Line 6) Mente TOEFL EXERCISE 4: Study each of the passages, and choose the best answers to the questions that follow. PASSAGE ONE (Questions 1-3) sehmore than Until 1996 the Sears Tower was the tallest building inthe world, wits mony oman hundred stories. I is located in Chicago, whose nickname is the Windy oe enbination ofa very tall building ina city with such weather conditions of swaying in the breeze. ‘Ona Sindy day, the top ofthe building can move back and forth as mur) 98 three foot every few eoconds, The inside doors atthe top of the building open and close, an ‘water in sinks sloshes back and forth. 3. It is implied in the passage that the 1, The Sears Tower is probably upper-level doors in the Sears Tower (8) astallas the Emp State cere ed close because (B) no longer the tallest building in (A) the building was poorly the world constructed (©) taller than any other building (B) people go in and out so often {) sill the highest building in the (©) the building moves in the wind world (D) there is water in the sinks 2. It-can be inferred from the passage that Chicago (a) has moderate weather (B) is generally warm (C) has humid weather (D) usually has a lot of windREADING com PASSAGE TWO (Questions 4-6) —— ‘The most common last cake rom the jb of work works with the metal silver His et! sine atleast 700 years old Today, these UG) States and pethaps another mili worldwide. name in they ine With mc Peking wort is Smith, which was Asem oroune hn “A Mor than 33 milion Sic nega ed sling in other Englcrapetnpnae 4, Itcan be inferred from the that family names a 6. In England there are probably — (A) more Smiths than there are in (A)_were always taken from the area » ee ed Sane oe ‘here a family lived (B) more than a million Smiths 3) were short names (©) fewer than a million Smiths had little or no meaning (D) no families with the name of D) could be taken from jobs Smith 5, Which of the following is implied about the Smith family name? (A) Itis definitely not more than 700 years old. (B) It existed 600 years ago. (C) It did not exist 500 years ago, (D) It definitely was not in use 1,000 years ago. Scanned with CamScar178 READING COMPREHENSION PASSAGE THREE (Questions 7-9) ¢ diamond, which is the mediately follows diamony . wr ards seat, corand meaeeaps better nown by he names fis on Candin Pe ed in 0 pe Srey and a a commun at eS 5) called sapphire. found in nature. If small seems bu pre cov 8 ae " .—rti“i*~i™~—~—s—s—C—O—O—O Pek Romie ‘when it formed millions of years ago, then the corundum turned a deep, be Dem en in nec ste eon, a 20 Most people associate blue with sapphires, and certainly whet isities that tarn it blue, i is called sapphire. However, corundum can Other colors—e., green or purple—and still be called sapphire. on. Other chemical substances Jke on a variety of other colors, ‘n corundum contains have a variety 7. Itcan be inferred from the passage 9, Yellow corundum is most likely called that corundum is (a) gold (A) the hardest mineral in the world (B) chromic oxide (B) not as hard as sapphire (©) ruby (©) the second hardest mineral (D) sapphire (D) a rather soft mineral 8. Chromic oxide is probably what color? (A) Clear (B) Blue (©) Red (D) Green Scanned with CamScarLine 6) TOEFL REVIEW EXE] Ghoose the best answers t PASSAGE ONE (Questions 1-5) os close by, as frequent dipping was necessary. aod a arte ote fhe eat CISE (Skill Is 1-4): Fo the questions the READING COMPREHENSION 179 ‘Study each of the pas: ae the passages, and pens pens were made fom gon ethers These aoa and dipped into inkwells, where ae es neeeay oa awl ey “designed” specifically for left of the goose worked best for right- anders because of the way that the feathers arched. Feathers from the right wing were preferred by left-handers, 1, Which of the following is the best title for this passage? (A) Early Ballpoint and Fountain Pens (B) Quill Pens for Lefties and Righties (C) Where Quill Pens Came From (D) Various Uses for Goose Feathers 2, According to the passage, a quill ‘came