Jenny Teas
Which of the following is a credible source that the author might have consulted to help write the article
A copy of a story published by the fish and wildlife service originally written by a former refuge manager
Which of the following first prompted the CEO to consider improvising nap rooms
Company-wide audits that reported employee fatigue
Which of the following quotes from a guest at the birthday party contains a stereotype?
Considering the elderly age of Dr. Creekstone, he was surprisingly articulate and intelligent
Which of the following contains only key points of the passage?
Shia is working late, he hears mysterious noises, and he is frightened enough to leave work.
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn as to why the US was not interested in lamarr's invention?
The navy preferred to use the work of military engineers
Which of the following lines from the passage supports the inference that Hedy Lamarr worked earnestly to archive her goals?
but she did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time.
Which of the following terms identifies the authors tone in the passage
informal
Which of the following organizations might the author of this article most closely associate?
nature conservancy
Which of the following resources would help a reader gather information about economic trade during World War II?
new articles and textbooks
A student newspaper editor is adding images to newspaper articles and finds a photograph of a woman smiling and standing in a large fish. With which of the following articles should the student expect to place this photo?
"New Species Discovered by Anthropology Department Alumna"
Which of the following sentences from the passage includes a fact?
"With a running time of 98 minutes, the pacing is quick and efficient..."
Which of the following information indicates Clara Barton has international influence?
1881: Barton petitions president Chester A. Arthur to open an American branch of the international Red Cross Organization.
Which of the following is the topic excerpt?
A mysterious experience from work
Which of the following sources would provide relevant information about the cost of property destruction following a natural disaster?
A newspaper article about the natural disaster
Which of the following is the best source to consult about the famous jazz saxophonist Charlie "yardbird" Parker's childhood in Kansas City in the 1940s?
A published magazine interview with Charlie Parker
What source would be most useful in determining the reliability of Punxsutawney Phil's predictions over a number of years?
A record of weather patterns in the last decade
A parent is researching types of sunscreen to use for his child to wear to swim lessons. Which of the following resources would be the most reliable for the parent to consult?
A review of sunscreens from a skin cancer research foundation
Using the employment advertisement above, which of the following applicants could meet the requirements of this job?
A teacher who has taught for 4 years.
A study group is asked to prepare a report about the effects of mobile use on consumers' hearing. Which of the following sources is most likely to provide relevant data?
A university research paper about decibel limits of headphones and speakers
Which of the following sources would be the best resolve other suspense novels?
An encyclopaedia entry about suspense genre.
According to the timeline which of the following events happens second?
Barton works on the frontlines of civil war.
Which of the following statements about the passage is true?
Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously.
Which of the following words is synonym for avain in this passage?
Bird
Which of the following statements correctly identifies the sequence of events in the reading?
Born to sharecropper parents, Bessie Coleman moved to France to take flight training and then returned to the United States as a stunt pilot
Which of the following options best describe how Turman supports his argument?
By evoking the feeling of annoyance and relief.
Which of the following is evidence the writer provide to support the main argument?
Customers pay a large percentage of server's salaries
Which of the following conclusions is supported by all the details provided about the birthday party?
Dr. Oliver Creekstone is an unconventional fellow
Which of the following statements is a logical conclusion based on this report?
Emus continued destroying crops in the area throughout the 1930s and 1940s
During the Great Emu War, which of the following events happened immediately after the conflict resumed in mid-November?
Emus resorted to guerrilla tactics.
Which of the following best describes the report?
Extraordinary natural phenomena
Which of the following from the passage supports the conclusion that the passage takes place in the 21st century?
He sent his boss a single text message before turning over and trying to force himself to sleep: I don't think I can work anymore
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from Hedy Lamar's acting career?
Hedy lamarr wanted more opportunities to speak while acting
Which of the following is statements supports the claim the Hedy Lamarr made significant contributions to the advancement of technology?
Her work helped in the future development of cellular phones, Bluetooth, and WI-FI.
Based on the authors support and evidence, which of the following is a valid evaluation of the paragraph?
It is an entertaining piece based on personal bias opinion.
Which of the following information from the passage contains an opinion?
Juliette Cho's close-up shots make the viewer feel claustrophobic and frightened.
Which of the following best describes the authors experience in the theatre?
No limit to where the theatre can take you
The following sentences can be combined to form a paragraph. Which of the following sentences represents the main idea?
Our dogs are the most adorable creatures in the world.
Which of the following evidence from the passage
Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show and a ball
Which of the following pairs of examples from the passage best demonstrates why the use of plastics is a divisive topic?
Plastic has advantages. Plastic is difficult to recycle efficiently
Based on evidence from the passage, which of the following is the most likely inference?
Plastic makes life convenient, but its use has so many cons that its use should be reduced.
Which of the following additional pieces of information supports the claim that napping during the workday will help employees "b happier, healthier, and more productive"?
