Diagnostic TestReading Comprehension Tray In this section of the test, you will read 3 texts and answer 18 questions. Choose the eee ee ae me eee ae Erm Before you start, read the sample text and the questions below. ‘Sample Text Exercise is important in keeping a person healthy, as people who exercise have stronger and more able bodies. People who exercise are far less likely to have heart disease, obesity, and a variety of other diseases. Exercise also releases serotonin, a chemical in the brain that makes people feel good. Not only can exercise keep the body healthy, but it can keep the mind healthy, too. | ‘Sample Question 1 What is this text mostly about? (A) Strong bodies (B) Chemicals in the brai (©) How to exercise the brain (D) The importance of exercise The correct answer is (D), “The importance of exercise.” ‘Sample Question 2 ‘What does serotonin do? (A) Prevents obesity (B) Keeps the body healthy (C) Makes people feel good (D) Helps the body exercise The correct answer is (C), “Makes people feel good.” (GOON TO THE NEXT PAGE Diagnostic Test riviet.com 15DUET urea Cd Questions 1-4 are about the following announcement. : Parent-Teacher Conference On Thursday, September 22, we are going to have a day where parents can come and meet their children’s teachers. There will be several meetings and events throughout the day. Thope you can make it to some or all of them. Thank you very much. Principal Edward Shiner 10:00-11:00 A.M. English Parent Meetings Mrs. Crowe 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Math Parent Meetings ‘Mr. Simpson 12:00-1:00 PM. Science Parent Meetings ‘Mr. Flanders 1:00-2:00 PM. Lunch and Speech Presentation Ms. Fox Presentation and Athletics: Demonstration Coach Kay After-School Programs Parent Activities Mr. Magoo — All parents must send notes to school with their children saying if they are going to come. We need to know how many meetings to schedule and how much food to make. — We would like all parents to participate in the final activity, so make sure to wear comfortable clothing, ‘GOON TO THE NEXTPAGE Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate +1. Who will lead the English meetings? (A) Mr: Magoo (B) Mrs. Crowe (C) Mr. Flanders (D) Mr. Simpson | 3 Who is leading the last event of the day? | (A) Ms. Fox (B) Coach Kay (C) Mr. Magoo (D) Edward Shinner 2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned | 4- What do the parents need to have for the in the announcement? (A) English Activity (B) Athletics Activity (C) Parent Meetings (D) After-School Science Fair final activity? (A) A note from home (B) A pair of sneakers (C) Comfortable clothes to wear (D) A bottle of water and a packed lunch [oomoTeierm> Diagnostic Test 17 = 5—_ @ 18 Questions 5-10 are about the following article. q + Last weekend, the seventh grade went to New York City and watched The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. It was our school’s first ever trip to Broadway and was a really fun time. The music was very well done, The actors were talented singers and very good dancers. 5 The set itself was artistic and amazing. Being at a Broadway musical was a very unique experience. We had really good seats in the theater, so we could see everything perfectly Plus, our seats were really comfortable. After the musical was over, we went to eat pizza. New York pizza is very famous and it was delicious. The restaurant was really busy. We had to wait a long time to sit down and © eat, While we were waiting, we went outside to Central Park. There was a group of acrobats putting on a show for everyone to watch. They jumped and flipped so high and fast. It was almost as impressive as watching The Phantom of the Opera. After we had pizza, we went to our hotel and had an awesome night together as a class. We played games in the hotel’s recreation room. It was so much fun going to New York, and we 15 are sad that our trip had to end. Next year, the sixth-graders will be going to New York to see a Broadway show. We hope they get to see The Phantom of the Opera, but we are sure any show they watch will be great, (GOONTOTHENETPRGE> Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate = Reading Comprehension5. What would be the best title for the article? (A) The Seventh Grade Goes to New York (B) The Sixth Grade Goes to New York (©) Eating New York Pizza in Central Park (D) The Sixth and Seventh Grades Go to New York 6. What is suggested about The Phantom of the Opera? (A) It was sad and scary. (B) It was the trip's main event. (C) It was hard to watch from their seats. (D) It was in the New York Opera House, In line 4, the word talented is closest in meaning to E (A) quiet (B) illegal (© gifted (D) doubtful 10. In line 12, the word impressive is closest in meaning to : (A) funny (B) boring (©) exciting (D) uninteresting . In line 16, the word they refers to (A) the trips (B) everyone (C) Broadway shows (D) the sixth-graders According to the article, what will the sixth-grade students do next year? (A) They will go to a show in New York. (B) They will go to see The Phantom of the Opera. (C) They will go to the New York Opera House (D) They will go to New York and watch acrobats, triviet aoe) (GOONTOTHENETPAGE> = DiagnosticTest 19PART 3. Questions 11-18 are about the following passage. o Narwhals are a kind of whale that not many people have ever seen. That's because they live in the coldest waters on Earth, the Arctic Ocean. This sea water is so cold that much of it has tumed into ice. Narwhals eat fish that live on the ocean floor and can dive 1,500 meters to find their prey. It's very cold down there, but the narwhal’s body is built to withstand extremely cold temperatures. Narwhals are smaller than other whales but they are still large. They can weigh up to 1,600 kilograms and are 4 to 5 meters long. They are usually white and black colored. As they get older, their skin gets lighter. Narwhals have something very special. Each narwhal has a tusk that grows straight out into a spear. These tusks can be over 2 meters long. These long, sharp tusks make the narwhal look much longer than itis Narwhals have been used as food by people for a long time. For native people in the Far North called Inuits, they are a good source of fat during the cold winters. Inuit people used to hhunt them with spears from small boats. Now, they have a different way of hunting them Many use modern motorboats to chase them and rifles to kill them, When a narwhal is caught, the entire whale including its tusk is used. The narwhal’s tusk is a very valuable possession. Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading ComprehensionPART 3 11. What is the main topic of the passage? (A) Life in the Arctic Ocean (B) Ancient Inuits” hunting habits (C) Value of narwhal whales’ tusks (D) The narwhal whale in the Aretic Ocean. According to the passage, what do narwhal whales eat? (A) Plants tha (B) Animals living on polar ice caps ow near the ice (C) Organisms that are good at diving (D) Animals that live on the bottom of the . In line 2, the word it refers to (A) the cold (B) the polar area (© the sea water (D) the narwhal |. In line 11, the word native is closest in meaning to o (A) local (B) expert (©) foreign (D) ancient 15, What do narwhals NOT look like? (A) Whales with long spears (B) Animals with white and black skin (©) Dolphins with long sword-like ta (D) Sea mammals with very heavy bodies Why are “Inuits” mentioned in the passage? (A) To show who use narwhals as food (B) To explain how they like to use the narwhal tusks (©) To give an example of people who worship the narwhal (D) To prove they were the first people to write about narwhals In line 14, the word chase is closest in meaning to a (A) call (B) cheat (©) follow (D) protect ‘What can be inferred about the narwhal’s tusk? (A) Itis very heavy. (B) Ithas special powers. (© Itis worth a lot of money. (D) People do not like to keep them. Diagnostic TMain Idea Questions Detail Questions Vocabulary Questions Pronoun Referent Questions Author’s Purpose Questions Inference Questions Rhetorical Structure Questions Question Types ert Be en eRe CoM cu ees an should be looked at in a specific way. For each question type, you will be able to see Pee ee ee Me Ra ae oe eu RR at oan) DR ee ace ee iy mR help you answer correctly. All questions are accompanied by a full explanation of each CeraMain Idea Questions ‘A "Main Idea, question asks you for the main topic of a passage. Your job is to show you understand the general subject of the reading, "Main Idea, questions start like this: * What is the best title for the story? * What would be the best / most suitable headline for the article? * Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage? * What title is best for...? What would be the best title for...? What is the... mostly / mainly about? Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading Comprehension(EEA Find the Topic Sentence The main idea of a reading passage is in the topic sentence. The topic sentence is usually found in the first few sentences of a reading passage. The topic sentence summarizes the main idea, explaining what the author will write about for the rest of the passage, Note: Be careful when reading stories in the TOEFL Junior Test. Stories do not have topic sentences, Most biologists study living things that we know are real, but a few try to learn about animals that have not been proven to exist yet. This job belongs to scientists called crypto-zoologists. Their job is to confirm if unknown animals, or cryptids, really do exist. They have found evidence that animals like Bigfoot might be real and they've even proven that some cryptids, such as the giant squid, do live in the world, Question Whaat is the passage mainly about? (A) Bigfoots (B) Cryptids (©) Biologists (D) Crypto-zoologistsFind Keywords You'll find keywords in the topic sentence. Keywords are usually events, names, places, ideas or other nouns that have to do with the main idea. These keywords will be repeated throughout the passage, drawing attention to the main idea. To find keywords, search the passage for repeated words and phrases. These words and phrases are likely connected to the main idea. Also, look for keywords in the answer choices. A correct answer choice will have the same keywords (or synonyms of the keywords) as those in the topic sentence. =a Excerpt Last Friday, the eighth-grade classes from West Hill Middle School and East Hill | Middle Schoo! buried a time capsule in the city park. Each student wrote a letter describing what they think the future will be like. All the letters were placed into the time capsule and buried. Each child could also add an item of personal importance to the time capsule if they chose to. Many included drawings, CDs, photographs, and even clothing items. The time capsule was a 2-foot by 2-foot plastic box. It was built to last for a long time, Mr, Dysokos, an engineer who lives in West Hill, volunteered to design and build the capsule. Mr. Dysokos was asked to include his own letter about the future. The city mayor joined the school principals to make a speech about the future of our city’s children. Afterwards, the mayor explained that the time capsule will stay buried for the next twenty-five years. Twenty-five years from now, the city will host a reunion event. At the event, the adult children and their families will unbury the capsule and read their letters to see if they were right about the future. Joe, a student from West Hill, said, “I predict that schools won't use printed books. Instead, they'll use computers. I can’t wait to see if it comes true!” Newspaper Article 26 Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading ComprehensionQuestion What would be the most suitable headline for the article? (A) Students Bury Time Capsule (B) Mayor Makes a Speech in City Park (C) East Hill Students Make Time Capsule (D) Dreams Come True for Schoolchildren Garin Seo ee tee eet aM ete teen) Gee ae ota ect ete aa ‘the park. The mayor gid make a speech, but this is only a detail, which makes choice (8) incorrect, Choice (C) ignores the West Hill students. Lastly, choice (D) is about something we don't know yet. Unit 1 + Main Idea Questions 20www.nhantriviet.com Read for a Conclusion ‘A conclusion is the final two to three sentences that summarize a passage. Find the key ideas shared by the topic sentence and the conclusion. ed Dear Aunt Ellen, How have you been? I know we have not talked in a long time, but I wanted to invite you to my school’s awards ceremony. It will be held on June 21 at 6:00 PM. in our school’s gym. I know you know where it is since you went to Saint Mary’s School yourself. If you are wondering, I will be getting an award for having excellent grades. I am also being awarded for winning the school science fair. Please e-mail me back telling me if you are going to come to the ceremony because Mom needs to buy tickets. It would be great to see you there. Bye for now, Aunt Ellen. Cindy ‘Question ‘What is this e-mail mainly about? (A) A visit to Saint Mary’s school (B) An award for excellent grades (C) An award for a science fair project (D) An invitation to an awards ceremony Grrr See a ene a eee summary of the main point (Hints 2 and 3). Cho ‘Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading ComprehensionECQUIZEN Example Question Read the following passage and answer the question. a Board games have been a popular way to pass time for all of recorded history. Today, the most well-known board game is chess. The game is played on a chessboard, a two- colored 64-square grid. Each player starts with 16 pieces, The goal of the game is to take the other player's king piece. This happens when a king is attacked by the other player's pieces. If there is no way to stop the king from being taken, the king is in checkmate and the game is finished, ® Chess is based on an old Indian game but was changed by Europeans in the fifteenth century into the game we know and love today. Over the years, players have created many strategies to help them defeat their opponents. Now, computers are being used to make chess-playing programs. The best players in the world practice against the computer to improve their skills and test their abilities. However, the programs have become so good that computers are starting to beat world champion chess players! Question What is this passage mainly about? (A) Checkmating in chess (B) The board game chess (C) Chess computer programs (D) How to defeat opponents in chess Explanation Cece ee eLieteleipeniyhes Nic er cu en mad {0) is not mentioned in the passage. Using Hint 1, we find the topic sentence, which says that bcs edie asa toaaadbanaaciad Sel Unit 1 + Main Idea Question:CED Practice Test Question 1 is about the following e-mail. 1 Dear Dixie, I got the flowers you sent to me, so I'm sending you this e-mail to tell you how thankful I am. Being in the hospital is so boring. I have been very sad and lonely since my operation. Sometimes I see my family, but they are very busy with school and work. So, when I got your flowers, it cheered me up right away. I know I will only be in here for another week, but I miss you and the rest of our friends a lot. I wish I'd never gone on that school snowboarding trip. Then, I could still be at school with you guys. Can you thank Mary and Hannah for writing in the card for me, please? Their 1» messages were really cute, Thanks again for everything, and I hope I can see you all soon, Love, Melanie ‘Question 1. What would be the best title for this e-mail? (A) A Letter of Thanks (B) My Stay at the Hospital (©) An E-mail to You and Melanie (D) Why I Am Not at School Today iantriviet.com Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading ComprehensionQuestion 2 is about the foll wing story. +A very long time ago, there lived a great king. The king was kind to everyone he met, He was good to his people and helped those in need. One day, the king found a man who was lost in the forest. The king knew the forest well, so he helped the man get back to his home, As luck would have it, the man was the servant of a very powerful wizard. To thank the king, the wizard gave him one wish. The king wished everything he touched would tum into gold. The wizard asked, “Are you sure you want that wish?” The king said yes. Once the wish was granted, the king touched an apple. Poof! The apple became gold. T’'m going to be the richest king in history,” the king thought, Weeks passed, and the king grew very rich. He thought he was the happiest king alive. One » day, the king’s daughter came to visit him. She had married a prince from a faraway country. She missed her father so much that she jumped into his arms when she saw him. Forgetting all about his golden touch, the king hugged his daughter back. Instantly, she was tumed into gold. Right away he ran into the forest to find the wizard. After hours of searching, the king » found the wizard and begged him for help. The wizard looked at the king with sad eyes. He said, “I asked if you were sure. I cannot take the wish back.” The king felt terrible. He had changed his only child into a golden statue. For the rest of his life, he turned things into gold but always knew all the gold in the world would never make him as happy as his loving daughter had. Question 2. What would be the best title for this story? (A) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (B) The Man with a Golden Touch (©) Be Careful What You Wish for (D) Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining COME Unit 1+ Main Idea Questions 31Question 3 is about the following passage. 