It’s TEPS Actual Test 실전

READING COMPREHENSION

Part I Questions 1-16

Read the passage. Then choose the option that best completes the passage.

1. For most grown-ups, days spent picking dandelions and blowing on the dry, silky seeds to
make a wish are long past. As adults, we’re more likely to view these golden weeds as a problem
to be rooted out than as a source of good luck. But the dandelion deserves another look. It’s
much more than a weed. It’s with uncommon nutritional and medicinal value.
(a) a poisonous weed
(b) a useless weed
(c) tooth-like edges
(d) an edible plant

2. Passengers on the P&O’s cruise ship Atlantic disembarked at Port Napoli, with more than the
usual Mediterranean vacation photographs and souvenirs. Some had fever and abdominal cramps.
An outbreak of the Norwalk virus hit the Atlantic with such a vengeance that P&O has pulled the
ship out of service for 19 days. More than 200 passengers and crew members have fallen ill on
the Atlantic’s last five cruises. The ship will . It is hoped this will prevent future outbreaks.
(a) start its first voyage to Amsterdam
(b) be remodeled and sold
(c) be cleaned and disinfected
(d) be cherished by the passengers

3. Diagnostic tests are the fastest-growing segment of U.S. medicine. However, they are not always
recommended for healthy adults under 65. Answers to the following questions can help you
decide . Why am I having this test? Will the results make a difference in the treatment?
Are there any other ways of getting the information? What are the risks in not having the test?
How useful are the results? Am I likely to need additional tests? How accurate is the test? What
factors affect the results? How much does it cost? Does my insurance cover it?
(a) what should be included in your physical
(b) whether a test is really needed for you
(c) where to go for a diagnostic test
(d) When you need a complete physical

4.

Dear Sir:

This is to inform you that we have carefully reviewed . We are planning to contract
with you for this work.
We are unable to let this contract immediately, as final approval of expenditures of this
nature must come from the head office in New York.
We expect to receive approval or disapproval within the next 30 days. At such time, we will
contact you with instructions accordingly.
If we may be of any assistance in the meantime please feel free to contact this office.
(a) your corrected statement of your account
(b) your recent application for our credit card
(c) your order for the purchase of the merchandise
(d) your estimate on the parking lot refurbishing

5. If you think your favorite plant has seen better days, it’s probably just experiencing growing
pains. If it looks sick between watering, has long roots that are growing out of the bottom of the
pot, or has leaves that are turning brown, . Some fast-growing plants, like philodendrons,
may require annual repotting, while others, such as lilies, need a new home every few years.
(a) transfer it to a larger pot
(b) check for insect damage
(c) put more fertilizer in the soil
(d) place it in a sunny spot

6. Is your ad going to be a poster, a half-page magazine ad, or a tiny box in the corner of a
newspaper? Make this decision based on the target audience you’re trying to reach, and the
amount of money you can afford to spend. If you’re talking to kids, a poster in one high school
will not only but it will actually reach more of your target audience than a full-page ad in
the biggest paper in town.
(a) be more fun
(b) cost less
(c) draw more attention
(d) take less time to write

7. Emotions are often displayed to others through , which in turn are “read” by receivers
and interpreted to mean that the sender is feeling a specific emotion such as anger, contempt,
embarrassment, or happiness. Then, are there any factors that influence the interpretation of an
emotional expression, apart from the actual expression itself? Recent studies seem to confirm that
contextual information such as gender influences this interpretation. Moreover, job status is
another powerful cue in interpreting emotions in social interactions.
(a) facial expression
(b) actual interpretation
(c) verbal expressions
(d) sexual stereotypes

8. According to Tao Te Ching, the handbook of Taoism traditionally ascribed to Lao-tze, the two
most important words in Taoism are Tao, which means way or path, ane Te, which means power.
The virtuous man draws power from being absorbed in Tao, the ultimate reality within an ever-
changing world. By non-action and deeping away from human striving, it is possible for man to
live in harmony with the principles that underlie and govern the universe. Tao cannot .
(a) be achieved without an active participation in all human affairs
(b) promise a utopia in this world to any person who denies its value
(c) exist in a person who distrusts the existence of an absolute being
(d) be comprehended by reason and knowledge, only by inward quiet

