Interactive Reading Practice, Duolingo English Test

Duolingo English
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Interactive Reading
An Introduction to
Graphic Design
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Select the best option for each

missing word
Graphic design consists of definitions, rules and
1. sincerity - communication -
considerations of design applied to the visual proclamation - application - wisdom
medium, for (1) with the viewer. Graphic
design (2) be used for advertising, or just 2. would - was - more - can - most
for (3) . Graphic design considerations

3. consideration - entertainment -
influence all visual aspects (4) our service - supply - atmosphere
technological society and is an intrinsic part of
human (5) . 4. of - into - from - beyond - under
5. anthropology - sense - culture -

feature - species
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Select the best sentence to fill in the

Graphic design consists of definitions, rules and blank in the passage
considerations of design applied to the visual medium, for a. If you want to connect to an audience, it
communication with the viewer. Graphic design can be is crucial to follow good graphic design
used for advertising, or just for entertainment. Graphic principles.
design considerations influence all visual aspects of our
technological society and is an intrinsic part of human b. For example, this type of design is often
culture._________________________. Emphasis can be achieved used to emphasize a specific element or
in graphic design by placing elements on the page in draw attention to the eye.
positions where the eye is naturally drawn, by using other
principles such as contrast, repetition, or movement. Bold c. Size, weight, and color are all elements
and italic type provides emphasis for text. Graphic that can have a big influence on the effect
elements gain emphasis through size, visual weight, color, of a given graphic design.
complexity, uniqueness, placement on the page, and other
features. d. While some people use graphic design
for advertising, others prefer to treat it as a
hobby.
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considerations of design applied to the visual medium, for
communication with the viewer. Graphic design can be Click and drag the text to
used for advertising, or just for entertainment. Graphic highlight the answer to the
design considerations influence all visual aspects of our question below
technological society and is an intrinsic part of human (Due to the limitations of the video format, I
culture. For example, this type of design is often used to have highlighted four possible answers, note
emphasize a specific element or draw attention to the eye. that there will be no highlights on test day)
Emphasis can be achieved in graphic design by placing
elements on the page in positions where the eye is Where is graphic design used?
naturally drawn, by using other principles such as contrast,
repetition, or movement. Bold and italic type provides
emphasis for text. Graphic elements gain emphasis
through size, visual weight, color, complexity, uniqueness,
placement on the page, and other features.
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communication with the viewer. Graphic design can be Click and drag the text to
used for advertising, or just for entertainment. Graphic highlight the answer to the
design considerations influence all visual aspects of our question below
technological society and is an intrinsic part of human (Due to the limitations of the video format, I
culture. For example, this type of design is often used to have highlighted four possible answers, note
emphasize a specific element or draw attention to the eye. that there will be no highlights on test day)
elements on the page in positions where the eye is How does graphic design
naturally drawn, by using other principles such as contrast, emphasize text?
repetition, or movement. Bold and italic type provides
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Select the idea that is expressed

Graphic design consists of definitions, rules and in the passage
communication with the viewer. Graphic design can be a. Most graphic designers work for
used for advertising, or just for entertainment. Graphic advertising agencies.
design considerations influence all visual aspects of our
technological society and is an intrinsic part of human b. Graphic design is an intrinsic skill
culture. For example, this type of design is often used to that all human beings can notice
emphasize a specific element or draw attention to the eye. and use.
elements on the page in positions where the eye is c. Graphic design incorporates various
naturally drawn, by using other principles such as contrast, techniques to draw the attention of
repetition, or movement. Bold and italic type provides the audience.
through size, visual weight, color, complexity, uniqueness, d. Companies use graphic design to sell
placement on the page, and other features. more of their products and services.
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Graphic design consists of definitions, rules and Select the best title for the
passage
communication with the viewer. Graphic design can be
used for advertising, or just for entertainment. Graphic
design considerations influence all visual aspects of our a. How to Draw Attention in Advertising
technological society and is an intrinsic part of human
culture. For example, this type of design is often used to b. Graphic Design and How It Is Used
emphasize a specific element or draw attention to the eye.
Emphasis can be achieved in graphic design by placing c. Why Companies Use Graphic Design
elements on the page in positions where the eye is
naturally drawn, by using other principles such as contrast, d. How to Follow the Rules of Graphic
repetition, or movement. Bold and italic type provides Design
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Answer Key
Graphic Design and How It Is Used
Graphic design consists of definitions, rules and considerations of design applied to the
visual medium, for (1) communication with the viewer. Graphic design (2) can be
used for advertising, or just for (3) entertainment. Graphic design considerations
influence all visual aspects (4) of our technological society and is an intrinsic part of
human (5) culture. For example, this type of design is often used to emphasize a
specific element or draw attention to the eye. Emphasis can be achieved in graphic
design by placing elements on the page in positions where the eye is naturally drawn,
by using other principles such as contrast, repetition, or movement. Bold and italic
type provides emphasis for text. Graphic elements gain emphasis through size, visual
weight, color, complexity, uniqueness, placement on the page, and other features.
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Answer Key
Where is graphic design used?

Graphic design can be used for advertising, or just for entertainment.
How does graphic design emphasize text?

Bold and italic type provides emphasis for text.
Select the idea that is expressed in the passage.

