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

12 Practice Tests for the SAT
Practice Test One Answers and Explanations I
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photographer's vision is the first step in a creative
collaboration that culminates into a finished product, so
look for the answer choice that offers the best definition of
what is a required first step for any creative process-a main
concep or idea.
Choice (A) is distortion; this definition of vision describes
what the photographer hopes to create, but it does not
fit in the context of the sentence. Choice (B) is distortion;
this does not fit in context. Choice (C) is distortion; this
literal definition of vision makes no sense in this context.
Choice (D) fits nicely. Choice (E) is out of scope; apparition
does not fit in this context.
18. c
Difficulty: Medium
Read the cited sentence and restate it in your own words to
help form a prediction. In the second paragraph, the author
describes how the glossy realm of the magazine is an
illusion-a creation that is more eye-catching and appealing
than anything that exists in reality. Think about a definition
of that reality in comparison to the illusion and look for the
choice that best matches that definition.
Choice (A) is out of scope; extraordinary life events are not
mentioned. Choice (B) is a misused detail; the frames of
reality exist outside the camera's eye, not inside of it. Choice
(C) matches your prediction. Choice (D) is an opposite; the
frames of reality are described as what exists off the pages
of a fashion magazine. Choice (E) is out of scope; methods
of technical photography are not mentioned anywhere in
the passage.
19. B
Difficulty: Medium
Read the cited sentence closely; the correct inference will
not stray far from it. In lines 41-48, the author refers to
"Video Killed the Radio Star'' as fittingly titled to be MTV's
first song, and then the author goes on to state that the
network changed popular culture forever. The title fits
because video soon trumped audio as the medium of
musical expression. Look for something close to this among
the choices.
Choice (A) is extreme; the Buggies are not as important as
was the selection of their video. Choice (B) is a good match.
Choice (C) is out of scope; the author never mentions
whether or not the song was a smash hit. Choice (D)
is out of scope; this is never mentioned in the passage.
Choice (E) is distortion; although lip-synching is the subject
of the passage, nowhere is it implied that the Buggies were
lip-synching in their video.
20. D
Difficulty: Low
Predicting an answer will keep you from falling for trap
answer choices. This a Detail question, so the answer
should be quickly discernible from the given text. Which
choice would best describe a singer who is handpicked,
sent to a stylist, given vocal and dance lessons, and
surrounded by other top industry talent by her record
company? Predict something like positioned for success.
Choice (A) is out of scope; the artist may not yet be a star,
but nothing indicates that she is struggling. Choice (B) is
an opposite; the text portrays the artist as being handled
very well by her record company. Choice (C) is distortion;
the fact that the singer is sent to a stylist and is given vocal
and dance lessons does not necessarily imply that she
is undeserving of stardom. Choice (D) is a good match
for your prediction. Choice (E) is out of scope; nothing in
the passage suggests that she is unable to appreciate her
opportunity.
21. c
Difficulty: Medium
Consult your notes for this paragraph and ask yourself what
role this excerpt plays in it. The author's description of the
recording processing reveals the patience and technical
skill required to record a pop song in a studio. The answer
choice that best reflects this statement should contain your
answer.
Choice (A) is distortion; the studio equipment adds depth
and range to the singer's vocals that she does not naturally
possess, but that does not mean it can make anyone sound
good. Choice (B) is out of scope; nowhere in the passage
does it mention how difficult artists can be. Choice (C) best
reflects your prediction. Choice (D) is distortion; although
the author probably agrees with this statement, it does
not reflect the primary function of the description in the
passage. Choice (E) is out of scope; the author's description
is concerned with recording in a studio only.