TOEFL IELTS Reading Exercise 02

Autism

(Level - Easy)

Autism is a developmental disorder that is characterized by severe behavioral abnormalities across all primary areas of functioning. Its onset is often early; it generally makes itself known by the age of two and one-half. It is not a single disease entity but is instead a syndrome defined by patterns and characteristics of behavior; it, therefore, most likely has multiple etiologies rather than a single causative factor. Autism is not fully understood and thus is controversial with respect to diagnosis, etiology, and treatment strategies.

1. The word "primary" in the passage could best be replaced by:
a) elementary
b) main
c) introductory
d) primitive

2. The word "onset" in the passage is closest in,
a) placement
b) arrangement
c) support
d) beginning

3. The word "syndrome" in the passage is closest in meaning to
a) concurrent set of symptoms
b) feeling of euphoria
c) mental breakdown
d) repetitive task

4. The word "etiologies" in the passage is closest in meaning to
a) symptoms
b) patterns
c) causes
d) onsets

5. The phrase "with respect to" in the passage could best be replaced by
a) with dignity toward
b) in regard to
c) irrespective of
d) out of politeness tor

Answer key: 1.B 2.D 3.A 4.C 5.B

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TOEFL Reading Exercise 03