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Twenty-five percent of all household burglaries can be attributed to unlocked windows or doors.
Crime is the result of opportunity plus desire.

To prevent crime, it is each individual's responsibility to

A. provide the opportunity.
B. provide the desire.
C. prevent the opportunity.
D. prevent the desire.
C. prevent the opportunity.
Each individual should prevent the opportunity for crime to occur.
From a building designer's standpoint, three things that make a home livable are the client, the building site, and the amount of money the client has to spend.

According to the passage, to make a home livable

A. the prospective piece of land makes little difference.
B. it can be built on any piece of land.
C. the design must fit the owner's income and the site.
D. the design must fit the designer's income.
C. the design must fit the owner's income and the site
The design must fit the owner's income and the building site.
Family camping has been described as the "biggest single growth industry in the booming travel/leisure market." Camping ranges from backpacking to living in motor homes with complete creature comforts. It is both an end in itself and a magic carpet to a wide variety of other forms of outdoor recreation.

It can be inferred from the passage that the LEAST luxurious form of camping is

A. backpacking.
B. travel trailers.
C. truck campers.
D. motor homes.
A. backpacking.
The selection describes a range of camping styles from backpacking to motor homes with complete creature comforts, so backpacking can be inferred to be the least luxurious.
Most drivers try to drive safely. A major part of safe driving is driving at the right speed, but what is a "right" speed? It is 20 miles per hour, or 35, or 60? That question may be hart to answer. On some city streets and in heavy traffic, 20 miles per hour could be too fast, even if it's within the posted speed limit. On a superhighway, 35 miles per hour could be too slow. Of course, a good driver must follow the speed limit, but he must also use good judgment. The right speed will vary depending on the number of cars, the road surface and its condition, and the driver's visibility.

The general theme of this passage is that a good driver

A. drives at 35 miles an hour.
B. adjust to different driving conditions.
C. always drives at the same speed.
D. always follows the speed limit.
B. adjust to different driving conditions.
According to the selection, the righ speed varies depending on the number of cars, the road surface, and the visibility, so a driver should adjust to different driving conditions.
Gardening can be an easygoing hobby, a scientific pursuit, an opportunity for exercise and fresh air, a significant source of food to help balance the family budget, a means of expression in art and beauty, an applied experiment in green plant growth, or all of these things together.

All of the following are made possible by gardening according to the passage EXCEPT

A. relaxation.
B. exercise.
C. experimentation.
D. hard work.
D. hard work.
Hard work is the only term in the list not mentioned in the passage.
About three-fourths of the surface of the earth is water. Of the 336 million cubic miles of water, most (97.2%) is found in the oceans and is salty. Glaciers hold another 2% of the total. Less than 1% (0.8%) is available as freshwater for people to use - and much of that is not near people who need it.

The amount of freshwater available to people to use is

A. 97.2%.
B. 0.8%.
C. 2%.
D. 75%.
B. 0.8%.
The selection states that less than 1% (0.8%) is available as freshwater for people to use.
Early settlers in the United States made the most of the herring fishing season. When spring came, the fish arrived in great numbers in the rivers. No nets or hooks were needed. Men used what was called a pinfold, a large circular pen built in shallow water. It was made by driving stakes closely together in the floor of the river.

A pinfold was made with

A. hooks and nets.
B. only nets.
C. stakes driven into the river bottom.
D. fishing rods.
C. stakes driven into the river bottom.
A pinfold is described in the passage as a large circular pen made by driving stakes close together in the floor of the river.
The power of United States government are divided. The legislative branch, composed of the two houses of Congress (the House of Representatives and the Senate), makes the laws. The executive branch, made up of the president and the heads of the different departments, put the laws into effect. The judicial branch, made up of the courts, tries cases when laws are broken. The idea behind this organization is to prevent one part or branch of government from having all the power.

As a result of the divided powers of government,

A. Congress rules the United States.
B. the president rules the United States.
C. power is shared.
D. no branch has power.
C. power is shared.
The division of powers prevents one part or branch of government from having all the power; therefore, power is shared.
A narcotic is a drug that, in proper doses, relieves pain and induces profound sleep, but which, in poisonous does, induces stupor, coma, or convulsions. Narcotics tend to be habit-forming and, in many instances, repeated doses lead to addiction.

