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Reading Passage

Directions: Read the following excerpt from Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility. Then answer the questions below.

Note: There are six characters mentioned in the passage. Margaret, the youngest Dashwood sister, is only referred to once (line 1). The middle sister is named Marianne. Mrs. Dashwood is their mother, and “Miss Dashwood” (line 12) refers to the eldest sister, Elinor Dashwood. Edward, a male visitor to the Dashwood home, is also only mentioned once (line 105). The final character, Willoughby, is another male visitor to the Dashwood home.

She was called beautiful, but she was not.Women should not be called beautiful unless they actually are.Calling her beautiful was close to the truth, because she was very attractive.People were outraged to hear her called beautiful.I do not know.

It shows the influence Marianne has over Willoughby.It shows that Willoughby is a man of good taste.It shows that Marianne and Willoughby have a lot in common.It shows that Marianne knows more about good works than Willoughby.I do not know.

She regrets being too open with Willoughby, and realizes she should have been more reserved.She wants to apologize to Elinor for her actions.She is criticizing common notions of decorum of the time period.She thinks all women are quiet, boring, and dishonest.I do not know

She thinks that he and Marianne will soon have nothing to talk about.She thinks he speaks his opinions too freely and has a lack of propriety.She enjoys being around him.She feels reserved and embarrassed.I do not know

“His society … enjoyment.”(lines 102-103)“In hastily forming … support.” (lines 112-118)“From Willoughby … assistance created.” (lines 24-26)“But how is … favorite topic.” (lines 63-66)I do not know

“Of their … convinced.” (lines 10-11)“… and he read … unfortunately wanted.” (lines 104-106)“But when … rest of his stay.” (lines 26-33)“He was exactly … everything else.” (lines 96-101)I do not know

The average speed of an adult cheetah is between 64-75 miles per hour, which is faster than both lions and tigers.Cheetahs are the only big cats that can make a mid-air turn in the middle of sprinting.Cheetahs are known for their speed; unfortunately, they cannot outrun extinction.The body of a cheetah is specifically designed for speed; it has strong legs and an elongated tail, which helps it keep its balance while running.I do not know

“Bicycles are better because cars pollute the environment, often get stuck in traffic, and can cause accidents.”“Public transportation is often late and can break down easily.”“Riding a bicycle is good exercise, and bike lanes and bike paths provide you with a safer and more scenic route.”“Bicycles are safer, healthier, and more relaxing.”I do not know

3. Read the two paragraphs below. Then answer the question:

Which of the following provides the best transition from the first paragraph to the second paragraph?

Women first began wearing corsets in the sixteenth century, and some people still wear them today. Corsets have been criticised for the physical problems they can create: they can cause difficulty eating or breathing, and can restrict internal organs.

________________, there are also some advantages to corsets. They can help support a person’s back and improve their posture. They have even been known to relieve back pain!

4. Which is the best concluding statement for the following paragraph?

Testing products out on animals before they are available to purchase is a common practice in the United States. Animal testing can cause pain, permanent damage, and even death for the animals involved. Some people believe that testing products out on animals first is the best way to make sure they are safe for humans. Nevertheless, animals have just as many rights as people, and feel pain in the same way. For example, both animals and humans scream when they feel pain. In conclusion, ____________________________________.

animal testing is harmful to animals and should not exist.animals have just as many rights as people because they can feel pain.animal testing is painful for animals.animal testing has both advantages and disadvantages.I do not know

5. Which of the following is the best way to introduce and refute a counterclaim in the following paragraph?

Sentencing violent criminals to death is a common practice in today’s society. The death penalty is a legitimate way to make sure murderers get what they deserve and are not set free to kill again. ____________________________________. Thus, the death penalty should continue as a legal, fair process that brings justice to victims and their families.

