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Paper 71

ACT April 2007

Form 64E · English Test · 75 questions

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Source question 1.

ANO CHANGEBsomeoneCa potterDOMIT the underlined portion.

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The writer would like to suggest the potter’s cautious pace and sense of anticipation in opening the kiln. Given that all the choices are true, which one best accomplishes the writer’s goal?

ANO CHANGEBremoves bricks by handCremoves one brick at a timeDexperiences great anticipation and removes bricks

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Source question 3.

ANO CHANGEBrewardingCrewardDas a reward for

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Source question 4.

ANO CHANGEBof manyCmostly ofDfor most

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Source question 5.

ANO CHANGEBwith the passing of time,Cgradually,DOMIT the underlined portion.

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Source question 6.

ANO CHANGEBthe brick structure isCa brick structureDbrick

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The writer is considering deleting the phrase “and transform glazes to glorious colors” from the preced- ing sentence. Should the phrase be kept or deleted? is a time-consuming process. the role of kilns in making pottery. not as important to the essay’s focus as how kilns function. tent with the essay’s description of a kiln firing.

AKept, because it emphasizes that painting potteryBKept, because it is relevant to the essay’s focus onCDeleted, because the appearance of the pottery isDDeleted, because this level of detail is not consis-

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Source question 8.

ANO CHANGEBstoops to carefully arrangeCbends over to arrange with careDcarefully stoops over to arrange

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Source question 9.

ANO CHANGEBmorning, using twigs for kindling,Cmorning, using twigs for kindling;Dmorning using twigs, for kindling,

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The writer would like to indicate that at this point the fire is extremely intense. Given that all the choices are true, which one best accomplishes the writer’s goal?

ANO CHANGEBthe fire is stronger than everCthere is more heat being producedDa kind of intense blaze takes place

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Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable?

AOn occasion,BOnce in a while,CNow and then,DTime or again,

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Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable? ACT-64E-PRACTICE GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE. 1 1 15 6 8 9 10 11 12 Periodically, Ellen looks through a porthole in the wall of the kiln to determine the fire’s intensity. The clay pieces gleam white-hot amid the flames. At last, when the temperature soars out of sight, she knows the firing is nearing its end. Having died down, she bricks up the firebox as well, sealing the remaining heat inside. In a few days, when the kiln has cooled, Ellen opens the chamber, revealing the results of her labor and of the fire’s magic. Each piece shines as it meets the light of day. PASSAGE II A Family Heirloom I live with my father in the summer, when I’m on vacation from school. Last week, he told me he had to go on a business trip in connection with his work and that I’d be staying with his sister for three days. Although I love my aunt, I wasn’t happy about the prospect of three days at her house with nothing to do. It turns out I was in for a surprise. Soon after I arrived, my aunt said she had a gift for me. “It belonged to my mother, your grandma. I’m sorry you never had the chance to know her,” she told me.

Aat the chimney inBup the chimney towardCthrough the chimney up intoDout the chimney into

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Given that all the choices are true, which one provides the most specific detail and maintains the style and tone of the essay? ture of more than one thousand degrees is reached,

ANO CHANGEBrises beyond belief,Csoars well above a thousand degrees,Delevates in increments to the point that a tempera-

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Source question 14.

ANO CHANGEBFinally it diesCWith a blaze that diesDOnce the blaze dies

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Source question 15.

ANO CHANGEBlabor, which is the fire’sClabor, of which the fire isDlabor, and the fire is

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Source question 16.

ANO CHANGEBhaving something to do with his jobCthat involved traveling to another cityDOMIT the underlined portion.

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Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable?

ANot longBA short timeCAs soonDShortly

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Source question 18. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE. ACT-64E-PRACTICE 1 1 16 13 14 15 16 17 18 I was expecting my aunt to hand me a ring or a bracelet, or maybe an old book, but instead she led me outside. 3 [1] She pointed to a corner of the yard, where a tortoise was calmly munching a dandelion. [2] Rosie must have heard us talking, because she began to amble over to us. [3] She was over a foot long and about seven inches high. [4] As soon as my aunt assured me that Rosie wouldn’t snap or bite, I reached down to stroke her neck, admiring her brown and tan carapace, or upper shell. 6 Rosie, it turns out is: a desert tortoise that my grandmother had started raising over twenty years ago. My aunt said that she would have checked with my parents, who each agreed that if I wanted to take responsibility for Rosie, I could take her home with me.

