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Q2. Which of the following options best describe how Turman supports his argument? A. By appealing to a shared sense of community and values. B. By evoking the feeling of annoyance and relief. C. By addressing his audience at just the right moment. D. By assembling evidence and logical explanation.

B. By evoking the feelingof annoyance and relief.

Q3. Which of the following words does the author use to express a derogatory tone? A. Predictable B. Noisy C. Delicate D. Roar

B. Noisy

Q5. In which of the following genres would Don't look back now most likely be classified A. Drama B. Suspenses C. Action-adventure D. Romance

B. Suspense

Q5. Which of the following is most likely reason cicada's make a buzzing sound? A. To orient via echolocation B. To attract a mate C. To locate food source D. To ward off predator

B. To attract a mate

Q1. Which of the following conclusions could a reader make from this passage?

C. There is a big twist in the second half of the movie

Q1. Which of the following supports the detail that the Farallon Islands are a natural home to many animals? A. Abundant land B. Human presence C. Lush landscape D. Ocean currents

D. Ocean currents

It can be difficult to write sometimes, especially if you are creating something brand new. It is even harder when you must write while following certain rules. Some writers thrive when there are limits, like poets. Many poetry forms follow very specific rules, like sonnets or elegies; you can't just throw some words on a page and call it a haiku. On the other hand, some successful poets really enjoy breaking the rules. They will refuse to use proper punctuation or follow any sort of structure. So then what good are the rules, if you can just break them and still succeed? That doesn't make any sense. I guess that is why I am not a poet.

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Q2. Which of the following is a credible source that the author might have consulted to help write the article? A. A copy of a story published by the fish and wildlife services, originally written by a former refuge manager. B. A biography of President Theodore Roosevelt, with an emphasis on his passion for hunting. C.A nutritionist scholarly journal article on gold rush miners' diet. D. An 1890 cartographer's notes on efforts to map northern California coastline.

A. A copy of a story published by the fish and wildlife services, originally written by a former refuge manager.

Q4. With which of the following organization might the author of the article most closely associate? A. A nature conservancy agency B. A group that studies marine mammal behavior C. An eduction special interest group D. A group that supports first time novelist

A. A nature conservancy agency

Q6. Which of the following best describes the meaning of the word "inadvertently" as used in the second paragraph? A. Accidentally B. Approximately C. Quickly D. Intentionally

A. Accidentally

Q2. Which of the following perspectives can be inferred from the passage? A. Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are cyclical. B. Cicadas and public interest about cicadas is global. C. Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are inspirational. D. Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are inapplicable.

A. Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are cyclical.

A manager asks an employee at a local coffee house to clean the restrooms before clocking out for lunch, wipe he counters before cleaning the restroom, and deliver used coffee grounds to the garden for compost after lunch. Which of the following steps should the employee preform 3rd? A. Clock out B. Deliver used coffee grounds C. Eat lunch D. Clean the restroom

A. Clock out

Q1. Which of the following phrases from this infomercial contains instructions about how to use theadvertised product? A. Slip on our patented heat-deflecting mitten. B. No longer worry about your firm, sweaty grip destroying your cheeses or your butter. C. Leaving your fingerprints in that hard stick of butter. D. Bring you a brand-new piece of equipment for your home food station.

A. Slip on our patented heat-deflecting mitten.

Q2. A bessie Coleman's parents were sharecroppers who sent her to France as a child to become a pilot, after which she returned and opened flight school. A.Born to sharecropper parents, Bessie Coleman moved to France to take flight training and then returned to theUnited States as a stunt pilot B. After life as a sharecropper, Bessie Coleman raised money as a stunt pilot to attend flight school in France C. Bessie Coleman's parents were sharecroppers who sent her to France as a child to become a pilot, after which she returned and opened a flight school D. Bessie Coleman was a pilot, then a sharecropper, who lived in France where she was inducted into the national aviation hall of fame.

A.Born to sharecropper parents, Bessie Coleman moved to France to take flight training and then returned to theUnited States as a stunt pilot

Pharmacy Technician St. Francis Hospital 200 Hospital Drive, Mapleton, Vermont Duties include: Filling medication carts for each nursing station, filling TPNs, preparing surgical drips, maintaining anesthesia trays for 6 ors. Five years of hospital experience and certification required. FT/rotating schedule. Which of the following applicants best fits the advertised job position based on their qualifications? hospital setting. A. Ben is finishing up his 10th year as a certified pharmacy tech at PharmRite retail pharmacy. His availability is flexible, and he wants to move into a hospital settings. B. Dash has been the only pharmacy tech at Johnson Hospital for 6 years. He recently took continuing education credits to update his certification.He prefers to work days, but can work around a flexible schedule as needed. C. Amal has 7 years of experience working as a pharmacy tech at Oakdale Hospital, She does not have national certification and can only work 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. D. Carole has been an ER nurse in the St. Francis hospital system for 7 years. She just passed her certification exam, but sthe has no pharmacy experience. experience.

