Pelajari Toefl Reading - 02

TOEFL Exercise - Reading Comprehension

Question 1 - 9

Most people would say that the world's tallest mountain is mount Everest. This mountain in the Himalaya is just over 29,000 feet high.

However, if mountains are measured a little differently, then the tallest mountain on earth is Mauna Kea, in the Hawaiian Island. Mauna Kea is only about 14,000 feet above sea level, so in comparison to mount Everest it just does not look anywhere near as high as mountain Everest to a person standing at sea level.

Mauna Kea, however, does not begin at sea level. It rises from an ocean floor that is more than 1,000 feet below the surface of the water. This mountain therefore measure more than 30,000 feet from it base to its top. Making it a higher mountain than mount Everest.

1. The main idea of the passage is that

a. mountain Everest is the world's tallest  mountain

b. Mount Everest and Mauna Kea are located in different parts of the world

c. Mauna Kea's base is below sea level

d. Mauna Kea could be considered the tallest mountain in the world

Answer: d

2. Which of the following is NOT true stated about mount everest

a. Many people believe it is the world's tallest mountain

b. It is part of the Himalayas

c. It is over 29,000 feet high

d. It rises from the ocean floor

Answer: d

3. The word "just" in line 2 could best replaced by

a. Noticeably

b. Soon

c. Barely

d. Recently

Answer: c

4. The expression "a little bit in line tiga is closest in meaning to

a. A small size

b. Quite

c. Somewhat

d. Extremely

Answer: a

5. According to the passage, Mauna Kea is how far above the level of the water ?

A. 14,000 feet

b. 16,000 feet

c. 29,000 feet

d. 30,000 feet

Answer: b

6. The expression "in comparison todanquot; in line 4 and 5 could best be replaced by

a. Close to

b. In relation to

c. As a result of

d. Because of

Answer: b

7. It is implied in the passage that Mauna Kea does not seem as tall as Mount Everest because

a. People do not want to look at it

b. Part of Mauna Kea is under water

c. Mount Everest has more snow

d. Mauna Kea is in different part of the world than mount Everest

Answer: b

8. The word "floor" in line 7 could best be replaced by

a. Carpet

b. Bottom

c. Roof

d. Water

Answer: c

9. The passage indicated that Mauna Kea

a. Measures 16,000 feet from top to bottom

b. Is completely covered with water

c. Is more than half covered by water

d. Is 1,000 feet shorter than mount everest

Answer: a

Question 10 - 18

When Columbus arrived in the Americas in 1492, there were already an estimate 30 to 40 million people living in North and south America. It has therefore been quite easy for some to refute the idea that Columbus "discovered" America. How and when these inhabitants come to america has been the source of much scientific research and discussion.

Most Acheologists agree that the first American, the true "discoverer" of america come from Northeastern Asia.There is also considerable amount of proof that inhabitants have been in the Americas at least 15,000 years.

To get to the Americas. These people had to cress over the 55 mile wide Bering strait that separate Asia ad North America. According to one theory, these people crossed over during period when a land bridge existed between the two continents. During ice ages, so much of the Earth's water was frozen that the sea levels dropped, and it was possible to walk from Asia to North America.

10. What is the author's main purpose ?

A. To explain how to Columbus discovered America

b. To show how people come to America before Columbus

c. To demonstrate the importance to archeologist of northeastern Asia

d. To explain how to cross the Bering strait

Answer: b

11. In 1492 how many people were probably in the america ?

A. Fewer than 30 million

b. Exactly 30 million

c. Forty million or fewer

d. At least forty million

Answer: c

12. The word "refute"in line 3 is closest in meaning to

a. Theorize

b. Support

c. Contradict

d. Defend

Answer: c

13. It is implied in the passage that

a. Columbus was really the first person in america

b. Scientists sure about america's first inhabitants

c. Columbus arrived at almost the same time as america's first inhabitants

d. All is not known about america's first in habitants

Answer: d

14. There is general agreement that the first people who came to north american come from

a. Europe

b. South America

c. Northeastern Asia

d. Africa

Answer: c

15. The word "considerable" in line 6 could best be replaced b

a. Large

b. Weak

c. Well-known

d. Consider

Answer: a

16. The word "separates" in line 9 is closest in meaning to

a. Differentiates

b. Divided

c. Join

d. Crosses

Answer: b

17. Which of the following is NOT Stated about the Bering Strait ?

A. It is 55 mile wide

b. It separates North America and Asia

c. It was probably a land bridge during the ice ages

d. It is a land bridge today

Answer: d

18. The word "frozen" in line 11 could best be replaced by

a. Cool

b. Dirty

c. Solid

d. Wet

Answer: c