Question 16 & 17

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What is the main focus of the article about high school athletics?

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Safety in high school athletics and how injuries are being prevented

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Which of these sentences best supports the main idea of the article? Options: It has been estimated that nearly half of all high school students participate in athletics on some level., This school district reports that each high school has a minimum of five varsity sports., One of the most visible educational campaigns has been launched by the NFL., Bob Jones said, “We had a very successful season.”

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One of the most visible educational campaigns has been launched by the NFL.

Front

What is another strong piece of evidence supporting the main idea?

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In a 2010 study, 80 percent of high school athletes had injuries; 25 percent were serious.

Front

What kind of source is Bob Jones, the Southern High's athletic director?

Back

A primary source

Front

Why is the NFL’s “Heads Up” campaign mentioned in the article?

Back

As an example of an effort to reduce injuries in athletics

Front

What is the focus of the editorial about volunteering?

Back

The many benefits of volunteering for teens

Front

What is the best transition between the first and second paragraph? Options: The negative aspects of volunteering should not be overstated., Many teens need to be convinced that volunteering should be mandatory., However challenging volunteering may be, it will, in the end, provide many benefits., It is understandable why students feel they cannot commit to volunteering in the community.

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It is understandable why students feel they cannot commit to volunteering in the community.

Front

What is described as an “intangible benefit” of volunteering? Options: Getting school credit, Gaining leadership experience, Building a résumé.

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Making a difference in the world

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Which example supports the idea that volunteering builds career skills? Options: Working as a student tutor in the library, Playing on a basketball team, Hanging out with friends, Shopping for groceries

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Working as a student tutor in the library

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What does the editorial say is a major?

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Teaching them to be productive members of society