8/25 & 8/26 Test Review

Which of the following best summarizes Passage 1?

• The organ makes sounds because of the combination of the right vibrations creating sound waves entering the atmosphere. The sounds of the organ are very relaxing to those who hear them.

• When the organ plays, the large parts called “cones” vibrate in just the right way for sound waves to be created. The combination of the different sized cones and vibrations create sound waves for fans to hear

• The different sized cones in organs combine to create the most beautiful music that has ever been composed.

• The organ is located inside the building, and it is hooked up to the speakers on the scoreboard.

Which of the following best describes the text structure of passage one?

• Point by point description

• Chronological

• Statement and support

• Problem-solution

Which detail best supports the idea that most people are not aware of the internal parts of musical organs?

• The combination of just the right vibrations creates sound waves that enter the atmosphere and reach the ears of the fans, making them happy and ready to cheer.

• The cones are different sizes so that they can properly send out different pitches, with the smaller ones vibrating quicker, making high tones, while the big cones create low sounds.

• Though they might be hard to see, behind the front of the speakers’ covering are large circular parts called “cones.”

• The cones receive pulses from the organ electrically that began when the organist hit the keys.

Which of the following best summarizes Passage 2?

• As scientists observed zebra mussels in the river, they learned that population numbers had changed; especially in the older zebra mussels.

• Scientists were observing changes in the impact of the zebra mussels in the river.

• Zebra mussels are different sizes, and they live in the Hudson River.

• The impact of the zebra mussel invasion was changing because the overall number of them was declining. The causes of this are unknown, but scientists at NYC are working to determine it.

Which supporting detail is used to develop the idea that there is a dramatic change in the population of older zebra mussels?

• Scientists observed a change in the zebra mussels they were collecting from the river.

• Zebra mussels are grouped into three sizes: small (less than 10 mm), medium (10–20 mm), and large (more than 20 mm).

• While there were still many zebra mussels in the Hudson River, the overall number of zebra mussels was slightly declining, and they were on average much smaller.

• Zebra mussels can live six or seven years, but now it seemed that most were dying after only one or two years.

Which statement best displays the central idea of Passage 3?

• Alien encounters are causing crop circles.

• Alien encounters are a very important part of our culture considering how popular they are.

• Despite their popularity, stories of alien encounters are entirely unproven.

• Alien encounters are being covered up.

How does the author present the central idea of Passage 3?

• He presents information chronologically to share how alien conspiracies gained popularity throughout the course of history.

• He lists the problems that the alien theories have caused and offers a solution.

• He compares aliens to other threatening creatures

• He supports his statement about the alien conspiracy stories by explaining that none of the stories have ever been proven to be true.

Which of the following is a supporting detail for the central idea of Passage 3?

• “Our culture is filled with strange stories, but a million stories do not equal one piece of evidence.”

• “Despite years of rumors about Roswell, New Mexico, there really is no proof of "close encounters" on this planet.”

• “As crazy as it sounds, many people believe the stories they hear about alien encounters.”

• “If you happen to engage them in even the slightest conversation about it, they throw in something about how the government knows everything but is covering it up.”

Which statement best summarizes why Riverside is holding a second election for mayor?

• The City Council of Riverside deliberated for two days following the election.

• Some of the voting machines were not working on the day of the election.

• Council Member Roark was enraged by the results of the original election.

• Mayor Suarez could not have beaten Council Member Roark in the election.

Which of the following best describes the text structure of Passage 4?

• compare and contrast

• chronological

• problem-solution

• statement and support