ANO CHANGEBaunt, saidCaunt said,Daunt said;

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The writer is considering deleting the first part of the preceding sentence, so that the sentence would read: She led me outside. If the writer were to make this change, the essay would primarily lose: ally happen. had anticipated receiving. mally receives. aunt are.

Adetails that indicate to the reader what will eventu-Bthe contrast between the gift and what the narratorCexamples of the kinds of gifts the narrator nor-Dan indication of how close the narrator and her

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Source question 20.

ANO CHANGEBhave heard ofCof heard aboutDof heard

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Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable?

AAfter myBWhen myCMyDOnce my

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Upon reviewing this paragraph and realizing that some information has been left out, the writer composes the following sentence: “This is Rosie,” she announced. This sentence should most logically be placed after Sentence:

A1.B2.C3.D4.

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Source question 23.

ANO CHANGEBRosie, it turns out, isCRosie, it turns out isDRosie it turns out, is

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Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable?

Abegun to raiseBstarted to raiseCstarted up raisingDbegun raising

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Source question 25. ACT-64E-PRACTICE GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE. 1 1 17 20 21 23 24 25 It’s interesting that Rosie is older than I am. Tortoises are land-dwelling, vegetarian turtles. They can experience the satisfaction of contentment through a diet of grass clippings, lettuce, broccoli, melons, and other vegetables and fruit. They like to warm themselves in the sun but will burrow into the ground when they want to be safe and cool. I learned that I should build plywood enclosures in each of my parents’ backyards so that Rosie would be safe year-round. I learned that tortoises are among the most endangered families in reptiles. That means having a tortoise is a privilege, and I’m proud that my family has entrusted me with Rosie’s care. By caring for Rosie I’ll be able to share something with the grandma I never knew. PASSAGE III A Thirst for Knowledge [1] Benjamin Banneker, African American inventor and astronomer, grew up on his familys’ farm in colonial Maryland. Though

ANO CHANGEBhad checkedCwould checkDmust check

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Given that all the choices are true, which one most effectively introduces the information that follows in this paragraph? Africa. 180 kilograms.

ANO CHANGEBI asked my aunt about Rosie’s needs and care.CMost tortoise species are now found only inDSome giant tortoises weigh as much as

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Source question 27.

ANO CHANGEBreap their necessary nutritional requirements fromCbe kept as happy as a clam withDbe adequately nourished by

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Which choice provides the most specific and precise information?

ANO CHANGEBthings they could eat.Cedible items.Dfresh foods.

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Source question 29.

ANO CHANGEBparent’s backyardsCparents backyardsDparents backyards,

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Source question 30.

ANO CHANGEBfamilies ofCfamily inDfamily of

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Source question 31. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE. ACT-64E-PRACTICE 1 1 18 26 27 28 29 30 The following paragraphs may or may not be in the most logical order. Each paragraph is num- bered in brackets, and question 45 will ask you to choose where Paragraph 5 should most logically be placed. 31 he had limited access to formal education, Banneker nevertheless demonstrated a keen curiosity and a consuming interest in acquiring knowledge. [2] Banneker’s grandmother was an indentured servant from England whom, after completing the term of her contract, bought some land and then married a freed slave. B Their daughter Mary—Benjamin’s mother— also married a freed slave. Benjamin’s grandmother taught him to read, and he attended a one-room Quaker school when the farmwork slowed down during the winter. [3] In 1753, at the age of twenty-two, Banneker constructed a clock out of hand-carved wooden parts, displayed his mechanical skills, and displaying his interest in learning. He had dismantled a pocket watch borrowed from a traveling merchant, made detailed drawings of it’s components, and returned it—fully functioning—to the merchant. Based on those drawings, Banneker designed the works for his own clock and carved the gears, wheels,

ANO CHANGEBfamily’sCfamilies’Dfamilies

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Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable?

Alimiting his access to formal education,Bhis access to formal education was limited,Cit was difficult for him to acquire formal education,Dhaving limited access to formal education,

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Source question 33.

ANO CHANGEBwho,Cwhich,DOMIT the underlined portion.