B. Dash has been the only pharmacy tech at Johnson Hospital for 6 years. He recently took continuing education credits to update his certification.He prefers to work days, but can work around a flexible schedule as needed.

Q2. Which of the following conclusions can be taken from the passage? A. The cookies made with this recipe would be good to send to college students B. The cookies made with this recipe may have been handed down by family C. The cookies made with this recipe are especially good for midnight snacks D. The cookies made with this recipe would be good to serve at a large party

B. The cookies made with this recipe may have been handed down by family

Q1. Which of the following events happened first after the male cicadas calls to the female cicades calls to the female cicadas according to the passage? A. Nymph drop to the ground B. The female makes a clicking sound C. The female deposits the eggs D. The male and female mate in the tree

B. The female makes a clicking sound

Q1. Which of the following is the most likely sources for most of the statements in the passage? A. The writer's local university library B. The writer's knowledge about writing C. The archive of recorded poetry and literature D. The online writing Lab at Purdue University

B. The writer's knowledge about writing

Q1. Which of the following sentences would be the best topic sentence for the paragraph? A. If you want to get in shape, the first step is to get moving B. There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk C. Exercise does not have to be difficult; consider walking. D. One of the easiest ways to lose inches is to take a walk in a daily basis

B. There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk

Q3. Which of the following word is a synonym for the word avian? A. Flying B. Aerial C.Bird D. Planes

C. Bird

Q1. Which of the following statement is true? A. When beating the eggs and sugar you shouldn't stop until soft peaks form B.The egg white and vanilla are beaten together in a bowl C. Each ball of dough must be pressed down with a form before baking D. After adding flour, the cookies are baked for 10-12 minutes

C. Each ball of dough must be pressed down with a form before baking

Q6. Which of the following statement from the passage offers evidence that female cicadas do not have cymbals attache to their abdomen? A. The female deposits the egg into the bark. B. The cicadas is a large loud insect C. Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing D. The male cicadas make a tragic high buzzing by locating two membrane on its abdomen called cymbals.

C. Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing

Q3. Which of the following information from the passage contains an opinion? A. Starting Friday, the movie will be showing at the Main Street Metroplex 12 and the Movie Palace 20. B. The plot of the movie is about a woman who has moved across country to escape her boyfriend. C. Juliette Cho's close-up shots make the viewer feel claustrophobic and frightened. D. The movie, starring Joy Taylor and Kevin Highsmith, lasts a little longer than an hour and a half.

C. Juliette Cho's close-up shots make the viewer feel claustrophobic and frightened.

Basic Breadmaking Steps: First, the ingredients are mixed and kneaded to create a smooth, springy dough. Next comes the first rising stage, or bulk fermentation. The once: fermented dough is then cut and shaped before a second rising step, called proofing. This can take as little as an hour or as long as several hours. Finally, the proofed dough is baked until a crispy golden crust forms and the interior is cooked through. A As used in the passage, which of the following phrases clarifies the order of the steps in basic breadmaking? A. To create a smooth, springy dough B. Until a crispy golden crust forms C. Once-fermented dough is then cut D. little as an hour

C. Once-fermented dough is then cut

Which of the following information sources contains copyright information for a given book? A. Index B. Title Page C. Publication page D. Table of contents

C. Publication page

Q2. Which of the following sentences best summarizes the second paragraph if the passage? A.The film takes place mostly in dark, which makes lightning and camera angle very important. B. Close-up shorts are important way to showcase a character's state of mind C. The directions and cinematography are key elements to resting the film's tense, suspenseful tone D. Joy Taylor's performance helps the audience feel nice sympathetic towards her character, Keisha.

C. The directions and cinematography are key elements to resting the film's tense, suspenseful tone

A high school football team arrives to practice one day to find that all of their equipment is missing. The coach wants to make sure he has considered every possibility before he the principal. Which of the following pieces of evidence would be relevant to help explain what happened to the equipment? A. The equipment has failed a recent safety inspection B. The school board has instituted budget cuts to football program. C. The football team often exchange pranks with their biggest rival, a high school team from the next town. D. Many of the player's parents have raised concerns over the potential for head injuries in contact football.

