TOEFL Reading comprehension lesson 5

Ngày tải lên: 25/09/2015, 13:51

Ngày tải lên: 25/09/2015, 13:52

... influence of Dadaism D to infer that Andr Breton rejected Dadaism What does “it” refer to in line 6? A a protest B the unconscious C Surrealism D the creative process The word “altered” in line

Ngày tải lên: 25/09/2015, 13:52

... 4 The word “shouts” in line is most similar in meaning to which of the following? A Eavesdrops B

Ngày tải lên: 25/09/2015, 13:52

... following best describes the author’s tone? (A) sensitive (B) emotional (C) informative (D) regretful 12 Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage? (A) cause and result (B) ... contrast (C) specific to general (D) definition and example ĐÁP ÁN A C A B B 10 B D C 11 C C A 12 D

Ngày tải lên: 25/09/2015, 13:52

... his grandfather speak (D) grew up in a relatively rich area of Atlanta ĐÁP ÁN B B C A A 10 A D C 11 D B A 12 D ... flourished (D) held 10 As used in line 25, which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “seemingly”? (A) apparently (B) inevitably (C) inexplicably (D) hastily 11 The word “mingling” ... 3 The word “gathering” in line 12 could best be replaced by (A) picking (B)...

Ngày tải lên: 25/09/2015, 13:52

... life in Harlem Which of the following could best replace the word “accomplished” as used in line 15? A Successful B Prolific C Brilliant D Imaginative 10 The author uses the word “flood” in line

Ngày tải lên: 04/01/2016, 02:07

... entry-level jobs D declining population and economic prosperity 10 The word “cutting” in line 13 could best be replaced by which of the following? A Wounding B Reducing C Dividing D Carving 11

Ngày tải lên: 04/01/2016, 02:07

... of ocean life (B) The elements of salt (D) The salinity of ocean water According to the passage, the ocean generally has more salt in (A) coastal areas (B) tropical areas (C) rainy areas (D) ... the waters around them Icebergs are parts of glaciers that break off, drift into the water, float about awhile, and finally melt Icebergs afloat today are made of snowflakes that have fallen...

Ngày tải lên: 22/01/2015, 23:27

... lower cost, to a much broader public than before 11 What does the passage mainly discuss? TOEFL Reading Comprehension (B) The characteristics of good-quality prints (D) Types of paper used in printmaking ... the passage, when did the Mississippian culture reach its highest point of development? TOEFL Reading Comprehension (B) Between A.D 400 and A.D 700 (D) In the sixteenth centur...

Ngày tải lên: 01/07/2015, 16:59

... 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...

Ngày tải lên: 27/07/2015, 16:12

... 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...

Ngày tải lên: 27/07/2015, 16:12

... 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...

Ngày tải lên: 27/07/2015, 16:12

... 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...

Ngày tải lên: 27/07/2015, 16:12

... 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

Ngày tải lên: 27/07/2015, 16:12