NonFiction Review

Question: The author of this text implies –

As a daughter, I’ve been blessed with the joy of being a part of a loving family. And as a mom, I know personally the joy of being a parent. My husband and I adopted our son, and he and our daughter are the greatest blessings of our lives. For us, every day with our children is a gift. But as any parent knows, every day isn’t always easy. That’s why at HHS, we like to say, “you don’t have to be perfect to be a perfect parent.” You don’t have to be perfect to take part in the joy of bringing an adopted child into your family. You just need to be willing to make a commitment.

• A - That parents should strive to be perfect

• B - Only the best parents are able to adopt a child.

• C - Adopting children is better than having your own children.

• D - Parents make mistakes and struggle sometimes.

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Question - What is the paragraph mainly about?

On December 16, 1997, more than 635 Japanese children were admitted to hospitals with epileptic seizures. It was determined the seizures were caused by watching an episode of Pokémon "Electric Soldier Porygon", season 1, episode 38; as a result, this episode has not been aired since. In this particular episode, there were bright explosions with rapidly alternating blue and red color patterns. It was determined in subsequent research that these strobing light effects cause some individuals to have epileptic seizures, even if the person had no previous history of epilepsy.

• A - More than 635 Japanese children had epileptic seizures.

• B - An episode of Pokemon caused seizures in Japanese children.

• C - Pokemon can be dangerous.

• D - Seizures can be caused by strobing lights.

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Question - The author included paragraph 2 most likely to–

Zika virus is primarily spread by infected mosquitoes. These mosquitoes are aggressive biters during the daytime, but also bite at night. Mosquitoes become infected when they bite a person who is already infected with Zika. Infected mosquitoes can then give the virus to humans through their bites. About 80% of adults and children who are infected with Zika do not experience symptoms, and for those who have symptoms, they are usually mild. The most common symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes. There is no evidence that contracting a Zika infection during childhood is linked to developmental delays.

• A- Explain when mosquitos are most likely to bite you.

• B - Caution people of the dangers of the Zika virus

• C - Illustrate that while there are symptoms associated with the

  Zika virus, it is not dangerous for most people

• D - Describe the expected side effects when contracting the Zika

  virus.

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Question - The author organizes this passage by -

Animal cruelty can be broken down into two main categories: active and passive. Passive cruelty is typified by cases of neglect, in which the cruelty is a lack of action rather than the action itself. Examples of neglect are starvation, dehydration, parasite infestations, allowing a collar to grow into an animal’s skin, inadequate shelter in extreme weather conditions, and failure to seek veterinary care when necessary. Active cruelty occurs when a person purposefully hits, punches, kicks or otherwise injures an animal. involves cases where an individual knowingly, intentionally or directly performs an action that causes harm or non-accidental injury to an animal.

• A - Describing how active and passive animal cruelty contrast.

• B - Describing how active and passive animal cruelty compare.

• C - Explaining the problem of animal cruelty and supplying an

  example to solve this problem.

• D - Illustrating the causes and effects of passive and active animal

  cruelty.

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Question - The problem-solution organization of the paragraph helps the author emphasize -

If you encounter someone that you believe is actively or passively causing harm to animals, there are many things you should and shouldn’t do. You should never ignore acts of cruelty and hope they go away. Take the animal to a vet, if you cannot afford a vet, contact an animal shelter for help. Report the person causing harm to the appropriate authorities. If the perpetrator is a child, get some counseling support for them. Their behavior may be the result of some other major issues. Do not confront the possible abuser without someone else to help you.

• A - the hopelessness the animal and the witness feel

• B - the causes of the abusive behavior

• C - the reasons witnesses should help the animal

• D - the best way to help abused animals

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Question - With which statement would the author most likely agree?

Before social media, admissions officials used SAT and other standardized test scores, extra-curricular activities, letters of recommendation and high school report cards to determine whether to accept or deny an applicant. In the 2010s, while colleges and universities still use these methods to evaluate applicants, these institutions are increasingly accessing applicants' social media profiles to learn about their character and activities. According to Kaplan, Inc., in 2012 27% of admissions officers used Google to learn more about an applicant, with 26% checking Facebook. Students whose social media pages include offensive jokes or photos, inappropriate comments, photos showing the applicant engaging in illegal activities such as drugs and alcohol, may be denied admission to some colleges.

• A - Teens need to be cautious about what they put on social media.

• B - It is an invasion of privacy to look at other people’s social media without

  permission.

• C - Doing well on your SATs is no longer critical to getting accepted to college.

• D - Teens should delete all of their social media while applying to colleges.

Question - The author includes this sentence most likely to emphasize -

It was such an honor—and a lot of fun—to meet some of these athletes at the

U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs last week, and meet with U.S. Olympic leadership. Their facilities are state of the art and the trainers are top notch. Even the food at the cafeteria, where I joined several athletes for lunch, was gold-medal quality! The athletes’ commitment, their desire to do their best, and their enthusiasm and camaraderie were clearly evident. It’s no wonder the U.S. has had such success at the Olympics.

“Even the food at the cafeteria, where I joined several athletes for lunch, was gold-medal quality!"

• A - that the food they eat is why the athletes wing gold medals

• B - that it is rare to eat with Olympic athletes

• C - that even the cafeteria has won a gold medal

• D - that everything at the Olympic Training Center, even the food,

  is excellent

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Question- What is the main idea of this excerpt?

Childhood obesity in America is a national crisis with far-reaching implications. It can not only limit the kinds of fun young people can have during summer break or after school, but also jeopardize their ability to lead healthy and productive lives as adults. Alongside eating right, more physical activity is a critical piece of facing and beating this challenge. Being active on a regular basis will help young folks feel better and do better in school, preparing them for a healthier and successful future.

• A - Childhood obesity is a problem but can be solved if children

  eat right and exercise.

• B - Obesity can limit the amount of fun kids have.

• C - Obesity is a crisis for all Americans.

• D - Being active is critical for a successful future.

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Question - What is the main idea of this paragraph?

Cyberbullying usually has long-term detrimental effects on a victim. Truancy is quite common when a victim is continually bullied both in-person and through technology. Also, their grades may suffer, their self-esteem is hurt, depression can set in, they may have increased health-related issues, abuse of alcohol and/or drugs may begin, and many more negative effects can occur, depending on the child. In 2010-2011, the School Crime Supplement reported 9% of children in grades 6-12 are cyberbullied, but the increase in children that use technology can result in a much higher number.

• A - People are bullied in person and through technology.

• B - Victims of cyberbullying may be depressed, have lower grades and abuse

  drugs and alcohol.

• C - Cyberbullying is increasing and can have lasting effects on the victim.

• D - More and more children are cyberbullied.

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Question - Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of transcontinental?

The Fokker T-2 made the first nonstop U.S. transcontinental flight in 1923. Two failed attempts at a west-to-east crossing were followed by a successful east-to- west flight when Air Service Lieutenants Oakley Kelly and John Macready took off from Long Island, New York, on May 2 and landed at Rockwell Field, San Diego, California, on May 3, slightly more than 26 hours and 50 minutes later. The aircraft was purchased by the U.S. Army Air Service in June 1922. It required modifications for the transcontinental flight, such as increasing the fuel capacity, making structural reinforcements, and adding a second set of controls.

• A - west-to-east, crossing

• B - a. west-to-east, crossing

• C - attempts, successful

• D - required, modifications

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