C. The football team often exchange pranks with their biggest rival, a high school team from the next town.

Q1. Which of the following sources would be useful for gathering more information about Bessie Coleman? A. A documentary film on female pilots in World War 1 B. A biography of the Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur C. The national museum of African American history and culture D. A comprehensive history of sharecropping eastern Texas.

C. The national museum of African American history and culture

Q5. Which of the following piece of evidence does the author use to speculate why the Farallon Islands are called "The Devil's Teeth?" A. They have always been called that by sailors who travel those waters B. In 1863, Violence broke out on the islands during the Egg War. C.The islands have sharks choppy currents, and irregular coastline. D. Swimming from San Francisco to the islands is very risky.

C.The islands have sharks choppy currents, and irregular coastline.

Q4. Which of the following sentences from the passage includes a fact? A. "This is a tense thrill ride that will not disappoint fans of joy Taylor or this genre in general." B. "The close-up shot feels claustrophobic, like the persecutive is skewed." C. "You can see the toll this stalking experience has had on her in every twitch of her eye and clench of her jaw." D. "With a running time of 98 minutes the pacing is quick and efficient."

D. "With a running time of 98 minutes the pacing is quick and efficient."

Q2. Which of the following statements is a logical conclusion based on this report? A. Emus continued destroying crops in the area throughout the 1930s and 1940s B. After losing the support of Australian government, farmer engaged in guerrilla warfare to combat the emus in 1934, 1943 and 1948 C. From 1932 to 1948, the Australian government battled emus on behalf of farmers D. After losing the great emu war in 1932, the Australian government provided limited military support to farmers in 1934, 1943 and 1948.

D. After losing the great emu war in 1932, the Australian government provided limited military support to farmers in 1934, 1943 and 1948.

Q1. During the Great Emu War, which of the following events happened immediately after the conflict resumed in mid-November? A. Military efforts became ineffective B. The Australian government launched the initial assault C. The military withdrew D. Emus resorted to guerrilla tactics.

D. Emus resorted to guerrilla tactics.

Q2. Which of the following bast describes the theme of the report? A. Herachy in nature B. Humankind versus nature C. Nature as beauty D. Extraordinary phenomena

D. Extraordinary phenomena

Q1. Which of the following pairs of search terms entered into a search engine with the phrase "Groundhog Day" is likely to produce information about the origin of Groundhog Day? A. Habitat and diet B. Weather and farming C. Holiday and festivities D. History and folklore

D. History and folklore

Q3. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The Farallons are dedicated sanctuary western gulls. B. The Farallons islands are currently an agricultural resource for San Francisco C. The ecosystem of Farallons Island has always been unstable. D. Human disrupted the ecosystem of the Farallons islands and helped her restore it.

D. Human disrupted the ecosystem of the Farallons islands and helped her restore it.

Q3. Based on the authors support and evidence, which of the following is a valid evaluation of the paragraph? A. It is a scholarly work about the business of being a good writer. B. It id s logical argument, providing that it is impossible to write well C. It is a part of a student's essay on how poets develop their craft D. It is an entertaining piece based on personal opinions and bias.

D. It is an entertaining piece based on personal opinions and bias.

Q4. Which of the following best describes the theme of this passage? A. Media attention to cicadas can also bring attention to climate change. B. Disinformation in the media is responsible for conflicting information about cicada life cycle C. Disinformation in the media falsely identifies climate change as the root cause of the cicada's near extinction. D. Medica attention to cicadas is as predictable cicadas life cycle.

D. Medica attention to cicadas is as predictable cicadas life cycle.

Q2. Which of the following statements reshapes the main points of the paragraph? A. The writer is not a poet because they refuse to follow very specific writing rules. B. A writer can create something brand new by throwing words in a page and calling in haiku C. Knowing how to follow or break the riles can be difficult for a writer D. Poetry like sonnets and elegies, has very specific rules a writer must follow.

D. Poetry like sonnets and elegies, has very specific rules a writer must follow.

Q1. Which of the following is the purpose of the passage? A. To persuade B. To describe C. To entertain D. To inform

D. To inform

Q1. Based on evidence from the passage, which of the following is the most likely inference? A. If we increased production of single-use plastic packaging, more plastic would be recycled. B. Most of the plastic has been produced has been recycled. C. The best thing about plastic is that it is recyclable, a renewable. D. plastic makes life convenient, but its use has so many cons that it should be reduced.

