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Why do many people probably believe the story that Nero invented ice cream? A) Nero wanted to show that his stomach was strong enough to withstand large amounts of cold food. B) Nero held contests for his soldiers and rewarded the winners…
Read more →This selection is mainly a story about A a relationship between two dolphins. B a friendship that falls apart. C an ill dolphin that cannot be helped. D scientists who capture dolphins.
Read more →What is the most surprising thing about the natural mummy called the “Ice Man”? A He was found in the high mountains of northern Europe. B He was found without a death mask. C He was found in an area that had no peat bogs. D He was found…
Read more →Which of the following sentences from the selection states an opinion? A Over a period of 3,000 years, all of the wealthy Egyptians became mummies when they died. B A mummy is the body of a person or an animal that has been preserved…
Read more →In this part of the selection, how does the author use the colours, black and red, to describe the land of the ancient Egyptians? A The black land had less water, while the red land had more water. B The black land was good for raising…
Read more →This part of the selection gives the idea that the family members who visit the mummies in the tombs A find comfort in seeing and touching their relatives. B would have liked it better if their relatives had been buried in a cemetery. C…
Read more →From what you have read, which statement is true about any kind of mummy? A mummу can last for thousands of years only if it is kept in a tomb. B A mummy is the body of a person that has been preserved after death. C A mummy can be made…
Read more →According to the selection, the word “mummy” comes from an A ancient Egyptian picture that looks like a mummy. B old Incan word that means “bones”. C old Arabic word that sounds like mummy. D old European word that means “dry”.
Read more →A waffle iron inspired footwear. Which two of the following things also inspired new shoe designs? A space technology B computer games C wooden floors D a helium balloon E a moving walkway
Read more →Based on this text, the Chinese tradition of foot binding to restrict foot size was a A positive symbol of personal choice. B sign of freedom and independence. C cruel symbol of beauty and wealth. D sign of a high degree of civilisation.
Read more →Based on this text, the Chinese tradition of foot binding to restrict foot size was a A positive symbol of personal choice. B sign of freedom and independence. C cruel symbol of beauty and wealth. D sign of a high degree of civilisation.
Read more →Based on this excerpt, in which two ways were hyperlinks a user-friendly new Internet development? A) Multiple webpages could be accessed quickly. B) Hyperlinks led to the development of search engines. C) All webpages were written in a…
Read more →This selection is mainly about how A astronauts helped create a new training shoe. B waffle soles improved athletic shoes. C people market and sell their inventions. D trainers have changed over the past centuries.
Read more →How did a copy book, like the one pictured, relate to Douglass’ success in learning to write? A He used Master Thomas’ copy book to practice his writing. B He borrowed a copy book from the public library. C He bought a copy book with the…
Read more →This selection is mainly about how A people created ways to use less paper. B paper recycling programs are bad for trees. C paper was made and used throughout history. D people learned to make books from paper.
Read more →The main focus of this text is Brazil’s A government. B customs. C geography. D landmarks.
Read more →What does the author mean when he describes how Phiona came to play chess as “a twist of fate”? A) It was a cruel hand of fortune that took her sister’s life without a known cause. B) It was a miracle that she had the patience to learn…
Read more →What was Phiona’s purpose when she first went to the Sports Outreach Institute? A She wanted to take part in the football programme. B She was hungry and hoped to receive a free meal. C She wanted to meet other children from the slum. D…
Read more →Based on this excerpt, what was the highlight of Phiona’s attendance at the conference in New York? A sleeping in her very own bed B meeting Garry Kasparov C telling the story of her life D seeing the view from her hotel room
Read more →Read this excerpt from the selection. The author includes the definition of deforestation at the end of this part to A explain how widespread overpopulation is in Brazil. B show how this action is better for Brazil’s forests than other…
Read more →In her story, Vera stated that her aunt’s husband, who always had a white coat, died while out hunting. Which sentence from the selection reveals that Vera is not being truthful? A “Here we are, my dear,” said the man with the white…
Read more →As the selection continues, what statement most strongly suggests that something bad may happen? A “I shall give you letters of introduction to all the people I know there.” B “It’s quite warm for this time of year.” C Somehow in this…
Read more →Which detail from the selection had to be true for Vera, the niece, to make Framton believe he saw ghosts? A Mrs Sappleton’s husband and brothers really were out hunting. B It was warm for the time of year. C The house seemed like a…
Read more →What is a main theme or message in this selection? A People and dogs make good hunting partners. B People should visit new places more often. C People should follow their doctor’s orders. D People and things are not always as they seem.