from (A) atree (B) abird (©) apiece of metal (D) a fountain pen es that a quill pen 3, The passage indicat : eee ink to write could hold enough (a) one or two pages (B) for about one hour (©) acouple ‘of words (D) numerous sent 4, Which of the following is NOT true about quill pens, according to the passage? (A) Leftchanders were unable to use guill pens. (B) Left-handed people generally ‘preferred quills from the right ‘wing. (©) Rightthanders could use quill pens. (D) Right-handed people generally ‘referred quills from the left wing. 5, Tt can be inferred from the passage ‘that quill pens (A) are still wed regularly today {(B) ate preferred over ballpoint Pz {O) ate the best pens for let hande (D) are no longer used much Scanned with CamScar180 Line 6) READING COMPREHENSION PASSAGE TWO (Onestions 6-10) jan calendar ¢ cori The English names ofthe last four months of the Gregorian Corr Dctober Navennner Deveimber) have rather interesting histories TMG Ty mont ealendar, si these month ears calendar i 3 1 twelfth months calendar. The name September comjes from the Latin wor seven.” This month was originally the name of the sever Irom the Latin oct month, Similars, the name Ox November comes from the Latin roves Cnine"; the Latin decom ("ten") 6. The main topic of this passage i (A) the origin of certain month (B) the Gregorian calendar (C) the numbers in Latin (D) ten-and twelve-month calendars 7. The first month on the Gregorian calendar is probably (A) March (B) May (©) January (D) December 8. The passage states that in the original version of the calendar, September was the name of (B) the seventh month (C) the eighth month (D) the ninth month ively. However, thelr names d i not retlect the al septunt, which means, ih rather than the ninth (Ceight"); the name wie December comes from the 9, Ie can be inferred from the passage that November (A) sed to be the ninth month ofthe ‘year (B) is no longer part of the Gregorian calendar (©) has always been the eleventh ‘month (D) was not part of the original Gregorian calendar 10, Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage about December? (A) tis the twelfth month on the Gregorian calendar. (B) Its name is derived from a Latin word. (©) Its meaning comes from the ‘number ten, (D) Ithas 31 days, Scanned with CamScarREADING COMPREHENSION 181 PASSAGE THREE (Questions 11-15) Different types of relationships is parasitism, in which one pane at Rte ving things. On typeof eltonship ne Anexample ofa parasitic win HE ype of barnacle. The acct anshiP ists between the stone crab and sacculina, a Tee ne none cea ge ache He tothe sane cab theca he An example of a symbiotic wlation ample of smbie elaonhi exis beeen the heir and he cats anemone, The anemone ataches iit the cab fan ase crab; it feeds on food that scrapped by the era. The snemone even helps the crt : (in) ee Ips the crab by protecting the crab from other predators with its 11. The subject of this passage is 14. The caliactis anemone (A) two different kinds of (a) is parasite relationships among living () harms the hermit erab things (C) eats into the hermit crab (B) parasitic relationships (D) assists the hermit crab (C) relationships that are mutually beneficial to living things, 15. Which ofthe following can be {D) symbiosis {inferred from the passage? crabs are involved in parasitic 12, Which of the following is NOT true aan - about parasitic relationships? (B) Allcrabs are involved in symbiotic relationships (A) There are two partners ina parasitic relationship, (B) One partner in a parasitic relationship hurts the other (©) The stone crab can be part of 2 parasitic relationship. , (p) A parasitic relationship is usual symbiotic. (©) Some erabs are involved in ‘symbiotic relationships, while others are not (D) Crabs are involved in neither ‘parasitic nor symbiotic relationships. 