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Pregunta 1 de 19
What do you do in the Complete the Words task? Ver respuesta Respuesta: A. Fill in the missing letters of words in a short academic paragraph
In Complete the Words, the second half of some words in a short academic text is missing, and you complete them.
Pregunta 2 de 19
How many words have missing letters in each Complete the Words text? Ver respuesta Respuesta: C. 10
Each Complete the Words text is about 70–100 words long and has 10 words with missing letters.
Pregunta 3 de 19
Which text is most like a Read in Daily Life text? Ver respuesta Respuesta: D. A notice about new cafeteria hours
Read in Daily Life uses short everyday texts such as notices, menus, receipts, emails and social media posts.
Pregunta 4 de 19
How long is a Read an Academic Passage text, and how many questions follow it? Ver respuesta Respuesta: A. About 200 words, with five questions
Academic passages are about 200 words long and are followed by five questions.
Pregunta 5 de 19
Do you need background knowledge about a topic to answer TOEFL Reading questions? Ver respuesta Respuesta: C. No, all the information you need is in the text
ETS says no prior knowledge is needed: all the information to answer the questions is in the text.
Pregunta 6 de 19
Which complete word fits "fr___" in the passage? Honeybees live in large groups called colonies. Each colony has one queen, and she lays almost all of the eggs. Worker bees collect nectar fr___ flowers and turn it into honey. They also build the comb, a wax struc___ with six-sided cells. When a worker finds a rich source of food, it per___ a short dance. The dance shows other bees which direction to fly.
(In this course, ___ marks missing letters. It does not show how many letters are missing.)
Ver respuesta Respuesta: B. from
"Collect nectar from flowers" is correct: a preposition is needed between the noun "nectar" and "flowers".
Pregunta 7 de 19
Which complete word fits "struc___" in the passage? Honeybees live in large groups called colonies. Each colony has one queen, and she lays almost all of the eggs. Worker bees collect nectar fr___ flowers and turn it into honey. They also build the comb, a wax struc___ with six-sided cells. When a worker finds a rich source of food, it per___ a short dance. The dance shows other bees which direction to fly.
(In this course, ___ marks missing letters. It does not show how many letters are missing.)
Ver respuesta Respuesta: D. structure
After "a wax" we need a singular noun: "a wax structure". "Structures" is plural and cannot follow "a".
Pregunta 8 de 19
Which complete word fits "per___" in the passage? Honeybees live in large groups called colonies. Each colony has one queen, and she lays almost all of the eggs. Worker bees collect nectar fr___ flowers and turn it into honey. They also build the comb, a wax struc___ with six-sided cells. When a worker finds a rich source of food, it per___ a short dance. The dance shows other bees which direction to fly.
(In this course, ___ marks missing letters. It does not show how many letters are missing.)
Ver respuesta Respuesta: D. performs
The subject "it" is singular and the sentence is in the present ("finds"), so the verb is "performs".
Pregunta 9 de 19
Why will the Science Library close early that week? NOTICE: Science Library Hours
The Science Library will close early, at 6 p.m., from Monday, March 9, to Friday, March 13, while new shelves are installed. During this week, the study rooms on the second floor will stay open until 10 p.m. Enter them through the side door on Grant Street. Books that are due this week can be returned at the Main Library at any time.
Ver respuesta Respuesta: C. New shelves are being installed
The notice says the library will close early "while new shelves are installed".
Pregunta 10 de 19
What can students do at the Science Library after 6 p.m. that week? NOTICE: Science Library Hours
The Science Library will close early, at 6 p.m., from Monday, March 9, to Friday, March 13, while new shelves are installed. During this week, the study rooms on the second floor will stay open until 10 p.m. Enter them through the side door on Grant Street. Books that are due this week can be returned at the Main Library at any time.
Ver respuesta Respuesta: C. Use the second-floor study rooms
The study rooms stay open until 10 p.m., with entry through the Grant Street side door. Books can be returned at the Main Library.
