Questions 47 through 50 are based on the following talk

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Questions 43-50 refer to the following passage

Q: Questions 47 through 50 are based on the following talk

In 1846 Englishman William J. Thoms defined folklore as

"manners, customs, observances, superstitions, ballads, proverbs, etcetera, of the olden time." But folklore doesn't happen only in the distant past. As we go about our lives, forming and participating in different groups and activities, we create modern-day folklore. The folklore of the United States can be described as a convergence of cultures and an exchange of many folk traditions. In New York City, for instance, cultures interact constantly. At the city's West Indian Day parade, celebrants dance down the avenues to the beat of reggae and soca. In many neighborhoods, Hassidic Jews walk around wearing the distinctive black hats and clothing of their

ancestors, and speaking with a New York accent. At the Puerto Rican Day parade, marchers wave cardboard machetes. The machete, a large metal knife used for chopping sugar cane, symbolizes the independent spirit of farmers on the island of Puerto Rico.

47. What is the main subject of the passage?

48. In which of the following classes would this lecture most likely be given?

49. Which location is mentioned as a place where many cultures come together?

50. What does the machete symbolize for farmers in Puerto Rico?

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KAPLAN Practice Test 2

Listening Comprehension Section Time 30-40 minutes CD 3, Track 1 1. (A) put more money in his banking account (B) stop complaining so much

19. (A) that they weren't leaving until dark (B) that they were waiting for Paul's arrival

25. (A) Charles does a lot but his grades suffer.

(B) Charles makes the most of his time.

35. (A) purchase items for his trip

40.(A) Employees must work certain hours and can select others.

(B) Employees can only work the minimum time set by the 44. (A) a passage that became flooded during the Ice Age

(B) a long wooden bridge built by the Indians

49. (A) Students are forbidden to use the kitchenettes at night.

(B) Meals are provided in the cafeteria. write poetry about her life in the American colonies.

(A) She (B) Despite she (C) Although she (D) Though both she 2. The worst snowstorm in American history was ---.

(A) of 1888 a three-day blizzard

(B) in 1888 there was a three-day blizzard (C) three-day blizzard in 1888

(D) the three-day blizzard of 1888

3. Tombstone, Arizona, --—- the OK Corral shoot-out, is a well- known tourist attraction.

(A) the scene of (B) that is the scene of (C) where was the scene of (D) there the scene of

4. Glassware is formed either by blowing the molten glass into shape —— it into a mold.

6. There was no official quartermaster in the Revolutionary Army, so everyone carried —— own provisions.

(A) their (B) his or her (C) its (D) our

7. —— the president's appearance and charisma that gave him his initial "honeymoon" period with the voters.

(A) It seems to have been (B) It seems 9. To Vice President Agnew, resignation, rather than impeachment, seemed ——.

(A) the only thing doing (B) the thing only doing (C) the only thing to do (D) the thing only to do 10. —— Nebraska nor Iowa has any coastline.

(A) Either (B) Neither (C) Both (D) Together

11. The Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest, who were excellent artisans, designed pottery, cloth, household items, and ——.

(A) goods leather (B) good in leather (C) leathers good (D) leather goods

12. Only infrequently -—- arthritis lead to total incapacitation.

(A) is (B) are (C) does (D) such 13. Not all historical sites that are found ---.

(A) are highly publicized (B) highly publicized (C) of high publicity (D) to be highly publicized 14. Photographs should -—- only under proper conditions.

(A) exposure (B) to be exposed (C) exposes (D) be exposed

15. Theodore Hesburgh is well known as the president of the University of Notre Dame, but --—- an accomplished athlete, traveler, and author.

(A) additionally he (B) he is also

16. Some scientists believe that dinosaurs become extinct

A B

when a huge asteroid fell on the Earth.

C D

17. Earthquakes that occur under or near the ocean can to

A B C

generate tidal waves known as tsunamis.

18. It is a well-known fact that most people resists change.

A B C D

19. Before the invention of railroads, the only mean of land

A B C

transportation was the horse.

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20. Roses were originally cultivated by an early Egyptians A B C

around 4000 B.C.

21. Bentwood, who is a wood that has been artificially formed

A B

into a curve, is usually used for making furniture.

C D

22. It is much more easier to obtain a college education these

A B C days than it was years ago.

23. Even though the difference between the percentages of

A B

24. At one time, alligators up to 19 feet in long inhabited the

A B C D

southeastern United States.

25. In spelunking terminology, the term A "twilight zone"

refers to the not dark completely section of a cave.

B C D

26. Perhaps was the complimentary biography he had

A B

written about Lincoln that secured Dean Howell's 1861

appointment as U.S. consul in Italy.

