ELA 9 1st Sem. Final Exam ( Info text)

According to the text, what has changed about teenagers' reading habits?

• They read more books now.

• They spend more time with digital media.

• They prefer reading newspapers.

• They read the same amount as before.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the main reason for the change in teenagers' interaction with traditional media?

• Increased availability of books.

• Smartphones in their pockets.

• More movie theaters.

• Better libraries.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What does the term 'seismic' in the text most likely mean?

• Of enormous proportion or effect

• Related to earthquakes

• Very small

• Unimportant

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of "solitary" as used in the text?

• Done with friends

• Done in groups

• Done or existing alone

• Done with family

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What type of content are teens reading more of, according to the text?

• Longform articles

• Short texts and Instagram captions

• Novels

• Newspapers

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the term "cohort" refer to in the text?

• A type of media

• A group of people

• A time period

• A survey method

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the suggested limit for free time spent with screens to avoid mental health issues?

• One hour

• Two hours

• Three hours

• Four hours

What does the text suggest about the reading habits of young people compared to older people?

• Young people read more books for pleasure than older people

• Young people read fewer books for pleasure than older people

• Young people read the same amount as older people

• Young people do not read at all

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to research, what is a surprising thing that teens don't like to do as much in addtion to not reading as frequently?

• learning to drive

• going to the mall

• going to the movies

• getting a job

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which choice below best summarizes this quote from the article?

"Of the trends we found, the pronounced decline in reading is likely to have the biggest negative impact. Reading books and longer articles is one of the best ways to learn how to think critically, understand complex issues and separate fact from fiction. It’s crucial for being an informed voter, an involved citizen, a successful college student and a productive employee."

• Students not reading impacts them now but not as much in the future.

• Students not reading as much impacts them more now than in the future.

• Students not reading as much impacts them both now and in the future.

• Students not reading as much doesn't really impact them negatively.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2