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Subject: Bella Italia reservation
Dear Ms. Green,
This concerns your table reservation for 4 at Bella Italia Restaurant for December 5 at 7:00 P.M. Since you made your reservation more than two weeks ago, the $10.00 charge at the door for the night's live musical entertainment is waived.
Thank you,
Anthony Russos
11. How many people will dine with Ms. Green?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
12. What will Ms. Green not be charged for?
(A) Canceling the reservation
(B) Rescheduling the reservation
(C) Listening to live music
(D) Inviting additional guests
LIBRARY COMPUTER RESERVATION SYSTEM
Name: _________________________
Library Card Number: _________________________
Computer Station Preference:
Basic (Internet only)
Premium (Full software access)
Requested Date: _________________________
Time Slot:
9-11 A.M.
11 A.M.-1 P.M.
1-3 P.M.
3-5 P.M.
Maximum reservation time: 2 hours per day. Premium stations require advance booking and may be reserved up to one week in advance. Basic stations are available on a first-come first-served basis same day only. Late arrival (more than 15 minutes) results in automatic cancellation. Photo ID required at check-in.
13. What is this form used for?
(A) Applying for a new library card
(B) Reporting problems with library computers
(C) Booking time to use library computers
(D) Requesting software installation on computers
14. How far in advance can someone reserve a Premium station?
(A) The same day only
(B) Up to one week ahead
(C) Up to one month ahead
(D) Up to two weeks in advance
15. What happens if someone arrives 20 minutes late for their reservation?
(A) They can still use the computer for the remaining time.
(B) They must pay an additional fee.
(C) Their reservation is automatically canceled.
(D) They are moved to a Basic station instead.
Academic Passage: Ancient Egyptian Medicine
"Ancient Egyptian medicine was advanced for its time and laid the foundation for many modern practices. Egyptians believed the body was a system of channels similar to the Nile River. Illness was thought to be caused by blockages in these channels, like a blocked canal causing flooding. Treatments focused on unblocking channels using herbal remedies and physical interventions. One significant contribution of Egyptian medicine was surgical techniques. Ancient s describe procedures like the removal of tumors and the setting of broken bones. They also record practices like cleaning wounds and disinfecting medical instruments. This suggests that Egyptian doctors understood the connection between cleanliness and preventing infections, a concept widely accepted only much later in history.
In addition to surgery, Egyptians were skilled in pharmacology. They used substances like honey and willow bark to treat ailments. Modern science has validated some ancient remedies; for example, willow bark contains salicin, a precursor to aspirin, with pain-relieving properties. While Egyptians demonstrated an impressive body of knowledge, Egyptian medicine was also intertwined with religion. Many treatments involved prayers and rituals to invoke the favor of the gods. This blend of empirical practice and spiritual belief shows the complexity of ancient Egyptian medicine."
16. The author mentions "a blocked canal causing flooding" to explain
(A) the importance of the Nile River for Egyptian culture
(B) the ancient Egyptians' idea of why humans became sick
(C) the wide variety of illnesses common in ancient Egypt
(D) the connection between agriculture and medicine
17. The passage suggests that which of the following was a surprising achievement of ancient Egyptian medicine?
(A) Its procedures improved greatly over time
(B) It understood the importance of cleanliness in preventing infections
(C) Its use of Nile River water was often successful
(D) Its understanding of the cause of illnesses was largely accurate
18. Why does the author discuss the use of willow bark?
(A) To suggest that some ancient remedies could be harmful
(B) To explain the invention of aspirin
(C) To highlight the variety of natural remedies available in Egypt
(D) To show that some ancient Egyptian remedies were effective
19. The word "invoke" in the passage is closest in meaning to
(A) request
(B) understand
(C) increase
(D) express
(A) Doctors were trained by religious authorities
(B) Religious beliefs limited the kinds of medicine that could be used
(C) Prayers and rituals were often a part of medical treatment
(D) Doctors were thought to have special connections to the gods