DSHAPE MOCK TEST II

(Reading Comprehension)

English 10

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English 10

I. Read the following passages and answer the

following questions by shading the letter of the

best answer.

1. What is the correct sequence of the

sentences?

[1] In April, I’m usually in a bad mood because

of my debilitating pollen allergies.

[2] In November, despite the graying trees and

the short days, I’m elated because I can

celebrate both Thanksgiving and my

birthday.

[3] My mood changes with the months.

[4] In the summer months, I feel happy from

days spent in the sun.

A. 1, 4, 3, 2

B. 3, 4, 2, 1

C. 3, 1, 4, 2

D. 2, 1, 4, 3

E. 3, 2, 1, 4

2. The best title for the selection in number 1 is

A. The Four Seasons

B. My Favorite Season of the Year

C. When I Get the Most Allergies

D. How Seasons Affect My Moods

E. My Least Favorite Season

3. What is the correct sequence of the

sentences?

[1] Passengers were told to be ready to quit the

ship.

[2] Smoke oozed up between the planks.

[3] The rising gale fanned the smoldering fire,

and by this time, everyone knew there was

fire on board.

[4] Most people bore the shock bravely.

A. 1, 2, 3, 4

B. 2, 3, 1, 4

C. 2, 1, 3, 4

D. 3, 2, 1, 4

E. 4, 2, 3, 1

4. What is the correct sequence of the

sentences?

[1] The foundation stone was laid in 1972.

[2] Calcutta, unlike other cities kept its trams,

which run down the center of the road.

[3] To ease the traffic in the city, they decided

to build an underground railway line, the first

in South Asia.

[4] This resulted to a horrendous congestion in

roads.

A. 4, 3, 2, 1

B. 3, 4, 2, 1

C. 2, 3, 4, 1

D. 2, 4, 3, 1

E. 2, 1, 4, 3

5. The best title for the selection in number 4 is

A. The History of Calcutta’s First Subway

B. Calcutta: The Most Congested City

C. Calcutta: The First City With A tram

D. Calcutta: How the City Solved Traffic

E. The First Subway in Asia

The study of history provides many benefits.

First, we learn from the past. We may repeat

mistakes, but, at least, we have the opportunity

to avoid them. Second, history teaches us what

questions to ask about the present. Contrary to

some people's view, the study of history is not

the memorization of names, dates, and places.

It is the thoughtful examination of the forces that

have shaped the courses of human life. We can

examine events from the past and then draw

inferences about current events. History teaches

us about likely outcomes.

Another benefit of the study of history is the

broad range of human experience which is

covered. War and peace are certainly covered

as are national and international affairs.

However, matters of culture (art, literature, and

music) are also included in historical study.

Human nature is an important part of history:

emotions like passion, greed, and insecurity

have influenced the shaping of world affairs.

Anyone who thinks that the study of history is

boring has not really studied history.

6. What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Studying history helps us to live in today’s

world.

B. Studying history is not just memorization.

C. The role of education is to help students

deal with real life.

D. Students should study both national and

international history.

E. Studying history is not boring.

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DSHAPE Mock Test (Reading Comprehension) Page | 1 I. Read the following passages and answer the following questions by shading the letter of the best answer.

