CTS – Verbal - 5
Directions for
Questions 1-5: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow on the
basis of the information provided in the passage
One of the most dangerous drugs for pregnant women to consume is alcohol, because alcohol is delivered quickly into the blood and passes quickly into the tissues and membranes. The human foetus is particularly vulnerable to its effects. In fact, the negative effects on a foetus are so pronounced that babies born after exposure to alcohol are said to be suffering from foetal alcohol syndrome. As a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, the alcohol is passed into her bloodstream almost simultaneously. Moreover, because the bloodstream of the foetus is inextricably tied to that of the mother, the alcohol passes directly into the bloodstream of the foetus as well. And, what is more, the concentration of alcohol in the foetus is exactly the same as in the mother. For the mother, this concentration is not a problem because her liver can remove one ounce of alcohol from her system per hour. However, the foetus’s liver is not completely developed (how developed it is depends on its stage of development). The rate at which it is able to eliminate the alcohol from the blood of the foetus is much slower. Eventually, the alcohol will be returned to the mother's system by passing across the placenta, but this process is slow. By the time this takes place, major neurological damage may have already occurred. Research has shown that as little as one drink of alcohol can produce significant, irreversible damage to the foetus. Babies, born after exposure to alcohol, generally exhibit facial distortion, inability to concentrate, and difficulty in remembering. Simply speaking, it is imperative that pregnant women avoid alcohol.
One of the most dangerous drugs for pregnant women to consume is alcohol, because alcohol is delivered quickly into the blood and passes quickly into the tissues and membranes. The human foetus is particularly vulnerable to its effects. In fact, the negative effects on a foetus are so pronounced that babies born after exposure to alcohol are said to be suffering from foetal alcohol syndrome. As a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, the alcohol is passed into her bloodstream almost simultaneously. Moreover, because the bloodstream of the foetus is inextricably tied to that of the mother, the alcohol passes directly into the bloodstream of the foetus as well. And, what is more, the concentration of alcohol in the foetus is exactly the same as in the mother. For the mother, this concentration is not a problem because her liver can remove one ounce of alcohol from her system per hour. However, the foetus’s liver is not completely developed (how developed it is depends on its stage of development). The rate at which it is able to eliminate the alcohol from the blood of the foetus is much slower. Eventually, the alcohol will be returned to the mother's system by passing across the placenta, but this process is slow. By the time this takes place, major neurological damage may have already occurred. Research has shown that as little as one drink of alcohol can produce significant, irreversible damage to the foetus. Babies, born after exposure to alcohol, generally exhibit facial distortion, inability to concentrate, and difficulty in remembering. Simply speaking, it is imperative that pregnant women avoid alcohol.
1. How much time can it is inferred that it takes alcohol
to enter a woman's bloodstream after she takes a drink?
a) about one hour b) a few seconds
c) several minutes d) at least 24 hours
Ans: (b)
a) about one hour b) a few seconds
c) several minutes d) at least 24 hours
Ans: (b)
2. According to the passage, how does the concentration
of alcohol in a foetus compares to that in the mother?
a) The concentration is more. b) The concentration is less.
c) The concentration is equivalent. d) The concentration cannot be measured.
Ans: (c)
3. It can be inferred that the development of a foetal liver depends on
a) how many months pregnant the mother is
b) how much alcohol the mother has consumed
c) how large the foetus is
d) how well the mother has taken care of the foetus
Ans: (a)
4. According to the passage, how is alcohol finally returned to the mother's system?
a) it is carried through the bloodstream
b) it is transferred across the placenta
c) it is expelled by the foetus’s liver
d) it is not completely returned
Ans: (b)
5. Which one of the following was NOT mentioned as a sign of foetal alcohol syndrome?
a) disfigurement of the face b) concentration difficulties
c) increased aggression d) memory problems
Ans: (c)
Directions for Questions 6-10: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow on the basis of the information provided in the passage.
The establishment of the third Reich influenced events in American history by starting a chain of events which culminated in war between Germany and the United States. The complete destruction of democracy, the persecution of Jews, the war on religion, the cruelty and barbarism of the Nazis and especially, the plans of Germany and her allies, Italy and Japan, for world conquest caused great indignation in this country and brought on fear of another world war. While speaking out against Hitler's atrocities, the American profile generally favoured isolationist policies, and neutrality. The neutrality acts of 1935 and 1936 prohibited trade with any belligerents or loans to them. In 1937 the president was empowered to declare an arms embargo in wars between nations at his discretion
American opinion began to change somewhat after President Roosevelt's quarantine the aggressor speech at Chicago (1937) in which he severely criticized Hitler's policies. Germany's seizure of Austria and the Munich pact for the partition of Czechoslovakia (1938) also angered the American people. The conquest of Czechoslovakia in March 1939 was another rude awakening to the menace of the third Reich. In August, 1939, came the shock of the Nazi - Soviet pact and in September the attack on Poland and the outbreak of European war. The United States attempts to maintain neutrality in spite of sympathy for the democracies arraigned against the Third Reich. The Neutrality act of 1939 repeated the arms embargo and permitted 'cash' and 'carry' exports of arms to belligerent nations. A strong national defence program had begun. A draft act was passed (1940) to strengthen the military services. A Lend - Lease Act (1940) authorized the president to sell exchange or lend materials to any county deemed necessary by him for the defence of the United States. Help was given to Britain territory in the western Hemisphere. In August 1941, President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill met and issued the Atlantic Charter which proclaimed the kind of a world which should be established after the war. In December 1941, Japan launched the unprovoked attack on the United States at Pearl harbour, immediately thereafter Germany declared war on the United States.