9. According to the Glaucoma Foundation in Calgary, , a leading cause of preventable

blindness. Glaucoma often results from fluid building up between the iris and the cornea. As eye
pressure increases, it can damage the optic nerve. Studies show that exercise such as running,
swimming of brisk walking four times a week can decrease the pressure by up to 20 percent. For
many patients, that may be enough to save sight.
(a) lack of exercise does not seem to cause glaucoma
(b) aerobic activity can also help manage glaucoma
(c) poor blood circulation may be the cause of glaucoma
(d) alternative medicine seems to cure glaucoma

10. With the Roman conquest of Greece came the migration of many Greek intellectuals to Rome.
These intellectuals influenced the educational structure of Rome. They established libraries, taught
Greek, and wrote literature. Soon, their ideas on philosophy, religion, science, and medicine
spread. As a direct consequence of the influx of Greek educators, most Roman scholars learned
Greek and became bilingual. Their translations of plays and literature made Greek documents
accessible to Roman people. Through the deucation of the Romans and migrant Greeks,
soon went down, allowing for other concepts to flow more freely between Rome and Greece.
(a) the language barrier
(b) the Greek monopoly on literature
(c) the cultural illiteracy of the Romans
(d) any hindrance against migration
11. Dogs are diverse largely because . But just how much of their variety can be laid at
our feet versus Mother Nature’s remains unclear. Darwin suggested that dogs are so variable
because they must have arisen not just from wolves but from other canines like jackals and
coyotes. But recent genetic studies revealed that the DNA of dogs and wolves is very similar,
while that of jackals and coyotes is distinctly different. Astounding as it seems, all 400 or so
breeds descended directly from the wolf. That said, dogs would never have become so diversified
without our manipulation.
(a) of artificial rather than natural selection
(b) of natural rather than human intervention
(c) they are quite different to other canid species
(d) the DNA of dogs are different from those of wolves

12. Columbia Building Corporation is planning to construct a 16-story office tower on the corner
of Sixth Ave. and Williams Street. The Building Company has asked the city to . In an
unprecedented decision, the city has agreed to a six-week closure. Local store owners are shocked
and dismayed at the decision. Many shops along the four blocks that will be closed are
concerned about the loss in revenue over the six-week period. Building is expected to commence
in just two weeks.
(a) compensate for the revenue lost due to the street closure
(b) close down four blocks of sixth Ave. While construction is underway
(c) evacuate people from the street for the sake of safety
(d) approve the development plan for the homeless

13. The speed of the vehicle is very important. When you are closing up behind a moving
vehicle, it will cover quite a distance before you can actually pass it. It could take you quite a long
time to overtake. For example, it could take a quarter of a mile just to catch up with a vehicle 300
yards ahead traveling at 15 mph, if you are doing 30 mph. Passing another vehicle takes time. The
smaller the difference between your speed and the speed of the vehicle you are overtaking, the
longer the stretch of clear road you will need.
(a) you are traveling in
(b) you are driving
(c) moving slowly
(d) you are passing

14. Public speaking ranks among the top three fears of most people, ranking a close third to fear
of heights and fear of snakes. The questions have been asked, "where does this fear come from,
and how can it be overcome?" To begin with, a fear of public speaking can often be traced back
to . When (we are) speaking in front of a group, we often cannot anticipate what their
reaction will be to our words. We wonder, "will they laugh, will they listen closely, or will they
disagree with what I'm saying?" As far as treatment, the fear of public speaking is best overcome
through practice.
(a) lack of practice
(b) a fear of the unknown
(c) claustrophobia and acrophobia
(d) some anxiety about snakes

15. Green tea is very safe both as a supplement and as a beverage, but people who are sensitive
to caffeine may not want to drink large amounts of it because each cup contains about 40mg of
caffeine. Green tea supplements, , have very little caffeine. The recommended dose of
green tea supplements provides the same amount of polyphenols as four cups of green tea, but
generally contains only 5 to 6mg of caffeine.
(a) otherwise
(b) therefore
(c) however
(d) still more

