TOEFL Reading

📖 Reading Passage

❓ Question According to the passage, which of the following is a criticism of the biophilia hypothesis?

A. A) It relies too heavily on controlled experiments.
B. B) It ignores cultural differences in human attitudes toward nature.
C. C) It overestimates the calming effect of natural landscapes.
D. D) It fails to explain why people prefer homes with gardens.

✅ Correct Answer

B) It ignores cultural differences in human attitudes toward nature.

TOEFL Reading Tips

Skim the questions first, underline keywords, then locate in the passage
Watch for paraphrasing; correct answers are often reworded
Infer vocabulary meaning from context, not just memory
Base inferences on the passage; avoid over-extrapolation
Manage time: about 18 minutes per passage

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