english 9b final exam

Which statement best explains the author's primary purpose in writing this text?

RIGHT - to provide readers with a balanced historical view of the gold mining industry

Which two details from the article most help develop a claim the author makes about astronaut's use of the ARED device?

RIGHT- "...came home with more lean muscle and less fat..." (paragraph 3) WRONG- "...constantly breaks down and renews itself..." (paragraph 5)

What does the word eluded mean as it is used in paragraph 9?

WRONG- fled

Select the four statements that together best create an objective summary of the text. Then place the statements in the correct order into the boxes below.

ALL RIGHT 1. A study was conducted... 2. Researches found that... 3. The reaserchers concluded that proper... 4. Furthermore research is needed...

Part A How does paragraph 8 help to develop the author's ideas? Part B Which piece of evidence from paragraph 8 best supports the answer in Part A?

Part A RIGHT - It offers evidence about another factor that contributes to musical ability. Part B WRONG- "They studied two pianists who had accumulated the same number of practice hours..."

Part A What is the intended impact of using the words best, worst, prosper, and heartache in paragraph 1? Part B Which additional line from the text best achieves the same impact described in the answer to Part A?

Part A RIGHT- The words highlight the contrast between the positive and negative consequences of gold mining. Part B WRONG- "The result was another rush of gold-hungry hopefuls." (paragraph 8)

Part A Which words best describe Tetsuya during the first half of the story? Part B Which two details from the text best support the answer to Part A?

Part A RIGHT- alarmed but intrigued Part B RIGHT- "He turned to see who had come in, but his smile froze when his eyes fell on the long bag that the stranger was carrying." (paragraph 5) and "Tetsuya had now stopped working and was observing the stranger with some curiosity." (paragraph 10)

Part A What is the best definition of the phrase working memory capacity as it is used in paragraph 8? Part B Which quality named in paragraphs 8 and 9 best supports the response to Part A?

Part A RIGHT-the ability of the brain to focus on a task or ideas Part B WRONG- practice hours & dedicated RIGHT- strong interest

Part A Which statement best represents a theme of the story? Part B Which detail from the story best supports the answer to Part A?

Part A WRONG- Running away from your past only heightens the difficulty you must ultimately face. Part B RIGHT- "...remember that a good, accurate shot is very different from one made with peace in your soul." (paragraph 26)

Part A Which of the following best describes the author's point of view about gold mining? Part B Which two pieces of evidence best support the answer to Part A?

Part A WRONG- The challenges of gold mining have helped gold miners develop admirable qualities like grit and perseverance. Part B- WRONG"Day after day, they jostled, dug, and suffered as they sought to strike it rich." (paragraph 2) and RIGHT "It might be safer to train as a geologist or metallurgist and earn a steady salary." (paragraph 16)

Part A Read paragraphs 5 through 7. 5 Since the 1990s, resistance exercise has been thought to be a key method of protecting astronauts' bones. Normal, healthy bone constantly breaks down and renews itself, a process called remodeling. As long as these processes are in balance, bone mass and density stay the same. Earlier studies of Russian Mir space station residents found an increased rate of breakdown, but little change in the rate of regrowth, resulting in an overall loss in bone density. 6 In the study, astronauts who used the ARED device still had increased bone breakdown, but their bone renewal tended to increase, likely resulting in a better balance in whole bone mineral density. 7 "The increase in both bone breakdown and formation suggests that the bone is being remodeled, but a key question remains as to whether this remodeled bone is as strong as the bone before flight," said Dr. Jean Sibonga, NASA bone discipline lead at Johnson and coauthor of the study. How do paragraphs 5-7 most develop a claim made by the author? Part B Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

Part A WRONG- by suggesting that research should focus on ARED's ability to increase bone strength in space Part B WRONG- "In the past, astronauts have lost an average of 1 to 2 percent per month." (paragraph 8)

Select two details from paragraphs 4-8 that best reveal the stranger's motivation.

RIGHT- }Thats why.... " and "I would simply like to prove that.."

Read the passage, then answer the questions. from "The Way of the Bow" by Paulo Coelho Part A What techniques does the author primarily employ to build suspense in the text? Part B Which two pieces of evidence best support the answer to Part A?

RIGHT-Developing a mysterious background for a main character and utilizing a precarious setting. XXWRONGXX- "'That's why I've been travelling all these days, in order to challenge him and put an end to a reputation he no longer deserves.'" (paragraph 4) RIGHT- "'I will do as you ask, but you will have to keep the promise you made, never to reveal the name of the village where I live.'" (paragraph 17)

Which statement best reflects how the bridge contributes to the meaning of the story?

RIGHT-The difficulty of shooting an arrow from the bridge symbolizes the mental obstacles one must face in life.

Using information from the article, select the statement that best describes the effect of the causes listed in the chart.

WRONG - Cause Effects on Bone Health Astronauts' use of ARED device - decreases the rate at which bones break down. Extended stay in space - increase mineral density of bones BOTH WRONG

How does the author develop the claim that practice is important to musical ability?

WRONG - by discussing the opinions of professional musicians

For each statement below, determine if it is a claim that is made and effectively supported in the passage, a claim that is made but not effectively supported in the passage, or a claim that is not made in the passage.

WRONG claim not made in the passage - Successful musicians have talent but also put in long practice hours. RIGHT Claim made and effectively supported -Higher working memory is likely to increase musical proficiency. WRONG Claim made and effectively supported- The amount of practice is more important than the quality of practice. WRONG Claim made and effectively supported- Some people believe that the concept of talent is a myth. WRONG Claim made but not effectively supported-Anyone who works hard will demonstrate exceptional musical performance. RIGHT Claim made and effectively supported-Deliberate practice increases musical proficiency.

Which statement below best describes the way in which Grimwade unfolds his ideas in the text?

WRONG- He begins by describing the process of gold mining, offers historical context, then ends by recounting specific examples of how gold mining has been harmful.

In paragraphs 1-4, how does the author's choice to begin the story with a conversation between the boy and the stranger most impact the story?

WRONG- by intriguing readers about Tetsuya's mysterious background