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TEST NAME: 23-24 7th Reading Mock
TEST ID: 5418982

GRADE: 07 - Seventh Grade
SUBJECT: English Language and Literature
TEST CATEGORY: District Benchmark
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04/08/24, 23-24 7th Reading Mock
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Read the passage - 'On the Shore' - and answer the question below:
On the Shore
Read the passage and answer the following question(s).

On the Shore
The punctual tide draws up the bay,
With ripple of wave and hiss of spray,
And the great red flower of the light-house tower
Blooms on the headland far away.
5 Petal by petal its fiery rose
Out of the darkness buds and grows;
A dazzling shape on the dim, far cape,
A beckoning shape as it comes and goes.
10 A moment of bloom, and then it dies
On the windy cliff 'twixt the sea and skies.
The fog laughs low to see it go,
And the white waves watch it with cruel eyes.
Then suddenly out of the mist-cloud dun,
As touched and wooed by unseen sun,
15 Again into sight bursts the rose of light
And opens its petals one by one.
Ah, the storm may be wild and the sea be strong,
And man is weak and the darkness long,
But while blossoms the flower on the light-house tower
20 There still is place for a smile and a song.
"On the Shore" by Sarah Chauncey Woolsey from Verses. In the public
domain.

1. Which strategy does the poet use to develop the point of view of the
speaker?
A. consistent mood
B. vivid imagery
C. direct statement of the theme
D. foreshadowing in the first stanza
2. Which words best support a description of the sea as threatening? Select
TWO correct answers.
Pick up to 5 answers.
A. The punctual tide draws up the bay (line 1)

B. ripple of wave (line 2)
C. hiss of spray (line 2)
D. the white waves watch it with cruel eyes (line 12)
E. the darkness long (line 18)
3. How does the near repetition of words and concepts in lines 3 and 19
contribute to the meaning of the poem?
A. It shows that the purpose of the lighthouse has changed.

B. It states that the purpose of the lighthouse is meaningless to nature.
C. It illustrates that the lighthouse's purpose is defined by storms.
D. It demonstrates the enduring purpose of the lighthouse.

4. Read lines 11 and 12 from the poem.
The fog laughs low to see it go, / And the white waves watch
it with cruel eyes.
What central idea do these lines support?
A. Nature is in conflict with man.

B. Nature is jealous of light.
C. Nature is weaker than the lighthouse.
D. Nature has a sense of humor.
5. Choose the word or words from each drop-down menu that best complete
the sentence.
By comparing the lighthouse to a flower, the poet suggests the
lighthouse is 1 - (A) beautiful (B) troubling (C) interesting (D) strange and
2 - (A) mysterious (B) frightening (C) unwelcome (D) tense , and is as much a part of
3 - (A) nature (B) man's trouble (C) danger (D) the night as the ocean waves.
6. How does the poet make the red flower of the light-house tower more
appealing?
A. by giving it personal feelings

B. by comparing it to the surf
C. by having it save a life
D. by contrasting it with a harsh setting

7. Read the first stanza of the poem.
The punctual tide draws up the bay,
With ripple of wave and hiss of spray,
And the great red flower of the light-house tower
Blooms on the headland far away.
Click on the TWO words that explain the meaning of “punctual” as it is

used in the poem.
(A) prompt
(B) special
(C) slow
(D) tardy
(E) regular
8. What is the purpose of lines 9 through 12 of "On the Shore"? Choose the
TWO answers that apply.
A. to depict the flashing of the light from the tower

B. to tell the reader that the storm is over
C. to bring the poem to an unhappy ending
D. to describe the victory of the storm over the light
E. to show how strong the weather conditions were
9. Which statement best describes the speaker’s point of view in the last
stanza?
A. The speaker believes that man is powerless.

B. The speaker believes in the beauty of the sea.
C. The speaker believes in the happiness found in nature.
D. The speaker believes in hope in the darkness.