13, Accord sacculina eat? (A) The stone crab (B) Baracles (C) Food (D) Other parasites bby the crab Scanned with CamScanLine 6) _ READING COMPREHENSION 183 TOEFL EXERCISE 8: Study each of TOEFL EXERCISE &: of the passages, and choose the be ose the best answers to PASSAGE O} (Questions 1-4) ‘When babies are born the wna or thes van ave he ys hae he mein. not on the surface of the it “ Ereases of the itis, Bec: appear blue Instead, itis within the nin on the surface of the iri e there is little n he eyes neiniton ten tricia nso es 1, The word “pigment” in line 2 is 3. The word “permanent’ in line 6 could closest in meaning to best be replaced by (a) skin (a) changeable (B) muscle (B) lasting (© tissue (©) dark (@) color (D) possible 2, The word “surface” in line 2 is closest 4. The word “point € line 7 could best in meaning to be replaced by which of the lowing? (&) top a (B) inside o pa (C) back a (©) Time 0D) oe (D) Place Scanned with CamScar184 READING COMPREHENSION ‘The chili pepper is native to the Americas, but ay feta fact, the worlds worl ‘an extremely popular spice in many cultu species of chili per ore an etree pour ape nar Gan mane specs of hil Pepe, Line some which are quite mild and others whic by hot an Pict ad ice dishes, and even jam and jelly. In the past, chili peppers he een aula Panama, these peppers were used to protect against sharks. 8. “Jam” in line 6 is probably 5. The word “favorite” in line 3 is closest in meaning 10 (a) atype of chili (B) something to eat (A) most popular (B) mort delicious (©) something to wear (C) best known (D) a container for chilies (D) most recognized . : 9. The expression “protect against” in 6. The word “species” in line 3 is closest line 8 could best be replaced by jn meaning 1 which of the following? (4) Jean against (A) Plants (B) hunt for (B) Uses (C) flirt with (© Types (D) defend against (D) Sizes 7. The word “mild” in line 4 could best be replaced by (A) strong tasting (B) cold (©) delicate tasting (D) amiable Scanned with CamScarREADING COMPREHENSION 185, toca ee St ye ren ine best. One of the major 15) with little power in the powerful states, teresting t. © note that it ws wor ofa strong ental geen 1 Cental ats any ofthe Revolutionary War veterans who wSrver he eaeaerong cet nt Becase of ther lots nw (0) whole hey were ts 4a he ame pont pll ae flea ‘There were also fi financial reasons that government. The revoluti Shad ment The ionary congress had ended the war with a large deb and large portion of this debt was in back pay and pension to sles Man x i that with a strong federal government, they had ceo Us) collecting the money owed to thet a erans supported a strong national 10. A “colony” in line 1is 13, Inline 7, "veterans" refers to (A) an independent country (A) government officials (B) a type of government (B) former soldiers (©) adependent area © voters (D) a continent (D) current members of the armed forces 11. The expression “set up" in line 2 could best be replaced by which of the following? 14, The word “Financial” in line 11 is closest in meaning to (a) Defend 1 mons, (B) Organize important (©) Argue about © mitary (D) Protect (D) national “federal” in line 48 15, The word "back" inline 13 could best 12, The word “federal” in Tine + The wort ae i closest in meaning em (A) state a eo: @) Low-income (©) central oe @) new (D) Already earned Scanned with CamScarly each of the passages, ay TOEFL REVIEW EXERCISE (Skills 1-5): Study cach ind choose the best answers to the questions that follow. PASSAGE ONE (Questions 1-9) 5. Geographically, California's diversity is breathtaking, and the states cote Hom north to south is no exception, Measuring 840 miles in length, the cost ons ofthe rugged cliff the Coast Ranges inthe north and wide sandy beaches ne sth, Mong Line the coastline there are two major harbors, one in the north at San Franelsve, He 0 (5) the south at San Diego. Near Humboldt and Monterey are small ( Miidded nosoatdcnth (A) has moe beaches than southern 1, The topic of this passage is er 1) haste same pe of coastline as ” southern California (© ha tower major harbors than California (D) the exceptions in coastal souther California geography (D) has a different