(c) Graphic design incorporates various techniques to draw the attention of the
audience.
Select the best title for the passage.

(b) Graphic Design and How It Is Used
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The Study of
Traffic Flow
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Traffic Flow is the study (1)____ the movement
1. off - from - in - besides - of
of individual drivers and (2)_______ between two
points and the interactions (3)____ make with 2. officers - roads - vehicles- signs -
one another. Unfortunately, (4)_____ traffic flow locations
is difficult because driver behavior cannot be

3. we - it - they - them - their
predicted with one-hundred percent (5)_____.
4. driving - studying- adding - losing -
finding
5. correct - sufficiently - certainty -

simplify - timely
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Traffic Flow is the study of the movement of blank in the passage
individual drivers and vehicles between two a. When an individual wishes to learn more
points and the interactions they make with about traffic flow, they immerse themselves
one another. Unfortunately, studying traffic in the current data.
flow is difficult because driver behavior cannot
b. Researchers in the field are planning on
be predicted with one-hundred percent holding a convention early next year.
certainty. _________________________________. To
better represent traffic flow, relationships c. Fortunately, drivers tend to behave within
a reasonably consistent range; thus, traffic
have been established between the three
streams tend to have some consistency and
main characteristics: flow, density, and can be roughly represented mathematically.
velocity. These relationships help in planning,
design, and operations of roadway facilities. d. However, the problem remains that traffic
patterns are near impossible to accurately
forecast.
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Traffic Flow is the study of the movement of

individual drivers and vehicles between two points Click and drag the text to
and the interactions they make with one another. highlight the answer to the
Unfortunately, studying traffic flow is difficult question below
because driver behavior cannot be predicted with (Due to the limitations of the video format, I
one-hundred percent certainty. Fortunately, have highlighted four possible answers, note
drivers tend to behave within a reasonably that there will be no highlights on test day)
consistent range; thus, traffic streams tend to have

some consistency and can be roughly represented Why is traffic hard to calculate?
mathematically. To better represent traffic flow,
relationships have been established between the
three main characteristics: flow, density, and
design, and operations of roadway facilities.
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individual drivers and vehicles between two points
and the interactions they make with one another. Click and drag the text to
Unfortunately, studying traffic flow is difficult highlight the answer to the
because driver behavior cannot be predicted with question below
(Due to the limitations of the video format, I
one-hundred percent certainty. Fortunately, have highlighted four possible answers, note
drivers tend to behave within a reasonably that there will be no highlights on test day)
some consistency and can be roughly represented How do traffic flow experts
mathematically. To better represent traffic flow, plan road construction
relationships have been established between the projects?
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Traffic Flow is the study of the movement of individual in the passage
drivers and vehicles between two points and the
interactions they make with one another. Unfortunately, a. Traffic Flow is still a problem today
studying traffic flow is difficult because driver behavior because each driver is different.
cannot be predicted with one-hundred percent certainty.
Fortunately, drivers tend to behave within a reasonably b. Traffic Flow can never be predicted with
consistent range; thus, traffic streams tend to have some 100% accuracy.
consistency and can be roughly represented
mathematically. To better represent traffic flow, c. Traffic Flow is solvable as long as you can
relationships have been established between the three calculate flow, density, and velocity.
main characteristics: flow, density, and velocity. These
relationships help in planning, design, and operations of d. Traffic Flow is a difficult but not
roadway facilities. impossible problem to calculate.
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individual drivers and vehicles between two points Select the best title for the
and the interactions they make with one another. passage.
Unfortunately, studying traffic flow is difficult
because driver behavior cannot be predicted with a. Why Traffic Flow Is Difficult to Calculate
one-hundred percent certainty. Fortunately,
drivers tend to behave within a reasonably b. How to Calculate and Manage Traffic
c. Three Reasons Why Traffic Still Exists
some consistency and can be roughly represented
mathematically. To better represent traffic flow, d. How to Create a Traffic-free Road
relationships have been established between the
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Answer Key
How to Calculate and Manage Traffic
Traffic Flow is the study (1) of the movement of individual drivers and (2) vehicles
between two points and the interactions (3) they make with one another.
Unfortunately, (4) studying traffic flow is difficult because driver behavior cannot
be predicted with one-hundred percent (5) certainty. Fortunately, drivers tend to
behave within a reasonably consistent range; thus, traffic streams tend to have
some consistency and can be roughly represented mathematically. To better
represent traffic flow, relationships have been established between the three
main characteristics: flow, density, and velocity. These relationships help in
planning, design, and operations of roadway facilities.
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Answer Key
Why is traffic hard to calculate?

(...) studying traffic flow is difficult because driver behavior cannot be predicted with
one-hundred percent certainty
How do traffic flow experts plan road construction projects?

Relationships have been established between the three main characteristics: flow, density,
and velocity. These relationships help in planning, design, and operations of roadway
facilities.

(d) Traffic Flow is a difficult but not impossible problem to calculate.

