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Practice Test 1
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solitude
by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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Rejoice, and men will seek you;
Grieve, and they turn and go;
They want full measure of all your pleasure,
But they do not need your woe.
Be glad, and your friends are many;
Be sad, and you lose them all.
There are none to decline your nectared wine,
But alone you must drink life’s gall.
Feast, and your halls are crowded;
Fast, and the world goes by.
Succeed and give, and it helps you live,
But no man can help you die.
There is room in the halls of pleasure
For a large and lordly train,
But one by one we must all file on
Through the narrow aisles of pain.
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Laugh, and the world laughs with you;
Weep, and you weep alone;
For the sad old earth must borrow its mirth,
But has trouble enough of its own.
Sing, and the hills will answer;
Sigh, it is lost on the air;
The echoes bound to a joyful sound,
But shrink from voicing care.
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“There is room in the halls of pleasure”
B
“Rejoice, and men will seek you;”
C
“For the sad old earth must borrow its mirth,”
D
“The echoes bound to a joyful sound,”
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Which line from the poem describes the speaker’s outlook on life?
Which word could replace nectared in line 15 of the poem?
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red
B
spicy
C
sweetened
D
expensive
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galapagos: The Enchanted islands
Lying six hundred miles off the western coastline of Ecuador in the Pacific
Ocean is an archipelago, an island group, known as the Galapagos. The region
consists of more than a dozen major islands, six minor islands, and many small
islets. It covers just over three thousand square miles of land in twenty-three
thousand square miles of ocean. Straddling the equator, the volcanic islands
are home to a diverse range of animal and plant life. Many of the plants and
animals are found nowhere else on Earth, making the Galapagos a rewarding
destination for scientists and tourists alike.
Early Visitors
British scientist Charles Darwin, considered the most famous visitor to the
islands, arrived in 1835. On his five-week excursion to the archipelago, he
visited the islands of Chatham, Charles, Albemarle, and James. In addition to
collecting plant and insect specimens, he recorded observations of the islands’
indigenous, or native, populations of tortoises, iguanas, and mockingbirds.
Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, published in 1859, featured the islands as a
“living laboratory of evolution.” By comparing the unique species of plants and
animals on the Galapagos Islands to known plants and animals, Darwin formed
theories about how plants and animals evolve over time.
Animals Found nowhere Else on Earth
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Today the unique location attracts more than one hundred and fifty thousand
visitors annually. Many of them find that the Galapagos animals are tame and
approachable, without fear of humans. For example, young sea lions are known
to swim playfully with snorkelers. In addition to hundreds of unique plant and
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The archipelago was discovered in 1535 by the bishop of Panama, Tomás
de Berlanga, who named the region Las Encantadas (“The Enchanted”) and
specifically wrote about the thousands of giant tortoises he had observed
there. Spanish galleons were followed by pirate ships and whalers. However,
colonization did not begin until Ecuador claimed the region as a province
in 1832.
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giant tortoises
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dolphins
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marine and land iguanas
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sharks
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birds
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sea lions and seals
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whales
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fish
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penguins
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insect species, a great variety of endemic vertebrates can be found in the
region. They include the following:
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The stunning variety of birds on the islands includes both sea and land birds.
It is believed that many migratory birds traveled to the archipelago from the
coast of South America and some stayed. Other species are thought to have
arrived with the help of trade winds. Approximately two thousand flightless
cormorants and penguins, as well as flamingos, call the Galapagos home. In
addition, almost one-half of the world’s population of breeding pairs of boobies
lives there.
The blue-footed booby is a large seabird easily recognized by its bright blue
feet. Hikers on the rocky coasts of the islands might be treated to the sight
of the blue-footed booby’s mating ritual. The males “dance” for the females.
They dance in place, lifting one foot at a time, in order to display the blueness
of their feet, as they point their wings, tails, and heads toward the sky. Other
types of boobies, including red-footed boobies and masked boobies, also live in
the Galapagos.
Iguanas are the most notable native reptile species. In fact, the Galapagos
Islands boast the only marine iguana in the world, three species of terrestrial
iguanas, and a hybrid iguana. The most populous land animals on the islands
are reptiles. These include iguanas, snakes, lava lizards, and giant tortoises.
Giant tortoises are the most emblematic species of the Galapagos; indeed,
when people think of the islands, they immediately associate them with
tortoises. Tortoises can weigh up to five hundred pounds, grow shells up to
fifty-nine inches long, and live up to one hundred and fifty years. Scientists
believe that the tortoises, along with some other native species, arrived on the
islands by clinging to driftwood and floating across the sea.
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In 1914, scientist John Van Denburgh identified fourteen species of giant
tortoise comprising an estimated two hundred and fifty thousand individual
tortoises. However, this number has dwindled significantly. The drastic reduction
in the tortoise population is due to several factors, including the following:
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natural events, such as volcanic activity, and environmental hazards
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infectious, nonnative diseases
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predation or capture by people
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loss of habitat or predation caused by nonnative species
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reduced habitat due to human development and tourism
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global warming
A Complicated Relationship:
humans and the galapagos islands
Human presence has disturbed the delicate system of the island, and some
species have become extinct. Tortoises were among the first creatures to
suffer at the hands of hunters. Hunters favored Pinta Island for capturing giant
tortoises because the reptiles could survive for up to a year with little food or
water. Profiteers routinely imprisoned large numbers of reptiles aboard their
ships, and during long voyages crew members enjoyed the source of fresh
meat. The captured animals included egg-bearing females, and the tortoise
population on the island quickly dwindled. In 1906, a visiting research team
determined that there were only three male tortoises left on the island.
