Part 3. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answers. (1.0 point)
The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste products to gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose of wastes.
Experimental work is being done to derive Synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal tars. Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant windmills. Geothermal power is also being tested.
Some experts expect companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers. Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one
third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only four percent. The oceans are another potential source of energy. Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides and waves to electricity. Experiments are also underway to make use of the temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.
1. Which is the best title of the passage?
A. New Discoveries in Geothermal Power.
B. The Use of Water Production for Energy.
C. The Search for Alternative Sources of Energy.
D. Efficient Ways of Disposing of Waste.
2. Fifty years ago one third of the electricity in the United States was provided by...
A. water B. waste products C. wind D. oil
3. In the second paragraph, the phrase “Synthetic fuels” could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. Low burning fuels B. Artificial made fuels
C. Biological fuels D. Fast burning fuels
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an alternative source of energy?
A. Synthetic fuels B. Burning of garbage C. Geothermal power D. Electricity
5. According to the author, the impracticality of using coal, shale oil and coal tars as sources of energy is due to...
A. the lack of technology B. the scarcity of sources
C. their being money consuming D. their being time consuming
Part 3. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answers. (1.0 point)
The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste products to gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose of wastes.
Experimental work is being done to derive Synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal tars. Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant windmills. Geothermal power is also being tested.
Some experts expect companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers. Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one
third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only four percent. The oceans are another potential source of energy. Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides and waves to electricity. Experiments are also underway to make use of the temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.
1. Which is the best title of the passage?
A. New Discoveries in Geothermal Power.
B. The Use of Water Production for Energy.
C. The Search for Alternative Sources of Energy.
D. Efficient Ways of Disposing of Waste.
2. Fifty years ago one third of the electricity in the United States was provided by...
A. water B. waste products C. wind D. oil
3. In the second paragraph, the phrase “Synthetic fuels” could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. Low burning fuels B. Artificial made fuels
C. Biological fuels D. Fast burning fuels
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an alternative source of energy?
A. Synthetic fuels B. Burning of garbage C. Geothermal power D. Electricity
5. According to the author, the impracticality of using coal, shale oil and coal tars as sources of energy is due to...
A. the lack of technology B. the scarcity of sources
C. their being money consuming D. their being time consuming