A proper dose of narcotic induces

A. coma.
B. convulsions.
C. deep sleep.
D. stupor.
C. deep sleep.
The passage states that a proper dose of narcotic relieves pain and induces profound sleep.
Because nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are used by plants in large amounts, these nutrients are likely to be deficient in the soil. When you buy a fertilizer, therefore, you generally buy it for its content of these materials.

Unfertilized soil naturally deficient in nitrogen, phosphoric oxide, and potash probably lacks these nutrients because

A. they are not soluble.
B. manufacturers do not recommend them to gardeners.
C. they are rare elements never found in the earth.
D. plants use then in large quantities.
D. plants use then in large quantities.
The passage mentions that nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are used by plants in large amounts.
Where does the pollution come from? It comes from a wide variety of sources, including furnaces, smokestacks, incinerators, power-generating stations, industrial plants, dirt and dust caused by tearing down old buildings and putting ip new ones, ordinary street dirt, restaurants that emit smoke and odors, cars, buses, trucks, planes, and coal- or diesel-burning motor ships. Sixty percent of pollution is caused by motor vehicle exhausts, while another thirty percent is due to industry.

Most air pollution is caused by

A. industry and incinerators.
B. cars. trucks, and buses.
C. airplanes.
D. smokestacks of buildings
B. cars. trucks, and buses.
The passage mentions that 60% of pollution is caused by motor vehicle exhausts, so the choice is B - cars, trucks, and buses.
The use of sunglasses as an aid to vision is important. For the most part, the eye is a daytime instrument: It requires light to work properly. however, too much bright light and glare can create discomfort; as a result the eye blink, squint, get tears, or have trouble seeing well. Sunglasses help by keeping much of this bright light and glare from reaching the eyes.

The main purpose of sunglasses is to

A. hide the eyes.
B. screen out harmful rays of the sun.
C.remove the need for regular glasses.
D. protect the eyes from dirt
B. screen out harmful rays of the sun.
Since too much bright light can create discomfort for the eyes and create difficulty in seeing well, the main purpose of sunglasses is to screenout harmful rays.
Would you like to be good at a trade? Would you like to know a skill that pays well? One sure way to skill, good pay, and regular work is to train the job. This is called epprentice training. While it is not the only way to learn, apprentice training has good points, You can earn while you learn. You will know the skill "from the ground up." You can advance on the job.

Apprentice training is described by discussing

A. both sides.
B. the good side.
C. the bad side.
D. a specific trade.
B. the good side.
The selection mentions the good points of apprentice training but none of the negative points.
When you work at a job covered by social security, you and your employer contribute equal amounts. Your portion of the tax is taken from your wages or paycheck before you receive it.
This is called a deduction.

Which of these statements is true according to the passage?

A. Total tax rate is retirement rate plus insurance rate.
B. Insurance rates are higher than retirement rates.
C. Money taken from your pay is called a deduction.
D. Only your employer contributes to social security.
C. Money taken from your pay is called a deduction.
The selection does not deal with insurance rates, tax rates, or retirement rates. It defines what a deduction from your paycheck is.
ucleic acids are found in all living organisms, from viruses to humans. Their name refers to their discovery in the nuclei of white blood cells and fish sperm by Swiss physiologist Johann Miescher in 1869. However, it is not well established that nucleic acids occur outside the cell nucleus as well.

Nucleic acids are found

A. only in cells of humans.
B. only in viruses.
C. in all living cells.
D. only in white blood cells.
C. in all living cells.
The first sentence states that nucleic acids are found in all living organisms, from the simplest living things to the most complex.
The duty of a lighthouse keeper is to keep the light burning no matter what happens, so that ships will bee warned of the presence of dangerous rocks. If a shipwreck should occur near the lighthouse, even though he would like to aid in the resccue of its crew and passengers, the lighthouse keeper must

A. stay at his light.
B. rush to their aid.
C. turn out the light
D. quickly sound the sirren.
A. stay at his light.
The first sentence states that the duty of the lighthouse keeper is to keep the light burning no matter what happens.
In certain areas water is so scarce that every attempt is made to conserve it. For instance, for one oasis in the Sahara Desertt the amount of water necessary for each sate palm tree has been varefully determined.