Read the passage - 'Not What I Was Expecting' - and answer the question below:
Not What I Was Expecting

Not What I Was Expecting
1 Ah, Saturday morning. I stretch as I fleetingly open my eyes, notice the
time on my alarm clock, and then roll over with my blanket covering my
head. No need to wake up this early today. Rebecca and I are meeting
around eleven, so I have plenty of time to keep sleeping. We need to
collect some water and soil samples for our science fair project due next
week, and then we are going to the movies with Michaela and Sophia. It
is impossible to come up with a more perfect way to occupy a Saturday.
2 "Claudia, Claudia! It's time to get yourself up, honey." The clamor of my
mother's incessant knocking on my door rouses me awake way too
quickly. "We are leaving in fifteen minutes because Abuela is expecting
you by nine-thirty," she hollers through my door.
3 My grandmother—what is going on? I thought we had plans to go to her
house for dinner tomorrow, not today. Do they not realize I have better
things to do with my time? I reluctantly roll out of bed and trudge to the
kitchen to find out what Mom is talking about.
4 "Mom, I am not going to Abuela's today. I have homework to finish, and
I already made plans with my friends. I would rather spend the day with
them than sitting around Abuela's house," I try to explain.
5 "Sorry, honey, but you do not get to call the shots all the time. Abuela
asked me yesterday if you could spend the day with her today, and I
think it is a wonderful idea. Now get your clothes on because it is time
to go."
6 Well this is not the way I expected to spend my day off. I cannot
believe my mother would make decisions for me without even consulting
me first, but there is no fighting her now. Once my mother gets an idea
in her head, it is stuck, and there is no sense in trying to persuade her
otherwise. I will just do my time at Abuela's, and then maybe I will still
be able to meet everybody at the movies later.
7 As we pull up into Abuela's driveway, I see her rushing out of her house
wiping her hands on her apron to greet us. "Claudia!" she cries as she
throws herself into me with a gigantic hug. I catch a whiff of her familiar
scent—cinnamon and sugar—as she pulls away to look me straight in
the eyes. "You are finally here! I have been waiting all morning to see
you and get started. Say goodbye to your mother and we can head to
the kitchen."
8 The kitchen? This is making even less sense now. My grandmother never
allows anyone but my mom into her kitchen! Why on earth is she
insisting I come over here on a Saturday and head to the kitchen? When
I turn to say goodbye to Mom, she gives me a wink and a hug and
whispers into my ear, "Congratulations, Claudia. I'm so proud of the
young lady you have become." I seriously have no idea what is going on
here, and I must admit that this whole thing is becoming increasingly
more aggravating.

9 And then, as I walk in to Abuela's kitchen, it begins to make a lot more
sense. Sitting on her kitchen table are an apron and The Book. I turn to
Abuela, and she offers me a glowing smile. "You have made it, Claudia,"
she whispers to me with a combination of nostalgia and pride. "Only the
women in our family are given the privilege of knowing the secret
recipes found in The Book. My Abuela shared its contents with me when
I turned thirteen, and now I have the honor of sharing it with you."
10 I feel absolutely dumbfounded. All of my life, I have heard reference to
The Book, and I have always wondered when I would be allowed to
understand its secrets. Every time we visit, I hope that this visit will be
the one when I finally will be invited to join Abuela in the kitchen, and
now it is actually happening. Who needs the movies when I have been
given this sort of gift?
11 "Oh, Abuela," I gasp. "I had no inkling that this was happening today.
You have no idea how curious I have been, wondering if I would ever be
allowed to see The Book. Thank you for trusting me with its knowledge,
and I promise I will treat what I learn with the utmost respect and
secrecy it deserves."
12 "Claudia," my grandmother replies with a wavering voice, "You are a
wonderful girl, and I cannot wait to see the lady you will become." With
her eyes tearing, she straightens herself up, adjusts her apron and
announces with the same authoritative tone I have heard many times,
"Now put on that apron: we have a lot of cooking to get through today."
10. Read the sentence from paragraph 1.

It is impossible to come up with a more perfect way to
occupy a Saturday.
Which statement best explains the purpose this sentence serves in
establishing the opening of the story?
A. The sentence reveals the narrator's constantly positive attitude.
B. The sentence provides everything the reader needs to know about the
setting.
C. The sentence reveals that the narrator is shallow and cares more
about shopping than family.
D. The sentence contrasts with the news the narrator is about to
receive.

