This section of the TOEFL ITP Level 1 test is designed to measure the ability to read and understand short passages similar in topic and style to those read in courses taught at North American universities and colleges. You will read a variety of short passages on academic subjects. Each passage is followed by a number of questions about the material. To avoid giving an advantage to individuals in any one field of study, sufficient context is provided so that no subject-specific familiarity with the topic is required to answer the questions. Show
DirectionsIn this section you will read several passages. Each one is followed by a number of questions about it. Choose the one best answer — A, B, C or D — to each question. As you're going through the questions, select the appropriate answer for each by clicking on it. When you have answered all the questions, click "Show all answers" at the end of the page to highlight the correct answer for each question. Answer all questions about the information in a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage. Look at the following examples before going on to the practice passage and questions. Examples 1–2
The main idea of the passage is that societies need to agree about how time is measured in order to function smoothly. Therefore, you should choose answer C.
The phrase "this tradition" refers to the preceding clause, "people have been in rough agreement with their neighbors as to the time of day." Therefore, you should choose answer D. Practice Questions 1–10
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Which of the following claims in the first and second paragraph of the excerpt did las Casas use to support his overall argument about the capabilities of Native Americans?Which of the following claims in the first and second paragraph of the excerpt did Las Casas use to support his overall argument about the capabilities of Native Americans? Native American societies did not meet the definition of "barbarian."
Which of the following was a similarity between the Encomienda system and slavery in the Spanish colonies?Which of the following was a similarity between the encomienda system and slavery in the Spanish colonies? The Spanish used both labor systems for plantation agriculture as well as for mining in their American colonies.
Which of the following explains the context for United States economic development between 1950 and the early 1970s?Which of the following explains the context for United States economic development between 1950 and the early 1970s? Low unemployment encouraged American optimism about economic growth. "A shadow has fallen upon the scenes so lately lighted by the Allied victory.
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