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This is it! The final examination
President Carter, in his energy address to the nation,
stressed the energy crisis as the major problem confronting
the nation. Yet, almost unbelievably, many reports are being
written stating that there is really no critical shortage of oil
now. Some of these reports even say that the oil companies are
pretending there is a shortage so that they can reap huge
profits. This fact or fiction of an oil shortage must be resolved
so that severe conservation measures will be accepted by the
people.
24. The writer of this article believes:
A. There really is a severe energy crisis.
B. President Carter is unaware of the energy crisis.
C. Oil companies are causing the energy crisis.
D. People are prepared to accept severe conservation
measures.
Human beings have traveled a great road. They have
evolved from a primitive tribal state to the sophisticated,
expansive human beings of today. Because they have
consumed a large portion of the world’s natural resources,
they shall again in the future, as in past, be compelled to live in
closer contact with fellow human beings.
25. The writer:
A. is extremely critical of human beings.
B. is certain that human beings will be more sophisticated in
the future.
C. believes that tribal human beings were better than
modern human beings.
D. feels that the evolution of human beings is a cycle.
IDENTIFY SOURCE TO OBTAIN
INFORMATION ON A TOPIC
26. If you want to find out what the word television means,
you should look:
A. in the yellow pages.
B. in the newspaper.
C. in the dictionary.
D. in the TV Guide.
27. You need a job. The place to look is:
A. in the telephone directory.
B. in the encyclopedia.
C. in the want ads.
D. in the almanac.
28. If you wanted to order something, you would use a (an);
A. catalog.
B. encyclopedia.
C. atlas.
D. dictionary.
29. You are going to travel to Tallahassee. You want to know
if you should take a warm coat. You should consult:
A. a newspaper.
B. an atlas.
C. a telephone directory.
D. a catalog.
30. You want to plan a trip to New Orleans. In order to find
the best route, you would use:
A. a telephone directory.
B. an atlas
C. a newspaper
D. an encyclopedia.
USE INDEX CROSS-REFERENCES
TO FIND INFORMATION
Directions: Use the following sample catalog index to
answer questions 31-35.
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" Rug» 175*177 CW'C# .155.157
Abrasives SAo<*r>g ?6 Stoppers Women* Sfwing Machmg . 57
Acetylene Welder i 16 147 Shop 3.4 74
Adhesives Pipe •*! Beds IS?. IS4, IIS Storage . .155
Agricultural Equipment Bedspreads Tod 3
35 39 197 706 211 WoN 59 40
Air Brushes ?9 770 771 Doors 4f
■‘Oeaners Flrc tionic Men s 95 97
9 Brits. Women * Calculators and
Compressor* ?9 134.140 Supplies. Hectramc
tmp*f I Took 71 Bern h Grinder * and
Pumps Auto 47 Accessories 14,71 '*'9
Tools 71 Bernh sa*s Blades Calipers l|
A.ness Sprayers 70 10 11 Camper Tires 43
Alarm cio< k s s7 ?06 Bench Vises 1 17 Canopy Covers Bed
Alarms Fur (I Benches Organ 71 70* 707.210.711
Alarm* Tree/er 75 Bern hr*, vanity 'Si Canopy Curtain*. Bed
AN <n One Cor %ctr «> Rcnvhcs Work 4 14 706,707
147 150 !sl, i Beverage Glasses '9l Cardhoard Tat>»es i»9
Amplifier* Sound Beverage Set* '9l Carpenter* Ck>the%
Svktfm Auto 40 B- told Door* 4N 49 9| 99
AnaUrer* Auto 4' BiKe* Ekerose 166 Carpet Cleaning
Anchors Rug B.* Unit I, 675 Supplies 54.51 175
Antenna* Radio 76 B'tk Molding Cutter 14 Carpet Sweepers 5?