11. The reader can infer that Claudia is not happy to hear that she is going
to her grandmother's house. Click on the sentence that best supports
this inference.
(A) "Claudia, Claudia! It is time to get yourself up, Honey." (B) The clamor of my
mother's incessant knocking on my door rouses me awake way too quickly. (C) "We are leaving
in fifteen minutes because Abuela is expecting you by nine–thirty," she hollers through my
door.
(D) My grandmother—what is going on? (E) I thought we had plans to go to her house
for dinner tomorrow, not today. (F) Do they not realize I have better things to do with my time?
(G) I reluctantly roll out of bed and trudge to the kitchen to find out what Mom is talking about.
12. Re-read paragraph 10.
I feel absolutely dumbfounded. All of my life, I have heard
reference to The Book, and I have always wondered when I
would be allowed to understand its secrets. Every time we
visit, I hope that this visit will be the one when I finally will be
invited to join Abuela in the kitchen, and now it is actually
happening. Who needs the movies when I have been given
this sort of gift?
What does this paragraph reveal about Claudia in the text? Select THREE
correct answers.
A. Claudia respects her family's traditions.

B. Claudia views her grandmother as a role model.
C. Claudia hopes she can still see her friends today.
D. Claudia believes that Abuela should give her The Book.
E. Claudia understands how important The Book is to Abuela.
F. Claudia wishes she did not have to spend time with her grandmother.

13. Which two ideas interact to develop the main themes in the story?
A. independence and working with others

B. selfishness and family tradition
C. loneliness and family connections
D. laziness and hard work
14. The author uses a word that means "causing impatience, annoyance, or
displeasure." Click on the word in the text that best represents that
idea.
The kitchen? This is making even less (A) sense now. My
grandmother never allows anyone but my mom into her kitchen! Why
on earth is she (B) insisting I come over here on a Saturday and head to
the kitchen? When I turn to say goodbye to Mom, she gives me a wink
and a hug and whispers into my ear, "Congratulations, Claudia. I'm so
proud of the young lady you have become." I seriously have no idea
what is going on here, and I must admit that this whole thing is
becoming (C) increasingly more (D) aggravating .
And then, as I walk in to Abuela's kitchen, it begins to make a lot

more sense. Sitting on her kitchen table are an apron and The Book. I
turn to Abuela, and she offers me a (E) glowing smile. "You have made
it, Claudia," she whispers to me with a combination of nostalgia and
(F) pride . "Only the women in our family are given the (G) privilege of
knowing the secret recipes found in The Book. My Abuela shared its
contents with me when I turned thirteen, and now I have the honor of
sharing it with you."
15. The reader can conclude that The Book is a cookbook. What detail from
the text best supports this conclusion?
A. Abuela mentions the secret recipes found inside The Book.
B. Abuela invites Claudia to come into the kitchen for the first time.
C. The Book was sitting on the kitchen table when Claudia walked in.
D. Claudia can tell Abuela likes to cook because she smells like
cinnamon and sugar.