How much water is each tree give?

A. no water at all
B. exactly the amount required
C. water only if it is healthy
D. water on alternate days
B. exactly the amount required
The second sentence mentions that the exact amount of water needed has been carefully determined.
Plants should be gradually "hardened," or toughened for 2 weeeks before being moved outdoors. This is done by withholding water and lowering the temperature. Hardening slows down the plants' rate of growth to prepare them to withstand such conditions as chilling, drying winds, or high temperatures.

You toughen a seeding

A. by putting it in a cooler environment.
B. by putting it in a 6-inch pot.
C. by watering it thorougghly.
D. by using ready-made peat pellets.
A. by putting it in a cooler environment.
"Hardening" or toughening seedlings is done by reducing the water the seedlings obtain and lowering the temperature.
At depth of severa miles inside the earth, the weight of rocks causes great pressure. This rock pressure, as well as other fforces, sometimes causes rocks to break and slip. Faults (great cracks) form. When slippage occurs, shock waves are felt and can me detected with siesmographs thousands of miles away.

The most frequent cause of major earthquakes is

A. faulting.
B. folding.
C. landslides.
D. submarine currents.
A. faulting.
Earthquackes occur when rock layers break and slip, forming cracks or faults.
A leaf can catch sunlight and turn this energy into food which is stored in a tree of plant. To run this factory the leaf must have air, water, and sunlight. By a chemical process called 'photosynthesis', the leaf combines the air and water with the energy of the sun

The process of 'photosynthesis'

A. combines air, water, and sun to make food.
B. makes leaves grow in fanccy shapes.
C. causes water to form in clouds.
D. is a physical process
A. combines air, water, and sun to make food.
Photosynthesis combines air, water, and energy from the sun to make food.
Most telephone sales are made by reputable persons who try to sell in an honest manner. These persons use the telephone as an aid to business, and they know success depends on being fair and reasonable. The opposite of reputable salesman are overaggressive talkers who try to force you make up your mind quickly.

The word 'reputable' is closest in meaning to

A. reasonable.
B. trusted.
C. friendly.
D. aggressive.
B. trusted.
In this selection reputable means honest or trusted.
When someone in your family suffers a minor burn, reach for an ice cube fast. Place it directly over the burn until the sting is gone when the cube is removed. Ice is great first aid for burns and kills the pain. Afterward you'll be amazed to discover there is very swelling, blisters probably won't appear, and healing will be much faster.

The topic sentence or key idea in this paragraph is that

A. ice prevents burn blisters.
B. ice cubes remove the pain.
C.ice is great first aid for burns.
D. ice reduces swelling.
C.ice is great first aid for burns.
The main idea of the selection is that ice can relieve many of the effects of a burn and is therefore great first aid.
A stranger meets you and shows you some cash he has just "found."
He wants to divide it with you. He says that you must shown your "good faith" and put up some of your own money. When you agree to give him your money, the stranger finds some reason to leave for a while. Do you see him again? Not likely; you have just been cheated or swindled.

The main theme of this passage is

A. Do not speak to strangers.
B. be careful of "get-rich-quick" plans.
C. how to make money.
D. do not believe stranger
B. be careful of "get-rich-quick" plans.
The main idea of the selection is to wanr you to be careful of "get-rich-quick" plas.
Statistically, but far the most common types of home acccidents are falls. Each year over 15,000 Americans meet death in this way, whithin the four walls of theis homes or in yards around their houses. Nine out of 10 of the victims are over 65, but people of all ages experience serious injuries as a result of home falls.

Falls most frequently results on death for

A. children.
B. adults under 35.
C. all age groups.
D. adults older than 65.
D. adults older than 65.
The third sentence mentions that 9 out of 10 victims of fatal falls are older than 65.
"Gray water" is slightly used water-the water you have collected at the bottom of the tub after you have showered or the rinse water from the washing machine. It is still useful, and we cannot afford to let if go down the drain.

