practical B. customary possible D. unusual how the violin became a renowned instrument C. the superiority of French violins internal structure and fingerboard C. thinner strings and a higher string tension were heavier B. produced softer tones were easier

A. practical B. customary

C. possible D. unusual

Question 32: The King’s 24 Violins is mentioned to illustrate____________. A. the competition in the 1600s between French and Italian orchestras

B. how the violin became a renowned instrument C. the superiority of French violins

D. why the violin was considered the only instrument suitable to be played by royalty Question 33: What is the main idea presented in paragraph 3? A. The violin is probably the best known and most widely distributed musical instrument in the world. B. The violin has been modified to fit its evolving musical functions. C. The violin had reached the height of its popularity by the middle of the eighteenth century. D. The technique of playing the violin has remained essentially the same since the 1600s. Question 34: The word they in paragraph 3 refers to___________. A. Civaldi and Tartini

B. internal structure and fingerboard C. thinner strings and a higher string tension

D. small changes Question 35: According to the passage, early violins were different from modem violins in that early violins

A. were heavier B. produced softer tones

C. were easier to play D. broke down more easily

Question 36: According to the passage, which of the following contributes to a dull sound being produced by a violin?

A. A long fingerboard B. A small bodyC. High string tension D. Thick strings

Question 37: All of the following are mentioned in the passage as contributing to the ability to play modern violin music EXCEPT_______. A. use of rare wood for the fingerboard and neck B. different ways to use the fingers to play very high notes C. more complicated techniques for the left hand D. minor alterations to the structure of the instrument Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct words for each of the following blanks. Pollutants are clogging up the atmosphere above our planet and trapping the suns heat. That makes our planet warmer, which causes glaciers to melt, crazy weather patterns to develop, and natural disasters spread like wildfires. But there are other consequences that people dont always associate with climate change. One surprising fact about global warming is that it makes people more aggressive. As the world gets hotter, tempers also get fierier. A new study found that violent crimes and even war become more likely as temperatures rise. Heart rates tend to be elevated in warm weather, so people are prepped for a physical response to a situation. That’s not to say were headed for a violent end as Earth warms up, though. Advances in everything from technology to health have sparked a decline in conflict. Its just that global warming might be slowing that decline. Question 38: What is trapping the sun’s heat? 4

C. Glaciers D. The atmosphere above our planet