There was once a dog who used to snap at people and bite them without any provocation, and who was a great nuisance to everyone who came to his master's house. So his master fastened a bell round his neck to warn people of his presence. The dog was very proud of the bell, and strutted about tinkling it with immense satisfaction. But an old dog came up to him and said, "The fewer airs you give yourself the better, my friend. You don't think, do you, that your bell was given to you as a reward of merit? On the contrary, it is a badge of disgrace."
Aesop's Fable "The Mischievous Dog". William Caxton, 1484.
From the above passage, the reader can infer that the Aesop fable is teaching that __________.
A. being noticed does not always mean you are famous
B. the old dog did not understand why the master had put a bell on the dog
C. the dog was cleverer than he was given credit for
D. the master put the bell around the dog's neck so if he got lost he would be returned
In recent years, there has been much talk about something called ozone. What is this stuff and why is it important? Ozone is an invisible gas. There is a thin layer of it about 15 miles above the surface of the Earth. Some of the sun's rays can be harmful to us and ozone helps protect us from damage. Unfortunately, the amount of ozone in our atmosphere has been reduced in the past few years and scientists think they know how this happened. Humans have produced chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which have caused a decrease in ozone. One other effect of reduced ozone involves climate change. If more of the sun's rays reach the Earth, they can cause changing weather patterns and a warmer climate. Possible disastrous effects of this change include the increased incidence of tornadoes and droughts.
What is the best title for this passage?
A. "The Earth's Atmosphere and Human Life"
B. "The Harmful Nature of CFCs"
C. "The Ozone Layer Prevents Tornadoes"
D. "The Varied Effects of Reduced Ozone"
In 1965, a television show aired that would become a Christmas classic for many families. It was called "A Charlie Brown Christmas." This television movie has the distinction of being the cartoon special to run for the longest time in television history and has been shown every year since its debut. This tradition began when an ad agent for Coca-Cola contacted producer, Lee Mendelson. Peanuts had just been featured on a 1965 cover of Time Magazine and the agent told Mendelson about a documentary about Peanuts creator, Charles Schulz. Mendelson was asked if he had ever thought about producing a Peanuts Christmas special. The producer, wanting to appear on top of his game, assured the agent that he had. Hurriedly contacting Schulz, Mendelson met with him the next day and they created the story.
From the above passage, the reader would know that 1965 was an important year because __________.
A. "A Charlie Brown Christmas" first debuted and the Peanuts characters made the cover of Time Magazine.
B. The passage does not give a stated reason.
C. "A Charlie Brown Christmas" first debuted.
D. The Peanuts characters made the front of Time Magazine.
It is not surprising that John Fitzgerald Kennedy entered public service. He came from a family that valued such commitment, including his father, Joseph P. Kennedy. The elder Kennedy served as ambassador to Great Britain from 1937 to 1940. John served his country in the U.S. Navy after he graduated from Harvard University. During that time, Kennedy escaped death while serving as skipper of a PT boat in the Pacific. He even rescued another Navy man by swimming, with him in tow, to the shore of a safe island.
The word ambassador, as used in the above passage, most nearly means __________.
A. messenger
B. diplomat
C. dispatcher
D. courier
In light of the increased incidence of security issues in recent years, attendees at the 2014 Super Bowl saw heightened regulations regarding transportation, parking, and other game-related activities. The 80,000 ticket holders were not allowed to tailgate or utilize taxis or car services for transportation to the game site. They could arrive via Fan Express, a charter bus, for a fee of $51.00. The NJ Transit was another approved method of transportation. Finally, a lucky 13,000 people could use one of the parking passes that were available.
According to the above passage, what is the approximate number of ticket holders who will not have a parking pass to use for the NFL Super Bowl?
A. 67,000
B. 13,000
C. 51
D. 80,000
The United States has carried out intelligence activities since the days of George Washington, but only since World War II have they been coordinated on a government-wide basis. President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed New York lawyer and war hero, William J. Donovan, to become first the Coordinator of Information, and then, after the US entered World War II, head of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in 1942. The OSS – the forerunner to the CIA – had a mandate to collect and analyze strategic information.
What is the best title for this passage?
A. "War Changes the Role of Intelligence Organizations"
B. "Roosevelt Creates COI Job"
C. "Joint Chiefs of Staff Conduct Special Operations"
D. "America's Entry into World War II"
The CIA is separated into five basic components: the Directorate of Operations, the Directorate of Analysis, the Directorate of Science and Technology, the Directorate of Support, and the Directorate of Digital Innovation. They carry out “the intelligence cycle,” the process of collecting, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence information to top US government officials.
According to the above paragraph, which of these plays a major role in disseminating CIA intelligence information to top government officials?
A. the Secret Service
B. the White House
C. the Directorate of Analysis
D. State Intelligence Officers
The saying, "It's not over until it's over" certainly applies to football. In spite of a significant lead, a team cannot count on a win until the last whistle sounds. Any team, no matter how skilled, must maintain a sense of purpose throughout all four quarters and should not relax if they want to guarantee a mark in the win column. Double-digit leads have been magically erased during small time spans late in a game. It can happen when an opposing player intercepts the ball and makes a break for the goal line, scoring the decisive points.
Which of these words most nearly means decisive as it is used in the above passage?
A. earnest
B. certain
C. critical
D. determined
Apparently, two sheriffs in the state of New York are finding fault with Governor Cuomo's recent gun control efforts. The men have gone so far as to state that they will not enforce gun law packages Cuomo has recently signed into law. Public statements to this effect have been made by the two law enforcement officials and Cuomo warned that the precedent they set could be dangerous. The officers’ intent does not appear to signify a new practice, however, as records show a general lack of enforcement of felony gun laws among sheriffs since 2010. State and local police have been the ones to file the majority of common gun-related charges (98%) during that time.
Based on the above passage, the reader can conclude that __________.
A. Gov. Cuomo is unaffected by the sheriff reaction to the new gun laws
B. sheriffs are not going to be the primary group to file felony gun charges
C. state and local police do not agree with the new gun laws in New York
D. Gov. Cuomo is going to take legal action against officers who do not comply with new laws
Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), researchers have identified abnormalities in the brains of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that may serve as a biomarker for the disorder, according to a study presented November 28 at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders, affecting an estimated five to eight percent of school-aged children. Symptoms, which may continue into adulthood, include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity behaviors that are out of the normal range for a child's age and development.
What is the best title for this passage?
A. "ADHD Occurrence in Children is Between 5% and 8%"
B. "MRIs Aid in Earlier ADHD Diagnosis"
C. "Brain Differences Found in Children with ADHD"
D. "ADHD Kids Exhibit Abnormal Behavior"
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