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Language Skills
1. The statements A-D when arranged in the correct order form a coherent passage starting with statement 1
and ending in statement 2. Find the correct ordering.
1) Henry James is an example of a writer who enjoyed immense fame but little popularity.
A) He was, above all novelists, an esoteric author.
B) Some of his best books, I believe, never passed into second editions.
C) His disciples had the pleasure of feeling like persons initiated into mysteries.
D) He was subject, like a religious teacher, to all kinds of conicting interpr etations
2) He puzzled and exasperated even intelligent people.
A    BACD
B    BCAD
C    DACB
D    DBCA
E    ACDB
Instructions [2]
Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning.
2. Abandoned
A    Gave up
B    Escaped from
C    Accepted
D    Took away
E    Enabled
3. Seeing his neighbour’s brand new car, Santosh turned green with ______.
A    misery
B    hatred
C    envy
D    pride
E    honesty
Instructions [4 - 7 ]
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
We often hear that we are in danger of running out of non-renewable resources. But, what exactly is a non-
renewable resource?
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Language Skills
1. The statements A-D when arranged in the correct order form a coherent passage starting with statement 1
and ending in statement 2. Find the correct ordering.
1) Henry James is an example of a writer who enjoyed immense fame but little popularity.
A) He was, above all novelists, an esoteric author.
B) Some of his best books, I believe, never passed into second editions.
C) His disciples had the pleasure of feeling like persons initiated into mysteries.
D) He was subject, like a religious teacher, to all kinds of conicting interpr etations
2) He puzzled and exasperated even intelligent people.
A    BACD
B    BCAD
C    DACB
D    DBCA
E    ACDB
Instructions [2]
Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning.
2. Abandoned
A    Gave up
B    Escaped from
C    Accepted
D    Took away
E    Enabled
3. Seeing his neighbour’s brand new car, Santosh turned green with ______.
A    misery
B    hatred
C    envy
D    pride
E    honesty
Instructions [4 - 7 ]
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
We often hear that we are in danger of running out of non-renewable resources. But, what exactly is a non-
renewable resource?
Stated simply it is a resource which cannot be replenished at a rate equal to or greater than it is consumed. For
example, oil is a non-renewable resource. There is only so much oil in the ground. Every year the world
consumes thirty-one billion barrels of oil. At some point, if we continue to use oil at the same rate, we will be
using more than we are extracting from the ground.
On the other hand, if we were able to produce cars that run 100% on solar power, we would be using a
renewable resource - the sun. It would be renewable because the sun produces so much energy that we would
be in no danger of depleting it.
Non renewable energy resources primarily come from fossil fuels. These are fuels that had their genesis
millions of years ago as buried organisms decomposed to form the oil, coal, and natural gas that we are able to
take advantage of today. These fossil fuels basically provide the energy that drives the economy of the world.
Currently, at least eighty percent of all the energy that we, as a nation, use comes from fossil fuels. Our military
experts have long been aware of how our reliance on this form of energy is putting our country at risk. And just
recently, they have released documents that warn of the effects that global warming will have on our national
security.
The biggest reason that they are concerned is that these fossil based fuels that we depend on so heavily is the
cause for the huge amounts of greenhouse gas emissions that are polluted into the air each year. The most
dangerous of these greenhouse gases is carbon dioxide, mainly because there is so much of it produced each
day.
If you talk to scientists, it is beyond dispute that greenhouse gases are responsible for global warming. The
polar ice caps that have existed since man has been keeping records have begun to melt. And the result has
already begun to cause the sea levels to rise in areas around the world. Already millions have been displaced
from their homelands with many millions more to be displaced in the future.
At some point the tipping point will be reached and it will be too late to make effective corrections to the
problems that man has caused. No one knows exactly when this tipping point will occur. But nearly all climate
scientists agree that it is not that far away.
John Kuzniar
4. Why, according to the passage, is carbon dioxide the most dangerous green house gas?
A    Because it is twice as poisonous as carbon monoxide
B    Because of the massive quantities in which it is produced on a daily basis
C    Because it is poisonous for humans and animals
D    Because it reacts with ozone in the ozone layer to form a dangerous compound
E    Because it cannot be taken out of the earth’s atmosphere
5. What is the main point of the passage?
A    
Due to the excessive usage of non-renewable energy sources, man is causing more and more damage to
the environment, which might soon be impossible to contain
B    
Due to green house gases, the health of the planet is worsening by the day and man is to be held
responsible for this
C    All usage of non-renewable resources of energy should be banned with immediate effect
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Language Skills
1. The statements A-D when arranged in the correct order form a coherent passage starting with statement 1
and ending in statement 2. Find the correct ordering.
