Reading
Reading Section
In the Reading section, you will answer 35-48 questions to demonstrate how well you understand academic and non-academic texts in English, There are three types of tasks.
Module 1
The clock will show you how much time you have to complete Module 1.
You can use Next and Back to move to the next question or return to previous questions within the same module.
You WILL NOT be able to return to Module 1 once you have begun Module 2.
Module 1
Fill in the missing letters in the paragraph
Questions 1-10 of 35
Early films were quite different from what we are used to today—they were silent and black-and-white. Technological develop_ _ _ _ introduced so_ _ _, color, a_ _ special eff_ _ _ _. Filmmaking requ_ _ _ _ the collab_ _ _ _ _ _ _ of ma_ _ different peo_ _ _: actors, dire_ _ _ _ _, writers. Films ha_ _ the power to entertain, educate, and inspire audiences, shaping popular culture and influencing social trends. The film industry has grown from its early beginnings to become a major cultural and economic force worldwide.
11-12
Read a notice.
The Community Center will host a free language exchange event on Saturday at 3:00 PM. Learn a new language, meet people from different cultural backgrounds, and swap languages in a fun, flexible, and relaxed way. We will pair you with a fluent speaker of a language of your choice.
11
What is the notice about?
A foreign language book drive
A community organization meeting
A language exchange event
A student exchange program
12
What will participants NOT experience?
Learn new languages
Practice relaxation techniques
Pair up with speakers of different languages
Meet people from different cultures
13-15
Read an email.
13
The email is most likely sent to
IT support team members
university students, faculty, and staff
the external provider of the university server
people who have encountered issues with the university server
14
From 2 AM to 6 AM on May 22, what activity can be done without interruption?
Logging onto university network drives
Saving documents onto the university cloud storage service
Sending and receiving emails using university email accounts
Searching for an article in the university library
15
What can be inferred about the university's server?
It is currently offline.
It is managed only by the university IT team.
It sometimes requires emergency maintenance.
It is the subject of many complaints from the university community.
16-20
Aqueducts
Aqueducts were designed to transport water from distant sources into cities and agricultural areas, and they were crucial engineering feats in ancient civilizations. This engineering marvel allowed civilizations to thrive in otherwise inhospitable environments.
The Romans, in particular, mastered the construction of aqueducts, building extensive networks that supplied water to urban centers. These structures used a combination of gravity and meticulously calculated gradients to ensure a steady flow of water. Some Roman aqueducts, like the Pont du Gard in France, are still standing today, showcasing the Romans' remarkable engineering skills. In addition to providing water for drinking and irrigation, aqueducts were integral to public health and sanitation. They supplied water to public baths, helping to maintain hygiene in densely populated urban areas. The availability of fresh water also supported the growth of cities and the expansion of the Roman Empire.
Building aqueducts was a complex and labor-intensive process. Workers had to carve channels through mountains and construct bridges over valleys. Despite these challenges, the benefits of aqueducts far outweighed the difficulties. The legacy of Roman aqueducts continues to influence modern water management systems, highlighting the importance of sustainable engineering practices.
16
The word “meticulously” in the passage is closest in meaning to
inaccurately
precisely
vaguely
carelessly
17
What can be inferred about the workers who built the aqueducts?
They were not very skilled.
They faced significant physical challenges.
They primarily worked on bridges.
They were not aware of the aqueducts' importance.
18
Why does the author mention the Pont du Gard in France?
To illustrate how aqueducts were constructed
To give an example of a well-preserved aqueduct
To explain the importance of aqueducts in France
To describe the engineering techniques used by the Romans
19
What role did aqueducts play in the expansion of the Roman Empire?
They facilitated the transportation of goods.
They provided water for drinking and sanitation.
They helped in building bridges over valleys.
They enabled the construction of public baths.
20
What can be inferred about modern water management systems?
They no longer use principles from Roman engineering.
They are less efficient than Roman aqueducts.
They are influenced by Roman engineering practices.
They are not as labor-intensive as Roman aqueducts.
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