Rested people have better impulse control, so they are more likely to choose nutritious food over junk food
Which of the following phrases from this infomercial contains instructions about how to use the advertised product?
Slip on our patented heat-deflecting mitten.
An employee believes that she was injured on the job due to unsafe situation. Based on the advertisement below, which provides the necessary experience to purse her claim and would ensure the employee lowest overall cost? Martin and sons: job injuries, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Free initial consultation Smith and jones: no fee unless you win your case. Specializes in worker's compensation legal issues Williams attorneys: state and federal employment fairness, medical malpractice lawsuits. Reasonable settlement Thorn and Thomas: employment law, contract negotiations, and employment safety issues
Smith and jones
Which of the following can the reader infer about the authors point of view when they state: "the work Lamarr and Antheil did creating this frequency- hoping system led to many technologies that are often taken for granted today"?
The author believes that we have underestimated the value of the contributions of lesser-known inventors
From the passage, which of the following statements represents a logic conclusion about the author
The author loves to attend theatrical productions
Which of the following statements is correct?
The author thinks it would be exciting to watch a home run ball.
Which of the following is the writer's main argument?
The custom of tipping should be abolished and servers paid a living wage
Which of the following sentences best summarizes the second paragraph of the passage?
The direction and cinematography are the key elements to creating the film's tense, suspenseful tone.
A high school football team arrives to practices one day to find that all of their equipment is missing. The coach wants to make sure he has considered every possibility before he alerts the principal. Which of the following pieces of evidence would be relevant to help explain what happened?
The football team often exchanges pranks with the biggest rival, a high school team from the next town
Which of the following pieces of evidence does the author use to speculate why the farallon islands are called the devil's teeth?
The islands have sharks, choppy currents and irregular coastline.
Which of the following sources would be useful for gathering more information about Bessie Coleman?
The national museum of African American history and culture
Which of the following could accurately subtitle this passage?
The start of the revolution
Which of the following is the most likely source for most of the authors' statement in the passage?
The writers own knowledge about writing.
Which of the following conclusions could a reader make from this passage?
There is a big twist in the second half of the movie.
Using evidence from the passage which of the following conclusions about the author can the reader make
They go to the theatre as often as possible
Which of the following supports an evaluation of a logic argument?
unbiased information
Which of the following options best describes the purpose of this infomercial?
To persuade the audience to buy the Dairy McGrabs
Which of the following areas of a textbook includes supplementary materials and additional information to the text?
appendix
Which of the following best describes the meaning if the word inadvertently ass used in the second paragraph?
accidentally
Which of the following words as used in the timeline indicates the chronology of events in Barton's life?
after
Which of the following word are synonyms for "erroneously" as used in the passage? (select all that apply)
o Incorrectly o Mistakenly
Which of the following statements should be included in an accurate summary from the text? (select all that apply)
o The volunteers went to the houses of the opposing party accidentally o The candidate received more voters in places the volunteers canvassed
Which of the following best describes the theme of the passage?
objective
Which of the following supports the detail that the Farallon islands are a natural home to many animals?
ocean currents
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 Prepared by Accurate Kenyan on Facebook. 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 of Fame in 2006.
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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's life, and the authorities don't believe her. But there's one thing nobody knows - she's got a secret that will make anyone coming to harm her regret it - especially Tom. This thriller is an exciting roller coaster ride that constantly keeps the audience guessing. Prepared by Accurate Kenyan on Facebook. 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 a running time of 98 minutes, the pacing is quick and efficient, and Cho uses cinematography deftly to show the quick and 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 of her eye and clench of her jaw. The strength she displays once the film shifts into the darker, triumphant second act is a wonder to behold. Kevin Highsmith gives off just the right vibe of charming and sinister as Tom, effortlessly shifting his entire performance between sweet and suddenly dangerous. This is a tense thrill rise that will not disappoint fans of Joy Taylor orr this genre in general. You can find Don't Look Back Now at the Main Street Metroplex 12 and the Movie Palace 20 starting Friday.
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Editor Wanted Copy editor needed for new corporate magazine. All applicants must have four years of editorial experience. A college degree in journalism or English is required. The job requires full-time hours with competitive benefits offered. The starting salary is $30,000 per year. Contact human resources at 444-4444 to apply.
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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 and was reinforced in 1909 when President Theodore Roosevelt created the Farallon reservation to restrict human access and preserve the norther islands. Protection was expanded in 1967 to include all the Farallon islands, and over time many of the islands' original inhabitants have returned. The farallon are now home to the world's largest population of western gulls. Seals have returned, as well as otters and sea lions, which in turn attracts great white shark. The combination of sharks, underwater currents and jagged coastline are probably what earned the Farallon their nickname "devil's Teeth" though it hasn't stopped a few adventurous people from swimming. Four people have completed the 30-mile swim from the islands to San Francisco the fastest person completed the journey in 14 hours.
