【正文】 What does the passage mainly discuss? (A) The function of the voice in performance (B) The connection between voice and personality (C) Communication styles (D) The production of speech 35. What does the author mean by staring that, At interpersonal levels, tone may reflect ideas and feelings over and above the words chosen (lines 910)? (A) Feelings are expressed with different words than ideas are. (B) The tone of voice can cany information beyond the meaning of words. (C) A high tone of voice reflects an emotional munication. (D) Feelings are more difficult to express than ideas. 36. The word Here in line 10 refers to (A) interpersonal interactions (B) the tone (C) ideas and feelings (D) words chosen 37. The word derived in line 15 is closest in meaning to (A) discussed (B) prepared (C) registered (D) obtained 38. Why does the author mention artistic, political, or pedagogic munication in line 17? (A) As examples of public performance (B) As examples of basic styles of munication (C) To contrast them to singing (D) To introduce the idea of selfimage 39. According to the passage, an exuberant tone of voice, may be an indication of a person39。s skills, personality, and ability to create empathy will determine the success of artistic, political, or pedagogic munication. Second, the voice gives psychological clues to a person39。 nests provide information useful for artificial incubation. 12. The word They in line 2 refers to (A) aviculturists (B)birds (C)eggs (D) rates 13. According to paragraph 2, when the temperature of the sides and bottom of the egg are cooler than the top, then (A) there may be a good chance for successful incubation (B) the embryo will not develop normally (C) the incubating parent moves the egg to a new position. (D) the incubation process is slowed down 14. According to paragraph 2, sticks, rocks, or dirt are used to (A) soften the bottom of the nest for the newly hatched chick (B) hold the nest together (C) help lower the temperature at the bottom of the nest (D) make the nest bigger 15. According to paragraph 2, the construction of the nest allows water to (A) provide a beneficial source of humidity in the nest (B) loosen the materials at the bottom of the nest (C) keep the nest in a clean condition (D) touch the bottom of the eggs 16. All of the following are part of a parrot39。s merchants generally prospered was because the surrounding area was undergoing tremendous economic and demographic growth. They did their business, after all, in the capital city of the province. Not only did they cater to the governor and his circle, but citizens from all over the colony came to the capital for legislative sessions of the assembly and council and the meetings of the courts of justice. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? (A) Philadelphia39。 side ? (A) Merchants had a strong impact on economic expansion. (B) Economic forces allowed merchants to prosper. (C) Merchants had to work together to achieve economic independence (D) Specialty shops near large markets were more likely to be economically successful. 10. The word undergoing in line 22 is closest in meaning to (A) requesting (B) experiencing (C) repeating (D) including Questions 1122 Avicolturists, people who raise birds for mercial sale, have not yet learned how to simulate the natural incubation of parrot eggs in the wild. They continue to look for better ways to increase egg production and to improve chick survival rates. line When parrots incubate their eggs in the wild, the temperature and humidity of the (5) nest are controlled naturally. Heat is transferred from the bird39。 (2) thread, a pencil shape formed by rolling soil between the palms。s (A) general physical health (B) personality (C) ability to municate (D) vocal quality 40. According to the passage, an overconfident front may hide (A) hostility (B) shyness (C) friendliness (D) strength 41. The word drastically in line 24 is closest in meaning to (A) frequently (B) exactly (C) severely (D) easily 42. The word evidenced in line 25 is closest in meaning to (A) questioned (B) repeated (C) indicated (D) exaggerated 43. According to the passage, what does a constricted and harsh voice indicate? (