6. USA entered the war against Germany
a) because Pearl Harbour was attacked
b) after peaceful efforts had failed
c) because Germany declared war against it
d) because Japan was an ally of Germany
e) after Germany had signed the Nazi - Soviet pact
Ans : (c)
a) The concentration is more. b) The concentration is less.
c) The concentration is equivalent. d) The concentration cannot be measured.
Ans: (c)
3. It can be inferred that the development of a foetal liver depends on
a) how many months pregnant the mother is
b) how much alcohol the mother has consumed
c) how large the foetus is
d) how well the mother has taken care of the foetus
Ans: (a)
4. According to the passage, how is alcohol finally returned to the mother's system?
a) it is carried through the bloodstream
b) it is transferred across the placenta
c) it is expelled by the foetus’s liver
d) it is not completely returned
Ans: (b)
5. Which one of the following was NOT mentioned as a sign of foetal alcohol syndrome?
a) disfigurement of the face b) concentration difficulties
c) increased aggression d) memory problems
Ans: (c)
Directions for Questions 6-10: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow on the basis of the information provided in the passage.
The establishment of the third Reich influenced events in American history by starting a chain of events which culminated in war between Germany and the United States. The complete destruction of democracy, the persecution of Jews, the war on religion, the cruelty and barbarism of the Nazis and especially, the plans of Germany and her allies, Italy and Japan, for world conquest caused great indignation in this country and brought on fear of another world war. While speaking out against Hitler's atrocities, the American profile generally favoured isolationist policies, and neutrality. The neutrality acts of 1935 and 1936 prohibited trade with any belligerents or loans to them. In 1937 the president was empowered to declare an arms embargo in wars between nations at his discretion
American opinion began to change somewhat after President Roosevelt's quarantine the aggressor speech at Chicago (1937) in which he severely criticized Hitler's policies. Germany's seizure of Austria and the Munich pact for the partition of Czechoslovakia (1938) also angered the American people. The conquest of Czechoslovakia in March 1939 was another rude awakening to the menace of the third Reich. In August, 1939, came the shock of the Nazi - Soviet pact and in September the attack on Poland and the outbreak of European war. The United States attempts to maintain neutrality in spite of sympathy for the democracies arraigned against the Third Reich. The Neutrality act of 1939 repeated the arms embargo and permitted 'cash' and 'carry' exports of arms to belligerent nations. A strong national defence program had begun. A draft act was passed (1940) to strengthen the military services. A Lend - Lease Act (1940) authorized the president to sell exchange or lend materials to any county deemed necessary by him for the defence of the United States. Help was given to Britain territory in the western Hemisphere. In August 1941, President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill met and issued the Atlantic Charter which proclaimed the kind of a world which should be established after the war. In December 1941, Japan launched the unprovoked attack on the United States at Pearl harbour, immediately thereafter Germany declared war on the United States.
6. USA entered the war against Germany
a) because Pearl Harbour was attacked
b) after peaceful efforts had failed
c) because Germany declared war against it
d) because Japan was an ally of Germany
e) after Germany had signed the Nazi - Soviet pact
Ans : (c)
7. The Neutrality Act of 1939 favoured Great Britain
because
a) the British had command of the sea
b) the law permitted U.S.A. to trade only with the allies.
c) it antagonized Japan
d) it led to the Land - Lease Act
e) it agreed with the British on the principle of the Atlantic Charter
Ans : (a)
8. An event that did not occur in 1939 was the
a). invasion of Poland b) invasion of Czechoslovakia
a) the British had command of the sea
b) the law permitted U.S.A. to trade only with the allies.
c) it antagonized Japan
d) it led to the Land - Lease Act
e) it agreed with the British on the principle of the Atlantic Charter
Ans : (a)
8. An event that did not occur in 1939 was the
a). invasion of Poland b) invasion of Czechoslovakia
c) passing of the Neutrality
Act d) passing of the Lend - Lease act
e) outbreak of the war in Europe
Ans : (d)
9. One item occurring in 1937 that the author does not mention in the list of actions that alienated the American Public was
a) The persecution of religious groups b) Nazi barbarism
c) The pacts with Italy d) German plans for conquest of the world
d) The burning of the Reich tag.