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except for a suspense novel Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFO's office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump, like someone had dropped a towing ball. There shouldn't be anyone else here at this hour, Shia thought to himself as he looked at his watch. The only illumination came from Shia's computer monitor. His office was on the thirtieth floor, far too high to get more than a faint glow from the street lights below. Shia slowly stood up before reaching down to turn off the computer screen, hoping to hide in the darkness. He considered turning on his phone's flashlight, but his thoughts were cut short by a loud crash followed by the unmistakable ticking of shattered glass. Shia froe, as if he were caught by the gaze of medusa. The initial doubt that he would actually find someone snooping around the CFO's office had turned to an icy fear that gripped his lungs and would not let him breathe. His heart was pounding loudly in his ears: he knew whoever was in his boss's office must be able to hear. Another crash, followed by a loud howl that he was sure couldn't be human shocked Shia into motion. He broke into a run, in the opposite directions. He sprinted for the emergency stairwell and rushed downward, jumping over
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The volunteers for the incumbent candidate planned to canvass the neighbourhood in an attempt to garner more support from constituents in their political party. Unbeknownst to them, the voter address list was erroneously Prepared by Accurate Kenyan on Facebook. switched. Meaning that although they were walking door to door, they were walking to the doors of people registered under a different political party. In a surprising twist, the process of discussing the candidate's stance on the issues did raise support. On Election Day, the incumbent candidate lost, but received more votes in the neighbourhoods where volunteers canvassed, despite focussing on members of the opposing party.
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Peanut butter cookies Grandma Harry; 30 minutes; Cookies/Desserts; Makes 1 dozen - 1 egg - 3⁄4 cup sugar - 1 cup peanut butter - 1 teaspoon vanilla - 1⁄2 cup flour Beat egg white until foamy. Stir in sugar, beat again until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in peanut butter and vanilla. Add flour in small increments until dough forms. Chill dough for at least 2 hours. Roll into balls, roll in sugar, press down with a fork, and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheet. These are very fragile.
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Baseball Some people think baseball is boring to watch, but there are so many exciting things that can happen during a baseball game. A player can grand slam, steal a base, or tag a runner out at home plate. Even though there are slow parts of the game, exciting things can happen unexpectedly. For fans, there is nothing more thrilling than catching a foul ball or even a home run. Baseball is so much more than eating and singing "Take Me out to the Ballgame."
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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 reuse 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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Infomercial Hey there, kitchen utensil aficionados! It's Thurman again, bring you a brand-new piece of equipment for your home food station! Are you tired of your blocks of premium aged cheddar getting all crumbly when you try to slice them? Don't you hate leaving your fingerprints on that hard stick of butter? Well, worry no more! From the company that brought you the SmackDice comes the McGrabs! You no longer have to worry about your firm, sweaty grip destroying your cheese or your kinds of butter. All you have to do is slip on your patented heat-deflecting mittem, complete with plastic-grp palm pad, and slice your smooth dairy products with no threat of them smelting or crumbling from your body heat!
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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 its 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 in quality 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, floating 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 largely ineffective. The Australian government declined further involvement with the ongoing conflict in 1934,
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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 is estimated 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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The best part about going to the theatre is the feeling of being transported into story. As soon as the curtains rises, you can forget about the chairs that make you feel like you've been squished into a sardine can and embrace whenever the story takes you., if only for a short while. The emotions in the play become your emotions. The lives of the characters become your life. From a drama about a financial crisis to a comedy about a play gone wrong, there is no limit where the theatre can take you.
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Lexington and Concord The majority of history scholars agree that the open warfare portion of the American War for Independence began in two small Massachusetts towns: Lexington and Concord. To stop the British from discovering military supplies hidden in Concord, the American Minutemen attempted to stall or halt the British Regulars in Lexington Common. While the opposing factions were facing off against one another, a shot was fired from an unknown source, causing hostilities to break into violence. After the skirmish at Lexington settled, multiple people from both sides lay dead and the British continued their way toward Concord.
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Research shows that tipping in a restaurant has little to no effect on service. What tipping does do is enable restauranteurs to pay less than the federal minimum wage to servers and depend on customers to make up the difference between servers' salaries and the minimum wage. The U.S federal minimum wage for servers is $2.13 per hour. Although minimum wage varies from state to state, it is safe to say that customers are paying the lion's share of servers' salaries. This practice leads to resentment on the part of customers and it devalues servers. It's time to abolish tipping and pay employees a living wage. The result may well be happy servers who provide excellent service to grateful customers.
