MODEL TEST 2

1. The Ranger spacecraft it provided more than 17,000 pictures of the moon.

Spacecraft it

More than

Pictures

Of the

Answer: A
Test point: more than words.
Analysis: The term "space craft" as subject, "it" is redundant.

Explanation

Answer: A
Test point: more than words.
Analysis: The term "space craft" as subject, "it" is redundant.

2. The difference between libel and slander is that libel is printed while__________.

Spoken is slander

Is spoken slander

Slander is spoken

Is slander spoken

nswer: C
Test points: word order / verb structure.
The analysis: Conjunctions while later connected sentences on both sides of the contrast between the same sentence, the same structure. Before the sentence while libel is On printed the main Department table "structure, should be looking for the same structure as the answer, that is (C).

Explanation

nswer: C
Test points: word order / verb structure.
The analysis: Conjunctions while later connected sentences on both sides of the contrast between the same sentence, the same structure. Before the sentence while libel is On printed the main Department table "structure, should be looking for the same structure as the answer, that is (C).

3. __________dates from the end of the eighteenth century.

The modern circus

That the modern circus

While the modern circus

The modern circus that

Answer: A
Test point: subject.
Analysis: "dates" is a verb, in front of lack of subject. Answers noun or noun group as the subject, that is, (A).

Explanation

Answer: A
Test point: subject.
Analysis: "dates" is a verb, in front of lack of subject. Answers noun or noun group as the subject, that is, (A).

4. Great numbers of tiny shelled animals—on the ocean floor.

Live

Living

They will live

If they lived

Answer: A
Test point: predicate.
Analysis: spaces before the ingredients of the noun as the subject of the sentence should be selected in the answers predicate verb, ie, (A). (B) alone can not be used as predicate; (C) repeated subject, (D) clause.

Explanation

Answer: A
Test point: predicate.
Analysis: spaces before the ingredients of the noun as the subject of the sentence should be selected in the answers predicate verb, ie, (A). (B) alone can not be used as predicate; (C) repeated subject, (D) clause.

5. Alike light waves, microwaves may be reflected and concentrated.

Alike

Waves

May be

Concentrated

Answer: A
Test point: the use of 'like' and 'alike'.
Analysis: These two words are often mutually with wrong. 'alike' part of speech is an adjective or adverb, 'like' is a preposition. Here need to use the preposition 'like'.
Problem solving points: 'like' or 'alike' appear in the TOEFL exam, should be the first consideration.

Explanation

Answer: A
Test point: the use of 'like' and 'alike'.
Analysis: These two words are often mutually with wrong. 'alike' part of speech is an adjective or adverb, 'like' is a preposition. Here need to use the preposition 'like'.
Problem solving points: 'like' or 'alike' appear in the TOEFL exam, should be the first consideration.

6. Billie Holiday's reputation as a great jazz-blues singer rests on her ability __________emotional depth to her songs.

Be giving

Are given

Being given

To give

Answer: D
Test points: infinitive / idioms.
Analysis: spaces and subsequent attributive noun "ability" to choose to do the infinitive form of post-modifier in the answer, that is, (D). (A), (B) is a finite verb form, not as attributive. The word as attributive (C), but with a dynamic, and the sentence was intended to substandard.
Problem-solving points: "be able to do sth". Like, "ability to do sth" is also a fixed structure. Be sure to remember these two sentence patterns.

Explanation

Answer: D
Test points: infinitive / idioms.
Analysis: spaces and subsequent attributive noun "ability" to choose to do the infinitive form of post-modifier in the answer, that is, (D). (A), (B) is a finite verb form, not as attributive. The word as attributive (C), but with a dynamic, and the sentence was intended to substandard.
Problem-solving points: "be able to do sth". Like, "ability to do sth" is also a fixed structure. Be sure to remember these two sentence patterns.

7. Closed plane figures like the square or the equilateral triangle can be grouped into a class __________polygons.

Called

To call

Is called

Call as

Answer: A
Test point: post-modifier word phrase.
Analysis: the dash in front of "class" is a noun, and the subsequent part of its attributive. The attributive either clause, or phrase. The complete clause 4 answers, only (A) is the past participle, "polygons" after the dash phrase, it is selected (A). (C) if coupled with the relative pronoun "which" or that is also correct. (B) to call to the passive voice (to be called), this structure is usually dispense to be, be in the form of (A).
Problem-solving points: word phrase for post-modifier is the recurring questions in the TOEFL exam. It is actually equal to the copula (be) structure "which / that + be" part of the attributive clause omitted, leaving only the word and its ingredients.

