12.Practice.Tests.for.the.SAT_2015-2016_1128p

Section 61
Practice Test One 83
Directions: The following passage is an early draft of an essay. Some parts of the passage need to be rewritten.
Read the passage and select the best answer for each question that follows. Some questions are about particular
sentences or parts of sentences and ask you to improve sentence structure or word choice. Other questions ask
you to consider organization and development. In choosing answers, follow the conventions of standard written
English.
Questions 30-35 are based on the following passage.
(1) There was one simple thing from my recent trip
to the Mohave Desert that amazed me. (2) At night,
millions of stars were clearly visible in a way they
never are at home. (3) When brilliant city lights shine
into the sky, they obstruct our view of the galaxy. ( 4)
Scientists have given this phenomenon a name, they
call it "light pollution."
(5) I am concerned about light pollution because I
think stargazing is an important intellectual and historical
pastime. (6) Looking at the night sky helps us
remember that we all inhabit the same planet in space.
(7) I have also enjoyed many evenings studying the
constellations, like so many humans throughout history,
and talking with my friends about ancient Greek
myths. (8) I hope people will be willing to improve
the situation, because light pollution is truly a growing
concern.
(9) The Internet lists some excellent solutions to
light pollution. (IO) For example, individuals can simply
turn off lights when they weren't using them. (11)
In some cities, local ordinances require people to install
lights that are directed down toward the ground. (12)
Lights around malls and used car lots don't need to
light up the whole sky just to advertise their products.
(13) I think that anyone who views the brilliant night
sky in a remote rural area will understand my point.
30. The sentence that best states the main idea of the
passage is
(A) sentence 1
(B) sentence 3
(C) sentence 5
(D) sentence 12
(E) sentence 13
31. Of the following, which is the best version of
sentence 1 (reproduced below)?
There was one simple thing from my recent trip to the
Mohave Desert that amazed me.
(A) (As it is now)
(B) It was simply amazing in the Mohave Desert
during my recent trip.
( C) There was one thing from my recent trip to
the Mohave Desert that amazed me.
(D) During my recent trip to the Mohave Desert,
one simple thing amazed.
(E) One simple thing from my recent trip to the
Mohave Desert that amazed me.
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