2008 ela passage 4

According to the article, why do so many computers and gadgets most likely end up in landfills?

• It is cheaper to buy new products when replacing old equipment.

• Computer manufacturing companies produce low-quality products.

• Technology education classes fail to teach students about recycling.

• The development of new technology makes current devices outdated.

Which advice is given in the “Donating Dos and Don'ts" section?

• Drop off your computer at the nearest landfill.

• Ask for a receipt as proof of the contribution.

• Keep all of the computer accessories together.

• Drain the chemicals found inside the computer.

Which statement is not supported with facts or examples in the article?

• Computers and electronic gadgets are often dumped in landfills.

• People from dozens of countries are recycling computer parts.

• Technological devices other than computers can be recycled and reused.

• One way to stop electronic waste is to find a need for old equipment.

How is information in the article organized?

• A problem and several solutions are described.

• New programs are ranked by their success rate.

• The events are reported in the order they occur.

• Two methods of deciding an issue are compared.

Read the following sentences from the article. Robert Sterling, a computer teacher at Estancia High School in California, uses computers donated from local businesses to motivate students and teach them about recycling. "If kids learn to recycle everything," says Sterling, “they will set a good example for some of the older people who are not in the habit yet of recycling every day." In the first sentence, the word “motivate” means about the same as

• confuse

• control

• encourage

• evaluate