Read the passage - 'Studying: Why Slow and Steady Wins the Race' - and answer the question below:
Studying: Why Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Studying: Why Slow and Steady Wins the Race
1 Most students begin the school year with the best of intentions. They
promise themselves that they will keep their notebooks highly
organized. They pledge they will complete every assignment and project
to the best of their abilities. Also, they won't wait until the last minute
to study for an important English or biology test. Despite these vows,
many students find themselves "cramming" for an upcoming exam. This
refers to the practice of studying intensely in the hours leading up to a
test, often the night before. In many cases, this cram session is the
first time a student has laid eyes on the material since it was covered in
class.
2 Many professional procrastinators maintain that they work best under
pressure. However, cramming is not a good study strategy for a couple
of reasons. It's unlikely that people will retain the information they
learn in this manner for very long. Also, studies show that this method
is less effective overall than regular review. Being aware of and using
effective study strategies can help students avoid the downsides of
cramming and possibly improve their grades.
Cramming Does Not Lead to Long-Term Learning
3 Ask most individuals what the ultimate goal of education is, and they
will likely respond that it is learning. But what exactly does this mean?
Is learning remembering a fact long enough to fill in the blank on a test
and score a point? Or, is it developing a deep understanding of
something that can be applied over a long period of time? Clearly, the
second definition describes a more valuable type of learning. This kind is
unlikely to occur as a result of cramming.
4 One study conducted by psychologists found that when people
memorized information in a hurry shortly before a test, they soon forgot
everything they had learned. So, cramming might help an individual get
a passing grade or even a pretty decent one. However, it does not
promote the type of long-term learning that can serve as an asset for
years to come.
Making the Most of Study Time
5 A reasonable assumption about studying is that those who do it on a
regular basis simply have more time to learn the material. Because
review time is higher overall, these people will naturally do better on
tests than those who have only a few hours to study. As it turns out,
this does not appear to be true.
6 One investigation into study habits found that crammers performed
worse than those who spaced out their studying. To reach this
conclusion, researchers gave two groups of students a set of 20 flash
cards to memorize. Both groups then participated in several study
sessions. One group reviewed all 20 flash cards each day. The second
reviewed just five. Total studying time was kept constant. The cards
studied on the last day by the second group represented cramming.

When given a test based on the flash cards, the second group
remembered more from their last study session than from the earlier
ones. However, the first group performed better overall on the test than
the second group did.
Practical Applications for Students
7 The results of the studies described above are the basis for several
easy-to-implement tips that don’t involve drastically increasing time
spent studying. First, review material during a few shorter sessions
instead of a single marathon stint. Second, look at everything that must
be learned each time rather than breaking it up into "chunks" to review
separately.
8 As a final note, if information must be absorbed in a single sitting,
make every attempt to go over it a few days in advance of the test, not
the night before or the morning of. This last strategy might not result in
information being committed to long-term memory. But, it could boost
that test score, a desirable outcome for any student who strives to get
straight A’s.
16. Based on the information in paragraph 8, which statement would the

author most likely agree with?
A. Some students will not follow the study tips outlined in the text.
B. Almost all students would enjoy getting straight A’s if they could.
C. Some students may misunderstand the study tips in the text.
D. Most students are capable of getting straight A’s if they work hard.
17. How does the author use paragraph 6 to support the ideas of paragraph
5?
A. by suggesting that students who study small amounts of information

at a time are more likely to resort to cramming just before a test
B. by explaining that students who use flash cards are able to retain
more information than students who rely only on memorization
C. by showing that although it seems logical that the duration of study
time is an important factor in test performance, it is not the most
important factor
D. by arguing that the more time students are given to study, the more
their performance on memory tests improves

18. Which sentence describes how the information in paragraphs 7 and 8
most contributes to the development of the passage?
A. by providing evidence to show that cramming can be an important

tool for getting good grades
B. by suggesting that regular review is no more time-consuming than
cramming for a test
C. by outlining reasons why some people dispute the findings presented
in other sections
D. by offering suggestions for readers to use based on findings
described earlier in the passage
19. Which statement is the best summary of the passage?
A. Cramming, the practice of studying large amounts of material at

once, is associated with quickly forgetting information and lower test
performance. There are strategies to help improve retention and test
scores.
B. While some perform better on tests when they study in advance,
those who cram prefer high-pressure situations. Studies show,
though, that those who cram perform worse overall on tests than
those who do not.
C. There are different definitions of learning, but most would agree that
it is most valuable when it can be applied long after a test or an
examination. One study found that information learned by cramming
is quickly forgotten.
D. Students often break the promises they make to themselves at the
start of the school year and end up cramming. Whether students cram
or opt to study in advance, there are tips that can help them improve
their grades.
20. Which paragraph most fully develops the claim that students are less
likely to remember information learned through cramming?
A. paragraph 2
B. paragraph 3
C. paragraph 4
D. paragraph 5