1) Henry James is an example of a writer who enjoyed immense fame but little popularity.
A) He was, above all novelists, an esoteric author.
B) Some of his best books, I believe, never passed into second editions.
C) His disciples had the pleasure of feeling like persons initiated into mysteries.
D) He was subject, like a religious teacher, to all kinds of conicting interpr etations
2) He puzzled and exasperated even intelligent people.
A    BACD
B    BCAD
C    DACB
D    DBCA
E    ACDB
Instructions [2]
Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning.
2. Abandoned
A    Gave up
B    Escaped from
C    Accepted
D    Took away
E    Enabled
3. Seeing his neighbour’s brand new car, Santosh turned green with ______.
A    misery
B    hatred
C    envy
D    pride
E    honesty
Instructions [4 - 7 ]
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
We often hear that we are in danger of running out of non-renewable resources. But, what exactly is a non-
renewable resource?
Stated simply it is a resource which cannot be replenished at a rate equal to or greater than it is consumed. For
example, oil is a non-renewable resource. There is only so much oil in the ground. Every year the world
consumes thirty-one billion barrels of oil. At some point, if we continue to use oil at the same rate, we will be
using more than we are extracting from the ground.
On the other hand, if we were able to produce cars that run 100% on solar power, we would be using a
renewable resource - the sun. It would be renewable because the sun produces so much energy that we would
be in no danger of depleting it.
Non renewable energy resources primarily come from fossil fuels. These are fuels that had their genesis
millions of years ago as buried organisms decomposed to form the oil, coal, and natural gas that we are able to
take advantage of today. These fossil fuels basically provide the energy that drives the economy of the world.
Currently, at least eighty percent of all the energy that we, as a nation, use comes from fossil fuels. Our military
experts have long been aware of how our reliance on this form of energy is putting our country at risk. And just
recently, they have released documents that warn of the effects that global warming will have on our national
security.
The biggest reason that they are concerned is that these fossil based fuels that we depend on so heavily is the
cause for the huge amounts of greenhouse gas emissions that are polluted into the air each year. The most
dangerous of these greenhouse gases is carbon dioxide, mainly because there is so much of it produced each
day.
If you talk to scientists, it is beyond dispute that greenhouse gases are responsible for global warming. The
polar ice caps that have existed since man has been keeping records have begun to melt. And the result has
already begun to cause the sea levels to rise in areas around the world. Already millions have been displaced
from their homelands with many millions more to be displaced in the future.
At some point the tipping point will be reached and it will be too late to make effective corrections to the
problems that man has caused. No one knows exactly when this tipping point will occur. But nearly all climate
scientists agree that it is not that far away.
John Kuzniar
4. Why, according to the passage, is carbon dioxide the most dangerous green house gas?
A    Because it is twice as poisonous as carbon monoxide
B    Because of the massive quantities in which it is produced on a daily basis
C    Because it is poisonous for humans and animals
D    Because it reacts with ozone in the ozone layer to form a dangerous compound
E    Because it cannot be taken out of the earth’s atmosphere
5. What is the main point of the passage?
A    
Due to the excessive usage of non-renewable energy sources, man is causing more and more damage to
the environment, which might soon be impossible to contain
B    
Due to green house gases, the health of the planet is worsening by the day and man is to be held
responsible for this
C    All usage of non-renewable resources of energy should be banned with immediate effect
D    In his quest to dominate nature, man is causing more and more damage to the environment
E    
The difference between renewable and non-renewable resources of energy is that renewable resources
can be replenished whereas non-renewable resources cannot
6. Which of the following would most appropriately replace the word “consumes” as used in the passage?
A    eats
B    digests
C    uses
D    wastes
E    makes
7. Which of the following is opposite in meaning to the word “dispute”?
A    row
B    accord
C    squabble
D    quarrel
E    brawl
Instructions [8 - 11 ]
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Most people who run their own business will tell you it's the best decision they've ever made. They get to set
their own hours, be their own boss, and do things their own way. They'll also tell you that advertising is crucial to
business success, both long term and short term. If you run your own business and are interested in different
ways of advertising, then this article is for you. You'll learn how to advertise, and bring in more customers,
which will make you more money.
