half ofthe eentury the revolutionary fervor that was coming tollifein the colonies began tobe reflected inthe literature ofthe time, which in turn served to further Influence the population. Although not all writers ofthis period supported the Revolution, the :wo best-known and most influential writers, Ben Franklin and Thomas Paine, were both strongly supportive ofthat cause, 'Ben Franklin first attained popular success through his writings in his brothers newspaper, the [New England Current. In these articles he used a simple style of language and common sense argumentation to defend the point of view ofthe farmer and the Leather Apron man, He continued ‘withthe same common sense practicality and appeal tothe common man with his work on Poor Richard’ Almanac from 1733 inti 1758, Fiemly established in his popular acceptance by the people, Franklin wrote a variety of extremely effective articles and pamphlets about the colonists revolutionary cause against England, ‘Thomas Paine was an Englishman working as a magazine editor in Philadelphia atthe time of the Revolution. His pamphlet Common Sense, which appeared in 1776, was a force in encouraging the colonists to declare their independence from England. Then throughout the long and desperate ‘war years he published a series of Crsis papers (from 1776 until 1783) to encourage the colonists to Continue on with the struggle. The effectiveness of his writing was probably due to his emotional yet ‘oversimplified depiction ofthe cause of the colonists against England as a classic strugse of rood and evi, 41, The paragraph preceding this passage 44, It is implied in the passage that ee at (A) some writers in the American colonies (A) how literature influences the supported England during the population Revolution (8) religious and moral literature (B) Franklin and Paine were the only (©) literature supporting the cause of the Writers to influence the Revolution ‘American Revolution (©) because Thomas Paine was an (©) what made Thomas Paine’s literature Englishman, he supported England ‘successful against the colonies (©) authors who supported England did 42, The word “fervor” in line 2 is closest in ‘ot remain in the colonies during ‘meaning 0 the Revolution. war pronoun “he” in line 8 refers ees 45. The p he in line 8 refers to (© spirit (A) Thomas Paine (©) action (B) Ben Franklin, (©) Ben Franklin's brother 43, The word “time” in line 3 could best be (D) Poor Richard replaced by ee 46. ‘The expression “point of view" inline 9 (B) period could best be replaced by (©) appointment (A) perspective (D) duration (B) sight (©) circumstance (D) ait READING.3A3A3A3A3A3A34A3 a. 48, ‘According to the passage, the tone of Poor Richard’ Almanacs @ © o>) pragmatic tnidite theoretical scholarly ‘The word “desperate” in line 16 could best 50. be replaced by (9) unending. {B) hopeless (©) strategic (D) combative 49. Where in the passage does the author describe Thomas Paine’ style of writing? (A) Lines 46 (B) Lines 8-9 (©) Lines 14-15 (D) Lines 18-20 ‘The purpose ofthe passage isto (A) discuss American literature in the half of the eighteenth century (B) give biographical data on two ‘American writers (©) explain which authors supported the Revolution (D) describe the literary influence during revolutionary Ameria ‘This is the ond of the Reading Diagnostic Pre-Test. CCO&O08 Circle the number of each of the questions that you answered incorreetly or were not sure Of. Then you will see which skills you should be sure to review. SKILL 1 18. SKILL SKILL 11 19, SKILL 12 SKILL 10 20. SKILL SKILLS 21. SKILL 11 SKILL 3. 2. SKILLS SKILL 28, SKILL 9 SKILL 10 24. SKILL SKILL 6 25. SKILLS. SKILL 26. SKILL6 SKILL 27, SKILL 1 . SKILL 28, SKILL 4 SKILLS 20. SKILL 7 SKILL 30, SKILLI3 SKILL 6 31. SKILL SKILL 10 82. SKILL 10 SKILLS 33. SKILLS SKILL 34. SKILL6 35. SKILL9 SKILL 3 SKILL SKILL 11 SKILL 10 SKILL 13 SKILL? . SKILL 10) SKILL 11 SKILL6 SKILLS SKILL 11 SKILLS SKILL 10 |. SKILL 12 SKILL 13 DIAGNOSTIC PRE-TEST (Paper) 349