9 The main purpose of each passage is to

make an argument about the effects of electronic media

On which of the following points would the authors of both passages most likely agree?

Improved visual-spatial skills do not generalize...

the comparisons of abstract qualities to a lynx and a snake mainly have the effect of

illustrating the nature of an adversarial relationship.

coffee profits in Tanzania most strongly support which of the following statements?

Fair trade coffee consistently earned greater profits than..

During the course of the first paragraph, the narrator’s focus shifts from

job dissatisfaction to the specifics of his own situation

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Lines 3-4 (“Certain... Net”)

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Lines 4-5 (“Some... ethical”)

The author of Passage 2 refers to the novel War and Peace primarily to suggest that Woody Allen

could not comprehend the novel by speed-reading it.

The analogy in the final sentence of Passage 2 has primarily which effect?

It criticizes the view of a particular group

The passage indicates that Edward Crimsworth’s behavior was mainly caused by his

jealousy of the narrator’s apparent superiority

According to the author of Passage 2, what do novelists and scientists have in common?

They become absorbed in their own fields.

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Lines 68-74 (“I walked... gleam”)

Which choice best describes the relationship between the two passages?

Passage 2 critiques the conclusions drawn from...

The main purpose of the fifth paragraph (lines 45-56) is to

describe a third approach to defining ethical economics.

Passage 2 would agree to some extent with the claim attributed to Michael Merzenich in lines ?

Lines 54-56 (“Yes... changes”)

anticipates which of the following objections to criticizing the ethics of free markets?

Free markets are ethical because they enable individuals...

Data in the graph provide most direct support for which idea in the passage?

Ethical economics is still possible.

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Lines 61-62 (“I had... brother”)

the author’s claim that there is common ground shared by the different approaches to ethics...?

Lines 59-64 (“Take... market”)

The main purpose of the passage is to

examine ways of evaluating the ethics of economics.

Which choice best summarizes the passage?

his dislike for his new job and considers the reasons why.

The main purpose of the opening sentence of the passage is to

context useful understanding the narrator’s emotional state.

4.to “shade” and “darkness” at the end of the first paragraph mainly have which effect?

They evoke the narrator’s sense of dismay.

The author of Passage 1 indicates that becoming adept at using the Internet can

undermine the ability to think deeply.