Print publications continue to be the most popular and most widely used form of advertising. This is anything
from magazines, newspapers, trade journals or small newsletters published by clubs and organizations.
Depending on what size your potential market is, and how much your advertising budget, you can choose any or
all of these methods of advertising. Of course, with print advertising, it can take a while to see any fruits of your
effort, so if you are just starting out, it pays to get started slowly.
Another way that is a really effective means of advertising is direct mail. This is simply mail you send out on a
regular basis to your target market, usually the neighborhood around your shop. This can be anything from full
color brochures, to simple postcards announcing sales and store events. If you send out simple postcards
every month or so, the name of your shop and your service will always be in the forefront of the minds of your
customers.
Being a member of, and participating in regular chamber of commerce meetings can be a big plus. You can
network with other business owners in your area, and come up with some symbiotic relationships. You can
refer customers to each other's stores, which can easily increase your sales and your prots.
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Language Skills
1. The statements A-D when arranged in the correct order form a coherent passage starting with statement 1
and ending in statement 2. Find the correct ordering.
1) Henry James is an example of a writer who enjoyed immense fame but little popularity.
A) He was, above all novelists, an esoteric author.
B) Some of his best books, I believe, never passed into second editions.
C) His disciples had the pleasure of feeling like persons initiated into mysteries.
D) He was subject, like a religious teacher, to all kinds of conicting interpr etations
2) He puzzled and exasperated even intelligent people.
A    BACD
B    BCAD
C    DACB
D    DBCA
E    ACDB
Instructions [2]
Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning.
2. Abandoned
A    Gave up
B    Escaped from
C    Accepted
D    Took away
E    Enabled
3. Seeing his neighbour’s brand new car, Santosh turned green with ______.
A    misery
B    hatred
C    envy
D    pride
E    honesty
Instructions [4 - 7 ]
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
We often hear that we are in danger of running out of non-renewable resources. But, what exactly is a non-
renewable resource?
Stated simply it is a resource which cannot be replenished at a rate equal to or greater than it is consumed. For
example, oil is a non-renewable resource. There is only so much oil in the ground. Every year the world
consumes thirty-one billion barrels of oil. At some point, if we continue to use oil at the same rate, we will be
using more than we are extracting from the ground.
On the other hand, if we were able to produce cars that run 100% on solar power, we would be using a
renewable resource - the sun. It would be renewable because the sun produces so much energy that we would
be in no danger of depleting it.
Non renewable energy resources primarily come from fossil fuels. These are fuels that had their genesis
millions of years ago as buried organisms decomposed to form the oil, coal, and natural gas that we are able to
take advantage of today. These fossil fuels basically provide the energy that drives the economy of the world.
Currently, at least eighty percent of all the energy that we, as a nation, use comes from fossil fuels. Our military
experts have long been aware of how our reliance on this form of energy is putting our country at risk. And just
recently, they have released documents that warn of the effects that global warming will have on our national
security.
The biggest reason that they are concerned is that these fossil based fuels that we depend on so heavily is the
cause for the huge amounts of greenhouse gas emissions that are polluted into the air each year. The most
dangerous of these greenhouse gases is carbon dioxide, mainly because there is so much of it produced each
day.
If you talk to scientists, it is beyond dispute that greenhouse gases are responsible for global warming. The
polar ice caps that have existed since man has been keeping records have begun to melt. And the result has
already begun to cause the sea levels to rise in areas around the world. Already millions have been displaced
from their homelands with many millions more to be displaced in the future.
At some point the tipping point will be reached and it will be too late to make effective corrections to the
problems that man has caused. No one knows exactly when this tipping point will occur. But nearly all climate
scientists agree that it is not that far away.
