tailieunhanh - Toefl preparation for the computer and paper test part 48

Tham khảo tài liệu 'toefl preparation for the computer and paper test part 48', ngoại ngữ, toefl - ielts - toeic phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | A 3 A 3 a 3 a 3 a 3 a 3 a 3 7. The word relative in line 8 could best be replaced by A familial B infinite C comparative D paternal 8. The passage states that which of the following happens during an eclipse A The Moon hides from the Sun. B The Moon is obscured by the Sun. C The Moon begins moving at a speed of .6 kilometers per second. D The Moon s shadow crosses Earth. 9. The word rate in line 9 is closest in meaning to A form B speed C distance D rotation 10. Where in the passage does the author mention the rate of a total eclipse A Lines 1-2 B Lines 2-4 C Lines 5-6 D Lines 8-9 GO ONJOJHE NEXTPAGEj 454 READING 3 a 3 a 3 a 3 a 3 a 3 a 3 a 3 Questions 11-20 While the bald eagle is one national symbol of the United States it is not the only one. Uncle Sam a bearded gentleman costumed in the red white and blue stars and stripes of the nation s flag is another well-known national symbol. According to legend this character is based on Samuel Line Wilson the owner of a meat-packing business in Troy New York. During the War of 1812 Sam 5 Wilsons company was granted a government contract to supply meat to the nations soldiers this meat was supplied to the army in barrels stamped with the initials . which stood for United States. However the country was at that time relatively young and the initials . were not commonly used. Many people questioned what the initials represented and the standard reply became Uncle Sam for the owner of the barrels. It is now generally accepted that the figure of 10 Uncle Sam is based on Samuel Wilson and the . Congress has made it official by adopting a resolution naming Samuel Wilson as the inspiration for Uncle Sam. 11. The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discusses A the War of 1812 B the bald eagle which symbolizes the United States C Sam Wilson s meat-packing company D the costume worn by Uncle Sam 12. Which of the following is the most appropriate title for this passage A The Bald Eagle B The Symbols of the .