But, it could boost that test score, a desirable outcome for
any student who strives to get straight A’s.
What does the word desirable mean in this passage?
A. sufficient
B. adorable
C. friendly
D. pleasing
Read the passage - 'Say Yes to Fast-Food Warning Labels' - and answer the question below:
Say Yes to Fast-Food Warning Labels

Say Yes to Fast-Food Warning Labels
1 Every day we walk, ride, or drive by fast-food restaurants. In fact, many
teens eat fast food at least once or twice a week after school.
Cheeseburgers, fries, and milk shakes are standard fare in many of our
diets. Let’s face it, fast food is a convenience that is relatively
inexpensive and tastes great, so it is a popular choice among kids and
adults alike. But what we’re all failing to notice is that fast food can be
a danger to our health. Fast food has been linked to obesity, which can
lead to heart disease and other serious health conditions. Why is it that
we all seem to be missing the serious warnings attached to the regular
consumption of fast food? Perhaps that is because those warnings are
simply not there.
2 Fast food has a reputation for being bad for your health. Yes, people
have argued that fast-food restaurants serve healthful choices such as
salads and grilled chicken. However, the majority of people who buy fast
food choose burgers and fries that are high in saturated fat, cholesterol,
sodium, and calories. Those who regularly consume these types of foods
are at greater risk for obesity and certain diseases. For this reason, the
law should require warning labels to be included on fast-food packaging.
These labels would explain that consuming fast food on a regular basis
can lead to health problems such as obesity, heart disease, and
diabetes. Warning labels are included on other products that pose a risk
to a person’s health. Why shouldn’t these labels be added to fast-food
packaging as well?

3 Obesity is a real problem for children and adults in the United States.
Requiring fast-food warning labels would remind us of the consequences
of our bad habits. These labels would encourage consumers to moderate
their eating habits. People would make wiser food choices on a regular
basis. It might also result in an increase of healthful food options at
fast-food chains. As people begin to change their eating habits, their
health would improve and our nation’s high healthcare costs would begin
to decrease. In other words, the inclusion of fast-food warning labels
would have a domino effect that positively impacts everyone.
4 Fast-food warning labels are a necessity in the fight against obesity in
the United States; as such, they should be required for all fast-food
chains. People need to be reminded of the importance of eating a well-
balanced diet and watching their cholesterol, sodium, and caloric intake.
It is an American right to eat fast food, but warning labels would help to
remind all of us not to abuse that right. And we might just become a
healthier nation as a result!

22. Which sentence from the text best supports the idea that obesity is a
significant factor in a person’s health?
A. Fast food has been linked to obesity, which can lead to heart disease
and other serious health conditions.
B. Those who regularly consume these types of foods are at greater risk
for obesity and certain diseases.
C. Obesity is a real problem for children and adults in the United States.
D. Fast-food warning labels are a necessity in the fight against obesity
in the United States; as such, they should be required for all fast-
food chains.
23. How does the author distinguish her point of view from that of others in
paragraph 2?
A. by supporting opposing arguments given in the first paragraph

B. by presenting a claim and then arguing against the claim
C. by supporting the argument given in the first paragraph
D. by presenting a claim and then supporting the claim with facts
24. Which THREE details from the text show that the author thinks that fast-
food restaurants should be allowed to stay in business?
A. She says that fast food tastes great and is inexpensive.

B. She says that many Americans are at risk of heart disease and
obesity.
C. She says that fast-food products should have warning labels.
D. She says that eating fast food is an American right.
E. She says that fast-food chains might begin to offer more healthful
food options.
F. She says that most people buy hamburgers and fries at fast-food
restaurants.

25. How do the sidebars in the passage support the author’s purpose?
A. They summarize all of the author’s points.

B. They provide additional details related to fast food.
C. They present evidence of the benefits of warning labels.
D. They include related health facts and tips.
26. Read this sentence from paragraph 3.
In other words, the inclusion of fast-food warning labels
would have a domino effect that positively impacts everyone.
What does the phrase domino effect help to explain about healthful
eating?
A. It should occur mainly at fast-food chains.