4 + In many countries around the world, people learn to speak at least two different languages. In the United States of America, people are expected to learn English and sometimes choose to learn Spanish, English is the primary language, or first language, used in the U.S.A. Over 81 percent of the population speaks English. That is over 250 million people. Furthermore, up to 96 percent of American citizens claim they can speak English well or very well. English is the language that is used in schools and on television. It is widely used all over the U.S.A. The less popular language is Spanish. About 12 percent of Americans speak Spanish fluently. The large number of Spanish speakers means the U.S.A. has the fifth largest Spanish-speaking population in the world. You may think 37 million people is a lot less than 250 million, but remember that the U.S.A. borders Mexico, a Spanish-speaking country. Knowing Spanish is very helpful to Americans who want to work with Spanish speakers or travel into South America, While many other languages like French, Chinese, and Italian are spoken in America, English and Spanish are the primary languages. If you plan on visiting, it is probably best to brush up on your English first. If you can also speak Spanish, your visit will be even better! Question 3. What is the main topic of the passage? (A) The languages of the U.S.A. (B) English speaking in the U.S.A. (C) Spanish-speaking populations (D) Americans who speak Spanish Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate = Reading ComprehensionQuestion 4 is about the following passage. Ds ' Pencils are writing instruments made from graphite surrounded by a casing. Many students use pencils in school because the graphite can easily be erased from a sheet of paper. Pencils, however, have not always been the way they are today. Sometime during the 1500s, a lot of graphite was discovered in England. The English found that the graphite could make gray marks and used it to mark their sheep. Soon they realized that graphite could also be used to write on paper. Since graphite is soft and easily broken, they covered it with sheepskin or wrapped it in string, It was the Italians who thought of putting graphite inside of a wooden casing. An Italian carpenter couple, named Simonio and Lyndiana Bernacotti, originally created a wooden pencil so that they could mark wood while they were working. These pencils were flat and much different from the pencils we have today. Then, an American, named Ebenezer Wood, came up with the modern wooden casing. This casing is a hexagon or octagon. In 1858, erasers would be attached to pencils. it was believed that only solid graphite could be used for pencils, but the only solid graphite supply is in England. People eventually understood that they could use impure » graphite mixed with clay. Also, the original wooden pencil casings were always made from red cedar, When the supply of red cedar started to run out, people realized they could use another kind of cedar as well. Question 4, Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage? (A) Graphite Discoveries (B) The History of Pencils (C) Pencils Around the World (D) The Inventors of the Pencil Unit 1+ Main Idea Questia 33Detail Questions Part 1 ‘Factual Detail, Questions "Factual Detail, questions start with a question word — why, where, who, when, which, what, ‘or how. They are the most common question type on the TOEFL Junior. "Factual Detail questions ask you to find specific details in a reading passage. ‘Factual Detail, questions start like this: + Who will..? * Where wil...take place? * Why does / did...do...? ‘Which of the following is true about...? ‘Which of the following statements does paragraph...support? What time wil...do...2 ‘According to paragraph..., which / when / where / how...? In paragraph..., what does the author say about...” Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading Comprehension(LIER take Notes A good idea is to wri down any names, dates, places, and keywords from the topic sentence you see in the passage. You should also note where you found them in the passage, so you can look back quickly for more information. Below are examples of passage excerpts in note form There are only a few children’s authors who are as popular as Robert Munsch. He has written over fifty books, many of them being bestsellers. ‘There are four stages in a butterfly’s life cycle. It starts as an egg, hatches into a caterpillar, and then forms a cocoon. In the cocoon, it changes into a butterfly. Hey Sarah, Twanted to e-mail you as soon as I found out. My family is moving so I can be closer to school. We're moving to Highland Road. You live on Green Hills Avenue, right? | Those streets are really close. We'll be neighbors! I'm sending you a map too, so you can see! ‘Talk to you later, Janie Munsch — children’s author, fifty kids books, bestsellers Possible Answer Choice: Munsch is a bestselling children’s author. Butterfly Life — four stages cocoon, butterfly egg, caterpillar, Possible Answer Choice: ‘The third stage is the cocoon, Janie — moving to Highland Road Sarah — living on Green Hills Avenue = neighbors Possible Answer Choice: Sarah and Janie will live close together. Unit 2 + Detail Questions 35Find Keywords, Synonyms and Vocabulary % Note: Finding keywords is explained in Unit 1: “Main Ideas. Knowing where the keywords are wil help yout + check that your "Main ideas anewer is correct. + find the approximate locations of important: "Factual Detalles Because details explain important points of the main idea, keywords from the topic sentence and the question are usually found close to important details. So, finding keywords means finding details. ‘A synonym of a word is a different word with the same definition. For example, synonyms of “cold” are “chilly,” “freezing,” and “frigid.” They all mean the same thing. Watch out for synonyms. You don't want to miss important information because a keyword is disguised as its synonym peers ‘The tiniest mammal on Earth is the Kitti’s Hog-Nosed Bat, which is also called the bumblebee bat. Bumblebee bats are only as long as adult thumbs and weigh just 2 grams. They have pig-like noses, small eyes and big ears. Their fur is red, brown, or gray. The only places in the world you can see these little bats are in the western parts of ‘Thailand and Myanmar. They live in caves near rivers and eat mostly flies and spiders. The bats do not go out to eat very much. They only leave their caves for an hour a day. Hunting for food can be difficult for these mini bats. If it rains or becomes too cold, the bats cannot fly. The female bumblebee bat has only one baby a year, so it is difficult for their populations to grow. Another problem they face is the destruction of their homes. People are cutting down the forests they hunt in and disturbing their nests. The most minuscule mammal in the world is now at risk of extinction, Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate » Reading ComprehensionQuestion Where can you find bumblebee bats? (A) Eastern Thailand (B) Western Myanmar (©) Eastern Myanmar and Thailand (D) Western Myanmar and Thailand Explanation Re ae er ee era ue ea Using Hint 2, we find that the keywords (Kitt's Hog-Nosed Bat, bumblebee bats, these litle bats, Se ECE eee Unit 2 + Detail Questions 37Find Evidence If an answer choice is true, there is evidence to support it in the reading passage, Match answer choices to details from the passage and choose the answer which fits the details best. Sa Grea Last week, Joanie Sherer took the gold medal in the 100-meter race at the school’s track | and field competition. Joanie, a tenth-grade student in Mr. Yates’s class, was the only junior in the race. She competed against five senior girls but still managed to win first place. When we asked her how she did it, she said, “I’ve been running races for over five years. I won because of how much I’ve been practicing.” No one at the school knew Joanie had been training so much. This information made the senior girls feel much better about their loss. Sara, last year’s winner, told us, “We never expected to lose to a junior, but she worked hard for the win.” Here at the School Chronicle, we ‘expect Joanie will make front-page news again. School Newspaper Article Question What is true about Sara? (A) She expected to lose to a junior. (B) She wants to be an Olympic runner. (C) She won the 100-meter race last year. (D) She won the 100-meter race this year. ] | | § Eau EAE The correct answer is (C) Find the keyword *s oe. > eens Jsing Hint Sc eterna = ee nea i 5 i 2 ao | 3 i z 5 { 38 Master TOEFL Junior intermediate + Reading Comprehension(ECE Example Question Read the following passage and answer the question. 