TOEFL COMPLETE COURSE READING 4

TOEFL COMPLETE COURSE

READING 4

Questions 31-40

It has been noted that, traditionally, courts have granted divorces on fault grounds; one spouse is deemed to be at fault in causing the divorce. More and more today, however, divorces are being granted on a no-fault basis.

Proponents of no-fault divorce argue that when a marriage fails, it is rarely the case that one marriage partner is completely to blame and the other blameless. A failed marriage is much more often the result of mistakes by both partners.

Another argument in favour of no-fault divorce is that proving fault in court, in a public arena, is a destructive process that only serves to lengthen the divorce process and that dramatically increases the negative feelings present in divorce. If a couple can reach a decision without first deciding which partner is to blame, the divorce settlement can be negotiated more easily and equitably and the postdivorce healing process can begin more rapidly.

31	What does the passage mainly discuss? A.       Traditional grounds for divorce B.       Who is at fault in a divorce C.       Why no-fault divorces are becoming more common D.       The various reasons for divorces	36	The passage states that a public trial to prove the fault of one spouse can A.       be satisfying B.       lead to a shorter divorce process C.       reduce negative feelings D.       be a harmful process
32	The word “spouse”  in line 2 is closest in meaning to a A.       judge B.       problem C.       divorce decree D.       marriage partner	37	Which of the following is NOT listed in this passage as an argument in favour of no-fault divorce A.      Rarely is only one marriage partner to blame for a divorce. B.      A no-fault divorce generally costs less in legal fees. C.      Finding fault in a divorce increases negative feelings. D.      A no-fault divorce settlement is generally easier to negotiate
33	According to the passage, no-fault divorces A.       are on the increase B.       are the traditional form of divorce C.       are less popular than they used to be D.       were granted more in the past	38	The word “present” in line 9 could most easily be replaced by A.      existing B.      giving C.      introducing D.      resulting
34	It is implied in the passage that A.       there recently has been a decrease in no-fault divorces B.       not all divorces today are no-fault divorces C.       a no-fault divorce is not as equitable as a fault divorce D.       people recover more slowly from a no-fault divorce	39	The word “settlement” in line 10 is closest in meaning to A.      development B.      serenity C.      discussion D.      agreement
35	The word “Proponents” in line 4 is closest in meaning to which of the following? A.       Advocates B.       Recipients C.       Authorities D.       Enemies	40	The tone of this passage is A.      emotional B.      enthusiastic C.      expository D.      reactionary

ANSWER KEY

31.    C

32.    D

33.    A

34.    B

35.    A

36.    D

37.    B

38.    A

39.    D

40.    C