Which of the following is an example of gray water?

A. carbonated water
B. rrainwatter
C. soapy water
D. tap water
C. soapy water
"Gray water" is defined as slightly used water. The only choice that represents used water is soapy water.
Glaciers are frozen masses of snow and ice. As the weight of the snow increases each year the lower layers become hard-packed like ice. the weight also causes the glacier to move slowly downhill. Speeds of glaciers are usually figured in inches per day rather than moles per hour.

A glacier moves as result of its

A. speed.
B. weight.
C. temperature.
D. layers.
B. weight.
The third sentence specifies that a glacier moves because of its weight.
It is time to get this country moving again. No American wants to stand by and see this country go the other way. The men who have been elected are no longer in touch. A fresh point of view, new ideas, and more action are needed. The voters shoul finally wake up and give power to those who will make changes.

This passage tries to make you believe that

A. changes are needed.
B. no changes are needed.
C. changes will never happen.
D. no action is needed.
A. changes are needed.
Every sentence of the selection expresses disaproval of the present state of things and implies that changes are neeeded.
Up until a few years ago most parents, teachers, baby doctors, and coaches felt that right was right. There was even an old wives' late left-handed people did not learn as well. But, I'm happy to report, this right-thinking is gone. Today parents and teachers understand left-handedness, and our number is rising.

The main idea of this passage is that the feelings about left-handedness

A. have not changed at all.
B. have completely changed.
C. have partly changed.
D. will not change.
C. have partly changed.
The selection states that some categories of people have changed, but the fact that the "number is rising" implies that not everyone has changed.
According to Newton's Third Law, to each action there is an equal and opposite reaction. ou can illustrate the principle by blowing up a rubber balloon and then allowing the air to escape. Notice that the balloon moves forward as the air escapes in the opposite direction.

Which of the following describes Newton's Third Law?

A. an object at rest
B. gravvitational force
C. falling bodies
D. action equal reaction
D. action equal reaction
According to the first sentence, Newton's Third Law is that to each action there is an equal and opposite reaction, or action equals reaction.
Water is a cgood conductor of sound waves. If you were swimming underwater while someone struck two rocks together underwater 10 feet away, you would be surprised at how loud the sound was. The U.S. Navy makes use of this knowledge in detecting enemy submarines.

Of the followingg, which is the best restatement of the main idea?

A. Fish cannot hear ordinary sounds.
B. Sound waves become compressed in very deep water.
C. Water is a good conductor of sound waves.
D. Submarines cannot detect sound waves.
C. Water is a good conductor of sound waves.
The first sentece, and main idea of the paragraph, states that water is a good conductor of sound waves.
Professional drivers, people who drive trucks and buses for a living, have a low opinion of the average motorist. They complain that the average does not maintain proper speed, changes lanes without signals, and stops without warning.

The topic sentence or key idea in this paragraph is that

A. professional drivers do not think much of the average driver.
B. people who drive trucks are professional drivers.
C. the average driver is not a good driver.
D. the average driver does not like professional drivers.
A. professional drivers do not think much of the average driver.
The main idea of this paragraph is given in the first sentence, which states that professional drivers have a low opinion of the average motorist
The trees stood quietly under the dark gray clouds. Their base branches shuddered as the cold wind slipped around them. Sailing along on the wind a few birds flew to shelter. No other animals were to be seen.

In this paragraph the word "shuddered" means:

A. fell.
B. shook.
C. cracked.
D. remained still.
B. shook.
In this selection the word "Shuddered" means shook.
Many think of the log cabin as a New England invention. Others feel it was first made by the pioneers who crossed the Appalachian Mountains. According to one authority, the long cabin was introduced to America by the Swedes. The area around the Delaware River was settled by Swedes and Finns. these two European peoples were first to use the log cabin.