Anti-*k.d Rug Bat king Bi»* Router 1
17s Blades Oo;er .34.37 -
Apr on\ Men * ?, 17 B'ades Saw urn
An Welder * if. 10 »7 IS ?S »uCi
Atnietn Snlns Met * Blanket Chests Hi
107 Blanket* Automatic ini jZi
Attache Case* St . 774 *
Auger* Dra#e 19 Blanket* Bod 1
Auto Repa.r Tods 704.705.7*1 _ -
i jo ,’j Jt 219 113 lit c» rr '» rj Oar»age Can
Aula S.<ppi.fi .0 ip Bln.arj M.iifs , 47
Woman* l?». 177 CM'«l».i W,.#r
BBloLvav Minpi. F ' tr F
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200 701
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s.r*i 50 SI th.itlrans 104 Morage I*3
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Bplnlup Poors Vv y Pl Won»nt _ Tr “ c * ,-JJ
Batntuh l.’»r»e*’ii e* J 9 So ppprf J?7. 150 Chma Cabinets ’■*
Wamtyp* v 0 5 )*| Ctvse's 17,24.2$
Baiter r»s T»«* *pr 7 Tee- Mates ’nj C*rcu»»r S«ws an®
Ba**e't thargr*'* 4; p. rAO it' cs 122 Supples S. 19
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704 ?0 K .. ■ Ckpper* Pet 30
.’?? ?.'1 BUILDING C*gcA Radios . 70
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’ Headt -a t* 4/ 69 Ltosef Poor I,
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if 9 « Ri P T o J 5 Cothes Hampers ..,^..20i
• Pens l R **' Bade* Oe»hes Steamers sft
* P oAtasf* J 9 37 Clothes Washers
.04, 205 P • Beds *l2 S
j 4 1 • B 'ting* B-*ey 1 08
Prkoas. * ?; Bus Case* li
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, 6 0 h \ Juniors 135
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31. On which of the following pages would you find cases for
pillows?
A. 39
B. 57
C. 83
D. 204
32. How many different pages are there which show shirts
for women?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. None
33. Where would you look to find a heater for your car?
A. 34, 47
B. 40-46
C. 78
D. 1, 20-24, 28
34. Where would you look to find a machine to strengthen
your muscles?
A. 24
B. 147, 150, 151
C. 47-49
D. 167
35. Which of the following Items is not listed In the sample
catalog?
A. quilts
B. tool chests
C. automobiles
D. sewing machine cabinets
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USE HIGHWAY AND CITY MAPS
36. There are two towns between Interstate Highways 75 and
295. What are their names?
A. Merryville and Junction City
B. Main City and Cross Town
C. Cross Town and l.ee City
D. Junction City and Cross Town
37. What is the name of the trail?
A. Merryville’s Trail
B. Explorer’s Trail
C. Willsburg’s Trail
D. Kingstown’s Trail
38. What is the name of the river north of Willsburg?
A. Junction River
B. Cross River
C. Flow River
D. Explorer’s River
39. What is the name of the mountain peak?
A. Kingstown's Peak
B. Capeville’s Peak
C. King's Mountain
D. Lee City’s Mountain
40. What is the name of the state capital?
A. Willsburg
B. Main City
C. Junction City
D. Merryville
41. Which city is west of Capeville?
A. Lee City
B. Kingstown
C. Smalls Town
D. Main City
INCLUDE NECESSARY INFORMATION
IN LETTERS
42. Choose the letter which Includes all of the specific
Information.
“Write to the Continental Moving Company giving them
directions to your summer cabin. Tell them to turn off
Highway 75 at Route 234 and go east 10 miles to Brook Lane.
Cabin No. 31 is at the top of the hill. Have them place the
furniture in the living room.”
A. Dear Sir:
Our summer cabin, No. 31, can be reached from Highway 75.
It is at the top of the hill.
B. Dear Sir:
Deliver the furniture to our cabin, No. 31, and place it in the
living room. The cabin can be reached by turning off Highway
75 and going east on Route 234 for 10 miles. The cabin is at the
lop of the hill on Brook Lane.
C. Dear Sir;
The furniture is to be brought to our cabin and left in the
living room. If you go down Highway 75 to Route 234, you will
have no trouble finding the cabin. It is at the top of the hill.
D. Dear Sir:
Deliver the furniture to our cabin, No. 31. The cabin can be
reached by turning off Highway 75 and going east on Route 234
for 10 miles. The cabin is at the top of the hill on Brook Lane.
43. Read the Information below that is to be Included in a
letter. After reading the letters that follow, choose the letter
that has only the correct, necessary information.
"Alan, the calculator is not working correctly, and our entire
department is being slowed down. Write to the Missouri
Calculator Company and ask where we should send the
calculator to be repaired. Also ask how long it will take and if
we are covered by a guarantee. Then phone the Simmons
Business Corporation to arrange for a rental calculator.’’