16. University and local officials secured more then $30 million in grants and helped overhaul the
district's curriculum and teaching methods. Some schools wiped out uninspired drills and work
sheets in the younger grades, and high schools began pushing students to take three years each
of rigorous college preparatory math and science. Before UTEP stepped in, just a small percentage
of students took Algebra II and Chemistry; now more than half do. Compared with 1994, when
just one school in the university-aided districts netted an exemplary rating on state exams, last
year 18 did. , the university ascribes this year's 3% increase in student enrollment to the
partnership's efforts.
(a) However
(b) Otherwise
(c) Most important
(d) By comparison

Part II Questions 17-37

Read the passage and the question. Then choose the option that best answers the question.

17. After you have finished note-taking, you are ready to prepare an outline. The topics on the
topic cards form the basis of this outline. Write down all the topics on one or more pieces of
paper. Then, cut out strips of paper, one for each topic. Now rearrange the topics on the strips of
paper to form a logical order. The various topics should not be at the same levels. Some of the
topics form major headings, others form minor headings, and still others go under these minor
headings. You may have to add introductory and concluding sections to the outline, as well as
intermediate headings to make smooth transitions. The lowest level under heading should
represent a single sentence in the final paper.
Q. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
(a) Use of Outlines
(b) Use of Topic Cards
(c) Advantage of Outlines
(d) Advantage of Topic Cards

18. Hi-tech industry manufacturer is seeking motivated individuals with entrepreneurial drive for
U.S. an Canadian expansion. Huge compensation and benefits program offered! Due to our
overwhelming growth of nearly 100% over the last three years, we have an immediate need and
are willing to train and develop even non-experienced individuals in local markets. Now you can
have your very own part-time or full-time business backed with full company support and start up
capital if needed, and can right from the comfort of your home. Create your own hours!
Q. What is this passage about?
(a) An advertisement seeking entrepreneurs
(b) An offer to start a company
(c) A training offer for small-sized business
(d) A creative way to spend time

19. Although much has been written and many theories brought forth on identifying the criminal
mind, it is still evident that there is no foolproof way the know in advance whether a person is
prone to criminal activity. Law enforcement agencies have begun using a method called profiling
to identify serial killers and terrorists. Some school districts are looking into the concept as a way
of early detection into the minds of troubled children whose violent ways might be discovered
before it is too late. By watching for certain signs cducators hope to intervene before these
students actually commit a violent act.
Q. What is the main idea of the passage?
(a) Criminal behaviors are rarely predictable.
(b) Serial killers and terrorists do not fit profiles.
(c) Methods exist to identify the criminal mind.
(d) Children's violence is mostly hereditary.

20. Since the ending of the Middle Ages almost five centuries ago, two theories have dominated
explanations of international trade: mercantilism and comparative advantage. Both theories have
had a profound effect on the trade policies of nations, and the theory of comparative advantage
remains today the single strongest intellectual influence on the trade policies of the U.S. and
other industrial countries. Moreover, this theory is still accepted by most economists despite many
criticisms and the emergence of rival theories in recent years.
Q. What is the main topic of the passage?
(a) The origin of the theory of comparative advantage
(b) The dominance of the theory of comparative advantege
(c) Mercantilism and the theory of comparative advantage
(d) The advantages of comparative trade policies

21. Instead of viewing all products as fixed items with set features and a one-time sales value,
companies now think of some of them as "platforms" for all sorts of upgrades and value-added
services. In the new manufacturing schema it is the services and upgrades that count. The
platform is merely the vessel to which these services are added. For this reason, the platforms
often are sold at cost with the expectation of selling more lucrative services to the customer over
the lifetime of the product.
Q. What is the main idea of the passage?
(a) Goods have evolved into add-on platforms in the business world.
(b) The manufacturers give diligent effort to make their productlucrative.
(c) The Place of customer service is important to long-term success.
(d) The value of goods primarily banks on the product's point of sale.

