Question

Now Hear This: Turn the Volume Down!
Listening to loud music through headphones for too long can harm your hearing, experts warn

If you listen to a portable music player, hearing experts have a message for you: Turn it down! A recent poll found that 51 percent of high school students and 37 percent of adults have experienced at least one symptom of hearing loss.

What could be the cause? Kids and teens are listening to portable MP3 music players, such as Apple iPods, louder and longer. These players have maximum sound levels as loud as a jet engine!

Answer 1

A Look at Hearing Health
The poll was conducted for The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Results showed that 28 percent of high school students and 26 percent of adults have had to turn up the volume on their televisions.

Twenty-nine percent of students reported saying "what" or "huh" during conversations compared with 21 percent of adults. Seventeen percent of students and 12 percent of adults said they have heard ringing in their ears.

More than half of the adults polled said they listen to their music players between one and four hours, or even longer, at a time. Most students said they listened for less than an hour at a time. Fifty-nine percent of students said they played music at a high volume, compared with 34 percent of adults.

Calling for More Research
Experts say more research is needed to prove a definite link between portable music and DVD players and hearing loss. But they suspect these players are contributing to hearing problems.

"Many kids who are using this type of technology are plugging virtual rock concerts into their ears," said Pam Mason of the ASHA.

Protect Your Hearing
How can you protect your hearing? Experts recommend turning the volume down and cutting down on music listening time.

They also suggest switching from earbuds to larger earphones. Earbud headphones, like the ones often used with iPods, carry sound directly into the ear canal. Traditional earmuff-style headphones allow the sound to spread out, according to the National Institutes of Health.

What does the author suggest doing to protect your hearing?

Stop watching television
Using larger earphones instead of earbuds
Turning up the volume of portable music player
Listening to music longer

Answer 2

i think B btw

Answer 3

You're right. "They also suggest switching from earbuds to larger earphones." :)

Answer 4

yepp!! :) he done beat me to it! lol

Answer 5

:D Thx. Okay next question

Answer 6

man i wish i could give you both gold medals

Answer 7

how about this. you give him gold medal i give you gold medal? Deal?

Answer 8

haha, it doesn't matter to me if I get one or not! :)

Answer 9

well its called team work for a reason so...

Answer 10

now you give him medl :D

Answer 11

lol, I did!

Answer 12

k! Next question

Answer 13

Okay, I'm a bit old-fashioned. I still think no digital camera in the world will give me the depth of color and detail of my old Pentax K1000, a traditional 35 millimeter film camera. But recently I discovered how to create even more spectacular photos with my Pentax, by holding the shutter open and shooting "time exposures." Holding the shutter open longer will absorb more light, which accounts for the richer detail that can be achieved. However, any movement will cause a blur, so time exposures work best for landscapes. You'll be amazed how the detail in the photos will make mountains, trees, and even the city skyline come alive.
Have I caught your interest enough to try time exposures? If so, you'll be glad to know that you can start this hobby for pretty cheap. First, see if there's an old 35mm camera lying around the house that your parents will let you use. If not, they're easy to find at garage sales or on eBay for under $50. Just make sure the camera has an exposure setting marked with a "B" (for bulb). This setting will allow the shutter to stay open as long as you want. You also need to buy a cable release. This is a cable that attaches to the top of the camera. It has a little plunger on one end that lets you open and close the shutter without touching or moving the camera. Used camera shops will stock this item in various lengths. It should cost from $10 to $20. Finally, it's a good idea to have a tripod, which is a three-legged base that you can mount your camera on. But I wouldn't purchase one until you know you like this hobby. For now, you can just prop the camera on something sturdy.
Now comes the fun part. Just go outside and find a nice piece of scenery you'd like to shoot. Set the camera up on a stool or bench. Attach the cable to the top of the camera, making sure it's switched to the "B" setting. Frame your shot, focus the camera, and hold down the plunger. You should hear a click as the shutter opens. After a few seconds, let the plunger back up and advance the film to the next shot. Try different angles and different lengths of exposure, from a few seconds to an hour or more. Also try going out late at night and taking longer shots of nighttime objects like the Moon.
Of course, with a non-digital camera, you won't be able to view the shots right away. You'll have to wait for the film to come back. So here's what I suggest: "Bracket" your shots, which means keeping track of how long you kept the shutter open for each photo. Just keep a notebook with you and write down something like "#1, 30 sec." That way, when you get some great shots back, you'll know how you achieved them!

How does the author support the claim that time exposure photography is inexpensive?

by describing how to shoot a time exposure
by comparing digital cameras to film cameras
by telling readers which equipment they'll need
by giving the prices of the equipment needed

Answer 14

Thanks for the medals lol :P Here you take this one @hanner_B_nanner

Answer 15

-When i read this passage- (WAAAAAHHHHH D:!)

Answer 16

haha, thanks @harrypotter2 :) ummmmm let me read it lol

Answer 17

Me: hey brain you get this passage?
My brain: DUUUUUUUUUUUUUHH NOPE! *Shuts down* X___X

Answer 18

dont you love that? lol

Answer 19

ok im really thinking between b and d

Answer 20

Lol because im kinda a photographer and um... those to just make more sense

Answer 21

Im sorry, lol my dogs were getting on my nerves, because they were running around the house playing like little puppies. Im back now. okay so yeah like i said i think between B and D

Answer 22

I GIVE UP! GAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH IDK KNOW THE ANSWER I NEED INTENSE HELP!

