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soaking it in salt water for several days, and
then there is no adverse effect.
The tassel-like object hanging from the eyes
is, in fact, a certain type of parasite called a
copepod
that regularly attaches itself to the
cornea of Greenland Sharks, severely dam-
aging their eyesight. The three-inch inverte-
brate exhibits two claw-like appendages that
hook on to the cornea. A scar
is created
where the copepod latches on and where it
moves back and forth across the eye. This is
what results in the milky eyes. Unbelievably,
the shark still appears to see through the fog-
giness and the annoying copepod hanging in
front of the cornea, although its sight does
not appear to be that important. Naturally, it
has a keen sense of smell to make up for the
lack of sight.
31.
The word eluded in the first sentence is
closest in meaning to
A. undergone.
B. escaped.
C. met.
D. fulfilled.
32.
The word frigid in the second sentence

is closest in meaning to
A. freezing.
B. deep.
C. warm.
D. food-filled.
33.
The word ghoulish in the first
paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. ghastly.
B. huge.
C. gray.
D. slow.
34.
The word blotched in the first
paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. dark.
B. rough.
C. spotted.
D. leathery.
35.
The word tassel in the first paragraph is
closest in meaning to
A. decoration.
B. amoeba.
C. eyelid.
D. tongue.
36.
The word them in the last sentence of
the first paragraph refers to
A. eyes.

B. sharks.
C. mouths.
D. tassel.
37.
The author implies that instead of
losing a tooth, the Greenland shark
A. loses an entire set at once.
B. retains all its teeth for life.
C. loses two at a time.
D. can regenerate a broken tooth like
the tail of a lizard.
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Practice Test 6
Section
3
Reading
38.
The author implies that due to the
extremely cold water,
A. the shark does not live long.
B. it has been difficult to observe the
shark to any great degree.
C. the shark hibernates.
D. the sharks only move around in
daylight.
39.
The word lethargic in the second
paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. sluggish.

B. energetic.
C. angry.
D. violent.
40.
The author implies in paragraph two
that carrion is
A. dead animal flesh.
B. a bacteria.
C. a Greenland Shark.
D. a tooth.
41.
The author indicates that the Greenland
Shark’s flesh contains
A. tasty meat.
B. a material that causes intoxication.
C. an amoeba.
D. more fat than that of other sharks.
42.
The word they in the third paragraph
refers to
A. researchers.
B. dogs.
C. sharks.
D. parasites.
43.
The passage indicates in the last
paragraph that a copepod is
A. a type of shark.
B. a type of dog.
C. a type of parasite.

D. a researcher.
44.
The word scar in the last paragraph is
closest in meaning to
A. disfigurement.
B. cornea.
C. copepod.
D. shark.
45.
Which two words from the last
paragraph mean the same as
cloudiness?
A.eye
B. milky
C. fogginess
D. copepod
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Writing Section
Time: 30 Minutes
1 Question
Directions: This section measures your ability to write in English, including your ability to or-
ganize ideas, create an essay in standard written English, and support the thoughts with suffi-
cient examples and evidence. Write an essay in 30 minutes. You may make notes on a separate
piece of paper, and then type or handwrite the essay.
Do companies have an obligation to their employees to protect their jobs even when businesses
merge or are sold? Use specific reasons and examples to support your stance.
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ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS
Practice Test 1
Listening Section
Part A
1. D: She has continued to try to find a university that will accept her.
2. C: Take Professor Stafford’s class.
3. D: Purchase the computer she first suggested.
4. B: He believes he can build the fence without waiting.
5. B: She is unhappy with what her advisor suggested.
6. B: The computer she is considering has fallen out of favor.
7. A: He has not exercised and his body shows it.
8. C: Preserved human remains.
9. A: She believes the salesman paid no attention to her.
10. B: Renewing her driver’s license.
11. C: That he cannot stay in his house for a while after he sells it.
12. D: She got a new job, so she can’t go on her trip.
13. B: She is going to take some time off.
14. A: He is sorry they upgraded the software because it caused another
problem.
15. D: Put one book on the shelf and get an encyclopedia.
Part B
16. B: The woman’s grandmother and how to handle a progressive illness.
17. A: To assess her mental capacity.
18. D: She forgets things, like when to turn off the stove.
19. B: Bankruptcy.
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20. C and D: Give the agent authority to sign documents and Assign the right to
make decisions.

21. B: Sign her up for a day-care program.
22. D: A guardianship will be required if the grandmother has lost her capacity.
23. C: A plant that grows over a two-year period, alternating between producing
plants and seeds.
24. B: In France and England.
25. C: Appearance.
26. A: Loose leaves and soft heads.
27. A: Kale and collard greens.
28. B: Lightweight and compact.
29. C: Thermal cameras.
30. A: The prisoners were not mistreated.
31. C: The site lies beneath the site of the war.
32. D: Locating distant planets.
33. A: That she would be in a new building.
34. C: The air conditioning is insufficient.
35. A: Bananas ripen too quickly.
Structure Section
1. A: has cast. The expression a number of is a plural concept and is always
used with a plural verb, a number of voters have cast.
2. B: intends. The noun after nor controls the verb. Any other faculty member is
a singular idea.
3. B: others. Other is an adjective in this sentence, modifying the noun classes.
Therefore, it cannot be plural: other classes. You will also notice that the ini-
tial clause is dependent, which means that the second clause must have a sub-
ject and a verb. In this case, the second clause does have both: At least
several classes are . . . .
4. A: one of the. The expression is cardinal number + of + the + (adjective) +
noun: one of the most dangerous bacteria.
5. B: probably be. After the modal would, the verb must appear in the simple
form. The adverb probably must be used instead of the adjective probable be-

cause it is modifying the verb would be.
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