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At this point, the writer is considering adding the fol- lowing true statement: Indentured servants needed a master’s permis- sion to leave their place of work, to perform work for others, or to keep money for personal use. Should the writer add this sentence here? masters held over indentured servants. essay as a whole. included elsewhere in the essay. main topic of the essay.

AYes, because it shows the extent of control thatBYes, because it is necessary to understanding theCNo, because it provides information that isDNo, because it would distract readers from the

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Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable?

Aread; heBread, and he alsoCread heDread. He

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Which choice provides the most logical arrangement of the parts of this sentence? out of hand-carved wooden parts and displayed his interest in mechanical skills. cal skills when he constructed a clock out of hand- carved wooden parts. structing a clock out of hand-carved wooden parts and his interest in learning.

ANO CHANGEBdisplayed his skills when he constructed a clockCdisplayed his interest in learning and his mechani-Ddisplayed his interest in mechanical skills by con-

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Source question 37. ACT-64E-PRACTICE GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE. 1 1 19 32 33 35 36 36 36 37 and other moving parts. The clock keeps precise time for—can you believe it?—over forty years. [4] Banneker lived and worked on the family farm. After his father died in 1759, Banneker took over the responsibility of the farm and the care of his mother and younger sisters. In addition, he pursued scientific studies and taught himself to play the flute and violin. I [5] In 1788, a neighbor loaned Banneker some astronomical instruments and four books on mathematics and astronomy. Banneker quickly became engrossed in his studies and began to calculate the paths of the Sun, Moon, and other celestial bodies. Using them, he predicted a solar eclipse that occurred the next year. He also began to calculate annual tables of yearly sets of astronomical data, which became the basis for almanacs published under his name from 1792 through 1797. [6] Grandson of an indentured servant, Benjamin Banneker liked to study music and astronomy.

ANO CHANGEBits’CitsDtheir

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Source question 38.

ANO CHANGEBhas keptCkeptDstill keeps

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Source question 39.

ANO CHANGEBfor over forty years. Amazing!Cfor over forty unbelievable years.Dfor over forty years.

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Source question 40.

ANO CHANGEBsisters. Therefore,Csisters, in addition,Dsisters, therefore,

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If the writer were to delete the last part of the preced- ing sentence (ending the sentence with a period after the word studies), the paragraph would primarily lose: love of learning. interests.

Asupport for the essay’s point about Banneker’sBa direct link to the previous paragraph.Ca humorous description of Banneker’s otherDan extensive digression about music.

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Source question 42.

ANO CHANGEBthese calculations,Cthose,Dthese things,

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Source question 43.

ANO CHANGEBcovering a year’s worthCabout twelve monthsDOMIT the underlined portion.

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Given that all the choices are true, which one most effectively concludes and summarizes this essay? Benjamin Banneker became interested in how things work when he took apart a pocket watch and made some drawings. acquired responsibility for the farm at a young age but retained an interest in learning. and astronomer, Benjamin Banneker took advan- tage of every opportunity to learn and contribute to the society of his time. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE. ACT-64E-PRACTICE 1 1 20 38 39 40 42 43 44 44 PASSAGE IV Kayaks and Kayaking Kayaks are lightweight canoes originally used for hunting and fishing by the Inuit peoples of the northern coasts of North America. Today, many people use kayaks recreationally for white-water sports and for touring wilderness areas that are extremely wild. Most kayaks are made of rubberized cloth, molded plastic, or fiberglass. It is covered except for the opening in which the paddler or paddlers sit. P The two principal types of kayaks are; the easily maneuverable white-water kayak and the largest sea kayak. [1] Kayaking in white water the tumultuous rapids of swift-moving rivers appeals to people seeking adventure and excitement.

ANO CHANGEBCalculator of the paths of the Sun and Moon,CClock designer and farmer, Benjamin BannekerDFarmer, inventor, and self-taught mathematician

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For the sake of the logic and coherence of this essay, Paragraph 5 should be placed:

Awhere it is now.Bafter Paragraph 1.Cafter Paragraph 2.Dafter Paragraph 3.

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Source question 46. with a period.

ANO CHANGEBof great remoteness.Cthat are uncivilized.DOMIT the underlined portion and end the sentence

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Source question 47.

ANO CHANGEBOne isCThey areDWhich are

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The writer is considering deleting the preceding sen- tence. Should this sentence be kept or deleted? different types of kayaks. kayak’s construction. sentence.

