Read 11 Final

In the sentence below, the word syndrome means

"The 'sleepiness syndrome also expresses itself in the imagined need for naps during the day and then ten hours of more of sleep at night."

• complaint

• reaction

• pattern

• idea

In the excerpt below, the words synonymous with mean

"How would I know there was another world beyond my small, isolated, feeling-abandoned world? Books became synonymous with freedom. They showed that you can open doors and walk through." (paragraph 53)

• related to

• the same as

• unlike

• more important than

Which sentence best expresses the central point of the selection?

• Some students fail to realize that they have the ability to become heroes.

• There are a number of escape routes that students take to avoid studying.

• To succeed in school students must first honestly examine their attitude about learning.

• Students can succeed in school by turning on the power within themselves.

The main idea of paragraphs 37-38 is that

• some people must repeat courses before they succeed at them.

• Langan has known some very determined people.

• school is hard work.

• determination is the key to success in school.

The main idea of paragraphs 41-43 is that

• Langan is uncomfortable with the idea that we can "pull ourselves up by our own bootstraps."

• if you're on a track that is full of obstacles, it's easy to get worn down.

• people who face more obstacles than others must try their best to be heroes.

• in some schools, being in the right clique is more important than studying.

According to Langan, happiness is best achieved by

• becoming financially successful.

• gaining the opportunity to work on behalf of others.

• gaining power for yourself.

• overcoming obstacles such as personal health challenges, family neglect or abuse, and bad neighborhoods.

The major supporting details of paragraphs 14-19 are

• excuses students use to avoid studying.

• obstacles that make it impossible for some students to succeed.

• ways that students deal with failure.

• typical attitudes toward learning.

The sentence below expresses a relationship of

"When I have seen such students with resignation in their eyes, I have wanted to shake them by the shoulders and say, 'You are not bad.'" (paragraph 11)

• addition

• cause and effect

• comparison

• time

The relationship of the second sentence below to the first sentence is one of

"If you're in a track that is full of obstacles, you can get worn down...And then it is harder to ignite the spark of determination within." (paragraph 43)

• comparison

• cause and effect

• illustration

• contrast

Paragraph 25

• narrates in time order a day in the life of a lottery winner.

• illustrates what it feels like to win a million dollars.

• contrasts a million-dollar lottery winner with a person who worked hard and earned a million dollars.

• gives reasons that it's better to earn a million dollars than to win a million dollars.