Master english grammar

 images resemble the views of ceilings in gothic, baroque, and neo-classical 10 buildings as they might be seen from the ground floor.
1. What does this passage mainly discuss? (A) the life of Jan Dibbets	
(B) new forms of art created by Jan Dibbets(C) an exhibit of abstract art	
(D) art that follows the style of Vermeer, Van Gogh, and Rembrandt2. Which of the following words could best replace the word "revered" in line 1? (A) honored	(B) possessed	(C) modeled	(D) handled3. As used in line 2, what is the meaning of the word "time"? (A) season	(B) period	(C) century	(D) interval4. The word "disparate" in line 4 is closest in meaning to (A) similar	(B) unspoken	(C) different	(D) unknown5. The author implies that 	(A) Dibbets is more well known to some people than Vermeer(B) views of ceilings in gothic buildings are most beautiful when seen from the ground floor(C) art is now becoming more abstract(D) Dibbets preferred watercolor to photography6. The word "remarkable" as used in line 4 could be best replaced by (A) inseparable	(B) unified	(C) clever	(D) extraordinary7. As used in line 5, the word "works" could be best replaced by which of the following? (A) deeds	(B) mechanisms	(C) operations	(D) creations8. As described in this passage, Dibbets used all of the following elements EXCEPT (A) pen and ink	(B) watercolors	(C) architectural photographs	(D) still-life drawings9. The word "segments" as used in line 7 refers to (A) parts	(B) dots	(C) supports	(D) webs10. The word "neo-classical" in line 9 refers to (A) artistic patterns	(B) trends in art	(C) architectural styles	(D) museum decorations
2. Passage 2
Carnegie Hall, the famous concert hall in New York City, has again undergone a restoration. While this is not the first, it is certainly the most extensive in the building's history. As a result of this new restoration, Carnegie Hall once again has the quality of sound 5 that it had when it was first built. Carnegie Hall owes its existence to Andrew Carnegie, the wealthy owner of a steel company in the late 1800s. The hall was finished in 1891 and quickly gained a reputation as an excellent performing arts hall 10 where accomplished musicians gained fame. Despite its reputation, however, the concert hall suffered from several detrimental renovations over the years. During the Great Depression, when fewer people could afford to attend performances, the directors sold part of the building to commercial businesses. As a result, a coffee shop was opened 15 in one corner of the building, for which the builders replaced the brick and terra cotta walls with windowpanes. A renovation in 1946 seriously damaged the acoustical quality of the hall when the makers of the film Carnegie Hall cut a gaping hole in the dome of the ceiling to allow for lights and air vents. The hole was later 20 covered with short curtains and a fake ceiling, but the hall never sounded the same afterwards. In 1960, the violinist Isaac Stern became involved in restoring the hall after a group of real estate developers unveiled plans to demolish 25 Carnegie Hall and build a high-rise office building on the site. This threat spurred Stern to rally public support for Carnegie Hall and encourage the City of New York to buy the property. The movement was successful, and the concert hall is now owned by the city. In the current restoration, builders tested each new material for its 30 sound qualities, and they replaced the hole in the ceiling with a dome. The builders also restored the outer walls to their original appearance and closed the coffee shop. Carnegie has never sounded better, and its prospects for the future have never looked more promising.