What is the correct sequence of the sentences? [1] In April, I’m usually in a bad mood because of my debilitating pollen allergies. [2] In November, despite the graying trees and the short days, I’m elated because I can celebrate both Thanksgiving and my birthday. [3] My mood changes with the months. [4] In the summer months, I feel happy from days spent in the sun. A. 1, 4, 3, 2 B. 3, 4, 2, 1 C. 3, 1, 4, 2 D. 2, 1, 4, 3 E. 3, 2, 1, 4
The best title for the selection in number 1 is A. The Four Seasons B. My Favorite Season of the Year C. When I Get the Most Allergies D. How Seasons Affect My Moods E. My Least Favorite Season
What is the correct sequence of the sentences? [1] Passengers were told to be ready to quit the ship. [2] Smoke oozed up between the planks. [3] The rising gale fanned the smoldering fire, and by this time, everyone knew there was fire on board. [4] Most people bore the shock bravely. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 B. 2, 3, 1, 4 C. 2, 1, 3, 4 D. 3, 2, 1, 4 E. 4, 2, 3, 1
What is the correct sequence of the sentences? [1] The foundation stone was laid in 1972. [2] Calcutta, unlike other cities kept its trams, which run down the center of the road. [3] To ease the traffic in the city, they decided to build an underground railway line, the first in South Asia. [4] This resulted to a horrendous congestion in roads. A. 4, 3, 2, 1 B. 3, 4, 2, 1 C. 2, 3, 4, 1 D. 2, 4, 3, 1 E. 2, 1, 4, 3 5. The best title for the selection in number 4 is A. The History of Calcutta’s First Subway B. Calcutta: The Most Congested City C. Calcutta: The First City With A tram D. Calcutta: How the City Solved Traffic E. The First Subway in Asia The study of history provides many benefits. First, we learn from the past. We may repeat mistakes, but, at least, we have the opportunity to avoid them. Second, history teaches us what questions to ask about the present. Contrary to some people's view, the study of history is not the memorization of names, dates, and places. It is the thoughtful examination of the forces that have shaped the courses of human life. We can examine events from the past and then draw inferences about current events. History teaches us about likely outcomes. Another benefit of the study of history is the broad range of human experience which is covered. War and peace are certainly covered as are national and international affairs. However, matters of culture (art, literature, and music) are also included in historical study. Human nature is an important part of history: emotions like passion, greed, and insecurity have influenced the shaping of world affairs. Anyone who thinks that the study of history is boring has not really studied history. 6. What is the main idea of this passage? A. Studying history helps us to live in today’s world. B. Studying history is not just memorization. C. The role of education is to help students deal with real life. D. Students should study both national and international history. E. Studying history is not boring.

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In the first paragraph, “inferences” means A. graphs B. articles C. references D. circumferences E. conclusions
Which method of teaching history would the author of this passage support? A. Applying historical events to modern society B. Using flash cards to remember specific facts C. Weekly quizzes on dates and events D. Student competitions for most books memorized E. Reporting of students on specific historical events My parents’ divorce was final. The house has been sold and the day had come to move. Thirty years of the family’s life was now crammed into the garage. The two by fours that ran the length of the walls were the only uniformity among the clutter of boxes, furniture and memories. All was frozen in limbo between the life just passed and the one to come. I suddenly became aware of the coldness of the garage, but I didn’t want to go back inside the house, so I made my way through the boxes to the couch. I cleared a space to lie down and curled up, covering myself with my jacket. I hoped my father would return soon with the truck so we could empty the garage and leave the cryptic silence of parting lives behind. - Limbo , Rhonda Lucas
What is the persona’s mood? A. melancholic B. vindictive C. idealistic D. indignant E. nostalgic
What is the persona’s opinion on the divorce? A. The persona wants the divorce to happen. B. The persona accepts the divorce of the parents. C. The persona does not want the divorce. D. The persona supports the divorce. E. The persona is affected by the divorce. Leonardo da Vinci is not only one of the most famous artists in history, but he was also a botanist, a writer, and an inventor. Even though most of his inventions were not actually built in his lifetime, many of today’s modern machines can be traced back to some of his original designs. The parachute, the military tank, the bicycle, and even the airplane were foretold in the imaginative drawings that can still be seen in the fragments of da Vinci’s notebooks. Over 500 years ago, this man conceived ideas that were far ahead of his time.
1. The author of the above passage is praising da Vinci primarily for his A. artistic talent B. intelligence C. foresight D. fame E. inventions Elements are basic substances that cannot be broken down into anything simpler, and an atom is the smallest unit of an element. Compounds are combinations of two or more elements and can be broken down into simpler substances. Compounds are formed when atoms are held together by an attractive force called a chemical bond. A molecule is the smallest unit of a compound, or a gaseous element, that can exist and still retain the characteristic properties of a substance. . - Introduction to Physics and Chemistry, Bill Tillery
2. The genre/type of writing by which the passage was written is A. Narrative B. Expository C. Descriptive D. Persuasive E. Argumentative
3. According to the passage, compounds A. require a chemical bond. B. develop when the smallest unit of an element is broken down. C. are formed when the elements combine with atoms. D. are the basic units of molecules. E. are the smallest unit of a gas keeping some characteristics of a substance. Anorexia Nervosa is found predominantly among adolescent females, affecting one in 250 girls between 12 and 18 years of age. These young women often come from middle to upper class families and are described as intelligent, obedient, even “model’ children until the eating disorder emerges. At that point, the constant battle over eating disrupts every aspect of life for the girl and her family.