Read more →Which two words are the closest antonyms? A. maintain and preserve B. complaint and objection C. solemn and humorous D. major and extreme
Read more →According to the Article, which of the following best describes one similarity between the treatment of animals accused of a crime and humans accused of a crime? A. Both animals and humans accused of a crime were removed from their…
Read more →Which statement does not agree with the ideas presented in the Article? A. Although animal crimes were taken seriously during the Middle Ages, some animals charged with a crime received only a strongly worded letter rather than a prison…
Read more →Which is the closest synonym for the word notorious? A. disgraceful B. beloved C. decent D. cunning
Read more →Which of these is a statement of opinion? A. Animal trials in the Middle Ages were presided over by real judges, and cases were argued by attorneys whose job it was to either defend or prosecute the animals. B. One court record from 1596…
Read more →The author’s purpose for writing this passage was to __________. A. help readers understand when dental hygiene took hold B. convince readers that brushing every day is important C. help readers understand why U.S. soldiers had to brush…
Read more →According to the Article, which of these happened before toothbrushes became widely available? A. U.S. soldiers were required to brush their teeth every day, and they brought this habit home with them. B. U.S. schools began teaching kids…
Read more →The author’s purpose for writing this passage was to __________. A. suggest that using chopsticks to make a fashion statement is not respectful B. highlight the fact that chopsticks were once seen as a symbol of peace C. compare today’s…
Read more →The Article states: His followers associated chopsticks with peace. As Confucius’s teachings spread across China and other parts of Asia, more people adopted the use of chopsticks. Which is the closest antonym for the word adopted? A.…
Read more →According to the Article, why did Confucius encourage the use of chopsticks? A. Because he was convinced that chopsticks would react to certain poisons like arsenic or cyanide B. Because he was a devoted vegetarian and found it easier to…
Read more →Which is the closest synonym for the word customary? A. profitable B. magnificent C. sensible D. standard
Read more →Which of these is a statement of opinion? A. Cooking food in smaller pieces was an effort to speed up cooking time and save on fuel. B. People in ancient China used silver chopsticks to test whether or not food was poisoned. C. Eating…
Read more →The Article talks mainly about _________. A. how an ancient Chinese philosopher encouraged nonviolence by using chopsticks B. how silver can become tarnished through the preparation of foods that release hydrogen sulfide C. how people can…
Read more →According to the Article, why were murre eggs a popular food item during the Gold Rush? A. The price of chicken eggs had skyrocketed to about one dollar each and murre eggs cost about a dollar a dozen. B. Egg hunters wore special shirts…
Read more →According to the Article, why were murre eggs a popular food item during the Gold Rush? A. The price of chicken eggs had skyrocketed to about one dollar each and murre eggs cost about a dollar a dozen. B. Egg hunters wore special shirts…
Read more →Which question is not answered by the Article? A. How many egg hunters were injured while attempting to climb the sheer Farallon Island cliffs? B. Why did many egg hunters wear shirts made of cotton sacks with a large pocket in the front?…
Read more →Why did the author include this information? A. To provide details about why murre eggs were both popular and profitable for egg hunters B. To argue that murre eggs were both easier to transport and tastier than regular chicken eggs C. To…
Read more →Which passage from the Article best supports the idea that egg hunters were willing to sacrifice everything to make a profit? A. Egg hunters crawled up sheer cliffs and battled huge flocks of gulls. The work was dangerous. Many got…
Read more →Which is the closest synonym for the word prospector? A. merchant B. miner C. meteorologist D. minister
Read more →Which is most important to include in a summary of this Article? A. The city of San Francisco experienced a population explosion after gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill. B. The murre eggs were not exactly delicious and the eggs tended…
Read more →Which is most important to include in a summary of this Article? A. The city of San Francisco experienced a population explosion after gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill. B. The murre eggs were not exactly delicious and the eggs tended…
Read more →The news article says all of the following except ________. A. Volunteers will hold a cup that contains mosquitoes carrying malaria. B. Scientists claim that the testing will not place the public in danger. C. Scientists in Seattle,…
Read more →According to the article, which of these will happen second? A. Volunteers will hold a cup containing mosquitoes to their arm. B. Volunteers will be given an experimental malaria vaccine. C. Scientists will test the blood of volunteers…
Read more →The article states: SBRI scientists assure potential test volunteers that the research will be safe. Which would be the closest synonym for the word assure? A. Hint B. Promise C. Prefer D. Hurl
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