The main idea of the final paragraph is that

understanding human psychology may help to define ethics in

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1
9 The main purpose of each passage is to
report on the problem-solving skills of individuals...
take a position on increasing financial support for studies
make an argument about the effects of electronic media
compare brain function in those who play games on the...
2
On which of the following points would the authors of both passages most likely agree?
Internet users are unlikely to prefer reading...
Those who criticize consumers of electronic media...
Computer-savvy children tend to demonstrate...
Improved visual-spatial skills do not generalize...
3
the comparisons of abstract qualities to a lynx and a snake mainly have the effect of
contrasting two hypothetical courses of action.
illustrating the nature of an adversarial relationship.
conveying the ferocity of a resolution
suggesting the likelihood of an altercation.
4
coffee profits in Tanzania most strongly support which of the following statements?
Fair trade coffee consistently earned greater profits than..
Fair trade and regular coffee were earning equal profits...
The profits earned from regular coffee did not fluctuate..
Fair trade coffee profits increased between 2004 and 2006.
5
During the course of the first paragraph, the narrator’s focus shifts from
job dissatisfaction to the specifics of his own situation
his expectations of life as a tradesman to another job.
making him unhappy to identification of alternatives.
past confidence to acknowledgment of present self-doubt.
6
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 29-31 (“She... others”)
Lines 25-29 (“Ina... ability”)
Lines 23-25 (“But... smarter”)
Lines 3-4 (“Certain... Net”)
7
As used in line 58, “clashes” most nearly means
mismatches
collisions
brawls
conflicts
8
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 7-10 (“But... about”)
Lines 21-22 (“Smith... outcome”)
Lines 4-5 (“Some... ethical”)
Lines 52-54 (“When... way”)
9
The author of Passage 2 refers to the novel War and Peace primarily to suggest that Woody Allen
had become quite skilled at multitasking.
regretted having read such a long novel.
did not like Tolstoy’s writing style.
could not comprehend the novel by speed-reading it.
10
The analogy in the final sentence of Passage 2 has primarily which effect?
It employs humor to soften a severe opinion of human be...
It criticizes the view of a particular group
It alludes to the past to evoke a nostalgic response.
It uses ornate language to illustrate a difficult concept
11
After a long day of work, the narrator sometimes found his living quarters to be
dreary.
intolerable.
predictable
treacherous
12
The passage indicates that Edward Crimsworth’s behavior was mainly caused by his
jealousy of the narrator’s apparent superiority
indignation at the narrator’s rash actions
scorn of the narrator’s humble background.
impatience with the narrator’s high spirits.
13
According to the author of Passage 2, what do novelists and scientists have in common?
They are curious about other subjects.
They become absorbed in their own fields.
They take risks when they pursue knowledge
They are eager to improve their minds.
14
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 64-67 (“Thoughts... phrases”)
Lines 68-74 (“I walked... gleam”)
Lines 17-21 (“I should... scenes”)
Lines 21-23 (“I should... lodgings”)
15
As used in line 40, “plastic” most nearly means
artificial.
sculptural.
creative.
malleable.
16
Which choice best describes the relationship between the two passages?
Passage 2 critiques the conclusions drawn from...
Passage 2 takes a high-level view of a result that...
Passage 2 relates first-hand experiences that...
Passage 2 predicts the negative reactions that the findings
