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1) The Woodstock Music and Art Fair—better known to its participants and to history simply as "Woodstock"—should have been a colossal failure.
2) Just a month prior to its August 15, 1969 opening, the fairs organizers were informed by the council of Wallkill, New York, that permission to hold the festival was withdrawn. 3) Amazingly, not only was a new site found, but word got out to the public of the fairs new location. 4) At the new site, fences that were supposed to facilitate ticket collection never materialized, and all attempts at gathering tickets were abandoned. 5)Crowd estimates of 30,000 kept rising; by the end of the three days, some estimated the crowd at 500,000. 6) And then, on opening night, it began to rain. 7) Off and on, throughout all three days, huge summer storms rolled over the gathering. 8) In spite of these problems, most people think of Woodstock not only as a fond memory but as the defining moment for an entire generation.

On the basis of above passage please answer the following question
Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this passage?

Woodstock as Metaphor
Backstage at Woodstock
Woodstock: From The Band to The Who
Remembering Woodstock
Woodstock: The Untold Story

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The titles in choices b, c, and e all imply that the passage will provide information which it does not. Choice a is not logical given the content of the passage; choice d is the most accurate choice because the passage deals mainly with remembering the fair.

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1) The Woodstock Music and Art Fair—better known to its participants and to history simply as "Woodstock"—should have been a colossal failure.
2) Just a month prior to its August 15, 1969 opening, the fairs organizers were informed by the council of Wallkill, New York, that permission to hold the festival was withdrawn. 3) Amazingly, not only was a new site found, but word got out to the public of the fairs new location. 4) At the new site, fences that were supposed to facilitate ticket collection never materialized, and all attempts at gathering tickets were abandoned. 5)Crowd estimates of 30,000 kept rising; by the end of the three days, some estimated the crowd at 500,000. 6) And then, on opening night, it began to rain. 7) Off and on, throughout all three days, huge summer storms rolled over the gathering. 8) In spite of these problems, most people think of Woodstock not only as a fond memory but as the defining moment for an entire generation.

On the basis of above passage please answer the following question
Which of the following numbered sentences of the passage best represents an opinion rather than a fact?

sentence 1
sentence 2
sentence 3
sentence 4
sentence 5

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Sentence 1 (choice a) contains the phrase should have been a colossal failure, which is an opinion of the author. The other choices are sentences that provide factual information about Woodstock.

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1) The Woodstock Music and Art Fair—better known to its participants and to history simply as "Woodstock"—should have been a colossal failure.
2) Just a month prior to its August 15, 1969 opening, the fairs organizers were informed by the council of Wallkill, New York, that permission to hold the festival was withdrawn. 3) Amazingly, not only was a new site found, but word got out to the public of the fairs new location. 4) At the new site, fences that were supposed to facilitate ticket collection never materialized, and all attempts at gathering tickets were abandoned. 5) Crowd estimates of 30,000 kept rising; by the end of the three days, some estimated the crowd at 500,000. 6) And then, on opening night, it began to rain. 7) Off and on, throughout all three days, huge summer storms rolled over the gathering. 8) In spite of these problems, most people think of Woodstock not only as a fond memory but as the defining moment for an entire generation.

On the basis of above passage please answer the following question
Why is the word "amazingly" used in sentence 3?

because the time in which the move was made and information sent out was so short
because the fair drew such an unexpectedly enormous crowd
because there was such pressure by New York officials against holding the fair
because the stormy weather was so unfavorable
because ticket-taking was abandoned at the fair so anyone could come in

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The sentence preceding and leading into sentence 3 speaks of the very brief time a month that the organizers of the fair had to find a new site and get information out. Choices b, d, and e are incorrect because they could not have been known about at the time the fair was moved. Choice c is incorrect because there is no indication in the passage that New York officials tried to stop the fairs moving or information getting out.

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Cuttlefish are intriguing little animals. The cuttlefish resembles a rather large squid and is, like the octopus, a member of the order of cephalopods. Although they are not considered the most highly evolved of the cephalopods, they are extremely intelligent.
While observing them, it is hard to tell who is doing the observing, you or the cuttlefish, especially since the eye of the cuttlefish is very similar in structure to the human eye. Cuttlefish are also highly mobile and fast creatures.
They come equipped with a small jet located just below the tentacles that can expel water to help them move. Ribbons of flexible fin on each side of the body allow cuttlefish to hover, move, stop, and start. ____________________ ____________________. The cuttlefish is sometimes referred to as the "chameleon of the sea" because it can change its skin color and pattern instantaneously. Masters of camouflage, they can blend into any environment for protection, but they are also capable of the most imaginative displays of iridescent, brilliant color and intricate designs, which scientists believe they use to communicate with each other and for mating displays. However, judging from the riot of ornaments and hues cuttlefish produce, it is hard not to believe they paint themselves so beautifully just for the sheer joy of it. At the very least, cuttlefish conversation must be the most sparkling in all the sea.

On the basis of above passage please answer the following question
Which of the following sentences, if inserted into the blank line, would best sum up the first paragraph and lead into the next?

The cuttlefish can be cooked and eaten like its less tender relatives, the squid and octopus, but must still be tenderized before cooking in order not to be exceedingly chewy.
On a scuba dive when you’re observing cuttlefish, it is best to move slowly because cuttlefish have excellent eyesight and will probably see you first.
Cuttlefish do not have an exoskeleton; instead, their skin is covered with chromataphors.
The cuttlefish has ten arms, two of which are specialized feeders and its mouth is beak-like; this enables it to capture crustaceans with its powerful arms and crack shells with its strong mouth.
By far their most intriguing characteristic is their ability to change their body color and pattern.

Answer(s): E

Explanation:

Choice e sums up the first paragraph, which is essentially a list of the cuttlefishs characteristics, by declaring which is the most interesting characteristic, and the sentence introduces the subject of the second paragraph the ability of the cuttlefish to change color. Choice a adds information not in keeping with the tone or focus of the passage. Choice b basically repeats information in the first paragraph but does not introduce the next one. Choice c uses but does not explain scientific language, which is out of keeping with the general informational style of the passage. Choice d adds to the list of characteristics in the first paragraph without summing it up.

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