ARISE 9

The city of Montreal ________ on an island in the Saint Lawrence River.

• built

• that built

• was built

• has built

Microscopes make small things appear larger than ________.

• they really are

• are they really

• are really

• really are

A large (A) number of automobile (B) part are now (C) made of plastic (D) instead of steel.

• (A) number

• (B) part

• (C) made

• (D) instead

Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, have gained significant attention in recent years. Unlike fossil fuels, these sources are sustainable and do not contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. However, challenges such as high costs and dependence on weather conditions still limit their widespread adoption. Governments worldwide are investing in renewable energy to reduce environmental impact and achieve energy independence.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Renewable energy is more expensive than fossil fuels.

• Renewable energy sources are eco-friendly but face challenges.

• Solar and wind power are the best renewable energy sources.

• Governments prefer fossil fuels over renewable energy.

Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, have gained significant attention in recent years. Unlike fossil fuels, these sources are sustainable and do not contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. However, challenges such as high costs and dependence on weather conditions still limit their widespread adoption. Governments worldwide are investing in renewable energy to reduce environmental impact and achieve energy independence.

Which of the following is mentioned as a challenge for renewable energy?

• Limited resources

• Environmental pollution

• High costs

• Lack of government support

Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, have gained significant attention in recent years. Unlike fossil fuels, these sources are sustainable and do not contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. However, challenges such as high costs and dependence on weather conditions still limit their widespread adoption. Governments worldwide are investing in renewable energy to reduce environmental impact and achieve energy independence.

What does the word “sustainable” in the first paragraph most likely mean?

• Renewable

• Harmful

• Expensive

• Long-lasting

On the recording, you hear:

Man : I heard Arthur isn’t tutoring here this term.

Woman : That’s right. He was fired.

narrator : What does the woman say about Arthur?

• He’s tired of tutoring.

• He was dismissed from his job.

• The school is on fire.

• He’s changing the term.

On the recording, you hear:

Woman: “I don’t like this painting very much.”

Man: “Neither do I.”

narrator: What does the man mean?

• He doesn’t have any paintings.

• He doesn’t like the painting either.

• He doesn’t know what to do.

• He doesn’t know how to paint.

On the recording, you hear:

Woman: “How’s your new job?”

Man: “Ok, but it’ll take a while to learn the new ropes.”

narrator: What does the man say about his job?

• He has trouble getting there sometime.

• It makes him feel restricted.

• He isn’t familiar with the work yet.

• He doesn’t have time to explain it.