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1
The passage is written from the point of view of a...
hobbyist explaining the capabilities of new technology.
scientist comparing competing research methods.
consumer evaluating a variety of options
journalist enumerating changes in a field.
2
According to the passage, two-sided solar panels will likely raise efficiency by
preventing light from reaching the ground.
requiring little energy to operate.
being reasonably inexpensive to manufacture.
absorbing reflected light.
3
As used in line 69, “betting on” most nearly means
optimistic about.
gambling with.
switching from.
dabbling in
4
Which of the following fuels is closest to the 2009 US average electricity cost in figure 2?
Conventional coal
Natural gas
Wind (onshore)
Advanced nuclear
5
The last sentence of the passage mainly serves to
identify a hurdle that must be overcome.
introduce a potential new area of study
express concern about the limitations of a material.
make a prediction about the effective use of certain devices
6
what year is the avg cost of solar photovoltaic power equal to the 2009 US avg electricity cost
2018
2025
2027
2020
7
It can be inferred from the passage that many people in the solar panel industry believe that..
consumers don’t understand how solar panels work.
two-sidedcells have weaknesses that have not been discovered
cost of solar panels is too high and power output too low.
Willow Glass is too inefficient to be marketable.
8
As used in line 4, “poor” most nearly means
Obsolete
Weak
Humble
Pitiable