A. Dear Sir;
Our entire department is being slowed down because our
calculator is broken. We would like to know where to have it
fixed and how long it will take.
B. Dear Sir:
Our calculator is broken. Where should we send it? How long
will it take? Are we covered by a guarantee? We would like
also to rent a calculator to use in the meantime.
C. Dear Sir:
Our calculator is broken and we would like to know where to
have it fixed and how long it will take. Also, could you tell us
how much it will cost?
D. Dear Sir:
Our calculator is broken. We would like to know where to
send it and how long the repairs will take. Also, are we covered
by a guarantee?
44. Read the information below that is to be Included in a
letter. After reading the letters that follow, choose the letter
that has only the correct, necessary information.
“Sam, send a letter to Jason’s U-Rent One reserving a car
for the week of September 3rd. Ask for a compact. The last car
we rented was too big. It guzzled gas and almost broke me. Tell
them to send the contract insurance forms right away.”
A. Dear Sir:
I would like to reserve a small car for the week of September
3rd. The larger car 1 rented last time was too expensive to run.
Send the contract and insurance forms right away.
B. Dear Sir:
Please reserve a compact car for the week of September 3.
Also send the forms as soon as possible. A larger car uses too
much gas.
C. Dear Sir:
Please reserve a car for me for the week of September
3rd. I would like the contract and insurance forms sent to me
right away.
D. Dear Sir:
I want to reserve a compact car for the week of September
3rd. Send the contract and insurance forms as soon as possible.
45. Choose the letter which includes all of the specific
information.
“Write to the Apex TV Company telling them where their
delivery man can find the TV he is to pick up for repair. It is
covered with a blanket and placed in the garage behind the
storage cabinet.”
A. Gentlemen:
The TV set to be picked up for repair is covered and is in the
garage near the storage cabinet.
B. Gentlemen:
The TV set to be repaired is in the garage close to the storage
cabinet.
C. Gentlemen:
The TV set to be picked up for repair is covered with a
blanket and is standing behind the storage cabinet.
D. Gentlemen:
The TV set to be picked up for repair in is my garage behind
the storage cabinet. It is covered with a blanket.
46. Read the information below that is to be included in a
letter. After reading the letters that follow, choose the one that
has only the correct, necessary information.
“Write to the Hollywood Bowl and ask them to send you four
tickets at $4.00 each for the Big Band Concert on December 21,
1978. The same concert was given last month in Nashville and
was a great success. Tell them that you are enclosing a check
for $16.00.”
A. Gentlemen:
I heard about the Big Band Concert and want four tickets.
Enclosed is a check to cover all costs.
B. Gentlemen;
The Big Band Concert sounds great. I would like to reserve
tickets for it. Enclosed is a check. Please send the tickets as
soon as possible.
C. Gentlemen;
Please send me four tickets for the Big Band Concert on
December 21,1978. Enclosed is a check for $16.00.
D. Gentlemen:
Please reserve four tickets for me for the Big Band concert
on December 21, 1978. Many thanks.
47. Choose the letter that includes all of the information.
“Write to the Leather-All Company and order the wallet
advertised in Sunday’s newspaper. It is item No. 40355. Order
it in black pigskin. Ask for a catalog of other mail order
items.”
A. Gentlemen:
Please send me the black pigskin wallet, item No. 40355,
advertised in Sunday's paper. Also send a catalog of your mail
order products.
B. Gentlemen:
I would like the wallet advertised in Sunday’s newspaper. It
is item No. 40355, and I would like it in black leather. Please
send an order form for other mail order items.
C. Gentlemen;
Please send me a catalog of your mail order products as well
as the leather wallet advertised in Sunday’s newspaper.
D. Gentlemen:
Send me item No. 40355 and a mail order catalog so that I can
order any other leather items I need.
48. Choose the letter that includes all of the information.
“Write to the Chief of Police, Captain Hadman, inviting him
to speak to the social studies classes in honor of Law Day. Ask
him to speak on Thursday, March 17,1978 at 1:45 p.m., and ask
him to give you the title or topic of his speech so that you can
print a program. Have him write to you at school or call you at
home after 7 p.m. at 725-4002.”
A. Dear Captain Hadman:
We are celebrating Law Day in our social studies classes and
would like you to be our speaker. Please try to set aside
Thursday, March 17,1978. Let me know if you can come that
day. You may write to me at school or call me at home after 7
p.m., at 725-4002.