(b) How to Calculate and Manage Traffic
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Universal Emotions
vs. Complex Emotions
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Studies conclude that there are six basic missing word
(1)________ of emotions expressed in faces - 1. types - attitudes - situations - agendas -
namely sadness, happiness, disgust, surprise, dynamics
anger and fear, independent (2)_____ culture
and language. Complex emotions like jealousy, 2. along - with - next - of - under
love and pride are different from (3)______

3. people - situation - basic - intense - dry
emotions as they comprehend awareness of
oneself in relation to other people and one's 4. besides - from - between - of - with
attitude towards other people. Hence they
5. culture - disapproval - history - divide -
come along (4)___ a more complex attributional
relationship
process which is required to appreciate
thoughts and (5)_______ of other people.
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Studies conclude that there are six basic types of
blank in the passage
emotions expressed in faces - namely sadness,
a. Basic emotions are easy for people to
happiness, disgust, surprise, anger and fear,
relate to no matter what their cultural
independent of culture and language. Complex context.
emotions like jealousy, love and pride are different
from basic emotions as they comprehend b. Complex emotions are more likely to be
awareness of oneself in relation to other people dependent on cultural influences than
and one's attitude towards other people. Hence basic types of emotions.
they come along with a more complex attributional
c. Complex emotions differ from basic
process which is required to appreciate thoughts
emotions in that they focus more on the
and beliefs of other people. _____________________ If relationships between individuals and the
you think of a person who feels embarrassed, you people around them
have to consider what kind of action he committed
in which situation and how this action raised the d. Complex emotions and basic emotions
disapproval of other people. are similar in many ways.
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happiness, disgust, surprise, anger and fear, Click and drag the text to
independent of culture and language. Complex highlight the answer to the
emotions like jealousy, love and pride are different question below
from basic emotions as they comprehend awareness (Due to the limitations of the video format, I
of oneself in relation to other people and one's have highlighted four possible answers, note
attitude towards other people. Hence they come along that there will be no highlights on test day)
with a more complex attributional process which is
required to appreciate thoughts and beliefs of other Identify a few examples of
people. Complex emotions are more likely to be emotions that would NOT be
dependent on cultural influences than basic types of considered basic.
emotions. If you think of a person who feels
embarrassed, you have to consider what kind of action
he committed in which situation and how this action
raised the disapproval of other people.
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happiness, disgust, surprise, anger and fear, Click and drag the text to
independent of culture and language. Complex highlight the answer to the
emotions like jealousy, love and pride are different question below
from basic emotions as they comprehend awareness (Due to the limitations of the video format, I
of oneself in relation to other people and one's have highlighted four possible answers, note
attitude towards other people. Hence they come along that there will be no highlights on test day)
required to appreciate thoughts and beliefs of other Identify one example where
people. Complex emotions are more likely to be other people contribute to a
dependent on cultural influences than basic types of complex emotion.
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Studies conclude that there are six basic types of Select the idea that is expressed
emotions expressed in faces - namely sadness, in the passage
happiness, disgust, surprise, anger and fear, a. While there are fewer complex emotions
independent of culture and language. Complex than basic emotions, they are more powerful
emotions like jealousy, love and pride are different because they impact others.
from basic emotions as they comprehend awareness
of oneself in relation to other people and one's b. Embarrassment is the most powerful
complex emotion and happiness is the most
attitude towards other people. Hence they come along
powerful basic emotion.
required to appreciate thoughts and beliefs of other c. Psychologists study the difference between
people. Complex emotions are more likely to be basic and complex emotions in order to
dependent on cultural influences than basic types of understand people and culture better.
d. Complex emotions are more dependent on
your culture and people around you while
he committed in which situation and how this action basic emotions operate independently.
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emotions expressed in faces - namely sadness, Select the best title for the
happiness, disgust, surprise, anger and fear, passage.
independent of culture and language. Complex
emotions like jealousy, love and pride are different
a. How Complex Emotions Impact Society
from basic emotions as they comprehend awareness
of oneself in relation to other people and one's b. Why Complex Emotions Are More
attitude towards other people. Hence they come along Powerful Than Basic Emotions
required to appreciate thoughts and beliefs of other c. Basic Emotions vs. Complex Emotions
people. Complex emotions are more likely to be
dependent on cultural influences than basic types of d. The Psychology of Emotions
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Answer Key
Basic Emotions vs. Complex Emotions
Studies conclude that there are six basic (1) types of emotions expressed in faces
- namely sadness, happiness, disgust, surprise, anger and fear, independent (2) of
culture and language. Complex emotions like jealousy, love and pride are different
from (3) basic emotions as they comprehend awareness of oneself in relation to
other people and one's attitude towards other people. Hence they come along (4)
with a more complex attributional process which is required to appreciate
thoughts and beliefs of other people. Complex emotions are more likely to be
dependent on cultural influences than basic types of emotions. If you think of a
person who feels embarrassed, you have to consider what kind of action he
committed in which situation and how this action raised the (5) disapproval of
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Answer Key
Identify a few examples of emotions that would NOT be considered basic.

jealousy, love and pride
Identify one example where other people contribute to a complex emotion.

If you think of a person who feels embarrassed, you have to consider what kind of action he
committed in which situation and how this action raised the disapproval of other people.

(d) Complex emotions are more dependent on your culture and people around you while
basic emotions operate independently.

