Reading Test

Question 1

The graph shows that gift-givers base their predictions of how much a gift will be appreciated

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on the monetary value of the gift.

Question 2

Fish and shellfish become toxic when they

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feed on poisonous plants or animals

Question 3

The authors refer to work by Camerer and others line 56 in order to

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offer an explanation

Question 4

In the passage, Akira addresses Chie with

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respect but not utter deference

Question 5

The passage indicates that the assumption made by gift-givers in lines 41-44 may be

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incorrect

Question 6

The authors likely attribute the differences in gift-givers and recipient mean appreciation as

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an inability to shift perspective

Question 7

The authors indicate that people value gift-giving because they feel it

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can serve to strengthen a relationship

Question 8

As it is used in line 54, "convey" most nearly means

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communicate

Question 9

As used in line 1 and line 65, "directly" most nearly means

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without mediation

Question 10

It can be assumed that "plankton" in line 5 are

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small plants or animals

Question 11

Fill in the blank, "... although he _____ the logic of the student's argument, he _____ to..."

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accepted...refused

Question 12

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

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Lines 10-13 ("Many...peers")

Question 13

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

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Lines 39-42 ("Normally...community")

Question 14

In the context of the passage, the word virulence in line 4 means

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potency

Question 15

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

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Lines 63-65 ("As..consideration")

Question 16

As used in line 2, "form" most nearly means

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custom

Question 17

The paragraph preceding the one in the passage most probably discussed the...

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phenomena of the sea

Question 18

Fill in the blank, "... his acquaintances to ______ the composer whenever possible."

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shun

Question 19

The author most likely use the examples in lines 1-9 of the passage ("Every...showers") to

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regularity with which people shop for gifts.

Question 20

Which choice best describes the developmental pattern of the passage?

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A detailed depiction of a meaningful encounter

Question 21

Which reaction does Akira most fear from Chie?

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She will consider his proposal inappropriate.

Question 22

After this test prep, do you feel ready for the actual SAT?

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Yes, Kind of, I would like more help, No, I would like more

Question 23

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

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Lines 63-64 ("Please...proposal")

Question 24

The "social psychologists"... would likely describes the "deadweight loss"phenomenon as

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predictable

Question 25

In line 10, the word "ambivalent" most nearly means

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conflicted

Question 26

Fill in the blank, "...the ____ of his presentation, many people were _____ with..."

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strength...bored

Question 27

The main purpose of the first paragraph is to

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analyze a reaction

Question 28

Why does Akira say his meeting with Chie is "a matter of urgency" (line 32)

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He has been offered an attractive job in another country

Question 29

Which choice best describes what happens in the passage?

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One character receives a surprising request from another...

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