The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B. Part A Which is the best evaluation of the support given for the claim in “Ban the Ban!

The reasoning is unsound and the evidence is irrelevant.

The reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant.

The reasoning is logical but more relevant evidence is needed.

The reasoning is questionable but the evidence is relevant.

Part B Which of the following quotations from the text provide the best example of the answer to Part A?

Remember the days when New York was a really cool and fun place to live?

I respect being given information that enables me to make an informed decision.

I agree wholeheartedly that obesity is an issue that needs to be addressed.

Well, it our responsibility to fight back, too.

he following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B. Part A Which best describes how the author of “Soda’s a Problem but …”feels about the soda ban?

She believes it is full of inconsistencies.

She finds the politician supporting it admirable.

She does not htink it will be very helpful.

She thinks it is a worth goal of government.

Part B Which of these quotations from the text most clearly supports her perspective?

Remember the days when New York was a really cool and fun place to live?

I respect being given information that enables me to make an informed decision.

I agree wholeheartedly that obesity is an issue that needs to be addressed.

Well, it is our responsibility to fight back, too.

Part A Which best describes how the author of “Soda’s a Problem but …”feels about the soda ban?

She believes it is full of inconsistencies.

She finds the politician supporting it admirable.

She does not think it will be very helpful.

She thinks it is a worthy goal of government.

Part B Which of these quotations from the text most clearly supports her perspective?

Convenience stores such as 7-Eleven are overseen by the state and would be exempt, but a Burger King across the street would be restricted.

]t’s wrong for one man, even an elected official and even a well-meaning one at that, to dictate to people how big a cup of sugary soda they’re allowed.

A]fter years of sacrificing their students’ health to their desire to raise more money, most [schools] have stopped allowing vending machines stocked with sodas.

Bloomberg is playing nanny in the worst sort of way by interfering in a basic, private transaction involving a perfectly legal substance.

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B. Part A The author of “Soda’s a Problem but …” comments on the argument that “people are helpless in the face of sugar.” Which best describes her perspective of this argument?

She believes people are not helpless and will change their behavior as they learn more about the risks of soda.

She sees soda as an addictive substance, so agrees that people struggle when given too many options.

She believes that people are so helpless they need government intervention to make good decisions.

She considers the argument an overstatement but agrees that sugar is difficult to resist.

Part B Which of these quotations from the text is the most relevant evidence in support of her perspective?

Soda consumption is already slipping nationwide.

It’s bad for you, especially in large quantities.

[A]fter years of sacrificing their students’ health to their desire to raise more money, most [schools] have stopped allowing vending machines stocked with sodas.

Let’s not forget that scientists and even governments have at times pushed people… into eating high levels of refined carbohydrates and sugars… .

Which of these over generalizations is the basis for the argument in “Ban the Ban!"?

stating a large sugary drink ban is the same as stripping away civil liberties

claiming calorie-count disclosure helps people make informed decisions

arguing that the impact of obesity is as bad as the impact of smoking

suggesting smoking bans are comparable to the soda ban

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B. Part A Which of the following states the most important claim on which the argument in “Soda’s a Problem but …” is based?

Bloomberg attempts to adress a real problem but has overstepped his authority in trying to eliminate people's choices.

The ban that Bloomberg proposed includes so many problems that it would have been impossible to enact.

Soda is known to be bad for health and a contributor to obesity, but it is a legal substance and should be available to consumers.

The government should step in when dangerous situations that affect innocent people are legal, but drinking too much soda is not dangerous.

Part B Which of these excerpts from “Soda’s a Problem but …” best supports the answer to Part A?

Bloomberg is … interfering in a basic, private transaction involving a perfectly legal substance.

[Soda]’s bad for you, especially in large quantities. The evidence against it mounts on a semi-regular basis.

The inherent contradictions … were a good part of why earlier this week a judge stopped the new rules from being implemented.

That still leaves the question of whether governments or their leaders can begin dictating the look of an individual’s meal… .

Which of the following quotations from “Ban the Ban!” are the best examples of the logical fallacy of over-reliance on emotion? Choose two options.

What I do not respect is having my civil liberties stripped away.

We cannot allow our government to make these kinds of decisions for us.

When he insisted on calorie counts being posted, I think many of us cringed but, again, it made sense.

I agree wholeheartedly that obesity is an issue that needs to be addressed.

I, personally, feel that it goes against everything this country stands for—we are a country built on freedom.

The author of “Ban the Ban!” claims that implementing the ban on large sodas is the beginning of “a very slippery slope.” According to the author, where will this slippery slope lead?

The government will take away people’s freedoms, including freedom of speech.

New York will become a boring place to live.

Obesity will become unmanageable in the United States.

People will be forced to eat unsalted and unbuttered popcorn at the movies.

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

Students learned last week about the impact of food on health.

Trey studied hard and, as a result, he aced the biology exam.

The girl who is new to our class knows a lot about exercise and nutrition.

Many schools have adopted new memos because they wish to support a good diet.

Which of the following sentences includes only one dependent and only one independent clause?

While he is there, he helps feed the dogs and take them for walks.

Kevin volunteers at the local animal shelter on Saturday mornings.