(c) Basic Emotions vs. Complex Emotions
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How Glaciers Move
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missing word
A glacier is a mass of ice moving on the surface
(1)______ the Earth. A glacier (2)______ at an 1. near - on - between - of - besides
accumulation point, that is, a place where more
2. vibrates- evolves - shrinks - forms -
snow accumulates than melts. This snow then stares
piles (3)____ and compacts under its own weight
to form ice. Even if this happened on a perfectly 3. within - out - in - up - more
level surface, as the ice mounted up it would
4. surface - halt - sit - break - start
eventually (4)______ to move outwards under the
pressure of its own weight; and often glaciers 5. factor - present - post - solid - constant
will form on mountaintops, where gravity is also
a (5)_____.
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A glacier is a mass of ice moving on the surface of
the Earth. A glacier forms at an accumulation
a. Most people remember learning about
point, that is, a place where more snow
glaciers in school.
accumulates than melts. This snow then piles up
and compacts under its own weight to form ice. b. Under the effects of pressure and
Even if this happened on a perfectly level surface, gravity, the ice will flow.
as the ice mounted up it would eventually start to
move outwards under the pressure of its own c. When snow fails to melt and continues
to accumulate, a glacier eventually
weight; and often glaciers will form on
emerges.
mountaintops, where gravity is also a factor.
____________________. You may recall from science d. Glaciers tend to remain stagnant for
class that ice tends to melt under pressure; this thousands of years before moving.
means that the base of a glacier is often lubricated
by water, so it flows rather easily.
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point, that is, a place where more snow Click and drag the text to
accumulates than melts. This snow then piles up highlight the answer to the
and compacts under its own weight to form ice. question below
Even if this happened on a perfectly level surface, (Due to the limitations of the video format, I
have highlighted four possible answers, note
that there will be no highlights on test day)
move outwards under the pressure of its own
What is the definition of a
mountaintops, where gravity is also a factor. Under
glacier?
the effects of pressure and gravity, the ice will flow.
You may recall from science class that ice tends to
melt under pressure; this means that the base of a
glacier is often lubricated by water, so it flows
rather easily. www.tstprep.com

point, that is, a place where more snow Click and drag the text to
accumulates than melts. This snow then piles up highlight the answer to the
and compacts under its own weight to form ice. question below
Even if this happened on a perfectly level surface, (Due to the limitations of the video format, I
What will you often find at the
bottom of a glacier?
You may recall from science class that ice tends to
A glacier is a mass of ice moving on the surface of Select the idea that is expressed
the Earth. A glacier forms at an accumulation in the passage
point, that is, a place where more snow a. After glaciers form they tend to move
accumulates than melts. This snow then piles up due to the combining force of pressure and
and compacts under its own weight to form ice. gravity.
Even if this happened on a perfectly level surface,
b. Glaciers usually form on mountaintops
and travel downwards.
weight; and often glaciers will form on c. Glaciers form where more snow
mountaintops, where gravity is also a factor. Under accumulates than melts.
You may recall from science class that ice tends to d. Glaciers move easily and cause mass
melt under pressure; this means that the base of a destruction to various ecosystems.


the Earth. A glacier forms at an accumulation Select the best title for the
point, that is, a place where more snow passage.
accumulates than melts. This snow then piles up
and compacts under its own weight to form ice. a. Why Glaciers Accumulate on
Mountaintops
Even if this happened on a perfectly level surface,
b. How Glaciers Move Around the World
weight; and often glaciers will form on c. How Glaciers Form and Move
the effects of pressure and gravity, the ice will flow. d. Why Global Warming Causes Glaciers to
You may recall from science class that ice tends to Move

Answer Key
How Glaciers Form and Move
A glacier is a mass of ice moving on the surface (1) of the Earth. A glacier (2)
forms at an accumulation point, that is, a place where more snow accumulates
than melts. This snow then piles (3) up and compacts under its own weight to
form ice. Even if this happened on a perfectly level surface, as the ice mounted up
it would eventually (4) start to move outwards under the pressure of its own
weight; and often glaciers will form on mountaintops, where gravity is also a (5)
factor. Under the effects of pressure and gravity, the ice will flow. You may recall
from science class that ice tends to melt under pressure; this means that the base
of a glacier is often lubricated by water, so it flows rather easily.
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Answer Key
What is the definition of a glacier?

A glacier is a mass of ice moving on the surface of the Earth.
What will you often find at the bottom of a glacier?

the base of a glacier is often lubricated by water

(a) After glaciers form they tend to move due to the combining force of pressure
and gravity.

(c) How Glaciers Form and Move
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American Football
Experience
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One of my best friends lives in Milan, a small
city in Italy. The most popular sport (1)____ Italy 1. between - at - in - besides - on
is soccer. He has been playing soccer (2)_____ he
was a child. When he (3)_____ to visit America, he 2. since - before - during - after - while
wanted to try a new sport: American football.