Some people believe that the death penalty is the best way to ensure that murderers never get a second chance, and I have to say I agreeSome people believe that the death penalty is wrong, but I don’t agree, because of the reasons I just statedSome people believe that the death penalty is wrong and that murderers should go to prison for life, but I think killing criminals painlessly is better than making them spend their lives in jailI don’t believe that the death penalty is wrong, because it is okay to kill a killer. Also, killing criminals is not murder: it is an executionI do not know

“I love pickles, but I don’t like cucumbers, she said.”“I love pickles, but I don’t like cucumbers,” she said.“I love pickles,” She said. “But I don’t like cucumbers.”“I love pickles,” she said, “but I don’t like cucumbers.”I do not know

7. What is the best way to continue the story, based on the tone of the previous sentences?

Sarah was a pleasant, good-natured girl, but she was somewhat hard of hearing. This was the result of an unfortunate incident several years ago, during which her great-aunt Hilda had crashed a pair of cymbals next to her left ear while her great-aunt Helga had blared a trumpet next to her right ear. The poor girl hadn’t known carrot from parrot since. _________________________________________________________.

As she walked to church that morning, she was tragically struck and killed by a passing car. The driver maintained that she hadn’t heard his warnings to get out of the wayThat morning, she was particularly deaf, due to a considerable amount of water clogging up her ears after her morning dip in the trout pondHer great-aunts deeply regretted this incident, and wrote daily letters apologizing for what they had doneAs she walked through the misty twilight that night, she thought she heard a woman’s scream coming from behind the graveyard gateI do not know

She brought a lot of supplies with her to the picnic: a tablecloth, a chair, an umbrella, and even her own silverware.She brought a lot of supplies with her to the picnic; a tablecloth, a chair, an umbrella, and even her own silverware.She brought a lot of supplies with her to the picnic, a tablecloth, a chair, an umbrella, and even her own silverware.She brought a lot of supplies with her to the picnic. A tablecloth, a chair, an umbrella, and even her own silverware.I do not know

She did not object when her parents told her the family was moving.He was an object, humble man who let people walk all over him.After John was rejected by Rachel, he became the object of the school’s ridicule.I saw many different objects displayed at the museum.I do not know

Zelda likes to take early morning walks, sewing, and watching movies.Either he likes to see her or doesn’t like seeing her.His father told him he needed to do his homework and that he should practice on the piano.This morning we ate our breakfast, walked the dog, and washed the dishes.I do not know

Directions: Play the audio for each segment when prompted. Then review the corresponding questions and answer choices. Play the audio a second time, then answer the corresponding questions.

Part 1: Listen carefully to “Studying for an Exam”.
As you listen, think about the topic and content of the conversation as well as the word choice, tone, and point of view of the speakers. Read through the questions and answer choices (#s 1-4), and then listen to the conversation a second time. Answer questions 1-4.

Jack has been keeping up with his exams and does not need to stay up all night.Jack has two more exams to go.Jack has been staying up all night to cram for his exams.Jack finished his last final this morning.I do not know

He thinks it will be difficult to complete.He thinks it will not be difficult to complete.He is worried that he hasn’t started it yet.He has 10 pages to write on habitual behavior.I do not know

Part 2: Now listen to “Quit Smoking” and follow the same procedure for questions 5-7.

He knows that smoking is bad but refuses to quit.He never smokes by himself.He knows that smoking is bad and decides to try to quit.He does not think there is anything wrong with smoking.I do not know

She thinks that smoking is bad for you.She thinks that Jack should quit smoking.She thinks that smoking will not make a difference after 10 years.She is willing to support Jack to help him quit smoking.I do not know

Part 3: Listen to the final audio clip, “Honeymoon Planning” and follow the same procedure for questions 8-10.

Cancun is supposed to be a great place.The wife has always wanted to go to Mexico.The wife picked up a lot of brochures.Cancun is a lot cheaper.I do not know

The wife wants to try snorkeling.The husband wants to try golfing and snorkeling.They have to buy snorkeling gear when they get there.The wife wants to try surfing.I do not know

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Section 1: Algebra 1

Section 2: Geometry

Section 3: Algebra 2

Section 4: Reading

Section 5: Writing

Section 6: Listening

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