QUESTION: 413 Topic Exam B: Section 2 (Reading)

Swimming has developed from a primal mode of movement to an advanced hobby and competitive sport. Exercising nearly every muscle group, swimming is a rigorous sport and requires intense training. In competitions swimmers typically contend for the fastest time to complete a certain distance by performing a specific swimming stroke. Also, swimmers work to build endurance and an ability to swim over long distances. Because swimming has developed into a highly intricate competitive sport, where one wrong technique can disqualify a participant, it is interesting to ponder how the sport will evolve for people in the future, either advancing into a progressive purpose or regressing to a primal mode of movement.

The structure of this passage could be best described in what way?

An activity narrowed to a specific purpose and expanded to consider future implications.
An activity narrowed to a specific purpose and expanded to consider future deviations.
A hypothesis tested against certain conditions, developed into a larger thesis.
An activity and its purposes are explained.
A supposition regarding the prospect of an activity, analyzed for viability

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The passage begins by introducing swimming, narrowing it down to competitive sports and then expanding the concept to figure out what swimming will turn into in the future. Choice A and choice B are close in meaning, but choice A refers to implications, or effects, rather than deviations, or different versions resulting from changes. This minor change separates the two choices and makes B superior. Choice D is relevant, but it does not include the entire scope of the passage. Choice E only focuses on the conclusion and stretches beyond what the passage actually accomplishes. Choice B is best.

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QUESTION: 414 Topic Exam B: Section 2 (Reading)

Swimming has developed from a primal mode of movement to an advanced hobby and competitive sport. Exercising nearly every muscle group, swimming is a rigorous sport and requires intense training. In competitions swimmers typically contend for the fastest time to complete a certain distance by performing a specific swimming stroke. Also, swimmers work to build endurance and an ability to swim over long distances. Because swimming has developed into a highly intricate competitive sport, where one wrong technique can disqualify a participant, it is interesting to ponder how the sport will evolve for people in the future, either advancing into a progressive purpose or regressing to a primal mode of movement.

Which of the following situations would fulfill the author's prophecy for swimming?

Humans settling on the moon use swimming techniques to move through space.
Swimming remains a competitive Olympic sport.
Animals, including amphibians, begin to swim instinctively upon birth, as a dominant genetic trait.
People swim in home and community pools to relax and exercise.
Fish begin swimming at unprecedented speeds and extend the average life span.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

This question refers you to the conclusion sentence. The author states clearly that swimming must either progress into a new form or regress to the primal mode of movement. Choice B and D can be eliminated because they show no change, just a continuation of current circumstances. Choice A is an actual possibility as humans may very well be settling in outer space in the future. Choice C and E refer to animals anyway, when the author specifically was predicting a future for humans. Choice A is the most realistic and relevant prophecy according to the premises developed by the author.

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QUESTION: 415 Topic Exam B: Section 2 (Reading)

Cities across the world are essentially blends of smaller cultural environments that lead people to have vastly different experiences. Each city typically contains a broad spectrum of dining establishments along with various art institutions like museums and theatres. Yet with all these blends of dining, art and night lives, what is the one characteristic that can distinguish a city? History. The undeniably unique history of each city provides rich traditions and a bond between the local people that overshadows any other city's mélange of dining and art institutions.

In context, which word most closely defines mélange?

frivolous
tradition
assortment
opportunity
brochure

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The author selects words such as "spectrum" and "various" to refer to the dining and art institutions. Clearly mélange must be some sort of variety offering. Only choice C, "assortment" matches this definition.

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QUESTION: 416 Topic Exam B: Section 2 (Reading)

Cities across the world are essentially blends of smaller cultural environments that lead people to have vastly different experiences. Each city typically contains a broad spectrum of dining establishments along with various art institutions like museums and theatres. Yet with all these blends of dining, art and night lives, what is the one characteristic that can distinguish a city? History. The undeniably unique history of each city provides rich traditions and a bond between the local people that overshadows any other city's mélange of dining and art institutions.

Which of the following would the author believe is the most important city attraction or characteristic?

The exquisite French restaurant in the European district
The Museum of Natural History
Ruins from the Berlin Wall and the local community
Wrigley Field
A democratic government

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The author clearly believes true, genuine history to be the paramount characteristic. Choice A and choice B (restaurant and museum) are exactly what the author said weren't as important as history (choice B is tricky, but it is still just a museum--not natural history in its element). Choice D refers to sports, despite the fact that Wrigley Field has much history tied to it; choice E is irrelevant as government is not nearly as important to a city's cultural wealth as a historical monument. Choice C is a historical object and symbol; furthermore, the author refers to the local people that add to the cultural vibrancy. Choice C is the best option.

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