22. This course aims to introduce to you how managers can identify, analyze, and use costs and
other information for managing a business operation. It is user-oriented and focuses on issues
that are important to managers such as planning and decision making, economic evaluation of
business activities, and product costing. It also aims to provide knowledge of both relevance and
limitations of accounting data to internal management, as well as knowledge of how to combine
non-financial data with costs and other accounting information for decision making.
Q. Where is the passage above likely to appear?
(a) Curriculum vitae
(b) Blurb
(c) Class schedule pamphlet
(d) Syllabus

23.
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Taxes $ 10.85
Total $ 119.34

In the event any action is commenced to collect the sums due under this invoice, the party liable
for payment shall be held responsible for the payment of all costs and fees in connection to said
collection, including attorney fees and costs whether or not a lawsuit has been filed. All invoices
accrue interest at a rate of 10% annually from the time they are due to the time they are paid in
full. Payment terms are always net 10 days unless there is a signed, written agreement on file with
us on the contrary.
Q. When is payment due, according to the invoice?
(a) Within one year
(b) Within 10 days
(c) Within 24 hours
(d) Immediately

24. In the United States some 10 to 12 percent of all teenage students fall into the category of
exceptional children. They need special education and other support to help them learn and
prepare for adulthood. These children fall into several categories. Most common categories
include mental retardation, sensory handicaps, problems in communication, learning disabilities,
social and emotional maladjustment, and unusually high intelligence. Most of these conditions do
not necessarily involve a diminished capacity to learn, but they nevertheless require special
teaching programs.
Q. Which of the following is among the common categories of exceptional children?
(a) Good communication skills
(b) Exceptional intelligence
(c) Talents for music and arts
(d) Neurological disorders

25.
To the prospective employer

I have known tracy McCannell through her work experience with our firm during the past
summer, when she interned as an auditor in our New York office.
Tracy has shown the kind of initiative which is necessary to be successful over the long-term in
the public accounting field. She has excellent forensic skills, yet remains focused on the overall
needs of the client. I believe she will be a strong auditor and has an excellent future in the
public accounting field. She is a conscientious worker and has an excellent work ethic. We
would gladly have hired Tracy upon graduation if she were open to the New York City aera.
I recommend Tracy to you without reservation. If you have any further questions with regard
to her background or qualifications, please do not hesitate to call me.

Sincerely,
Terry Thompson
Partner-in-Charge
Q. Why is the writer recommending Tracy to another company?
(a) Because she is highly motivated but lacks prectical experience.
(b) Because she is very competent but unaccustomed to dealing with customers.
(c) Because she is a graduate student and has to concentrate on her study.
(d) Because she does not want to work in New York.

26. A new law passed means that drug tests may be required for high school students who play
chess of join the cheerleader squad. The law, passed last week, argues that schools' interest in
ridding their campuses of drugs outweighs students' right to privacy, allowing the broadest drug
testing yet of young people whom authorities have no articular reason to suspect of wrongdoing.
The decision gives school leaders a free hand to test students who participate in competitive
after-school activities or teams-more than half the estimated 14 million American high school
students. Drug tests had been allowed previously just for student athletes.
Q. What is the most important consideration in passing the law, according to the report?
(a) Keeping school campuses drug-free
(b) Stopping athletes from doing drugs
(c) The privacy rights of students
(d) Promoting additional school activities

27.
Dear Edward,

I was saddened to hear of your mother's death. The death of a parent is always more profound
than one can imagine. It is without a doubt the saddest event of one's life, and certainly leaves
a void that can never be filled. I shall remember your dear mother as a wonderful woman who
brought grace to our world. It is said that the best respect you can give someone is to take on
one of their iraits. I will strive to be the kind of lady she was.

Q. How does the writer feel toward the woman mentioned in the letter?
(a) Grateful
(b) Hateful
(c) Respectful
(d) Upset

28. Sally Lee, an elementary-school counselor in Keene, NH, and a mother of two, sees plenty of
evidence in her job of the damaging effects of verbal abuse on small shildren. She also sees
plenty of stressed-out parents. When witnessing this kind of abuse in public, Lee suggests that it
is a mistake to confront or reprimand the parent, because that will usually make it harder on the
child. Instead, if you feel you should step in, use "helpful distracition," says Lee. "Lend the mom a
hand by picking up the cans her child knocked over and say, 'Oh, gee, it really is hard to get
through a supermarket with a kid.' Defuse the mom's anger by sympathizing with her about how
difficult parenting can be and doing something concrete to bring to an end this particular bad
situation."
Q. Which of the following is correct according to the passage?
(a) Sometimes you should correct the yelling parents for the sake of the kids.
(b) You should never sympathize with parents who yell at their kids.
(c) If you confront the yelling parents, they will treat the kids nicely.
(d) you'd better sympathize with the stressed-out mother, if you have to step in.

