© 2013 wheresjenny.com READING COMPREHENSION Exercise 15

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READING COMPREHENSION

Exercise 15


Read the passage and answer the questions

Fog occurs when damp air above the surface of the earth is cooled to the point at which it condenses. Of the two types of fog, advection fog occurs along the ocean coast or near rivers or lakes. This type of fast-moving fog, which may cover vast areas, occurs when warm winds blow across a cold surface of land or water. In this collision of heat and cold, the warm air is cooled to the point at which the water vapor condenses into fog. Radiation fog, quite different from advection fog, is immobile cloud-like moisture generally found hovering over wintertime valleys. It occurs on clear nights when the earth's warmth escapes into the upper atmosphere


1) According to the passage, fog is found when wetness in the air is

a. Vaporized

b. Cooled

c. Dampened

d. Heated

2) According to the passage, advection fog is found

a. In valleys

b. In the ocean

c. Near bodies of water

d. Only in small, enclosed areas

3) In the passage, radiation fog is said to be

a. Similar to advection fog

b. Found in coastal areas

c. Fast-moving

d. Trapped moisture hanging over inland valleys


1) According to the passage, fog is found when wetness in the air is

a. Vaporized

b. Cooled

c. Dampened

d. Heated

2) According to the passage, advection fog is found

a. In valleys

b. In the ocean

c. Near bodies of water

d. Only in small, enclosed areas

3) In the passage, radiation fog is said to be

a. Similar to advection fog

b. Found in coastal areas

c. Fast-moving

d. Trapped moisture hanging over inland valleys


4) According to the passage, which of the following statements about fog is true?

a. Advection fog is caused when cold winds blow across a heated land surface

b. Advection fog is the type of fog that occurs in small valleys on clear nights

c. Radiation fog occurs when the cooled atmosphere meets with heat from the earth

d. Radiation fog generally moves quickly across vast areas of land

5) The author's purpose in this passage is to

a. Explain the different types of fog

b. Describe where different types of fog are found

c. Discuss advection fog

d. Give a scientific description of various types of precipitation


4) According to the passage, which of the following statements about fog is true?

a. Advection fog is caused when cold winds blow across a heated land surface

b. Advection fog is the type of fog that occurs in small valleys on clear nights

c. Radiation fog occurs when the cooled atmosphere meets with heat from the earth

d. Radiation fog generally moves quickly across vast areas of land

5) The author's purpose in this passage is to

a. Explain the different types of fog

b. Describe where different types of fog are found

c. Discuss advection fog

d. Give a scientific description of various types of precipitation



As far back as 700 d.c., man has talked about children being cared for by wolves. Romulus and Remus, the legendary twin founders of Rome, were purported to have been cared for by wolves. It is believed that when a she-wolf loses her litter, she seeks a human child to take its place.

The seemingly preposterous idea did not become credible until the late nineteenth century when a French doctor actually found a naked ten-year-old boy wandering in the woods. He did not walk erect, could not speak intelligibly, nor could he relate to people. He only growled and stared at them. Finally the doctor won the boy's confidence and began to work with him. After many long years of devoted and patient instruction, the doctor was able to get the boy to clothe and feed himself, recognize and utter a number of words, as well as write letters and form words.


1) The French doctor found the boy

a. Wandering in the woods

b. At his doorstep

c. Growling at him

d. Speaking intelligibly

2) In line 4, the word "litter" most nearly means

a. Garbage

b. Master

c. Offspring

d. Hair

3) The doctor was able to work with the boy because

a. The boy was highly intelligent

b. The boy trusted him

c. The boy liked to dress up

d. The boy was dedicated and patient


1) The French doctor found the boy

a. Wandering in the woods

b. At his doorstep

c. Growling at him

d. Speaking intelligibly

2) In line 4, the word "litter" most nearly means

a. Garbage

b. Master

c. Offspring

d. Hair

3) The doctor was able to work with the boy because

a. The boy was highly intelligent

b. The boy trusted him

c. The boy liked to dress up

d. The boy was dedicated and patient


4) Which of the following statements is not true?

a. She-wolves have been said to substitute human children for their lost litters

b. Examples of wolves' caring for human children can be found only in the nineteenth century

c. The French doctor succeeded in domesticating the boy somewhat

d. The young boy never was able to speak perfectly

5) In line 7, the word "preposterous" most nearly means

a. Dedicated

b. Scientific

c. Wonderful

d. Absurd


4) Which of the following statements is not true?

a. She-wolves have been said to substitute human children for their lost litters

b. Examples of wolves' caring for human children can be found only in the nineteenth century

c. The French doctor succeeded in domesticating the boy somewhat

d. The young boy never was able to speak perfectly

5) In line 7, the word "preposterous" most nearly means

a. Dedicated

b. Scientific

c. Wonderful

d. Absurd



Sprinkler-based irrigation systems are claimed to be more efficient than gravity systems since they use less water to irrigate the same amount of land. In addition, it is said that they can be efficiently utilized both on sandy soil, and on hilly or uneven ground, neither 5 of which is true of gravity systems.


1) Which of the following is claimed as an advantage for sprinkler based irrigation systems ?

a. They are more often utilized

b. They can be used in addition to gravity systems

c. They are less economical with water

d. They are more versatile

2) How many advantages sprinkler-based systems are suggested?

a. One

b. Three

c. Four

d. Five

3) Which of the following may NOT be inferred from the passage?

a. Gravity systems are said to require more water than sprinkler systems

b. The author agrees with the claims made

c. Sprinkler systems may be used on either hilly or an event terrain

d. Gravity systems cannot be efficiently used on sandy soil


1) Which of the following is claimed as an advantage for sprinkler based irrigation systems ?

a. They are more often utilized

b. They can be used in addition to gravity systems

c. They are less economical with water

d. They are more versatile

2) How many advantages sprinkler-based systems are suggested?

a. One

b. Three

c. Four

d. Five

3) Which of the following may NOT be inferred from the passage?

a. Gravity systems are said to require more water than sprinkler systems

b. The author agrees with the claims made

c. Sprinkler systems may be used on either hilly or an event terrain

d. Gravity systems cannot be efficiently used on sandy soil



There is more than a modicum of truth in the assertion that ‘a working knowledge. Of ancient history is necessary to the intelligent interpretation of current events’. But the sage who uttered these words of wisdom might well have added something on the benefits of studying, particularly, the famous battles of history for the lessons they contain for those of us who lead or aspire to leadership. Such a study will reveal certain qualities and attributes which enabled the winners to win-and certain deficiencies which caused the losers to lose. And the student will see that the same pattern recurs consistently, again and again, throughout the centuries.


1) The expression ‘more than a modicum of truth’ means

a. Nothing but truth

b. Some truth

c. Much truth

d. More than a small amount of truth

2) In this context ‘intelligence interpretation of current events’ means

a. Skilful interpretation of events

b. Intellectual outlook on events

c. Appropriate understanding of events

d. Rational explanation of events

3) A knowledge of history is necessary to interpret current problem because

a. They may be repetitions of past events

b. Only then they can be put in a proper context

c. They have roots in the past

d. They can be contrasted with the past events


1) The expression ‘more than a modicum of truth’ means

a. Nothing but truth

b. Some truth

c. Much truth

d. More than a small amount of truth

2) In this context ‘intelligence interpretation of current events’ means

a. Skilful interpretation of events

b. Intellectual outlook on events

c. Appropriate understanding of events

d. Rational explanation of events

3) A knowledge of history is necessary to interpret current problem because

a. They may be repetitions of past events

b. Only then they can be put in a proper context

c. They have roots in the past

d. They can be contrasted with the past events

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