Question 1

What is the main idea of the passage?

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The Internet is an invention that made sending and receiving data possible.

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Equipment is needed to allow a computer to connect to the Internet.

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The most popular Internet programs are e-mail, chatting and games.

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The Internet Explorer can be used to browse the Web.

Question 2

The word "adopted" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

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chose

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approved

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changed

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fostered

Question 3

According to paragraph 1, which of the following is true of the Web?

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It consists of sites on which information can be enjoyed by others.

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It made the receiving and sending of e-mail possible.

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It is limited to a certain number of computers connected to the Internet.

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It allows data to be shared but not for media or games.

Question 4

The word "It" in paragraph 1 refers to

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Internet

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media

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Web

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data

Question 5

According to paragraph 2, all of the following are true of the Web page EXCEPT that

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each Web page has its own Internet site.

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Web pages contain hyperlinks that bring you to other pages.

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every Web page has a uniform resource locator.

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the Web cannot be read without software.

Question 6

Why does the author mention "a book" in paragraph 2?

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To compare browsing to turning the pages of a book

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To provide an example of information that can be viewed on the Web

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To note a reason why the World Wide Web was created

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To suggest that reading a book is better than browsing the Web

Question 7

Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.

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Using the Internet requires that you have a computer, a connection to the Internet,
and a browser.

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A browser and a connection to the Internet are important requirements when
working with your computer.

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A connection to the Internet allows you to use a browser when viewing Web pages.

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A computer cannot work without a connection to the Internet and a reliable
browser.

Question 8

What can be inferred about broadband connections in paragraph 3?

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They are more convenient than dial-up connections.

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They are the fastest type of connection available.

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They require more equipment than dial-up connections.

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They do not require an Internet service provider.

Question 9

What is the main idea of the passage?

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J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is his most famous work.

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The Lord of the Rings was not meant to be a fantasy novel.

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The Lord of the Rings is basically a religious novel.

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Readers disagree about the merits of The Lord of the Rings.

Question 10

The word "sequel" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

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next in a series

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ending of a book

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new story

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review of a book

Question 11

The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to

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the ring

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the hands

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a dark tale

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the power

Question 12

What can be inferred about The Lord of the Rings?

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It did not continue the story of The Hobbit.

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It was a book that Tolkien did not want to write.

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It was less popular than Tolkien's other books.

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It received the best reviews of all the books Tolkien wrote.

Question 13

According to paragraph 2, which of the following is true about The Lord of the Rings?

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A volume in the series consists of two books.

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The idea for the story came from the publisher.

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It has the same characters as The Hobbit.

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The book continues the story of Bilbo.

Question 14

Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.

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The well-known Lord of the Rings was based on the historic situation contained
in Silmarillion.

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Silmarillion is a historical novel that rivaled The Lord of the Rings in popularity.

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The Lord of the Rings became popular because of an earlier book called
Silmarillion.

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Silmarillion was meant to provide a background for the book The Lord of the
Rings.

Question 15

Why does the author mention "Norse mythology" in paragraph 3?

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To give an example of what may have influenced Tolkien's book

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To argue that Norse mythology was a greater influence than Catholicism

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To suggest that many ideas in the book did not agree with each other

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To point out that mythology was one reason that Tolkien wrote stories

Question 16

Which of the following expresses the author's opinion of The Lord of the Rings?

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It was well-written; nevertheless, some people do not like it much.

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It was too difficult to understand for most people.

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It caused too many arguments because of the rings.

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It was not Tolkien's best novel among his novels about elves.

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