coastline from ‘southern California ‘The word “breathtaking” in line 1 bably means 7. According to the passage, where are a the major harbors located in A) breathing California? () amazing ©) stolen (a) In San Diego (©) usual (B) Only in northern California (©) Near Humboldt and Monterey 3. According to the passage, what (D) In the north and in the south ‘measures 840 miles in length? ce 8, Inline 5, “natural harbors" are @) The Coast Ranges, (A) not human-made (©) The rugged clits (B) always small in size (D) The exceptional part of northern (©) evenly shaped California (©) constructed of natural materials 4. The Coast Ranges are probably 9. Which of the following geographical (A) ‘at, sandy areas on the coast of features is NOT mentioned in the California passage? {Bound in southern California (a) cliffs 4 series of mountai (B) Canyons (©) hundreds of miles north of the (©) Beaches (D) Harbors 5. “Harbors” in line 4 are (A) clits ®) ports » (©) beaches () mountains — >cunnea with CamacurPASSAGE TWO (Questions 10-18) eee ote png heen ean ahaa sting themed ck le exp 12 Up a tree a rather easy the tree, these claws are not ver 10, The main idea of the passage is that a cats really are silly anim: ® ly animals, cats have good reason tohave for thet cats enjoy climbing trees Cats’ sharp clas are unnecess for survival aid © ) 11. The passage indicates that some people think that cats are silly because the cats (A) have funny-looking claws (B) frighten other cats, (© climb trees and cannot get down {D) are unable to rescue other cats 12, The word “rescued” in line 3 is closest in meaning to (a) left (B) saved (©) scared (D) tired 18, The expression “in seality-tn ine 4 could best be replaced by (A) in contrast (B) in fact (©) in agreement {D) inall probability 14, The word “hooked” in Hine 5 is closest in meaning t© (a) curved (B) straightened (© sharpens (D) shortened cs ne punts cust putin hr ly ih hat hove inven sens a ten ly hy ae re ao ens reality reason hen cry sadly until they are rescued He cana frst no nt a ns Aah rok net hat hs Yk Howson cme cmt tok on 15, According to the passage ca CANNOT. mae : (A) climb up tree (B) getstuckinateee (© eqreally (D) climb down easily 16. The passage states that a cat gets stuck in a tree because (a) itiserying (B) of the shape of its claws (©) itdoes not know how to elim (D) itis afraid of other cats 17, This implied in the passage that if ‘cat tries to climb down a tree, it will (a) be able to doit easily (B) move very quickly (©) ety to other cats (D) perhaps fall 18, The word “helpful” in line 7 could best be replaced by (a) friendly. (B) useful (©) nice (D) sincere Scanned with CamScarfates as the new “safety PASSAGE THREE (Questions 19-27) ae the United farthing bicycles, one Tin the 1890s, bicycles became quite popular in the UNE, bicycles replaced the older penny-tarshing bieyles.O7 0° 2x very stable they tree! nas uc lrger than the oer and hese IEYSS 7s were aa In is Line were alvays falling over On the new ‘safe and they were much easier to contro : 7 (5) they were mh a i sae Bie oe atthe time a ee ait tte losing we riding the BIEVEES Te Tead Fare ong al skirts that did not go well with BICSCIeS- a aged from Moights in ther skirts to Keep their skirts from blowing uP; OWS" ee rete that (10) tong skirts o bloomers, which were long, full, wide pants, bat Se rs and blosmers were inappropriate for women to wear in fact, Some MeN TA oraye magazines of the day criticized the new bicycle lashion as a dane measures” in line 7 could cage is mainly abou 13, The word “measur 19. The passage ly about Th won ey (A) the popularity of safety bicycles, hhey had to take even among women (a) counts (B) the differences between safety (B) numbers ‘and penny-farthing bicycles (©) steps (©) women's fashions in the (D) problems inetenthcentary ates that twas (©) thelackof tabiy ofthe 24. The passage indicates penny farthing bles Eeomable in the 1890s for women ‘owen 20, According to the passage, the es peony ting oe bad OH tong irs (© small hats (A) two small wheels (B) two large wheels (D) men's clothing (©) wo equal wheels (D) two unequal wheels 25. It is implied in the passage that lead is ai Tewort“mblé inne bast ene in meaning to (C) delicate (A) dangerous (©) light & ecpemive © be 26. In line 10, “bloomers” are (D) steady (A) shirts 7 22. Which of the following is NOT true (B) skirts waite ols © has (A) Ithad equal wheels. ie. (B) It was fairly simple to control. 