A chop vegetables, add tomato paste, stir or mix together b

a. 2%

b. 10%

c. 15%

d. 30%

66. Which of the following consequences do all the eating disorders mentioned in the passage have in common?

a. heart ailments

b. stomach rupture

c. swollen joints

d. diabetes

67. According to the passage, people with binge-eating disorder are

prone to all of the following EXCEPT

a. loss of control.

b. depression.

c. low blood pressure.

d. high cholesterol.

68. Which of the following is NOT a statement about people with eating disorders?

a. People with anorexia nervosa commonly have a blood-related deficiency.

b. People with anorexia nervosa perceive themselves as overweight.

c. The female population is the primary group affected by eating disorders.

d. Fifty percent of people with bulimia have had anorexia nervosa.

69. People who have an eating disorder but nevertheless appear to be of normal weight are most likely to have

a. obsessive-compulsive disorder.

b. bulimia nervosa.

c. binge-eating disorder.

d. anorexia nervosa.

70. Glandular functions of eating-disorder patients slow down as a result of

a. lowering body temperatures.

b. excessive thirst and urination.

c. protective measures taken by the body.

d. the loss of essential minerals.

71. The inability to eliminate body waste is related to

a. dehydration.

b. an inflamed esophagus.

c. the abuse of laxatives.

d. weight-control programs.

72. According to the passage, which of the following is true of bulimia patients?

a. They may demonstrate unpredictable social behavior.

b. They often engage in compulsive exercise.

c. They are less susceptible to dehydration than are anorexia patients.

d. They frequently experience stomach ruptures.

73. Which of the following represent up to two-thirds of the bingeeating disorder population?

a. older males

b. older females

c. younger males

d. younger females
Greyhound racing is the sixth most popular spectator sport in the United States. Over the last decade, a growing number of racers have been adopted to spend their retirement as household pets, once their racing careers are over. Many people hesitate to adopt a retired racing greyhound

because they think only very old dogs are available. Actually, even champion racers only work until they are about three-and-a-half years old. Because greyhounds usually live to be 12 to 15 years old,

their retirement is much longer than their racing careers. People worry that a greyhound will be more nervous and active than other breeds and will need a large space to run. These are false

impressions. Greyhounds have naturally sweet, mild dispositions, and while they love to run, they are sprinters rather than distance runners and are sufficiently exercised with a few daily laps around a fenced-in backyard. Greyhounds do not make good watchdogs, but they are very good with children, get along well with other dogs (and usually cats as well), and are affectionate and loyal. They are intelligent, well behaved dogs, usually housebroken in only a few days. A retired

racing greyhound is a wonderful pet for almost anyone.
74. Based on the tone of the passage, the author’s main purpose is to

a. teach prospective owners how to transform their racing greyhound into a good pet.

b. show how the greyhound’s nature makes it equally good as racer and pet.

c. encourage people to adopt retired racing greyhounds.

d. objectively present the pros and cons of adopting a racing greyhound.

75. According to the passage, adopting a greyhound is a good idea for people who

a. do not have children.

b. live in apartments.

c. do not usually like dogs.

d. already have another dog or a cat.

76. Which of the following is implied by the passage?

a. The public is more aware of greyhounds than they used to be.

b. Greyhounds are more competitive than other dogs.

c. Greyhound racing should not be allowed.

d. People who own pet rabbits should not adopt greyhounds.

77. One drawback of adopting a greyhound is that

a. greyhounds are not good with children.

b. greyhounds are old when they retire from racing.

c. the greyhound’s sensitivity makes it temperamental.

d. greyhounds are not good watch dogs.

78. This passage is most like an advertisement because it

a. uses statistics to prove its point.

b. does not present information to substantiate its claims.

c. says nothing negative about greyhounds.

d. encourages people to do something.
(1) Photosynthesis is the process that plants use to convert sunlight into the food that they need to survive and grow. Most plants create some form of sugar from the sunlight, and this sugar is used by the plant as its primary food source.

(2) Plants actually need only three things to create this sugar: sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water. The sunlight reacts with the plant’s chlorophyll, a green chemical which is used to convert water

and carbon dioxide into sugar.

(3) As a general rule, photosynthesis occurs in a plant’s leaves. The leaf contains chlorophyll, which reacts when sunlight strikes the leaf. It is also the chlorophyll which gives the leaf its typical green

color, since photosynthesis absorbs most light rays except green, which are reflected outwards.

(4) The process of photosynthesis produces more than just sugar, however. One byproduct of the process is oxygen, which is “exhaled” by the plant into the atmosphere. In fact, plant photosynthesis is one of the primary sources of oxygen generation on our planet, making plant life essential to almost all living things on earth.

79. According to paragraph 4, which of the following is a byproduct of photosynthesis?

a. green pigment

b. water

c. carbon dioxide

d. oxygen

80. The underlined word essential, as used in paragraph 4, most nearly means

a. necessary.

b. optional.

c. fragrant.

d. growing.
(1) Abraham Lincoln served as the 16th President of the United States, yet he never went to college. In fact, Lincoln had nearly no formal education whatsoever, attending schools for less than a year throughout his childhood. Yet this should not be construed to mean that Lincoln was ignorant or unlearned; on the contrary, he was one of the most well-read leaders of the time. The fact is that Abraham Lincoln educated himself by studying books of religion, philosophy, and literature, and he continued his voracious reading throughout his life.

(2) A lack of public school education did not prevent Lincoln from becoming a great leader. He led the United States through four years of civil war, which threatened to divide the nation into

two separate countries. He was a powerful opponent of slavery, and it was largely through his leadership that slavery was abolished in this country.

(3) Lincoln’s determination to educate himself through diligent reading also led to his reputation as a great orator—and even today his speeches are quoted and studied worldwide. He serves as an

example of a great leader—and a great reader. His love of books and good literature enabled Abe Lincoln to rise to world renown.
81. What is the main idea of this passage?

a. Abe Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States.

b. Abe Lincoln demonstrated the value of reading.

c. Abe Lincoln was a Republican.

d. Abe Lincoln freed the slaves.

82. Lincoln accomplished all of the following EXCEPT

a. preventing the United States from being divided.

b. ending slavery.

c. becoming a great leader.

d. establishing the Lincoln Memorial.

83. A voracious reader is

a. likely to become President.

b. a person who makes reading a regular habit.

c. someone who never went to school.

d. probably poor.

84. According to the passage, what lesson can be learned from the life of Abraham Lincoln?

a. Education is not important.

b. All books are worth reading.

c. Good reading habits can help a person do great things.

d. Politicians are always good role models.