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In the philosophy of John Dewey, a sharp distinction is made between "intelligence" and "reasoning." According to Dewey, intelligence is the only absolute way to achieve a balance between realism and idealism, between practicality and wisdom of life. Intelligence involves "interacting with other things and knowing them," while reasoning is merely the act of an observer. What is the topic of this passage? (A) The intelligence of John Dewey (B) Distinctions made by John Dewey (C) Dewey's ideas on the ability to reason (D) How intelligence differs from reasoning in Dewey's works
(D) How intelligence differs from reasoning in Dewey's works
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In the absent (A) for natural (B) enemies, the gypsy moth has become (C) a serious (D) pest in North America. What is the incorrect word and what should it be changed to?
absent (A) should be absence
100
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A) She hopes everyone will be pleased. (B) She knows no one is happy with what she has done. (C) She's arranged to take a trip because she's unhappy. (D) Everyone's happy with the condition of the field.
(A) She hopes everyone will be pleased.
100
On the recording you hear, "The major earthquake that occurred east of Los Angeles in 1971 is still affecting the economy of the area today." What is the topic of the talk?
Effect of 1971 earthquake in LA
100
The phrase "right away" is best defined as (A) straight direction (B) immediately (C) ability to pass (D) abnormal
(B) immediately
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The Golden Age of Railroads refers to the period from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of WWI when railroads flourished and, in fact, maintained a near monopoly in mass transportation in the United States. According to the passage, the Golden Age of Railroads (A) occurred prior to the Civil War (B) was a result of WWI (C) was a period when most of U.S. mass transportation was controlled by the railroads (D) resulted in a decrease in uniformity of track gauge
(C) was a period when most of U.S. mass transportation was controlled by the railroads
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In much (A) of Alaska, the growing (B) seasons is as (C) short that crops (D) can't be raised. What is the incorrect word and what should it be changed to?
as (C) should be so because "so + adjective + that clause"
200
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A) She's not completely sure when they are leaving. (B) They are returning from the city at about 4:00. (C) She knows when they are leaving. (D) She doesn't have any idea when they are leaving.
(C) She knows when they are leaving.
200
You hear: "The next stop on our tour of Atlanta will be the original home of Coca-Cola, at 107 Marietta Street. Coca-Cola was manufactured at this location until early in September of 1888." Who is probably talking?
A tour guide
200
Define the idiomatic phrase "care for."
Like something; favor something
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In English there are many different kinds of expressions that people use to give a name to anything whose name is unknown or momentarily forgotten. The word gadget is one such word. It was first used by British sailors in the 850s and probably came from the French word gachette, which was a small hook. In everyday use, the word has a more general meaning. Other words are also used to give a name to something unnamed or unknown, and these words tend to be somewhat imaginative. Which of the following is NOT true about the word "gadget"? (A) It is used to name something when the name is not known. (B) It was used at the beginning of the nineteenth century. (C) It most likely came from a word in the French language. (D) Its first known use was by British sailors.
(B) It was used at the beginning of the nineteenth century.
300
The first stage on (A) the manufacturing of all (B) types of (C) clothing is the cutting of (D) the material. What is the incorrect word and what should it be changed to?
on (A) should be of
300
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A) The woman was a good skier. (B) The woman was going skiing this weekend. (C) The woman did not know how to ski. (D) The woman did not intend to go skiing.
(C) The woman did not know how to ski.
300
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A) In a barn (B) In Mrs. O'Leary's home (C) In a cow pasture (D) In a lantern factory
(A) In a barn
300
Use the phrase "pat yourself on the back" in a sentence.
Answers vary; definition of "pat yourself on the back" is "congratulate yourself for doing something well."
400
Conflict within an organization is not always viewed as undesirable. In fact, various managers have widely divergent ideas on the value that conflict can have. According to the traditional view of conflict, conflict is harmful to an organization. Managers with this traditional view of conflict see it as their role in an organization to rid the organization of any possible sources of conflict. The interactionist view of conflict, on the other hand, holds that conflict can serve an important function in an organization by reducing complacency among workers and causing positive changes to occur. Managers who hold an interactionist view of conflict may actually take steps to stimulate conflict within an organization. How is the information in the passage organized? (A) The origin of ideas about conflict is presented. (B) Contrasting view of conflict are presented. (C) Two theorists discuss the strengths and weaknesses of their views on conflict. (C) Examples of conflict within organizations are presented.
(B) Contrasting view of conflict are presented.
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The (A) Rhode Island is the (B) smallest state in (C) the (D) United States. What is the incorrect word and what should it be changed to?
The (A) should be "no article" because "Rhode Island" is the common name of a state.
400
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A) She is not going to eat. (B) The food looks fresh. (C) She doesn't like fresh food. (D) She already ate something.
(A) She is not going to eat.
400
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A) Computer area and business materials. (B) Magazines and newspapers. (C) Business department and library staff offices. (D) First and second floors of the library.
(D) First and second floors of the library.
400
What is the part of speech of "stamp out"? Then use it in a sentence.
Verb; answers vary; definition of "stamp out" is "get rid of, eliminate."
500
Probably the most recognized board game around the world is the game of Monopoly. In this game, players view for wealth by buying, selling, and renting properties; the key to success in the game, in addition to a bit of luck, is for a player to acquire monopolies on clusters of properties in order to force opponents to pay exorbitant rents and fees. Although the game is now published in countless languages and versions, with foreign locations and place names appropriate to the target language adorning its board, the beginnings of the game were considerably more humble. The game was invented in 1933 by Charles Darrow, during the height of the Great Depression. Darrow, who lived in Germantown, Pennsylvania, was himself unemployed during those difficult financial times. He set the original game not as might be expected in his hometown of Germantown, but in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the site of numerous pre-Depression vacations, where he walked along the Boardwalk and visited at Park Place. It is implied that Darrow selected Atlantic City as the setting for Monopoly because (A) it brought back good memories (B) his family came from Atlantic City (C) the people of Germantown might have been angered if he had used Germantown (D) Atlantic City was larger than Germantown
(A) it brought back good memories
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Rose Bird was a (A) first woman in the (B) history of California to (C) serve on the (D) State Supreme Court. What is the incorrect word and what should it be changed to?
a (A) should be the because "first" is an ordinal number.
500
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A) The president dropped his pen. (B) The audience was very quiet. (C) The speech contained several puns. (D) The president discussed dropping a bomb.
(B) The audience was very quiet.
500
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A) Go home. (B) Return to class. (C) Work on the computers. (D) Tour the library.
(D) Tour the library.
500
Give a synonym of the word "look like."
Resemble