NLN PAX Reading passages questions and answers 100%
CORRECTION EDITION SPRING FALL 2023 -2024
The term extrasolar, as used in paragraph 3 means
inside our solar system.
outside our solar system.
larger than our solar system.
smaller than our solar system. - ANSWER-Outside our solar system
From this article we can infer that
• many machines depend on the properties of molecules.
• the world is not governed by particles or atoms, but is chaotic.
• the ancient Greeks' concept of four elements was the basis of modern science.
• modern science does not depend on molecular knowledge. - ANSWER-many
machines depend on the properties of molecules.
When liquid water is changed to ice, the particles are
• more energetic.
• more fluid.
• banded further apart.
• bound closer together. - ANSWER-Bound closer together
An appropriate title for this selection would be
• Gold in the Elements.
• The Makeup of Everything.
• How the Greeks Failed.
• The Useless Molecule. - ANSWER-The Make up of Everything
Based on this article, we can assume that the author
• does not appreciate vocabulary and illustrations.
• believes the study of elements is no longer relevant.
• is knowledgeable about history and science.
• uses analogies that are confusing. - ANSWER-Is Knowledgeable about history and
science
From the passage, we learn that ancient Greeks proposed that
• there are 105 different elements in the world.
• elements are substances that contain many kinds of atoms.
• the behavior of molecules cannot be observed.
• all things are made up of atoms. - ANSWER-all things are made up of atoms.
In the context of this article, the word conjured as used in paragraph one means
conferred.
intertwined.
imagined.
, swept. - ANSWER-Imagined
The article states that
• HIV spread worldwide from a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• intravenous drug users were the first identifiable victims of HIV.
• we may soon know definitively the mechanism of chimp virus infection of humans.
• researchers have identified 98% of the chimp genome. - ANSWER-
According to the article, which statement is true?
• Chimps and humans share the same genes.
• AIDS is caused by a simple virus.
• Beatrice Hahn was the lead author of the science study.
• Cameroon was probably the birthplace of HIV. - ANSWER-Cameroon was
probably the birthplace of HIV.
In order for virologists to determine causes of certain diseases in the future, they will
probably
• apply principles of drug therapy.
• utilize genetics and cooperative researching.
• look for ironies in genetic analysis.
• depend on animal droppings. - ANSWER-utilize genetics and cooperative
researching.
The current information about HIV is the result of
• geographical oddities.
• captured animals.
• coordinated research.
• limited speculation. - ANSWER-coordinated research
Since chimps and people share 98% of their genome, it is reasonable to expect that
• researchers would identify more of the genes shared by humans and chimps.
• the mechanism of the transfer of the virus would be established.
• chimps would be used to investigate human health issues.
• fewer chimps would be hunted for bush meat. - ANSWER-chimps would be used
to investigate human health issues.
Which of the following is most likely to occur as a result of the European study of
coffee's health benefits?
Men's esthetic activities will be investigated.
Job-related effects on health will be documented.
Tests of athletic prowess will be conducted.
Research will be extended to Alzheimer's disease. - ANSWER-
The article states that black tea
• has a reduction in polyphenols when processed.
• can result in lower mortality from heart disease for consumers.
• may cause a decrease in mortality for its drinkers.
• is dissimilar to oolong tea in some respects. - ANSWER-has a reduction in
polyphenols when processed
CORRECTION EDITION SPRING FALL 2023 -2024
The term extrasolar, as used in paragraph 3 means
inside our solar system.
outside our solar system.
larger than our solar system.
smaller than our solar system. - ANSWER-Outside our solar system
From this article we can infer that
• many machines depend on the properties of molecules.
• the world is not governed by particles or atoms, but is chaotic.
• the ancient Greeks' concept of four elements was the basis of modern science.
• modern science does not depend on molecular knowledge. - ANSWER-many
machines depend on the properties of molecules.
When liquid water is changed to ice, the particles are
• more energetic.
• more fluid.
• banded further apart.
• bound closer together. - ANSWER-Bound closer together
An appropriate title for this selection would be
• Gold in the Elements.
• The Makeup of Everything.
• How the Greeks Failed.
• The Useless Molecule. - ANSWER-The Make up of Everything
Based on this article, we can assume that the author
• does not appreciate vocabulary and illustrations.
• believes the study of elements is no longer relevant.
• is knowledgeable about history and science.
• uses analogies that are confusing. - ANSWER-Is Knowledgeable about history and
science
From the passage, we learn that ancient Greeks proposed that
• there are 105 different elements in the world.
• elements are substances that contain many kinds of atoms.
• the behavior of molecules cannot be observed.
• all things are made up of atoms. - ANSWER-all things are made up of atoms.
In the context of this article, the word conjured as used in paragraph one means
conferred.
intertwined.
imagined.
, swept. - ANSWER-Imagined
The article states that
• HIV spread worldwide from a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• intravenous drug users were the first identifiable victims of HIV.
• we may soon know definitively the mechanism of chimp virus infection of humans.
• researchers have identified 98% of the chimp genome. - ANSWER-
According to the article, which statement is true?
• Chimps and humans share the same genes.
• AIDS is caused by a simple virus.
• Beatrice Hahn was the lead author of the science study.
• Cameroon was probably the birthplace of HIV. - ANSWER-Cameroon was
probably the birthplace of HIV.
In order for virologists to determine causes of certain diseases in the future, they will
probably
• apply principles of drug therapy.
• utilize genetics and cooperative researching.
• look for ironies in genetic analysis.
• depend on animal droppings. - ANSWER-utilize genetics and cooperative
researching.
The current information about HIV is the result of
• geographical oddities.
• captured animals.
• coordinated research.
• limited speculation. - ANSWER-coordinated research
Since chimps and people share 98% of their genome, it is reasonable to expect that
• researchers would identify more of the genes shared by humans and chimps.
• the mechanism of the transfer of the virus would be established.
• chimps would be used to investigate human health issues.
• fewer chimps would be hunted for bush meat. - ANSWER-chimps would be used
to investigate human health issues.
Which of the following is most likely to occur as a result of the European study of
coffee's health benefits?
Men's esthetic activities will be investigated.
Job-related effects on health will be documented.
Tests of athletic prowess will be conducted.
Research will be extended to Alzheimer's disease. - ANSWER-
The article states that black tea
• has a reduction in polyphenols when processed.
• can result in lower mortality from heart disease for consumers.
• may cause a decrease in mortality for its drinkers.
• is dissimilar to oolong tea in some respects. - ANSWER-has a reduction in
polyphenols when processed
