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1. The author of the passage would probably agree with which of the following statements relating corrective lenses and aging eyes?

• A. A carpenter uses wood glue to fix a broken cabinet.
• B. A student buys a new notebook for upcoming classes.
• C. A chef sharpens knives before starting to cook.
• D. An athlete stretches before a game to avoid a potential injury.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct analogy for the role of corrective lenses in helping aging eyes can be compared to an athlete stretching before a game. Just as stretching prepares an athlete's body to perform optimally and avoid injury during a game, corrective lenses help aging eyes adjust and focus properly due to the hardening and loss of elasticity in the eye lens. Choices A, B, and C do not align with the concept of preparing or adjusting to address a specific issue, unlike the use of corrective lenses for aging eyes.

2. What conclusion can the reader draw after reading the passage about The Sleep Workout?

• A. Getting uninterrupted sleep is more important than getting enough sleep.
• B. Insufficient sleep may result in an increased risk for obesity.
• C. Human growth hormone is not essential for muscle development.
• D. Leptin is essential for building muscle.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because the passage highlights that insufficient sleep could lead to an increased risk of obesity. The passage emphasizes the importance of uninterrupted sleep in muscle development and mentions that inadequate sleep is linked to lowered levels of leptin, a hormone that controls appetite. This imbalance in leptin due to lack of sleep can lead to increased cravings for carbohydrates, contributing to obesity. Choice A is incorrect as the passage stresses the significance of both uninterrupted sleep and getting enough sleep for muscle growth. Choice C is incorrect because the passage clearly states that human growth hormone (HGH) is essential for muscle development. Choice D is incorrect as leptin is not essential for building muscle but is mentioned in the passage as a hormone related to controlling appetite and its link to inadequate sleep and obesity.

3. What is the main idea of the passage about High Fructose Corn Syrup?

• A. The passage discusses the potential health risks associated with consuming HFCS.
• B. High fructose corn syrup may be contributing to obesity.
• C. Manufacturing process of HFCS involves a chemical process.
• D. Rats prefer high fructose corn syrup over other sweeteners.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The main idea of the passage about High Fructose Corn Syrup is that it may be contributing to obesity in America. This is evident from the information provided in the extract, which discusses how HFCS has been linked to health issues, including obesity. Choice A is incorrect because the passage primarily focuses on the potential health risks associated with HFCS consumption, not just the examination by the American Medical Association. Choice C is irrelevant as it only talks about the manufacturing process of HFCS, which is not the central theme of the passage. Choice D is incorrect as it emphasizes the preference of rats for HFCS, which is a minor point compared to the potential impact on human health, particularly in relation to obesity.

4. What is the author’s attitude toward the use of cosmetics?

• A. Sympathetic
• B. Mocking
• C. Tolerant
• D. Disapproving

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The author’s tone is disapproving, as evidenced by the focus on the negative consequences of using cosmetics with harmful ingredients. The passage discusses historical and contemporary health issues related to beauty practices, indicating a critical stance on the use of cosmetics that compromise health, which supports option D.

5. What conclusion is suggested by this study from Germany?

• A. So far, acupuncture does not have much credibility as a treatment option.
• B. Acupuncture can relieve women of all menstrual discomfort.
• C. NSAIDs are generally more effective than acupuncture for treating cramps.
• D. Acupuncture is a reasonable treatment choice for cramps.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The study indicates that acupuncture is a reasonable treatment option for menstrual cramps, supported by the positive outcomes reported by participants in the study. The wording in option D directly aligns with the conclusion drawn from the findings, making it the correct answer.

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