Reading Practice Test # 1.9 passage 2

Questions 14-17

The Reading Passage has ﬁve paragraphs, A-E.
Choose the correct heading for paragraphs B-E from the headings below.
Write the correct number, i-vii, in boxes 14-17
List of Headings
i.     Seeking the transmission of radio signals from planets
ii.    Appropriate responses to signals from other civilizations
iii.   Vast distances to Earth’s closest neighbors
iv.   Assumptions underlying the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence
v.    Reasons for the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence
vi.   Knowledge of extra-terrestrial life forms
vii. Likelihood of life on other planets

Example                              Answer
Paragraph A                              v

14. Paragraph B

15. Paragraph C

16. Paragraph D

17. Paragraph E

Question 18-20

Answer the questions below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 18-20.

18. What is the life expectancy of Earth?

19. What kind of signals from other intelligent civilizations are SETI scientists searching for?

20. How many stars are the world’s most powerful radio telescopes searching?

Questions 21-26

Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer in Reading Passage?
For the Statements, 21-26, choose:
YES if the statement agrees with the information
NO if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
21. Alien civilizations may be able to help the human race to overcome serious problems.

22. SETI scientists are trying to find a life form that resembles humans in many ways.

23. The Americans and Australians have co-operated on joint research projects.

24. So far SETI scientists have picked up radio signals from several stars.

25. The NASA project attracted criticism from some members of Congress.

26. If a signal from outer space is received, it will be important to respond promptly.

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