27. Itis lied ir . imple ny (©) It preceded the penny-farthing news; : oe : Sets ec eon (©) tt became popula in the 1890s. (A) should wear bloomers (B) should not ride bicycles {ould not wear long, ul skirts ‘ould always follow the fashion bes: >eunnea with Cam>curTOEFL EXERCISE 6: Study each of the passages and choose the best answers to the questions that follow. PASSAGE ONE (Questions 1-3) A geyser occurs when rainwater seeps into the grouns ~ the swtilce heats it, The rainwater then turns into steam. The pressurized steam rises to the surface and bursts out as a geyser: Line Yellowstone National Park has more geysers than all of the rest of the world (5) together. The most famous of these geysers is Old Faithful, which erupts in a high arc of steam about once an hour. ‘There have not been any volcanic eruptions in the Yellowstone area for 70,000 years. However, the existence of the geysers is proof that the area is volcanically active. and volcanic magma beneath 1. Where in the passage does the author 3. Where in the passage does the author mention what heats the water in a state how long it has been since a geyser? volcano erupted at Yellowstone? (A) Lines 1-2 (A) Lines 2-3 (B) Line 4 (B) Lines 5-6 (©) Lines 5-6 (C) Line7 (D) Line 7 (D) Line 8 2. The author indicates how often Old : Faithful erupts in (A) lines 1-2 (B) line 4 (C) lines 5-6 (D) line 7 >cannea win Cthhscar) )) constellation Gemini received its PASSAGE TWO (Questions 4-7) By 1963 the one-man spa ‘and NASA (the National Acrne snollenpe. That new challence Sian one, $0 that i would tests ‘An appropriate name was Project Gemini, The name “Ge cone of the constellations of sta of the name. “Gemini” comes fro no other bright stars close by, "ARE Was 10 send two men into space al be possible to conduct a wide vari found for that new project: the new project ¥ mini” might seem appropriate ws in the sky, but that is not the real reason for om the Latin word geminus, which means name becauis and those stars s¢ new the same time, ratber y of new maneuvers 27 was called because it is the ywin.” The. consists of two very bright stars with cm like twins. The NASA project received its name because ‘because of the number of men who would be together in the space capsule orbiting the Earth. 4, Where in the passage does the author state what the initials NASA represent? (A) Lines 1-3 (B) Lines 6-7 (© Line 9 (D) Lines 11-13 5. Where in the passage does the author describe NASAS new challenge after Project Mercury? (A) Lines 3-5 (B) Lines 6-7 (C) Line 9 (D) Lines 11-13 6. The author explains the derivation of the word “Gemini” in (A) lines 1-3 (B) lines 6-7 (©) line 9 (D) lines 11-13 7. Where in the passage does the author describe the composition of the Gemini constellation? (A) Lines 3-5 (B) Lines 6-7 (© Line9 (D) Lines 10-11 Scanned with CamScarLine (5) (0) (15) 20) PASSAGE THREE (Questions 8-12) crican histo! ‘One of the best-known stories in American history flag of the United States—is believed by a number of questionable. The official story goes as follows: In 17 ‘came to the workshop in Philadelphia where Betsy Ross ssy Ross created the fir, at Bet 7 ars to be somewhat lars 10 ded George Washington at inclu 78 a aro in yorked a3 a seamstess they id asked if Betsy could make i. s and stripes on it an Brought a drawing of ag with stars and stripes ona gress on June ‘The flag with the stars and stripes was defi 1777. In the minutes on that day there is a resolution accept 13 stripes as the official lag of the nation. However, there as the one who had made the flag. a flag with 