Online Reading Comprehension
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Directions:Read the passages below and answer the corresponding questions. You have 10 minutes to read and answer the questions. Passage 1 is about the Alaskan Pipeline and Passage 2 is about hurricans and passage 3 is about pottery for a total of 8 questions. After getting your results, email the number correct, grade, and percentage to tinkiesteffie@gmail. Com. DO NOT RETAKE THE TEST! and GOOD LUCK!
Questions and Answers
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The Alaska pipeline starts at the frozen edge of the Arctic Ocean. It stretches southward across the largest and northernmost state in the United States, ending at a remote ice-free seaport village nearly Line 800 miles from where it begins. It is massive in size and extremely (5) complicated to operate. The steel pipe crosses windswept plains and endless miles of delicate tundra that tops the frozen ground. It weaves through crooked canyons, climbs sheer mountains, plunges over rocky crags, makes its way through thick forests, and passes over or (10) under hundreds of rivers and streams. The pipe is 4 feet in diameter, and up to 2 million barrels (or 84 million gallons) of crude oil can be pumped through it daily. Resting on H-shaped steel racks called "bents," long sections of the pipeline follow a zigzag course high above the frozen earth. (15) Other long sections drop out of sight beneath spongy or rocky ground and return to the surface later on. The pattern of the pipeline's up-and-down route is determined by the often harsh demands of the arctic and subarctic climate, the tortuous lay of the land, and the varied compositions of soil, rock, or permafrost (20) (permanently frozen ground). A little more than half of the pipeline is elevated above the ground. The remainder is buried anywhere from 3 to 12 feet, depending largely upon the type of terrain and the properties of the soil. One of the largest in the world, the pipeline cost approximately (25) $8 billion and is by far the biggest and most expensive construction project ever undertaken by private industry. In fact, no single business could raise that much money, so 8 major oil companies formed a consortium in order to share the costs. Each company controlled oil rights to particular shares of land in the oil fields and (30) paid into the pipeline-construction fund according to the size of its holdings. Today, despite enormous problems of climate, supply shortages, equipment breakdowns, labor disagreements, treacherous terrain, a certain amount of mismanagement, and even theft, the (Question1) The passage primarily discusses the pipeline's... Alaska pipeline has been completed and is operating.
- A.
Operating costs
- B.
Employees
- C.
Consumers
- D.
Construction
Correct Answer
D. Construction -
- 2.
The Alaska pipeline starts at the frozen edge of the Arctic Ocean. It stretches southward across the largest and northernmost state in the United States, ending at a remote ice-free seaport village nearly Line 800 miles from where it begins. It is massive in size and extremely (5) complicated to operate. The steel pipe crosses windswept plains and endless miles of delicate tundra that tops the frozen ground. It weaves through crooked canyons, climbs sheer mountains, plunges over rocky crags, makes its way through thick forests, and passes over or (10) under hundreds of rivers and streams. The pipe is 4 feet in diameter, and up to 2 million barrels (or 84 million gallons) of crude oil can be pumped through it daily. Resting on H-shaped steel racks called "bents," long sections of the pipeline follow a zigzag course high above the frozen earth. (15) Other long sections drop out of sight beneath spongy or rocky ground and return to the surface later on. The pattern of the pipeline's up-and-down route is determined by the often harsh demands of the arctic and subarctic climate, the tortuous lay of the land, and the varied compositions of soil, rock, or permafrost (20) (permanently frozen ground). A little more than half of the pipeline is elevated above the ground. The remainder is buried anywhere from 3 to 12 feet, depending largely upon the type of terrain and the properties of the soil. One of the largest in the world, the pipeline cost approximately (25) $8 billion and is by far the biggest and most expensive construction project ever undertaken by private industry. In fact, no single business could raise that much money, so 8 major oil companies formed a consortium in order to share the costs. Each company controlled oil rights to particular shares of land in the oil fields and (30) paid into the pipeline-construction fund according to the size of its holdings. Today, despite enormous problems of climate, supply shortages, equipment breakdowns, labor disagreements, treacherous terrain, a certain amount of mismanagement, and even theft, the (Question2) The phrase "Resting on" in line 13 is closest in meaning to ... Alaska pipeline has been completed and is operating.
- A.
Consisting of
- B.
Supported by
- C.
Passing under
- D.
Protected with
Correct Answer
B. Supported by -
- 3.