According to this passage, the log cabin was introduced to this country by

A. New England colonists.
B. Swedes and Finns.
C. Appalachian Mountain pioneers.
D. the English..
B. Swedes and Finns.
The paragraph clearly states that the Swedes and Finns (these two European peoples) were the first to use log cabins.
Down the gently drifting stream, the boat glided softly. Soft breezes and warm sun bathed him. The fishing pole lay unused. The floppy hat shaded his half-closed eyes and much of his fare. Only his lower features, framed in a pleasant smile, could be seen.

The passage describes a man who is

A. sad.
B. active.
C. contented.
D. exhilarated.
C. contented.
the tone or mood of this passage is one of contentment. he man is described at rest with a smile at his face.
Would you like to be good at a trade? Would you like to know a skill that pays well? One sure way to skill, good pay, and regular work is to train on the job. This is called apprentice training. While it is not the only way to learn, apprentice training has a good point. you can earn while you learn, can learn the skill "from the ground up," and can advance on the job.

Apprentice training is described in this paragraph by

A. discussing both sides.
B. discussing only the good side.
C. discussing only the bad side.
D. comparing it to other types of training.
B. discussing only the good side.
This paragraph points out the favorable or good points about apprentice training. It does not discuss any negative or bad points, and it does not compare it to any other type of training.
Move into a house with 6 closets and all of them will be jammed in a short time. move into a house with 15 closets and the same thing will happen. In short, we never have enough closets no matter how many closets we have. But there's one thing we can do. We can make better use of the space within a closet.

The author of this paragraph suggests that we

A. should build more closets in houses.
B. never have enough things to fill the closets.
C. usually fill every closet in the house.
D. make the best use of space within a closet.
C. usually fill every closet in the house.
The paragraph states, We never have enough closets no matter how many closets we have"
There is a big difference between a liberal and a reactionary. The person who favors new ideas, tries to change and looks for new ways is more free or liberated. on the other hand, a person may look back or want to return to the way things used to be. this person does not like progress and resents change.

The word "reactionary" can be used to describe a person who

A. looks ahead to the future.
B. looks back to the past.
C. favors new ideas.
D. likes change.
B. looks back to the past.
A reactionary person looks to the past. The paragraph describes a liberal, using the keywords "liberated" and "free". The words "on the other hand" tell you that the description is about to shift from one way to another.
This forest must be preserved. These trees have stood against natural forces for over a hundred years. Within the area wildlife flourishes and the streams are clear and sparkling. Thousands of people can find pleasure through camping or walking in a spot of unspoiled nature. The beauty and peace of this forest can renew the spirit of many persons.

this passage was probably written by a

A. lumber company spokesperson.
B. religious society.
C. house-building company.
D. conversation group.
D. conversation group.
You can inter from the passage that a conservation group wrote it. A lumber company or house-building company would more likely want to cut down the forest to use the lumber in its business. There is no reason to think that a religious group wrote the paragraph.
There has been enough talk. The problem has been studies from every viewpoint. The figures add up to the need for the bridge. When the bonds are approved their cost will be met by future tolls. All groups favor this and no property owners will be hurt by it. The time for action has come.

According to this paragraph, the next logical step would be to

A. build the bridge
B. pass a law to raise the money
C. decide how to collect the tolls
D. have a meeting for property owners.
B. pass a law to raise the money
The time for action suggests that the bridge should be built, but the paragraph makes it clear that official action - approval of bonds - must be taken first.
Lightning is a gigantic spark, a tremendous release of energy between earth and cloud. The shorter the gap between earth and cloud, the grater the chances of discharge. Thus, lightning trends to favor objects that thrust above the surrounding terrain. This might mean you sitting in a boat or lone tree on the golf course.

Lightning is described as

A. man-made energy.
B. a bolt from heaven.
C. a release of electrical energy.
D. a poorly understood phenomenon.
C. a release of electrical energy.
The paragraph describes lightning as a "spark" and as a "release of energy"
Every large city has problems of traffic and people trying to use transportation. The problem is at its worst in the 2 hours before 9 A.M. and the 2 hours after 4 P.M. So many businesses, stores, and companies start work and end work at the same time. This becomes a very great problem in the downtown business centers with their many-storied skyscrapers and their thousands of workers.
The morning transportation rush starts at

A. 9 A.M.
B. 7 A.M.
C. 8 A.M.
D. 6 A.M.
B. 7 A.M.
The paragraph clearly states that the morning rush hour starts 2 hours before 9 A.M.
An agricultural research scientist wished to test the germination power of a particular strain of wheat. That is, he wants to know what proportion of the seeds will grew to maturity. He picks one seed at random from a bunch of wheat and that particular grain of wheat produces a strong and healthy stalk of wheat.

