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Allowing our kids the freedom to grow and learn on their own is critical for development. A 2013 UK study

directed by Professor Wolke found that “Children with overprotective parents were 10 percent more likely to be bullied. Positive parenting traits (authoritative parenting, communication, involvement, support, warmth, and affection) made children 19 percent less likely to be bullied.” Life isn’t always friendly, and there are situations where you have to stick up for yourself, despite others doing you wrong. These are lessons best learned early to be employed throughout your life because bullies do not go away despite involvement from authority figures. Everyone has disputes in their life and have to find a way to deal with them. Beyond handling social issues, simple problem solving is something that I see young people struggle with quite often when they are without help from an older person. This reliance on external aid directly leads to learned helplessness and an inability to solve problems with critical thinking on your own.

The author’s main purpose in writing this selection is to ?

• explain how teens are unable to problem solve

• describe the effects of poor parenting

• share the findings of a new study

• suggest parents should not be

  overprotective

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The thing the Time Traveller held in his hand was a glittering metallic framework, scarcely larger than a small clock, and very delicately made. There was ivory in it, and some transparent crystalline substance. And now I must be explicit, for this that follows—unless his explanation is to be accepted—is an absolutely unaccountable thing. He took one of the small octagonal tables that were scattered about the room, and set it in front of the fire, with two legs on the hearthrug. On this table he placed the mechanism. Then he drew up a chair, and sat down. The only other object on the table was a small shaded lamp, the bright light of which fell upon the model. There were also perhaps a dozen candles about, two in brass candlesticks upon the mantel and several in sconces, so that the room was brilliantly illuminated. I sat in a low arm-chair nearest the fire, and I drew this forward so as to be almost between the Time Traveller and the fireplace. Filby sat behind him, looking over his shoulder. The Medical Man and the Provincial Mayor watched him in profile from the right, the Psychologist from the left. The Very Young Man stood behind the Psychologist. We were all on the alert. (a)  

• to persuade
• to inform
• to entertain
• to describe

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The North Wind and the Sun had a quarrel about which of them was the stronger. While they were disputing with much heat and bluster, a Traveler passed along the road wrapped in a cloak. "Let us agree," said the Sun, "that he is the stronger who can strip that Traveler of his cloak.” "Very well," growled the North Wind, and at once sent a cold, howling blast against the Traveler. With the first gust of wind the ends of the cloak whipped about the Traveler's body. But he immediately wrapped it closely around him, and the harder the Wind blew, the tighter he held it to him. The North Wind tore angrily at the cloak, but all his efforts were in vain. Then the Sun began to shine. At first his beams were gentle, and in the pleasant warmth after the bitter cold of the North Wind, the Traveler unfastened his cloak and let it hang loosely from his shoulders. The Sun's rays grew warmer and warmer. The man took off his cap and mopped his brow. At last he became so heated that he pulled off his cloak, and, to escape the blazing sunshine, threw himself down in the welcome shade of a tree by the roadside.

What is the author’s purpose?

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

• to explain

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Basketball was created in 1891. One year later, a teacher named Sendra Berenson, organized the first women’s basketball team. She changed the rules to have three zones and six players on each team so that she could teach cooperation between the teammates. In 1893, the first game of women’s basketball was played at Smith College. However, no men were allowed at the game. After that, many colleges all over the country started adding women’s basketball teams to their schools. In 1896, the first intercollegiate women’s basketball game was played. Again, men were excluded, and women guarded the doors to make sure no man would go in. Between the years 1899 and 1914, many people spoke out against women’s basketball, and they weren’t allowed to take part in the Olympics.

What is the author’s main purpose?

• To explain why men were not included in the game

• To discuss the inequality in basketball

• To share the beginning of women’s

  basketball

• To provide information about women’s sports

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In 1921, there was a competition for women’s sports that were not included in the Olympics. Even though this was a significant event for women’s basketball, an organization named Women’s Division of the National Amateur Athletic Federation (WDNAAF), was created, and worked towards banning women’s basketball from the U.S. This continued until 1953. There were tournaments held for women’s basketball, and people such as the WDNAAF tried to suppress them. In 1953, women’s basketball was included in the Pan- American Games, and the U.S. won the gold medal. The sport became more popular after 1973. Colleges started offering basketball scholarships to women, and in 1976, women’s basketball became an Olympic sport. The goal was finally achieved after 50 years! After that, many women’s basketball leagues where established, along with the WNBA, which continues to be successful to this day. After a long struggle, basketball became open to everyone who wanted to take part.

Which of the following would the author most likely agree?

• Women’s basketball should be an Olympic sport.

• Women’s basketball should not be an Olympic sport.

• Women’s basketball is more popular than men’s basketball.

• Women’s basketball was oppressed over the years.

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Many articles, experiments, and statistics were examined to determine whether maximalist or minimalist running shoes are better for preventing injury and maximizing your training. Some indicate that purely running in one type of running shoe increases your risk of injury and does not maximize your training. Solely running in a minimalist shoe increases your instantaneous loading rate, which can increase your risk of stress-related injuries. On the other hand, purely running in a maximalist shoe increases your external vertical impact peak, which also can cause stress-related injuries. Studies show that the best way to maximize your training and prevent injury is to parallel your shoes to your type of workout. Minimalist shoes are best for speed workouts and races, while maximalist shoes should be used for recovery and distance. My research reveals that the parallel use of more than one pair of running shoes is a protective factor to runners.

The author’s main purpose for writing this article is to -

• Warn readers about the dangers of running shoes

• Compare the benefits of different running shoes

• Share the findings of a new study

• Suggest all runners get two pairs of shoes

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