3. rode - went - visited - came - started
He wanted to learn the (4)______ of the sport and
perhaps play in a game. It was tough for (5)_____ 4. routine - coach - player - breakdown -
to learn at first. Not only were there so many rules
rules to follow, but also equipment to buy and
5. they - them - it - him - their
techniques to practice.
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One of my best friends lives in Milan, a small city in Select the best sentence to fill in the
Italy. The most popular sport in Italy is soccer. He has blank in the passage
been playing soccer since he was a child. When he a. He never forgot the first time he saw an
came to visit America, he wanted to try a new sport: American football game.
American football. He wanted to learn the rules of the
sport and perhaps play in a game. It was tough for him b. American football is much more difficult
to learn at first. Not only were there so many rules to to learn than soccer.
follow, but also equipment to buy and techniques to
c. In his free time, my friend often plays
practice. _________________________. My friend refused to
soccer.
quit though. After three months of practicing with a
local team, he finally got the chance to play.
d. His dream came true and my friend
Unfortunately, there was only one position he could eventually became captain of an American
play, kicker. The other positions either didn’t match his football team.
body type or were too hard to learn. When he went
back to Italy, he just kept playing soccer.
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One of my best friends lives in Milan, a small city in

Italy. The most popular sport in Italy is soccer. He has
been playing soccer since he was a child. When he Click and drag the text to
came to visit America, he wanted to try a new sport: highlight the answer to the
American football. He wanted to learn the rules of the question below
sport and perhaps play in a game. It was tough for him (Due to the limitations of the video format, I
to learn at first. Not only were there so many rules to have highlighted four possible answers, note
follow, but also equipment to buy and techniques to that there will be no highlights on test day)
practice. American football is much more difficult to
learn than soccer. My friend refused to quit though. Why was American football so
After three months of practicing with a local team, he difficult to learn?
finally got the chance to play. Unfortunately, there was
only one position he could play, kicker. The other
positions either didn’t match his body type or were too
hard to learn. When he went back to Italy, he just kept
playing soccer.
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Italy. The most popular sport in Italy is soccer. He has
been playing soccer since he was a child. When he Click and drag the text to
came to visit America, he wanted to try a new sport: highlight the answer to the
American football. He wanted to learn the rules of the question below
sport and perhaps play in a game. It was tough for him (Due to the limitations of the video format, I
to learn at first. Not only were there so many rules to have highlighted four possible answers, note
follow, but also equipment to buy and techniques to that there will be no highlights on test day)
practice. American football is much more difficult to
learn than soccer. My friend refused to quit though. Why could he only play kicker?
After three months of practicing with a local team, he
playing soccer.
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One of my best friends lives in Milan, a small city in Select the idea that is expressed
Italy. The most popular sport in Italy is soccer. He has in the passage
been playing soccer since he was a child. When he a. Soccer is a much easier sport to learn
came to visit America, he wanted to try a new sport: than American football.
sport and perhaps play in a game. It was tough for him b. Why a friend from Italy came to America.
to learn at first. Not only were there so many rules to
follow, but also equipment to buy and techniques to c. A European’s experience traveling to the
practice. American football is much more difficult to United States and learning American
learn than soccer. My friend refused to quit though. football.
After three months of practicing with a local team, he
finally got the chance to play. Unfortunately, there was d. The best methods for learning how to
play American football.
playing soccer.
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Italy. The most popular sport in Italy is soccer. He has Select the best title for the
been playing soccer since he was a child. When he passage.
came to visit America, he wanted to try a new sport:
a. My Italian Friend
sport and perhaps play in a game. It was tough for him
to learn at first. Not only were there so many rules to b. A Trip to America
practice. American football is much more difficult to c. American Football Experience
learn than soccer. My friend refused to quit though.
After three months of practicing with a local team, he d. Soccer vs. American Football
playing soccer.
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Answer Key
American Football Experience
One of my best friends lives in Milan, a small city in Italy. The most popular sport (1) in
Italy is soccer. He has been playing soccer (2) since he was a child. When he (3) came
to visit America, he wanted to try a new sport: American football. He wanted to learn
the (4) rules of the sport and perhaps play in a game. It was tough for (5) him to learn
at first. Not only were there so many rules to follow, but also equipment to buy and
techniques to practice. American football is much more complicated than soccer. My
friend refused to quit though. After three months of practicing with a local team, he
finally got the chance to play. Unfortunately, there was only one position he could play,
kicker. The other positions either didn’t match his body type or were too hard to learn.
When he went back to Italy, he just kept playing soccer.
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Answer Key
Why was American football so difficult to learn?

Not only were there so many rules to follow, but also equipment to buy and
techniques to practice.
Why could he only play kicker?

The other positions either didn’t match his body type or were too hard to learn.

(c) A European’s experience traveling to the United States and learning American
football.

(c) American Football Experience
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The Turkish
Ambassador
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The population of Turkey is just (1)_________ 77
million and is the third largest European 1. on - in - under - between - close
country (after Russia and Germany). While this
country has a (2)______ history and long 2. rich - vacant - similar - ancient - nation
tradition, many people around the world do
3. that - those - they - it - them
not know much about (3)_____, which is why
Ozlem, a resident from Istanbul, travels 4. network - retrieve - install - share -
around the world to (4)______ information meet
about her country. She has travelled to Africa,
5. at - in - above - of - for
Asia, and South America to speak about some
of the famous historical sites in Turkey and
share some (5)_____ the most popular customs.
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The population of Turkey is just under 77 million and Select the best sentence to fill in the
is the third largest European country (after Russia blank in the passage
and Germany). While this country has a rich history a. Her favorite topic is food because
and long tradition, many people around the world do everyone has a strong opinion about which
not know much about it, which is why Ozlem, a food is best.
resident from Istanbul, travels around the world to
share information about her country. She has b. Most people do not realize that Turkey
travelled to Africa, Asia, and South America to speak has one of the largest and most diverse
populations in the world.
about some of the famous historical sites in Turkey
and share some of the most popular customs.
c. Ozlem was born in a small suburb about
_____________________________. It seems like most people
thirty minutes outside of Istanbul.
know about kebab, but she often brings sweets like
baklava and lokum. No matter where she goes, she d. If you visit Turkey’s official website, you
hopes to inspire her listeners to one day take a trip to will find discounted prices on air plane
visit Turkey. tickets.
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The population of Turkey is just under 77 million and is