AKept, because the reader needs to understand theBKept, because it helps the reader visualize theCDeleted, because it is not relevant to the precedingDDeleted, because it is unnecessarily wordy.

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Source question 49.

ANO CHANGEBkayaks, areCkayaks areDkayaks—are

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Source question 50.

ANO CHANGEBvery biggestCmore largeDlarger

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Source question 51. rivers, rivers, rivers, ACT-64E-PRACTICE GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE. 1 1 21 Question 45 asks about the preceding passage as a whole. 46 47 49 50 51 [2] Designed to maneuver through rapids and around treacherous rocks, many white-water kayaks are only six to nine feet long. [3] Because the center of gravity of the paddler rides low in the water, kayaks are stable boats not easily capsized. [4] White-water kayakers are, at last, advised to wear helmets and flotation vests to prevent injury. [5] The longer sea kayaks are designed for distance and speed rather than maneuverability. [6] Some models have two or three seats. [7] Sea or coastal kayaking offers easy access to wetlands, marshes, and wildlife habitats along shores. [8] Kayaks can float in less than a foot of water, so a nature watcher can quietly paddle through shallows frequented by shorebirds and other wildlife. W Equipment for both types of kayaks are similar, and fairly simple. Kayakers use a short, double-bladed paddle, an elasticized sprayskirt fits snugly around the waist of the seated paddler to keep water out of the boat. In fact, a kayak can roll over and be brought back upright without taking on water.

ANO CHANGEBwater; the tumultuous rapids of swift-movingCwater, the tumultuous rapids of swift-movingDwater the tumultuous rapids of swift-moving

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Source question 52.

ANO CHANGEBfor example,Ctherefore,Dnevertheless,

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Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would be LEAST acceptable?

Awater. Thus,Bwater. Consequently,Cwater, and, as a result,Dwater. Yet

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Which choice fits most specifically with the informa- tion at the end of this sentence?

ANO CHANGEBpersonCpaddlerDfun seeker

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If the writer were to divide the preceding paragraph into two shorter paragraphs in order to differentiate between the two types of kayaks discussed in the essay, the new paragraph should begin with Sentence:

A3.B4.C5.D6.

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Source question 56.

ANO CHANGEBisCwereDwas

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Source question 57. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE. ACT-64E-PRACTICE 1 1 22 52 53 54 56 57 Propelling a kayak works the upper-body muscles. The paddler pulls one end through the water of the paddle on alternating sides of the boat. Skilled kayakers sense the nuances of water movement by means of the kayak hull and adjust their stroke force and pace to keep the kayak on course. But all kayakers can appreciate the nuances of nature as they travel on water in this simple, but versatile boat. \ PASSAGE V Extremophiles: Amazing Microbial Survivors [1] Some live in airless seams of burning rock; miles beneath Earth’s surface and around the hydrothermal vents of deep-sea volcanoes. Others, salt-encrusted, “sleep” in ancient caverns, waking after centuries to feed and to be bred. Radioactive pools of toxic waste are okay for others to live in; even acid cannot kill them. In lightless vacuums and locales once thought to hot, to cold or to poisonous, to sustain life, there exists a wealth of microbial organisms.

ANO CHANGEBpaddle, andCpaddle, soDpaddle

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The best placement for the underlined portion would be:

Awhere it is now.Bafter the word paddler.Cafter the word pulls.Dafter the word paddle.

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Source question 59.

ANO CHANGEBsimpleCsimple—Dsimple;

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If the writer were to delete this final paragraph from the essay, which of the following would be lost? kayaking kayaks, and water around the hull of a kayak

AA detailed description of the muscles involved inBA comment on the relationships among kayakers,CA scientific explanation of how water movesDA plea to kayakers to be careful of the environment

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Source question 61.

ANO CHANGEBseams, of burning rockCseams of burning rockDseams, of burning rock,

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Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable?

Acaverns. Then they wakeBcaverns and then wakeCcaverns, only to wakeDcaverns. Waking

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Source question 63.

ANO CHANGEBfor breeding.Cto breed.Dbreeding.

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Source question 64.

