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38) Which word from the article means "average or uninspired"?

• F) jumbled (paragraph 3)

• G) mediocre (paragraph 4)

• H) bleary-eyed (paragraph 7)

• J) pervasive (paragraph 9)

39) What is the primary purpose of this article?

• A) To offer practical advice to people who write and give speeches

• B) To relate personal stories about the author's high-school expleriences

• C) To describe well-known speeches and the individuals who gave them

• D) To compare different approaches to making public presentations

40) In paragraph 9 through 11, why does the author include information about Arianna Huffington?

• F) To suggest that the best speeches are written by people with business experience

• G) To propose several ideas that would make compelling subjects for a speech

• H) To offer an example of how one writer refined her topic to create an effective speech

• J) To convince readers that they should get enough sleep before beginning a writing project

41) How does the author organize the article?

• A) By presenting topics in chronological order

• B) By comparing different strategies for giving presentations

• C) By listing advantages and disadvantages of one approach to writing speeches

• D) By describing sequential steps toward creating an effective speech

42) According to the author, when you are deciding on a speech topic -

• F) It is usually best to choose something you care strongly about

• G) The subject itself is less important than your speaking style

• H) You should avaid ideas that have been used too many times

• J) The issue should reflect concerns you share with other people

43) What can the reader conclude from paragraph 14?

• A) The author's advice has been followed by great speakers in the past.

• B) A background in sales is helpful when writing an effective speech

• C) The author's suggestions for writing strong speeches apply in many situations

• D) Most world leaders rely on professional writers to create speeches for them.

44) Read this quotation from paragraph 5:

"Anyone who has an idea worth sharing is capable of giving a powerful talk," Anderson writes in his book. What is most likely the reason the author includes this quotation?

• F) To demonstrate that other writers share her views

• G) To give readers confidence in their own potential

• H) To present an opinion that differs from her own

• J) To suggest that writing a good speech requires talent

45) In paragraph 16, why does the author us the term "heavy mental lifting"?

• A) To suggest that speeches should have a profound impact on listeners

• B) To describe the extensive research that must be completed before writing begins

• C) To indicate that the most difficult part of writing is the preliminary thinking process

• D) To imply that physical exercise can help clarify a writer's ideas