DSHAPE Mock Test (Reading Comprehension) Page | 4 Finally, many parents and students rely on cell phones to keep in touch in case plans change after school. Grace Hurley, 13, an eighth grader from Yorktown Heights, N.Y., agrees. “We should be able to carry our cell phones in school because we may need to contact our parents in emergencies,” she says. No Cell Before The Bell! Schools should ban students from carrying cell phones during classes. Cell phones can be a major distraction and impair student learning. Cell phones also give students more opportunities to cheat and cyberbully. Kids can use cell phones to take pictures, chat, surf the Web, and listen to music. Those features can distract students during the school day. According to a 2010 study by the Pew Research Center, 64 percent of teens with cell phones have sent texts during class. Those texts are most likely distracting kids from their studies. Steven Hancock, an administrator at Princeton Day School, agrees. He says, “Cell phones have addictive qualities that will impede student engagement and learning.” In addition, cell phones allow students to cheat during exams. Students can text friends or find answers on the Internet, for example. Finally, cell phones in class may lead to cyberbullying. Sadly, students may use phones to take photos of other kids doing something awkward and text the pictures to friends. Gossip spreads like wildfire, after all.

According to the passage, what is the mobile technology policy at Freeport High School in Portland, Maine? A. Students are allowed to use electronic tablets but not smart phones. B. Students are not allowed to bring mobile technology into the school C. Students are encouraged to bring their own smart phones to class. D. Students are required to turn off cell phones during school hours. E. Students may bring gadgets, but should be surrendered to their adviser.
The passage shows two sides of this debate: Should schools relax cell phone policies? According to the passage, what is one argument AGAINST relaxing cell phone policies? A. Cell phones may help reduce cyberbullying problems. B. Most teens with cell phones don’t send texts during class. C. Cell phones allow students to cheat during exams. D. Students rely on cell phones to keep in touch with parents. E. Cell phones are useful in the classroom.
What can you most likely conclude after reading the passage? A. People have mixed opinions about the use of cell phones in school. B. Schools that ban cell phones provide more opportunities for learning. C. If schools relax their cell phone policies, more teachers will start texting. D. Most students agree with the policy to ban cell phones from school. E. Cell phones are now a necessity and must be required for all schools.
In the sentence “If schools incorporate that technology into lessons, students will become more excited about their classes,” the word “incorporate” means A. to eliminate B. to turn into a business C. to improve D. to study E. to blend
The primary purpose of this passage is to A. describe how personal technology devices enhance education B. present both sides of a debate about school cell phone policies C. explain why New Manchester High School relaxed its cell phone policy D. persuade high school students to stop using cell phones at school E. inform the public about the consequences of allowing cell phones in schools.
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: __________ more kids than ever carry cell phones these days, schools have to make some tough decisions about mobile technology policies. A. Because B. But C. Otherwise D. First E. Yet A man sits alone on a rock, absorbed in thought. He leans forward, with his elbow on his knee and hand supporting his chin. Clearly focused, he intently casts his eyes downward. Known as The Thinker, this bronze sculpture represents the creative mind at work. Although the figure is seated, he is not at rest. As Auguste Rodin (ah-GOOST roe-DEN), the French artist who created this sculpture, stated, “What makes my Thinker think is that he thinks not only with his brain, with his knitted brow, his distended nostrils, and compressed lips, but with every muscle of his arms, back, and legs, with his

