TOEFL practice - Advanced English - sea cucumberOnline version Choose the option A, B, C or D by Amilcar Moisés Parada Granados EDUC 1 8. What does the passage mainly discuss? a (A) The reason for the sea cucumber's name b (B) What makes the sea cucumber unusual c (C) How to identify the sea cucumber d (D) Places where the sea cucumber can be found 2 9. In line 3, the word "bizarre" is closest meaning to a (A) odd b (B) marine c (C) simple d (D) rare 3 10. According to the Passage, why is the shape of sea cucumbers important? a (A) It helps them to digest their food b (B) It helps them to protect themselves from danger. c (C) It makes it easier for them to move through the mud. d (D) It makes them attractive to fish. 4 11. The words "this faculty" in line 20 refer to the sea cucumber's ability to a (A) squeeze into crevices b (B) devour all available food in a short time c (C) suck up mud or sand d (D) live at a low metabolic rate 5 12. The fourth paragraph of the passage Primarily discusses a (A) the reproduction of sea cucumbers b (B) the food sources of sea cucumbers c (C) the eating habits of sea cucumbers d (D) threats to sea cucumbers' existence 6 13. The phrase "casts off" in line 24 is closest in meaning to a (A) grows again b (B) grabs c (C) gets rid of d (D) uses as a weapon 7 14. Of all the characteristics of the sea cucumber, which of the following seems to fascinate the author most? a (A) What it does when threatened. b (B) Where it lives c (C) How it hides from predators d (D) What it eats. 8 15. Compared with other sea creatures the sea cucumber is very a (A) dangerous b (B) intelligent c (C) strange d (D) fat 9 16. What can be inferred about the defense mechanisms of the sea cucumber? a (A) They are very sensitive to surrounding stimuli. b (B) They are almost useless. c (C) They require group cooperation. d (D) They are similar to those of most sea creatures. 10 17. Which of the following would NOT cause a sea cucumber to release its internal organs into the water? a (A) A touch b (B) Food c (C) Unusually warm water d (D) Pollution 11 18. Which of the following is an example of behavior comparable with the sea cucumber living at a low metabolic rate? a (A) An octopus defending itself with its tentacles b (B) A bear hibernating in the winter c (C) A pig eating constantly d (D) A parasite living on its host's blood.
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