Pregunta 11 de 19
What is the main purpose of this email? From: Campus Housing Office
Hello residents,
On Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the water in Maple Hall will be turned off so that plumbers can replace an old pipe. Please fill a water bottle before 9 a.m. Showers in the gym building will be open to Maple Hall residents all day. If the water is still off after 1 p.m., call the housing desk at extension 4410.
Thank you for your patience,
Ver respuesta Respuesta: D. To tell residents about a planned water shut-off
The subject line and first sentence say the water will be turned off on Thursday so a pipe can be replaced.
Pregunta 12 de 19
The water is still off at 2 p.m. on Thursday. What should a resident do? From: Campus Housing Office
Hello residents,
On Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the water in Maple Hall will be turned off so that plumbers can replace an old pipe. Please fill a water bottle before 9 a.m. Showers in the gym building will be open to Maple Hall residents all day. If the water is still off after 1 p.m., call the housing desk at extension 4410.
Thank you for your patience,
Ver respuesta Respuesta: D. Call the housing desk
The email says to call the housing desk at extension 4410 if the water is still off after 1 p.m.
Pregunta 13 de 19
A student shows her student ID and buys a chicken rice bowl and a tea. How much does she pay? Campus Café: Lunch menu (served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Students who show a student ID save $1.00 on any wrap or bowl. Free refills on coffee and tea.
Item Price Soup of the day $4.50 Veggie wrap $7.25 Chicken rice bowl $9.00 Coffee or tea $2.00
Ver respuesta Respuesta: C. $10.00
The bowl is $9.00 minus the $1.00 ID saving, plus $2.00 for tea: $8.00 + $2.00 = $10.00. The saving is only on wraps and bowls.
Pregunta 14 de 19
What has changed about Saturday's run? Posted in the Westside Running Club group:
Hi all! Saturday's 5 km group run is moving from Lake Park to the track behind North High School, because the park path is flooded. Same time: 8 a.m. Bring water, since the fountain at the track is broken. - Dana
Ver respuesta Respuesta: D. Where it will take place
Dana says the run is moving from Lake Park to the track. The time stays the same (8 a.m.) and it is still 5 km on Saturday.
Pregunta 15 de 19
What is the passage mainly about? Cities are often warmer than the countryside around them. Scientists call this effect an urban heat island. On a summer evening, the center of a large city can be several degrees warmer than nearby farmland.
Several features of cities cause this difference. Dark surfaces such as asphalt roads and roofs absorb much of the sunlight that hits them. They store this energy during the day and release it slowly as heat after sunset. Cities also have fewer trees and less open soil. In the countryside, plants give off water vapor through their leaves, and this process cools the air around them. Finally, cars, air conditioners and factories add waste heat.
The extra heat is more than a matter of comfort. During heat waves, it can increase the risk of illness, especially for older people. It also raises the demand for electricity, because more people run air conditioners.
Some cities are now testing solutions. Painting roofs white or light gray helps them reflect sunlight instead of absorbing it. Planting trees along streets adds shade and cooling. Neither method can remove the effect completely, but together they can make neighborhoods noticeably cooler.
Ver respuesta Respuesta: A. What urban heat islands are, why they happen and how cities can reduce them
The paragraphs define the effect, give its causes, describe its problems and describe solutions.
Pregunta 16 de 19
According to the passage, why do dark surfaces make cities warmer? Cities are often warmer than the countryside around them. Scientists call this effect an urban heat island. On a summer evening, the center of a large city can be several degrees warmer than nearby farmland.
Several features of cities cause this difference. Dark surfaces such as asphalt roads and roofs absorb much of the sunlight that hits them. They store this energy during the day and release it slowly as heat after sunset. Cities also have fewer trees and less open soil. In the countryside, plants give off water vapor through their leaves, and this process cools the air around them. Finally, cars, air conditioners and factories add waste heat.