B. Dear Captain Hadman:
Our social studies classes would like you to speak to us on
Thursday, March 17, 1978 at 1:45 p.m. We are honoring Law
Day and would appreciate your choosing any topic you
consider appropriate. Please let us know if you can come and
what your exact topic will be. You can write to me at school or
call me at home after 7 p.m., at 725-4002.
C. Dear Captain Hadman;
Law Day is an important day which we celebrate at our
school. We would like you to discuss the topic of law with our
social studies classes. Please contact me personally to let me
know if you can come. You can write to me at the above
address or call me at home after 7 p.m. at 725-4002.
D. Dear Captain Hadman:
Our social studies classes would like you to share Law Day
with us on March 17,1978 at 1:45 p.m. The topic of the day can
be decided later. Please contact pie by writing to me at school
or calling me at home after 7 p.m, at 725-4002.
COMPLETE A CHECK AND ITS STUB
Directions; Read the following and answer each question
about the check.
No. 101 ’0 ,01
FIRST MIAMI BANK 070
HI .11
to tho
OrOor of_ 'iJ I l * l
Monio . . —ill
0670 1 / 0101 /|
HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL THURS., MAR 30, m«.
Emma Suarez bought two cook books on July 9, 1977, from
Walton Book Company. The total cost was $11.38.
Circle the correct letter.
49. Which of the following would be written in the space
marked 4 on the check?
A. 11 38-100
B. Emma Suarez
C. July 9, 1977
D. Eleven and 38-100
50. Which of the following would be written in the space
marked 2 on the check?
A. Emma Suarez
B. Walton Book Company
C. cook books
D. Eleven and 38-100
51. Which of the following would be written in the space
marked 3 on the check?
A. July 9, 1977
B. cook books
C. 11 38-100
D. books
Directions: Now look at Emma Suarez’s check stub below
and answer questions 52 and 53.
m
.<?) 19
TO_ <3l
dollars cents
BAL FOR D WSO
DEPOSITS
• •
TOTAL 141
THIS CHECK (5)
OTHER
DEDUCTIONS 161
| BAL FOR D (T)
52. Which of the following would be written in the space
marked 5 on the check stub?
A. 11.38
B. Walton Book Co.
C. 101
D. cook books
53. Where on the check stub would you write $38.12.
A. Line 1
B. Line 3
C. Line 4
D. Line 7
COMPLETE ACCURATELY
COMMON APPLICATION FORMS
Directions: Read the following information about a person
who is filling out a job application form. Then answer
questions 54-58.
Arnold Robert Pancheck is a seventeen year old student who
is applying for a job as a cashier in Burdine’s department
store. He has never done this kind of work before. He is not a
high school graduate but feels that he can learn how to do this
job. He will use his math teacher at Miami High, Mrs. Karen
Wright, as a reference.
APPLICATION
Name O’
Last First M.l.
Address _ _
Education
Last School Attended - ttl __
Graduated Yes ■ 131 Wn 14)
Position Desired _.(5)
Experience 16)
Personal Reference: Name .17) ... . _
Occupation
54. What should Arnold write on the line marked 5?
A. Yes
B. cashier
C. department store
O. math teacher
55. What should Arnold write on the line marked 8?
A. cashier
B. student
C. math teacher
D. applying
58. Where should Arnold write none?
A. Line 4
B. Line 2
C. The line marked Address.
D. Line 6
57 What should Arnold write on line 7?
A. Arnold Pancheck
B. Burdine’s
C. Karen Wright
D. Miami High
58. According to the form’s directions, how should Arnold
write his name?
A. Pancheck, Arnold Robert
B. Pancheck, Arnold R.
C. Arnold Robert Pancheck
D. Arnold R. Panchecl*
Answers
To Last Week’s Test
Infer the main idea of a selection. (Five out of six.)
1. D. 4. A.
2. B 5. A
3. C 8. B
Find specific information in a selection. (Four out of
five.)
7 - c 10. A
B 11. B
9. A
Infer the cause or effect of an action. (Four out of five.)
A 15. B
li: * “■ c
Identify facts and opinions. (Three out of four.)
17. D 19. B
18. C 20. D
Identify an unstated opinion. (Four out of five.)
21. D
22. C
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