TOEFL Mock Test 72: Short Talks

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1. The word initialized in the passage is closest in meaning to

To set

To clear

To start

To support

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Read the conversations below and choose the best answers for the following questions.

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2. What can you infer about the lecture?

Newton and Einstein are both genuises

Physics and Math are important components of Science

Newton and Einstein both served as the backbone of science

Newton's study is better than Einsten

3. What will happen next in the lecture?

They will talk about Newton and Einstein

They will learn another topic

They will move to another place

They will be answering some questions

4. Narrator: When it comes to Industrial Revolution, we are always reminded of how it started during the 18^th century in Britain. It was the population growth and the technological change that initialized the massive social transformations. Now, it was those two factors that made great impact including vast political and financial support, investors and of course the new inventions. Trading and extensive geographic exploration were also done that formed a more liberalized community. At that moment the government supported and encouraged researches and other developments. They sold the goods to their colonies too. Well, if you can remember, Britain was the most powerful and influential country before, colonizing 90% of the world. Now we call the system as captive market. For example, they will produce cottons in India (as one of their colonies) but they'll have to export them in Britain where they'll have to process these into fabrics then those clothes will be sold to India.That is the only cloth to be sold in India. Question: What can be inferred about the Industrialized Revolution in Britain?

Britain colonized and controlled its colony tightly

They are the most influential country

Without the factors, natural resources and innovation will go nowhere

Liberty was more honored than ever

5. Narrator: Who do you think of when Science is mentioned, Sir Albert Einstein as the father of modern physics or Isaac Newton on the law of gravity? Those people you mentioned made some notable works in the evolution of science. Now, Newton is more of a physicist and a mathematician. He founded calculus, studied on the mechanics of planetary motion, extended the understanding of color and light and lastly, discovered the law of gravitation. Well, Einstein is a theoretical physicist too; I mean he developed the theory of relativity. Einstein's theory of relativity became one of the two pillars of modern physics. These two people founded solid evidences and understandings of the world. They are undeniably geniuses but Newton is the chief figure of the scientific revolution of the 17^th century right? So, Einstein became the father of modern physics in the 20^th when he outdated the formulas done by Newton. Alright so moving on… Question: What can be inferred about Einstein?

He corrected Newton’s findings.

He came late in discovering Science.

He based most of his works from Newton’s.

He denied all Newton’s findings.

6. The word extensive in this passage is closest in meaning to

Large

Comprehensive

Extended

Narrow

7. The word dominates is closest in meaning to

Overshadow

Rule over

To occupy

Outstanding

8. The word emerge is closest in meaning to

To rise

To occupy

To summon

To come

9. Narrator: Before we proceed to the gymnasium and play, let us discuss and appreciate this game first. Basketball game has emerged as one of the most popular sports in the whole world. From the United States of America to the Great Wall of China, this sport has invaded every country and crossed every border. There are many fans and supporters for this game too because the people cannot seem to get enough of the knee twisting dribbles, acrobatic and electrifying dunks, and précised shootings. This game though unspeakably exciting to watch is very emotional too. Teams and supporters who would be experiencing defeat are likely to feel bitter. It is like a movie that is full of tragedy, action, fun and drama. Although we have other exciting games worldwide, basketball really dominates. It has the ability to inspire and entertain people yet it can break the heart too. It can actually transform a person not likely to watch or appreciate sport be a loyal fan. Question: What differs basketball from other sports according to the passage?

It can make us cry

It is being played worldwide

It is a very exciting game

It can make everyone like it

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