Checkpoint Review H9

"Save the Bees"

The number of bees is dropping fast, and I wanted to learn how we can help. Keeping our environment safe and healthy is very important because bees are crucial for our world. Pesticides and overworking bees are big reasons for their decline. A An article from Greenpeace says that industrial farming, parasites, and climate change are the main causes. B To help save the bees, we need to stop using harmful chemicals in farming and switch to safer practices. C Another article from Natural Living Ideas suggests planting flowers and bushes that are good for bees. D This gives bees a safe place to live and helps the plants grow. They also recommend buying local honey because local beekeepers take better care of their bees. Another simple way to help bees is to set up a bee food and water station. This gives tired bees fresh food and water to help them regain energy.

What does the word decline suggest about the bees?

• A They will slow down soon.
• B They might be gone one day.
• C They are making less honey.
• D They need more flowers.

"Save the Bees"

The number of bees is dropping fast, and I wanted to learn how we can help. Keeping our environment safe and healthy is very important because bees are crucial for our world. Pesticides and overworking bees are big reasons for their decline. A An article from Greenpeace says that industrial farming, parasites, and climate change are the main causes. B To help save the bees, we need to stop using harmful chemicals in farming and switch to safer practices. C Another article from Natural Living Ideas suggests planting flowers and bushes that are good for bees. D This gives bees a safe place to live and helps the plants grow. They also recommend buying local honey because local beekeepers take better care of their bees. Another simple way to help bees is to set up a bee food and water station. This gives tired bees fresh food and water to help them regain energy.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A: How does the author support the claim that bees need saving?

• A She illustrates all the bad things.
• B She gives statistical evidence.
• C She highlights examples found in research articles.

"Save the Bees"

The number of bees is dropping fast, and I wanted to learn how we can help. Keeping our environment safe and healthy is very important because bees are crucial for our world. Pesticides and overworking bees are big reasons for their decline. A An article from Greenpeace says that industrial farming, parasites, and climate change are the main causes. B To help save the bees, we need to stop using harmful chemicals in farming and switch to safer practices. C Another article from Natural Living Ideas suggests planting flowers and bushes that are good for bees. D This gives bees a safe place to live and helps the plants grow. They also recommend buying local honey because local beekeepers take better care of their bees. Another simple way to help bees is to set up a bee food and water station. This gives tired bees fresh food and water to help them regain energy.

Part B: Select two details from the essay that provide relevant support for the answer in Part A.

• A An article from Greenpeace says that industrial farming, parasites, and climate change are the main causes.
• B To help save the bees, we need to stop using harmful chemicals in farming and switch to safer practices.
• C Another article from Natural Living Ideas suggests planting flowers and bushes that are good for bees.
• D This gives bees a safe place to live and helps the plants grow.

"The Future of Well-being in a Tech World"

Researchers asked people in the U.S. what they think about technology. Most said it’s good. But recently, more people are worried about it. This started to grow in April 2018 when Facebook was on trial.

Headlines mention the problems of always being online and how people feel let down by technology. There are also worries about what technology might do in the future. New studies are looking at how connectivity affects stress, work, friendships, focus, and happiness.

What idea does the author emphasize throughout the article?

• A Technology can negatively impact your life.
• B Technology is getting too complicated.
• C Technology is creating disappointment in people.
• D Technology has created a toxic online environment.

"The Future of Well-being in a Tech World"

Researchers asked people in the U.S. what they think about technology. Most said it’s good. But recently, more people are worried about it. This started to grow in April 2018 when Facebook was on trial.

Headlines mention the problems of always being online and how people feel let down by technology. There are also worries about what technology might do in the future. New studies are looking at how connectivity affects stress, work, friendships, focus, and happiness.

As used in the article, the word connectivity means –

• A making friends
• B connected to a phone
• C communicating with people
• D time on the internet

"Big Data"

Should there be limits on how much data companies can collect about you? A Wired article says that data brokers gather information on nearly everyone in America. There aren’t many rules. They can sell our data to big companies.

A These companies use it to improve their ads. B They do this with computer programs that learn and get better over time. C The article says it’s worrying how personal data is used because it can affect important choices, D like who gets health care or who can leave jail. I think collecting personal data is a big problem. People should know about it.

Details in the essay support the idea that -

• A technology companies should have restrictions
• B selling of data should be illegal
• C big business is taking advantage of people
• D people should be more worried about data collection

"Big Data"

Should there be limits on how much data companies can collect about you? A Wired article says that data brokers gather information on nearly everyone in America. There aren’t many rules. They can sell our data to big companies.

A These companies use it to improve their ads. B They do this with computer programs that learn and get better over time. C The article says it’s worrying how personal data is used because it can affect important choices, D like who gets health care or who can leave jail. I think collecting personal data is a big problem. People should know about it.

Which two details from the essay support the claim that data is being used wrongly?

• A These companies use it to improve their ads.
• B They do this with computer programs that learn and get better over time.
• C The article says it’s worrying how personal data is used because it can affect important choices,
• D like who gets health care or who can leave jail. I think collecting personal data is a big problem. People should know about it.