1. This passage is mainly about (A) changes to Carnegie Hall	 (B) the appearance of Carnegie Hall(C) Carnegie Hall's history during the Great Depression	 (D) damage to the ceiling in Carnegie Hall2. The word "extensive" in line 3 could be best replaced by which of the following? (A) fabulous	(B) thorough	(C) devoted	(D) continuous3. In line 11, what is the meaning of the word "detrimental"? (A) dangerous	(B) significant	(C) extreme	(D) harmful4. What major change happened to the hall in 1946? (A) The acoustic dome was damaged.	 (B) Space in the building was sold to commer-cial businesses.(C) The walls were damaged in an earthquake	 (D) The stage was renovated.5. Who was Andrew Carnegie? (A) a violinist	(B) an architect	 (C) a steel mill owner	(D) mayor of New York City6. Which of the following words could best replace the word "gaping" in line 18? (A) small	(B) round	(C) vital	(D) wide7. The word "fake" in line 20 is most similar to which of the following? (A) low	(B) false	(C) thin	(D) handsome8. What was Isaac Stern's relationship to Carnegie Hall? (A) He made the movie "Carnegie Hall" in 1946.(B) He performed on opening night in 1891.(C) He tried to save the hall, beginning in 1960.(D) He opened a coffeeshop in Carnegie Hall during the Depression.9. What was probably the most important aspect of the recent renovation? (A) restoring the outer wall	(B) expanding the lobby	 (C) restoring the plaster trim	(D) repairing the ceiling10. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "unveiled" in line 24? (A) announced	(B) restricted	(C) overshadowed	(D) located11. The author uses the word "spurred" in line 26 to show that Stern (A) predicted the result	(B) probed the plans	 (C) was told in advance	(D) was stimulated to act12. How does the author seem to feel about the future of Carnegie Hall? (A) ambiguous	(B) guarded	(C) optimistic	(D) negative13. Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph? (A) a scientific explanation of acoustics and the nature of sound(B) a description of people's reactions to the newly renovated hall(C) a discussion of the coffee shop that once was located in the building(D) further discussion about the activities of Isaac Stern in 1960
3. Passage 3
Situated in the central mountains of Alaska, a peak named Denali rises 20,320 feet above sea level. It is the highest peak in North America and the center of Denali National Park. One of America's greatest wilderness areas, the park has had limited access to visitors, but 5 in spite of this tourism rose from under 6,000 visitors in 1950 to over 546,000 visitors in 1990. The increasing popularity of this park is prompting serious discussions about the future use of Denali as well as how to preserve wilderness areas in general. 10 One important issue of land use arises when parts of National Parks are owned by individuals. In Denali, though most of the land in this vast tract of more than a million acres is owned by the National Park Service, several thousand acres are still privately owned as mining tracts. These mining tracts in Denali were once abundant sources 15 of gold, but they were sources of heavy metals such as arsenic and lead that polluted rivers and streams. Environmentalists were successful in getting the government to require mining companies to submit statements showing the potential impact 20 of a mining project before they are allowed to begin mining. Because of this requirement, many individuals closed their mines and some sold their land to the National Park Service. Some land owners, however, are wondering if it is better to sell their land to the government or keep it for possible future use. Tourism in this previously remote 25 area is bound to rise, as more roads are built to provide easier access to the park. This increase in the number of visitors creates a demand for hotels and other real estate development. The economic implications of this are of interest to the land owners, but are dismaying to those interested in preserving the wilderness.
1. What is the primary focus of this passage? (A) controversies over land use in Denali	(B) miners selling their property in Denali(C) Alaska building more roads to Denali	(D) limiting tourist access to Denali2. The word "wilderness" in line 4 could be best replaced by the word (A) dangerous	(B) natural	(C) rural	(D) pastoral3. The word "prompting" in line 7 could best be replaced by which of the following? (A) promising	(B) sanctioning	(C) initiating	(D) trapping4. As used in line 8, which of the following is most similar to the word "preserve"? (A) protect	(B) enclose	(C) investigate	(D) foster5. The word "arises" in line 10 could be best replaced by (A) surrenders	(B) occurs	(C) volunteers	(D) prospers6. The word "tract" as used in line 12 refers to which of the following? (A) trail	(B) resort	(C) frontier	(D) expanse7. Which of the following is most similar to the word "abundant" in line 14? (A) plentiful	(B) sparse	(C) hopeful	(D) absolute8. According to the passage, which of the following are pollutants in the Denali area? (A) gold	(B) pesticides	(C) human waste	(D) arsenic9. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the phrase "potential impact" in line 19? (A) approximate cost	(B) expected value	(C) proposed size	(D) possible effects10. The author infers that some mine owners might hesitate to sell their land to the Park Service for which of the following reasons? (A) There may be increasing demand for the ore in the mines.(B) They might want to move to the towns.(C) They might receive more money selling their land to developers.(D) They might want to build a house on their property.11. What is the author's purpose in writing this passage? (A) to demonstrate the changes in Denali National Park(B) to use Denali as an example of common park issues(C) to introduce the wonders of the wilderness area of Denali(D) to explain the problems occurring in Denali Park12. Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph in this passage? (A) conflict between land owners and environmentalists(B) the role of the National Park Service in development(C) tourist needs in Denali Park(D) wildlife in the park