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        READING TRIK JITU MENGERJAKAN SOAL TOEFL 2 DAN PEMBAHASANNYA            Madison Square Garden,a world-famous sporting venue in Newyork City,has actually been a series of buildings in varied locations rather than a single building in one spot.In 1873,P.T.Barnum built Barnum's Monster Classical and Geological Hippodrome at the corner of Madison Avenue and 26th Street,across from Madison Square Park.Two years later,bandleader Patrick Gilmore bought the property,added statues and fountains,and renamed it Gilmore's Gardens.When Cornelius Vanderbilt bought the property in 1879,it was renamed Madison Square Garden.          A second very lavish Madison Square Garden was built at the same location in 1890,with a ballroom,a restaurant,a theater,a rooftop garden,and a main arena with seating for 15000.However,this elaborate Madison Square Garden lasted only until 1924,when it was torn down to make way for a forty-story skyscraper.          When the second Madison Square Garden ha
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TRIK JITU MENGERJAKAN SOAL TOEFL (READING)DAN JAWABANNYA

By YULI ROSA RITA -
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        John Quincy Adams,who served as the sixth president of the United States from 1825 to 1829,is today recognized for his masterful statesmanship and diplomacy.He dedicated his life to public service,both in the presidency and in the various other political offices that he held.Throughout his political career he demonstrated his unswering belief in freedom of speech,the antislavery cause,and the right of Americans to be free European and Asian domination.

1.To what did John Quincy Adams devote his life?
a.Improving his personal live
b.Serving the public
c.Increasing his fortune
d.Working on his private business

According to the passage,John Quincy Adams"dedicated his life to public service."Therefore,you should choose answer(B)



  READING CONPREHENSION

   Algae is a primative form of life,a single-celled or simple multiple celled organism that is able to conduct the process of photosynthesis.It generally found in water but can also be found elsewhere,growing on such surfaces as rocks or trees.The various types of algae are classified according to their pigmentation,or coloration.

        Blue-green algae,or Cyanophyta,can can grow at very high temperatures and under high-intensity light.This is a microspocic type of algae,and some species consist of only one cell.Blue-gree algae is the oldest form of life with with photosinthetic capabilities,and fossilized remains of this type of algae more than 3,4 billion years old have been found in parts of Africa.

        Green algae,or Chanophyta,is generly found in fresh water.It produces on the surfaces of enclosed bodies of water such as ponds or lakes and has the appearance of a fuzzy green coanting on the water.In large quantities,this type of algae may reproduce enough to give a green color to an entire lake.

        Brown algae,or Phaeophyta,grows in shallow,temperate water.This type of algae is the largest in size and is most recognizable as a type of seaweed;kelp is a type of brown algae that has grown to lengths of up to 200 feet.Its long stalks can be enmeshed on the ocean floor,or it can float freely on the ocean's surface.

        Red algae,or Rhodopphyta,is a small,delicate organism found in the deep waters of the subtropics,where it often grows with coral.This type of algae has an essential role in the formation of coral reefs;it secretes lime from the seawater to foster the formation of limestone deposits.

1.What is the author's main purpose?

a.To show what color algae is

b.To differentiate the variuos classifications of algae

c.To describe where algae is found

d.To clarify the appearance of the different types of algae

2.Which of the following is NOT true about algae?

a.All types have only one cell.

b.It can be found out of water

c.It can use photosynthesis

d.It is not a relatively new form of life.

3.The word"pigmentation"in line 4 means.

a.size

b.shape

c.composition

d.color

4.The word"microscopic"in line 6 is closest in meaning to

a.mechanical

b.tiny

c.visual

d.bacterial

5.Algae remnants found in Africa are

a.still flourising

b.photogenic

c.extremely old

d.red in color

6.Green algae is generally found

a.on the ocean floor

b.on top of the water

c.throughout ponds and lakes

d.surrounding enclosed bodies of water

7.The word"coating"in line 10 could best be replaced by

a.clothing

b.covering

c.warmth

d.sweater

8.Brown algae would most likely be found

a.on trees

b.near green algae

c.on rocks

d.in the ocean

9.According to the passage,red algae is

a.sturdy

b.fuge

c.fragile

d.found in shallow water

10.It can be inferred from the passage that limestone deposits serve as the basis of 

a.coral reefs

b.red algae

c.subtropical seawater

d.secret passages

11.How is the information in the paragraph organized?

a.Various details supporting a theory are explored?

b.Various cvlassifications of a specific life form are described

c.Various stages of the chronological development of a life form are presented

d.Various elements that compose a certain life form are outlined

12.This passage would most probably be assigned reading in a course on

a.chemistry

b.physics

c.botany

d.zoology



READING COMPREHENSION

        Narcolepsy is a disease characterized by malfunctioning sleep mechanics.It can consist of a sudden and uncontrollable boat of sleep during daylight hours and disturbed sleep during nighttime hours.It occurs more often in men than in women,and it commonly makes its appearance during adolescence or young adulthood.At least a half million Americans are believed to be affected by narcolepsy.
        Narcolepsy can take a number of forms during daylight hours.One common symptom of the disease during daytime hours is a sudden attack of REM(rapid-eye movement)sleep during normal waking hours.This occurs in some people hundreds of times in single day,while others only have  rare occurrences.During a sleep attack,narcoleptics may experience automatic behaviour,even though asleep,they may continue automatically performing the activity they were involved in prior to falling asleep.They may,for example continue walking,or driving,or stirring a pot until the activity is interrupted by external forces.Others experience cataplexy during daytime hours;cataplexy involves a sudden loss of muscle tone that may cause the head to droop or the knees to wobble in conjuction with intense emotion or excitement.
        During sleep hours,narcolepsy can also manifest itself in a variety of ways.During the transitional phase that  precedes the onset of sleep,it is common for hallucinations to occur.These hallucinations,known as hypnagogic phenomena,consist of realistic perceptions of sights and sounds during the semi-conscious state between wakefulness and sleep.Narcoleptics may also  suffer from night wakening during sleep,resulting in extremely fragmented and restless sleep.Then ,upon walking,a narcoleptic may experience sleep paralysis,the inability to move,perhaps for several minutes,immediately after waking.

13.Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage?
a.A good Night's Sleep
b.A Cure for Narcolepsy
c.An Unusual Sleep
d.Hallucinations during Sleep
14.The word"malfunctioning"in line 1 is closest in meaning to
a.improperly working
b.regularly waking
c.incorrectly classifying
d.harshly interpreting
15.At which of the following ages would a person be most likely to develop narcolepsy?
a.10
b.20
c.30
d.40
16.Approximately how many narcoleptics are there in the United States?
a.Fewer than 500.000
b.More than 500.000
c.Fewer than 1,500.000
d.More than 1,500.000
17.Which of the following would be most likely to occur during daily activities?
a.Automatic behaviour
b.Hallucinations
c.Night wakening
d.Sleep paralysis
18.Which of the following involves a complete collapse?
a.Automatic behaviour
b.Cataplexy
c.Hallucinations
d.REM sleep
19.Which of the following would be most likely to occur during daily activities?
a.Automatic behavior
b.Hallucinations
c.Night wakening
d.Sleep paralysis
20.When would hypnagogic phenomena most likely occur?
a.Just after going to bed
b.In the middle of the night
c.Soon after waking
d.After getting up
21.Where in the passage does the author describe what seems to precipitate a sudden loss of muscle tone?
a.Lines 12-14
b.Lines 14-15
c.Lines 16-17
d.Lines 20-22

reference:
LONGMAN PREPARATION COURSE FOR TOEFL TEST
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