5713 Practice Questions
Prepare for 5713 with more than an answer.
- Exam fee
- $90 USD
- Level
- Core Academic Skills
- Valid for
- Scores are valid for 10 years from test date
Domains covered on the exam 3
- Key Ideas and Details35%
- Craft, Structure, and Language Skills30%
- Integration of Knowledge and Ideas35%
- 1
Which of the following are mentioned in the passage as characteristics of Brutalist architecture? (Select TWO)
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Correct answer: C, D
- 2
The statement that Brutalism has been criticized for its "association with totalitarian regimes" is presented in the passage as a(n)...
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Correct answer: C
The author presents this statement not as their own opinion or a proven fact, but as one of the reasons the style "has been widely criticized by the public." The author is reporting on the opinions and perceptions of others.
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A literary critic notes: "In Anya Sharma’s latest novel, the story is told from the perspective of a protagonist who deliberately misleads the reader, omitting key details and misrepresenting events. This technique of unreliable narration forces the audience to question every assertion and actively piece together the truth from subtle clues and contradictions. Rather than being a passive recipient of the story, the reader becomes a detective, constantly evaluating the narrator's credibility."
What is the primary effect of the unreliable narrator, as described in the passage?
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Correct answer: C
The passage states that the technique makes the reader a "detective" who must "actively piece together the truth," contrasting this with being a "passive recipient." This directly supports the idea that the reader's role becomes more active.
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Based on the passage, the critic's attitude toward Sharma's use of unreliable narration can best be described as...
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Correct answer: C
The critic uses neutral, analytical language ("This technique...forces the audience") and describes the outcome in a positive way (the reader becomes a "detective"). There is no negative judgment; instead, the critic seems to appreciate the sophisticated effect the technique has on the reading experience.
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, or is confronted by new information that conflicts with existing beliefs. This discomfort is psychologically stressful, so people are highly motivated to reduce it. According to Leon Festinger's theory, individuals may attempt to resolve this dissonance in several ways: they might change one or more of the conflicting beliefs, acquire new information that outweighs the dissonant beliefs, or reduce the importance of the cognitions. For example, a person who smokes, knowing it causes cancer, experiences dissonance. They might quit smoking (changing a behavior), dismiss the medical evidence (reducing the importance), or rationalize that the short-term pleasure outweighs the long-term risk (adding a new belief).
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Correct answer: C
The passage begins with a clear definition of cognitive dissonance, explains that it is caused by conflicting beliefs, and then details several strategies people employ to reduce the resulting discomfort, using a specific example to illustrate these methods. This option accurately captures all parts of the passage's purpose.
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A student strongly believes in environmental protection but drives a large, inefficient SUV to school every day. According to the passage, which of the following actions would be an example of the student attempting to reduce cognitive dissonance by "reducing the importance of the cognitions"?
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Correct answer: C
This action reduces the importance of the conflicting cognition (driving a polluting vehicle). By framing their individual impact as negligible, the student diminishes the conflict between their belief in environmentalism and their behavior, thereby reducing dissonance. Selling the car would be changing the behavior, while planting trees would be adding a new, consonant belief.
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According to the passage, which of the following are potential ways an individual might resolve cognitive dissonance? (Select ALL that apply)
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Correct answer: A, B, D
The passage lists three main ways: "change one or more of the conflicting beliefs," "acquire new information that outweighs the dissonant beliefs," and "reduce the importance of the cognitions." The first, second, and fourth options directly correspond to these three methods.
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Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
A non-profit organization, "Urban Canopy Initiative" (UCI), has launched a project to increase green spaces in densely populated city districts. The primary strategy involves converting abandoned lots and unused rooftops into community gardens and small parks. The stated goals are twofold: to mitigate the urban heat island effect and to improve residents' mental well-being by providing access to nature. Initial funding was secured through a municipal grant, but long-term sustainability depends on volunteer engagement and corporate sponsorships.
The project's first phase targeted the Northwood district, an area with less than 5% green space coverage. UCI conducted community workshops to design the spaces, ensuring the final plans reflected the residents' desires, which included features like seating areas, native plant gardens, and plots for vegetable cultivation. A key challenge emerged early on: soil contamination in the abandoned lots required extensive and costly remediation before planting could begin. This unforeseen expense consumed nearly 30% of the initial budget for the Northwood phase, forcing a reduction in the number of planned sites from five to three.
Despite the initial setback, the three completed parks in Northwood have been met with positive community reception. A preliminary survey conducted by UCI six months after the parks opened indicated that 75% of local residents visited the new green spaces at least once a week. Furthermore, anecdotal reports suggest a decrease in stress and an increase in community interaction. UCI is now using this data to attract corporate sponsors for the project's expansion into other districts, arguing that the initiative provides a demonstrable return on investment in terms of public health and community cohesion.
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Correct answer: B
The passage describes the Urban Canopy Initiative's goals (mitigating heat, improving well-being), the challenges it faced (soil contamination, budget issues), and its initial results (positive reception, survey data). This option accurately summarizes the full scope of the text.
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Based on the case study of the Urban Canopy Initiative (UCI), what can be inferred about future phases of the project?
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Correct answer: B
The passage identifies soil contamination as a major, unforeseen challenge that significantly impacted the budget and scope of the first phase. It is a logical inference that the organization would learn from this experience and build soil testing into its planning for future sites to avoid similar setbacks.
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According to the passage about the Urban Canopy Initiative, which of the following was a direct consequence of the soil contamination issue?
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Correct answer: C
The passage explicitly states: "This unforeseen expense... forced a reduction in the number of planned sites from five to three." This is a direct supporting detail that shows a cause-and-effect relationship.
