Section 3 Reading Comprehension
Directins: In the Reading Comprehension Section you will read several passages. Each one is followed by a number of questions about it. For questions 1-50, you are to choose the one best answer (A), (B), (C), or (D), to each question. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of answer you have chosen.
Answer all questions about the information in a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage.
Read the following passage:
There are two genus in the elephant family. Each of the genus include a single species that developed different characteristics due to geographical isolation. One species is the African elephant and the other is a Asian elephant. The two types of elephant share a number of common features, such as a long trunk, large ears and a massive body, but there are many differences as well. The differences between the elephants can largely be accounted for by their habitats' environment.
Example I
What is the main purpose of the passage?
(A) to discuss the two different types of elephants.
(B) Tio argue the superiority of the African elephant in adapting to the environment.
(C) To demonstrate the relative intelligence of the two types of elephant.
(D) To show the similarities of elephants.
The main idea of passage is to discuss the wo different types of elephants. Thereore, you should choose (A).
Example II
In line 6, the term, "be accounted for` could best be replaced by
(A) be calculated to
(B) be devided
(C) be determined
(D) be accepted
The term "be accounted for" in line 6 is closet in meaning to "be determined." Therefore, you should choose (C).
Now begin work on the questions.
Questions 1-10
The popularly applauded designs found in Frank Lloyd Wright's integration of architcture, landscaping and interior design, gave evidence to his belief that the form of a working or living space should follow from its function within the community.
Line Whether working on residential or commercial projects, he concentraed on creating
(5) an appropriate exterior and interior environment.
In his residentilal housing, functionality translated into a harmonious relationship with the natural flora, fauna and geographic disposition of the land. The most famous modification he implemented in his early " prairie school houses", the gently sloping roof lines that sought to capture the contours of the prairie, typified his concept of harmony with the land. Other features included, wide doorways, rooms ccentrally connected without hallways, extensive use of glass and widely overhanging eaves which provided extensive shelter. To emphasize the integrative aspects of his construction, he tried to incorporate built-in furniture wherever possible.
The Larkin Building, in Buffalo, New York, an examle of thoroughly practical factory headquarters, demonstrated that, when designing for the commercial sector, Wright's functionalism adapted itself to the projec at hand as eloquently as when he created single-family units. The building itself is of sufficient width to completely conceal the factory behind it, creating a neat, organized and efficient appearance. Even more notable than the exterior of the building, the interior displays Wright's imaginative talent to the greatest degree.
In order to minimize on cluttered floor space, almost everything in the office was mobile, particulrly the filing cabinets, which could be completely hidden from view with a simple push. The office desks were custom designed from solid steel with special fold-out chairs that made it much easier to clean the floors. A special grade of tile was used on the walls to facilitate cleaning. The zeal which the architect devoted to integrating the building with the needs of the office environment extended to the installation of secial steel toilets which folded into the walls until needed for use.
1. What is the main topic of the passage?
(A) The life of Frank Lloyd Wright
(B) Frank Lloyd Wright's design ideas
(C) The commercial buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright
(D) Frank Lloyd Wright's Prarie School buildings
2. Which of the folowing is NOT menitioned as a field wright worked in?
(A) Landscaping
(B) Interior design
(C) Architecture
(D) Painting
3. In line 3, the word "its" refers to
(A) the community
(B) the function
(C) the form
(D) the space
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an important consideration of Wright's residential housing?
(A) Plant life around the area
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