Reading Comprehension Questions
Reading Comprehension Questions
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| Reading Comprehension Questions 1 0 3 Which words or phrases, if inserted in order into the blanks in the passage, would help the reader understand the sequence of the author’s ideas? a. Therefore; In addition b. However; Now c. Furthermore; Yet d. Even if On the other hand 251. According to the passage, what was the impact of the US. Civil War on the development of international law? a. It allowed armaments manufacturers to test new weapons. b. It diminished the influence of the United States internationally. c. It resulted in the suspension of agriculture exports from southern states. d. It highlighted the increasing destructive capabilities of modern warfare. 252. Which of the following is the best meaning of the underlined phrase ushered in as it is used in the passage? a. escorted b. progressed c. guarded d. heralded A healthy diet with proper nutrition is essential for maintaining good overall health. Since the discovery of vitamins earlier in this century, people have routinely been taking vitamin supplements for this purpose. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is a frequently used nutritional standard for maintaining optimal health. The RDA specifies the recommended amount of a number of nutrients for people indifferent age and sex groups. The National Research Council’s Committee on Diet and Health has proposed a definition of the RDA to be that amount of a nutrient which meets the needs of 98% of the population. The RDA approach _________________ . First, it is based on the assumption that it is possible to accurately define nutritional requirements fora given group. However, individual nutritional requirements can vary widely within each group. The efficiency with which a person converts food intake into nutrients can also vary 6801_501_ReadingCompQuest_4E[fin].indd 103 3/18/10 1:34:53 PM widely. Certain foods when eaten in combination actually prevent the absorption of nutrients. For example, spinach combined with milk reduces the amount of calcium available to the body from the milk. Also, the RDA approach specifies a different dietary requirement for each age and sex however, it is clearly unrealistic to expect a homemaker to prepare a different menu for each family member. Still, although we cannot rely solely upon RDA to ensure our overall long-term health, it can be a useful guide so long as its limitations are recognized. 253. Which of the following would best fit in the blank in the first sentence of paragraph 2? Download 3.61 Mb. Share with your friends:
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