27. Nutritional needs can be convenience represented by a

A B

pyramid, with the most important foods at the bottom.

C D

28. An oligopoly is a small combination of business interests

A B

that work with one the other to control a product or service.

C D

29. A determined hunter, a wolf may cover dozens of miles

A B

the day in search of its prey.

C D

30. Gloucester, along with many other New England coastal

A B

towns, depended with the success of the cod harvest.

C D

31. Every cell carry genetic material that can produce a

A B C

complete organism.

32. The metric system serves a simple, universal standard of

A B C

measurement.

33. The Dakota, being one of the oldest buildings in New

York City, it was designated a historical landmark.

B С D

34. Skiing on the Alps calls for a pair of well-exercised legs

A B C

and a thickly padded pocketbook.

35. A budget is a detailing statement of revenues and

A B

expenditures for a certain period of time.

C D

36. For half century, George Dallas played a prominent

A B

role in local, regional, and national political events.

C D

37. Amber, one of the first substances used decorating, is a

A B C

fossilized resin.

38. Modern airplanes are able to flу very highly because they

A B C

have pressurized cabins.

39. Queen Victoria, who reigned in 1837 to 1901, ruled

A B

England during its transition from an agricultural to an

C D

industrial society.

40. Spencer Tracy is remembered for his serious dramatic

A B

(10) According to Canby's paper, General George Washington visited Ross's home

(25) Washington's meeting took place in June of 1776, but historians have found no mention (35) Stripes, but she definitely made flags of some kind for the new American state. The minutes of the State Navy Board of Pennsylvania for May 29, 1777, refer to "an order on William Webb to Elizabeth Ross (40) for fourteen pounds twelve shillings, and two pence, for making ship's colours."

1. What is the best title for the passage?

(A) William Canby and the First American Flag (B) The Making of the First American Flag

(D) The Life of A Colonial American Seamstress

2. According to the passage, what was the relationship between George Washington and Betsy Ross?

(A) They were friends.

(B) They were romantically involved.

(D) George Washington was her landlord.

3. The word rough in line 16 is closest in meaning to which of the following?

(A) unfinished (B) inappropriate (C) bumpy (D) hard 178

4. According to the author, Canby's story

(A) is extremely accurate (B) cannot be verified (C) has been forgotten (D) is definitely false

5. The author implies that Canby's story may be inaccurate because (A) he might not accurately have recounted events that happened long before he was born

(B) he deliberately falsified historical documents (C) George Washington was uninterested in flag design (D) Betsy Ross never made clothes for George Washington 6. The word mention in lines 26-27 could best be replaced by which of the following?

(A) honor (B) sound (C) amount (D) report

7. The term colors in line 33 is closest in meaning to which of the following?

(A) nation (B) Congress (C) flag (D) record

8. Which of the following conclusions about Betsy Ross could best be drawn from this passage?

9. The word minutes in line 37 is closest in meaning to (A) time (B) record (C) payment (D) script

10. Where in the passage does the author tell when the Congress officially adopted the new flag? (10) be extremely hot, up to several million degrees.

Such heat causes atoms to dissolve, and (20) poles, where, at heights of several hundred kilometers, they collide with oxygen and nitrogen (30) aurora's shape may change dramatically. Green lights can fill the sky towards the pole, and end in a shimmering, folded arc with a red border at the bottom. The bottom of the arc or fold often takes a sharper form than the top part.

(35) Towards the end of the display, the shapes pale and gradually drift towards the pole.

11. What is the best title for the passage?

(A) Fun with Auroras

(B) Auroras: Why they Appear and What they Look Like

(D) The Solar Wind and Its Effect on the Solar System 12. The word precisely in line 7 is closest in meaning to (A) exactly (B) truthfully (C) pointedly (D) correctly

14. According to the passage, the suns corona changes hydrogen gas into which of the following substances?

(A) oxygen (B) nitrogen (C) light (D) plasma 15. The word collide in line 21 is closest in meaning to (A) fall (B) hit (C) scatter (D) stick

16.Where in the passage does the author define the term corona?

(A) line 6 (B) line 7 (C) line 8 (D) line 9

17. The word dazzling in line 29 could best be replaced by which of the following?

(A) attractive (B) pleasant (C) stable (D) spectacular 18. Which of the following generalizations about auroras could best be drawn from the passage?

(A) They do not occur often enough to be studied by scientists.

(B) They are brilliant displays of light resulting from particles thrown from the sun's corona.

(C) Though they are not precisely understood, scientists can predict exactly what form they will take and how long they will last.