B. It provides many additional benefits.
C. It is already done by many people.
D. It is necessary to avoid disease.
27. Which statement is the best summary of the “Did You Know?” sidebar?
A. Obesity is something that many people in the United States are

dealing with because of poor diet.
B. Obesity costs a significant amount of money every year because so
many people in the United States are overweight.
C. Obesity affects children and adults and can lead to serious diseases
that cost billions every year.
D. Obesity can be curbed if we would only start labeling fast-food
products for the danger that they are to consumers.

28. The author states that people often choose fast food for which reason?
A. It looks nutritious.
B. It can include healthful choices.
C. It is cheap and delicious.
D. It can be found quickly and easily.
29. How does the author develop the central idea that warning labels should
be included on fast food?
A. by comparing nutritional values of fast food

B. by comparing fast food with other types of food
C. by presenting different expert opinions
D. by presenting facts supported by opinions
30. Which sentence from the text best summarizes the author’s point of view
about fast-food warning labels?
A. Why is it that we all seem to be missing the serious warnings

attached to the regular consumption of fast food?
B. For this reason, the law should require warning labels to be included
on fast-food packaging.
C. In other words, the inclusion of fast-food warning labels would have a
domino effect that positively impacts everyone.
D. Fast-food warning labels are a necessity in the fight against obesity
in the United States; as such, they should be required for all fast-
food chains.

31. Why does the author include information about current healthful choices
at fast-food restaurants?
A. to show that the nation is trying hard to overcome its obesity

problem
B. to indicate why warning labels are necessary on all types of fast-food
products
C. to suggest that fast food is not as much of a problem as originally
suspected
D. to make the point that these choices do not affect the problem of
obesity
32. Read this sentence from the sidebar titled “Cravings.”
You can beat them by snacking on something healthy or
doing something else to distract yourself.
How does the underlined phrase most affect the tone of this sidebar?
A. It creates a feeling of annoyance.

B. It creates a feeling of being in competition.
C. It creates a feeling of being in control.
D. It creates a feeling of pride.
Read the passage - 'After the Fire' - and answer the question below:
After the Fire

After the Fire
It was the first spring after the fire had destroyed their home one
bitter, cold November morning. The March sun felt like butter on warm toast
against her skin as Alisha rode her bicycle toward the river. As she rode away
from the building site where a crew was resurrecting her old home, the tangy
smell of freshly cut wood followed her. She began to whistle, feeling like life
was handing her a new beginning on a silver platter.
Alisha still could not believe the joyful fact that when the house was
finished she would have her very own room. No more sharing with her
younger sister, Alice. No more fights with her mother about the importance
of sharing, about character building, or fights with Alice about whose turn it
was to clean the closet. She would have her own closet to keep clean or to
cram with useless, but precious, treasures.

When she asked her parents if she could have her own room in the
new house, her twenty–year–old brother had criticized her. "It's like you're
asking them to peel you a grape, Alisha. It's bad enough for Mom and Dad
that our house burned down. You should just be thankful that you're getting
a new house!"
"You never had to share a room!" Alisha protested. This silenced
Alexander, who could not deny the truth of this.
This morning, bicycling down to the river, Alisha imagined her new
room—her own room. A hand of homesickness squeezed her heart as she
pictured herself alone in the dark in the new room, without the sound of
Alice's quiet breathing beside her. She imagined not having Alice to talk to if
she woke up shivering after a nightmare. She imagined Alice not being there
to wake up so they could raid the fridge for midnight snacks. Sighing, Alisha
turned her bicycle back toward the building site of her future home. She
suddenly felt confused. Why was it that the thing she had wanted most for
so long—to have the freedom of her own room—now seemed like a box
wrapped in beautiful paper to hide something ugly inside?
33. Which sentence FORESHADOWS Alisha's second thoughts about having

her own room?
A. She began to whistle, feeling like life was handing her a new
beginning on a silver platter.
B. She would have her own closet to keep clean or to cram with useless,
but precious treasures.
C. This morning, bicycling down to the river, Alisha imagined her new
room — her own room.
D. . . . she pictured herself alone in the dark in her new room, without
the sound of Alice's quiet breathing beside her.
34. Which key words from the text help identify the point of view from which
the story was written?
A. she, they, them
B. Alisha, mom, dad
C. burn, fire, house
D. the, she, dad

