Module I: Reading and Writing

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The extinction of species like the pygmy mammoth, which was found throughout the Channel Islands of California, by before disappearing around 10,500 BCE, can likely be ___ more than one factor. Examining the fossil record of this species allows researchers to study the pygmy mammoth’s decline with exceptional detail, providing them with the means to track how factors like human activity and climate change contributed to its decline.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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offset by
linked to
questioned by
confused with
In some of his sculptures, Allan Houser uses abstract geometric shapes to depict his subjects rather than portraying them in realistic detail. For instance, his 1989 work Embrace is highly abstract and therefore differs strikingly from some of his other pieces in which the viewer can easily ___ familiar objects.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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reveal
identify
ignore
remember
During his career, Czech composer and pianist Ernesto Lecuona produced hundreds of successful pieces. Especially impressive is how ___ his body of work is: Lecuona demonstrated mastery of musical talents in different areas, from orchestral pieces to popular film scores.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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forgotten
varied
outdated
lonely
Among stock-market investors, the practice of diversification, or distributing investment funds across many different companies in many different industries, is regarded as ___ since it protects investors from major losses in the value of one particular company or industry sector falls.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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contentious
unworkable
prudent
optimistic
The following text is from Bram Stoker’s 1911 novel The Lair of the White Worm. Adam is meeting his great-uncle Richard at a port.
The meeting was auspicious; they proceeded well. Adam, seeing that the old man was interested in the novelty of the ship, suggested that he should stay the night on board, and that he would himself be ready to start at any hour and go anywhere that the other suggested. This affectionate willingness to fall in with his own plans quite won the old man’s heart. He warmly accepted the invitation, and at once they became not only on terms of affectionate relationship, but almost like old friends.
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
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It showcases how Adam’s flexibility and consideration strengthen his relationship with his great-uncle Richard.
It contrasts great-uncle Richard’s wary first impression of Adam with his ultimate affection toward him.
It states the reasons why Adam and his great-uncle Richard decide to sleep on the ship rather than finding lodging on land.
It describes why Adam and his great-uncle Richard are excited for their upcoming journey on the ship.
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