(D) The Earth's magnetic field shields the poles from auroral displays.

19. As the auroral display comes to a close, it appears to (A) contract toward the poles

20. What is the main topic of this passage?

(A) the Pop art movement of the 1960s (B) the collective known as "The Factory"

21. In lines 7—8, what does "this mechanical process" refer to?

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(A) image (B) icon (C) box (D) silk-screening 22. "Made the point" in line 8 could best be replaced by which of the following?

(A) inserted (B) ignored (C) implied (D) provided 23. The word mundane in line 9 is closest in meaning to (A) big (B) fascinating (C) simple (D) ordinary 24. According to the passage, Warhol worked in all of the following media EXCEPT

(A) collage (B) music (C) painting (D) film 25. Which recording group does the passage say Andy Warhol supported?

(A) Uptight (B) Exploding Plastic Inevitable (C) The Velvet Underground (D) The Chelsea Girls 26. In line 25, the word catalyst means

(A) activating force (B) destructive tendency (C) unwilling participant (D) prolific composer 27. When was Warhol nearly killed?

28. Which of the following statements would the author of this passage most probably agree with?

(A) Warhol has had great impact with his ideas about the modern artist's role in society.

(B) Andy Warhol's silkscreens are his greatest contribution to modern American art.

(D) Since Andy Warhol did his artwork in collaboration with others, his achievements do not mean very much.

29. All of the following statements about Andy Warhol are true EXCEPT (10) lected in a gigantic, roughly spherical cloud.

This is what Hubble called an "ellipsoidal"

(20) ters much of the material from the galaxy's outer edges many thousands of light years into surrounding space. This is how the familiar "spiral" galaxy, with its characteristic

compact nucleus and its widely dis- (25) persed, spiraling outer arms, is formed.

30. The word originated in line 2 is closest in meaning to (A) cultivated (B) begun (C) declared (D) proposed 31. According to Hubble, one characteristic of a galaxy at its origin is

(A) its conspicuous lack of hydrogen and helium (B) its spiraling arms

(D) its initial rotation around one point in space

32. According to the passage, a "protogalaxy"

(A) consists of billions of spherical clouds (B) results from an "ellipsoidal" galaxy (C) is a great mass of gaseous materials (D) ignores the law of angular momentum

33. All of the following are true about an ellipsoidal galaxy as it ages EXCEPT

(A) It becomes flatter.

(B) It contracts.

(D) It develops more congested centers.

34. According to the passage, the effects of the law of the conservation of angular momentum (C) is created by the accelerating rotation of an "ellipsoidal"

galaxy

(D) is shaped more or less like a sphere 36. In line 24, compact most nearly means

(A) twisted (B) static (C) oblong (D) dense 37. The purpose of the passage is to describe

(A) three theories of galactic formation

(B) the most famous theory of the evolution of galaxies (C) how the laws of physics influence the behavior of galaxies (D) the conservation of angular momentum

38. The paragraph following this would most likely be about (A) how other types of galaxies are formed

(B) what an "arm" is

(5) Unlike the architect, who thought of the city as a work of art to be built up with an eye towards beauty, the modern technocrat has always taken a purely functional approach to city planning; the city exists for the sole pur- (10) pose of serving the needs of its inhabitants. Its outward appearance has no important value.

Over the span of a few centuries, this new breed of urban planner has succeeded in forever changing the face of American cities. A visit (15) to any large city confirms this grim fact. Even a casual observer could not fail to notice that

otherwise bleak picture is that currently there is a (35) rebirth of interest in architecture. Enrollments in graduate architectural programs are the highest they have been in years. Hopefully, this trend will continue and help pave the way for a more beautiful America of the future.

39. The primary purpose of this passage is to

(A) show the accomplishments of the modern technical expert (B) point out the failures of old-fashioned architects

(C) argue for the preservation of natural surroundings (D) communicate the author's preference for architects over technocrats

40. The architect had always considered cities to be (A) a functional place of dwelling

(B) a work of art

41. The tone of this passage can best be described as (A) disapproving (B) conciliatory

42. The reference to a "purely functional approach to city planning" in lines 8-9 serves to

(A) demonstrate that architects and technocrats should cooperate (B) imply that architects are unconcerned about human comfort (C) show that this approach is to be desired

(D) stress the difference between architects and technocrats 43. The word span in line 12 most nearly means

(A) extension (B) days (C) bridge (D) stretch 44. The word face in line 14 most nearly means

(A) appearance (B) expression (C) conflict (D) value 45. In the second paragraph, the description of cities can best be described as

(A) tolerant (B) unflattering (C) regulated (D) monotonous 46. According to the passage, what is a consequence of strict building codes?

