1、Toefl iBT Practice Test TPO 8 Reading Section 1,No. of Questions: 14 Time: 20 minutes,Set the timer to “20:00” before doing the test.,If you cannot see the timer or if you cannot set the timer, youll need to install flash player. Click here to download and install adobe flash player.,Question 1 of 1
2、4,The word 【massive】 in the passage is closest in meaning to,ancient carefully planned very large carefully protected,Question 2 of 14,In paragraph 1, each of the following is mentioned as a feature of the city of Teotihuacn between AD 150 and 700 EXCEPT,regularly arranged streets several administra
3、tive centers spread across the city many manufacturing workshops apartment complexes,Paragraph 1 is marked with ,Question 3 of 14,The word 【pinpoint】 in the passage is closest in meaning to,identify precisely make an argument for describe understand,Question 4 of 14,The word 【ingenuity】 in the passa
4、ge is closest in meaning to,ambition sincerity faith cleverness,Question 5 of 14,Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2 as a main factor in the development of Teotihuacn?,The presence of obsidian in the Teotihuacn Valley The potential for extensive irrigation of Teotihuacn Valley lan
5、ds A long period of volcanic inactivity in the Teotihuacn Valley Teotihuacns location on a natural trade route,Paragraph 2 is marked with ,Question 6 of 14,Which of the following can be inferred from paragraphs 2 and 3 about the volcanic eruptions of the late first millennium B.C.?,They were more fr
6、equent than historians once thought. They may have done more damage to Teotihuacn than to neighboring centers. They may have played a major role in the rise of Teotihuacn They increased the need for extensive irrigation in the Teotihuacn Valley.,Paragraph 2 and 3 are marked with ,Question 7 of 14,Wh
7、at can be inferred from paragraph 3 about Cuicuilco prior to 200 B.C.?,It was a fairly small city until that date It was located outside the Valley of Mexico. It emerged rapidly as an economical and political center. Its economy relied heavily on agriculture.,Paragraph 3 is marked with ,Question 8 o
8、f 14,The word 【predominant】 in the passage is closest in meaning to,most aggressive most productive principal earliest,Question 9 of 14,Which of the following allowed Teotihuacn to have 【a competitive edge over its neighbors】?,A well-exploited and readily available commodity The presence of a highly
9、 stable elite class Knowledge derived directly from the Olmecs about the art of toolmaking Scarce natural resources in nearby areas such as those located in what are now the Guatemalan and Mexican highlands,Question 10 of 14,According to paragraph 4, what has recent research on obsidian tools found
10、at Olmec sites shown?,Obsidians value was understood only when Teotihuacn became an important city. The residents of Teotihuacn were sophisticated toolmakers. The residents of Teotihuacn traded obsidian with the Olmecs as early as 400 B.C. Some of the obsidian used by the Olmecs came from the area a
11、round Teotihuacn.,Paragraph 4 is marked with ,Question 11 of 14,Select the TWO answer choices that are mentioned in paragraph 5 as being features of Teotihuacn that may have attracted immigrants to the city. To receive credit, you must select TWO answers.,The prosperity of the elite Plenty of availa
12、ble housing Opportunities for well-paid agricultural employment The presence of one or more religious shrines,Paragraph 5 is marked with ,Question 12 of 14,In paragraph 6, the author discusses 【The thriving obsidian operation】 in order to,explain why manufacturing was the main industry of Teotihuacn
13、 give an example of an industry that took very little time to develop in Teotihuacn illustrate how several factors influenced each other to make Teotihuacn a powerful and wealthy city explain how a successful industry can be a source of wealth and a source of conflict at the same time,Question 13 of
14、 14,Look at the four squares that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage.,In fact, artifacts and pottery from Teotihuacn have been discovered in sites as far away as the Mayan lowlands, the Guatemalan highlands, northern Mexico, and the Gulf Coast of Mexico.,Where would
15、the sentence best fit?, 1, 2, 3, 4,Question 14 of 14,Directions: An introductory sentence for a brief summary of the passage is provided below. Complete the summary by selecting the THREE answer choices that express the most important ideas in the passage. Some sentences do not belong in the summary
16、 because they express ideas that are not presented in the passage or are minor ideas in the passage. This question is worth 2 points.,Answer Choices,To review passage. Click View Text,Teotihuacn was a highly developed city in Mesoamerica that reached its peak between about A.D. 150 and 700.,The numb
17、er and sophistication of the architectural, administrative, commercial, and religious features of Teotihuacn indicate the existence of centralized planning and control Several factors may account for Teotihuacns extraordinary development, including its location, rich natural resources, irrigation po
18、tential, intelligent elite, and the misfortune of rival communities. In many important areas, from the obsidian industry to religious tourism. Teotihuacns success and prosperity typified the classic positive feedback cycle.,Teotihuacn may have developed its own specific local religion as a result of
19、 the cultural advances made possible by the citys great prosperity. As a result of its large number of religious shrines, by the first century A.D Teotihuacn became the most influential religious center in all of Mesoamerica. Although many immigrants settled in Teotihuacn between AD. 150 and 700. th
20、e increasing threat of coerced labor discouraged further settlement and limited Teotihuacn s population growth,Congratulations! You have completed this practice test.,Exit the test,Review your answer,Obtain answer keys,RETURN,The Rise of Teotihuacan 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. C 6. C 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. D
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