5. The word “exhibit” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to A . show B. determine C. make attractive D. include
6. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in paragraph 2? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information . A . The structural role of steel beams made it possible to hang stone or brick walls instead of using them for support as traditional architecture had . B. Opening up walls and corners was unimportant in traditional architecture so walls and corners were solid until steel-beam buildings were designed. C. In steel-beam buildings, the beams provide the structural support, so walls and corners can be opened up in ways not possible in traditional architecture. D. In a steel-beam buildings the walls are essentially hung from the internal skeleton of steel beams, which means that stone and brick masonry are not needed. 7. t can be inferred from paragraph 2 that all of the following features of modern architecture seemed odd from the standpoint of traditional architecture EXCEPT A . the use of glass walls B. the sense of light and openness
C. the construction of balconies with solid supports beneath them D. the hanging of walls from an internal structure of steel beams
8. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is true of steel-frame buildings? A. They cannot be more than 50 stories high. B. They cannot successfully combat wind shear. C. They have greater lateral strength than masonry buildings. D. They are usually skyscrapers.
9. The phrase “impervious to” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to A . hardened by B. transformed by C. manufactured with D. unaffected by
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