HAST Reading Comprehension

Question 1

A passage states: 'The Amazon rainforest produces about 20% of the world's oxygen.' What is the best title for this passage?

Accepted Answer

The Vital Role of the Amazon Rainforest

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Oxygen Production Worldwide

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Deforestation in South America

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Climate Change Effects

Question 2

A story says: 'Maya hesitated at the door, then took a deep breath and knocked.' What does this best suggest about Maya?

Accepted Answer

She was nervous but determined

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She was angry

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She was happy

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She was lost

Question 3

The author writes: 'Unlike its predecessor, the new model is both lighter and faster.' What does 'predecessor' mean?

Accepted Answer

The earlier model it replaced

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A competing product

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A newer version

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A design prototype

Question 4

A passage describes an inventor who failed 1,000 times before succeeding. The author's main purpose is most likely to:

Accepted Answer

Inspire readers to persist through failure

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Explain the history of a technology

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Warn readers about the risks of inventing

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Describe the inventor's childhood

Question 5

A paragraph ends: 'The council voted unanimously.' What does 'unanimously' mean?

Accepted Answer

With everyone in agreement

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With a narrow majority

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With one dissenting vote

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After a long debate

Question 6

A text reads: 'The scientist's hypothesis was supported by three independent experiments.' What can be concluded?

Accepted Answer

The hypothesis is well supported by evidence

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The hypothesis is proven absolutely correct

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Only one experiment was conducted

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The results were inconclusive