D. plastic makes life convenient, but its use has so many cons that it should be reduced.

Q3. Which of then following statements about the passage is true? A. Folding in peanut butter must be done with electric appliance. B. These cookies should be cooled on a baking rack. C.These cookies can be cooked in a microwave oven. D.Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously.

D.Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously.

What is all this talk of cicadas lately in the United State? You might be wondering why the media has featured it. but in fact, the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas. Themselves from their underground refuge. let's get oriented with some background on cicadas. What is a cicada? A typical definition will at least tell you that the cicadas is a large loud insect with long transparent wings ,mostly found in warm countries .Amore detailed response might also inform you that cicadas have short antennae and wide-set eyes that jut out .With delicate translucent wings-and that not only is the cicadas loud, but few creatures make louder sounds. In fact it is male cicadas that are the noisy ones, to the tune of 80 to 100 decibels, which is like the roar of a loud engine .this is because male cicadas make strident, high buzzing by vibrating two membranes on its abdomen called tymbals effectively turning body into a kind of echo chamber or drum .Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing though they respond with a clicking sound when they are ready to mate. Although there are several species of cicadas mating typically takes place in trees whereafter the femal

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Groundhog DayOn February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning. This tradition has been officially observed in the U.S. since the 1800s, and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in which a bear, fox, badger, or even hedgehog would serve as thesymbolic meteorologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day (or something similar), the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania takes special pride in beinghome to the one true forecasting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. At the turn of the twentieth century, townspeople formed the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club to perpetuate the joyful rituals and events surrounding Groundhog Day. Over the years, these events have come toinclude a scavenger hunt, a talent show, and a ball.Legend has it that on Groundhog Day the official weather forecasting groundhog awakens from hibernation and comes out of his burrow to look for his shadow. If he sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter are to come, and Punxsutawney Phil goes back to bed. However, ifhe does not see his shadow, Punxsutawney Phil takes this as a sign that spring has a

Passage 1

Don't Look Back Now is the story of Keisha (Joy Taylor), a woman who has moved across country to escape her creepy ex-boyfriend stalker, Tom (Kevin Highsmith). However, mysterious things keep happening to the people in Keisha'slife, and the authorities don't believe her. But there's one thing nobody knows - she's got a secret that will make anyonecoming to harm her regret it - especially Tom. This thriller is an exciting roller coaster ride that constantly keeps theaudience guessing. Director Juliette Cho knows exactly how to manipulate the camera to capture every shadow and peripheral movement, keeping the viewer on edge. The close-up shots feel claustrophobic, like the perspective is skewed. For any other movie this might be annoying, but for this one, it helps put the viewer in Keisha's suspicious shoes very well. With arunning time of 98 minutes, the pacing is quick and efficient, and Cho uses cinematography deftly to show the quickand jerky passage of time from Keisha's perspective. The performances are rock solid all the way through. Joy Taylor is brittle and violent, simmering below the surface with rage. You can see the toll this stalking experience has had on her in every twitch

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Numerous studies have confirmed that a brisk walk 30 minutes each day is adequate exercise for most healthy adults. Two of the most beneficial aspects are increased metabolism and joint flexibility. Equally important, however, are the mental benefits. A daily walk provides a chance to decompress from the stresses of the work day. A change of scenery and fresh air can brighten your mood.

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Peanut butter cookiesGrandma Harry; 30 minutes; Cookies/Desserts; Makes 1 dozen- 1 egg- 3⁄4 cup sugar- 1 cup peanut butter- 1 teaspoon vanilla- 1⁄2 cup flourBeat egg white until foamy. Stir in sugar, beat again until stiff peaks form. Gently fold inpeanut butter and vanilla. Add flour in small increments until dough forms. Chill dough for atleast 2 hours. Roll into balls, roll in sugar, press down with a fork, and bake at 350 degrees Ffor 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheet. These are very fragile.

