"Are Superhumans on the Horizon" Selection Test

Which quotation from the selection supports the main idea in paragraph 1, we’re in the midst of a bionic revolution?

• In some cases, they’re not even part of the body at all.

• The most obvious bionics are those that replace limbs.

• They’re going to enhance our abilities, giving us powers we never had before. . . .

• Tens of thousands of people have been implanted with deep brain stimulators. . . .

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CCSS.RI.8.1

The organization of paragraphs 1 through 17 contributes to the author’s main idea by —

• showing that the creation of superhumans would be bad for the future

• explaining that bionics will take over the human body altogether

• presenting evidence that answers the question in the title by the end of the passage

• suggesting that humans with bionic body parts should not be allowed to compete in the Olympics

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.5

A synonym for inert in paragraph 7 is —

• solid

• unstable

• humanlike

• immoble

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

The word interface contains the Latin prefix inter-, which means “between or among.” What does interface mean in paragraph 7?

• to create

• to connect

• to advance

• to locate

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which two sentences from paragraphs 10–13 help the reader understand what the heading The Superhuman Frontier means?

• The 7,000-mile-away prosthetic arm makes an important point

• We can already see this taking shape when a monkey moves a robotic arm on the other side of the planet just by thinking about it.

• The hippocampus is a small, seahorse-shaped part of the brain that’s essential in forming new memories.

• They’re going to enhance our abilities, giving us powers we never had before, and augmenting other capabilities we have.

• If it’s damaged—by an injury to the head, for example—people start having difficulty forming new long-term memories.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.5

In a summary of this article, which supporting evidence should be first?

(hint: evidence should be presented in the same order as the source)

• Explanation of how people have used prostheses and implants to accomplish goals and which advances have been successful

• Examples of how the technology could change lives negatively or positively

• Examples of types of implants and prostheses and how many people are using them

• Information about new research and early technologies that will improve and enhance human parts

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.W.8.1A

Which sentence is the best summary of the passage?

• Bionics will be used to enhance the human body instead of just replacing missing or broken parts.

• Bionics will take over the human body once people realize that they can become superhuman.

• Superhumans will eventually replace those people who were once labeled as being disabled.

• Superhumans will be created in the near future for those who can afford the bionic parts.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

Which of these ideas is reinforced throughout the passage?

• Prostheses will no longer be needed.

• Bionics will create superhumans.

• Bionics will eliminate disabilities.

• Prostheses will only be affordable for the rich.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

Which sentence about bionic body parts is correctly written?

• Advances in technology are greatly affecting how bionic body parts function.

• Bionic body parts can be controlled even if its not attached to the body.

• There is a lot of research to show the connection between thoughts and the movement of bionic body parts.

• Bionic body parts will eventually be for people without disabilities and available for those who just want enhancements, to.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2C

Which sentence about superhumans is correctly written?

• The new prostheses are not just replacing but enhancing human body parts, making them superhuman.

• People with bionic body parts will be seen as a superhuman because there capabilities will be enhanced.

• They’re are many questions about how the bionic body parts will create superhumans in the work force.

• The superhuman bionic body parts were first questioned when the integrity of the Olympics was effected.

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CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.2C