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Hedy Lamarr, the Inventor Hedy Lamarr was a woman of many talents. She was first known as a European film actress in the 1930s and early 1940s. Some of her popular films included Boom Town (1940) and White Cargo (1942); however, her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored. To relieve this boredom, Lamarr took up inventing. Hedy Lamarr did not have any formal training, but she did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time. Although she had a number of failed inventions, such as an improved traffic light and a carbonated drink, Lamarr did not stop coming up with ideas. She even spent time working with the science engineering team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon. During World War II, Lamarr learned that one of the military's new technologies, radio- controlled torpedoes, were too easily jammed and redirected. She came up with a type of radio signal that changed, or "hopped," frequencies and was unable to be tracked or disrupted. With the assistance of her friend George Antheil, she was able to design the systemand patent it in August 1942. Unfortunately, the United States Navy was not interested. The technology of the era wasn't quite good enough to easily implement Lamarr's system, and the Navy was not particularly interested in civilian inventions at the time. It wasn't until 20 years later, during the Ciban Missile Crisis, that a version of Lamarr's system began appearing on Navy ships. The work Lamarr and Antheil did creating this frequency-hopping system led to many technologies that are often taken for granted today. Their work led to the development of cell phones, Bluetooth, and WiFi. Just think, we might not have any of those things if Hedy Lamarr had been given more interesting roles.
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The office memo To: staff From: CEO Date; June 18, 2021 Subject: Naps Employees, In the recent company-wide audits, many employees have reported fatigue at work. Combined with our acquisition of 10 major projects this year, I'm concerned about our employees' productivity and health. According to a 2008 study, napping for 60 minutes helped improve verbal memory, motor skills, and perceptual learning better than caffeine. Many successful companies have adopted the practice of work naps, in industries like tech, manufacturing - even NASA! Prepared by Accurate Kenyan on Facebook. Starting today, we will be providing a designated nap room in each office building near the gym and cafeteria to help employees take care of their bodies and minds, so they can be happier, healthier, and more productive. Thank you, Melinda Myles
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Playful Pooch Sometimes, your playful pooch might give a little nip to your hand or something else that shouldn't be bitten. To stop bad biting behaviors, you should attempt to redirect your dog's attention to an appropriate chew toy. You can do this by placing the toy in their mouth and praising them, causing your canine companion to associate chewing on a chew toy with positive emotions. Another step you can take to redirect biting behavior is to use biting deterrent spray. The spray can be homemade or store-bought. Just make sure that the ingredients won't make your puppy's tummy sick.
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An interesting birthday party On Saturday afternoon, local eccentric Dr. Oliver Creek stone held a remarkable 90th birthday at his countryside estate. Present were 3000 guests, four zebras, two monster trucks, and a famous bagpipe player from Scotland. Though pleased with the entertainment, attendees reportedly were shocked that the complimentary buffet contained only boiled asparagus and pickled carrots. At nightfall, the party was treated to a stunning and seemingly endless fireworks display. According to our sources, Dr. Creekstone felt that next year's birthday party would have to be even bigger and more interesting. We'll need at least seven more zebras, he said.
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Clara Barton Timeline 1821: Clara Barton is born in North Oxford, Massachusetts. 1831: Barton cares for her brother David after he falls from a roof and is severely injured. 1855: Barton moves to Washington D.C. to work as the first female federal patent clerk. 1861: Barton begins gathering and distributing food, clothing, and medical supplies to wounded soldiers during the Civil War. 1862: Barton works on the front lines as a self-taught nurse. 1865: After the war, Barton begins identifying anonymous soldiers to be properly buried through the Office of Missing Soldiers. 1869: Barton travels to Europe, assisting with preparing military hospitals and supplying aid to the poor. 1881: Barton petitions President Chester A. Arthur to open an American branch of the International Red Cross Organization.
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Groundhog Day 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. 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 the symbolic meteorologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day (or something similar), the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania takes special pride in being home 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 to include 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, if he does not see his shadow, Punxsutawney Phil takes this as a sign that spring has arrived, and he remains above ground. Of course, common sense tells us that February 2 is too early for spring to begin, and that while animals may be attuned to various elements of nature from which humans might learn, they are unlikely to act on their instincts based on a schedule set by a Gregorian calendar. Nevertheless, a visit to Pennsylvania to see Punxsutawney Phil and all of the fun he inspires each year might provide the touch of hope needed to reach the end of winter.
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Which of the following can be used to find journal articles on a given topic?
periodic index
"though pleased with the entertainment, attendees reportedly were shocked that the complimentary buffet contained only boiled asparagus and pickled carrots," Which of the following words from the sentence above has negative connotation?
shocked
In which of the following genres would Don't Look Back Now most likely be classified?
suspense
Which of the following is tone of the passage?
tense
Which of the following information sources contains copyright information for a given book?
title page
Which of the following best identifies the author's purpose in the passage?
to describe how to train a puppy
Which of the following is the purpose of the passage?
to inform
