TOEFL READING COMPREHENSION V.

 

The Discovery of Fire.

The discovery of fire was one of the most important events in human history. It allowed humans to cook food, which made it easier to digest and absorb nutrients. It also allowed humans to stay warm at night and to ward off predators. Fire also had a profound impact on human social development. It allowed humans to gather together in larger groups, as they could now cook food and stay warm without having to constantly move around. This led to the development of complex societies and cultures.

Questions:

1.. What is the main idea of the passage?

• The discovery of fire was one of the most important events in human history.

• Fire allowed humans to cook food, stay warm, and gather together in larger groups.

• Fire had a profound impact on human social development.

2. According to the passage, what were some of the benefits of fire for humans?

• It allowed humans to cook food, which made it easier to digest and absorb nutrients.

• It allowed humans to stay warm at night and to ward off predators.

• It allowed humans to gather together in larger groups.

3. Why was the discovery of fire so important for human social development?

• It allowed humans to cook food and stay warm without having to constantly move around.

• This led to the development of complex societies and cultures.

4. Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the passage?

• Fire was discovered by humans in the Stone Age.

• Fire was used by humans to cook food before it was used to stay warm.

• Fire allowed humans to develop complex societies and cultures.

Answers:

1. (B) Fire allowed humans to cook food, stay warm, and gather together in larger groups.

2. (A), (B), and (C)

3. (A)

4. (A)