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________ most important event in San Francisco`s history was the disastrous earthquake and fire of 1906.
The
It was the
That the
There was a
Vegetables are an excellent source ________ vitamins.
of
has
where
that
Microscopes make small things appear larger than ________.
really are
are really
are they really
they really are
The city of Montreal ________ over 70 square miles.
covers
that covers
covering
is covered
Janet Collin`s struggle to make a place for herself in ballet is the kind of life story ________ a fascinating novel might be written.
of
by
for whom
about which
 
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Answer Key for Pre-TOEFL Test Structure and Written Expression
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Receptors for the sense of smell are located at the top of the nasal cavity.
upper end
inner edge
mouth
division
Passenger ships and aircraft are often equipped with ship-to-shore or air-to-land radio telephones.
highways
railroads
planes
sailboats
Dotting the marshy expanse of the Florida Everglades are little islands known locally as hummocks.
generally
to all
in that area
occasionally
It is not possible for people to remember everything that they have thought, felt or done.
recall
appreciate
repeat
discuss
When preparing a diet, a person should be aware that vitamin D acts to increase the amount of calcium absorbed by the body.
schedule of exercise
nutritional plan
study of longevity
medicinal chart
 
A new atomic clock being developed for navigation

 
satellites will perform better than previous devices. The

 
clock, which incorporates a hydrogen maser, will use a

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new microwave cavity design to provide a compact and

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lightweight package, and new electronic techniques to

 
maintain long-term stability. The clock can provide

 
precise navigation information because it is stable to

 
one second in three million years. The differences in

 
the time when signals from four satellites arrive at one

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location can be used to calculate that position to within

 
a few yards.

Look at the following example:
From the passage, it can be inferred that which of the following characteristics of the clock mentioned will be most impressive?
Its compact size
Its weight
Its accuracy
Its ability to measure distance
The correct choice is C.
It can be inferred from the passage that the new clock will be
long-lasting
harmful to humans
produced in great numbers
very attractive looking
According to the passage, signals from how many satellites will be used to calculate a position?
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3<
4
What is the primary purpose of the passage?
To teach a lesson
To sell a product
To support a theory
To provide information
Answer Key for Pre-TOEFL Test Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension
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C
C
A
B
A
D
D
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The railroad was not the first institution to impose

 
regularity on society, or to draw attention to the

 
importance of precise timekeeping. For as long as

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merchants have set out their wares at daybreak and

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communal festivities have been celebrated, people have

 
been in rough agreement with their neighbors as to the

 
time of day. The value of this tradition is today more

 
apparent than ever. Were it not for public acceptance of

 
a single yardstick of time, social life would be unbearably

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chaotic: the massive daily transfers of goods, services,

 
and information would proceed in fits and starts; the

 
very fabric of modern society would begin to unravel.

What is the main idea of the passage?
In modern society we must make more time for our neighbors.
The traditions of society are timeless.
An accepted way of measuring time is essential for the smooth functioning of society.
Society judges people by the times at which they conduct certain activities.
The main idea of the passage is that societies need to agree about how time is measured in order to function smoothly. Therefore, you should choose answer C.
example II
In line 7, the phrase "this tradition" refers to
the practice of starting the business day at dawn
friendly relations between neighbors
the railroad`s reliance on time schedules
people`s agreement on the measurement of time
The phrase "this tradition" refers to the preceding clause, "people have been in rough agreement with their neighbors as to the time of day." Therefore, you should choose answer D.
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