the third largest European country (after Russia and
Germany). While this country has a rich history and Click and drag the text to
long tradition, many people around the world do not highlight the answer to the
know much about it, which is why Ozlem, a resident question below
from Istanbul, travels around the world to share (Due to the limitations of the video format, I
information about her country. She has travelled to have highlighted four possible answers, note
Africa, Asia, and South America to speak about some that there will be no highlights on test day)
of the famous historical sites in Turkey and share
some of the most popular customs. Her favorite topic Why does Ozlem travel around
is food because everyone has a strong opinion about the world?
which food is best. It seems like most people know
about kebab, but she often brings sweets like baklava
and lokum. No matter where she goes, she hopes to
inspire her listeners to one day take a trip to visit
Turkey.
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The population of Turkey is just under 77 million and is

the third largest European country (after Russia and
Germany). While this country has a rich history and Click and drag the text to
long tradition, many people around the world do not highlight the answer to the
know much about it, which is why Ozlem, a resident question below
from Istanbul, travels around the world to share (Due to the limitations of the video format, I
information about her country. She has travelled to have highlighted four possible answers, note
Africa, Asia, and South America to speak about some that there will be no highlights on test day)
some of the most popular customs. Her favorite topic What subject does Ozlem like
is food because everyone has a strong opinion about to talk about?
which food is best. It seems like most people know
Turkey.
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The population of Turkey is just under 77 million and is Select the idea that is expressed
the third largest European country (after Russia and in the passage
Germany). While this country has a rich history and a. Turkey is a country with a rich culture and
long tradition, many people around the world do not Ozlem seeks to spread information about her
know much about it, which is why Ozlem, a resident nation to the world.
from Istanbul, travels around the world to share
information about her country. She has travelled to b. When you talk about your own culture, be
sure to talk about food since it will pique your
Africa, Asia, and South America to speak about some
audience’s interest.
some of the most popular customs. Her favorite topic c. The Turkish government has invested a lot
is food because everyone has a strong opinion about of money in programs designed to boost the
which food is best. It seems like most people know number of tourists entering each year.
d. Ozlem believes presentations are one of the
best ways to attract new visitors to Turkey.
Turkey.
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Italy. The most popular sport in Italy is soccer. He has Select the best title for the
been playing soccer since he was a child. When he passage.
came to visit America, he wanted to try a new sport:
a. Why You Should Visit Turkey
sport and perhaps play in a game. It was tough for him
to learn at first. Not only were there so many rules to b. Turkish Food and Culture
practice. American football is much more difficult to c. The Turkish Ambassador
learn than soccer. My friend refused to quit though.
After three months of practicing with a local team, he d. How to Encourage People to Visit Turkey
playing soccer.
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Answer Key
The Turkish Ambassador
The population of Turkey is just (1) under 77 million and is the third largest European
country (after Russia and Germany). While this country has a (2) rich history and long
tradition, many people around the world do not know much about (3) it, which is why
Ozlem, a resident from Istanbul, travels around the world to (4) share information
about her country. She has travelled to Africa, Asia, and South America to speak about
some of the famous historical sites in Turkey and share some (5) of the most popular
customs. Her favorite topic is food because everyone has a strong opinion about which
food is best. It seems like most people know about kebab, but she often brings sweets
like baklava and lokum. No matter where she goes, she hopes to inspire her listeners
to one day take a trip to visit Turkey.
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Answer Key
Why does Ozlem travel around the world?

many people around the world do not know much about it,
What subject does Ozlem like to talk about?

Her favorite topic is food because everyone has a strong opinion about which
food is best.

(a) Turkey is a country with a rich culture and Ozlem seeks to spread
information about her nation to the world.

(c) The Turkish Ambassador
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A Unique Bakery
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missing word
There is an infamous bakery in my
1. working - moving - making - spreading -
neighborhood. The owner specializes in storing
(1)______ bread. There are (2)_________ types of
bread in her shop. Each type has (3)_______ own 2. most - many - full - uniquely - rarity
history, style, and, of course, taste. Over the

