ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Reading Social Studies Texts Practice Test 7

Question 1

Read the passage: 'The United States Constitution is the highest law of the land. It was written in 1787 and has been changed, or amended, 27 times. The Constitution sets up the structure of the federal government and protects the rights of citizens.' How many times has the Constitution been amended?

Accepted Answer

27 times

Answer

The passage clearly states that the Constitution 'has been changed, or amended, 27 times.'

Question 2

Read the passage: 'The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s was a struggle by African Americans to end racial discrimination and gain equal rights. Leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. used peaceful protests to bring attention to injustice. The movement led to important laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964.' What was the goal of the Civil Rights Movement?

Accepted Answer

To end racial discrimination and gain equal rights

Answer

The passage states the Civil Rights Movement was 'a struggle by African Americans to end racial discrimination and gain equal rights.'

Question 3

Read the passage: 'The United States is made up of 50 states and one federal district, Washington D.C. Each state has its own government and laws, but all states must follow the US Constitution. The federal government handles issues that affect the whole country, such as national defense and foreign policy.' What does the federal government handle?

Accepted Answer

Issues that affect the whole country, such as national defense

Answer

The passage states that 'the federal government handles issues that affect the whole country, such as national defense and foreign policy.'

Question 4

Read the passage: 'Taxes are money that citizens and businesses pay to the government. The government uses tax money to pay for public services like roads, schools, police, and fire departments. In the United States, people pay taxes to local, state, and federal governments.' According to the passage, what do governments use tax money for?

Accepted Answer

To pay for public services like roads and schools

Answer

The passage states that 'the government uses tax money to pay for public services like roads, schools, police, and fire departments.'

Question 5

Read the passage: 'The American Revolution began in 1775 when the thirteen colonies fought for independence from Britain. On July 4, 1776, colonial leaders signed the Declaration of Independence, announcing that the colonies were a free and independent nation. This date is now celebrated as Independence Day.' What happened on July 4, 1776?

Accepted Answer

Colonial leaders signed the Declaration of Independence

Answer

The passage states that 'on July 4, 1776, colonial leaders signed the Declaration of Independence, announcing that the colonies were a free and independent nation.'

ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Practice Test

ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Practice Test

ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Reading Social Studies Texts Practice Test 7