Reading Comprehension Questions
a. the people of Moscow are more interested in modernization than in preservation.b
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| a. the people of Moscow are more interested in modernization than in preservation. b. the Soviet government destroyed many of the historic buildings in Russia. c. Moscow is the oldest large city in Russia, founded in 1147. d. Moscow has a history of invasions, with each new conqueror razing past structures. Authentic Dhurrie rugs are handwoven in India. Today, they are usually made of wool, but they are descendants of cotton floor and bed coverings. In fact, the name Dhurrie comes from the Indian word dari, which means threads of cotton. The rugs are noted for their soft colors, their varieties of design, and they make a stunning focal point for any living room or dining room. 242. Which of the following is the most likely intended audience for the passage? a. people studying traditional Indian culture b. people who are studying Indian domestic customs c. people learning to operate a rug loom d. people who enjoy interior decorating 501 Reading Comprehension Questions 6801_501_ReadingCompQuest_4E[fin].indd 99 3/18/10 1:34:53 PM Worldwide illiteracy rates have consistently declined in the last few decades. One of the major reasons for this decline is the sharp increase of literacy rates among young women, which is a result of specific campaigns designed to increase educational opportunities for girls. However, there are still an estimated 771 million illiterate adults in the world, about two-thirds of who are women. Based on the passage, the author would tend to agree with which of the following statements? a. Men and women should have equal access to education. b. Males have a greater need for higher education than women. c. Worldwide, women need medical care more than the ability to read. d. It has been proven that women with increased education have fewer children. Emperor Charlemagne of the Franks was crowned in 800 ad. The Frankish Empire at that time extended over what is now Germany, Italy, and France. Charlemagne died in 814 ad, but his brief reign marked the dawn of a distinctly European culture. The artists and thinkers that helped create this European civilization drew on the ancient texts of the Germanic, Celtic, Greek, Roman, Hebrew, and Christian worlds. _______________________________________. Consequently, they were the groundwork for the laws, customs, and even attitudes of today’s Europeans. 244. Which sentence, if inserted into the blank line in the passage, would be most consistent with the writer’s purpose and intended audience? Download 3.61 Mb. Share with your friends:
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