ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Reading Social Studies Texts Practice Test 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Read the passage: 'The Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 to 1865. One of the main causes was the disagreement over slavery. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which declared enslaved people in Confederate states to be free.' What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
- It ended the Civil War
- It declared enslaved people in Confederate states free (Correct answer)
- It created the three branches of government
- It gave women the right to vote
Correct answer: It declared enslaved people in Confederate states free
The passage directly states that the Emancipation Proclamation 'declared enslaved people in Confederate states to be free.'
Question 2: Read the passage: 'The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. It has nine justices, including one Chief Justice. The Supreme Court has the power to decide if laws follow the Constitution. Its decisions affect all Americans.' How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
- Seven
- Twelve
- Nine (Correct answer)
- Five
Correct answer: Nine
The passage states clearly that the Supreme Court 'has nine justices, including one Chief Justice.'
Question 3: Read the passage: 'The Declaration of Independence was written in 1776. Thomas Jefferson was its main author. It announced that the thirteen American colonies were separating from British rule. It stated that all people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.' Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
- George Washington
- Benjamin Franklin
- Thomas Jefferson (Correct answer)
- John Adams
Correct answer: Thomas Jefferson
The passage identifies Thomas Jefferson as the main author of the Declaration of Independence.
Question 4: Read the passage: 'The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s was a struggle for equal rights for African Americans. Leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. organized peaceful protests to fight against racial discrimination. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 made it illegal to discriminate based on race, color, or religion.' What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 do?
- It gave African Americans the right to vote for the first time
- It made racial and religious discrimination illegal (Correct answer)
- It ended the Civil War
- It created new public schools for African Americans
Correct answer: It made racial and religious discrimination illegal
The passage states that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 'made it illegal to discriminate based on race, color, or religion.'
Question 5: Read the passage: 'Taxes are money collected by the government from citizens and businesses. The government uses tax money to pay for public services such as roads, schools, and emergency services. In the United States, citizens are required by law to pay federal income taxes each year.' What does the government use tax money for?
- To pay government workers' personal expenses
- To fund public services like roads and schools (Correct answer)
- To send money to other countries
- To pay for private businesses
Correct answer: To fund public services like roads and schools
The passage states that the government uses tax money 'to pay for public services such as roads, schools, and emergency services.'
Question 6: Read the passage: 'The United States Census is a count of everyone living in the country. It is conducted every ten years. The census collects information about the population, including age, race, and where people live. This data helps the government decide how to distribute resources and how many representatives each state gets in Congress.' How often is the US Census conducted?
- Every year
- Every five years
- Every ten years (Correct answer)
- Every twenty years
Correct answer: Every ten years
The passage clearly states the census 'is conducted every ten years.'
ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Reading Social Studies Texts Practice Test 2
Read the passage: 'The Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 to 1865.
One of the main causes was the disagreement over slavery.
President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which declared enslaved people in Confederate states to be free.' What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?