29. As a college student, Michael Dell declared that he wanted to beat IBM. In 1983, he began
conducting business out of his dorm room at the University of Tezas at Austin, selling custom-
made PCs and components. A year later, with $1,000 in start-up capital, Dell officially set up his
business and left school. "Being an entrepreneur wasn't on my mind," insists Dell. "What was on
my mind was the opportunity I saw ahead, which was so compelling." At that time, however, he
had no idea how big that opportunity really was, how high his entrepreneurial spirit was. Though
Dell himself had no idea the Internet would come along, his company now runs one of the
world's largest Windows-based e-commerce web sites. Dell Computer Corporation is now a $31.9
billion company. Dell says he feels as entrepreneurial now as when he started.
Q. Which of the following is correct according to the passage?
(a) A Dell computer can be the best benchmark for a new marketing company.
(b) Michael Dell dropped out of school to manage a big company.
(c) The entrepreneurial spirit of Michael Dell launched Dell Computer Corporation.
(d) Dell Computer Corporation is located at the University of Texas at Austin.

30. A labyrinth is a complex geometric symbol based on simple forms that are derived from the
archetypal patterns of Nature. Ladyrinth designs can be made with a compass and straight edge,
the metaphorical tools of creation. Labyrin ths are in the domain of sacred geometry, where one
goal is to produce a temple, a meeting place between geaven and earth. Today, the gabyrinth
symbolizes the spiritual.
Q. Which of the following is correct about labyrinths?
(a) They can be used as a mathematical tool.
(b) Their creations are chaotic yet metaphoric.
(c) They are symbolic of the complexity of earth.
(d) They are geometric symbols for spiritual use.

31. Some platers enjoy the single court at Chautauqua Park for its picturesque setting; others
prefer the Rec Center courts because they can be easily reserved; and some like their
neighborhood school because it's within walking distance. These three courts can be reserved at
the North Boulder Recreation Center(303-441-3448) or the East Boulder Community Center(303-
441-4400) starting at 8 a.m. two days in advance($8 per court for 1.5 hour). Or take your chances
at other city courts on a first-come, first-served basis.
Q. Which is correct according to the passage?
(a) You can use Chautauqua Park court on a first-come, first-served basis.
(b) You can reserve other city sourts two days in advance.
(c) Nighborhood school court is easy to reserve.
(d) Rec Center is best for its availability.

32. The term "perfume" originated from "per fumum," a Latin term meaning "through the smoke."
In ancient times, fragrant resins were burned as incense offerings to gods. That was the origin of
perfume. Today, we understand perfume to be a solution containing 15% to 30% perfume oils
and 70% to 85% alcohol. What happened to perfumes between the time of their origin and
today? What is the secret? It is oil. The answer is oil-based perfumes. Since oil penetrates any
porous material, oil-based perfumes penetrate the skin, causing the fragrace to stay. Alcohol is a
drying agent, which evaporates from the most porous material within a short period of time. So
the pleasant, sensuous scent of oil-based perfumes will linger longer.
Q. Which of the following is correct according to the passage?
(a) Perfume originated as an offering to gods in ancient times.
(b) A perfume with a higher percentage of alcohol lasts longer.
(c) Alcohol in perfume functions to enhance the odor of a perfume.
(d) perfume oils have been used on a global scale from the Roman period.

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Q. Which of the following is correct about the menu?
(a) Tzx is included in the price.
(b) A vegetarian desh is available in this restaurant.
(c) This restaurant specializes in take-out foods.
(d) If you buy any of the combos, you can get a soft drink free.

