100 שאלות תרגול בהשוואה בין רעיונות באנגלית מתוך פרק האנגלית של הבחינה הפסיכומטרית. לכל שאלה פתרון מלא ומוסבר, ואפשר לתרגל לפי רמת קושי.
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ארבע מתוך 100, עם הפתרון המלא.
שאלה 1
Read the passage: "Every cell in the human body follows an internal clock known as the circadian rhythm, a roughly twenty-four-hour cycle that regulates far more than just sleep. This internal timing system influences body temperature, hormone release, digestion, and even how effectively the immune system responds to threats at different times of day. The primary signal that keeps this internal clock synchronized with the outside world is light, particularly sunlight, which is detected by specialized cells in the eye and relayed to a small region of the brain that acts as the body's master clock. Modern lifestyles, with artificial lighting available at all hours and screens that emit blue light late into the night, can confuse this system, tricking the body into thinking it is still daytime when it should be preparing for sleep. Researchers studying shift workers, who often must work through the night against their body's natural rhythm, have found elevated rates of certain health problems, lending support to the idea that consistently working against one's circadian rhythm carries real physiological costs, not merely feelings of tiredness." Which comparison is accurately drawn in the passage?
אUnlike mammals, which concentrate neurons in a single brain, octopuses distribute much of their neural processing across their arms
בThe passage contrasts the natural light-based synchronization of the circadian rhythm with the artificial light exposure of modern lifestyles
גThe passage contrasts objective competence with subjective feelings of being a fraud, showing the two do not align
דThe article contrasts the popular, oversimplified claim with the more complex and cautious view held by researchers
הפתרון
The passage contrasts the natural light-based synchronization of the circadian rhythm with the artificial light exposure of modern lifestyles.
שאלה 2
Read the passage: "For centuries, the spice trade shaped global politics far more than most people today realize. Spices such as pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg were once so valuable in Europe that they were sometimes used as currency or even as a measure of wealth comparable to gold. This extraordinary value stemmed largely from geography: many of the most sought-after spices grew only in specific regions of South and Southeast Asia, forcing European traders to rely on long, dangerous routes controlled by intermediaries. The desire to bypass these intermediaries and access spices directly was a major motivation behind several famous voyages of exploration, including those seeking a sea route to Asia around Africa. Portuguese and later Dutch traders eventually established direct maritime routes, dramatically lowering spice prices in Europe and shifting economic power toward nations with strong navies. Ironically, the very success of these expeditions gradually reduced the extreme value of spices, since increased supply naturally drove prices down, illustrating how economic scarcity, not the spices themselves, had driven so much of history's ambition." Which comparison is accurately drawn in the passage?
אPortuguese and Dutch traders both sought to establish direct maritime routes to reduce dependence on intermediaries
בThe passage contrasts the environmental benefits of shorter transportation with the potential environmental costs of energy-intensive equipment
גThe article contrasts the popular, oversimplified claim with the more complex and cautious view held by researchers
דUnlike mammals, which concentrate neurons in a single brain, octopuses distribute much of their neural processing across their arms
הפתרון
Portuguese and Dutch traders both sought to establish direct maritime routes to reduce dependence on intermediaries.
שאלה 3
Read the passage: "As cities around the world continue to grow, urban farming has emerged as more than just a trend among hobbyists; it is increasingly viewed as a practical response to challenges in food security and environmental sustainability. Rooftop gardens, vertical farming towers, and repurposed warehouse spaces now produce vegetables, herbs, and even fish within city limits, dramatically shortening the distance food travels from farm to table. Proponents argue this reduces transportation emissions and provides fresher produce to urban residents who might otherwise live in so-called food deserts, areas with limited access to affordable, healthy food. However, urban farming faces real limitations: the initial cost of specialized equipment, such as climate-controlled vertical farming systems, can be prohibitively expensive, and the energy required to power artificial lighting sometimes offsets the environmental benefits of shorter transportation. Critics also note that urban farms, even at scale, can only supply a small fraction of a city's total food needs, meaning they should be viewed as a valuable supplement to traditional agriculture rather than a wholesale replacement for it." Which comparison is accurately drawn in the passage?
אThe passage contrasts the environmental benefits of shorter transportation with the potential environmental costs of energy-intensive equipment
בThe passage contrasts objective competence with subjective feelings of being a fraud, showing the two do not align
גUnlike mammals, which concentrate neurons in a single brain, octopuses distribute much of their neural processing across their arms
דThe article contrasts the popular, oversimplified claim with the more complex and cautious view held by researchers
הפתרון
The passage contrasts the environmental benefits of shorter transportation with the potential environmental costs of energy-intensive equipment.
שאלה 4
Read the passage: "Octopuses possess a level of intelligence that puzzles scientists, largely because their brains evolved along a completely different path from those of mammals. Rather than concentrating neurons in a single central brain, an octopus distributes roughly two-thirds of its neurons throughout its eight arms, allowing each arm to process information and react semi-independently. This unusual architecture lets an octopus solve problems, such as opening a jar to reach food inside, without conscious oversight from the central brain for every movement. Laboratory studies have shown octopuses learning to navigate mazes, recognize individual human faces, and even use coconut shells as portable shelters, a behavior some researchers classify as tool use. Despite this apparent cleverness, octopuses live remarkably short lives, often only one to two years, which makes their capacity for complex learning even more puzzling: there is little time for an individual to benefit from lessons learned early in life. Some scientists suggest their intelligence evolved primarily to solve immediate survival problems, such as escaping predators, rather than for long-term planning." Which comparison is accurately drawn in the passage?
אUnlike mammals, which concentrate neurons in a single brain, octopuses distribute much of their neural processing across their arms
בThe passage contrasts the natural light-based synchronization of the circadian rhythm with the artificial light exposure of modern lifestyles
גPortuguese and Dutch traders both sought to establish direct maritime routes to reduce dependence on intermediaries
דThe passage contrasts the environmental benefits of shorter transportation with the potential environmental costs of energy-intensive equipment
הפתרון
Unlike mammals, which concentrate neurons in a single brain, octopuses distribute much of their neural processing across their arms.