13 stars and acceptin see rio mention of Betsy Ross {erence to Betsy Ross as the one who he first time that there is a documented re Does : ‘when her grandson gave a speech to the made the flag came more than a century later Philadelphia Historical Society indicating that t ‘a hundred years that grandmother Betsy had made the fi enthusiastically supported the stor: Betsy Ross's house was res it was opened to the public as a memorial to Betsy Ross. torians dispute this story, and certainly no one has been able to come up House, an: ‘Many: hen he passed down the story or : irst flag. Philadelphians S oed and renamed Flag with indisputable proof that it was Betsy who made the first flag. This much is known about Betsy Ross: She did exist, she was a seamstress, and she id sometimes make flags for the ships of the Pennsylvania State Navy. Ifthe story about the first flag is not completely true—and who is to know at this point—at least it makes a good story. 8. Where in the passage does the author mention a group that came to visit Betsy Ross? (A) Lines 1-3 (B) Lines 4-6 (©) Lines 7-8 (D) Lines 9-10 9. Where in the passage does the author state when the flag was adopted by Congress? (A) Lines 1-3 (B) Lines 4-6 (©) Lines 7-9 (D) Lines 11-14 10. The author describes the first historical reference to Betsy Ross as the creator of the first U.S. flag in (A) lines 446 ) lines 9-10 (©) limes 11-14 ©) lines 1718 11. The author discusses how Philadelphians responded to the Betsy Ross story in (A) lines 9-10 (B) lines 14-16 (©) lines 17-18, (D) lines 20-21 12. Where in the passage does the author discuss how historians have reacted to the Betsy Ross story? (A) Lines 8-9 (B) Lines 11-14 (© Lines 17-18, () Lines 19-29 Scanned with CamScarTOEFL REVIEW EXERCIgE se the best answ. Eck answers to dae lls 136 READING COMPREHENSION 193. ): Study cach of the passages, and Westions that follow. PASSAGE ONE (Questions 1-10) 1. This passage mainly discusses (a) the lifes ofthe de (B) the sessons af he yea {© the antlers ofthe deer () how antlers are used 2. Ther call a inna (A) sess antes to recognize others: Zs (B) hs many epecen {© has antlers {D) has to ight for ts mates 3. The word “adorn” in line 1 is closest in meaning to which of the following? (a) Cover (B) Decorate (©) Bother (D) Hide 4, The word “primarily” in line 2 is closest in meaning to (a) primitively (B) only (©) mainly (D) once 5, It is NOT mentioned in the Passtee that the deer uses its antlers (a) to battle other deer {B) to get a mate (©) to become a leader (D) to climb branches 6. In which month would a deer in North America probably have short, soft, velvety antlers? (A) May (B) December (©) October (D) January 7. The word “velvety” inline 5 could ‘best be replaced by (a) soft ®) long © gry (D) coarse 8. The word “solid” in line 6 could best bbe replaced by which of the following? (a) Firm (B) Thin (©) Leafy () Tiny 9, Tn winter the mature antlers (a) are soft knobs (B) come off {C) are covered with velvety hair (D) begin again 10, Where in the passage does the author explain how a deer uses its antlers? (A) Lines 2-3 (B) Lines 45 (©) Line 6 (D) Line 7 Scanned with CamScar194 READING COMPREHENSION IGE TWO (Questions 11-20) (rapid eye moveme! ‘This type of sleep generally occurs perinds of time ranging from five mi Line periods of REM sleep become longer (5) "Physical changes occur in the NREM (non-rapid e Iheart rate increases, Accompanying these physical chang imiovement) sleep 0 R fs the name implies, the eyes oar * in the body is a very important characteristic ie EM sleep. Breathing becomes faster, the ep, in tes for each occurrence. The ight progress person has transitioned from 's begin to move quickly, of REM sleep, It is during REM sleep that dreams occur: 11. The subjeet ofthis passage is (A) the human need for REM sleep (B) physical changes in the human (©) the characteristics of REM sleep (D) why people sleep 12, According to the passage, how often does REM sleep occur in one night? (A) Once (B) Twice (C) Four