34. A 7-year-old girl died of smoke inhalation from a fire in the basement of her house. She was
found unconscious by firefighters who struggled to save her. She was taken to a hospital but it
was too late. The fire started around 6 p.m. in the living room and quickly spread. An electrical
shortage in a television apparently started the fire, according to the fire marshal.
Q. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
(a) The fire was started in the basement by the girl.
(b) The girl was taken to a hospital by firefighters.
(c) The fire was quickly put out by family and friends.
(d) The girl died due to too much smoke from the fire.

35. Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach, Germany on March 21, 1685. His father was a
talented violinist who taught his son the basic skills for string playing; another relative, the
organist at Eisenach's most important church, instructed the young boy on the organ. In 1695, his
parents died and he went to go stay with his older brother, Johann Christoph, who was a
professional organist at Ohrdruf. Johann continued his younger brother's education on the violin
as well as on the harpsichord. After several years, Johann Sebastian won a scholarship to study in
Lune berg, Northern Germany, and so left his brother's tutelage.
Q. What can be inferred about Johann Sebastian Bach?
(a) His family environment was surrounded by music.
(b) His father could have become a professional organist.
(c) He had considered a career as an organist.
(d) His passion for music was initiated by his brother's tutelage.

36. Company recreitment interviews at my university are stressful for many seniors. When none of
the firms offered a job to my friend, Lisa, I asked if she'd had any problems during her interviews.
"They just seemed to ask hard questions," shs said. "For example, most asked where I expected to
be in five years." "And what did you say?" I pressed. "I sort of shrugged my shoulders and said, "I
don't know. Maybe Colorado."
Q. What can be inferred from the passage?
(a) Lisa may be qualified for many jobs, but had no luck.
(b) Lisa may not have answered the questions properly in job interviews.
(c) Lisa and the writer were close to each other through the university years.
(d) Lisa seems to have a good sense of humor.

37. When it comes to the World Wrestling Federation, everywhere you turn, people look down on
it, scorn it for its violence and sexism and predict its impending demise. And yet the audiences
keep rolling in. Last year, crowds for the WWF's live shows topped 2.5 million, up more than 125
percent in four years. Tack on the broadcasts and you've got events that reach 20 million
households every week. So what is it, exactly, that these millions of viewers are looking for? It's
definitely not the sport of wrestling. It's a "scripted live entertainment event."
Q. What can be inferred from the passage above?
(a) The WWF will soon ban sexist elements from their live shows.
(b) Pro wrestling is the most televised sport of all.
(c) It is only recently that the WWF began to draw large audiences.
(d) Viewers are aware that WWF matches are well-rehearsed shows.

Part III Questions 38-40

Read the passage. Then identify the option that does NOT belong.

38. In 1903, cousins Edwin Binney and harold smith invented the crayon. (a) They sold their first
box of crayons for five cents. (b) The colors, which consisted of a mixture of charcoal and oil,
included black, brown, blue, purple, red, orange, yellow and green. (c) Soon they started research
into nontoxic drawing mediums for children. (d) Today, there are many different types of crayons
that sparkle, glow in the dark, and have sweet scents.

39. After Forst died, and the posthumous biographies started to pile up, those who had not
known him fell into a wrangle over whether he was a "good man" or a "real monster." (a) Such a
debate belongs more to the annals of celebrity than poetry, but then Frost had become
something of a celebrity. (b) During his lifetime, Frost set out to explore the possibilities of strict
English verse forms. (c) Those who want to understand Frost the man now have only
unsatisfactory biographies. (d) The early ones, published during his lifetime, showed perhaps too
eager a tendency toward hero worship to be really balanced.

40. The Memnon Colossi in Luxor have stood the test of time, withering wind and weather for
more than three millennia. (a) Once the guards to the entrance of the temple of Pharaoh
Amenhotep III, these 18-meter high (59 feet) statues are all that remain of a mighty dingdom on
the Nile. (b) The two giant statues have witnessed wars, floods and destruction. (c) A thorough
cleaning is exactly what the two colossal sentinels need to restore their ancient splendor. (d) Their
once proud visages are battered and worn, and they are dirty-covered with the dust and grime of
centuries.