84. How many questions are on the study list for the civics test?
A. 18 B. 50 C. 100 D. 96
85. What question would most likely be on a civics test?
A. Who elects the president of the United States?
B. What ocean is the biggest ocean?
C. Do you know who invented the first car?
D. How old are you?
86. How can a child become a naturalized citizen?
A. Children cannot become naturalized citizens.
B. The child learns to speak English.
C. The child is born in the United States or its
territories.
D. The child’s parents apply for the child to become a citizen.
Read the text. Then choose the correct answer for each question below (87-90) Salt is a type of mineral. Adding a little salt to food can bring out the food’s natural avor. It can also be used to preserve food. Not only does salt improve our diets, it is essential to our health. Our muscles need it to move. Our hearts need it to beat. Even the brain and nerves need salt to communicate and function properly. If we do not get enough salt, the systems in our bodies do not work well. We might get tired, and our thinking might slow down. Our muscles might get sore, or we might even get headaches. Eating salt helps our bodies and minds work better. However, just as too much salt can ruin the avor of food, it can also harm our bodies. Scientists say that too much salt can cause high blood
pressure. This is dangerous because it can lead to heart problems. And because people tend to like the taste of salty food, heart problems are becoming more common. Salt is an important mineral that our bodies need. We can’t live without it. However, it is wise to pay attention to the amount of salt in your diet if you care about your health.
87. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. People should stop eating salt.
B. Salt can preserve food better than a refrigerator.
C. High blood pressure is a reason for heart problems.
D. Salt is necessary, but too much can cause problems.
