This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Toefl > Toefl Reading – Quiz 13 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Toefl Reading Quiz 13 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Paragraph:Some students manage stress in healthy ways, such as exercising regularly or practicing meditation.Question:How is the paragraph organized? A) Example. B) Problem-Solution. C) Cause and effect. D) Chronological order. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Example. 2. What year is mentioned in the copyright notice? A) 2021. B) 2022. C) 2020. D) 2023. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 2021. 3. Which of the following is not an organizational pattern? A) Classification. B) Cause and Effect. C) Compare and Contrast. D) Question and Answer. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Question and Answer. 4. What's an example of a MAIN IDEA type question? A) The passage answers which of the following questions?. B) The word "these" in line N refers to . C) In line N, the author mentions X because . D) Where in the passage does the author give an example of X?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The passage answers which of the following questions?. 5. What does the passage mainly discuss? A) How mergers provided the capital for expansion of railroads, utilities, and factories. B) The establishment of the Federal Reserve System. C) How commercial corporations developed from nonprofit companies. D) The origin and development of banks and corporations. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The origin and development of banks and corporations. 6. ..... s take emergency measure first. Then they bring the patient to the hospital. A) Sanitation worker. B) Paramedic. C) Driver. D) Pharmacist. E) Soldier. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Paramedic. 7. Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.1. According to paragraph 1, what has happened in some oil producing countries? A) They are unwilling to sell their oil any more. B) The supply of oil is unpredictable. C) Global warming is more sever here than in other countries. D) They are not producing as much oil as they used to. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They are not producing as much oil as they used to. 8. How many passages are typically included in the TOEFL Reading Comprehension section? A) 1. B) 3. C) 2. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 2. 9. The author mentions bankers and investors in the passage as an example of which of the following? A) The Democratic party is main source of support. B) The people that Democrats claimed were unfairly becoming rich. C) The people most interested in the return to a simple agrarian Republic. D) One of the groups in favor of Andrew Jackson's presidency. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The people that Democrats claimed were unfairly becoming rich. 10. Where in the passage does the author state what is left of a star after a supernova occurs? A) Sentences 4-5. B) Sentences 2-3. C) Sentences 7-8. D) Sentences 11-12. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sentences 7-8. 11. Which part of the TOEFL exam will you have to skim? A) The reading passages. B) The questions. C) The answers. D) The instructions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The reading passages. 12. 15-The word "objective" in the passage is closest in meaning to A) Requirement. B) Achievement. C) Feature. D) Purpose. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Purpose. 13. Why is accuracy important for weather reporters? A) To confuse the viewers. B) To make the reports longer. C) To efficiently convey information. D) To hide the weather details. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To make the reports longer. 14. Where in the passage does the author name the scientific compound that makes up aspirin? A) Sentence 6. B) Sentences 1-2. C) Sentence 8-9. D) Sentence 11. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sentence 11. 15. VOCABULARY QUESTIONS REQUIRE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF DIFFICULT WORDS FROM THE VARIOUS FIELDS TOEFL TESTS. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 16. In paragraph 4, the author develops a description of Roman civilization by A) Comparing the opinions of Roman intellectuals to Greek intellectuals. B) Identifying which characteristics of Roman civilization were copied from Greece. C) Explaining how the differences between Rome and Greece developed as time passed. D) Contrasting characteristics of Roman civilization with characteristics of Greek civilization. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Contrasting characteristics of Roman civilization with characteristics of Greek civilization. 17. Low-income neighborhoods often have: A) Better planning. B) Equal green spaces. C) More parks. D) Fewer green spaces. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fewer green spaces. 18. There was a great explosion and unusual explanations for the misunderstood phenomenon-many people believed that it meant the world was coming to an end. Which of the following is closest in the meaning to "phenomenon?" A) Everyday occurrence. B) Unusual occurrence. C) Misunderstood event. D) Common belief. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unusual occurrence. 19. Why does the author say that hydroponic foods may not fully solve the food crisis? A) Because they are too easy to grow. B) Because they grow too fast. C) Because they do not need sunlight. D) Because they are often low in protein. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because they are often low in protein. 20. Which question type is this:Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the following sentence? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information A) Insert/Add Text. B) Paraphrase/Sentence Summary. C) Vocabulary. D) Passage Summary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Paraphrase/Sentence Summary. 21. There are 50 questions on the TOEFL Reading Comprehension section. How much time do you have to finish it? A) 45 minutes. B) 90 minutes. C) 75 minutes. D) 55 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 55 minutes. 22. This weather condition comes with very strong wind, heavy rain, and often thunder and lightning. When it comes, a lot of trees may fall down. What is it? A) An earthquake. B) A storm. C) A flood. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A storm. 23. The word "Multitudes" in sentence 6 is closest in meaning to A) Temperatures. B) Groups. C) Many. D) Magnitudes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Many. 24. The word "warranted" in line 35 is closest in meaning to A) Hastened. B) Justified. C) Prevented. D) Guaranteed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Justified. 25. In paragraph 6, what can be inferred about the introduction of Smart Grid Technology? A) The technologies which produce most benefits will be introduced first. B) The cheapest technologies will be introduced first. C) The technologies which are most difficult to put into place will be introduced first. D) Technologically advanced systems will be introduced first. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The technologies which produce most benefits will be introduced first. 26. Reading the First Sentence of each paragraph and the Last Sentence in it, will indicate in most of the questions what are being asked about? A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 27. In the TOEFL Reading section, why might the passage use synonyms or paraphrasing? A) To make the passage more challenging for test-takers. B) To confuse test-takers. C) To create a more interesting reading experience. D) To convey the same meaning with different words. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To convey the same meaning with different words. 28. In paragraph 4, all the following questions are answered EXCEPT: A) Why is there a layer of clay between the rocks of the Cretaceous and Cenozoic?. B) Why were scientists interested in determining how long it took to deposit the layer of clay at the end of the Cretaceous?. C) What was the effect of the surprising observation scientists made?. D) Why did scientists want more information about the dinosaur extinctions at the end of the Cretaceous?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Why is there a layer of clay between the rocks of the Cretaceous and Cenozoic?. 29. According to the passage, what is the maximum time that hippos have been known to stay underwater? A) Thirty minutes. B) Five minutes. C) Ninety minutes. D) Three minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thirty minutes. 30. Vocabulary questions ..... A) Can only be answered if you've studied all the words. B) Will almost always tell you where in the passage to look for the answer. C) Give you a word and ask you what it means. D) Never require you to read the whole sentence that contains the word. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Will almost always tell you where in the passage to look for the answer. 31. Which key word DOES NOT ASK the topic of a passage? A) Main idea. B) Main point. C) Subject. D) Details. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Details. 32. The expression "naked eye" in sentence 1 most probably refers to ..... A) A scientific method for observing stars. B) Unassisted vision. C) A telescope. D) A camera with a powerful lens. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unassisted vision. 33. Which of the following best describes the author's tone in the passage? A) Neutral and informative. B) Emotional and nostalgic. C) Critical and argumentative. D) Persuasive and biased. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Neutral and informative. 34. Question 5The word "Both" in the passage refers to A) Self-identity and truth. B) Phenomenology and existentialism. C) Human experience and the interpretation of experience. D) Realism and transcendentalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Phenomenology and existentialism. 35. The author of this passage is most likely A) A mathematician. B) An astronomer. C) A botanist. D) An economist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An astronomer. 36. In paragraph 6, what can be inferred about cities in the future? A) More people will be living in cities in the future than nowadays. B) People in cities will be using cars and buses powered by electricity. C) All buildings will generate their own electricity. D) Smart Grid technology will only be available in cities. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) People in cities will be using cars and buses powered by electricity. 37. The word "it" in sentence 7 refers to the A) Neutron star. B) Core of the collapsed star. C) Catastrophic explosion. D) Shock wave. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Shock wave. 38. TOEFL Reading Comprehension "Skill 3:Answer Stated Detail Questions Correctly, " states that the correct answer is often not a restatement of what is given in the passage. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 39. What should you do before selecting an answer in the TOEFL reading test? A) Skip the question. B) Ask a friend. C) Select randomly. D) Think carefully. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Think carefully. 40. What is the format of the TOEFL reading test? A) Short answer. B) Fill in the blanks. C) Multiple choice. D) True or false. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Multiple choice. 41. The passage implies that Melville stayed in Tahiti because A) He had unofficially left his ship. B) He was on leave while his ship was in port. C) He had finished his term of duty. D) He had received permission to take a vacation in Tahiti. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He had unofficially left his ship. 42. You can return to the previous question in the reading part. A) NO. B) YES. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) YES. 43. The full moon that occurs nearest the equinox of the Sun has become known as the harvest moon. It is a bright moon which allows farmers to work late into the night for several nights; they can work when the moon is at its brightest to bring in the fall harvest. The pronoun "It" in line 1 refers to: A) The harvest moon. B) The equinox. C) The Sun. D) The night. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The harvest moon. 44. One of the general strategies recommended in taking TOEFL Reading Comprehension is: A) Read only the first sentence(s) of the paragraph(s) in the passage. B) Make sure that you have thoroughly read the passages before answering the questions. C) Spend your time reading the passages carefully. D) Do not spend too much time reading the passages. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Do not spend too much time reading the passages. 45. It's a piece of kitchen equipment. It uses electricity to preserve food at a cold temperature.What is it? A) An elevator. B) A refrigerator. C) An air-conditioner. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A refrigerator. 46. My mom is making my favorite drink. She puts milk, chocolate, and strawberry flavor into aglass. Then, she shakes it until it is full of bubbles. My favorite drink is ..... A) Strawberry juice. B) Strawberry milkshake. C) Strawberry milk. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Strawberry milkshake. 47. Since TOEFL Reading Comprehension passages are generally written in a traditionally organized manner, it is not difficult to find the main idea by studying the topic sentence, which is most probably found at the beginning of a paragraph. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 48. Detail questions often include phrases like "according to the passage." What strategy should you use to answer these questions? A) Quickly scan the passage to find the relevant information. B) Rely on your memory of the passage. C) Re-read the entire passage. D) Guess based on general knowledge. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Quickly scan the passage to find the relevant information. 49. You have to find a good ..... for being late, otherwise they won't believe you. A) CAUSE. B) EXCUSE. C) RESULT. D) AIM. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) EXCUSE. 50. In line 3, the words "pays heed to" are closest in meaning to ..... A) Buys. B) Discovers. C) Notices. D) Watches. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Notices. 51. The battle at Wounded Knee A) D Was won by the Native Americans. B) B Occurred on the Indian reservation. C) A Marks the end of the Indians Wars. D) C Caused great hope among Native Americans. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A Marks the end of the Indians Wars. 52. The northern part of the country experienced a very cold ..... in the winter of 1993. A) Term. B) Spell. C) Era. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Spell. 53. (a) assessment is to evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit by comparing it against some standard or benchmark. A) A. Summative. B) Formative. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Summative. 54. Lyly is a pretty girl. She doesn't look fat. She is tall and ..... A) Obese. B) Short. C) Thin. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thin. 55. These questions test your vocabulary level. A single word or phrase is highlighted and you must pick the best synonym from four possible choices. A) Reference. B) Summary. C) Function. D) Vocabulary. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Vocabulary. 56. The phrase "key component" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to: A) Essential element. B) Optional feature. C) Minor part. D) Initial stage. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Essential element. 57. What is the recommended strategy for improving vocabulary? A) Read more books in your native language. B) Memorize a list of random words. C) Learn words in context. D) Not necessary for the TOEFL Reading section. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Learn words in context. 58. They often elevated ..... objects, proving that the ordinary could carry artistic meaning. A) Anarchistic. B) Bizarre. C) Mundane. D) Distorted. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mundane. 59. Question 4The word "Others" in the passage refers to A) Works. B) Composers. C) Forms. D) People. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Composers. 60. The word 'immeasurably' in the passage is closest in the meaning to A) Reportedly. B) Rapidly. C) Frequently. D) Greatly. 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