Explanation

Answer: A
Test point: post-modifier word phrase.
Analysis: the dash in front of "class" is a noun, and the subsequent part of its attributive. The attributive either clause, or phrase. The complete clause 4 answers, only (A) is the past participle, "polygons" after the dash phrase, it is selected (A). (C) if coupled with the relative pronoun "which" or that is also correct. (B) to call to the passive voice (to be called), this structure is usually dispense to be, be in the form of (A).
Problem-solving points: word phrase for post-modifier is the recurring questions in the TOEFL exam. It is actually equal to the copula (be) structure "which / that + be" part of the attributive clause omitted, leaving only the word and its ingredients.

8. Many people who live in New York City thinks that life in a large city offers special advantages.

People who

Thinks

Life

Offers

Answer: B
Test the point: Predicate number consistent.
Analysis: the subject is plural "Many people", the predicate verb have to "think" in the plural form.

Explanation

Answer: B
Test the point: Predicate number consistent.
Analysis: the subject is plural "Many people", the predicate verb have to "think" in the plural form.

9. On May 20,1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

On

Became

Woman fly

Across

Answer: C
Test points: post-modifier.
Analysis: 'the first woman' followed by the attributive rather than the predicate not use infinitive fly, while the application of 'flying', or 'to fly'. Problem-solving points: 'the first ... to do ... is the TOEFL normally test idioms.

Explanation

Answer: C
Test points: post-modifier.
Analysis: 'the first woman' followed by the attributive rather than the predicate not use infinitive fly, while the application of 'flying', or 'to fly'. Problem-solving points: 'the first ... to do ... is the TOEFL normally test idioms.

10. Acids are chemical compounds that, in water solution, have __________, a corrosive action on metals, and the ability to turn certain blue vegetable dyes red.

Tastes sharp

Sharp-tasting

A sharp taste

Tasting sharp

Answer: C
Test point: Objects.
Analysis: the verb "have" requirements of the nominal composition for its object, should select answers noun or noun phrase, ie (C). (A) is a system table structure; (B) the adjective; (D) is a sub-word phrase.

Explanation

Answer: C
Test point: Objects.
Analysis: the verb "have" requirements of the nominal composition for its object, should select answers noun or noun phrase, ie (C). (A) is a system table structure; (B) the adjective; (D) is a sub-word phrase.

11. The Statue of Liberty was originally proposed in 1865 to commemoration the alliance of France with the American colonies during the American Revolution.

Originally

Proposed

Commemoration

Alliance

Answer: C
The tests point: part of speech
Analysis: (C) in front of 'to' infinitive the symbol 'commemoration' is a noun, here the application of the verb 'commemorate'.
Problem-solving points: noun suffix '-tion' form of error correction question in TOEFL, its part of speech of right and wrong should be considered first.

Explanation

Answer: C
The tests point: part of speech
Analysis: (C) in front of 'to' infinitive the symbol 'commemoration' is a noun, here the application of the verb 'commemorate'.
Problem-solving points: noun suffix '-tion' form of error correction question in TOEFL, its part of speech of right and wrong should be considered first.

12. The boiled point of any liquid is determined by the pressure of the surrounding gases.

Boiled

Liquid

Determined

Pressure

Answer: A
Test points: word form.
Analysis: fixed "boiling point" argument is "boiling point", not "boiled". Participle and past participle sometimes deliberately use the wrong, should remember that the present participle meaning there is "ongoing", the past participle is giving "has been completed" feeling. Compare "boiled water" (to boil water).

Explanation

Answer: A
Test points: word form.
Analysis: fixed "boiling point" argument is "boiling point", not "boiled". Participle and past participle sometimes deliberately use the wrong, should remember that the present participle meaning there is "ongoing", the past participle is giving "has been completed" feeling. Compare "boiled water" (to boil water).