John Kuzniar
4. Why, according to the passage, is carbon dioxide the most dangerous green house gas?
A    Because it is twice as poisonous as carbon monoxide
B    Because of the massive quantities in which it is produced on a daily basis
C    Because it is poisonous for humans and animals
D    Because it reacts with ozone in the ozone layer to form a dangerous compound
E    Because it cannot be taken out of the earth’s atmosphere
5. What is the main point of the passage?
A    
Due to the excessive usage of non-renewable energy sources, man is causing more and more damage to
the environment, which might soon be impossible to contain
B    
Due to green house gases, the health of the planet is worsening by the day and man is to be held
responsible for this
C    All usage of non-renewable resources of energy should be banned with immediate effect
D    In his quest to dominate nature, man is causing more and more damage to the environment
E    
The difference between renewable and non-renewable resources of energy is that renewable resources
can be replenished whereas non-renewable resources cannot
6. Which of the following would most appropriately replace the word “consumes” as used in the passage?
A    eats
B    digests
C    uses
D    wastes
E    makes
7. Which of the following is opposite in meaning to the word “dispute”?
A    row
B    accord
C    squabble
D    quarrel
E    brawl
Instructions [8 - 11 ]
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Most people who run their own business will tell you it's the best decision they've ever made. They get to set
their own hours, be their own boss, and do things their own way. They'll also tell you that advertising is crucial to
business success, both long term and short term. If you run your own business and are interested in different
ways of advertising, then this article is for you. You'll learn how to advertise, and bring in more customers,
which will make you more money.
Print publications continue to be the most popular and most widely used form of advertising. This is anything
from magazines, newspapers, trade journals or small newsletters published by clubs and organizations.
Depending on what size your potential market is, and how much your advertising budget, you can choose any or
all of these methods of advertising. Of course, with print advertising, it can take a while to see any fruits of your
effort, so if you are just starting out, it pays to get started slowly.
Another way that is a really effective means of advertising is direct mail. This is simply mail you send out on a
regular basis to your target market, usually the neighborhood around your shop. This can be anything from full
color brochures, to simple postcards announcing sales and store events. If you send out simple postcards
every month or so, the name of your shop and your service will always be in the forefront of the minds of your
customers.
Being a member of, and participating in regular chamber of commerce meetings can be a big plus. You can
network with other business owners in your area, and come up with some symbiotic relationships. You can
refer customers to each other's stores, which can easily increase your sales and your prots.
Google adwords can be a very lucrative way to get more customers, even if you are a local shop. When people
type in the name of your service, along with your city, your ad will come up right along the search engine results.
This can be of great benet, as y ou get plenty of data regarding who is clicking on your ads and so forth.
Having a web page these days is absolutely essential. Having a web presence makes you stand out above the
rest, and allows you to do several things. One of them is that you can collect emails, which you can then put on
your list. If you collect emails from clients as you interact with them, they can also go on your list. Then you can
simply send emails to your list on a regular basis, reminding them of your products and services.
Just one or two of these ideas is enough to signicantly gr ow your business. Some nd that b y applying all of
these consistently, there income skyrockets, as their base of customers signicantly expands. If y ou are just
getting started, the best way is to try one or two of these at a time, and see which works best for you.
George Hutton
8. What, according to the author, is the best decision that business people say they made?
A    Starting their own business
B    Starting their own online business
C    Starting their own oine business
D    Deciding to have a webpage for their website
E    None of the above
9. Which of the following is opposite in meaning to the word “lucrative”?
A    worthwhile
B    fruitful
C    advantageous
D    unprotable
E    cost effective
10. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A    
For a small business to grow well, no stone should be left unturned in pursuing all the marketing
strategies
B    For a small business to grow well, it is prudent to start with just one or two marketing techniques
C    
For a small business to grow well, it is more important to have a good product but not necessarily a
good marketing strategy
D    
For a small business to grow well, it is important to have a very good marketing strategy. The quality of
the product does not matter much
E    None of the above
11. According to the passage, which of the following is a benet of attending chamber of commer ce meetings?
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Language Skills
1. The statements A-D when arranged in the correct order form a coherent passage starting with statement 1
and ending in statement 2. Find the correct ordering.
1) Henry James is an example of a writer who enjoyed immense fame but little popularity.
A) He was, above all novelists, an esoteric author.
B) Some of his best books, I believe, never passed into second editions.
C) His disciples had the pleasure of feeling like persons initiated into mysteries.
D) He was subject, like a religious teacher, to all kinds of conicting interpr etations
2) He puzzled and exasperated even intelligent people.
A    BACD
B    BCAD
C    DACB
D    DBCA
E    ACDB
Instructions [2]
Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning.
