But man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is irrepressible. Therefore, though the situation seems dark in the context of the confrontation between the superpowers, the silver lining is provided by amazing phenomenon that the very nations which have spent incalculable resources and energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out how they might never be used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the brink. The main point from the author's view is that __________  

A. man's soul and spirit cannot be destroyed by superpowers

B. man's destiny is not fully clear or visible

C. man's soul and spirit are immortal

D. human society will survive despite the serious threat of total annihilation

Answer Explanation:

The author states that: Man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is irrepressible and that they threaten each other, intimidate each other and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the brink.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

Q #1: A blood glucose test, or fasting PG test, is given after a patient has gone without food for at least eight hours. It's widely considered to be a reliable test, and it appears the results aren't affected by patient age or physical activity. Many doctors prefer this method of testing because it's easy, fast and inexpensive. In this context, RELIABLE means __________

A. noteworthy

B. benign

C. considerate

D. accurate

Answer Explanation

Accurate: consistently good quality or performance
Q #2: But man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is irrepressible. Therefore, though the situation seems dark in the context of the confrontation between the superpowers, the silver lining is provided by amazing phenomenon that the very nations which have spent incalculable resources and energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out how they might never be used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the brink.   The phrase "Go to the brink" in the passage means __________

A. retreating from extreme danger

B. declare war on each other

C. advancing to the stage of war but not engaging in it

D. commit suicide

Answer Explanation

The passage suggests advancing to the stage of war by stating that: Nations which have spent incalculable resources and energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out how they might never be used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the brink.
Q #3: Are you looking for a way to give back to your community, but don't know where to start? One of the best ways you can invest in the future of your community is by helping to better educate our youngsters. Schools are under-funded, and even talented teachers are beset with the growing pressure of helping students without enough resources. With our group-funding program, you can go online and look through thousands of teacher programs that are looking for funding. These programs were designed by teachers who know what they need to help their students succeed. Very rarely do you get the chance to donate money and know exactly where your money is going. Donate today and help change the lives of a classroom of students in your community.   Which of the following is a unique benefit of this group-funding program?

A. the donation is tax-deductible

B. your donation helps others

C. you can know where your money goes

D. you can help train new teachers

Answer Explanation

The author states that; Very rarely do you get the chance to donate money and know exactly where your money is going but with our group-funding program, you can go online and look through thousands of teacher programs that are looking for funding
Q #4: Greek mythology is a vehicle that uses mythological characters and creatures to teach people about the dangers, beauties and possible outcomes of life. In many myths, characters face moral dilemmas involving honor and practicality. The protagonists of epics face creatures that represent values and challenges such as respect, temptation and redemption. How has Greek mythology inevitably evolved with time and new story tellers? Scholars that have interpreted Greek mythology seek to maintain the universal values conveyed in these stories, while ensuring the validity of adapting these stories to their own distinct cultures. It is up to each reader to seek their own truths and learn from epic Greek mythology as best they can.   Which word best describes the author's account of Greek mythology?

A. idealistic

B. pessimistic

C. dubious

D. mysterious

Answer Explanation

The author account for Greek mythology favors idealism evidenced by statements such as; Greek mythology is a vehicle that uses mythological characters and creatures to teach people about the dangers, beauties and possible outcomes of life. In many myths, characters face moral dilemmas involving honor and practicality. The protagonists of epics face creatures that represent values and challenges such as respect, temptation and redemption. It is up to each reader to seek their own truths and learn from epic Greek mythology as best they can.
Q #5: Are you looking for a way to give back to your community, but don't know where to start? One of the best ways you can invest in the future of your community is by helping to better educate our youngsters. Schools are under-funded, and even talented teachers are beset with the growing pressure of helping students without enough resources. With our group-funding program, you can go online and look through thousands of teacher programs that are looking for funding. These programs were designed by teachers who know what they need to help their students succeed. Very rarely do you get the chance to donate money and know exactly where your money is going. Donate today and help change the lives of a classroom of students in your community.   Based on the context, which of the following is the meaning of the word "beset" in the passage?

A. to be overwhelmed and stressed

B. to excel despite obstacles

C. to fight for what you need

D. to give up in the face of insurmountable odds

Answer Explanation

Schools are under-funded, and even talented teachers are beset with the growing pressure of helping students without enough resources.
Q #6: Delaying their initial entry to school can cause some children to actually fall behind their peers in learning. Some studies have shown differing early childhood academic achievement results when comparing children from low-income families with those living in middle-income homes Children from low- income homes tend to begin school with weaker skills than their peers from more advantaged backgrounds. Holding young children back a year before they begin their academic career is sometimes thought to help them mature before beginning school. This practice may actually backfire for some of those children from low-income households. During the additional year at home, these children are thought to miss opportunities to cultivate the basic skills that they could develop while taking part in a learning environment-skills suggested to be absent in some low-income families.   Consider a revision which replaces the terms low-income and middle-income with the terms poor and normal. What effect would this change have on the passage?

