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TOEFL iBT Preparation Course: The Reading section

Themaquiz zonder tijdslimiet: 19 vragen over The Reading section, met een uitleg na elk antwoord. Vragen en antwoorden worden elke keer gehusseld.

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Begin met de lessenTOEFL iBT Preparation Course: Lessons: ongeveer 300 minuten leestijd. Elke testvraag wordt in de lessen behandeld.

Themaquiz 2: The Reading section

  1. Vraag 1 van 19

    What do you do in the Complete the Words task?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  2. Vraag 2 van 19

    How many words have missing letters in each Complete the Words text?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 10

    Each Complete the Words text is about 70–100 words long and has 10 words with missing letters.

  3. Vraag 3 van 19

    Which text is most like a Read in Daily Life text?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  4. Vraag 4 van 19

    How long is a Read an Academic Passage text, and how many questions follow it?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. About 200 words, with five questions

    Academic passages are about 200 words long and are followed by five questions.

  5. Vraag 5 van 19

    Do you need background knowledge about a topic to answer TOEFL Reading questions?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  6. Vraag 6 van 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.)

    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. from

    "Collect nectar from flowers" is correct: a preposition is needed between the noun "nectar" and "flowers".

  7. Vraag 7 van 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.)

    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. structure

    After "a wax" we need a singular noun: "a wax structure". "Structures" is plural and cannot follow "a".

  8. Vraag 8 van 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.)

    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. performs

    The subject "it" is singular and the sentence is in the present ("finds"), so the verb is "performs".

  9. Vraag 9 van 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.

    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. New shelves are being installed

    The notice says the library will close early "while new shelves are installed".

  10. Vraag 10 van 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.

    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  11. Vraag 11 van 19

    What is the main purpose of this email?

    From: Campus Housing Office
    To: All residents of Maple Hall
    Subject: Water shut-off on Thursday

    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,
    Campus Housing Office

    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  12. Vraag 12 van 19

    The water is still off at 2 p.m. on Thursday. What should a resident do?

    From: Campus Housing Office
    To: All residents of Maple Hall
    Subject: Water shut-off on Thursday

    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,
    Campus Housing Office

    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  13. Vraag 13 van 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.

    OnderdeelPrice
    Soup of the day$4.50
    Veggie wrap$7.25
    Chicken rice bowl$9.00
    Coffee or tea$2.00
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  14. Vraag 14 van 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

    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  15. Vraag 15 van 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.

    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  16. Vraag 16 van 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.

    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  17. Vraag 17 van 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.

    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  18. Vraag 18 van 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.

    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  19. Vraag 19 van 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.

    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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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