2. Abandoned
A    Gave up
B    Escaped from
C    Accepted
D    Took away
E    Enabled
3. Seeing his neighbour’s brand new car, Santosh turned green with ______.
A    misery
B    hatred
C    envy
D    pride
E    honesty
Instructions [4 - 7 ]
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
We often hear that we are in danger of running out of non-renewable resources. But, what exactly is a non-
renewable resource?
Stated simply it is a resource which cannot be replenished at a rate equal to or greater than it is consumed. For
example, oil is a non-renewable resource. There is only so much oil in the ground. Every year the world
consumes thirty-one billion barrels of oil. At some point, if we continue to use oil at the same rate, we will be
using more than we are extracting from the ground.
On the other hand, if we were able to produce cars that run 100% on solar power, we would be using a
renewable resource - the sun. It would be renewable because the sun produces so much energy that we would
be in no danger of depleting it.
Non renewable energy resources primarily come from fossil fuels. These are fuels that had their genesis
millions of years ago as buried organisms decomposed to form the oil, coal, and natural gas that we are able to
take advantage of today. These fossil fuels basically provide the energy that drives the economy of the world.
Currently, at least eighty percent of all the energy that we, as a nation, use comes from fossil fuels. Our military
experts have long been aware of how our reliance on this form of energy is putting our country at risk. And just
recently, they have released documents that warn of the effects that global warming will have on our national
security.
The biggest reason that they are concerned is that these fossil based fuels that we depend on so heavily is the
cause for the huge amounts of greenhouse gas emissions that are polluted into the air each year. The most
dangerous of these greenhouse gases is carbon dioxide, mainly because there is so much of it produced each
day.
If you talk to scientists, it is beyond dispute that greenhouse gases are responsible for global warming. The
polar ice caps that have existed since man has been keeping records have begun to melt. And the result has
already begun to cause the sea levels to rise in areas around the world. Already millions have been displaced
from their homelands with many millions more to be displaced in the future.
At some point the tipping point will be reached and it will be too late to make effective corrections to the
problems that man has caused. No one knows exactly when this tipping point will occur. But nearly all climate
scientists agree that it is not that far away.
John Kuzniar
4. Why, according to the passage, is carbon dioxide the most dangerous green house gas?
A    Because it is twice as poisonous as carbon monoxide
B    Because of the massive quantities in which it is produced on a daily basis
C    Because it is poisonous for humans and animals
D    Because it reacts with ozone in the ozone layer to form a dangerous compound
E    Because it cannot be taken out of the earth’s atmosphere
5. What is the main point of the passage?
A    
Due to the excessive usage of non-renewable energy sources, man is causing more and more damage to
the environment, which might soon be impossible to contain
B    
Due to green house gases, the health of the planet is worsening by the day and man is to be held
responsible for this
C    All usage of non-renewable resources of energy should be banned with immediate effect
D    In his quest to dominate nature, man is causing more and more damage to the environment
E    
The difference between renewable and non-renewable resources of energy is that renewable resources
can be replenished whereas non-renewable resources cannot
6. Which of the following would most appropriately replace the word “consumes” as used in the passage?
A    eats
B    digests
C    uses
D    wastes
E    makes
7. Which of the following is opposite in meaning to the word “dispute”?
A    row
B    accord
C    squabble
D    quarrel
E    brawl
Instructions [8 - 11 ]
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Most people who run their own business will tell you it's the best decision they've ever made. They get to set
their own hours, be their own boss, and do things their own way. They'll also tell you that advertising is crucial to
business success, both long term and short term. If you run your own business and are interested in different
ways of advertising, then this article is for you. You'll learn how to advertise, and bring in more customers,
which will make you more money.
Print publications continue to be the most popular and most widely used form of advertising. This is anything
from magazines, newspapers, trade journals or small newsletters published by clubs and organizations.
Depending on what size your potential market is, and how much your advertising budget, you can choose any or
all of these methods of advertising. Of course, with print advertising, it can take a while to see any fruits of your
effort, so if you are just starting out, it pays to get started slowly.
Another way that is a really effective means of advertising is direct mail. This is simply mail you send out on a
regular basis to your target market, usually the neighborhood around your shop. This can be anything from full
color brochures, to simple postcards announcing sales and store events. If you send out simple postcards
every month or so, the name of your shop and your service will always be in the forefront of the minds of your
customers.