The Alaska pipeline starts at the frozen edge of the Arctic Ocean. It stretches southward across the largest and northernmost state in the United States, ending at a remote ice-free seaport village nearly Line 800 miles from where it begins. It is massive in size and extremely (5) complicated to operate. The steel pipe crosses windswept plains and endless miles of delicate tundra that tops the frozen ground. It weaves through crooked canyons, climbs sheer mountains, plunges over rocky crags, makes its way through thick forests, and passes over or (10) under hundreds of rivers and streams. The pipe is 4 feet in diameter, and up to 2 million barrels (or 84 million gallons) of crude oil can be pumped through it daily. Resting on H-shaped steel racks called "bents," long sections of the pipeline follow a zigzag course high above the frozen earth. (15) Other long sections drop out of sight beneath spongy or rocky ground and return to the surface later on. The pattern of the pipeline's up-and-down route is determined by the often harsh demands of the arctic and subarctic climate, the tortuous lay of the land, and the varied compositions of soil, rock, or permafrost (20) (permanently frozen ground). A little more than half of the pipeline is elevated above the ground. The remainder is buried anywhere from 3 to 12 feet, depending largely upon the type of terrain and the properties of the soil. One of the largest in the world, the pipeline cost approximately (25) $8 billion and is by far the biggest and most expensive construction project ever undertaken by private industry. In fact, no single business could raise that much money, so 8 major oil companies formed a consortium in order to share the costs. Each company controlled oil rights to particular shares of land in the oil fields and (30) paid into the pipeline-construction fund according to the size of its holdings. Today, despite enormous problems of climate, supply shortages, equipment breakdowns, labor disagreements, treacherous terrain, a certain amount of mismanagement, and even theft, the (Question3) The author mentions all of the following as important in determining the pipeline's route EXCEPT the ... Alaska pipeline has been completed and is operating.
- A.
Climate
- B.
Lay of the land itself
- C.
Local vegetation
- D.
Kind of soil and rock
Correct Answer
C. Local vegetation -
- 4.
The Alaska pipeline starts at the frozen edge of the Arctic Ocean. It stretches southward across the largest and northernmost state in the United States, ending at a remote ice-free seaport village nearly Line 800 miles from where it begins. It is massive in size and extremely (5) complicated to operate. The steel pipe crosses windswept plains and endless miles of delicate tundra that tops the frozen ground. It weaves through crooked canyons, climbs sheer mountains, plunges over rocky crags, makes its way through thick forests, and passes over or (10) under hundreds of rivers and streams. The pipe is 4 feet in diameter, and up to 2 million barrels (or 84 million gallons) of crude oil can be pumped through it daily. Resting on H-shaped steel racks called "bents," long sections of the pipeline follow a zigzag course high above the frozen earth. (15) Other long sections drop out of sight beneath spongy or rocky ground and return to the surface later on. The pattern of the pipeline's up-and-down route is determined by the often harsh demands of the arctic and subarctic climate, the tortuous lay of the land, and the varied compositions of soil, rock, or permafrost (20) (permanently frozen ground). A little more than half of the pipeline is elevated above the ground. The remainder is buried anywhere from 3 to 12 feet, depending largely upon the type of terrain and the properties of the soil. One of the largest in the world, the pipeline cost approximately (25) $8 billion and is by far the biggest and most expensive construction project ever undertaken by private industry. In fact, no single business could raise that much money, so 8 major oil companies formed a consortium in order to share the costs. Each company controlled oil rights to particular shares of land in the oil fields and (30) paid into the pipeline-construction fund according to the size of its holdings. Today, despite enormous problems of climate, supply shortages, equipment breakdowns, labor disagreements, treacherous terrain, a certain amount of mismanagement, and even theft, the (Question4) Which of the following determined what percentage of the construction costs each member of the consortium would pay?
- A.
How much oil field land each company owned
- B.
How long each company had owned land in the oil fields
- C.
How many people worked for each company
- D.
How many oil wells were located on the company's land
Correct Answer
A. How much oil field land each company owned -
- 5.
