G-Bell Ringer 08/05/24

Passage Excerpt: "Renewable energy is important for sustainable development. Initially, it was expensive. But now, it is more affordable due to advancements and economies of scale."

Question: How does the paragraph explain the change in renewable energy costs?

• By summarizing historical data on energy costs

• By describing initial challenges and subsequent advancements

• By listing the types of renewable energy sources

• By discussing government policies on renewable energy

Passage Excerpt: "Climate change is affecting the world. Higher temperatures cause more extreme weather, which harms habitats and food sources. These changes impact both nature and people."

Question: What do the sentences after the first one explain about climate change?

• They argue against the idea of climate change

• They give examples of the effects of higher temperatures

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  They describe how climate change is measured

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  They suggest ways to stop climate change

Passage Excerpt: "In her work on social justice, the author explores the history of inequality. The first chapter looks at the economic and political systems that have kept social classes apart. Later chapters show examples from different countries, highlighting these issues everywhere."

Question: Which part of the text explains the history of inequality?

• The introduction

• The first chapter

• The later chapters

• The conclusion

Passage Excerpt: "The economic policies of the early 20th century led to the Great Depression. By reducing taxes on the wealthy and cutting public spending, the government widened the wealth gap. As a result, consumer spending dropped, leading to a long economic downturn."

Question: What does the second sentence explain about the first sentence?

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  It gives a historical background for the economic policies

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  It shows the bad effects of the policies

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  It compares different economic ideas of the time

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  It tells the government's goal behind the policies

Passage Excerpt: "The educational reforms aimed to address disparities in academic achievement. The report provides an overview of the issues and outcomes, revealing both successes and challenges."

Question: What do the later sections of the report discuss?

• New reforms to address the disparities

• A historical overview of educational policies

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  The successes and challenges of the reforms

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  Educational systems in different countries