35. How does the point of view affect the overall theme of the text?
A. It is told in the first person, which helps the reader see that Alisha
realizes she does not want a new room.
B. It is told by a third person, which allows the reader to know what all
the characters are thinking about the new house.
C. It is told in the first person, which explains the inner thoughts and
feelings of Alisha and Alexander.
D. It is told by a third person, which expresses Alisha's realization that
what we get is not always what we want.
36. Read the first two sentences from the text.
It was the first spring after the fire had destroyed their home one
bitter, cold November morning. The March sun felt like butter on warm
toast against her skin as Alisha rode her bicycle toward the river.
How do the descriptions of the weather conditions contribute to the

reader's understanding of the narrator's thoughts and feelings?
A. It shows how vivid the memory is for the narrator and how different
things were then compared to now.
B. It shows how much the narrator dislikes winter and how much she
loves the spring.
C. It shows how miserable she feels when it is cold compared to how
energized she feels when it is warm.
D. It shows how the narrator would rather focus on outward things such
as the weather rather than on her inward feelings.
37. What effect did the thought of getting her own room have on Alisha?
A. It caused her to feel angry that her brother never had to share a
room.
B. It caused her to be sad because she never wanted her own room.
C. It caused her to miss her old house which had burned down.
D. It caused her to be excited, but aware that she would miss some
things about sharing a room with her sister.

38. A theme of this passage deals with the 1 - (A) pain of rejection (B) importance of
exercise (C) realization of knowing what we want (D) power of words .
39. Which event advances the plot?
A. the warm sunshine on Alisha's skin
B. the smell of wood at the building site
C. Alisha's argument with Alexander
D. Alisha imagining being alone in her room
40. Which sentence from the passage best explains why having a new room
is important to Alisha?
A. Why was it that the thing she had wanted most for so long—to have
the freedom of her own room—now seemed like a box wrapped in
beautiful paper to hide something ugly inside?
B. This morning, bicycling down to the river, Alisha imagined her new
room—her own room.
C. She began to whistle, feeling like life was handing her a new
beginning on a silver platter.
D. Alisha still could not believe the joyful fact that when the house was
finished she would have her very own room.

41. Select the three sentences that should be included in a summary of the
text.
A. Alisha's house was being built in March.

B. Alisha would be moving into her own room.
C. Alisha's house had been destroyed in a fire.
D. Alisha was riding her bike down to the river.
E. Alisha and her mother had fought about chores.
F. Alisha's brother and sister had shared a bedroom.
G. Alisha had argued with her brother about the new house.
Read the passage - 'Central Park's Story' - and answer the question below:
Central Park's Story

Central Park's Story
1 No trip to New York City is complete without a stop in Central Park.
That huge recreational area attracts nearly forty million visitors a year.
Only eight million people live in New York City, so the park’s guests
obviously come from around the country and the globe.
2 Central Park is an 843-acre spread of fountains and forests,
playgrounds and playing fields. Located in the middle of Manhattan, it
extends from 59th Street to 110th and from 5th Avenue to roughly 8th. In
a city famous for its hustle and bustle, the park is a refuge. It has
softball fields and skating rinks. It has a scenic castle and a carousel,
plus miles of secluded trails. One hundred fifty of its acres are covered
by water (including the reservoir and the lake). Two hundred fifty of its
acres are open fields (including the Great Lawn and Sheep Meadow). The
park has nearly 25,000 trees, 9,000 benches, and hundreds of species of
birds and animals. It includes 21 specific areas for children and a Central
Park Zoo that thrills both young and old.
3 New York’s Central Park didn’t always exist. The country’s first
landscaped urban park didn’t come to be until the middle of the
nineteenth century. At that time, some of the city’s wealthiest citizens
wanted to build a recreational area like the ones that existed in the
capitals of Europe. It was thought such a park would prove how
cosmopolitan New York had become. It would also provide the working
class a place to get fresh air and exercise.
4 Before construction of Central Park could begin in 1857, the city had
to seize more than 700 acres of land through eminent domain. (Eminent
domain allows the government to buy land from its owners even if the
owners don’t want to sell.) The city took ownership of land that,
although rocky and swampy, was still home to nearly 2,000 New Yorkers.

