Interim (#3) Test Prep

Contrast is what keeps a room exciting, and art can play a big part in creating that excitement. So consider art from different eras to create a robust and compelling collection. In a traditional room, a piece of modern art can create a striking focal point, just like classic pieces can lend some tradition to more contemporary spaces. And when used together in the same room old and new pieces can complement each other in wonderful and unexpected ways. It can also be a lot of fun to mix colors and themes, so when choosing art don't get stuck in a rut—mix it up!

What can be inferred about choosing artwork, based on the author’s ideas?

• If it is done right, it is going to be expensive.

• Classic artwork is often difficult to find.

• Older artwork is better than newer art work.

• Much thought should be given to particular art choices.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

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When it’s completed over the next decade or so, the dog park nestled inside Lincoln Yards could be the best pet playground in the nation. With its splash pool and pug-mug video installation, the only thing that is missing is an oversized mirrored bone. In Chicago and beyond, dog parks are a reliable source of neighborhood drama, serving up friction week after week, such as the stand-off between professional walkers and the local owners who consider their dog parks theirs and theirs alone.

How did the central idea change in this excerpt?

• The focus changed from all dog parks, to just one.

• Dog park activities went from ordinary to exotic.

• The dog park went from being positive to negative.

• The perspective went from one dog too many.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

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The role of women in science became more prevalent in 1903 when Marie Curie became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in Physics. However, there are still not enough women in the sciences today. Less than 30 percent of the world’s researchers are women. Not every female has the opportunity to follow in Marie Curie’s footsteps. To reduce the gender gap, we need to persuade more women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Which is an objective summary of the excerpt?

• Marie Curie was a very talented scientist.

• It isn’t fair that there are more men than women in science.

• More women should be encouraged to enter the STEM fields.

• Men should be discouraged from entering the STEM fields.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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CCSS.RL.8.2

(1) Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) is a phenomenon that was born at the same time as Facebook—and it’s one of the most common negative effects of social media. (2) FOMO is basically a form of anxiety that you get when you’re scared of missing out on a positive experience or emotions that someone else is getting. (3) This fear is constantly fueled by your social media engagement. (4) The more you use social networks, the more likely you are to see that someone is having more fun that you are right now. (5) And that’s exactly what causes FOMO.

Which sentence BEST expresses the negative effects of FOMO?

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CCSS.RI.6.2

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CCSS.RL.7.2

Most college students take out student loans. Let’s consider a typical $10,000 loan. Even though you’re responsible for paying back the full $10,000, the amount you’ll receive is $9,893, thanks to the 1.07 percent origination fee. If your educational costs amount to the full $10,000, you’ll need to account for that fee and tack on an additional $107 to the loan. On top of this, you’ll end up paying extra interest on the origination fee as well. This can be confusing to new borrowers.

What can be inferred in this excerpt?

• People need to consider extra fees and interest when taking out loans.

• People are always surprised at how much they owe on student loans.

• Most people take out only $10,000 in loans when they go to college.

• The origination fee was invented to trick people into taking out loans.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

(1) The liger is a hybrid cross between a male lion and a female tiger. (2) It is the largest of all the felids, with adults often standing taller and weighing more than both parent species. (3) Ligers exist only in captivity because the habitats of the parental species do not overlap in the wild. (4) Legends of ligers living in the wild are common around the world. (5) These myths are mostly propagated by liger breeders in the United States trying to justify their practices. (6) Today the United States holds the largest number of ligers, around 30, followed by China with about 20, and South Korea, Germany, Russia and South Africa each have a few. (7) There probably exist less than 100 ligers worldwide.

Which sentence contains a negative detail concerning ligers?

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(1) The word "moth" may conjure up images of drab brown insects sticking to your screen door on a summer night. (2) But there's much more to these mostly-nocturnal fliers than meets the eye. (3) They are extraordinarily diverse in color, shape and size. (4) They pollinate plants, and also feed birds, bats and even people around the globe. (5) There are some 160,000 species of moths in the world, compared to 17,500 butterflies.

Which sentence contains positive effects of moths?

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CCSS.RL.6.2

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CCSS.RL.8.2

(1) So, you’re thinking about running for a local office? (2) Great! (3) Local officials are empowered to help improve public schools, set policing practices, raise the minimum wage, and improve the public transportation system. (4) Your work may even inspire national action! (5) Communities often serve as a testing ground for innovative new policies that are later adopted at the state or federal level. (6) That being said, running for office is very difficult. (7) It requires hard work, commitment, and a willingness to ask for help. (8) It can be intimidating, especially if you’re new to local politics. During which sentence does the tone of the excerpt begin to change?

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(1) After a number of accidents involving elderly drivers, police in Devon County became very concerned. (2) They spoke with several experts before making a decision. (3) The Department of Transport said drivers over 80 are more likely to have accidents than any other age group. (4) The charity, Age Concern, praised the skills of older motorists. (5) The Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired noted that visions problems are prevalent in drivers over the age of 60.

(6) After speaking with these organizations, it was decided that it was time for some elderly drivers to hand in their car keys and catch the bus.

Which sentence contains a counter claim?

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(1) Most people wash their cars, but never have enough time to wax them. (2) This is a big mistake. (3) Waxing a vehicle makes it look glossy and new. (4) It also seals it against dirt, water vapor, and rust. (5) An unwaxed car will look a lot older than its age. (6) If water doesn’t bead on the surface of the vehicle when it rains or when you hose it down, it needs waxing. (7) Even if you use a car-washing product that has wax in it, you still must give your car a thorough waxing at least twice a year.

Which sentence contains the strongest argument for waxing your car?

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