The extra heat is more than a matter of comfort. During heat waves, it can increase the risk of illness, especially for older people. It also raises the demand for electricity, because more people run air conditioners.
Some cities are now testing solutions. Painting roofs white or light gray helps them reflect sunlight instead of absorbing it. Planting trees along streets adds shade and cooling. Neither method can remove the effect completely, but together they can make neighborhoods noticeably cooler.
Ver respuesta Respuesta: C. They absorb sunlight and release the heat slowly after sunset
Paragraph 2 says dark surfaces absorb sunlight, store the energy and release it slowly as heat after sunset.
Pregunta 17 de 19
In paragraph 2, the word "release" is closest in meaning to Cities are often warmer than the countryside around them. Scientists call this effect an urban heat island. On a summer evening, the center of a large city can be several degrees warmer than nearby farmland.
Several features of cities cause this difference. Dark surfaces such as asphalt roads and roofs absorb much of the sunlight that hits them. They store this energy during the day and release it slowly as heat after sunset. Cities also have fewer trees and less open soil. In the countryside, plants give off water vapor through their leaves, and this process cools the air around them. Finally, cars, air conditioners and factories add waste heat.
The extra heat is more than a matter of comfort. During heat waves, it can increase the risk of illness, especially for older people. It also raises the demand for electricity, because more people run air conditioners.
Some cities are now testing solutions. Painting roofs white or light gray helps them reflect sunlight instead of absorbing it. Planting trees along streets adds shade and cooling. Neither method can remove the effect completely, but together they can make neighborhoods noticeably cooler.
Ver respuesta Respuesta: A. give off
To release heat is to let it out, or give it off. The sentence says the stored energy comes out slowly after sunset.
Pregunta 18 de 19
What can be inferred about a city street with many trees? Cities are often warmer than the countryside around them. Scientists call this effect an urban heat island. On a summer evening, the center of a large city can be several degrees warmer than nearby farmland.
Several features of cities cause this difference. Dark surfaces such as asphalt roads and roofs absorb much of the sunlight that hits them. They store this energy during the day and release it slowly as heat after sunset. Cities also have fewer trees and less open soil. In the countryside, plants give off water vapor through their leaves, and this process cools the air around them. Finally, cars, air conditioners and factories add waste heat.
The extra heat is more than a matter of comfort. During heat waves, it can increase the risk of illness, especially for older people. It also raises the demand for electricity, because more people run air conditioners.
Some cities are now testing solutions. Painting roofs white or light gray helps them reflect sunlight instead of absorbing it. Planting trees along streets adds shade and cooling. Neither method can remove the effect completely, but together they can make neighborhoods noticeably cooler.
Ver respuesta Respuesta: D. It is likely cooler than a similar street without trees
The passage says plants cool the air and street trees add shade and cooling, so a tree-lined street is likely cooler.
Pregunta 19 de 19
Why does the author mention older people in paragraph 3? Cities are often warmer than the countryside around them. Scientists call this effect an urban heat island. On a summer evening, the center of a large city can be several degrees warmer than nearby farmland.
Several features of cities cause this difference. Dark surfaces such as asphalt roads and roofs absorb much of the sunlight that hits them. They store this energy during the day and release it slowly as heat after sunset. Cities also have fewer trees and less open soil. In the countryside, plants give off water vapor through their leaves, and this process cools the air around them. Finally, cars, air conditioners and factories add waste heat.
The extra heat is more than a matter of comfort. During heat waves, it can increase the risk of illness, especially for older people. It also raises the demand for electricity, because more people run air conditioners.
Some cities are now testing solutions. Painting roofs white or light gray helps them reflect sunlight instead of absorbing it. Planting trees along streets adds shade and cooling. Neither method can remove the effect completely, but together they can make neighborhoods noticeably cooler.
Ver respuesta Respuesta: D. To show that the extra heat can be a health risk
The author mentions older people as an example of who faces a higher risk of illness during heat waves.
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