8 Despite studying all night, Sarah couldn’t _______ the information; by the time the test started, her mind went blank.
(A) retain
(B) socialize
(C) neglect
(D) forego

9 She gave a(n) _______ nod of approval, barely noticeable but enough to convey her agreement. (A) obvious (B) jarring (C) overt (D) subtle

10 The government is trying to _______ air pollution by encouraging people to use public transportation instead of cars. (A) tackle (B) twinkle (C) pamper (D) paddle

11 (A) plight (B) diagram (C) fondness (D) grace

12 (A) dejected (B) contented (C) disputed (D) contracted

13 (A) melancholy (B) mirthful (C) medieval (D) multiple

14 (A) To sum up (B) By far (C) On the contrary (D) In fact

15 (A) approve (B) beam (C) grin (D) frown 

16 What is the main argument of the passage? (A) The most effective way to read quickly is to eliminate subvocalization and eye movement. (B) Neuroscience supports speed reading as a valuable tool for increasing reading performance. (C) Speed reading techniques can significantly improve reading efficiency without affecting comprehension. (D) Speed reading claims are largely unsupported by scientific research, as comprehension decreases with increased speed.

17 According to the passage, which of the following is true about subvocalization? (A) It can be trained out of a reader without any effect on understanding. (B) It obstructs comprehension in speed reading. (C) It is an unnecessary habit that slows down reading without adding value. (D) It is essential for language processing and comprehension.

18 According to the passage, what does “natural reading processes cannot be bypassed” most likely mean? (A) Readers must eliminate subvocalization and eye movement to fully understand complex texts. (B) The brain follows specific steps to process a text, and skipping them reduces comprehension. (C) People will always succeed in remembering details of a text when speed reading. (D) The human brain must process a fixed number of words per minute to make speed reading possible.

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