DSHAPE Mock Test (Reading Comprehension) Page | 5 clenched fist and gripping toes.” By choosing to depict The Thinker as a strong, athletic figure, Rodin conveyed that the act of thinking is a powerful exercise. The Thinker was originally conceived as part of Rodin’s design for a set of bronze doors for a museum in Paris. This figure represented Dante Alighieri, an early Italian Renaissance poet. Rodin depicted Dante reflecting on The Divine Comedy, his epic poem about heaven, hell, and the fate of all humankind. The sculpture, however, ultimately came to symbolize everyone who utilizes their imagination to create: artists, writers, scientists, and many others. Rodin himself identified with The Thinker, and a version of the sculpture still overlooks his tomb today. There are several versions of this sculpture in different sizes. This one is just over two feet tall and is the size of Rodin’s handmade clay model, from which many bronze casts were made. Well-known around the world, The Thinker continues to celebrate humankind’s creative accomplishments.

What does this bronze sculpture, known as The Thinker , represent? A. the anatomy of man B. the greatness of man C. the creative mind of man D. the artist’s view of man E. the intelligence of man
What makes this sculpted man look like he is thinking? A. the height of the sculpture B. as the representation of Dante Alighieri C. the position of the man’s hand D. the position being seated E. the presentation of every muscle
What is the main idea of the above passage? A. Auguste Rodin is an amazing artist. B. The Thinker represents every single human being on this planet. C. Thinking requires physical effort and strength. D. The Thinker is a reminder of humankind’s ability to produce outstanding creative outputs. E. Art is only for the gifted few. II. Complete the following paragraphs with the most appropriate sentences.
__________. It improves circulation and body alignment. It engages the powerhouse of the lower abs, hips, and lower back in almost every movement. Throughout the workout, practitioners try to stay united from shoulder to shoulder and hip to hip, making sure the neck and limbs are used in long, graceful movements. A. Joseph Pilates was a weak youth who invented some exercises to strengthen his body B. Anyone in a top-level position has got there because of their ability to learn and grow C. With as few as two sessions a week, you can maintain these results D. Soon you'll be admiring the profile you see in the mirror E. Pilates is a unique combination of stretching, strengthening and breathing
1. Among the best-known birds are the birds of prey, such as hawks, eagles, ospreys, falcons, and owls. They have hooked beaks, strong talons or claws on their feet, and keen eyesight and hearing. __________. Ospreys and many eagles eat fish, falcons eat mostly insects, and owls eat everything from insects to fish and mammals. A. Birds are warm-blooded animals, with feathers and wings B. Unlike mammals, except for the duck- billed platypus, birds lay eggs C. Their long wing feathers also help them to get the lift necessary for flight D. The larger hawks and eagles prey on small mammals, such as rodents E. Feathers provide insulation 'for birds, allowing them to maintain a high body temperature
2. __________. The most common cause, however, is an undersea earthquake. An earthquake which is too small to create a tsunami by itself may trigger an undersea landslide quite capable of generating a tsunami. A. Tsunamis have been historically referred to as tidal waves because as they approach land, they take on the characteristics of a violent onrushing tide B. Since tsunamis aren't actually related to tides, the term is considered misleading C. the term tsunami comes from the Japanese language meaning "harbor' and "wave" D. A tsunami can travel hundreds of miles over the open sea and cause extensive damage when it encounters land E. A tsunami can be generated by any disturbance that rapidly moves a large mass of water such as volcanic eruption

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