13. Farm animals have been regardless by nearly all societies as a valuable economic resource.

Animals

Regardless

Valuable

Resource

Answer: B
Test point: part of speech / passive voice.
Analysis: see to appear crossed between the two words should pay attention to whether the past participle of the verb 'be' and 'by'. Here 'regardless' (adjective) should be 'regarded'.

Explanation

Answer: B
Test point: part of speech / passive voice.
Analysis: see to appear crossed between the two words should pay attention to whether the past participle of the verb 'be' and 'by'. Here 'regardless' (adjective) should be 'regarded'.

14. The most easiest process for mining gold is panning, which involves using a circular dish with a small pocket at the bottom.

Most easiest

Involves

Dish

At the bottom

Answer: A
Test point: the most senior.
Analysis: contains a superlative adjective question is encountered, both to pay attention to 'the' and '-est' or 'most' is missing, should also pay attention to the '-est' and 'most' whether repeated use. Here 'most' redundant.

Explanation

Answer: A
Test point: the most senior.
Analysis: contains a superlative adjective question is encountered, both to pay attention to 'the' and '-est' or 'most' is missing, should also pay attention to the '-est' and 'most' whether repeated use. Here 'most' redundant.

15. The knee is the joint __________the thigh bone meets the large bone of the lower leg.

When

Where

Why

Which

Answer: B
Test points: clause conjunctions.
Analysis: spaces before the 'joint' location, the attributive clause conjunctions should indicate location 'where'. (A) refers to the time; (C) refers to the reason; (D) refers to things; clause subject 'the thigh bone' repeat.

Explanation

Answer: B
Test points: clause conjunctions.
Analysis: spaces before the 'joint' location, the attributive clause conjunctions should indicate location 'where'. (A) refers to the time; (C) refers to the reason; (D) refers to things; clause subject 'the thigh bone' repeat.

16. __________relatively costly, the diesel engine is highly efficient and needs servicing infrequently.

Even

It is

Event though

There is

Answer: C
Test points: conjunctions.
Analysis: two parts before and after the comma mean the opposite, ie, (C), need to table a turning point in the relationship between the conjunctions. Problem-solving points; the conjunctions "even though" such as the boot table structure of the main Department of clause, often eliminating the need for the subject and the copula "be" the sentence that dispense with the diesel engine is. In the structural problem of four answers, if any, "even though", should be the first to consider this option.

Explanation

Answer: C
Test points: conjunctions.
Analysis: two parts before and after the comma mean the opposite, ie, (C), need to table a turning point in the relationship between the conjunctions. Problem-solving points; the conjunctions "even though" such as the boot table structure of the main Department of clause, often eliminating the need for the subject and the copula "be" the sentence that dispense with the diesel engine is. In the structural problem of four answers, if any, "even though", should be the first to consider this option.

17. The scientific revolution of the early 1900's affected education by change the nature of technology.

Scientific

Affected

Change

Tecnology

Answer: C
Test points: word form.
Analysis: The preposition "by the behind not add infinitive, it should use the gerund form of" changing '.

Explanation

Answer: C
Test points: word form.
Analysis: The preposition "by the behind not add infinitive, it should use the gerund form of" changing '.

18. Reptiles are widely distributed all over the world, but are much abundant in warm regions and are virtually absent beyond the treeline in the Arctic.

Widely distributed

Much

Virtually

Beyond

Answer: B
Test point: 'more' and 'much' is often wrong.
Analysis: Remember the 'more' ten original level constitutes comparative adjectives. The sentence was intended, here should be compared to 'more abundant' and later 'absent'.

Explanation

Answer: B
Test point: 'more' and 'much' is often wrong.
Analysis: Remember the 'more' ten original level constitutes comparative adjectives. The sentence was intended, here should be compared to 'more abundant' and later 'absent'.

19. __________the history of the tough, strong-willed Nebraska farmer.

Not only is much of the history of Nebraska

Although it is much of the history of Nebraska that is

It is much the history of Nebraska’s being

Much of the history of Nebraska is

Answer: D
Test point: the subject-predicate structure.
Analysis: space left under the nominal composition of instructions the sentence lack of subject and predicate verb, subject + verb forms should be looking for in the answers, that is, (D), ": much" as a noun.

