TSIA2 reading and writing practice

Mara placed her packed suitcase by the door. When the taxi sounded its horn, she crossed the room to straighten a photograph that was already level.

1. A.She cannot hear the taxi.
2. B.She is reluctant to leave.
3. C.She has forgotten to pack.
4. D.She dislikes the photograph.

Example answer: B

After a town planted shade trees along one street, summer pavement temperatures there were lower than on a nearby unshaded street. Researchers noted that the streets also differed in surface material.

1. A.To show that the trees had no effect.
2. B.To recommend replacing all streets.
3. C.To identify another possible influence on temperature.
4. D.To show that both streets had the same temperature.

Example answer: C

Text 1: A shared community garden succeeds when residents decide what to grow. Text 2: A shared community garden needs a reliable watering schedule and a clear division of work.

1. A.Text 1 rejects planning; Text 2 supports it.
2. B.Text 1 emphasizes participation; Text 2 emphasizes coordination.
3. C.Text 1 describes farming costs; Text 2 describes crop prices.
4. D.Text 1 opposes gardens; Text 2 supports them.

Example answer: B

(1) The museum introduced evening opening hours. (2) Many residents work during the day. (3) Weekend admissions had always been popular. (4) Attendance on weekday evenings soon grew.

1. A.Sentence 1
2. B.Sentence 2
3. C.Sentence 3
4. D.Sentence 4

Example answer: C

Walking through the exhibit, the ancient vase caught Lena’s attention.

1. A.Walking through the exhibit, Lena noticed the ancient vase.
2. B.The ancient vase, walking through the exhibit, caught Lena’s attention.
3. C.Walking through it, the exhibit’s ancient vase caught Lena’s attention.
4. D.Lena’s attention, walking through the exhibit, was caught by the vase.

Example answer: A