Questions of the TOEFL iBT Reading Comprehension Practice Test 026

Question 1. According to the paragraph, how many separate waterfalls make up Niagara Falls?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four

Question 2. According to the paragraph, which of the following is NOT true about Niagara Falls?
A) The falls generate a large amount of mist and spray.
B) The area surrounding the falls is home to several parks and natural areas.
C) The falls were formed after the last ice age.
D) The Niagara Falls Illumination Board uses traditional lights to illuminate the falls at night.

Question 3. The author mentions all of the following EXCEPT:
A) The history of Niagara Falls dates back thousands of years.
B) Native American tribes considered the falls a sacred site and a source of power.
C) The only way to see the falls up close is on a boat ride.
D) The falls have a significant impact on the environment.

Question 4. Which of the following can be inferred from the paragraph about Niagara Falls?
A) Niagara Falls has only one waterfall.
B) The American Falls is larger than the Horseshoe Falls.
C) Niagara Falls has a significant impact on the environment.
D) The Niagara River serves as a border between Mexico and the United States.

Question 5. The author of the paragraph implies that Niagara Falls…
A) was formed during the 19th century.
B) has no natural areas surrounding it.
C) has only been visited by European settlers.
D) was considered a sacred site by Native American tribes.

Question 6. Why does the author mention the Niagara River Greenway Plan?
A) To provide a history of Niagara Falls.
B) To show the impact of the falls on the environment.
C) To highlight the efforts being made to mitigate the environmental impact of Niagara Falls.
D) To promote sustainable tourism in the area.

Question 7. The word "volume" in the passage is closest in meaning to…
A) weight
B) size
C) length
D) density

Question 8. The phrase "up close" in the passage is closest in meaning to…
A) from a distance
B) from a high vantage point
C) from a hidden location
D) from a side angle

Question 9. Look at the four letters – (A), (B), (C), and (D), – that indicate where the following sentence can be added to the passage. "Today, Niagara Falls remains one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world, with millions of visitors every year." Where would the sentence best fit?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Question 10. Complete the summary by selecting the THREE answer choices that express the most important ideas in the passage. "Niagara Falls is a popular tourist destination consisting of three waterfalls, with a rich history and significant environmental impact."
Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfalls, including the largest Horseshoe Falls, and is surrounded by parks and natural areas with recreational activities and various viewpoints.
The history of Niagara Falls dates back to Native American tribes who considered it a sacred site and a source of power, with European settlers making it a popular tourist destination and site of daredevil stunts.
Niagara Falls generates mist and spray causing erosion and has a significant impact on the ecology of the area, but efforts have been made to mitigate this impact through the Niagara River Greenway Plan.
Niagara Falls only consists of one waterfall, the Horseshoe Falls, which visitors can only see from observation decks and boats.