Explanation

Answer: D
Test point: the subject-predicate structure.
Analysis: space left under the nominal composition of instructions the sentence lack of subject and predicate verb, subject + verb forms should be looking for in the answers, that is, (D), ": much" as a noun.

20. Essentially, a theory is an abstract, symbolic representation of __________reality.

What it is conceived

That is conceived

What is conceived to be

That is being conceived of

Answer: C
Test points: noun clause.
Analysis: preposition of after only a noun object or noun object clause. "what" the following sentence as a noun clause, that clause is not guided pick preposition (A) (C). (A) "what" it repeated, so the election (C). And "be conceived to be" fixed structure

Explanation

Answer: C
Test points: noun clause.
Analysis: preposition of after only a noun object or noun object clause. "what" the following sentence as a noun clause, that clause is not guided pick preposition (A) (C). (A) "what" it repeated, so the election (C). And "be conceived to be" fixed structure

21. The field of dynamics in physics is concerned with a particle's motion in relation to the forces acting it.

Is concerned

Motion

Relation

Acting it

Answer: D
Test point: the missing word.
Analysis: 'act' as a transitive verb meaning "play (role)" here means "play a role", intransitive, can not be directly Gabin language. Should be 'acting on' / 'upon it'.

Explanation

Answer: D
Test point: the missing word.
Analysis: 'act' as a transitive verb meaning "play (role)" here means "play a role", intransitive, can not be directly Gabin language. Should be 'acting on' / 'upon it'.

22. Meadowlarks are about the same size than robins, but they have heavier bodies, shorter tails, and longer bills.

About

Than

Heavier

Bills

Answer: B
Test point: Idioms.
Analysis: see "the same ... It should be noted that subsequently whether there as' the same ... as ... the structure is a peer comparison structure often occur in the TOEFL exam.

Explanation

Answer: B
Test point: Idioms.
Analysis: see "the same ... It should be noted that subsequently whether there as' the same ... as ... the structure is a peer comparison structure often occur in the TOEFL exam.

23. In the United States, both the federal and state governments have laws designed to guard consumers against deceptive advertise.

Both

Designed

Against

Advertise

Answer: D
Test point: part of speech.
: Adjective 'deceptive' noun 'advertise' is a verb. Here the application 'advertisement'.

Explanation

Answer: D
Test point: part of speech.
: Adjective 'deceptive' noun 'advertise' is a verb. Here the application 'advertisement'.

24. Gore Vidal has steadily pursue a literary career remarkable for its productivity, versatility, and unpredictability.

Pursue

Career

Remarkable

Unpredictability

Answer: A
Test points: word form.
Analysis: After the verb 'has' or 'have' is the past participle form, can not be used prototype. Here to use 'pursued'.
Problem-solving points: particular attention to the perfect 'has / have + ed' between added and followed by the past participle adverbs.

Explanation

Answer: A
Test points: word form.
Analysis: After the verb 'has' or 'have' is the past participle form, can not be used prototype. Here to use 'pursued'.
Problem-solving points: particular attention to the perfect 'has / have + ed' between added and followed by the past participle adverbs.

25. Translated into terms of psychological theory, association has been thought of as the basis of to learn, conditioning, and creative thinking.

Translated into

Of as the

To learn

Creative

Answer: C
Test point: the word form / parallel structure.
Analysis: preposition of after not add infinitive (to learn), and should be added to the gerund. In addition, later 'and' requirements on both sides of the same part of speech, the same nature, therefore, should be used to 'learning' and 'conditioning' and 'thinking' tied.

Explanation

Answer: C
Test point: the word form / parallel structure.
Analysis: preposition of after not add infinitive (to learn), and should be added to the gerund. In addition, later 'and' requirements on both sides of the same part of speech, the same nature, therefore, should be used to 'learning' and 'conditioning' and 'thinking' tied.

26. Although it is any longer the big business that it was in the forties, radio continues to be a medium of essential communication, especially at the local level.

Any longer

It was

Continues to be

Local level

Answer: A
Test point:, idioms / 'no' and 'the any' usage.
Analysis: 'no longer' fixed argument used in affirmative sentences. 'any longer' is used in negative sentences and questions. Before (A) is yes it is, it is here with the 'no longer'.

