THIS EARLY COMPARISON OF TROPICAL AND TEMPERATE BUTTERFLY RICHNES...

321. This early comparison of tropical and temperate butterfly richness has been well confirmed.

A general theory of diversity would have to predict not only this difference between

temperate and tropical zones, but also patterns within each region, and how these patterns vary

among different animal and plant groups. However, for butterflies, variation of species richness

within temperate or tropical regions, rather man between them, is poorly understood. Indeed,

comparisons of numbers of species among the Amazon basin,

tropical Asia, and Africa are still

mostly "personal communication" citations, even for vertebrates, In other words, unlike comparison

between temperate and tropical areas, these patterns are still in the documentation phase.

In documenting geographical variation in butterfly diversity, some arbitrary, practical

decisions are made. Diversity, number of species, and species richness are used synonymously;

little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution. The New World butterflies make up the

preponderance of examples because they are the most familiar species. It is hoped that by focusing

on them, the errors generated by imperfect and incomplete taxonomy will be minimized.

Question 56: The word "consequence" in line 2 is closest in meaning to……….

A. result

B. explanation

C. analysis

D. requirement

Question 57: The word "striking" in line 7 is closest in meaning to………

A. physical

B. confusing

C. noticeable

D. successful

Question 58:

Butterflies are a good example for communicating information about

conservation issues because they………

A. are simple in structure

B. have been given scientific names

C. are viewed positively by people

D. are found mainly in temperate climates

Question 59: The word “exceed” in line 10 is closest in meaning to……….

A. locate

B. allow

C. go beyond

D. come close to

Question 60: Which of the following is NOT well understood by biologists?

A. European butterfly habitats

B. Differences in species richness between temperate and tropical regions

C. Differences in species richness within a temperate or a tropical region

D. Comparisons of behavior patterns of butterflies and certain animal groups

Question 61: All of the followings are mentioned as being important parts of a general theory of

diversity EXCEPT……….

A. differences between temperate and tropical zones

B. patterns of distribution of species in each region

C. migration among temperate and tropical zones

D. variation of patterns of distribution of species among different animals and plants

Question 62: Which aspect of butterflies does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Their physical characteristics

B. Their adaptation to different habitats

D. Their variety

C. Their names

Question 63:

The author mentions tropical Asia in lines 16-17 as an example of a location

where……

A. butterfly behavior varies with climate

B. a general theory of butterfly diversity has not yet been firmly established

C. butterflies are affected by human populations

D. documenting plant species is more difficult than documenting butterfly species

Question 64: The word "generated" in line 24 is closest in meaning to……….

A. requested

B. caused

C. assisted

D. estimated

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs

correction

Question 65: All of the mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly among the friendly to human

A B C D

Question 66: Many of the important products obtained from trees, one of the most important is

A B C

wood pulp, which is used in paper-making.

D

Question 67: All nations may have to make fundamental changes in their economic, political, and

A B

the technological institutions if they are to preserve environment.

C D

Question 68: Chicago's Sears Tower, now the tallest building in the world, rises 1,522 feet from the

A B C

ground to the top of it antenna.

Question 69: It was suggested that Pedro studies the material more thoroughly before attempting

A B C

to pass the exam.

D

Question 70: In just three months H.G. Wells wrote the famous classic The Time Machine for what

A B C

he won a Newberry Caldecot award.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in

meaning to each of the following questions

Question 71: If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work.

A.

He was careless because he hadn’t finished the work.

B.

If her were careful, we would finish the work.

C.

If he had been more careful, we would have completed the work.

D.

Because he wasn’t careless, we didn’t finish the work.

Question 72: The hostess made every effort to see that her guests got the food and drinks they

wanted.

A.

The hostess was reluctant to offer her guests food and drinks.

B.

The hostess tried hard to please her guests.

C.

The guests refused the food and drinks prepared by the hostess.

D.

Neither the guests nor the hostess had food or drinks.

Question 73: The meeting was put off because of pressure of time.

A.

The meeting started earlier because people wanted to leave early.

B.

The meeting was planned to start late because of time pressure.

C.

The meeting lasted much longer than usual.

D.

There was not enough time to hold the meeting.

Question 74: Twice as many men as women are insurance agents.

A.

More men than women have insurance.

B.

Male insurance agents outnumber female agents.

C.

Women are twice as likely as men to have sold insurance.

D.

Insurance is twice as difficult to sell to women as to men.

Question 75: Most people get fewer colds in the summer than in the winter.

A.

A person is more likely to get a cold in the winter than in the summer.

B.

More people have summer colds than winter colds.

C.

People get colder in the summer than in the winter.

D.

The winter is much colder than the summer.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that expresses the best

meaning formed by the given words

Question 76:. No/ doubt/ Alison/ promote

A.

It’s no doubt Alison will be promoting.

B.

There’s no doubt that Alison will be promoted.

C.

There’s no doubt Alison will promote.

D.

It’s no doubt that Alison is promoted.

Question 77: your organization/ possible/ conference/ place

A.

Your organization made it possible to take place this conference.

B.

Your organization made possible for this conference to take place.

C.

Your organization made it possible this conference to take place.

D.

Your organization made it possible for this conference to take place.

Question 78: when/ you/ make/ mind/ university/ attend?

A.

When are you going to make up your mind about which university to attend?

B.

When will you make up your mind which university to attend?

C.

When are you going to make your mind about which university to attend?

D.

When are you making up your mind about university to attend?

Question 79: I/ not see/ point/ rule/ we/ not/ cycle/ school

A.

I can’t see the point of this rule which we don’t cycle to school.

B.

I can’t see the point of this rule which says we can’t cycle to school.

C.

I don’t see the point of this rule which we are not allowed to cycle to school.

D.

I can’t see the point of rule which says we can’t cycle to school.

Question 80: despite / short day/ we/ complain/ much/ do

A.

Despite such a short day, we tend to complain about having too much to do.

B.

Despite such a short day, we tend to complain having too much to do.

C.

Despite a short day, we tend to complain about too much to do.

D.

Despite such short day, we tend to complain about having too much do.

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