The word examine in the passage is closest in meaning to ……………… closely. a) talking b) looking c) listening d) questioning

This passage is about………….. a) university teacher b) medical doctor c) patient d) nurse

The passage says that a) Eric is taller b) Eric is shorter c) Adam is taller d) Adam and Eric are short

What does the passage say about Petra? a) It is in northern Syria. b) It is the capital of Jordan. c) It was the Nabatean capital. d) It was a successful commercial city.

Who invented the seed drill? a) Robert Boyle b) James Watt c) George Smith d) Jethro Tull

In which year was the bridge known as the "Stonehenge of the Industrial Revolution" completed? a) 1686 b) 1779 c) 1790 d) 1851

What is one important idea related to collecting data from a sample from Paragraph (3)? a) It is too long. b) It needs to include women. c) It studies a part of a group. d) It needs to represent the larger population.

What are statistics an example of? a) survey b) information c) mathematics d) experiments

What is median an example of? a) sample b) element c) average d) population

What is the main topic of the passage? a) definition of averages b) definition of sample c) definition of statistics d) definition of math

What does Paragraph (1) say about computer ethics? a) They help people keep their jobs. b) They control software development. c) They control computer-related advertisement. d) They decide right from wrong when using computers.

How could writers avoid plagiarism? a) by asking for permission b) by searching the internet for examples c) by writing a reference at the end of a document d) by asking a professional to check the document

Why does the writer use the word while in paragraph (2)? a) to give an example of quoting b с) d) to show that quoting is OK if made clear.

Which word can we use to replace the word then at the end of Paragraph (2)? a) even though b) in addition c) in contrast d) after that

How does the writer feel about intellectual property rights? a) He believes that privacy issues are more important. b) He believes these should be fully acknowledged. c) He believes people DON'T respect these ethics. d) He believes computer users DON'T like them.

Why can Ugandan babies usually walk by 10 months? a) They imitate their mothers. b) They wave their arms more. c) Their muscles develop faster. d) Their mothers carry them more.

What is the effect of infants being able to see their arms? a) They move them more. b) Their kicking improves. c) Their brains develop faster. d) They reach and grab sooner

The word sequence in Paragraph (1) is closest in meaning to...... a) Improvement b) Experience c) Success d) Order

The word major in Paragraph (4) is closest in meaning to...... a) Usual b) Possible c) Important d) Different

How much did life expectancy increase in Latin America between 1960 and 2010? a) almost 25 years b) almost 20 years c) almost 15 years d) almost 10 years

What was the average life expectancy at birth in Sub-Saharan Africa in 1970? a) about 45 b) about 50 c) about 55 d) about 60

Which two materials were used to build tall buildings in the 19th century? a) iron and concrete b) steel and brick c) iron and steel d) wood and concrete

What were the first two examples of skyscrapers in the United States? a) The Chrysler Building and the RCA Building. b) The Woolworth Building and the Empire State Building. c) The Home Insurance Company Building and the Empire State Building. d) The Home Insurance Company Building and the Metropolitan Life Insurance Building.

Which two cities had the first examples of skyscrapers? a) Venice and Chicago. b) Kuala Lumpur and Dubai. c) New York City and Venice. d) New York City and Chicago.

The word consistent in Paragraph (2) is closest in meaning to....... a) routine b) steady c) accurate d) preserved

The word peripheral in Paragraph (3) is closest in meaning to......... a) secondary b) crucial c) annoying d) unimportant

What phrase other than "Spanish Flu" does the writer use to describe the deadly virus of 1918? a) enemy soldiers b) World War I c) familiar disease d) centers of infection

Which of the following statements about the Spanish Flu is an opinion? a) It began in the United States. b) It killed at least 50 million people. c) There were no infections in Antarctica. d) Now it could spread across the world in one day.

How is the view of some experts about the origins of the Spanish Flu different from the most common view? a) They believe there were two types of the virus. b) They believe it started in the United States. c) They believe it was a biological weapon. d) They believe it began in Europe.

What can we understand from the passage about World War I? a) It was a secret war. b) It was the origin of the Spanish Flu. c) It increased deaths from the Spanish Flu. d) It killed between 50 and 100 million people.

What can we understand from the passage about the Spanish Flu? a) Governments lied about it. b) It would spread faster now. c) It will come back in the future. d) Fewer people would die from it now.

According to Passages A and B, which invention led to industrialization? a) Steel b) steam engine c) water power d) agricultural equipment

What can we understand from Passages A and B about the Industrial Revolution? a) It led to more textile production. b) It was only possible in areas with rivers. c) It began in Europe then spread to the USA. d) It was associated with the Agrarian Revolution.

According to Passages A and B, which change followed the Industrial Revolution? a) People moved to cities. b) Agriculture used more machines. c) The Civil War ended immediately. d) More cotton mills were established.

According to Passages A and B, which industry flourished after the Industrial Revolution? a) Textiles b) Football c) Coal d) Steel

The word suffer in Paragraph (2) is closest in meaning to having............ a) accidents b) problems c) injuries d) Skills

According to Paragraph (3), which of the following is NOT TRUE about the 18-year-old daughter? a) She was born in the U.S. b) She speaks only English very well c) She sometimes misunderstands things in Korean d) She communicates better with her parents than her brother and sister do.

The pronoun they in Paragraph (3) refers to the mother and her a) second daughter b) eldest daughter c) children d) son

How many hours did it take to travel from London to Edinburgh by steam train? 10 12 17 24