3. itself - the - there - them - its
years, the more she (4)________ with different
types of bread, the better she became (5)____ 4. managed - experienced - accepted -
creating new and interesting recipes. experimented- sold
5. at - on - within - from - before
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There is an infamous bakery in my neighborhood. The blank in the passage
owner specializes in making bread. There are many
a. This unique bread shop carries an
types of bread in her shop. Each type has its own abundant amount of bread.
history, style, and, of course, taste. Over the years, the
more she experimented with different types of bread, b. After over thirty years in business,
the better she became at creating new and interesting people still come from miles around to
recipes. _______________________. Unlike most other bread sample her unique variety of bread.
shops, this manager fills her bread with different
ingredients. Some breads are sweet and filled with c. The manager was recently interviewed
jam, honey, or even chocolate frosting. Other breads by a local news station about her bakery’s
could be a meal, filled with curry chicken, potato success.
puree, or sausage and cheese. No other bakery in the
d. The owner of the bakery also teaches
area makes anything like the bread you will find in her
private lessons on how to back bread like
shop.
her.
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There is an infamous bakery in my neighborhood. The

types of bread in her shop. Each type has its own Click and drag the text to
history, style, and, of course, taste. Over the years, the highlight the answer to the
more she experimented with different types of bread, question below
the better she became at creating new and interesting (Due to the limitations of the video format, I
recipes. After over thirty years in business, people still have highlighted four possible answers, note
come from miles around to sample her unique variety that there will be no highlights on test day)
of bread. Unlike most other bread shops, this manager
fills her bread with different ingredients. Some breads What makes this bakery
are sweet and filled with jam, honey, or even chocolate different from others?
frosting. Other breads could be a meal, filled with
curry chicken, potato puree, or sausage and cheese.
No other bakery in the area makes anything like the
bread you will find in her shop.
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types of bread in her shop. Each type has its own Click and drag the text to
history, style, and, of course, taste. Over the years, the highlight the answer to the
more she experimented with different types of bread, question below
the better she became at creating new and interesting (Due to the limitations of the video format, I
recipes. After over thirty years in business, people still have highlighted four possible answers, note
come from miles around to sample her unique variety that there will be no highlights on test day)
of bread. Unlike most other bread shops, this manager
fills her bread with different ingredients. Some breads What are some examples of
are sweet and filled with jam, honey, or even chocolate bread that could be a meal?
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There is an infamous bakery in my neighborhood. The Select the idea that is expressed
owner specializes in making bread. There are many in the passage
types of bread in her shop. Each type has its own a. A comparison of a unique bakery to a
history, style, and, of course, taste. Over the years, the traditional one.
more she experimented with different types of bread,
the better she became at creating new and interesting b. The story of how one bakery owner
recipes. After over thirty years in business, people still created a global business.
come from miles around to sample her unique variety
of bread. Unlike most other bread shops, this manager c. The story of how a store owner created a
fills her bread with different ingredients. Some breads unique and popular bakery.
are sweet and filled with jam, honey, or even chocolate
frosting. Other breads could be a meal, filled with d. A guide to creating a successful bakery.
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owner specializes in making bread. There are many Select the best title for the
types of bread in her shop. Each type has its own passage.
history, style, and, of course, taste. Over the years, the
more she experimented with different types of bread,
a. How to Experiment with Bread
the better she became at creating new and interesting
recipes. After over thirty years in business, people still b. A Unique Bakery
come from miles around to sample her unique variety
of bread. Unlike most other bread shops, this manager c. The Manager and the Bakery
fills her bread with different ingredients. Some breads
are sweet and filled with jam, honey, or even chocolate d. A New Kind of Bread
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Answer Key
A Unique Bakery
There is an infamous bakery in my neighborhood. The owner specializes in (1) making

bread. There are (2) many types of bread in her shop. Each type has (3) its own
history, style, and, of course, taste. Over the years, the more she (4) experimented
with different types of bread, the better she became (5) at creating new and
interesting recipes. After over thirty years in business, people still come from miles
around to sample her unique variety of bread. Unlike most other bread shops, this
manager fills her bread with different ingredients. Some breads are sweet and filled
with jam, honey, or even chocolate frosting. Other breads could be a meal, filled with
curry chicken, potato puree, or sausage and cheese. No other bakery in the area
makes anything like the bread you will find in her shop.
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Answer Key
What makes this bakery different from others?

Unlike most other bread shops, this manager fills her bread with different
ingredients.
What are some examples of bread that could be a meal?

filled with curry chicken, potato puree, or sausage and cheese.

The story of how a store owner created a unique and popular bakery.

(b) A Unique Bakery
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How a Friend Fixed
My Back Pain
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missing word
One of my friends is a health care worker.
1. between - with - for - about - on
While I often complain (1)_____ pains in my
neck and back, she always tells me to (2)_____ 2. consume - avoid - swallow - taste -
taking medicine at first. Pain, she says, is a exercise
(3)_____ for your body to tell you that

3. gift - stimulant - drug - road - way
something is wrong. I should (4)______ what is
wrong first, and then take medicine if (5)______ 4. discover - believe - stretch - consult -
is necessary. identity
5. there - them - becomes - it - tries
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One of my friends is a health care worker. While
I often complain about pains in my neck and
a. She asked me a few questions about my
back, she always tells me to avoid taking
daily routine and gave me one key piece of
medicine at first. Pain, she says, is a way for advice that really helped.
your body to tell you that something is wrong. I
should discover what is wrong first, and then b. She told me to go to my local pharmacy
take medicine if it is necessary. and tell them about my symptoms.
_____________________________________. She told me

c. She created a daily workout routine for
that I sit too much and advised that I take me.
frequent breaks from sitting throughout the
day. On top of that, I should walk at least 5000 d. She is an old friend from college who
majored in medicine.
steps per day. This light exercise along with
breaks in sitting helped relieve most of the
tension in my back.
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One of my friends is a health care worker. While I

