Reading Comprehension TOEFL Exams 141

TOEFL Exams: Reading Comprehension - Lesson 141 (Đọc hiểu - TOEFL - Bài 141)

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In west-central New York State there is a group of eleven long, narrow lakes known as the Finger Lakes. These lakes have been aptly named because of their resemblance to the fingers of a hand. Two of the largest of the Finger Lakes, Seneca and Cayuga, exemplify the selection 5 of the name: Seneca is 37 miles long and 4 miles across at its widest point, and Cayuga is 40 miles long and 2 miles across. Although scientists are uncertain as to how these lakes were formed, most believe that glacial ice forged out the valleys to a depth well below sea level, and with the melting of the glaciers the lakes were formed.

1. How could the Finger Lakes be described?
(A) As basically circular
(B) As all the same size
(C) As tiny
(D) As long and thin
2. According to the passage, why are these lakes known as Finger Lakes?
(A) They are the same size as fingers.
(B) Their shape is similar to a finger's.
(C) Their composition is the same as a finger's.
(D) There are as many lakes as there are fingers.
3. Why does the author mention Seneca and Cayuga Lakes?
(A) They are the only two Finger Lakes.
(B) They are the two largest lakes in the United States.
(C) They are good examples of long and narrow Finger Lakes.
(D) They are long and wide.
4. The passage implies that Seneca Lake is
(A) a constant 4 miles wide
(B) at least 4 miles wide at each point
(C) wider than it is long
(D) narrower than 4 miles at certain points
5. What do most scientists believe caused the formation of the Finger Lakes?
(A) The sea level decreased.
(B) Heavy rainfalls flooded the area.
(C) The melted glaciers carved out the valleys.
(D) Glaciers cut into the land and then melted to fill the valleys.
6. What is the tone of this passage?
(A) Informative
(B) Accusatory
(C) Humorous
(D) Calculating