We can conclude from this experiment that

A. the resto fo the seeds are the same.
B. this seed is the only healthy one.
C. more seeds must be tested.
D. it was an accident that this seed was good.
C. more seeds must be tested.
More than one seed of wheat has to be tested to form a conclusion.
Most breads and cereals are well-liked, fit easily into meal plan, and cost little per serving. These foods, with wholegrain or enriched bread as examples, provide good food value. Mostly they give food energy, but they also supply vitamins and minerals. According to a recent survey, bread and cereal products provided 40% of the thiamine (a B vitamin) and 30% of the iron needed daily by a person.

What percent of the daily needs of a B vitamin come from bread and cereals?

A. 30%
B. more than half
C. 40%
D. 70$
C. 40%
The last sentence states that bread and cereal provide 40% for the daily need for thiamine, one of the B vitamins.
In the many years before 1800 there was a great fear of plague and other illnesses. most of the problem came from poor medical knowledge and no scientific way to fight the diseases. people knew the results off plague would be suffering and death. Naturally they tried to stay away from infection or they tried to keep the danger away from them.

The main reason for the fear of plague before 1800 was

A. crowded cities and seaports.
B. little medical or scientific knowledge.
C. long time needed for quarantine.
D. difficulty in avoiding infection.
B. little medical or scientific knowledge.
The second sentence states that most problems came from poor medical knowledge and lack of ways to fight disease.
The duty of a lighthouse keeper is to keep the light burning no matter what happens. so that ships will be warned of the presence of dangerous rocks. If a shipwreck should occur near the lighthouse, even though he would like to aid in the rescue of its crew and passengers, the lighthouse keeper must

A. stay at his light.
B. rush to their aid.
C. turn out the light
D. quickly sound the siren
A. stay at his light.
The first sentence states that the duty of the lighthouse keeper is to keep the light burning no matter what happens.
In certain area water is so scarce that every attempt is made to conserve it. For instance, for one oasis in the Sahara Desert the amount of water necessary for each date palm tree has been carefully determined.
How much water is each tree given?

A. no water at all
B. exactly the amount required
C. water only if it is healthy
D. water on alternate days
B. exactly the amount required
The second sentence mentions that the exact amount of water needed has been carefully determined.
Plants should be gradually "hardened" or toughened for 2 weeks before being moved outdoors. This is done by withholding water and lowering the temperature. Hardening slows down the plants' rate of growth to prepare them to withstand such conditions as chilling, drying winds, or high temperatures.

You toughen a seedling

A. by putting it in a cooler environment.
B. by putting it in a 6-inch pot.
C. by watering it thoroughly.
D. by using ready-made peat pellets.
A. by putting it in a cooler environment.
Hardening or toughening seedlings is done by reducing the water the seedlings obtain and lowering the temperature.
At depth of several miles inside the earth, the weight of rocks causes great pressure. This rock pressure, as well as other forces, sometimes causes rocks to break and slip. Faults (great cracks) form. When slippage occurs, shock waves are felt and can be detected with seismographs thousands of miles away.

The most frequent cause of major earthquakes is

A. faulting.
B. folding.
C. landslides.
D. submarine currents
A. faulting.
Earthquakes occur when rock layers break and slip, forming cracks or faults
tree or plant. To run this factory the leaf must have air, water, and sunlight. By a chemical process called 'photosynthesis', the leaf combines the air and water with the energy of the sun.

The process of 'photosynthesis'

A. combines air, water, and sun to make food.
B. makes leaves growth in fancy shape.
C. causes water to form in clouds
D. is a physical process.
A. combines air, water, and sun to make food.
Photosynthesis combines air, water, and energy grom the sun to make food.