Reading Comprehension
PrepTest 128 Section 1
Explore each passage, then find the explanation for your question.
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Passage 1
One of the most prominent characteristics of the literature by United States citizens of Mexican descent is that it is …
Mexican American Literature
Mexican American literature blends English and Spanish and reflects bicultural experiences. It is rooted in Mexican traditions and myths but it is set in the US.
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Passage 2
In many Western societies, modern bankruptcy laws have undergone a shift away from a focus on punishment and toward a …
Modern Bankruptcy Law
Bankruptcy laws in Western societies have shifted from punishment to financial recovery. This stems from the recognition that restricting bankruptcy protection could harm economic recovery.
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Passage 3
As the twentieth century draws to a close, we are learning to see the extent to which accounts and definitions …
National Identities
Cultural accounts are shaped by human biases that influence what is included and excluded. For example, the identity of Greek culture was previously revised to hide other influences than European culture.
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Passage 4
One of the foundations of scientific research is that an experimental result is credible only if it can be replicated-only …
Riddled Basin of Attraction
Scientific experiments require replicability, but physicists Sommerer and Ott propose a system where even small changes in starting conditions lead to radically different outcomes.
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