ANO CHANGEBare all right for others to live in;Care home to still others;Dsuit others to a tee;

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Source question 65. ACT-64E-PRACTICE GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE. 1 1 23 59 58 61 62 63 64 65 GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE. These single-celled survivors called extremophiles, don’t merely endure environments too severe for other life forms; they thrive in them. [2] Heat-loving extremophiles, or thermophiles, flourished in temperatures over 150 degrees Celsius. Scientists have collected them from the Yellowstone National Park’s thermal pools, the park abounding with geysers like Old Faithful, and from radioactive rock deep within South African gold mines. [3] In the hot waters surrounding Juan de Fuca Ridge in the Pacific Ocean, thermophiles ensure the survival of other marine life. f Here, the ocean floor is scarred by earthquakes and underwater volcanoes.

ANO CHANGEBtoo hot, too cold, or too poisonousCtoo hot, too cold, or too poisonous,Dto hot, to cold, or to poisonous

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Source question 66.

ANO CHANGEBsurvivors, called extremophiles,Csurvivors, called extremophilesDsurvivors called extremophiles;

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Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable?

Aforms; rather, theyBforms—theyCforms. TheyDforms they

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Source question 68.

ANO CHANGEBwere flourishingChad flourishedDflourish

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Source question 69. vian fjords,

ANO CHANGEBpools, in contrast to the cool depths of Scandina-Cpools, natural wonders formed by geologic magic,Dpools

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The writer is considering deleting the following phrase from the preceding sentence (and revising the capital- ization accordingly): In the hot waters surrounding Juan de Fuca Ridge in the Pacific Ocean, Should this phrase be kept or deleted? both the Pacific Ocean and Juan de Fuca Ridge. “Here” referred to in the next sentence. graph, which makes it clear that thermophiles do not live in water only. in this paragraph.

AKept, because it clarifies that thermophiles live inBKept, because it provides specific details about theCDeleted, because it contradicts the preceding para-DDeleted, because this information is provided later

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Given that all the choices are true, which one most specifically and vividly describes the underwater terrain? activity. are evident. apparent. ACT-64E-PRACTICE 1 1 24 66 67 68 69 71 71 Poisonous waters from cracks at temperatures up to 360 degrees Celsius gush in the ocean floor, and thermophiles convert the toxic chemicals into food for crabs, giant worms, and other deep-sea life. [4] Psychrophiles live in harsh and inhospitable places on our planet. One ancient breed of psychrophile lives in million-year-old ice miles below an Antarctic glacier. In the ice of the South Pole, psychrophiles survive not only darkness and subzero temperatures but also ultraviolet radiation. [5] If life can persist in extreme environments on Earth, scientists speculate that life may endure under similar conditions elsewhere, perhaps in the frozen seas or the exploding volcanoes of Jupiter’s moons, or beneath the barren landscape of Mars. j Nevertheless, findings suggest that life—at least on the microbial level—may flourish throughout the universe in places we have yet to look. 72 73 73 75 END OF TEST 1 STOP! DO NOT TURN THE PAGE UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO.

ANO CHANGEBthere are signs of both seismic and volcanicCthe results of earthquakes and volcanic eruptionsDthe effect of earthquake and volcanic activity is

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The best placement for the underlined portion would be:

Awhere it is now.Bafter the word temperatures.Cafter the word Celsius.Dafter the word gush.

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Given that all the choices are true, which one would LEAST effectively introduce the subject of Paragraph 4? cold-loving extremophile, or psychrophile, is as extreme as that of a heat-loving thermophile. in cold environments rather than hot ones. chrophiles—have been found in temperatures as low as –17 degrees Celsius.

ANO CHANGEBAccording to researchers, the environment of aCCertain extremophiles, called psychrophiles, thriveDOther types of extremophiles—cold-loving psy-

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The writer is considering deleting the following clause from the preceding sentence (revising the capitaliza- tion accordingly): If life can persist in extreme environments on Earth, Should this clause be kept or deleted? extreme environments on Earth may not exist. life on Earth and the possibility of life on other planets. point by implying that life may not exist in extreme environments. the paragraph is about life on Earth rather than life on other planets.

AKept, because it clarifies for readers that life inBKept, because it makes the connection betweenCDeleted, because it contradicts the essay’s mainDDeleted, because it misleads readers into thinking

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ANO CHANGEBOn the other hand,CHowever,DIndeed,

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