Selection Test Review 1

Selection Test Review

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In this paragraph from “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what key concept does the underlined sentence develop?

“We want to create a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to take ownership and
accomplish something amazing,” [Irving] notes. “Meaningful, real-world learning experiences fire up the
neurons in kids’ minds. If you don’t do that, you’ve lost them. Purposeful, inspiring activities
increase the chance they’ll stay on that learning and career path. We’ve had one young
lady receive a full scholarship to Duke University as a math major, and several young men are
now pilots, engineers, and aircraft mechanics.”

A. Students who participate in Experience Aviation programs are more likely to succeed than those who do not.

B. Experience Aviation is accomplishing its goal of increasing participation in math and science careers.

C. The success of Experience Aviation participants proves that the teaching techniques are effective.

D. More girls need to be encouraged to study math and science and pursue related careers.

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Close Read: Analyze Craft and Structure
Identify the choice that best answers the question.
Which of the following is the best example of indirect characterization?

A. Barrington Irving is very good at rising above obstacles.

B. [H]e beat the odds to become the youngest person and only African American ever to fly solo around the world.

C. One of their customers, a Jamaican-born professional pilot, asked Irving if he'd ever thought about becoming a pilot.

D. Irving's nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation, aims to boost the numbers of youth in aviation and other science-

and math-related careers.

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First Read: Comprehension

Identify the choice that best answers the question.

In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” which statements about the “Journey for Knowledge” program are true? Choose three options.

A. Students will not need access to a computer in order to participate in the program.

B. The program will include communicating with the International Space Station.

C. Students in the program will learn more about engineering and technology.

D. The program's curriculum focuses on history, art, and music.

E. Irving will personally visit every classroom along the way.

F. During the program, Irving will fly to all seven continents.

Scan the text and highlight evidence about the Journey for Knowledge program.

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Close Read: Analyze the Text
Identify the choice that best answers the question.

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A
Which of the following sentences best states a central idea of “Barrington Irving,
Pilot and Educator”?

A. Without the support of others, it is impossible to achieve your dreams.

B. Purposefulness, dedication, and belief in oneself are the keys to

success.

C. Having practical experience as a student prepares one for an

interesting career.

D. Although hard work is important, luck plays a larger role in a person's

success.

Part B
Which quotation from the text best supports your answer to Part A?

A. "The only thing that separates you from CEOs in corner offices or

scientists in labs is determination, hard work, and a passion for what you

want to achieve."

B. "There are probably millions of kids out there like me who find science

and exploration amazing, but lack the confidence or opportunity to take the

next step."

C. "I had no money, but I was determined to give back with my time,

knowledge, and experience."

D. "Meaningful, real-world learning experiences fire up the neurons in kids'

minds."

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Close Read: Analyze Craft and Structure
Identify the choice that best answers the question.

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A
Using clues in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” decide which of the following inferences best describes how Barrington Irving feels
about accomplishing his solo flight around the world.

A. proud and satisfied

B. nervous but hopeful

C. scared but determined

D. excited yet disbelieving

Part B
Which excerpt from the text best supports your answer to Part A?

A. Then another dream took hold: flying solo around the world.

B. After 97 days, 26 stops, and dozens of thunderstorms, monsoons, snowstorms, and sandstorms, he touched down to a roaring
crowd in Miami.

C. This "Journey for Knowledge" flight is scheduled to depart in 2013 and will make Irving the youngest person ever to fly to all seven
continents.

D."They told me it would take forever and I'd never come home. Well … guess what?"

Testing Tips Review

Close Read: Analyze Craft and Structure
Identify the choice that best answers the question.

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A
Which of the following is the most reasonable inference you can make about Barrington Irving, based on information in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and
Educator”?

A. He is easily persuaded.

B. He is determined and intelligent.

C. He behaved irresponsibly when he was younger.

D. He believes that science is more important than the arts.

Part B
Which excerpt from the text best supports your answer to Part A?

A. "There are probably millions of kids out there like me who find science and exploration amazing, but lack the confidence or opportunity to
take the next step."

B. To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football scholarship to the University of Florida.

C. He faced more than 50 rejections for sponsorship before convincing several manufacturers to donate individual aircraft components.