17
The main purpose of the fifth paragraph (lines 45-56) is to
provide support for the idea that ethics is about character
describe a third approach to defining ethical economics.
develop a counterargument to the claim that greed is good.
illustrate that one’s actions are a result of one’s char...
18
Profits from fair trade coffee and those from regular coffee occurred during which period?
2004 to 2005
2002 to 2004
2000 to 2002
2006 to 2008
19
Passage 2 would agree to some extent with the claim attributed to Michael Merzenich in lines ?
Lines 83-84 (“Media... consumes”)
Lines 57-59 (“But... experience”)
Lines 51-53 (“Critics... brain”)
Lines 54-56 (“Yes... changes”)
20
anticipates which of the following objections to criticizing the ethics of free markets?
Free markets are ethical because they are made ... currency
Free markets are the best way to generate high profits,...
Free markets are ethical because they enable individuals...
Smith’s association of free markets with ethical behavior...
21
As used in line 6, “embraced” most nearly means
lovingly held
readily adopted.
eagerly hugged
reluctantly used
22
Data in the graph provide most direct support for which idea in the passage?
Acting on empathy can be counterproductive
People fear losses more than they hope for gains
Ethical economics is still possible.
Ethical economics is defined by character.
23
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 61-62 (“I had... brother”)
Lines 28-31 (“the antipathy... life”)
Lines 54-56 (“Day... slumber”)
Lines 38-40 (“My southern... irritated him”)
24
the author’s claim that there is common ground shared by the different approaches to ethics...?
Lines 47-50 (“From... advertisements”)
Lines 11-12 (“There... decision”)
Lines 75-77 (“We... facts”)
Lines 59-64 (“Take... market”)
25
The author of Passage 1 indicates which of the following about the use of screen-based..?
It has some positive effects.
It should be widely encouraged.
It should be thoroughly studied.
It makes the brain increasingly rigid.
26
The main purpose of the passage is to
argue that the free market prohibits ethical economics
examine ways of evaluating the ethics of economics.
consider an ethical dilemma posed by cost-benefit analysis.
describe a psychology study of ethical economic behavior
27
Which choice best summarizes the passage?
experiences optimism, then frustration, and finally despair.
his dislike for his new job and considers the reasons why.
regrets privately a choice that he defends publicly.
employed in the same office become increasingly competitive
28
Indicates that when the narrator began working for Edward Crimsworth, he viewed Crimsworth as a
harmless rival.
demanding mentor.
sympathetic ally.
perceptive judge
29
The main purpose of the opening sentence of the passage is to
context useful understanding the narrator’s emotional state.
a symbolic representation of Edward Crimsworth’s plight.
establish the narrator’s perspective on a controversy.
narrator’s good intentions with his malicious conduct.
30
4.to “shade” and “darkness” at the end of the first paragraph mainly have which effect?
They evoke the narrator’s sense of dismay.
They capture the narrator’s fear of confinement
They reflect the narrator’s sinister thoughts.
They reveal the narrator’s longing for rest.
31
The author of Passage 1 indicates that becoming adept at using the Internet can
undermine the ability to think deeply.
increase people’s social contacts.
make people complacent about their health.
improve people’s self-confidence
32
The main idea of the final paragraph is that
economists themselves will be responsible for reforming the
human quirks make it difficult to predict people’s ethical..
people universally react with disgust when faced with...
understanding human psychology may help to define ethics in

