34. What does the passage mainly discuss?
(A) The function of the voice in performance
(B) The connection between voice and personality
(C) Communication styles
(D) The production of speech

30. It can be inferred from the passage that the sediment sieve has an advantage over the hand test in determining soil texture because (A) using the sieve takes less time (B) the sieve can measure clay (C) less training is required to use the sieve (D) the sieve allows for a more exact measure

31. During the procedure described in paragraph 3, when clay particles are placed into water they (A) stick to the sides of the water container (B) take some time to sink to the bottom (C) separate into different sizes (D) dissolve quickly

32. The word "fine" in line 24 is closest in meaning to (A) tiny (B) many (C) excellent (D) various

33. All of the following words are defined in the passage EXCEPT (A) texture (line 3) (B) ribbon (line 11) (C) sediment sieves (line 19) (D) evaporated (line 27)

35. What does the author mean by staring that, "At interpersonal levels, tone may reflect ideas and feelings over and above the words chosen" (lines 9-10)? (A) Feelings are expressed with different words than ideas are. (B) The tone of voice can cany information beyond the meaning of words. (C) A high tone of voice reflects an emotional communication. (D) Feelings are more difficult to express than ideas.

36. The word "Here" in line 10 refers to (A) interpersonal interactions (B) the tone (C) ideas and feelings (D) words chosen

37. The word "derived" in line 15 is closest in meaning to (A) discussed (B) prepared (C) registered (D) obtained

38. Why does the author mention "artistic, political, or pedagogic communication" in line 17? (A) As examples of public performance (B) As examples of basic styles of communication (C) To contrast them to singing (D) To introduce the idea of self-image

39. According to the passage, an exuberant tone of voice, may be an indication of a person's (A) general physical health (B) personality (C) ability to communicate (D) vocal quality

40. According to the passage, an overconfident front may hide (A) hostility (B) shyness (C) friendliness (D) strength