More than 1,500 Irish and German laborers had to be relocated, as well
as the residents of Seneca Village, the city’s most well-established
development for African-Americans (which included three churches and a
school).
5 The park’s original design was known as the Greensward Plan. It
included both rural and formal aspects but heavily emphasized greenery.
To produce such greenery in a landscape so rocky and wet, much work
was needed. Five hundred thousand cubic feet of topsoil were brought
into the city from New Jersey. Immigrant workers dug up the earth with
shovels, while boulders were blasted away with gunpowder. It is said
that as many as ten million cart trips were made to lug debris from the
park.
6 By the winter of 1858, people were ice-skating on the park’s frozen
lakes. In the middle of the 1860s, the final stages of construction were
under way. The park included four transverse roads to carry traffic below
the level of the park where people played. Separate trails were
constructed for pedestrians, for bicycles, and for horses and carriages.
7 Central Park was originally an oasis for the well-off more than a park
for the people. It was so far north of where most people lived in New
York that only the rich could travel there. However, in time, the city grew
around the park, which became a playground for all people, as it is
currently. Today, people ice-skate in Central Park in the winter and enjoy
Shakespeare in the Park (free theater performances) every summer. The
park is home to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and host to endless
picnics, nature walks, carriage rides, and softball games. And as one of
the city’s premier tourist destinations, Central Park remains a “must-
see” for any visitor to New York City.
42. In the mid-1800s, how did the Greensward Plan affect immigrant workers
in New York City?
A. They learned how to ice skate in winter on the park’s new lakes.
B. They grew wealthier due to better transportation through the park.
C. They contributed ideas for the rural aspects of the park’s design.
D. They worked hard moving topsoil to the new park for planting.
43. Which two aspects of Central Park are best developed in the passage?
A. the budget and location of the park

B. the wildlife and the wealthy neighbors of the park
C. the creation and popularity of the park
D. the growth and recreational offerings of the park


Before construction of Central Park could begin in 1857, the
city had to seize more than 700 acres of land through
eminent domain.
What does the sentence suggest about the construction of Central Park?
A. When Central Park was first constructed, the land was inhabited by
only a few homes.
B. The construction plan for Central Park was not as organized as people
thought.
C. The construction of Central Park began before 1857.
D. Not everyone was in favor of the construction of Central Park.

It is said that as many as ten million cart trips were made to
lug debris from the park.
What does the author's use of the word lug tell us about the work
described in the sentence?
A. It was difficult.
B. It was dangerous.
C. It was unsanitary.
D. It was repetitive.
46. The author begins and ends the passage with a description of
A. the original plans for Central Park.

B. Central Park as it is today.
C. Central Park while it was being constructed.
D. the people who first visited Central Park.

47. What is the author's main purpose for writing the passage?
A. to question the usefulness of Central Park

B. to convince people to visit Central Park
C. to make suggestions about the future of Central Park
D. to give information about Central Park
48. Which sentence from the passage supports the author's view that Central
Park is a "must-see" New York City destination?
A. That huge recreational area attracts nearly forty million visitors a

year.
B. The Park has nearly 25,000 trees; 9,000 benches; and hundreds of
species of birds and animals.
C. It would also provide the working class a place to get fresh air and
exercise.
D. Today people ice-skate in Central Park in the winter and enjoy
"Shakespeare in the Park" (free theater performances) every summer.
49. Which statement explains why Central Park started out as a place "for
the well-off more than a park for the people"?
A. Most people could not afford to travel to the park.

B. Many wealthy people lived close to the park.
C. Admission to the park was limited to avoid overcrowding.
D. The park could be explored only by horse and carriage.

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