or five times (D) Forty times 13. AREM sleep period of forty minutes ould most likely be which period of REM sleep? Peridot (A) The first period (B) The second period (©) The third period ©) The fourth period 14, The word “progresses” in line 4 is closest in meaning to (A) continues (B) darkens. (©) falls (D) sleeps 15, The word “transitioned” in line 3 could best be replaced by which of the following? (A) Breathed (B) Increased (C) Fallen (D) Moved 16. The N in NREM probabh ly stands f¢ which of the following words? (A) Nine (B) Non (©) Name (©) Night Scanned with CamScarcording to the passage 17. Ace Passage, all of the following occur during REM slave EXCEPT that (A) the rate of breathing increases (B) the heart rate speeds up (©) the eyes remain steady (D) dreams ake place 18, The word “Accompanying” in line 8 could best be replaced by which of the followi (A) Along with (B) In spite of (©) Incontrast to (D) Because of READING COMPREHENSION 195 19. Where in the passage does the author discus the length of periods of REM sleep? (W) Line 1 (B) Lines 2-3 (©) Vines 6-7 (D) Lines 8-9 20. The author mentions a nonphysical occurrence during REM sleep in (a) line 1 (B) lines 3-4 (© lines 5-6 (D) lines 8-9 Scanned with CamScarLine 6) CO) 15) ints department of a large | PASSAGE THREE Ouest0ns 2120) a ne at et of a eee a eee Ve In the 19305, Chester F. Caton ms or problem I eth legal ! electronics firm in New York City: One of of time and expense involved in getting Pal documents, and the only ways to get them et photographer. Either way of copying patents (0 He came up with the idea for a machine that efficiently. He researched the idea in the period on developing a machine that used a light, powder to duplicate images on paper: ents copied: Pat copied Were Took a lot o ‘would copy library and ise ‘The result of this October 22, 193% mee penis produced the first xerographie copy on October 22, 1° Frerox," which is derived rom a word meaning “20 WUE. nelpul in the Carin fel that he hada goodies ne hat wot ee Thay business world. He tried to sel his idea to a num were not terribly interested in his machine. He W: the machine from a nonprofit institute, and a few small family-owned company. This small company gre Corporation, and both Carlson and Xerox became rather 21. This passage is mainly about 24, (A) Carlson's job in a patent office (B) how the Xerox machine works (C) Carlson's success in business (D) the development of the Xerox ‘machine Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem that Carlson encountered in getting patents copied? (A) The time needed for copying (B) The expense ofthe copying (©) The length of the patents (D) The dependability of the photographers 2. 26, 23, The word “expense” in line 3 is closest jin meaning to (A) cost ©) difficuty ©) legality (D) payment er ble to get some help in developing sears later he sold the Process toa into the giant Xerox wealthy in the process chew!” in line 7 is, to which of the The word “rese closest inn following? (A) Searched for (B) Came up with (©) Looked for information about (D) Returned to Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of the machine that Carlson developed? (A) Alight (B) A charged plate (©) Powder (D) A typewriter Itcan be inferred from th that Carlson be; mee machine" began work on the (A) 1930 (B) 1935 (©) 1938 (D) 1941 witn anil27, The passage indicates that th corporations that Carlson tr; his process to large ied to sell (A) were family owned (B) were nonprofit institutions (©) helped to develop the process (D) did not want to buy his machine 28. The word “giant” in line 16 could best be replaced by (A) monster (B) tiny (©) familiar (D) huge READING COMPREHENSION — 197 29. Where in the passage does the author indicate what a patent is? (A) Lines 1-2 (B) Lines 3-5 (©) Lines 6-7 (D) Lines 9-11 30, The author describes what happened to the company that eventually bought Carlson's process in (a) lines 1-2 (B) lines 9-11 (©) lines 13-14 (D) lines 16-17 Scanned with CamScar