Some dogs love to play with Kevin, but others are a little shy at first.

Kevin is busy, but he continues to volunteer because the dogs need his help.

Which features of the following sentence make it a compound sentence? Shana's class raises funds to save the rainforest; Emmett's class volunteers to clean up the local park.

It has two independent clauses joined by a semicolon.

It has one independent clause with a subject and a verb.

It has one independent clause and one dependent clause.

It has two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

Read the following quotation from “Three Cheers for the Nanny State.” John Stuart Mill wrote in 1859 that the only justifiable reason for interfering in someone’s freedom of action was to prevent harm to others. Which idea from “Ban the Ban!” and “Soda’s a Problem but …” provides the best example of an action that Mill would find acceptable?

banning large-sized sugary drinks.

Read the following quotation from “Three Cheers for the Nanny State.” It’s fair to stop us, Mill argued, when we are acting out of ignorance and doing something we’ll pretty definitely regret. According to the author of “Soda’s a Problem but …” how should the government go about “stopping us” from consuming too much soda?

provide the public with information that will help them choose wisely

pass the law Mayor Bloomberg proposed

improve the law that Mayor Bloomberg proposed

allow food corporations to determine the sizes of sugary drinks available

Which idea does the author of “Three Cheers for the Nanny State”promote that is unacceptable to the authors of “Ban the Ban!” and “Soda’s a Problem but …”?

The government should sometimes intervene in order to keep people from harming themselves.

Banning smoking in public places was necessary and fair.

People should be given information to help them make smarter decisions.

People sometimes make choices that are not in their best interests.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why is Michael Bloomberg mentioned in both “Ban the Ban!” and “Soda’s a Problem but …

He was a three-term mayor of New York City.

He tried to implement a law banning large sodas

He appointed the members of the New York Board of Health.

He implemented a law banning smoking in public places in New York City.

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following ideas are suggested in both “Ban the Ban!” and “Soda’sa Problem but …”?
Choose two options.

The government should be more eager to get involved in people’s choices

Taking away the option of purchasing a certain size soda is not right or legal.

Obesity, along with soda’s contribution to it, needs to be addressed by legal action.

People have no control when given the option to consume sugar,especially sugary drinks.

Placing a ban on smoking in public places is understandable because it poses a danger.

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

According to “Soda’s a Problem but …,” how does the proposed law regulating soda size differ from the smoking ban that was implemented?
Choose two options.

Public smoking poses a danger to others, whereas drinking soda does not.

The smoking ban had full public support, but the soda regulations were opposed.

The city’s Board of Health unanimously approved the smoking ban butvoted against the soda limits.

People are able to control their urge to smoke but are compelled to drinklarge-sized sugary drinks.

The smoking ban limits where smoking can take place, not how many cigarettes can be purchased at one time.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

According to “Soda’s a Problem but…,” which is a main reason the ban on large sodas failed to be approved?

Mayor Bloomberg wanted to implement the law statewide.

Fruit juice, especially apple juice, has as many calories as soda.

The number of contradictions within the law made it impossible to enact.

People who really wanted more soda could simply buy two smaller drinks.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

If a plan is implemented, which of the following must be true?

The plan is a good idea.

People voted on the plan.

The plan is carried out.

People will question the plan.

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15 mins • 1 pt

Which word means the same as intentions in this sentence?
Paul has good intentions, but in spite of being well-meaning, he rarely completes a project.

goals

beliefs

friends

tools

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15 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following most clearly presents a reason for someone to intervene? Base your answer on the meaning of intervene.

to stop kids from fighting over a toy

to show interest in a new hobby or activity

to ask an adult for permission to do something

to question whether a person is telling the truth

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Ban the Ban/Soda's a Problem

Why is Michael Bloomberg mentioned in both “Ban the Ban!” and “Soda’s a Problem but …

Which of the following ideas are suggested in both “Ban the Ban!” and “Soda’sa Problem but …”? Choose two options.

According to “Soda’s a Problem but …,” how does the proposed law regulating soda size differ from the smoking ban that was implemented?Choose two options.

According to “Soda’s a Problem but…,” which is a main reason the ban on large sodas failed to be approved?

If a plan is implemented, which of the following must be true?

Which word means the same as intentions in this sentence?Paul has good intentions, but in spite of being well-meaning, he rarely completes a project.

Which of the following most clearly presents a reason for someone to intervene? Base your answer on the meaning of intervene.

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.Part A Which is the best evaluation of the support given for the claim in “Ban the Ban!

Part B Which of the following quotations from the text provide the best example of the answer to Part A?

he following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.Part A Which best describes how the author of “Soda’s a Problem but …”feels about the soda ban?

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Which of the following ideas are suggested in both “Ban the Ban!” and “Soda’sa Problem but …”?
Choose two options.

According to “Soda’s a Problem but …,” how does the proposed law regulating soda size differ from the smoking ban that was implemented?
Choose two options.

Which word means the same as intentions in this sentence?
Paul has good intentions, but in spite of being well-meaning, he rarely completes a project.

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
Part A Which is the best evaluation of the support given for the claim in “Ban the Ban!

he following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
Part A Which best describes how the author of “Soda’s a Problem but …”feels about the soda ban?