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Questions 32

Answers

1
9 The main purpose of each passage is to
report on the problem-solving skills of individuals...
take a position on increasing financial support for studies
make an argument about the effects of electronic media
compare brain function in those who play games on the...
2
On which of the following points would the authors of both passages most likely agree?
Internet users are unlikely to prefer reading...
Those who criticize consumers of electronic media...
Computer-savvy children tend to demonstrate...
Improved visual-spatial skills do not generalize...
3
the comparisons of abstract qualities to a lynx and a snake mainly have the effect of
contrasting two hypothetical courses of action.
illustrating the nature of an adversarial relationship.
conveying the ferocity of a resolution
suggesting the likelihood of an altercation.
4
coffee profits in Tanzania most strongly support which of the following statements?
Fair trade coffee consistently earned greater profits than..
Fair trade and regular coffee were earning equal profits...
The profits earned from regular coffee did not fluctuate..
Fair trade coffee profits increased between 2004 and 2006.
5
During the course of the first paragraph, the narrator’s focus shifts from
job dissatisfaction to the specifics of his own situation
his expectations of life as a tradesman to another job.
making him unhappy to identification of alternatives.
past confidence to acknowledgment of present self-doubt.
6
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 29-31 (“She... others”)
Lines 25-29 (“Ina... ability”)
Lines 23-25 (“But... smarter”)
Lines 3-4 (“Certain... Net”)
7
As used in line 58, “clashes” most nearly means
mismatches
collisions
brawls
conflicts
8
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 7-10 (“But... about”)
Lines 21-22 (“Smith... outcome”)
Lines 4-5 (“Some... ethical”)
Lines 52-54 (“When... way”)
9
The author of Passage 2 refers to the novel War and Peace primarily to suggest that Woody Allen
had become quite skilled at multitasking.
regretted having read such a long novel.
did not like Tolstoy’s writing style.
could not comprehend the novel by speed-reading it.
10
The analogy in the final sentence of Passage 2 has primarily which effect?
It employs humor to soften a severe opinion of human be...
It criticizes the view of a particular group
It alludes to the past to evoke a nostalgic response.
It uses ornate language to illustrate a difficult concept
11
After a long day of work, the narrator sometimes found his living quarters to be
dreary.
intolerable.
predictable
treacherous
12
The passage indicates that Edward Crimsworth’s behavior was mainly caused by his
jealousy of the narrator’s apparent superiority
indignation at the narrator’s rash actions
scorn of the narrator’s humble background.
impatience with the narrator’s high spirits.
13
According to the author of Passage 2, what do novelists and scientists have in common?
They are curious about other subjects.
They become absorbed in their own fields.
They take risks when they pursue knowledge
They are eager to improve their minds.
14
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 64-67 (“Thoughts... phrases”)
Lines 68-74 (“I walked... gleam”)
Lines 17-21 (“I should... scenes”)
Lines 21-23 (“I should... lodgings”)
15
As used in line 40, “plastic” most nearly means
artificial.
sculptural.
creative.
malleable.
16
Which choice best describes the relationship between the two passages?
Passage 2 critiques the conclusions drawn from...
Passage 2 takes a high-level view of a result that...
Passage 2 relates first-hand experiences that...
Passage 2 predicts the negative reactions that the findings
17
The main purpose of the fifth paragraph (lines 45-56) is to
provide support for the idea that ethics is about character
describe a third approach to defining ethical economics.
develop a counterargument to the claim that greed is good.
illustrate that one’s actions are a result of one’s char...
18
Profits from fair trade coffee and those from regular coffee occurred during which period?
2004 to 2005
2002 to 2004
2000 to 2002
2006 to 2008
19
Passage 2 would agree to some extent with the claim attributed to Michael Merzenich in lines ?
Lines 83-84 (“Media... consumes”)
Lines 57-59 (“But... experience”)
Lines 51-53 (“Critics... brain”)
Lines 54-56 (“Yes... changes”)
20
anticipates which of the following objections to criticizing the ethics of free markets?
Free markets are ethical because they are made ... currency
Free markets are the best way to generate high profits,...
Free markets are ethical because they enable individuals...
Smith’s association of free markets with ethical behavior...
21
As used in line 6, “embraced” most nearly means
lovingly held
readily adopted.
eagerly hugged
reluctantly used
22
Data in the graph provide most direct support for which idea in the passage?
Acting on empathy can be counterproductive
People fear losses more than they hope for gains
Ethical economics is still possible.
Ethical economics is defined by character.
23
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 61-62 (“I had... brother”)
Lines 28-31 (“the antipathy... life”)
Lines 54-56 (“Day... slumber”)
Lines 38-40 (“My southern... irritated him”)
24
the author’s claim that there is common ground shared by the different approaches to ethics...?
Lines 47-50 (“From... advertisements”)
Lines 11-12 (“There... decision”)
Lines 75-77 (“We... facts”)
Lines 59-64 (“Take... market”)
25
The author of Passage 1 indicates which of the following about the use of screen-based..?
It has some positive effects.
It should be widely encouraged.
It should be thoroughly studied.
It makes the brain increasingly rigid.
26
The main purpose of the passage is to
argue that the free market prohibits ethical economics
examine ways of evaluating the ethics of economics.
consider an ethical dilemma posed by cost-benefit analysis.
describe a psychology study of ethical economic behavior
27
Which choice best summarizes the passage?
experiences optimism, then frustration, and finally despair.
his dislike for his new job and considers the reasons why.
regrets privately a choice that he defends publicly.
employed in the same office become increasingly competitive
28
Indicates that when the narrator began working for Edward Crimsworth, he viewed Crimsworth as a
harmless rival.
demanding mentor.
sympathetic ally.
perceptive judge
29
The main purpose of the opening sentence of the passage is to
context useful understanding the narrator’s emotional state.
a symbolic representation of Edward Crimsworth’s plight.
establish the narrator’s perspective on a controversy.
narrator’s good intentions with his malicious conduct.
30
4.to “shade” and “darkness” at the end of the first paragraph mainly have which effect?
They evoke the narrator’s sense of dismay.
They capture the narrator’s fear of confinement
They reflect the narrator’s sinister thoughts.
They reveal the narrator’s longing for rest.
31
The author of Passage 1 indicates that becoming adept at using the Internet can
undermine the ability to think deeply.
increase people’s social contacts.
make people complacent about their health.
improve people’s self-confidence
32
The main idea of the final paragraph is that
economists themselves will be responsible for reforming the
human quirks make it difficult to predict people’s ethical..
people universally react with disgust when faced with...
understanding human psychology may help to define ethics in