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Passage 1
Sportsmanship can be conceptualized as an enduring and relatively stable characteristic or disposition such that individuals differ in the way they are generally expected to behave in sports situations. In general, sportsmanship refers to virtues such as fairness, self-control, courage, and persistence, and has been associated with interpersonal concepts of treating others and being treated fairly, maintaining self-control if dealing with others, and respect for both authority and opponents.
What is sportsmanship generally associated with?
Winning competitions by using the best strategies and techniques
Following rules and showing good physical performance in sports
Displaying traits likefairness, self-control, and persistence in sports
Prioritizing teamwork while ignoring individual achievements in games
60s - Q2
Passage 1
Sportsmanship can be conceptualized as an enduring and relatively stable characteristic or disposition such that individuals differ in the way they are generally expected to behave in sports situations. In general, sportsmanship refers to virtues such as fairness, self-control, courage, and persistence, and has been associated with interpersonal concepts of treating others and being treated fairly, maintaining self-control if dealing with others, and respect for both authority and opponents.
How does sportsmanship involve interpersonal relationships?
By helping players focus on their personal goals during games
By encouraging competitors to push harder and win every match
By cultivating a sense of fairness and mutual respect among players
By teaching players to follow instructions from coaches and mentors
60s - Q3
Passage 1
Sportsmanship can be conceptualized as an enduring and relatively stable characteristic or disposition such that individuals differ in the way they are generally expected to behave in sports situations. In general, sportsmanship refers to virtues such as fairness, self-control, courage, and persistence, and has been associated with interpersonal concepts of treating others and being treated fairly, maintaining self-control if dealing with others, and respect for both authority and opponents.
What role does self-control play in sportsmanship?
It helps players stay focused and avoid unnecessary distractions.
It allows individuals to handle behavior when dealing with others.
It encourages players to respect all rules and avoid penalties.
It ensures that athletes remain disciplined during every game.
60s - Q4
Passage2
Dr. Edith de Guzman watched the flames of thePalisades fire rolling through the Santa Monica mountains out of the windows ofher University of California, Los Angeles, classroom last week.
First, on Tuesday, flames surged toward thePacific Palisades neighborhood, the affluent community overlooking the oceanfrom the canyons in west LA. Then overnight, they tore through parts ofAltadena, a diverse town in the city’s east that had served as a refuge forBlack Angelenos.
By Wednesday evening, fires were burning inthe Hollywood Hills and the San Fernando valley. Twenty-five people would losetheir lives. Thousands had lost their homes. LA, and much of the United States,was asking how wildfires could rage out of control in one of the richest citiesin the world – a city with a long history of dealing with fire. What couldhave, what should have, been done? And who was to blame?
(https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/jan/18/la-fires-started-conditions-drought)
Where was Dr. Edith de Guzman when she observed the Palisades fire?
In a classroom at the University of California
In her home overlooking the Pacific Palisades
On the Pacific Palisades beach
At a fire control center in Los Angeles
60s - Q5
Passage2
Dr. Edith de Guzman watched the flames of thePalisades fire rolling through the Santa Monica mountains out of the windows ofher University of California, Los Angeles, classroom last week.
First, on Tuesday, flames surged toward thePacific Palisades neighborhood, the affluent community overlooking the oceanfrom the canyons in west LA. Then overnight, they tore through parts ofAltadena, a diverse town in the city’s east that had served as a refuge forBlack Angelenos.
By Wednesday evening, fires were burning inthe Hollywood Hills and the San Fernando valley. Twenty-five people would losetheir lives. Thousands had lost their homes. LA, and much of the United States,was asking how wildfires could rage out of control in one of the richest citiesin the world – a city with a long history of dealing with fire. What couldhave, what should have, been done? And who was to blame?
(https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/jan/18/la-fires-started-conditions-drought)
Which area was affected first by the Palisades fire?
Altadena
San Fernando Valley
Hollywood Hills
Pacific Palisades
60s - Q6
Passage2
Dr. Edith de Guzman watched the flames of thePalisades fire rolling through the Santa Monica mountains out of the windows ofher University of California, Los Angeles, classroom last week.
First, on Tuesday, flames surged toward thePacific Palisades neighborhood, the affluent community overlooking the oceanfrom the canyons in west LA. Then overnight, they tore through parts ofAltadena, a diverse town in the city’s east that had served as a refuge forBlack Angelenos.
By Wednesday evening, fires were burning inthe Hollywood Hills and the San Fernando valley. Twenty-five people would losetheir lives. Thousands had lost their homes. LA, and much of the United States,was asking how wildfires could rage out of control in one of the richest citiesin the world – a city with a long history of dealing with fire. What couldhave, what should have, been done? And who was to blame?
(https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/jan/18/la-fires-started-conditions-drought)
How many people lost their lives in the fire, according to the news article?
15
25
50
10
60s - Q7
Passage2
Dr. Edith de Guzman watched the flames of thePalisades fire rolling through the Santa Monica mountains out of the windows ofher University of California, Los Angeles, classroom last week.
