English Entrance Exam

When Abigail, Avery, and William were discussing the after-school programs, they intended

• to educate their peers about the benefits of advanced placement programs.

• to persuade their school board to continue running after-school programs.

• to instruct their teachers on how to create advanced placement programs.

• To inform their parents about the challenges of running after-school programs.

How does Zoe organize the first paragraph of her essay on the importance of after-school programs?

• Zoe provides a solution for after-school programs that need funding.

• Zoe shows the effects the after-school programs had on students like Lily and Grace.

• Zoe shows the typical sequence of events for an after-school program.

• Zoe describes the different after-school programs offered at her school.

Which of the following sentences from the school meeting weakens the principal's argument about the after-school activities of Liam, Olivia, and Ethan?

• The reason for doing this, according to the principal, is that the school budget does not have enough money to support these programs.

• I know at our school, these positive after-school activities have helped numerous students like Liam, Olivia, and Ethan prepare for difficult high school classes.

• If the only option students like Liam, Olivia, and Ethan have at the end of the school day is to go home and play video games, students' grades will surely decline.

• Students who enroll in an after-school activity, such as band or math club, have been shown to have higher success rate in high school classes. This includes students like Liam, Olivia, and Ethan.

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Noah, Aria, and Samuel are discussing after-school activities. Which of the following is the best summary of their discussion?

• They believe that playing sports and video games will prevent them from enrolling in advanced placement courses.

• They agree that offering after-school programs is important because this can help students like them improve their grades.

• They think that band and math club are more beneficial to them than sports-related activities

• They feel that advanced placement courses are essential because these classes show students like them how to succeed in college.

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Zoe, Kai, and Benjamin had a discussion about their sleep habits. Based on their conversation, which of the following inferences can be made?

• Zoe believes that watching television at night is the main reason for her sleep loss.

• Kai thinks that getting enough sleep at night is very difficult for most people including him.

• Benjamin mentioned that a lack of sleep can hinder his ability to make good decisions.

• They all agreed that people who sleep too much also experience health problems.

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Abigail, Aria, and Olivia were discussing a topic in their psychology class.

(4) Recently, they have been trying to understand the meaning of dreams.

Which of the following statements would make their discussion more specific?

• Recently, their professor has been pondering about what dreams meant for different people.

• They will always wonder about the meaning of dreams until they know the answer to dreams or they just stop dreaming.

• In the past century, psychologists began studying and theorizing about the role dreams play in our sleep and in our lives.

• Psychology is the study of the mind, and many psychologists wonder about dreams.

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During a class discussion, William, Oliver, and Aria were discussing a novel they read. The tone of their discussion could best be described as

• Desparate

• Eager

• Cold

• Humorous

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Olivia, Grace, and Nora were discussing a book they read in their book club. Which statement best describes a recurring theme in their discussion?

• It is important to let go of false assumptions.

• Treasure the time you have with family.

• Helping others in need is gratifying work.

• Learning something new takes time and effort.

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During a family gathering, Uncle Ricky turns to his niece, Olivia, and says, "Promise me you will always remember that." Why does he say this?

• He wants to teach Olivia to have a good memory.

• He thinks Olivia needs help with her schoolwork.

• He thinks Olivia needs to trust her mother, Abigail.

• He wants to help Olivia learn their family values.

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Based on the story, what can you infer about Aiden's Uncle Ricky and his sister's childhood?

• Uncle Ricky had a job from a young age and his sister stayed home to help their mother.

• The siblings grew up in a home where family was a top priority.

• Uncle Ricky and his sister often bickered with each other as children.

• The siblings did not grow up in the same home, but reconnected as adults.

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