1. With varying success, many women around the world today struggle for equal rights. Historically, women have achieved greater equality with men during periods of social adversity. Three of the following factors initiated the greater number of improvements for women: violent revolution, world war, and the rigors of pioneering in an undeveloped land. In all three cases, the essential element that improved the status of women was a shortage of men, which required women to perform many of society's vital tasks. We can conclude from the information in this passage that

2. Shikibu Murasaki, who wrote almost a thousand years ago, was one of the world's _____ novelists.

3. Elena found a tomato that was much bigger than all the others in the garden. How did the tomato compare to the others in the garden?

4. After we saw the play, we had different opinions _____ Jane's performance.

5. The baby was obviously getting too --hot, then Sam did-- what he could to cool her.

6. Social studies classes focus on the complexity of our social environment.-- The subject combines the study of history and the social sciences and promotes skills in citizenship.-- What does the second sentence do?

7. Janet, who is usually on time, explained why she was a little late for dinner. Which best describes Janet?

8. The road was slippery. We put chains on the tires.

9. Lisa plays the piano. Her sister Kelly plays the piano too.

10. Water _____ at a temperature of zero degrees Celsius.

11. Chris heard no unusual noises when he listened in the park. Rewrite beginning with --Listening in the park...-- The next words will be

12. She hoped to find a new --job. One that-- would let her earn money during the school year.

13. Her puppy ran out into the street chasing a cat. The owner quickly went to retrieve it.

14. Speaking to a group of people can be a frightening experience. Some speakers cope by looking above the heads of the audience. Others try to imagine that they are talking to a friend. A few try picturing the audience in some non-threatening way, such as in their pajamas. The author of the passage assumes that speakers should

15. Jane and Paul are busy for 15 hours a day, 5 days a week going to college and working in a restaurant. They go to sleep at 11 p.m. every day, but on Sunday they take part in dance lessons. According to the passage, Jane and Paul spend most of their time

16. This semester many students flocked to the African dance class which had just been added to the curriculum of the university. How long has the university offered the African dance class?

17. If you hold a piece of copper wire over the flame of a match, heat will be conducted by the copper wire to your fingers, and you will be forced to drop the wire. You will, however, still be able to hold the match because the match is a poor conductor of heat. Anyone, child or adult, can try this simple experiment. Which of the following is stated in the passage above?

18. Some day men and women _____ to Mars.

19. Bram Stoker is best known for his classic horror novel Dracula, which was published In 1897. What did Bram Stoker do?

20. Serving on a jury is an important obligation of citizenship.-- Many companies allow their employees paid leaves of absence to serve on juries.-- What does the second sentence do?

21. Television has been introduced to almost every country in the world, reaching a long number of viewers on every continent. About 600 million people saw the first person walk on the moon, and a billion people watched the Twentieth Olympic Games. Television has in many ways promoted understanding and cooperation among people. It does this by showing educational and cultural programs. According to the passage, which of the following is true?

22. When the popular entertainer cancelled her appearance, the Latin American festival was postponed. When will the festival take place?

23. Many people own different pets. Dogs, cats, birds, and fish are common household pets. Others pets are considered to be exotic animals. These include snakes, lizards, and hedgehogs. Snakes are

24. Some of Edward Weston's black-and-white photographs of American nature scenes are considered superb examples of visual art. Indeed, some of his photographs have commanded top prices at art galleries. Which of the following best characterizes Weston's photographs?

25. To walk, biking, and driving-- are Pat's favorite ways of getting around.