First, on Tuesday, flames surged toward thePacific Palisades neighborhood, the affluent community overlooking the oceanfrom the canyons in west LA. Then overnight, they tore through parts ofAltadena, a diverse town in the city’s east that had served as a refuge forBlack Angelenos.
By Wednesday evening, fires were burning inthe Hollywood Hills and the San Fernando valley. Twenty-five people would losetheir lives. Thousands had lost their homes. LA, and much of the United States,was asking how wildfires could rage out of control in one of the richest citiesin the world – a city with a long history of dealing with fire. What couldhave, what should have, been done? And who was to blame?
(https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/jan/18/la-fires-started-conditions-drought)
What is the main question the news article raises regarding the wildfire in Los Angeles?
How could such a fire happen in a wealthy city?
How can firefighters contain fires more quickly?
What is the best way to rebuild affected communities?
How can wildfires be prevented in the future?
60s - Q8
Passage2
Dr. Edith de Guzman watched the flames of thePalisades fire rolling through the Santa Monica mountains out of the windows ofher University of California, Los Angeles, classroom last week.
First, on Tuesday, flames surged toward thePacific Palisades neighborhood, the affluent community overlooking the oceanfrom the canyons in west LA. Then overnight, they tore through parts ofAltadena, a diverse town in the city’s east that had served as a refuge forBlack Angelenos.
By Wednesday evening, fires were burning inthe Hollywood Hills and the San Fernando valley. Twenty-five people would losetheir lives. Thousands had lost their homes. LA, and much of the United States,was asking how wildfires could rage out of control in one of the richest citiesin the world – a city with a long history of dealing with fire. What couldhave, what should have, been done? And who was to blame?
(https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/jan/18/la-fires-started-conditions-drought)
What might the news article suggest about the preparedness of Los Angeles in handling wildfires?
The city needs to build better fire stations to handle future outbreaks.
The city is well-prepared and will handle future fires effectively.
The city had sufficient preparation, but the fire was too powerful.
The city was caught off guard despite its history with fires.
60s - Q9
Passage2
Dr. Edith de Guzman watched the flames of thePalisades fire rolling through the Santa Monica mountains out of the windows ofher University of California, Los Angeles, classroom last week.
First, on Tuesday, flames surged toward thePacific Palisades neighborhood, the affluent community overlooking the oceanfrom the canyons in west LA. Then overnight, they tore through parts ofAltadena, a diverse town in the city’s east that had served as a refuge forBlack Angelenos.
By Wednesday evening, fires were burning inthe Hollywood Hills and the San Fernando valley. Twenty-five people would losetheir lives. Thousands had lost their homes. LA, and much of the United States,was asking how wildfires could rage out of control in one of the richest citiesin the world – a city with a long history of dealing with fire. What couldhave, what should have, been done? And who was to blame?
(https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/jan/18/la-fires-started-conditions-drought)
Why is the inclusion of Altadena significant in the context of the fire?
It serves as a reminder of the risks posed by wildfires in rural areas.
It shows the fire's proximity to major landmarks in Los Angeles.
It highlights the fire's impact on affluent communities.
It demonstrates the fire’s spread into diverse and historically significant areas.
60s - Q10
Passage2
Dr. Edith de Guzman watched the flames of thePalisades fire rolling through the Santa Monica mountains out of the windows ofher University of California, Los Angeles, classroom last week.
First, on Tuesday, flames surged toward thePacific Palisades neighborhood, the affluent community overlooking the oceanfrom the canyons in west LA. Then overnight, they tore through parts ofAltadena, a diverse town in the city’s east that had served as a refuge forBlack Angelenos.
By Wednesday evening, fires were burning inthe Hollywood Hills and the San Fernando valley. Twenty-five people would losetheir lives. Thousands had lost their homes. LA, and much of the United States,was asking how wildfires could rage out of control in one of the richest citiesin the world – a city with a long history of dealing with fire. What couldhave, what should have, been done? And who was to blame?
(https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/jan/18/la-fires-started-conditions-drought)
How might this article suggest that the causes of wildfires and the aftermath are linked?
The wildfire’s spread was due to neglect from wealthier neighborhoods.
The wildfire represents a lack of preparation for natural disasters.
It serves as a reminder of the risks posed by wildfires in rural areas.
The fire was uncontrollable because of strong winds and dry conditions.
60s - Q11
Passage 3
The Mona Lisa was one of Leonardo da Vinci's favorite paintings, and he carried it around with him until he died. Today it is regarded as the most famous painting in the world and is viewed by thousands of people annually. Who is this painted figure? Many suggestions have been made, and the most likely candidate is Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a Florentine silk merchant.
Another more likely, but popular theory, is that the painting was a self-portrait. There are certainly similarities between the facial features of the Mona Lisa and the artist's self-portrait painted many years later. Could this be the reason for Vinci giving the portrait such an enigmatic smile?