Being a member of, and participating in regular chamber of commerce meetings can be a big plus. You can
network with other business owners in your area, and come up with some symbiotic relationships. You can
refer customers to each other's stores, which can easily increase your sales and your prots.
Google adwords can be a very lucrative way to get more customers, even if you are a local shop. When people
type in the name of your service, along with your city, your ad will come up right along the search engine results.
This can be of great benet, as y ou get plenty of data regarding who is clicking on your ads and so forth.
Having a web page these days is absolutely essential. Having a web presence makes you stand out above the
rest, and allows you to do several things. One of them is that you can collect emails, which you can then put on
your list. If you collect emails from clients as you interact with them, they can also go on your list. Then you can
simply send emails to your list on a regular basis, reminding them of your products and services.
Just one or two of these ideas is enough to signicantly gr ow your business. Some nd that b y applying all of
these consistently, there income skyrockets, as their base of customers signicantly expands. If y ou are just
getting started, the best way is to try one or two of these at a time, and see which works best for you.
George Hutton
8. What, according to the author, is the best decision that business people say they made?
A    Starting their own business
B    Starting their own online business
C    Starting their own oine business
D    Deciding to have a webpage for their website
E    None of the above
9. Which of the following is opposite in meaning to the word “lucrative”?
A    worthwhile
B    fruitful
C    advantageous
D    unprotable
E    cost effective
10. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A    
For a small business to grow well, no stone should be left unturned in pursuing all the marketing
strategies
B    For a small business to grow well, it is prudent to start with just one or two marketing techniques
C    
For a small business to grow well, it is more important to have a good product but not necessarily a
good marketing strategy
D    
For a small business to grow well, it is important to have a very good marketing strategy. The quality of
the product does not matter much
E    None of the above
11. According to the passage, which of the following is a benet of attending chamber of commer ce meetings?
A    You can improve your brand recall in customer minds
B    You can improve your search engine rankings
C    You can learn how to effectively advertise
D    You can strike up mutually benecial r elationships with other business owners
E    None of the above
12. While the mother was not watching, the child ran ____ the street.
A    to
B    from
C    after
D    across
E    by
Instructions [13 - 16 ]
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
In search of an effective method to prevent muscle wasting that comes with illness and aging, researchers have
located a natural compound that is very promising.
The ndings r eported in the June issue of Cell Metabolism (a Cell Press publication), identify a natural
component of apple peels known as Ursolic Acid as a promising new nutritional therapy for the widespread and
debilitating condition that affects nearly everyone at one time or another.
"Muscle wasting is a frequent companion of illness and aging," explained researchers from The University of
Iowa, Iowa City. "It prolongs hospitalization, delays recoveries and in some cases prevents people going back
home. It isn't well understood and there is no medicine for it."
The research team rst look ed at what happens to gene activity in muscles under conditions that promote
weakening. Those studies turned up 63 genes that change in response to fasting in both people and mice and
another 29 that shift their expression in the muscles of both people who are fasting and those with spinal cord
injury. Comparison of those gene expression signatures to the signatures of cells treated with more than 1300
bio-active small molecules led them to ursolic acid as a compound with effects that might counteract those of
atrophy.
"Ursolic Acid is an interesting natural compound," they said. "It's part of a normal diet as a component of apple
peels. They always say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away..."
The researchers next gave Ursolic Acid to fasted laboratory subjects. Those experiments showed that ursolic
acid could protect against muscle weakening as predicted. When ursolic acid was added to the food of normal
subjects for a period of weeks, their muscles grew. Those effects were traced back to enhanced insulin
signaling in muscle and to corrections in the gene signatures linked to atrophy.
The subjects given ursolic acid also became leaner and had lower blood levels of glucose, cholesterol and
triglycerides. The ndings ther efore suggest that ursolic acid may be responsible for some of the overall
benets of healthy eating.
"We know if you eat a balanced diet like mom told us to eat you get this material," the researchers explained
"People who eat junk food don't get this."
It is not yet clear whether the ndings will tr anslate to human patients, but the goal now is to "gur e out if this
can help people." If so, they don't yet know whether Ursolic Acid at levels that might be consumed as part of a
normal diet might or might not be enough.