Read the following passage and mark the letter $A, B, C$ or $D$ on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from $1$ to $10.$
Footracing is a popular activity in the United States.It is seen not only as a competitive sport but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie o like-minded people, and to donate money to a good cause. Though serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers might not train at all. Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to enjoy the fun an exercise. Peopleof all ages. From those of less than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport. The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, through parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly $5$ to $10$ kilometers in length.
The largest footrace in the world is the $12$ kilometer Bayto Breakers race that is held in San Francisco every spring. This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the west side at the Pacific Ocean. There may be $80,000$ or more people running in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco. In the front of are the serious runners who compete to win and who might finish in a little as $34$ minutes. Behind them are the thousands who take several hours to finish. In the back of the race are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun. One year there was a group of men who dresses like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of the firefighters who were tired together in a long line and who were carrying a firehose. There was even a bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo. The bride and groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were actually married at some point along the route.
$1.$The main purpose of this passage is to__________
$A.$ encourage people to exercise
$B.$ describe a popular activity
$C.$ make fun of runners in costume
$D.$ give reasons for the popularity of footraces
$2.$ The word "camaraderie" as used in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by which of the following?
$A.$ games $B.$ companionship $C.$ jokes $D.$ views
$3.$ The phrase "to a good cause" in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by which of the following?
$A.$ for an award $B.$ to reward the winner
$C.$ for a good purpose $D.$ to protect a wise investment
$4.$ Which of the following is NOT implied by the author?
$A.$ Footraces appeal to a variety of people.
$B.$ Walkers can compete for prizes.
$C.$ Entering is a good way to give support to an organization.
$D.$ Running is a good way to strengthen the heart.
$5.$ The word "beat" as used in paragraph 1 could be best repalced by which of the following?
$A.$ incline $B.$ overturn $C.$ outdo $D.$ undermine
$6.$ As used in paragraph 1, the word "strollers" refer to__________
$A.$ cribs $B.$ wheelchairs $C.$ wagons $D.$ carriages
$7.$ In what lines does the author give reasons for why people enter footraces?
$A.$ Footracing....and exercise $B.$ People off all ages...in length
$C.$ The largest...$34$ minutes $D.$ Behind them...a firehose
$8.$ The word "costumes" as use in paragraph $2$ most likely refers to__________
$A.$ outfits $B.$ uniforms $C.$ cloaks $D.$ suits
$9.$ Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage?
$A.$ Some runners looked like Elvis Presley.
$B.$ Some runners were ready to put out a fire.
$C.$ Some runners were participating in a wedding.
$D.$ Some runners serious about winning.
$10.$ Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?
$A.$ chronological order $B.$ specific to general
$C.$ cause and result $D.$ statement and example