2 The most famous astronaut in the world is Neil Armstrong. Before he was an astronaut, Neil Armstrong served his country in a number of different ways. He began as a pilot for the American Navy during the Korean War. Once the war was over, he went back to school. He finished at the top of his class and decided he wanted to help make planes more powerful, After years of building, testing, and improving planes, the U.S. Air Force asked him to join the space program, A few years later, he became famous for being the first man to walk on the moon. This was during the Apollo 11 space mission of July 20, 1969. He and Buzz Aldrin explored the surface of the moon for two and a half hours. The moon landing is one of the most important events in human history, and Armstrong was a part of it. He will be remembered forever because of his legendary quote, “This is one small step for a man; one giant leap for mankind. Question What is Neil Armstrong most famous for? (A) Walking on the moon (B) Building and testing airplanes (©) His role as a pilot in the Korean War (D) Finishing university with the highest gradesPractice Test Questions 1-3 are about the following story. d 40 Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading Comprehension Once upon a time, there was a young prince. He was very handsome but also very unkind. He was so mean that a witch turned him into a beast. She said, “You will look like a terrible beast as punishment for your unkindness. If you can't find true love by your 30th birthday, you will stay a beast forever!” Many years went by. One cold winter night, the prince heard someone come into his castle. He rushed down the stairs to find a beautiful girl in the hallway. He decided to keep her prisoner. She begged the beast to let her return home. Feeling bad for the girl, he allowed her to walk around the castle, but he did not allow her to go home. Soon, the beast found himself doing kind things for the girl. He was in love with her. But the girl did not love him back. She thought he was cruel for keeping her prisoner. She missed her family and friends. He knew it, but he did not want to let her go. Only a month before his 30th birthday, the beast set her free. He could not see the girl sad any longer. The girl returned home, but she began to miss the beast. She decided to visit him for his birthday. ‘When she arrived, she was shocked to see the beast becoming more animal-like. Knowing nothing of the curse, she did not know what was happening to him. She ran to him and told him, “I missed you! I love you! What is happening?” She held the beast in her arms and gave. him a kiss. At that very moment, the curse was lifted. The beast turned back into a good- looking prince!Question 1, What is the best title for the story? (A) A Beast Finds True Love (B) The Prince Meets the Witch (C) The Beast Holds a Big Birthday Party (D) The Girl Marries the Handsome Prince 2, When will the prince’s curse end? (A) When he finds true love (B) When he learns to be kind (C) When he turns 29 years old (D) When he turns 30 years old 3. Why was the prince turned into a beast? (A) He scared the girl (B) He put the girl in jail. (C) He had a greedy nature (D) He was unfriendly and mean, Ciceae Unit 2 + Detail QuestionsQuestions 4-6 are about the following student essay. As + ‘This summer I traveled around Europe with my family. I liked most of the countries we visited, but I think France is the best country in Europe because of the language, the tourist sites, and the food. ‘The French language is not hard to learn because it is like English. It was easy for me to learn important phrases. French is a popular language worldwide. I can use the French I learned in forty-five different countries. Also, it sounds beautiful! France has some of the best and most popular tourist sites in the world. Some examples are Notre Dame, the Louvre Museum, and the Eiffel Tower. The Louvre is the home of the ‘Mona Lisa, and the Eiffel Tower is the most visited monument in the world. Also, the food is wonderful! There are lots of tasty pastries and cheeses. Al of the food is fresh and delicious. The very best part of eating in France was the desserts. Chocolate ‘mousse and pain au chocolat are the best. If you get a chance to see one country in Europe, I think you should go to France so that you can experience all of these wonderful things! Question 4. What would be the best title for this essay? (A) My Visit to Paris, (B) The Foods of France (©) Learning to Speak French (D) My Favorite European Country 5. What does the author like best about French food? (A) Desserts (B) Big dinners (C) Pastries and cheeses (D) Desserts and pastries 6. Why does the author like the French language? (A) Itis easy to lean. (B) Itis pleasing to the eat. (©) Itis useful in many countries. (D) All of the above Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading ComprehensionQuestions 7-9 are about the following passage. ' Many people have dogs for pets, but did you know that the dog was the first animal to be domesticated? That means it was the first animal to be kept and cared for by humans. Dogs have been kept as workers, hunters, and friends for much of human history. Dogs were originally gray wolves, but domestication gradually changed this. Humans have * selectively bred dogs for traits that they believed were good. That’s how many varieties of dogs came to exist today. Dogs come in many shapes and sizes. Dogs also have different kinds of coats. Some of them have long hair, while others have short. This hair can come in many different colors and patterns. Dogs also have different skills. Some varieties are good at hunting wild 4» animals, while others are good at herding cattle or protecting people. Because dogs are closely related to wolves, it might seem like they would be violent, Although some dogs are violent, 15,000 years of domestication has made most dogs friendly to humans. Today's dogs are much easier to train than wild wolves. They respond well to human training: learning to sit, roll over, and even participate in dog shows. Training dogs is '5 a practice that has been improved for many, many years Question 7. What is the passage mostly about? (A) Training dogs (B) Dogs’ shapes and sizes (C) The domestication of dogs (D) Similarities between dogs and wolves 8. What is a major difference between a dog and a wolf? (A) Wolves are bigger. (B) Dogs are usually brown. (C) Dogs are more easily trained (D) Wolves need to eat more food. 9. Why do so many different varieties of dogs exist? E (A) Dogs began working as hunters. (B) Wolves naturally evolved into dogs. (C) Many types of wolves started breeding. (D) Humans developed their particular qualities, Unit 2» Detail duestions 43www.nhantriviet.com & Questions 10-12 are about the following passage. 1 Leonardo Da Vinci is one of the most famous historical figures of all time. He was born in 1452 in Florence, Italy. He is often described as the perfect “Renaissance Man,” which means he was curious about a wide variety of things. It is not easy to put Da Vinci into a category. He was a painter, sculptor, astronomer, inventor, mathematician, writer, and more. + Da Vinci, however, is perhaps most famous as a painter. He painted the Mona Lisa, which is one of the most renowned paintings in the world. He also painted The Last Supper, which shows the last dinner of Jesus. As a scientist and inventor, Da Vinci designed and invented things that were not possible to create during the time that he lived. He made plans for helicopters, tanks, calculators, and 1» solar-powered machines, He kept extensive notebooks in which he wrote in code. Historians have to hold the notebooks up to a mirror to be able to read them. Da Vinci also made many discoveries, but he was not interested in becoming famous for them. He didn’t publish any of his ideas, Not much is known about Da Vinci’s personal life or childhood. Da Vinci was careful to 1s keep it secret. He never married and did not have any children, but had many friendships with various people. Today, Da Vinci is a legendary figure. He proves that one person can be talented at many things at the same time. Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading ComprehensionQuestion 10. What would be the most suitable title for the passage? (A) The Many Talents of Da Vinci (B) Da Vinci as a Writer and Painter (C) The Scientific Discoveries of Da Vinei (D) Da Vinci's Personal Life and Childhood 11. According to the passage, what did Leonardo Da Vinci make plans for? (A) Many scientific discoveries (B) Books that he never published (©) Helicopters and other machines (D) Mirrors to use with his notebooks 12. Which of the following is true about Leonardo Da Vinci? (A) He painted The Last Lunch. (B) He married and had a family (C) He published many of his (D) He is most well-known as a painter. ndings. Corona Unit 2 + Detail Questions “6Part 2 Negative Detail, Questions The second type of detail questions are "Negative Detail, questions. A "Negative Detail, question asks which specific detail was NOT actually in the passage. These questions ask which of the four answer choices is not true. ‘Negative Detail, questions start like this: * According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true of...? * The author mentions all of the following EXCEPT * Which of the following is NOT mentioned? * All of the following are true / false EXCEPT You always know when you are answering a "Negative Detail, question because the question will have “NOT" or “EXCEPT” in it. Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading Comprehension(EGER Process of Elimination ‘The correct answer to a "Negative Detail, question is the answer not supported by the reading. Use the hints you learned previously to eliminate the supported answer choices. The last answer choice which does not match the information from the passage is the correct choice, eer’ Dear Mr. Black, | Tam not coming to class today because I've come down with the flu. I know I need to do my homework this weekend, so I asked my friend Eric to pick it up for me. Would you please write me back explaining what I need to do? Eric will bring the homework to my house tomorrow morning. Also, the book report that was due today is in this package. I did not want to hand it in late and get a penalty. Could you please give Eric an extra copy of the book we are reading this month so I can start it? I'll have time to read, as I'll be staying in this weekend. The last thing I want to ask about is our class fish. It is my turn to feed the fish today. Could you please ask someone to do it? I do not want our pets to die because I am sick. T expect to be back to school on Monday. I think resting over the weekend will help me get healthy again. If I'm still sick by the end of the weekend, I’ll send you an e-mail asking what I should do. Sincerely, ||: Jos Letter Unit 2 + Detail Questions arQuestion Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this letter? (A) The boy being sick with the flu (B) The boy needing his homework (C) It being the boy's tum to feed the fish (D) The boy needing @ ride to school on Monday Err Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading Comprehension(CEES Example Question 4 Read the following passage and answer the question. , There is a strong belief that all forest fires are a bad thing. However, this isn’t true. Sometimes, forest fires are beneficial. Natural forest fires help clear away old, dead trees and plants. The burnt vegetation decomposes quickly, making ‘material which helps new plan Fores grow. fires are a natural part of forest growth. Some | plants and trees cannot grow without them. Two different types of pine trees, the lodgepole and the jack pines, have seeds that can only open and grow after they have been in a fire. Another tree, the mountain ash, can only grow in warm, sunny areas where the land has been burnt. There are also some plants and trees that resist fires while helping the fires grow. Some species of eucalyptus trees in Australia have bark that burn fast and falls away from the tree, so the important parts of the tree are safe. The leaves of these trees, when burnt, release oils that are highly flammable. The oils catch fire and help the fire spread Forest fires themselves are not bad for woodland areas. It is not this type of fire that is a cause of concer, These fires happen naturally because of hot, dry weather. The concern is for unplanned man-made fires. These are the fires that are often badly destructive. Question Which of the following is NOT mentioned about some eucalyptus species? (A) Their bark burns fast. (B) The tree is safe during a fire. (C) The oils from their leaves are highly flammable. (D) They are usually the cause of fires. Spi,MECN Practice Test Questions 1-3 are about the following e-mail. 1 Hey Sheri, ‘We need to talk about our science project. It is due in two weeks but we have not even set time to start it yet. I have Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings available because have piano lessons on Tuesdays and soccer practice on Fridays. You said Mondays a Wednesdays are OK for you, so let’s work those days after school. After school on Monday, we can work in my room on our fireball project. We can wo until almost 7:00 PM. My family has dinner then. You should ask your mom to pick you by 6:50. I bought all the materials we need. I need you to pay for your half on Monday. E-mail me back and tell me if this plan is OK with you. I think our classmates will shocked to see us hold fire in our hands! Bye, Kim Question 1. What is this e-mail mainly about? (A) Paying back Kim’s money (B) Choosing a science fair project (C) Where to work on the science project 2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned? (B) Kim’s family eats dinner at 7:00 PM. (C) The science project is due in two weeks. (D) The girls haven't started the science project. 3. Kim mentions all of the following EXCEPT (A) the girls working in Kim’s room (B) Sheri paying Kim for the supplies (©) Kim’s piano lessons and soccer practice 50 Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading ComprehensionQuestions 4-6 are about the following announcement. f + This is Monday’s exam schedule for students in grades 7-8, All grade 7 students will take their tests in the gym. All grade 8 students will take their tests in the cafeteria. Please make sure you go to the right place on time. Doors will be locked ten minutes after the times written below. Each exam is one hour long. All students will get a lunch break from 11:30 + AM. to 1:00 PM. and a fifteen-minute rest between exams. | i 10:15 AM. 1:15 PM. | 5 1:15 PM. 2:30 PM. | _2:30 PM. ‘Tuesday Exam Note: If a student cannot make it to an exam for emergency reasons, please bring a letter to the school office. All missed exams will be taken on Wednesday. Question 4. What is this announcement mainly about? (A) Monday’s exam schedule for all students (B) Monday's exam schedule for the eighth-grade students (C) Monday's exam schedule for the seventh-grade students 5. The seventh-grade students have an exam at all times EXCEPT. : (A) 9:00 A.M (B) 2:30 PM. (© 1:15 PM. (D) 10:00 AM, 6. Which of the following is NOT true? (A) Each exam is one hour lor (B) The seventh-grade students take exams in the gym, (C) Students get a fifteen-minute break between exams. CoLCmas Unit 2 + Detail Questions 81Questions 7-9 are about the following passage. a ‘Many American children spend part of their summer at summer camps. Some of these camps are day camps, but many are places where children stay overnight for one week or more. At some camps, the campers sleep in tents. At others, the campers sleep in cabins Some camps are all boys or all girls, while some are co-ed. Some summer camps have themes. Children can attend a week of horseback riding, drama, or sports camp. The most common summer camps, however, are general camps on a lake. Americans believe that sending their children to summer camp will help them gain independence and make friends. At camp, they learn to swim, sail, canoe, and snorkel in the water. They also learn many sports and learn about surviving in nature. Some camps create organized events such as a color war. During a color war, the camp is divided into different colors. These different colored teams compete against each other in various events. It's usually very exciting for the campers and the staff. Children that have gone to camp repeatedly say that it was one of the best experiences of their lives. Even though some campers get homesick, they usually go to camp for more than ‘one summer, Many return year after year and keep their camp friends for a very long time. iviet.com. Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate = Reading Comprehension iQuestion 7. What is the passage mostly about? (A) Sleeping in tents and cabins (B) Making friends at American camps (C) Overcoming homesickness at camp 8. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true of American summer camps? (B) They have many different activities. (C) They are good experiences for children. (D) They can be attended for a week or more. ‘he author mentions all of the following EXCEPT (A) camps organizing color wars (B) children learning water activities (D) campers staying in tents and cabins an) Unit 2 + Detail Que 53Questions 10-12 are about the following passage. 4 ) ‘The piano is one of the most popular instruments in the world, The modern piano. was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori. Cristofori worked as the keeper of instruments for Ferdinando de’Medici, the Prince of Tuscany. It is unclear when he created the first piano, but the oldest Cristofori pianos that exist today are from the 1720s. Cristofori knew a lot about the SlaViGHOR! and the Hagpsiehord before he made the piano. “The clavichord and the harpsichord were good instruments but were flawed. The clavichord ‘was not loud enough to be used with an orchestra, while the harpsichord could not play very expressive notes. Cristofori invented the piano to have an instrument that was both loud and expressive. Cristofori’s piano became famous because of a respected writer named Scipione Maffei, Maffei wrote an article about the piano with a diagram of it. Most people that would become piano builders found out about the piano from this article Interestingly, Johann Sebastian Bach did not like the piano when he first heard it, He thought the high notes were not loud enough. Eventually, he came to like it. Wolfgang Mozart was one of the first musicians to use the piano. He composed much of his musie on it, Still, the pianos in Mozart’s time were different than >. they are now. Today, the piano is one of the most well-known instruments in the world, It is used in orchestras, musicals, and in many other popular forms of music. 56 Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate « Reading ComprehensionQuestion 10. What the best title for this passage? (A) Mozart on the Piano /() The Piano’s Beginning — (C) Cristofori’s First Piano (D) Pianos in the World Today 11. The author mentions all of the following EXCEPT (A) the piano’s loud and expressive sound (B) Bach's opinion of the first piano he heard 12, According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true of Cristofori? fbblenneenGirolony (B) He invented the piano. (C) He worked for the Prince of Tuscany. (D) He was known as the keeper of instruments. Detail Questions 55Vocabulary Questions "Vocabulary, questions ask you for the meaning of a word or phrase in the passage. The words are usually needed to understand the reading passage. "Vocabulary, questions start like this: + Inline..., the word...is closest in meaning to + Inline..., the words...are closest in meaning to ~The phrase... the passage is closest in meaning to Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading ComprehensionEXER, Look for Synonyms / Antonyms Synonyms are words that are the same or similar to each other. Synonyms are used to help you understand the meaning of a word. Different words with the same meaning are usually used close together to clarify the meaning of a sentence. Antonyms are words that are opposite from each other. Antonyms are used to show the contrast between the target word and something facing it. Use context to find words that might have the same or opposite meanings. If you know the synonym's or antonym’s definition, you can guess the meaning of the target word. Passage Excerpt " 3 Most parents believe children become hyper when they eat too much sugar. Hyper children can be very difficult to control. They sometimes act bizarre and their crazy behavior can be too stressful for parents. For a long time, parents have stopped children from eating too much candy because they do not want to deal with their excited behavior. However, there is no scientific proof that sugar does indeed affect behavior. | Question In line 2, the word bizarre is closest in meat (A) calm (B) usual (©) strange PTT Pari Sea Mec ne te nema a as Ce RI ae ec Oe ae ee ee Ce a ean gee ee me ey Cee et to a ena ee nee Unit3 + Vocabulary Questions 57riviet.com. (CLUE Find Examples and Explanations Find the meaning of the target word by reading the examples or explanations near Use the information after phrases like “such as” or “for example” to uncover the targa word's meaning. x= 3 — Dear Linda, I know you are on vacation with your family, but I wanted to let you know that we can start deciding what we want to take at school this fall. The online selection program started today. I have some courses in mind already, such as family studies, music, English, and Spanish. E-mail me back when you start choosing. I want to know if we're taking anything together. Enjoy your vacation! Meredith. Question Inline 5, the word courses is closest in meaning to (A) paths (B) works Barer The correct answer is (C). word for “class.” (A) is a cif eee are at you take, and (D Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading ComprehensionReplace the Target Word with the Answer Choices Try each of the answer choices in place of the target word. If an answer choice fits and makes sense, it is probably correct. Answer choices that seem strange or out of place are likely not correct, fees - - Human beings often think that they are the smartest life form on Earth, but there is still a lot we can learn from other animals. To start, have you ever had trouble opening a banana? Well, chimpanzees never have trouble. Humans always try and open a banana from the top, but a chimpanzee doesn’t. It opens a banana from the bottom by pinching the black end, like a cook picking up salt with his fingers. A banana opens easily and quickly this way. A chimpanzee never fights to open its banana like a silly human! Question In line 4, the word pinching is closest in meaning to : (A) biting (B) pulling (©) ripping (Dysqueezing- Garin The correct answer is (D). Hint 3: Put each answer choice in the place of the target word Se Oa aa a ae eee | ‘re opened with hands, so (A) does not it well. (8) does not fit ether. Puling a banana would not ‘open it. Finally, (C) is incorrect because a banana does not have to be ripped to be opened. Unit 3 + Vocabulary Questions 59Example Question Read the following passage and answer the question. q +The sun is the single most important object in our solar system. It is the primary source a Earth's energy. Without the sun, nothing on Earth could grow. The sun is not only the only star but it’s also the largest thing in our solar system, It is made mostly of hydrogen helium, which are gases, but still makes up for 99.86 percent of the solar system’s mass. 5 along time, scientists thought the sun was a weak star, but now they think about 85 perce of stars in the galaxy are less bright than the sun. Perhaps the most important characterist of our sun is that itis the only star in the universe known to support life. Question In line 4, the word mass is closest in meaning to (A) size (B) group (©) weight (D) diameter Err Rae ec meee Ee eee) emer ier ase oa mass,” but this choice is out of context, Lastly, (0) is width. iet.com www.nhantr Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate » Reading ComprehensionPractice Test Question 1-3 are about the follor 1g newspaper article. "Students across the country were disappointed and angry to learn that all eighth-grade students must now take a standardized test. A government official said the test will be used to see if children are ready for the challenges of high school, such as the bigger workloads and more difficult class topics. He also mentioned that any student who fails the test cannot 5 move onto the next grade. Mr. Richards, the Briscoe Middle School principal, was quoted saying, “There will be a big problem if too many students fail.” When asked why, Mr. Richards explained that there will not be enough class space for new eighth-grade students if too many old eighth-graders are held back. Briscoe Middle School does not have the space for extra students. The test will be given to all eighth-graders this coming May. It will be a three-hour test that focuses on math, science, history, reading, and writing. Teachers and students are concerned that the test was written for too many students at too many different schools, With each school having a different curriculum, some schools may have an advantage. Question 1. What would be the best headline for this article? (A) Students Fail New Test (C) New Test Unweleome in Schools (D) Test to Judge Middle School Readiness 2. In line 1, the word disappointed is closest in meaning to . (A) delighted (B) satisfied a Dyers’ 3. The phrase held back in the passage is closest in meaning to : (A) passed (B) hugged © stopped Dysktotow 41‘Questions 4-6 are about the following story. Every year, on the Ist of November, my mother asks me what I want for Christmas. This year I told her, “I want the new Rendla video game.” Rendla, The Adventure Through Time was the game of the year. Everyone wanted it. I waited patiently for Christmas to arrive. Bright and early Christmas morning I went straight to the tree to open all my presents. I opened everything but my video game was not there. I was really sad. It was the only thing I really wanted. 