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The Galapagos was home to one tortoise that became a worldwide celebrity
among ecologists. In 1971, a Hungarian scientist spotted a tortoise roaming
about Pinta Island. Previously, the Pinta tortoise was thought to be extinct.
A rescue mission began for the last member of its kind. The rescued tortoise
became known as Lonesome George. Scientists and researchers were
understandably eager for Lonesome George to find a mate. For thirty-six years,
George shared a pen with two females of a species genetically similar to his,
but George showed no interest in the females. In June 2012, Lonesome George
died of natural causes at one hundred years of age, without producing an heir
to continue the line of Pinta tortoises.
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Conservation programs for Galapagos tortoises did not begin until 1965. Today,
breeding intervention and habitat restoration projects for endangered tortoises
are well underway on almost all of the archipelago’s main islands.
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The tortoises’ fate did not improve for many decades. During the 1950s,
fishermen released goats on the island to graze until they were fattened for
slaughter. The goats quickly devoured all vegetation, leaving little natural
habitat needed by other animals. By the time Lonesome George was rescued,
the goats had overrun his turf.
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Today, more than five hundred imported species of insects and animals share
the archipelago with native species. Goats that still roam freely and animals
such as cats, dogs, and fire ants have been introduced to the islands. In
addition, approximately seven hundred and fifty nonnative plant species were
introduced to the region. Eradication will take education, time, and money.
Until the 1970s, approximately four thousand people lived in the Galapagos
Islands, but today more than twenty-five thousand people live there. In
addition, people from the mainland come in search of economic opportunities.
As the human population of the islands continues to grow, development
puts a strain on natural resources such as fresh water. The tourism industry
brings problems that can interfere with environmental goals for the region,
including a growing number of airplanes, ships, and land vehicles that pollute
the environment. Demands for infrastructure, such as pipes for water and
waste management, often shift the focus away from protecting the natural
environment. Development brings an increased risk of contamination,
depletion, and destruction of the region’s limited and fragile ecosystems.
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Ecuador’s export and tourism industries share an interest in the conservation of
the region’s natural resources. In addition to the country’s exports of fish and
agricultural products, ecotourism (tourism designed to educate travelers about
fragile areas) has become a large sector of the country’s economy. To grow
its economy, the government of Ecuador needs to continue to attract tourists
to its crown jewel, the Galapagos. For this reason alone, the promotion of
conservation will benefit Ecuador in the long run.
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There is no doubt that people have caused great harm to the Galapagos
region. However, to save its natural resources from further destruction, the
region’s people are joining together to ensure the islands’ healthy future.
Through effective conservation programs, the people of the Galapagos
can preserve and protect the biodiversity of their unique home for future
generations.
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According to the selection, why have the Galapagos Islands been described
as “a living laboratory of evolution”?
A
because their unique biodiversity inspired Darwin’s theories of how
animals and plants have developed over time
B
because they are the only place on Earth that has marine iguanas
C
because the range of biodiversity cannot be duplicated anywhere else
D
because many scientists travel to there to study volcanic action
What is the effect of the metaphor in the sentence below from paragraph 15?
A
It tells where one can find precious jewels on the Galapagos Islands.
B
It explains where tourists go to view the precious jewels in the
Galapagos.
C
It compares the Galapagos to a very valuable piece of jewelry.
D
It emphasizes that the Ecuadorian government values precious jewels.
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“To grow its economy, the government of Ecuador needs to continue to
attract tourists to its crown jewel, the Galapagos.”
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In this sentence from paragraph 4, which word could replace endemic?
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nonnative
B
native
C
extinct
D
academic
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“In addition to hundreds of unique plant and insect species, a great variety
of endemic vertebrates can be found in the region.”
How does the author structure the text?
A
overall history of the area, descriptions of migratory birds, effects of
colonization, summary, and recommendation
B
general overview, major environmental events, details about tourism
on the islands, comparison of animals found on the island
C
chronological history of the area, the problems of increasing
population, conservation solutions, lists of reptiles and birds
D
general overview, descriptions of animals, the effects of increased
population, summary, and recommendation
What is the significance of the selection’s structure?
A
It highlights the types of plants and animal life that exist in the
Galapagos.
B
It clarifies why people should consider the Galapagos as a tourist
destination.
C
It provides the reader with an inside look at what it is like to live in
an island community.
D
It explains the history of the island and the causes of many of its
challenges.
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How does the author connect ideas in the selection?
A
by describing the discovery and life of Lonesome George
B
by comparing the population prior to the 1970s to the population of
the 2000s
C
by explaining the effects of an increased human population on the
ecology of the islands
D
by giving descriptive details about the animals that live on the islands
Which group of words from the selection conveys the author’s attitude
about her topic?
A
volcanic, endemic, vested, economic
B
rewarding, unique, rich, fragile
C
notable, individual, nonnative, dwindling
D
contamination, depletion, destruction, pollution
How does the author achieve her purpose?
A
by using descriptive language to explain diffcult ideas
B
by using headings to organize the information
C
by using anecdotes from people who have visited the islands
D
by using facts to support her ideas
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