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Farallon islands The farallon islands, or the Devil's teeth, as they are referred to by sailors, are a group of small islands with rocky, barren terrain and treacherous underwater currents, 48 km (30 miles) off the coast of san Francisco, California. Although the islands are small, with a combined total land area of 0.41km2 (0.16 square miles), they are positioned in a major ocean current, which enables them to house dense populations of birds, rodents, seals, and other mammals. The abundance of wildlife first attracted Russian and American fur traders in the early 1880s, who then nearly eliminated the seal population in the area. The islands then became an agricultural resources for San Francisco during the Gold rush era when egg companies began harvesting bird eggs on the islands. In 1863, violence between rival egg companies erupted on the islands (known as the Egg War) which advertently attracted national attention and provoked lawmakers to pass legislation to protect and rehabilitate the islands' natural ecosystem. Prepared by Accurate Kenyan on Facebook. In 1881, an executive order was passed that decreed egging illegal on the Farallons. This ended private enterprise on the islands

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Studies suggest that more than 9 billion metric tons of plastic have been produced since 1950, more than four times the volume of Mt. Everest, and about 75% of it remains in landfills or has entered the environment as pollution. As a material plastic has many advantages. However, it is difficult to recycle because popular single-use and convenience items, such as packaging and water bottles, are low inequality and value when recycled Part of the magic of plastic is that it seemingly lasts forever. But when it cannot be re-used efficiently, it leads to stark realities like an island of plastic, twice the size of Texas. Rotating in the Pacific Ocean. Plastic is consumed by fish and birds and is seeping into the air, water, and our food.

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The Great Emu War In 1932, the Australian government lost a war against the native emu population. The operation that has since become known as the Great Emu War began as an initiative to combat overpopulation of the crop-destroying birds invading farmland around Chandler and Walgoolan. The initial assault on the flightless avians began on November 2 and lasted six days before the military personnel withdrew. Efforts resumed on November 12, but by early December, the feathered foes had adopted guerrilla tactics against the targeted wheat fields, rendering military involvement largelyineffective. The Australian government declined further involvement with the ongoing conflict in 1934, 1943, and1948, despite the repeated pleas for assistance by the farmers in the area.

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You might think the largest animal on Earth is the blue whale, and you would be correct. Blue whales can reach a length of 98 ft. long and can weigh as much as 198 tons. However, in the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon, there is an organism currently covering an area of 3 square miles and estimated to weigh at least 7,500 tons: the Armillaria ostoyae fungus, also known as the honey mushroom or shoestring fungus. Though A. ostoyae is found in other places, such as Michigan and Germany, only Oregon's fungus has grown to such an enormous size. The humongous fungus isestimated to be anywhere from 2,000 to 8,000 years old, and it continues to grow by 1 to 3 feet every year.

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Bessie Coleman Bessie Coleman, the first civilian licensed Black pilot in the world, was born in 1892 to sharecroppers in Texas, where she attended a segregated school and worked with her family in the cotton fields. She dreamed of becoming a pilot but no flight schools in America would accept her, so she moved to France to earn her pilot's license. When she returned to the U.S., she wanted to open a flight school for Black students. She became a stunt flier and performed for paying audiences, which she insisted be desegregated. Following her death in a plane crash in 1926, the Bessie Coleman Aero Club was established in Los Angeles in 1929. She was inducted into the National Aviation hall ofFame in 2006.

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Q2. Which of the following evidece from the passage supports the inference that Groundhog Day is is an entertaining tradition? a) Over the year, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show, and a ball. b) Legend has it that on Groundhog day, the official weather forecasting groundhog awakens from hibernation and comes out of his burrow to look for his shadow. c) This tradition has been officially observed in the U.S. since the 1800s and is believed to have developed from European traditions. d) On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning.

a) Over the year, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show, and a ball.

Q2. Which of the following pairs of examples from the passage best demonstrates why the use of plastics is a divisive topic? A. Plastic has advantages. Plastic is difficult to recycle efficiently B. Plastic is consumed by birds. Plastic is entering our food C Plastic is popular. Plastic is used for packaging D. Plastic is in landfills. Plastic is in the ocean.

a. Plastic has advantages. Plastic is difficult to recycle efficiently

Q3. What source would be most useful in determining the reliability of Punxsutawney, Phila predictions over a number of years? a) An encyclopedia entry on mammals in the Northeast U.S. b) A record of weather patterns in the last decade. c) A historical survey of customs in Pennsylvania. d) A memoir from a member of the Groundhog Club.

b) A record of weather patterns in the last decade.

Q3. Which of the following options best describes the purpose of this information? a) To amuse the audience with enthusiastic rhetoric b) To persuade the audience to buy the Dairy McGrabs c) To express frustration with the common dairy food problems d) To explain how the Dairy McGrabs works.

b) To persuade the audience to buy the Dairy McGrabs