Explanation

Answer: A
Test point:, idioms / 'no' and 'the any' usage.
Analysis: 'no longer' fixed argument used in affirmative sentences. 'any longer' is used in negative sentences and questions. Before (A) is yes it is, it is here with the 'no longer'.

27. When overall exports exceed imports, a country said to have a trade surplus.

Overall exports

Imports

Country said

Trade

Answer: C
Test point: Idioms / passive voice.
Analysis: see, 'said to' + verb, should come up with is 'be said' ten infinitive structure, said that "as is ......". Here lack the verb 'is'.

Explanation

Answer: C
Test point: Idioms / passive voice.
Analysis: see, 'said to' + verb, should come up with is 'be said' ten infinitive structure, said that "as is ......". Here lack the verb 'is'.

28. People's expectations for a higher standard of living increase __________.

Conditions in their community improve

Since conditions in their improving community

Conditions improve in their community

As conditions in their community improve

Answer: D
Test points: adverbial clause.
Analysis: space is a complete verb sentence structure behind missing as adverbial phrase or clause. 4 answers corresponding phrase, only (D) is a complete clause, so the election (D). (A), (C) had no conjunctions, (B) is not a complete sentence.

Explanation

Answer: D
Test points: adverbial clause.
Analysis: space is a complete verb sentence structure behind missing as adverbial phrase or clause. 4 answers corresponding phrase, only (D) is a complete clause, so the election (D). (A), (C) had no conjunctions, (B) is not a complete sentence.

29. All of the plants now raised on farms have been developed from plants __________wild.

Once they grew

They grew once

That once grew

Once grew

Answer: C
Test points: attributive clause.
Analysis: ingredients plants "is attributive clause, you should select the full answer, appropriate clauses, ie (C). As the subject of this clause, "that" can not be omitted, (D) is wrong. (A) and the sentence was intended to substandard; (B) will not work.

Explanation

Answer: C
Test points: attributive clause.
Analysis: ingredients plants "is attributive clause, you should select the full answer, appropriate clauses, ie (C). As the subject of this clause, "that" can not be omitted, (D) is wrong. (A) and the sentence was intended to substandard; (B) will not work.

30. Uniform acceleration occurs __________the rate of change remains the same over successive and equal intervals of time.

According

If

With

Under

Answer: B
Test points: conjunctions.
Analysis: a space before a full verb sentence structure spaces after the sentence adverbial clause, the missing guide adverbial clause conjunctions. Only (B) if the answer is a conjunction. (C) (D) is a preposition, (A) is an adverb clauses are not connected.

Explanation

Answer: B
Test points: conjunctions.
Analysis: a space before a full verb sentence structure spaces after the sentence adverbial clause, the missing guide adverbial clause conjunctions. Only (B) if the answer is a conjunction. (C) (D) is a preposition, (A) is an adverb clauses are not connected.

31. Industrial buyers are responsible for supplying the goods and services that an organization required for its operations.

Buyer

Responsible

Supplying

Required

Answer: D
Test points: tense.
Analysis: to not crossed 'are' doing clues, see that the sentence tense now about the general fact. When it is not applied here in the past, 'required' should 'require'.

Explanation

Answer: D
Test points: tense.
Analysis: to not crossed 'are' doing clues, see that the sentence tense now about the general fact. When it is not applied here in the past, 'required' should 'require'.

32. Instructors at the school of American Ballet first examine a young applicant's instep to see whether it is pliant and shows promising of a good arch.

At

Examine

To see

Promising

Answer: D
Test point: part of speech.
Analysis: the verb 'shows' nouns as object 'promising' is an adjective or word. Here should use nouns 'promise'.

Explanation

Answer: D
Test point: part of speech.
Analysis: the verb 'shows' nouns as object 'promising' is an adjective or word. Here should use nouns 'promise'.

33. __________images out of clay, stone, and metal.

The shaping of sculpture

Sculpting the shapes

To shape sculpture

Sculptors shape

Answer: D
Test point: the subject-predicate structure.
Analysis: The master of the sentence, the predicate all missing answers to choose the form of the verb structure, that is, (D).

Explanation

Answer: D
Test point: the subject-predicate structure.
Analysis: The master of the sentence, the predicate all missing answers to choose the form of the verb structure, that is, (D).

