EST I - Literacy Test I

<p>As a lantern-bearer. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That it is commonly mistaken for a regular worm. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The presence of six short legs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That it is most closely related to moths. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It emphasizes its luminous appearance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Awareness of a bicycle's workings can enhance performance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improper use and neglect can lead to bike failure. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To make it appear more as an author's original thought. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It facilitates smoother rides and fewer accidents. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is an important detail to the overall context. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their expertise is essential for bicycle longevity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individuals seeking a comprehensive understanding of bicycles. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It highlights the necessity for technical understanding. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because there was no National Cycle Show during the winter of 1897-98. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Riders could see all that the maker had to offer during the annual shows. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By publishing descriptive matter in daily press and cycle trade journals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>February, March, and April of 1898. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It served as a platform for collecting and presenting information about bicycles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>After the first sentence. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were irrelevant to the bicycle improvements. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The opportunity to see new bicycle designs and improvements. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure a positive supply of liquids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pressed steel plate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cooling system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tanks are placed lower than the motor in some installations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The diagrams given at Figs. 2 and 3 show other mountings of Gnome engines and are self-explanatory. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Before sentence 3 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bolts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>wanderer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ill-favoured and ground-bound (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is inappropriate for describing their form. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It administers an anæsthetic. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>dark brown and richly coloured (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent the victim from escaping. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He achieves maturity when he pairs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a protective covering (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It renders the prey insensible. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Snails (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>after sentence 4 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>artifices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It frequents the edges of the irrigating-ditches. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It thrives in dry, hot weather. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To meditate. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A dry and desolate environment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A guiding principle for bicycle riders emphasizing understanding and maintenance.

Following the 'Know thy wheel', emergency repairs are easier.

A well-maintained bicycle's wheel functions efficiently.

Proper bicycle care minimizes accidents.

Well-maintained bicycles last longer.

Professionals who provide advice and support regarding bicycles.

Individuals who use knowledge about bicycles for learning or work.

Useful aid for bicycle enthusiasts.

Enhancements made to bicycles for the year 1898.

The 1897-98 winter absence of a national bicycle exhibition.

Regular exhibitions where bicycle manufacturers displayed new models and improvements.

Groups organizing bicycle exhibitions in various locations.

Published serial descriptions of bicycle features and improvements.

The best position for inserting the additional support sentence in the paragraph.

Riders had limited access to information on bicycle advancements during the 1898 season.

The "Commercial Advertiser" presented bicycle information in serialized format from February to April 1898.

A beetle that emits light, also known as Lampyris noctiluca.

The scientific name for the glow worm.

The common name is often less precise than the scientific name.

Despite the name, the glow worm is not a worm but a beetle with six legs.

The glow worm uses its light to attract mates and for protection.

The glow worm is well-known and admired for its unique ability to glow.

The glow worm moves around in the grass, appearing like a fallen spark from the moon.

The Greeks called the glow worm 'lampouris', meaning 'bright-tailed'.

The victim of the Glow-worm's attack, which is incapacitated by an anesthetic.

The Glow-worm uses an anesthetic to incapacitate its prey before consuming it, similar to modern surgery.

The Glow-worm's male undergoes a transformation into a winged beetle, while the female maintains its larval form throughout its life.

The female Glow-worm is described as unattractive and wingless, resembling a larva.

The male Glow-worm is a beetle, with a dark brown body, pink thorax, and red spots.

The Glow-worm is protected by its hard outer shell (epidermis) and its coloring.

The male Glow-worm wanders around to find a mate, while the female stays in one place waiting.

The glow-worm paralyzes its prey before consuming it, rendering the victim insensible.

Glow-worms are often found near irrigating ditches due to the presence of their preferred prey, snails, which are attracted to the moist soil and vegetation.

Sentence 3, which describes the glow-worm's prey, should be placed after sentence 1 to provide context for the following sentences.

The glow-worm uses its light to lure prey, a deceptive tactic that suggests a more complex hunting strategy.

Glow-worms are often found on the edges of irrigating ditches with cool soil and diverse vegetation, areas attractive to snails.

Glow-worms frequent areas rich in snails, such as the edges of irrigating ditches with cool soil and diverse vegetation.

The process of attaching an engine to the aircraft's framework.

Components supporting the engine's operation, like pumps and reservoirs.

A type of aircraft engine with multiple cylinders arranged in a radial pattern.

A specific type of aircraft engine with ten cylinders arranged in a fixed radial pattern.

The main body of an airplane, where passengers and cargo are carried.

A strong structural member running lengthwise along the aircraft's fuselage.

The housing that encloses the crankshaft and connecting rods in an engine.

A reliable and consistent flow of fuel and oil to the engine.