1 tried to put on a brave face and thank my family for all my other great presents, but they knew I was disappointed. I thought I was going to cry. I ran up to my room so no one would see the tears in my eyes. To my surprise, there was a gift sitting on my bed. I tore the wrapping paper off the tiny box. It was Rendla! I ran back downstairs and hugged my mom. I was the happiest boy in the world. ‘Question 4, What is the main idea of this story? (B) A popular video game sold in stores (C) A boy receiving a game he didn’t want (D) A Christmas dinner with a large family 5. Inline 10, the phrase put on a brave face is closest in meaning to (A) look sad (B) tell lies (C) pretend to be satisfied (D) be frustrated with parents 6. In line 13, the word tore is closest in meaning to (A) joined (B) ripped Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading ComprehensionQuestions 7-9 are about the following passage. ' When computer programmers started making software systems, they programmed the years to be in two digits. For example, instead of using the year 1995, they shortened it to "95. This didn’t seem like a problem until the year 2000 began to come near. The year 1999, shortened to "99, would become 00 instead of 2000. Programmers worried that all computer systems would get confused and recognize ’00 as 1900. People were concerned that computer systems everywhere would crash. Bank information would be lost, the electricity would go out, and the world would lose much of its information This problem was called “Y2K,” short for “Year 2000.” Some people gathered canned food and bottles of water in fear that many systems would stop working when 2000 came. © In reality, only small errors occurred. Computer programmers worked hard before the year 2000 to make sure the problems were fixed. Still, at a horse racetrack in Delaware in the U.S.A., 150 gambling machines stopped working. In Japan, an alarm went off at a nuclear power plant, Many web sites around the world showed errors. Instead of showing the date as 2000, they showed 19100. Question 7. What is the best title for this passage? (B) Collecting Food in 1999 (C) Two-Digit and Four-Digit Dates (D) Computer Programmers, Our Heroes 8, In line 6, the word crash is closest in meaning to a (A) hit (B) restart (©) close off (D) break down 9. In line 8, the word gathered is closest in meaning to é (A) took (B) found “csileced harvested COCIOeaE Unit 3 + Vocabulary Questions 63Questions 10-12 are about the following passage. 1 Mickey Mouse is one of the most popular cartoon characters in the world. Mickey was invented in 1928 by Walt Disney. His first public cartoon was called Steamboat Willie, which was seen by many audiences. Originally, Walt Disney himself did Mickey Mouse's voc expressions such as whistling, laughing, or crying. Mickey did not actually speak until 1928. Interestingly enough, Mickey’s first words were “Hot dogs! Hot dogs!” ‘When Walt Disney began producing Mickey cartoons, there were hardly any animations in theaters. One of the reasons why Disney was much more successful than other animators ‘was because of his use of sound. Most animation companies were creating silent animations. Walt Disney created a sound track to match the scenes in the cartoons, and this became very popular, Audiences began to see how much could be conveyed by a sound track. ‘Throughout his existence, Mickey has undergone a few changes. For example, he didn't always have white gloves. His black hands were difficult to see against his black body, so animators dressed Mickey in white gloves. In 1940, Mickey was given pupils in his eyes Later, he would lose his trademark red pants and start wearing different clothes. Today, 1s Mickey Mouse is an icon for the Walt Disney Company and is known all over the world. www.nhantriviet.com g Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading ComprehensionQuestion 10. What is the passage mostly about? (A) Walt Disney's animations (B) Mickey Mouse’s first words (D) The trademark of Mickey Mouse 11. In line 10, the word conveyed is closest in meaning to (A) loved (C) touched (D) mimicked 12. In line 11, the word undergone is closest in meaning to (A) achieved (B) understood (©) gone between Unit 3 + Vocabulary Questionsiviet.com 2 66 "Pronoun Referent, questions ask you to identify the correct noun a pronoun refers to. Alll reference words on the TOEFL Junior are pronouns. There is only one “Pronoun Referent, question per passage. this, these, that, those | another, none, one, 7 ST aT feats Coe “Pronoun Referent, questions start like this: * Infine..., the word...refers to Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading Comprehension(COXEND Fina the Right Substitute The best way to answer a ‘Pronoun Referent, question is to find the noun that can be moved in the place of the pronoun. Substitute each answer choice in the place of the pronoun. Choose the answer that fits logically and grammatically. The answer wil be a noun found in the same sentence or in the sentence directly before the pronoun, Sy es ‘There is a special group of plants that eat meat. GammiVrous plants eat insects that walk or fly into the traps they use. You may have heard of some of these meat-loving plants, such as the Venus Flytrap or the Asian Pitcher Plant. The Venus Flytrap is probably the most well-known, When an insect walks across its leaves, the leaves shut quickly to lock it inside. Different meat-eating plants use different methods to trap their food. Some have sticky leaves and others have trap doors that close over their prey. These plants eat meat because they grow in wet areas where the soil does not have many nutrients. Question In line 2, the word they refers to : (A) leaves (B) insects (D) nutrients Explanation Unit 4 + Pronoun Refer: 67www.nhantriviet.com 68 CEMA use Gramm: Pronoun Referent, questions follow the rules of grammar. A pronoun like “they” cannot be used for one person, place, or thing. When answering this type of question, check if the pronoun is singular (he, she, it) or plural (they, some, these), and then find a noun or nouns agreeing in number in the passage. = ern Hey Dave, The school is going to start drafting teams for all the sports this season. I am going to try out for soccer, baseball, and basketball. What about you? I know Georgeland Harry ‘want to play baseball this spring. They make the team every year. It will be fun to play with them because they are such good players. I think you should come to baseball tryouts on Monday with us. I know you like football more, but you will enjoy playing baseball if you don’t make the football team. Anyway, text me if you want to come. Jeff Question In line 5, the word They refers to (A) Dave and Jeff (B) George and Jeff (C) Harry and Dave Earn nk ans ee ane Wee cen ae ee Se te Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading Comprehension(GLXEM vecide If the Pronoun Refers to a Person or Thing Specific pronouns match specific nouns. If the pronoun type does not match the noun in the answer choice, the choice is incorrect. For example, “it” can only be used for objects, ‘Answer choices like “Kyle” or “the gir” are incorrect. Note: Animals are often referred to as “he,” “she, “him,” *her* and “it.” Also, this hint does not help you with plural pronouns (“they,” “ther,” etc.) because they are used for people, places, animals, and objects. fe This week, all cola machines will be taken out of Angel Grove Middle School. The parents’ association voted against keeping cola in the school because of the health issues it can cause. The student opinion is divided. Some students are angry about the decision, saying, “It is our right to buy cola if we want to.” However, a lot of students are OK with not having pop machines. When those in favor of removing the machines were asked what they thought, they