Reading Practice Flashcards

Read the following passage and answer the question 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. According to the author’s description, which of the following is most likely to be a message from Greek mythology?

Answer: Resisting temptation and immediate gratification will lead to ultimate success.

The passage states that 'protagonists of epics face creatures that represent values and challenges such as respect, temptation and redemption.' This directly indicates that Greek myths often involve characters confronting and overcoming temptation. The implication is that successfully navigating these challenges, like resisting temptation, is a path to positive outcomes or 'ultimate success' within the narrative's moral framework.

Read the following passage and answer the question 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?

Answer: idealistic

The author describes Greek mythology as a 'vehicle that uses mythological characters and creatures to teach people about the dangers, beauties and possible outcomes of life.' The passage highlights its role in conveying 'universal values' and helping readers 'seek their own truths and learn.' This positive framing, focusing on the instructive and beneficial aspects of mythology, suggests an idealistic perspective rather than a negative or questioning one.

Read the following passage and answer the question Disequilibrium at the interface of water and air is a factor on which the transfer of heat and water vapor from the ocean to the air depends. The air within about a millimeter of the water is almost saturated with water vapor and the temperature of the air is close to that of the surface water. Irrespective of how small these differences might be, they are crucial, and the disequilibrium is maintained by air near the surface mixing with air higher up, which is typically appreciably cooler and lower in water vapor content. The turbulence, which takes its energy from the wind mixes the air. As the speed of wind increases, so does the turbulence, and consequently the rate of heat and moisture transfer. We can arrive at a detailed understanding of this phenomenon after further study. The transfer of momentum from wind to water, which occurs when waves are formed is an interacting-and complicated phenomenon. When waves are made by the wind, it transfers important amounts of energy-energy, which is consequently not available for the production of turbulence. This passage principally intends to:

Answer: attempt a description of a phenomenon

The passage focuses on explaining the 'disequilibrium at the interface of water and air' and how it affects the transfer of heat and water vapor. It details the role of wind, turbulence, and wave formation in this process, concluding that a 'detailed understanding of this phenomenon' is still needed. This descriptive approach, explaining how something works, aligns best with attempting to describe a natural phenomenon.

Read the following passage and answer the question Disequilibrium at the interface of water and air is a factor on which the transfer of heat and water vapor from the ocean to the air depends. The air within about a millimeter of the water is almost saturated with water vapor and the temperature of the air is close to that of the surface water. Irrespective of how small these differences might be, they are crucial, and the disequilibrium is maintained by air near the surface mixing with air higher up, which is typically appreciably cooler and lower in water vapor content. The turbulence, which takes its energy from the wind mixes the air. As the speed of wind increases, so does the turbulence, and consequently the rate of heat and moisture transfer. We can arrive at a detailed understanding of this phenomenon after further study. The transfer of momentum from wind to water, which occurs when waves are formed is an interacting-and complicated phenomenon. When waves are made by the wind, it transfers important amounts of energy-energy, which is consequently not available for the production of turbulence. The wind over the ocean usually does which of the following according to the given passage? I. Leads to cool, dry air coming in proximity with the ocean surface. II. Maintains a steady rate of heat and moisture transfer between the ocean and the air. III. Results in frequent changes in the ocean surface temperature.

Answer: I only

The passage states that 'disequilibrium is maintained by air near the surface mixing with air higher up, which is typically appreciably cooler and lower in water vapor content.' This directly supports statement I, as wind drives this mixing, bringing cooler, drier air into contact with the warmer, moister surface air. Statement II is incorrect because the rate of transfer *increases* with wind speed, not remains steady, and statement III is not mentioned.

Read the following passage and answer the question Swimming has developed from a primal mode of movement to an advanced hobby and competitive sport. Exercising nearly every muscle group, swimming is a rigorous sport and requires intense training. In competitions swimmers typically contend for the fastest time to complete a certain distance by performing a specific swimming stroke. Also, swimmers work to build endurance and an ability to swim over long distances. Because swimming has developed into a highly intricate competitive sport, where one wrong technique can disqualify a participant, it is interesting to ponder how the sport will evolve for people in the future, either advancing into a progressive purpose or regressing to a primal mode of movement. The structure of this passage could be best described in what way?

Answer: An activity narrowed to a specific purpose and expanded to consider future deviations.

The passage begins by broadly discussing swimming's development 'from a primal mode of movement to an advanced hobby and competitive sport.' It then narrows its focus to swimming as a 'highly intricate competitive sport.' Finally, it expands to 'ponder how the sport will evolve for people in the future, either advancing into a progressive purpose or regressing to a primal mode of movement,' which represents considering future *deviations* or different paths the activity might take.

Read the following passage and answer the question Swimming has developed from a primal mode of movement to an advanced hobby and competitive sport. Exercising nearly every muscle group, swimming is a rigorous sport and requires intense training. In competitions swimmers typically contend for the fastest time to complete a certain distance by performing a specific swimming stroke. Also, swimmers work to build endurance and an ability to swim over long distances. Because swimming has developed into a highly intricate competitive sport, where one wrong technique can disqualify a participant, it is interesting to ponder how the sport will evolve for people in the future, either advancing into a progressive purpose or regressing to a primal mode of movement. Which of the following situations would fulfill the author’s prophecy for swimming?

Answer: Humans settling on the moon use swimming techniques to move through space.

The author's 'prophecy' is about how swimming might 'evolve for people in the future, either advancing into a progressive purpose or regressing to a primal mode of movement.' Option A, using swimming techniques for movement in space, represents a significant 'progressive purpose' or a new, evolved application of the movement, fulfilling the idea of its future evolution beyond its current forms.