Passage 2Hurricanes are tropical storms with winds over 75 miles per hour. They begin as thunderstorms that form over areas of the ocean where the water temperature exceeds 81 degrees Fahrenheit. The warmth and moisture in these regions provide the hurricane with its tremendous power, which explains why hurricanes quickly weaken when they pass over cool water and dissipate soon after they hit land. Although hurricanes themselves are only a real concern to coastal areas, they often give birth to tornadoes. These funnel clouds turn inland, leaving swaths of destruction in their wakes. Tornadoes destroy power lines, damage homes and other property, and are responsible for dozens of deaths every year. These tragedies are becoming less common, however, as new weather technology makes it easier to predict the formation of tornadoes and provide early warning to the areas that may be affected.Question: Using its context in the passage, choose the word the best expresses the meaning of the term "dissipate," found in the final sentece of the first paragraph
- A.
Intensify
- B.
Invert
- C.
Disappear
- D.
Reverse
- E.
Deplete
Correct Answer
C. Disappear -
- 6.
Passage 2Hurricanes are tropical storms with winds over 75 miles per hour. They begin as thunderstorms that form over areas of the ocean where the water temperature exceeds 81 degrees Fahrenheit. The warmth and moisture in these regions provide the hurricane with its tremendous power, which explains why hurricanes quickly weaken when they pass over cool water and dissipate soon after they hit land. Although hurricanes themselves are only a real concern to coastal areas, they often give birth to tornadoes. These funnel clouds turn inland, leaving swaths of destruction in their wakes. Tornadoes destroy power lines, damage homes and other property, and are responsible for dozens of deaths every year. These tragedies are becoming less common, however, as new weather technology makes it easier to predict the formation of tornadoes and provide early warning to the areas that may be affected.Question: What is the main purpose of the second paragraph?
- A.
To convince the reader that hurricanes pose no threat to inland areas
- B.
. to explain in more detail the ideas introduced in the first paragraph
- C.
To explain the most dangerous aspect of hurricanes
- D.
To inform the reader why even people who live far from the should be aware of hurricanes
- E.
To assure the reader that the development of new early warning stystem will render hurricanes harmless.
Correct Answer
D. To inform the reader why even people who live far from the should be aware of hurricanes -
- 7.
Last Passage, 2 more questions! One of the features that distinguish traditional Pueblo pottery from other types of clay art is the absence of machinery from all parts of the creative process. The clay is gathered, processed, and finally shaped by hand. Instead of using a potter’s wheel to create vases and other round objects, the Pueblo pottery artist rolls clay into long pieces and then painstakingly coils them into layers of circles. Paints are produced from plants and minerals found near the Pueblo village and applied with a handmade brush fashioned from a yucca cactus. This adherence to tradition is one of the things that make Pueblo pottery so attractive to the art collector. Since the Pueblo potter shuns techniques of mass production, the collector can be sure that every piece of Pueblo clay art is uniquely shaped. This quality also makes examples of Pueblo pottery excellent gifts.Question According to information provided in the passage, what change to the Pueblo pottery production process would do most to make examples of Pueblo pottery LESS attractive as gifts?
- A.
Substitution of synthetic paints for the natural pignments currently used
- B.
Changes to the way the clay is gathered and processed
- C.
Changes to the type of clay used
- D.
The replacement of traditional Pueblo decoration with more modern designs
- E.
The introduction of molds to guarantee uniform size and shape
Correct Answer
E. The introduction of molds to guarantee uniform size and shape -
- 8.
Last passage, last question One of the features that distinguish traditional Pueblo pottery from other types of clay art is the absence of machinery from all parts of the creative process. The clay is gathered, processed, and finally shaped by hand. Instead of using a potter’s wheel to create vases and other round objects, the Pueblo pottery artist rolls clay into long pieces and then painstakingly coils them into layers of circles. Paints are produced from plants and minerals found near the Pueblo village and applied with a handmade brush fashioned from a yucca cactus. This adherence to tradition is one of the things that make Pueblo pottery so attractive to the art collector. Since the Pueblo potter shuns techniques of mass production, the collector can be sure that every piece of Pueblo clay art is uniquely shaped. This quality also makes examples of Pueblo pottery excellent gifts.Question: . According to information provided tin the passage, what change would do MOST to threaten future production of traditional Pueblo pottery?
- A.
The replacement of the traditional process with standardized technology
- B.
The increase in popularity of Pueblo pottery
- C.
A loss in interest in Pueblo pottery on the part of art collectors
- D.
A reduction in the number of Pueblo pottery pieces given as gifts each year
- E.
The introduction of new styles of pottery similar to Pueblo pottery
Correct Answer
A. The replacement of the traditional process with standardized technology -
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