said, “Cola is a waste of money.” Newspaper Article Question In line 3, the word it refers to : Wola (B) parent (© the school (D) cola machine Err Ca (A\, The other answer choices are easy to eliminate because (8), (C), and (0) es eee ey ee ges ee t a is neither a thing nor a singular noun in the passage. ( Bei ee Unit 4 + Pronoun Referent Questions 9w.nhantriviet.com Example Question Read the following announcement and answer the question, | ' This week, we, the townspeople of Salem, Michigan, are happy to announce that there will be a new playground opening in the park. The old playground is not safe for children, so we have decided to build a new one. Next weekend, builders and volunteers will be getting together to build the new playground. + If anyone would like to help build the playground, call Bill Lee at 1-802-586-9369. He is going to be in charge of making sure everyone works together. Anyone can help. Skill level is not important. We need volunteers for all sorts of jobs, so please come help us. ‘Thank you very much and we hope to see you next weekend. Question In line 2, the word we refers to ‘ (A) children (B) volunteers (C) playgrounds (D) townspeople Explanation Sec ea i Cnc Mees) Pontes hoc ane: Te a eo a personal pronoun and can only refer t Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading ComprehensionPractice Test Questions 1-3 are about the following letter. ' Dear Mr. Williams, My name is Allen Clark and I will be a new student at your school next semester. I am going to be in your history class. I thought it would be a good idea to introduce myself. 2 My family and I have just moved from Nebraska, My dad got a job in Burlington and he thinks it will be a good chance for us to try something new, Also, do you know what books the students read last year? I want to read them before I ‘come to school in the fall. It would be great if you could send me a list. » Thank you for your time. I look forward to taking your class in the fall Sincerely, Allen Clark Question 1, What is t letter mainly about? (A) A student who likes history (©) A student moving to a new city (D) A student asking for a list of books 2. Inline 5, the word he refers to (A) Nebraska 3. In line 7, the word them refers to (A) the lists. (C) the schools (B) Allen Clark (D) Mr. Williams (B) the books — (D) the teachers unit « Pronoun Referent Questions nQuestions 4-6 are about the following article. as , Eleven students at Middlebury Junior High School returned this week from their trip to Hawaii, The students spent two weeks helping an environmental agency with their work. This agency, Environmental Ocean Life, works to preserve and protect the plants and animals that, live in Hawaii's waters. Every year, they test the water and check on the plants and animals to make sure they are doing well in their environments. The Middlebury students joined them for two weeks to help them with their water tests. The students reported that they had no idea how many different things could be tested. “We learned a lot,” said Justin Lim, a seventh-grade student. “We learned how to measure salinity, which is how much salt is in the water. Some plants and animals need certain levels of salinity to stay alive.” The agency thanked the students for their help by giving them the gift of a surfing lesson. “Inever thought I’d be surfing in Hawaii,” said Nancy Jones, another seventh-grade student. She was very grateful to Environmental Ocean Life. “Not only did they teach me and my classmates so much about the Pacific Ocean around Hawaii, but they also gave us a surfing lesson. They are so cool!” Question 4, What would be the most suitable headline for the articl (A) The Pacific Ocean's Effect on Students (©) Middlebury Junior High School Students Touring Hawaii (D) Environmental Ocean Life Donating Surfing Lessons In line 7, the word they refers to c (©) Hawaiian people (D) the plants and animals 6. In line 16, the word she refers to ‘i (A) a student (B) an animal (©)the agency (D) Nancy Jones Master TOEFL Junior intermediate = Reading ComprehensionQuestions 7-9 are about the following passage. q + Global Warming is the idea that the world’s temperature began to increase in the twentieth century and is continuing to increase. During the twentieth century, the global surface temperature went up by approximately 0.6 degrees Celsius. This may not seem like a lot, but this type of temperature rise is very unusual, considering Earth's history. Scientists believe that today’s global warming is not caused by nature. Instead, itis humans who are causing it. Human activity is causing Earth’s atmosphere to change. Carbon emissions from factories, livestock industry, airplanes, and automobiles are all threats to the ozone layer of the atmosphere. It may seem like fun to have a world without winter, but global warming may result in the ‘melting of the polar ice caps and rising sea levels. This would destroy coastal towns and cities and wipe out a lot of animal species. This is not something anybody wants. Question 7. What would be the best title for the passage? (A) Melting Polar Ice Caps (B) Mere 0.6 Degrees Celsius (©) Earth’s Changing Atmosphere 8. In line 3, the word This refers to F (A) Earth’s history (B) Global Warming (D) the twentieth century 9. In line 6, the word it refers to (A) today (B) the problem (C) human activity Cc Unit 4 + Pronoun Referent Questions B% Questions 10-12 are about the following passage. Gas +The Battle of Fort Sumter was the first battle in the American Civil War. Fort Sumter was an army fort off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina, After South Carolina and other six Southern states seceded from the Union, they prevented the Northern soldiers at the fort from getting supplies. Abraham Lincoln told the governor of South Carolina that he would be sending supplies to Fort Sumter. The governor responded by saying that the Norther soldiers needed to leave the fort immediately, but Lincoln refused to give up. On April 12, 1861, the Southern soldiers began to shoot cannons at the fort, forcing the Northern army to withdraw. No one on either side was killed, but this was the first battle of the Civil War. After the attack on Fort Sumter, Americans from both the North and South wanted further military action. For the rest of the war; the South would control Fort Sumter and the Charleston Harbor. This gave them an advantage. Although the Battle of Fort Sumter was a small battle, it was the first in one of the biggest wars in America’s history. Neither the North nor South expected the war to last as long as it did. It raged on for four years. It all started at Fort 5 Sumter. Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading ComprehensionQuestion 10. What is this passage mainly about? (A) The main battles of the Civil War (B) The South's control of the Charleston Harbor (C) Abraham Lincoln's decision not to give up (D) The significance of the Battle of Fort Sumter 11. Inline 3, the word they refers to # (A) the Union and its soldiers (B) the country and its people (C) American soldiers and supplies from Lincoln (D) South Carolina and other six Souther states 12, In line 5, the word he refers to " (A) a soldier (B) South Carolina (©) Abraham Lincoln (D) South Carolina’s governor Unit 4 + Pronoun Referent Questions 75Review Test 1* Questions 1-6 are about the following passage. ' Tornadoes are giant rotating columns of air. They form in thunderstorms when there is a great difference in the temperature and humidity of the lower and upper atmosphere. They can be very dangerous and very destructive. There are different varieties of tornadoes. They can be very big or small. Some tornadoes are only a few feet across and others can travel across an entire state. Tornadoes stretch from, the ground high into the sky. Usually, people rate them from FO to F5, F5 being the most dangerous with wind speeds of around 261-318 miles per hour. They are a very violent force of nature and can lay whole towns completely flat. Tornadoes can happen all over the world but a lot of them happen in the central United ‘States in a region called Tornado Alley. Tornado Alley is made up of the low, flat states of the central United States between the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains Even though Tornado Alley is the most common place for tornadoes, the deadliest recorded tornado was in Bangladesh in 1989 and killed around 1,300 people. Recently, massive tornadoes destroyed large parts of Alabama in the United States, a state that does not usually 1s have tornadoes t.com 76 Master TOEFL Junior Intermediate + Reading Comprehension