7A
What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A.) Many florists are disappearing due to competition from large companies in other countries.
B.) The international flower trade has grown a lot in recent years thanks to new technology.
C.) Most people don't realize that flowers they buy often come from far away.
C.) Most people don't realize that flowers they buy often come from far away.
If something is derived from plants, it ___ plants.
comes from
Identify the word that is NOT a synonym.
A.) adults
B.) youths
C.) adolescents
D.) teenagers
A.) adults
We were unable to have children of our own, so we decided to ______.
adopt
Because it grows so much rice, Thailand can ________ some of it to other countries.
export
Which statement about Aalsmeer auction house it not true?
A.) Is processes over half the world's cut flowers.
B.) It is the size of a large city.
C.) It sells around 20 million flowers each day.
A.) Is processes over half the world's cut flowers.
Which of the following can you do in order to obtain something?
A.) purchase it
B.) export it
C.) emphasize it
A.) purchase it
According to the passage, what is a benefit of taking risks as a teen?
A.) It will give them more pleasure in life.
B.) It might make them become more successful adults in life.
C.) Social connections are unimportant when teens are young.
B.) It might make them become more successful adults in life.
I never knew my father. My parents ________ when I was a child, and I lived with my mother.
divorced
Starbucks _______ the coffee industry; they have many branches around the world.
dominates
According to paragraph D, Equador's flower industry ______.
A.) has found it difficult to compete with the United States
B.) has grown quickly due to Ecuador's ideal climate
C.) has been an industry leader since the 1970's
B.) has grown quickly due to Ecuador's ideal climate
Your attitude toward something is _______.
how you feel
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A.) Our brains are fully developed by the age of 12.
B.) Social connections are important to teenagers.
C.) Teens feel more excitement over new things than adults.
A.) Our brains are fully developed by the age of 12.
After being questioned for hours, the man finally _______ that he had stolen money from the bank.
admitted
When you start a new business, you _______ that people want to buy your product.
assume
What did Lina Hale's father mean when he said, 'I see a freight train coming down the track' (paragraph E)?
A.) He knew his business would be threatened.
B.) He thought customers wouldn't want roses.
C.) He thought trains were the new way to move flowers.
A.) He knew his business would be threatened.
What does the underlined word mean in the sentence, "Maria has considerable influence over her friends"?
A.) creative
B.) unknown
C.) significant
C.) significant
What is 7A passage mainly about?
A.) the possible reason teenagers behave as they do
B.) a new technology that is changing opinions
C.) the types of risks teenagers take
A.) the possible reason teenagers behave as they do
Some grandparents _____ their grandchildren because the parents are unable to.
raise
Many new business owners find people to __________ money before starting their businesses.
invest
What is the purpose of the "From Columbia to the United States" section?
A.) to show how the international cut flower trade works
B.) to give reasons why Colombian roses are expensive
C.) to explain why Colombian roses always look fresh
A.) to show how the international cut flower trade works
What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A.) Perfume companies spend a lot of money developing their brand.
B.) Bottle design is one of the most important features of a perfume.
C.) Perfumes provide a lot of joy and pleasure to customers.
A.) Perfume companies spend a lot of money developing their brand.
Which sentence from paragraph E gives the main idea?
A.) Research into the structure of the teen brain also found that it makes social connections seem especially rewarding.
B.) Scientists suggest this is because as teens, we begin to realize our peers may one day control the world we live in.
C.) Because it is still developing, a teen brain can change to deal with new situations.
A.) Research into the structure of the teen brain also found that it makes social connections seem especially rewarding.
The sisters looked so much alike. They were very difficult to ____ _____.
tell apart
Which of the following does not have its own industry?
A.) air
B.) flower
C.) restaurant
A.) air