READING TEST 1 Martin Luther King, Jr.

, is well known for his work in civil rights and for his many famous speeches, among them is his moving "I Have A Dream" speech. But fewer people know much about King's childhood. M.L., as he was called, was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, at 5 the home of his maternal grandfather. M.L.'s grandfather, the ReverendA.D. Williams, purchased their home on Auburn Avenue in 1909, twenty years before M.L. was born. The Reverend Williams, an eloquent speaker, played an important role in the community since so many people's lives centered around the church. He allowed his church and his home 10 to be used as a meeting place for a number of organizations dedicated to the education and social advancement of blacks. M.L. grew up in this atmosphere, with his home being used as a community gathering place, and was no doubt influenced by it. 15 M.L.'s childhood was not especially eventful. His father was a minister and his mother was a musician. He was the second of three children, and he attended allblack schools in a black neighborhood. The neighborhood was not poor, however. Auburn Avenue was the main artery through a prosperous neighborhood that had come to symbolize achievement 20 for Atlanta's black people. It was an area of banks, insurance companies, builders, jewelers, tailors, doctors, lawyers, and other blackowner black-operated businesses and services. Even in the face of Atlanta's segregation, the district thrived. Dr. King never forgot the community spirit he had known as a child, nor did he forget the racial prejudice 25 that was a seemingly insurmountable barrier that kept black Atlantans from mingling with whites. 1. What is this passage mainly about? (B) Martin Luther King's childhood (C) M.L.'s grandfather (D) the neighborhood King grew up in 2. The word "eloquent" in line 7 means most nearly (A) powerful (B) active (C) romantic (D) fascinating 3. The word "gathering" in line 12 could best be replaced by (A) picking (B) learning (C) exciting (D) meeting

(A) the prejudice that existed in Atlanta

4. As used, the word "eventful" in line 15 is closest in meaning to which of the following?

(A) valued (B) memorable (C) admirable (D) emotional 5. In line 20, the word "it" refers to which of the following? (A) achievement (B) neighborhood (C) segregation (D) services 6. According to the author, blacks in King's neighborhood were involved in all the following businesses and services EXCEPT (A) dentistry (B) medicine (C) law (D) banking 7. The word "tailors" in line 21 describes people who are associated with which of the following trades? (A) flower arranging (B) shoe making (C) garment making (D) book binding 8. According to the author, King was influenced by (A) community spirit (B) black lawyers (C) his mother (D) his speeches

9. The word "thrived" in line 23 refers to which of the following? (A) achieved (B) surrendered (C) flourished (D) held

10. As used in line 25, which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "seemingly"?

(A) apparently (B) inevitably (C) inexplicably (D) hastily 11. The word "mingling" in line 26 could best be replaced by which of the following?

(A) interfering (B) gargling (C) consuming (D) associating 12. According to the author, M.L. (A) had a difficult childhood (B) was a good musician as a child (C) loved to listen to his grandfather speak (D) grew up in a relatively rich area of Atlanta

TEXT 2:
Carbohydrates, which are sugars, are an essential part of a healthy diet. They provide the main source of energy for the body, and they also function to flavor and sweeten foods. Carbohydrates range from simple sugars like glucose to complex sugars such as amylose and 5 amylopectin. Nutritionists estimate that carbohydrates should make up about one-fourth to one-fifth of a person's diet. This translates to about 75-100 grams of carbohydrates per day. A diet that is deficient in carbohydrates can have an adverse effect 10 on a person's health. When the body lacks a sufficient amount of carbohydrates it must then use its protein supplies for energy, a process called gluconeogenesis. This, however, results in a lack of necessary protein, and further health difficulties may occur. A lack of carbohydrates can also lead to ketosis, a build-up of ketones 15 in the body that causes fatigue, lethargy, and bad breath. 1. What is the main idea of this passage? (A) Carbohydrates are needed for good health. (B) Carbohydrates prevent a build-up of proteins. (C) Carbohydrates can lead to ketosis. (D) Carbohydrates are an expendable part of a good diet. 2. The word "function" as used in line 3 refers to which of the following? (A) neglect (B) serve (C) dissolve (D) profess 3. The word "range" as used in line 3 is closest in meaning to which of the following? (A) probe (B) proceed (C) hail (D) extend 4. In line 5, the word "estimate" could best be replaced by (A) disbelieve (B) declare (C) calculate (D) wonder 5. According to the passage, what do most nutritionists suggest? (A) Sufficient carbohydrates will prevent gluconeogenesis. (B) Carbohydrates are simple sugars called glucose.

(C) Carbohydrates should make up about a quarter of a person's daily diet. (D) Carbohydrates should be eaten in very small quantities. 6. Which of the following do carbohydrates NOT do? (A) prevent ketosis (B) cause gluconeogenesis (C) provide energy for the body (D) flavor and sweeten food 7. Which of the following words could best replace "deficient" as used in line 9? (A) outstanding (B) abundant (C) insufficient (D) unequal 8. What does the word "this" refer to in line 13? (A) using protein supplies for energy (B) converting carbohydrates to energy (C) having a deficiency in carbohydrates (D) having an insufficient amount of protein 9. According to the passage, which of the following does NOT describe carbohydrates? (A) a protein supply (B) a necessity (C) a range of sugars (D) an energy source 10. The word "lack" in line 13 is most similar to which of the following? (A) plethora (B) shortage (C) derivation (D) commission 11. Which of the following best describes the author's tone? (A) sensitive (B) emotional (C) informative (D) regretful

12. Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage? (A) cause and result (B) comparison and contrast (C) specific to general (D) definition and example ANSWER: 1.B 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.B 6.A 7.C 8.A 9.C 10.A 11.D 12.D 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.C 8.A 9.A 10.B 11.C 12.D