TOEFL READING COMPREHENSION TEST 30

... biting force at the bill tips, which is critical for maneuvering them between the scales and spreading the scales apart Next, the crossbill snakes its long tongue into the gap and draws out the ... of its bill does not fit the size of its food source (D) It does not live in evergreen forests 30 The final paragraph of the passage will probably continue with a discussion of (A) other species...

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... explosion (C) gradually exposed due to erosion (D) pushed up by the natural shifting of the Earth 18 Which of the following is produced when magma cools rapidly? (A) Granite (B) Plutonic rock (C) ... About 16,000 (B) About 25,000 (C) About 30,000 (D) More than 200,000 30 The word "dictated" in line 18 is closest in meaning to (A) spoiled (B) reduced (C) determined divided 31 The word "vir...

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... 1880 and to 46 percent by 190 0 (10) (15) (20) (25) A country with only cities boasting a population of more than 8,000 in 1800 had become one with 545 such cities in 190 0 of these, 26 had a population ... the issue to broadcasters (D) dislike having to explain their own positions on issues to citizens 19 The word "Reliance" in line 21 is closest in meaning to (A) abundance (B) clarific...

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... material (20) (25) The destructive power of fungi is impressive They are a major cause of structural damage to building timbers, a cause of disease in animals and humans, and one of the greatest causes ... word "Entire" in line 19 is closest in meaning to (A) certain (B) whole diseased (C) mature (D) 20 The passage describes the negative effects of fungi on all the following EXCEPT (A) buil...

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... use of sources During the nineteenth century, however, certain feminists showed a keen sense of (15) history by keeping records of activities in which women were engaged National, regional, and ... newspaper clippings, and souvenirs were saved and stored These sources from the core of the two greatest collections of women’s history in the United States one at the Elizabeth and Arthur Schlesin...

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... between plantation residents and city residents (D) economic self-sufficiency of the plantation 16 It can be inferred from the passage that, in comparison with northern, cities, most southern ... for food far inland from the coast (D) prepared and preserved the fish 36 The word “They” in line 16 refers to (A) women (B) tools (C) mammals (D) men 37 The Native Americans of the north Pacific

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... "obtain" in line 12 is closest in meaning to (A) maintain (B) reinforce acquire (C) manufacture (D) 17 Which of the following is mentioned in paragraph as a disadvantage of using a wooden lug pole? ... distribution of species among different animals and plants 27 The author mentions tropical Asia in lines 17- 18 as an example of a location where (A) butterfly behavior varies with climate (...

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... the ground Even those in trees can be attacked by birds of prey The birds on the edge are at greatest risk since predators find it easier to catch small birds perching at the margins of the roost ... number (B) were on an irregular schedule (C) increased in cost (D) occurred only in the summer 28 The word "Nevertheless" in line 24 is closest in meaning to (A) therefore (B) because (C) occas...

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... (D) (D) stop 27 It can be inferred from the passage that which of the following presents the greatest danger to a diver? (A) Pressurized helium (B) Nitrogen diffusion (C) Nitrogen bubbles (D) An ... ascending? (A) Rise slowly (B) Breathe faster Breathe helium (C) Relax completely (D) Question 29- 38 Each advance in microscopic technique has provided scientists with new perspectives on the .....

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... closest in meaning to (A) extraordinary (B) enormous (C) various orderly 22 The age of the Laetoli footprints was estimated by (A) testing the fossilized bones of the hominids footprints (C) analyzing ... "induced" in line 21 is closest in meaning to (A) joined (B) missed (C) caused 18 The word "it" in line 22 refers to (A) feature (B) glass viscosity (C) manner (D) lost (D) 19 According...

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... "prominent" in line is closest in meaning to (A) isolated (B) concerned (C) generous distinguished (D) 23 The author mention the Revolutionary War as a time period when (A) quills were supplied to the

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... nonhuman animals In the late 1960's, however, psychologist Gordon Gallup devised a test of the sense of self: the mirror test If an animal were able to recognize its reflection in a mirror as "self", ... that of Earth (C) Why most meteorites not survive impact with Earth (D) The origins of meteorites 24 The word "core" in line is closest in meaning to (A) center (B) surface (C) mineral...

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... contributions were made to the development of western culture, Many posts maintained libraries or reading rooms, and some-for example, Fort Davis-had schools Post chapels provided a setting for ... construction of forts and inhibited their military function Official documents form many regions (25) contained innumerable reports of sickness that virtually incapacitated entire garrisons In re...

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... Their Line distrust was caused, in part, by a national ideology that proclaimed farming the greatest (5) occupation and rural living superior to urban living This attitude prevailed even as the ... government regulations (D) They wanted to ensure that the services would be provided to rural areas 26 The word "exorbitant" in line 16 is closest in meaning to (A) additional (B) expensive (C) v...

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