(A) an unsightly regularity of building styles (B) more neighborhoods than are necessary (C) a lack of interested building observers (D) a return of the old-time architect

47. We can infer from the passage that the author sees modern architecture as

(A) necessary (B) impersonal (C) lovely (D) valuable 48. The expression blotted out in line 32 is closest in meaning to (A) taken away (B) omitted (C) blocked out (D) made useless 49. It is most likely that the author would support which of

the following?

(A) an effort to enforce disregarded building codes

(B) programs increasing the public's appreciation for architecture (C) plans to build fewer parks

(D) a return to eighteenth-century living styles 50. The passage ends in a spirit of

(A) anger (B) disgust (C) accusation (D) hope END OF TEST.

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Script for Practice test 2 Listening Comprehension Section part A (CD 3, track 1)

1. M: Even with my full-time job, I'm still having trouble making ends meet.

3. M: My most difficult course this semester is Greek.

W: You obviously haven't taken advanced calculus.

Q: What does the woman imply about Greek?

5. M: Make sure not to overheat the solution or it will change its composition.

W: Should I remove it from the burner before adding the blue solution?

Q: Where does this conversation probably take place?

6. W: Wheres the nearest gas station?

M: I don't know, but we better find it soon.

The tank's nearly empty.

Q: Where did this conversation probably take place?

7. M: Is this computer a good value for the money?

W: Let me put it this way: you won't find this model

9. M: I want to travel to Colorado to see the Rocky Mountains.

W: Me too. Maybe we can go together.

Q: What would the woman like to do?

10.W: Did you pass the midterm exam in biochemistry?

M: Do you have to ask? Can't you tell from the smile

12.W: I stopped at John's store and picked up some ice cream for Rhonda.

M: That's so nice of you. It's not mint chocolate chip, is it?

Q: To whom is the woman giving the ice cream?

13. M: Ron and his brother are planning to borrow my boat for a few days.

W: You haven't used it since Labor Day weekend, have you?

Q: Who is going to use the boat?

14. W: Ethel's shirt is much nicer than yours.

M: Yes, but Elana has the nicest shirt of all.

Q: Who has the best shirt?

15. M: Can I give you another piece of fish?

W: No, thanks. I can't eat another bite.

Q: What does the woman mean?

16. W: I've got so many papers to correct, and grades are due at the registrar's tomorrow.

22. W: If everyone has a beaker, a burner, and the salt mixture, we'll begin.

25. M: Charles is graduating early even though he has two part-time jobs.

Questions 31 - 34 are based, on the following conversation:

M: Brenda, hello. It's good to see you again.

W: Thanks, it's great to see you too. I heard that you might not be back this semester. Jane told me that you were going to France this fall to work on the grape harvest.

M: Well, I thought about it but then I decided that I'd really like to graduate with my class. Also, I got a job as Professor Simpson's research assistant and I really need the money.

W: I know what you mean about needing the cash. Do you happen to know of any decent job openings?

M: Well, I've heard they need an assistant trainer for the varsity basketball team. But as a computer science major I guess you're not really qualified.

W: I'll say. It looks like I'll be pinching pennies again this year. See you later. Hey, any chance you'll buy me lunch?

31.What job did the man decide not to do?

32.What does the woman ask the man?

33. Which of the following is true about Jane?

34. What does Brenda say about her financial situation?

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Questions 35 through 38 are based on the following conversation.

W: Are you ready for our rafting trip down the Colorado river?

M: Well, I hate to tell you this, but I haven't gotten any supplies. I meant to stop by the camping store last week, but it slipped my mind.

W: I can't believe it! And we're supposed to leave in two days. How do you think you will manage to get everything you need?

M: I was hoping maybe you could lend me some of your gear. And I thought that while we were driving to the starting point of the raft trip, we could stop by a camping store.

W: Mister, you've got another think coming. I've got absolutely nothing extra for you to borrow. My clothes certainly won't fit you. And we've got to drive straight to the embarkation point.

M: I guess you're right. I'll have to back out at the last minute.

W: Or else get busy shopping.

35. What did the man forget to do?

36. When are the man and woman supposed to leave?

37. How does the woman feel about the man's suggestion to shop on the road?

38. What does the man say that he might do?

PART C (CD 3, TRACK 3)

Questions 39through 42 are based on the following talk in an economics class.

Thanks to a new work schedule called flextime, almost 13 percent of all American companies enjoy flexible working hours. At a company on flextime, each employee must work a minimum number of hours each week at times determined by the company. But each employee is free to decide how many hours more than that he or she will work.

The employee is also able to decide the exact time when he

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