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A link between advertising and alcohol consumption is intuitively compelling but hasn’t been consistently supported by research. Because alcohol advertising is pervasive, econometric studies may not be sensitive to change or assess in a range where change actually makes a difference. In dealing with advertising, partial bans aren’t likely to be effective, and total bans aren’t practical. Advertising bans in one medium also are weakened by substitution of increased advertising in alternative media and/or other promotions.
The author of this passage believes ______________.

  1. advertisement of alcoholic beverages should be illegal
  2. partial bans on alcohol advertising could be effective in some cases
  3. bans on alcohol advertising aren’t likely to work
  4. clear links have been established between alcohol consumption and advertising

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The author specifically states that partial bans on alcohol advertising isn’t likely to be effective and total bans wouldn’t be practical.



The etymology of the word or name, Alabama, has evoked much discussion among philological researchers. It was the name of a noted southern Indian tribe whose habitat when first known to
Europeans was in what is now central Alabama. One of the major waterways in the state was named for this group and from this river, in turn, the name of the state was derived. According to some investigations, the tribal name Alabama must be sought in the Choctaw tongue, because it isn’t uncommon for tribes to accept a name given them by a neighboring tribe.
The state of Alabama was named after_____________ .

  1. a Choctaw Indian tribe
  2. European settlers
  3. a river
  4. an Indian Chief

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

According to the passage, a river was named after the Alabama Indian Tribe, and the state derived its name from this river.



An employer may offer, as part of its health plan, a limited incentive (in the form of a reward or penalty) to an employee whose spouse (1) is covered under the employee’s health plan; (2) receives health or genetic services offered by the employer, including as part of a wellness program; and (3) provides information about his or her current or past health status. Information about current or past health status usually is provided as part of a health risk assessment (HRA), which may include a questionnaire or medical examination, such as a blood pressure test or blood test to detect high cholesterol or high glucose levels. The total incentive for an employee and spouse to participate in a wellness program that is part of a group health plan and that collects information about current or past health status may not exceed 30 percent of the total cost of the plan in which the employee and any dependents are enrolled. The incentive may be financial or in-kind (e.g., time-off awards, prizes, and other items of value).
What is the best title for this passage?

  1. "Health Risks and Incentives"
  2. "Spousal Insurance Cost"
  3. "Incentives for Employee Health Plans"
  4. "Employee Wellness Plans"

Answer(s): C



The U.S. Department of Justice has prepared a report about hate crimes in the United States between 1997 and 1999. In 60% of hate crime incidents, the most serious offense was a violent crime, most commonly intimidation or simple assault. The majority of incidents motivated by race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability involved a violent offense, while two-thirds of incidents motivated by religion involved a property offense, most commonly vandalism. Younger offenders were responsible for most hate crimes. Thirty-one percent of violent offenders, and 46% of property offenders were under age 18.
Most property offense hate crimes were motivated by___________.

  1. religion
  2. race
  3. sexual orientation
  4. abortion

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The second sentence states that most violent crimes were motivated by such factors as race and sexual orientation, while most property crimes were motivated by religion.






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