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1. This web page is mostly about how walking...
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A. can strengthen your muscles
B. can improve your health
C. increase bone strength
D. should be part of your daily routine
2. According to the Web page, if you walk up hills, you will...
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F. lose some weight
G. strengthen your legs
H. reduce your risk of cancer
J. lower your blood pressure
3. The author uses the phrase "easy as a walk in the park" to show that reducing you health risk is...
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A. not difficult
B. not interesting
C. sometimes tiring
D. good for everyone
4. According to the webpage, if you wanted to get fit, how many minutes per day should you walk?
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F. 15 to 20
G. 20 to 25
H. 30 to 45
J. 40 to 60
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5. Which of the pairs of words best describe Rid's professional career?
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A. average
B. uneventful, boring
C. simple, entertaining
D. successful, eventful
6. The information states that in 1979, Ride became a shuttle mission specialist. Specialist means about the same as...
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F. Expert
G. Creator
H. Captain
J. Inventor
7. Which of these statements probably explains why Ride helped investigate the space shuttle Challenger explosion?
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A. She was an exceptional astronaut candidate.
B. She had became the first woman in space.
C. She had written a book about Challenger
D. She was knowledgeable about the Challenger
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8. The guide says that autumn is a beautiful time. What does the word autumn mean?
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F. fall
G. colors
H. change
J. seasons
9. Which of these can NOT be found in this travel guide?
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A. a description of the leaves
B. a phone number for the National Forest Service
C. the cost of a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains
D. the website address
10. The travel guide says that the leaves trade their green for a variety of colors. Which of theses words means the OPPOSITE of variety as it is used?
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F. mixture
G. sameness
H. selection
J. freshness
11. According to the guide, what is the difference between summer and autumn in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park?
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A. The park is more beautiful in summer.
B. It is easier to make reservations in summer.
C. People rarely visit the park in autumn.
D. Leaves turn many bright colors in autumn.
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12. The main purpose of this form is to...
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F. find out the child medical history
G. find out the child's age and birthday
H. have the parents' signatures and work numbers on file
J. collect contact and emergency information about the child.
13. The form requires information about the parents or guardians of each child. Guardian means about the same as...
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A. doctor
B. friend
C. owner
D. protector
14. The Yearwoods want to enroll their childern in the child care program. They will need to fill out one form for...
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F. each child
G. each parent
H. the entire family
J. the emergency contact
15. Which of these is an OPINION about the child care registration form?
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A. The form is easy to fill out completely.
B. Several addresses are required on the form.
C. Emergency information is requested on the form.
D. A parent's or guardian's signature is required on the form.
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16. The purpose of Mei Ling's trip to Beijing was to...
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F. find a job
G. meet new friends
H. learn about historic places
J. attend a family celebration
17. Choose the best summary of the passage.
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A. A young woman goes to China to visit her relatives
B. A young woman wishes her great-grandparents were there with her.
C. A young woman falls asleep during her long flight to San Francisco.
D. A young woman compares her journey with her great-grandparent's journey in the 1800s
18. How many pieces of luggage were Mei Ling's great-grandparents allowed to bring on their journey?
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F. one carry-on bag
G. two suitcases per person
H. one trunk for both of them
J. two suitcases and one carry-on bag
19. Read this sentence from the passage Mei Ling shafted in her seat. The author probably included this detail to show that Mei Lig was...
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A. afraid
B. concerned
C. uninterested
D. uncomfortable
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20. This passage is mostly about...
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F. the causes of heat stroke
G. how the body loses fluids
H. how to recognize and treat heat stroke
J. the most dangerous symptoms of heat stroke
21. Which of these could lead to heat stroke?
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A. having a headache
B. resting in s cool place
C. spreading a short time in a cold place.
D. spending a lot of time in a humid place.
22. Which of these might be symptoms of heat stroke?
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F. a rapid heart and chest pain
G. a rapid heart rate and a severe stomachache
H. a body temperature of 103F, a headache, and a sore throat
J. a body temperature of 106F, hot and dry skin, and a headache
23. If you must work outside for a long period of time on a hot day, how can you prevent heat stroke?
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A. Go for a long walk.
B. Work as quickly as possible
C. Take frequent breaks from the heat
D. Take a cool bath before you go outside
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24. According to the graph, which of these spices do Get Cooking readers use most often?
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F. cumin
G. cinnamon
H. curry powder
J. cayenne pepper
25. Which of these spices is used more than four but fewer than eight times per week?
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A. cumin
B. cinnamon
C. curry powder
D. cayenne pepper
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1. 152 + 134 =
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A. 288
B. 286
C. 222
D. 386
E. None of these
2. 467 - 55 =
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F. 392
G. 412
H. 411
J. 402
K. None of these
3. 893 + 8 =
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A. 901
B. 982
C. 891
D. 1,781
E. None of these
4. 60 X 6 =
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F. 366
G. 360
H. 120
J. 606
K. None of these
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5. 4 + 538 =
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A. 542
B. 534
C. 512
D. 578
E. None of these
6. 32 X 7 =
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F. 226
G. 219
H. 214
J. 224
K. None of these
7. 565 - 123 =
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A. 432
B. 352
C. 452
D. 443
E. None of these
8. 607 + 360 =
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F. 967
G. 960
H. 900
J. 1,067
K. None of these
9. 90 - 12 =
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A. 78
B. 102
C. 82
D. 88
E. None of theses
10. 12 X 22 =
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F. 2,424
G. 480
H. 264
J. 284
K. None of these
11. 17.4 + 3.6 =
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A. 2.1
B. 20.0
C. 21.0
D. 22.0
E. None of these
12. 88 X 10 =
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F. 80
G. 881
H. 880
J. 88
K. None of these
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13. $13.40 - $9.00 =
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A. $12.50
B. $4.40
C. $4.00
D. $5.60
E. None of these
14. 150 / 2 =
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F. 7 R 1
G. 85
H. 75
J. 75 R 1
K. None of these
15. 23.7 + 0.4 =
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A. 24.1
B. 23.74
C. 23.11
D. 27.7
E. None of these
16. $1000 - 445 =
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F. $665
G. $655
H. $645
J. $555
K. None of these
17. 518 x 50 =
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A. 2,950
B. 29,500
C. 2,590
D. 25,900
E. None of these
18. 135 / 5 =
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F. 27
G. 21
H. 28
J. 26
K. None of these
19. 3/6 - 2/6 =
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A. 1
B. 1/4
C. 5/6
D. 1/6
E. None of theses
20. 1.09 x 0.5 =
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F. 0.545
G. 5.45
J. 545.0
K. None of these
21. 3/4 + 1/4 =
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A. 3/16
B. 1 1/4
C. 4/8
D. 1
E. None of these
22. 806 / 7
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F. 122 R 6
G. 115 R 1
H. 116
K. None of these
23. 2 7/10 - 9/10
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A. 2 2/10
B. 1 8/10
C. 1 1/10
D. 2 8/10
E. None of these
24. 5,278 / 26
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F. 2,300
G. 230
H. 23
J. 2,030
25. 5/9 + 1/3 =
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A. 5/27
B. 1/2
C. 8/9
D. 2/3
E. None of these
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