Today, the Mona Lisa looks rather somber, in dull shades of brown and yellow. This is due to layer of varnish covering the paint, which has yellowed over the years. It is possible that the painting was once brighter and more colorful than it is now.
The Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre in 1911, by a former employee who believed that the painting belonged in Italy. The thief walked out of the gallery with the picture underneath his painter's smock. He was apprehended by the police two years later and the painting was returned to the Louvre, where it is placed even today.
Who is believed to be the most likely subject of the Mona Lisa painting?
French queen
Lisa Gherardini
The silk merchant
An Italian actress
60s - Q12
Passage 3
The Mona Lisa was one of Leonardo da Vinci's favorite paintings, and he carried it around with him until he died. Today it is regarded as the most famous painting in the world and is viewed by thousands of people annually. Who is this painted figure? Many suggestions have been made, and the most likely candidate is Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a Florentine silk merchant.
Another more likely, but popular theory, is that the painting was a self-portrait. There are certainly similarities between the facial features of the Mona Lisa and the artist's self-portrait painted many years later. Could this be the reason for Vinci giving the portrait such an enigmatic smile?
Today, the Mona Lisa looks rather somber, in dull shades of brown and yellow. This is due to layer of varnish covering the paint, which has yellowed over the years. It is possible that the painting was once brighter and more colorful than it is now.
The Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre in 1911, by a former employee who believed that the painting belonged in Italy. The thief walked out of the gallery with the picture underneath his painter's smock. He was apprehended by the police two years later and the painting was returned to the Louvre, where it is placed even today.
What is the primary reason the Mona Lisa looks somber today?
A yellowed layer of varnish covers the painting
It has been damaged by fire
It was originally painted in dull colors
The paint faded due to sunlight
60s - Q13
Passage 3
The Mona Lisa was one of Leonardo da Vinci's favorite paintings, and he carried it around with him until he died. Today it is regarded as the most famous painting in the world and is viewed by thousands of people annually. Who is this painted figure? Many suggestions have been made, and the most likely candidate is Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a Florentine silk merchant.
Another more likely, but popular theory, is that the painting was a self-portrait. There are certainly similarities between the facial features of the Mona Lisa and the artist's self-portrait painted many years later. Could this be the reason for Vinci giving the portrait such an enigmatic smile?
Today, the Mona Lisa looks rather somber, in dull shades of brown and yellow. This is due to layer of varnish covering the paint, which has yellowed over the years. It is possible that the painting was once brighter and more colorful than it is now.
The Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre in 1911, by a former employee who believed that the painting belonged in Italy. The thief walked out of the gallery with the picture underneath his painter's smock. He was apprehended by the police two years later and the painting was returned to the Louvre, where it is placed even today.
Where is the Mona Lisa displayed today?
France
Italy
Louvre
Florence
60s - Q14
Passage 3
The Mona Lisa was one of Leonardo da Vinci's favorite paintings, and he carried it around with him until he died. Today it is regarded as the most famous painting in the world and is viewed by thousands of people annually. Who is this painted figure? Many suggestions have been made, and the most likely candidate is Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a Florentine silk merchant.
Another more likely, but popular theory, is that the painting was a self-portrait. There are certainly similarities between the facial features of the Mona Lisa and the artist's self-portrait painted many years later. Could this be the reason for Vinci giving the portrait such an enigmatic smile?
Today, the Mona Lisa looks rather somber, in dull shades of brown and yellow. This is due to layer of varnish covering the paint, which has yellowed over the years. It is possible that the painting was once brighter and more colorful than it is now.
The Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre in 1911, by a former employee who believed that the painting belonged in Italy. The thief walked out of the gallery with the picture underneath his painter's smock. He was apprehended by the police two years later and the painting was returned to the Louvre, where it is placed even today.
When was the Mona Lisa stolen from the Louvre?
1800
1911
1920
1900
60s - Q15
Passage 3
The Mona Lisa was one of Leonardo da Vinci's favorite paintings, and he carried it around with him until he died. Today it is regarded as the most famous painting in the world and is viewed by thousands of people annually. Who is this painted figure? Many suggestions have been made, and the most likely candidate is Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a Florentine silk merchant.
Another more likely, but popular theory, is that the painting was a self-portrait. There are certainly similarities between the facial features of the Mona Lisa and the artist's self-portrait painted many years later. Could this be the reason for Vinci giving the portrait such an enigmatic smile?
Today, the Mona Lisa looks rather somber, in dull shades of brown and yellow. This is due to layer of varnish covering the paint, which has yellowed over the years. It is possible that the painting was once brighter and more colorful than it is now.
The Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre in 1911, by a former employee who believed that the painting belonged in Italy. The thief walked out of the gallery with the picture underneath his painter's smock. He was apprehended by the police two years later and the painting was returned to the Louvre, where it is placed even today.
What was the motive of the person who stole the Mona Lisa?
To sell the painting for money
To destroy the painting out of jealousy
To return the painting to Italy
To keep it as a personal treasure
60s