ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test

Many hikers assume that a cold, cloudy day carries little risk of dehydration. In fact, cold air is usually dry, and a person breathing hard on a steep trail loses a surprising amount of water simply by exhaling. Because cold weather also dulls the feeling of thirst, hikers may not notice the problem until they feel tired or light-headed. Drinking small amounts at regular stops, rather than waiting until thirsty, is the safer habit in any season.

The town's first fire station, built in 1902, was a two-story brick building with a tall, narrow tower at the back. After every fire, the crew hung the long canvas hoses inside the tower so that the water could drain out and the hoses could dry. Without this step, the wet canvas would rot within months.

Before leaving for the mountains, Maria checked the weather report twice, packed an extra jacket and a first-aid kit, and told her brother which trail she planned to take and what time she expected to be back.

Paying only the minimum amount due on a credit card keeps the account in good standing, but it is an expensive habit. Interest is charged on the unpaid balance every month, so a purchase that is paid off slowly can end up costing far more than its original price. Paying the full balance by the due date each month usually avoids interest on new purchases.

Before you raise a car with a jack, loosen the lug nuts slightly while the wheel is still on the ground; otherwise the wheel will simply spin as you turn the wrench. Then raise the car, remove the nuts and the flat tire, and mount the spare. Tighten the nuts by hand, lower the car, and finish tightening them with the wrench.

Honeybees do more than make honey. Many crops, including apples, almonds and blueberries, depend on bees to carry pollen from flower to flower. When local bee colonies decline, farmers who grow these crops may harvest less fruit, or they may have to pay beekeepers to bring rented hives to their fields during the blooming season.

NOTICE: All personnel must complete the online safety course by June 30. Anyone who has completed the classroom version of the course since January 1 of this year is exempt from the online course but must send a copy of the certificate to the training office.

The new radios proved remarkably durable. After six months of sand, rain and saltwater spray on the training grounds, nearly all of them still worked as well as they had on the first day.

The parking lot outside the stadium was nearly empty. The ticket windows were shuttered, the field had been covered with a tarp, and a banner over the main gate read "Thanks for a great year! See you in April."

When the fire alarm sounds, stop work immediately and leave the building by the nearest marked exit. Do not use the elevators. Gather at the assembly point in the north parking lot, where team leaders will count the members of their teams and report anyone missing to the fire warden.