Junior Achievement

The Latin root vocare, meaning “to call,” helps the reader understand that the word advocate

in paragraph 3 means one who —

• Studies other people

• provides support

• controls a group of people

• offers motivation

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The author includes quotations in paragraphs 3 and 4 in order to —

• recognize the contributions volunteers have made to Junior Achievement

• demonstrate that many adults support the work Junior Achievement does

• show that successful adults participated in Junior Achievement as students

• inspire students to become involved with Junior Achievement

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How does paragraph 5 help inform the reader about Junior Achievement?

• By summarizing the benefits of participating in Junior Achievement

• By emphasizing the changes Junior Achievement has made in order to meet the demands of modern life

• By explaining how community members assist in organizing Junior Achievement programs

• By showing how important it is for teachers to motivate students to participate in Junior Achievement programs

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Which sentence suggests that Junior Achievement students will be well prepared to join the working world?

• In San Francisco a new library opened recently with a preschool program that offers books about money management for children as young as three years old.

• Growing up and entering the “real world” is a challenge everyone must face.

• It is not unusual to see a BizTown student wearing a hard hat and learning about construction or interviewing for a job with actual business owners.

• The program is run largely by volunteers from area businesses and universities, parents, and senior citizens—all of whom believe in the potential of young people.

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The author organizes the selection by —

• comparing Junior Achievement’s benefits with those gained by Scouting or attending summer camp

• explaining what Junior Achievement does by giving in-depth examples of its programs

• detailing how volunteers contribute to Junior Achievement’s overall goal

• describing how Junior Achievement has changed since it first started offering programs

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The reader can conclude that Junior Achievement, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts all share which

belief?

• Every child should have the opportunity to attend summer camp.

• Students of all ages are capable of owning their own businesses.

• Many people buy more things than they can afford.

• Managing a personal budget is a necessary skill.

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The main goal of Junior Achievement is to —

• involve students in their local city government

• help students earn money while attending school

• allow students to improve businesses in their community

• prepare students for adult responsibilities

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In which sentence does the author make a factual claim?

• Imagine children learning to buy and trade stocks at a Scout meeting!

• Even summer camp is not just about swimming and crafts anymore.

• The concepts taught in BizTown and Finance Park have proved so popular that they are now being included in Scouting programs, preschools, and summer camps.

• These activities all seem rather ordinary until you look more closely.

Which idea in the selection do the photographs support?

• Junior Achievement activities occur during regular school hours.

• Students in Junior Achievement programs can ask adults for help if necessary.

• The younger that children are, the more they benefit from Junior Achievement programs.

• Junior Achievement activities are designed to give students hands-on experience.

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