9th and 10th Friday ENG Review (3/7/25)

After reading this article, what inference can the reader make about athletes?

• Some athletes think superstitions will help them win.

• Football players do not have any superstitions.

• Superstitious athletes perform better than other athletes.

• Only unsuccessful athletes give in to superstitions.

Answer explanation

Athletes would only participate in something like superstitions if they think they will win games. They follow their superstitions hoping to win more games.

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The author wants the reader to assume

• the DCAL is not as respected as the National Book Award.

• the National Book Foundation's Literarian Award is a consolation prize.

• judges only choose authors with careers spanning several decades to win.

• any writer would be honored to receive the National Book Award.

Answer explanation

The passage says that the National Book Award is one of the most respected literary prizes in America. The reader can infer that any author would view receiving one as an honor.

The reader can infer that

• the National Book Award for nonfiction has been awarded to Oprah Winfrey.

• the Literarian Award is more respected than the DCAL medal.

• the National Book Foundation presents at least six awards each year.

• the DCAL medal is the easiest National Book Award to win.

Answer explanation

Read the passage carefully. It describes six awards: the National Book Award for nonfiction, the National Book Award for fiction, the National Book Award for poetry, the National Book award for young people's literature, the Medal for Distinguished Contributions to American Letters, and the Literarian Award. The last paragraph says, "Another lifetime achievement award [the Literarian Award] presented annually by the National Book Foundation was first awarded in 2005." Based on this information, the reader can infer that the National Book Foundation presents at least six awards each year.

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Which quote from the article best supports the idea that noise pollution impacts animals?

• Scientists have noticed that birds near cities have changed their songs.

• Scientists are working now to quantify the impact of noise pollution on other animal populations.

• Also, female birds prefer mates with a lower-pitched song, so this change affects the mating habits of birds.

• However, a higher pitch does not carry as far, and this limits the reach of a song.

Answer explanation

Textual evidence gives direct support for a claim in an article. Therefore, the sentence that best supports the idea that animals are impacted by noise pollution is Scientists have noticed that birds near cities have changed their songs.

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What is the best way to describe a theme of this poem?

• The main purpose of having New Year's resolutions is to make people feel bad.

• People would accomplish their New Year's resolutions if they wrote them down.

• The failures of the past should inspire people to accomplish more in the future.

• By the end of the year, it is too late to make any changes to a person's life.

Answer explanation

In this poem, the speaker is contemplating a list of New Year's resolutions that he/she failed to keep. Instead of giving up on his/her resolutions, the speaker decides to "resolve again, to give my old ambitions a refreshed try." One theme of this poem is that the failures of the past should inspire people to accomplish more in the future.

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A theme of this selection is

• true isolation is difficult to maintain.

• honoring brave explorers is important.

• there is more to one's life than survival.

• one's mind is as big as his or her dreams.

Answer explanation

In this selection, the main character Tip Tip is discovered in a state of isolation. This discovery brings attention to both Tip Tip and the island. The selection reflects the universal idea that in today's world, seeking and maintaining true isolation is difficult.

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A theme of this selection is

• modernization is not always a good thing.

• what a person sees may or may not be real.

• one may not feel at home with his or her family.

• children should retain their innocence.

Answer explanation

A passage can have more than one theme. One of the themes in this passage is reflected by the effects of technological progress on the city. The city of Abuja appears to be more urbanize and modern. The city now lacks the natural landmarks it once possessed in Chiba's memory.

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Which sentence best represents a theme of the passage?

• Kids always learn about life from their parents.

• Parents are the best tour guides in the world.

• People are often mistaken about their identity.

• More cities in the world have become alike.

Answer explanation

This passage shows a father taking his son to his old city. When Chiba returns to Abuja, he finds out that the city has changed and has become just like any other city that has chain restaurants and other businesses. Idua's dialogue "This looks like Atlanta!" reflects the theme of the passage.

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Choose the best summary for the third paragraph.

• There are many flavors that can be added to an instant oatmeal to take the place of the typical toppings.

• Because instant oatmeal is cooked and dried, it cannot be added as an ingredient in baked goods.

• Instant oatmeal is processed so that it can cook quickly; however, it cannot be added to other foods.

• Instant oatmeal, which is also known as rolled oats, requires further processing of the original oats.

Answer explanation

The best summary not only restates the main idea in a precise form but also includes important details. The correct answer choice mentions how instant oatmeal is made and what happens as a result of the process.

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Which of the following is the best summary for the entire passage?

• Of all the breakfast foods, Americans enjoy eating oatmeal the best because it is a quick and easy way to fight cholesterol. In addition, old-fashioned oatmeal can be added in a lot of different types of food while instant oatmeal cannot be used in any baked goods.

• Oatmeal, a healthy and standard breakfast food, can be divided into old-fashioned oatmeal and instant oatmeal. Old-fashioned oatmeal is less processed and can be added in other foods. However, instant oatmeal is highly processed and cannot be included in other foods.

• One of the most popular food items is oatmeal, which is considered to be one of the healthiest to eat for breakfast. Old-fashioned oatmeal can have a variety of toppings, such as fruit. Likewise, instant oatmeal can have a multitude of flavors added to it.

• Old-fashioned oatmeal and instant oatmeal are types of oatmeal. Oatmeal is a good way to stay healthy because it has a lot of fiber and can fight cholesterol. In addition, these types of oatmeal can be made quickly because they each are processed in their own way.

Answer explanation

The best summary restates the main idea and relevant details in the most precise way possible. The healthy, popular breakfast food, oatmeal is said to have two different types: old-fashioned oatmeal and instant oatmeal. Then, these types are further described, showing their similarities and differences.

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