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(A) Only lay people are interested in palm reading.
(B) Palm reading is a practice the West has started to embrace.
(C) Even the best-educated New Yorkers are fascinated by psychics.
(D) They seem to have moved closer to the mainstream of life in the city.

1 One way to judge whether the painting is an original is to check the_______ of the signature on it by comparing it with those on other pieces done by the artist. (A)authenticity(B)coherence(C) innocence(D)substance

2 Teenagers are usually not the main______ of FBI, whose agents are used to dealing with hardened criminals. (A) beneficiaries(B) delegates (C) fans (D) targets

3 The volunteers work with the national park staff on wildlife preservation and organize conservation programs for_______ use of forests to protect the environment. (A)lucrative (B) maximum (C) sustainable (D)unconstrained

4 Odors are comprised of hundreds of volatile compounds, and these complex mixtures and their varied reactions complicate odor management. (A) Odor management involves analyses of a multitude of volatile compounds and the complex combinations that constitute odors and reactions. (B) It is difficult to control and manipulate odors because odors are made up of many volatile compounds and can vary in a multitude of mixtures and reactions. (C) Odors are made up of a multitude of volatile compounds, and each odor is made up of a unique mixture of compounds and may elicit varied reactions. (D) Managing odors in an office is a complex process as it involves hundreds of voluntary workers who are likely to react to odors in many different ways.

5 We all remember too well that smiles go a long way, but often forget that so do angry words. (A) We all remember very well that there are times for us to show our kindness, but often forget that there are also times for us to let off our anger. (B) We all remember very well the times when we are kind to other people, but often forget those times when we say all the angry words to them. (C) We are all well aware that people will remember our kindness for a long time, but often forget that they also have long memories about our anger. (D) We are all well aware that people consider being kind to others a right thing to do, but often forget that they think it is wrong to be mean to others.

6 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a reason why a writer is freer than a traditional tale-teller? (A) He can change the name of his characters in the midst of his writing. (B) He can revise his book based on the feedback from his readers. (C) He does not face an immediate audience. (D) He can work through many drafts.

7 Which of the following comparisons is suggested in the passage? (A) The spoken voice of a tale-teller is compared to the words and sentences of a writer. (B) An orally-transmitted tale is compared to the film seen in a theater. (C) A tale-teller is compared to the graffiti artist. (D) A writer is compared to the actor.

8 What does the underlined word “immutability” in the passage mean? (A) Changeability (B) Diversity (C) Fluidity (D) Stability

9 What is the most appropriate title for the passage? (A) What Makes a Writer Superior to a Tale-teller? (B) The Freedom of a Writer (C) How to Tell a Tale (D) Tale-telling vs. Writing

10 According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true about an orally-transmitted tale? (A) It changes from teller to teller. (B) It has a static form. (C) It invites immediate feedback from its audience. (D) It can be told by different tale-tellers.

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