D.Irving's nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation, aims to boost the numbers of youth in aviation and other science- and math-related
careers.

Multiple Choice

In this paragraph from “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what key concept does the underlined sentence develop?

“We want to create a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to take ownership and

accomplish something amazing,” [Irving] notes. “Meaningful, real-world learning experiences fire up the

neurons in kids’ minds. If you don’t do that, you’ve lost them. Purposeful, inspiring activities

increase the chance they’ll stay on that learning and career path. We’ve had one young

lady receive a full scholarship to Duke University as a math major, and several young men are

now pilots, engineers, and aircraft mechanics.”

• A. Students who participate in Experience Aviation programs are more likely to succeed than those who do not.

• B. Experience Aviation is accomplishing its goal of increasing participation in math and science careers.

• C. The success of Experience Aviation participants proves that the teaching techniques are effective.

• D. More girls need to be encouraged to study math and science and pursue related careers.

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best answers the question.
Which of the following is the best example of indirect characterization?

• A. Barrington Irving is very good at rising above obstacles.

• B. [H]e beat the odds to become the youngest person and only African American ever to fly solo around the world.

• C. One of their customers, a Jamaican-born professional pilot, asked Irving if he'd ever thought about becoming a pilot.

• D. Irving's nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation, aims to boost the numbers of youth in aviation and other science- and math-related careers.

Multiple Choice

Part A

Which of the following sentences best states a central idea of “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator”?

• A. Without the support of others, it is impossible to achieve your dreams.

• B. Purposefulness, dedication, and belief in oneself are the keys to success.

• C. Having practical experience as a student prepares one for an interesting career.

• D. Although hard work is important, luck plays a larger role in a person's success.

Multiple Choice

Which quotation from the text best supports your answer to Part A?

Your options were:

A. Without the support of others, it is impossible to achieve your dreams.

B. Purposefulness, dedication, and belief in oneself are the keys to success.

C. Having practical experience as a student prepares one for an interesting career.

D. Although hard work is important, luck plays a larger role in a person's success.

• A. "The only thing that separates you from CEOs in corner offices or scientists in labs is determination, hard work, and a passion for what you want to achieve."

• B. "There are probably millions of kids out there like me who find science and exploration amazing, but lack the confidence or opportunity to take the next step."

• C. "I had no money, but I was determined to give back with my time, knowledge, and experience."

• D. "Meaningful, real-world learning experiences fire up the neurons in kids' minds."

Multiple Choice

Part A

Using clues in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” decide which of the following inferences best describes how Barrington Irving feels about accomplishing his solo flight around the world.

• A. proud and satisfied

• B. nervous but hopeful

• C. scared but determined

• D. excited yet disbelieving

Multiple Choice

Part B

Which excerpt from the text best supports your answer to Part A?

• A. Then another dream took hold: flying solo around the world.

• B. After 97 days, 26 stops, and dozens of thunderstorms, monsoons, snowstorms, and sandstorms, he touched down to a roaring crowd in Miami.

• C. This "Journey for Knowledge" flight is scheduled to depart in 2013 and will make Irving the youngest person ever to fly to all seven continents.

• D."They told me it would take forever and I'd never come home. Well … guess what?"

Multiple Choice

Part A

Which of the following is the most reasonable inference you can make about Barrington Irving, based on information in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator”?

• A. He is easily persuaded.

• B. He is determined and intelligent.

• C. He behaved irresponsibly when he was younger.

• D. He believes that science is more important than the arts.

Multiple Choice

Part B

Which excerpt from the text best supports your answer to Part A?

Your options were:

A. He is easily persuaded.

B. He is determined and intelligent.

C. He behaved irresponsibly when he was younger.

D. He believes that science is more important than the arts.

• A. "There are probably millions of kids out there like me who find science and exploration amazing, but lack the confidence or opportunity to take the next step."

• B. To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football scholarship to the University of Florida.

• C. He faced more than 50 rejections for sponsorship before convincing several manufacturers to donate individual aircraft components.

• D.Irving's nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation, aims to boost the numbers of youth in aviation and other science- and math-related careers.