READING (11) BUILDING SKILLS CAMBRIDGE PREPARATION FOR THE TOEFL® IBT TEST

 

CAMBRIDGE PREPARATION FOR THE TOEFL® IBT TEST BUILDING SKILLS READING (11)

 

EXERCISES R1-R3 Use Reading Exercises R1-R3 to practice understanding meaning from context EXERCISE R2 Choosing the best synonym Read each passage. Choose the letter of the word or phrase that best completes each of the sentences that follow it. Questions 13-18 Many laws that were passed in various states of the United States over the years are now out of date or seem ludicrous. For example, the laws in one state make it illegal for women to expose their ankles and for men to go without their guns. Obviously, these laws are broken daily. With current trends in fashion, every woman who walks down the street and goes to a beach or public swimming pool is committing crime. While it was once considered of the utmost importance that a man be armed and ready for action on the frontier, it is hardly necessary for a man to tote guns to work today. However, a man without a gun is also technically breaking the law.   13 The word ‘ludicrous’ is closest in meaning to A insipid B demeaning C ridiculous D incomprehensible 14 The word ‘expose’ is closest in meaning to A sprain B conceal C decorate D display

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