A. It would make the passage more specific

B. It would make the passage inaccurate

C. It would make the passage less academic

D. It would make the passage biased.

Answer Explanation

It makes it inaccurate since low income is not synonymous to abnormal and middle income is not synonymous to normal.
Q #7: Mahatma Ghandi was an inspirational leader who made a lot of sacrifices for the people of India. In 1921, Gandhi took charge of the Indian National Congress, a group of thirteen men in the Indian government who fought discrimination and unfair taxation against farmers and urban laborers. Using the nonviolent tactic of civil disobedience, Gandhi and his followers bravely resisted British control over Indian life, choosing not to follow unfair, discriminatory laws and policies. The British were not happy to see Ghandi and his followers rebelling in this way. The British responded to this resistance by strengthening their military presence in India, often at the cost of human lives. While Ghandi was fighting to gain more freedom for the people of India, the British government was, often violently, suppressing it. For his effort, Gandhi was eventually imprisoned in 1942 for his "radical" beliefs, but he refused to recognize violence as a means of fighting the British. He gained international attention for his hunger strikes, refusing to eat until the British changed their unjust policies.   Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the passage?

A. Gandhi was brave, but ultimately unsuccessful in his pursuits

B. the British changed their unjust policies

C. in Gandhi's mind, civil disobedience means only using violence as a last resort

D. Gandhi's followers were fiercely loyal and stood by their leader at all times

Answer Explanation

It can be inferred that the British changed their unjust ways since Gandhi gained international attention for his hunger strike until the British changed their unjust policies.
Q #8: Mahatma Ghandi was an inspirational leader who made a lot of sacrifices for the people of India. In 1921, Gandhi took charge of the Indian National Congress, a group of thirteen men in the Indian government who fought discrimination and unfair taxation against farmers and urban laborers. Using the nonviolent tactic of civil disobedience, Gandhi and his followers bravely resisted British control over Indian life, choosing not to follow unfair, discriminatory laws and policies. The British were not happy to see Ghandi and his followers rebelling in this way. The British responded to this resistance by strengthening their military presence in India, often at the cost of human lives. While Ghandi was fighting to gain more freedom for the people of India, the British government was, often violently, suppressing it. For his effort, Gandhi was eventually imprisoned in 1942 for his "radical" beliefs, but he refused to recognize violence as a means of fighting the British. He gained international attention for his hunger strikes, refusing to eat until the British changed their unjust policies.   Which of the following words from the passage BEST displays the author's opinion towards the British rulers that Gandhi was rebelling against?

A. "bravely"

B. "refusing"

C. "taxation"

D. "unfair"

Answer Explanation

The author portrays the British as unfair by stating that Gandhi and his followers bravely resisted British control over Indian life, choosing not to follow unfair, discriminatory laws and policies. The British were not happy to see Gandhi and his followers rebelling in this way. The British responded to this resistance by strengthening their military presence in India, often at the cost of human lives
Q #9: Many teachers across the country are noticing the importance of film in the modern classroom. No longer is putting a movie on meant as an invitation for students to check out while the teacher does work at their desk. Films are a versatile medium, and can function as textbooks, pieces of literature, or pieces of art that can bring a new dimension to a student's learning. The teachers leading this charge know that teaching a film effectively means preparing lessons with the same amount of time and effort as any other days. A teacher could simply shut the lights and throw on the first 20 minutes of Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan" because the class is studying World War II. Or, the teacher could spend a class period analyzing the scene with the class, looking at how Spielberg builds anxiety and tension, how he creates the chaos of the beach, and how he gets the audience to care for characters they haven't even met yet.   Which of the following is the author's overall conclusion concerning teachers using film in the classroom?

A. young teachers who use film in the classroom are doing their students a disservice

B. more teachers should show the opening scene of "Saving Private Ryan" in their classes

C. film can be great learning tools if they are used effectively in the classroom

D. films are a good tool for students who had reading difficulties

Answer Explanation

This is supported by statements in the paragraph such as: Many teachers across the country are noticing the importance of film in the modern classroom. Films are a versatile medium, and can function as textbooks, pieces of literature, or pieces of art that can bring a new dimension to a student's learning. A teacher could simply shut the lights and throw on the first 20 minutes of Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan" because the class is studying World War II. Or, the teacher could spend a class period analyzing the scene with the class, looking at how Spielberg builds anxiety and tension, how he creates the chaos of the beach, and how he gets the audience to care for characters they haven't even met yet.
Q #10: But man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is irrepressible. Therefore, though the situation seems dark in the context of the confrontation between the superpowers, the silver lining is provided by amazing phenomenon that the very nations which have spent incalculable resources and energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out how they might never be used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the brink. The main point from the author's view is that __________  

A. man's soul and spirit cannot be destroyed by superpowers

B. man's destiny is not fully clear or visible

C. man's soul and spirit are immortal

D. human society will survive despite the serious threat of total annihilation

Answer Explanation

The author states that: Man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is irrepressible and that they threaten each other, intimidate each other and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the brink.

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