Ans : (e)
10. The Lend - Lease Act was designed to
a) Strengthen USA's national defence
b) Provide battle shift to the Allies
c) Help the British
d) the Atlantic Charter
e) Avenge Pearl Harbour
Ans : (a)
e) outbreak of the war in Europe
Ans : (d)
9. One item occurring in 1937 that the author does not mention in the list of actions that alienated the American Public was
a) The persecution of religious groups b) Nazi barbarism
c) The pacts with Italy d) German plans for conquest of the world
d) The burning of the Reich tag.
Ans : (e)
10. The Lend - Lease Act was designed to
a) Strengthen USA's national defence
b) Provide battle shift to the Allies
c) Help the British
d) the Atlantic Charter
e) Avenge Pearl Harbour
Ans : (a)
Directions for Questions 11-15: In each of the following
questions, a paragraph or a sentence has been broken up into different parts.
The parts have been scrambled and numbered as given below. Choose the
correct order of these parts from the given alternatives.
11. 1) not only for 2) but also for 3) lumbering 4) construction purposes 5) as an occupation 6) on modern lines 7) the manufacture of wood pulp. paper, resins etc.
8) owing to the great demand for timber 9) has developed
a) 3,9,6,5,8,1,4,2,7 b) 3,8,9,5,6,1,7,2,4 c) 3,5,9,6,8,1,4,2,7 d)5,3,9,6,8,1,7,2,4
Ans: (c)
12. 1) keeper of the 2) guardian of 3) as well as 4) The U.N.O is supposed to be the
5) the morally conceived 6) political conscience 7) expressly defined rights and duties of sovereign states. 8) and
a) 4,1,7,3,2,5,8,6 b) 4,2,6,8,1,3,5,7 c) 4,1,6,8,2,5,3,7 d) 4,2,7,3,1,5,8,6
Ans: (c)
13. 1) it is of vital importance 2) if this can be prevented 3) since man depends for his food 4) upon articles 5) that none of this soil should be wasted 6) produced from the earth's layer of fertile soil.
a) 3,1,2,4,6,5 b) 3,1,5,4,6,2 c) 3,4,6,1,2,5 d) 3,5,1,2,6,4
Ans : (c)
14. 1) are free from 2) grow abundantly 3) low plants 4) Tundra regions 5) during short summer 6) like mosses and lichens 7) and 8) ice
a) 3,6,2,5,7,4,1,8 b) 4,1,8,5,7,3,6,2 c) 5,3,6,2,7,4,1,8 d) 5,4,1,8,7,2,3,6
Ans: (b)
15. 1) Along the gutters is lingered, 2) its tired breath a pale of chrysanthemum about the street lamps 3) sliding its warm tongue over silent pavements, 4) The gentle fox curled softly down
5) and rubbed its back against the huddled houses 6) then it curled up and slept on corners
7) Slowly it rose and fell, 8) and pressing its blurred face against shop- windows
9) It coiled its body around the black railings.
a) 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 b) 2,9,6,8,5,7,4,3,1 c) 4,9,5,1,3,8,7,2,6 d) 9,6,8,5,7,1,4,2,3
Ans: (c)
11. 1) not only for 2) but also for 3) lumbering 4) construction purposes 5) as an occupation 6) on modern lines 7) the manufacture of wood pulp. paper, resins etc.
8) owing to the great demand for timber 9) has developed
a) 3,9,6,5,8,1,4,2,7 b) 3,8,9,5,6,1,7,2,4 c) 3,5,9,6,8,1,4,2,7 d)5,3,9,6,8,1,7,2,4
Ans: (c)
12. 1) keeper of the 2) guardian of 3) as well as 4) The U.N.O is supposed to be the
5) the morally conceived 6) political conscience 7) expressly defined rights and duties of sovereign states. 8) and
a) 4,1,7,3,2,5,8,6 b) 4,2,6,8,1,3,5,7 c) 4,1,6,8,2,5,3,7 d) 4,2,7,3,1,5,8,6
Ans: (c)
13. 1) it is of vital importance 2) if this can be prevented 3) since man depends for his food 4) upon articles 5) that none of this soil should be wasted 6) produced from the earth's layer of fertile soil.
a) 3,1,2,4,6,5 b) 3,1,5,4,6,2 c) 3,4,6,1,2,5 d) 3,5,1,2,6,4
Ans : (c)
14. 1) are free from 2) grow abundantly 3) low plants 4) Tundra regions 5) during short summer 6) like mosses and lichens 7) and 8) ice
a) 3,6,2,5,7,4,1,8 b) 4,1,8,5,7,3,6,2 c) 5,3,6,2,7,4,1,8 d) 5,4,1,8,7,2,3,6
Ans: (b)
15. 1) Along the gutters is lingered, 2) its tired breath a pale of chrysanthemum about the street lamps 3) sliding its warm tongue over silent pavements, 4) The gentle fox curled softly down
5) and rubbed its back against the huddled houses 6) then it curled up and slept on corners
7) Slowly it rose and fell, 8) and pressing its blurred face against shop- windows
9) It coiled its body around the black railings.
a) 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 b) 2,9,6,8,5,7,4,3,1 c) 4,9,5,1,3,8,7,2,6 d) 9,6,8,5,7,1,4,2,3
Ans: (c)
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