often complain about pains in my neck and back,
she always tells me to avoid taking medicine at Click and drag the text to
first. Pain, she says, is a way for your body to tell highlight the answer to the
you that something is wrong. I should discover question below
what is wrong first, and then take medicine if it is (Due to the limitations of the video format, I
necessary. She asked me a few questions about
my daily routine and gave me one key piece of
advice that really helped. She told me that I sit too
Why did the health care
much and advised that I take frequent breaks from
worker advise against taking
sitting throughout the day. On top of that, I should
medicine?
walk at least 5000 steps per day. This light exercise
along with breaks in sitting helped relieve most of
the tension in my back.
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she always tells me to avoid taking medicine at Click and drag the text to
first. Pain, she says, is a way for your body to tell highlight the answer to the
you that something is wrong. I should discover question below
what is wrong first, and then take medicine if it is (Due to the limitations of the video format, I
What is one daily exercise that
the health care worker
recommended?
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in the passage
she always tells me to avoid taking medicine at a. You should listen to your friends before
first. Pain, she says, is a way for your body to tell you listen to a health care provider
you that something is wrong. I should discover
b. You should make friends with people
what is wrong first, and then take medicine if it is
who major in medicine
my daily routine and gave me one key piece of c. You should figure out the source of the
advice that really helped. She told me that I sit too pain in your body before you take some
much and advised that I take frequent breaks from medicine
d. You should find ways to exercise and eat
right to avoid aches and pains in your back
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often complain about pains in my neck and back, Select the best title for the
she always tells me to avoid taking medicine at passage.
first. Pain, she says, is a way for your body to tell
you that something is wrong. I should discover a. Why You Should Avoid Taking Medicine
what is wrong first, and then take medicine if it is
necessary. She asked me a few questions about b. How a Friend Fixed My Back Pain
c. How 5000 Steps a Day Healed My Back
Pain
sitting throughout the day. On top of that, I should d. Why You Should Listen to a Health Care
walk at least 5000 steps per day. This light exercise Worker
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Answer Key
How a Friend Fixed My Back Pain
One of my friends is a health care worker. While I often complain (1) about pains
in my neck and back, she always tells me to (2) avoid taking medicine at first.
Pain, she says, is a (3) way for your body to tell you that something is wrong. I
should (4) discover what is wrong first, and then take medicine if (5) it is
necessary. She asked me a few questions about my daily routine and gave me
one key piece of advice that really helped. She told me that I sit too much and
advised that I take frequent breaks from sitting throughout the day. On top of
that, I should walk at least 5000 steps per day. This light exercise along with
breaks in sitting helped relieve most of the tension in my back.
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Answer Key
Why did the health care worker advise against taking medicine?
Pain, she says, is a way for your body to tell you that something is wrong. I should
discover what is wrong first, and then take medicine if it is necessary.
What is one daily exercise that the health care worker recommended?
I should walk at least 5000 steps per day.

(c) You should figure out the source of the pain in your body before you take some
medicine

(b) How a Friend Fixed My Back Pain
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Select the best option for each

for (3) . Graphic design considerations

5. anthropology - sense - culture -

Select the best sentence to ﬁll in the

Graphic design consists of deﬁnitions, rules and

Graphic design consists of deﬁnitions, rules and

Select the idea that is expressed

Graphic Design and How It Is Used

Where is graphic design used?

How does graphic design emphasize text?

Select the idea that is expressed in the passage.

Select the best title for the passage.

Select the best option for each

is diﬃcult because driver behavior cannot be

5. correct - suﬃciently - certainty -

Select the best sentence to ﬁll in the

Traﬃc Flow is the study of the movement of

consistent range; thus, traﬃc streams tend to have

Traﬃc Flow is the study of the movement of

Select the idea that is expressed

Traﬃc Flow is the study of the movement of

How to Calculate and Manage Traﬃc

Why is traﬃc hard to calculate?

How do traﬃc ﬂow experts plan road construction projects?

Select the idea that is expressed in the passage.

Select the best title for the passage.

Select the best option for each

love and pride are diﬀerent from (3)______

Select the best sentence to ﬁll in the

Studies conclude that there are six basic types of

Studies conclude that there are six basic types of

Studies conclude that there are six basic types of

Basic Emotions vs. Complex Emotions

Identify a few examples of emotions that would NOT be considered basic.

Identify one example where other people contribute to a complex emotion.

Select the idea that is expressed in the passage.

Select the best title for the passage.

Select the best option for each

Select the best sentence to ﬁll in the

A glacier is a mass of ice moving on the surface of

A glacier is a mass of ice moving on the surface of

glacier is often lubricated by water, so it ﬂows

A glacier is a mass of ice moving on the surface of

melt under pressure; this means that the base of a

How Glaciers Form and Move

What is the deﬁnition of a glacier?

What will you often ﬁnd at the bottom of a glacier?

Select the idea that is expressed in the passage.

Select the best title for the passage.

Select the best option for each

wanted to try a new sport: American football.

One of my best friends lives in Milan, a small city in

One of my best friends lives in Milan, a small city in

One of my best friends lives in Milan, a small city in

American Football Experience

Why was American football so diﬃcult to learn?

Why could he only play kicker?

Select the idea that is expressed in the passage.