TAILIEUCHUNG - Toefl preparation for the computer and paper test part 41

While reviewing the Pre-Tests, you should encourage students to determine in which areas they are weak and need more practice-While reviewing ihe Post-Tests, you should emphasize the skills and strategies involved in determining the correct answer to each question- While reviewing the Complete Tests, you should emphasize overall strategies for the complete test and, of course, take this one final opportunity to review the variety of individual skills and strategies taught throughout the course. | 384 READING PASSAGE THREE Questions 8 11 The Golden Age of Railroads refers to the period from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of World War I when railroads flourished and in fact maintained a near monopoly in mass transportation in the United States. One of the significant developments during the period Line was the notable increase in uniformity particularly through the standardization of track gauge 5 and time. At the end of the Civil War only about half of the nation s railroad track was laid at what is now the standard gauge of meters much of the rest particularly in the southern states had a gauge. During the postwar years tracks were converted to the gauge and by June 1 1886 the standardization of tracks was completed resulting in increased efficiency and 10 economy in the rail system. A further boon to railroad efficiency was the implementation of standard time in 1883. With the adoption of standard time four time zones were established across the country thus simplifying railroad scheduling and improving the efficiency of railroad service. 8. Click on the drawing that shows the period of the Golden Age of Railroads. A B CIVIL WAR WORLD WARI CIVIL WAR WORLD WARI c CIVIL WORLD WAR WARI L D CIVIL WORLD WAR WARI 1 9. According to the passage the Golden Age of Railroads A was a result of World War I B was a period when most of . mass transportation was controlled by the railroads C resulted in a decrease in uniformity of track gauge D resulted in standardization of train stations 10. The passage mentions that which of the following occurred as a result of uniformity of track gauge A The Civil War B Improved economy in the transportation system C Standardization of time zones D Railroad schedules 11. The passage indicates that standard time was implemented A before the Civil War B on June 1 1886 C after World War I D before standardized track gauge was established throughout the United States READING QUESTIONS Paper and .

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