34. Anthropologists agree that our primitive ancestors who inhabited the tropics probably have natural protection against the sun.

Agree

Primitive ancestors

Probably have

Against

Answer: C
Test points: tenses.
Analysis: the subject of the clause 'that' is 'our a primitive ancestors' (our ancient ancestors), the predicate verb can only use the past tense, can not be used now. Here 'have' should be 'had'.

Explanation

Answer: C
Test points: tenses.
Analysis: the subject of the clause 'that' is 'our a primitive ancestors' (our ancient ancestors), the predicate verb can only use the past tense, can not be used now. Here 'have' should be 'had'.

35. Behavior modification techniques work best with problems that manifest itself in overt actions.

Techniques

Best

Itself

Actions

Answer: C
Test point: the number of consistent pronouns.
Analysis: pronouns person and number with the noun it refers to generation. Here refers to the plural noun 'problems', plural pronouns should use 'themselves'.
Problem solving points: singular and plural forms of pronouns is TOEFL often test points, we must find the noun it is meant to be used to determine their number are the same.

Explanation

Answer: C
Test point: the number of consistent pronouns.
Analysis: pronouns person and number with the noun it refers to generation. Here refers to the plural noun 'problems', plural pronouns should use 'themselves'.
Problem solving points: singular and plural forms of pronouns is TOEFL often test points, we must find the noun it is meant to be used to determine their number are the same.

36. __________1895 did Cornell University begin to offer a degree in ornithology.

Not until

Not since

Until

In

Answer: A
Test points: inverted sentences.
Analysis: see "did" appear before the subject, you know that sentence with a flip, time adverbial ... 1895 advance. Answers for inverted sentences, phrases, "Not until" ... (B) Not since for the completion of state, but the sentence is past; (C), (D) is not suitable for inverted sentences.
Problem-solving points; "Not until" 10 often inverted sentences TOEFL exam type.

Explanation

Answer: A
Test points: inverted sentences.
Analysis: see "did" appear before the subject, you know that sentence with a flip, time adverbial ... 1895 advance. Answers for inverted sentences, phrases, "Not until" ... (B) Not since for the completion of state, but the sentence is past; (C), (D) is not suitable for inverted sentences.
Problem-solving points; "Not until" 10 often inverted sentences TOEFL exam type.

37. Because they are generally taken simply to obtain a recognizable and relatively clear image, most nonprofessional photographs demand few equipment.

Generally

Recognizable

Clear

Few

Answer: D
Test point: 'little' and 'few' usage.
Analysis: These two words are common to each other misuse. 'equipment' is a collective noun, uncountable, and can only be modified with 'little', you can not use the 'few' (few modified countable noun).

Explanation

Answer: D
Test point: 'little' and 'few' usage.
Analysis: These two words are common to each other misuse. 'equipment' is a collective noun, uncountable, and can only be modified with 'little', you can not use the 'few' (few modified countable noun).

38. At birth, an infant exhibits a remarkable number of motor response.

At

Exhibits

Remarkable

Response

Answer: D
Test point: the number of the same.
Analysis: 'A number of' after a plural noun. Here 'response' should 'responses'.

Explanation

Answer: D
Test point: the number of the same.
Analysis: 'A number of' after a plural noun. Here 'response' should 'responses'.

39. The origins of the Democratic party is often traced to the coalition formed behind Thomas Jefferson in the 1790's to resist the policies of George Washington's administration.

Is often

To

Formed behind

Policies

Answer: A
Test the point: Predicate number consistent.
Analysis: the subject is plural 'origins', the verb can not be used in the singular is, the use of 'are'.

Explanation

Answer: A
Test the point: Predicate number consistent.
Analysis: the subject is plural 'origins', the verb can not be used in the singular is, the use of 'are'.

40. Common to North America, those cinnamon fern is found in wet places.

Common to

Those

Is found

In wet places

Answer: B
Test point: the number of the same.
Analysis: The number to be its central word qualifier, qualifier. 'fern' is singular, the front can not use the plural pronoun 'those'. Should be 'the'.

Explanation

Answer: B
Test point: the number of the same.
Analysis: The number to be its central word qualifier, qualifier. 'fern' is singular, the front can not use the plural pronoun 'those'. Should be 'the'.

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