Answer 23

really?! me too! It's so much fun! :) && sorry my dad "needed me"... he was telling me how to do something that he's already explained to me about 1,00 times already lol. && yeah, I think D.

Answer 24

*1,000

Answer 25

its okay

Answer 26

NUUUUUU IT EXPIRED D:!

Answer 27

:'( Im sorry I took waaayyy too long! lol

Answer 28

Dont worry!

Answer 29

i can just retake its not your fault

Answer 30

its actually mine becuz i was taking to long to figure it out LOLZ

Answer 31

lol, I think today is just ONE of THOSE days.

Answer 32

xD ROFL

Answer 33

okay next question

Answer 34

In the past 10 years, public consumption of bottled water has grown a lot. A decade ago, very few people drank much bottled water. Now, studies estimate that about 200 bottles of water per person are consumed every year. However, all that bottled water is causing a lot of problems. First of all, very few of the bottles are being recycled. About 60 million bottles of water are consumed daily. There just is not enough room for all that garbage. Secondly, bottled water is actually less safe than tap water. Government safety requirements are much stricter for tap water. A large percentage of bottled water comes straight from city water supplies, anyway! And, surprisingly, tap water often beats bottled water in taste tests.

Directions: Select all the correct answers. (BTW it can be more than one)
What is the author's attitude toward water?

Not enough people drink water from bottles.
Tap water should be tested yearly for safety.
More people should drink tap water.
Tap water is perfectly safe to drink.
People should participate in water taste tests.

Submit

Answer 35

lol ok... :D

Answer 36

Omg! My little cousin is getting on my nerves to get on my laptop although he already has a tablet and kindle. brb i need to show him whos Boss.

Answer 37

lol...kids. They think they rule over any electronic in the house... :D and ok, so it's not A...

Answer 38

Not B...

Answer 39

Lol okay back, i gave him the "Stare" and he ran off. And IKR I have to take care of all 3 of those little cousins of mine >:(

Answer 40

i think D btw

Answer 41

Yeah C and D

Answer 42

lol,, I have to watch my 1 y/o cuz and she's...whew! haha let's just say she's a redhead, need I say more? ;D

Answer 43

I think yes to C...

Answer 44

&& im not sure about D...

Answer 45

Yeah, but it can be more than one answer

Answer 46

its one of THOSE q's

Answer 47

yeah, I'm guessing C and D.

Answer 48

lol ;)

Answer 49

YAY CORRECT!

Answer 50

Ok next

Answer 51

It is important for a person to develop a habit of waking up early to exercise. Early morning workouts energize the body for the rest of the day. In fact, early morning exercise ensures that the extra calories stored in the body are used. When a person exercises in the evening, his or her body uses the calories from food eaten throughout the day.

Which of these best describes the author's tone in this passage?

know-it-all
persuasive
mocking
anxious

Answer 52

WHOOP!! WHOOP!! *happy dance..* lol

Answer 53

xD My happy dance is soooo weird.

Answer 54

Okay im thinking A for some reason.

Answer 55

I feel weird saying A because ROFL Know-It-all LOLLLL I can't believe this but it makes more sense xD

Answer 56

what you think?

Answer 57

lol...hmmmm. Totally a know-it-all. haha

Answer 58

OMG NUUUU! IT WAS PERSUASIVE D:!

Answer 59

IT DIDNT EVEN ADVERTISE ANYTHING!

Answer 60

OMG Iif it had "Infomation" it would be much easier!

Answer 61

Cruise ships might be a fun way to take a vacation, but they do far too much damage to the environment. The ships are harmful to marine life. Research suggests that cruise ships produce more than three times the amount of CO2 that airplanes do. Furthermore, cruise-ship passengers do not spend enough time at a given destination to learn about its culture. Thus, the passengers do not promote local culture. The next time you want to take a vacation, try taking a train or plane to your destination instead.

Read the last sentence of the paragraph. It is clear that the author wants readers to

find an alternative to cruise ships when taking a vacation.
learn about the impact of CO2 on cruise-ship passengers.
compare the speeds of different modes of transportation.
think about the ways in which airplanes harm the environment.

Answer 62

FORREAL! I hate it when they ask questions after a lesson or something, and your like... I never even heard of this before. I KNOW that wasnt in there!

Answer 63

LOL IKR! I HAVE TO DEAL WITH THAT TO xD! I HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS!

Answer 64

Like if the teacher talks about addition, then once you take the test it talks about ADDITION AND MULTIPLICATION! And your like WHAAA!?

Answer 65

Cruise ships might be a fun way to take a vacation, but they do far too much damage to the environment. The ships are harmful to marine life. Research suggests that cruise ships produce more than three times the amount of CO2 that airplanes do. Furthermore, cruise-ship passengers do not spend enough time at a given destination to learn about its culture. Thus, the passengers do not promote local culture. The next time you want to take a vacation, try taking a train or plane to your destination instead.

4.
Read the last sentence of the paragraph. It is clear that the author wants readers to

find an alternative to cruise ships when taking a vacation.
learn about the impact of CO2 on cruise-ship passengers.
compare the speeds of different modes of transportation.
think about the ways in which airplanes harm the environment.

Answer 66

EXACTLY!!! && your like whooaaaaaa. Back this up... haha

Answer 67

ehhhhh, I say A??

Answer 68

i think B

Answer 69

Tourism that takes responsibility for the protection of cultural traditions and land is called “ecotourism.” As ecotourists, we should be aware of the impact that we have on the places that we visit. To ensure that future generations can enjoy these places as much as we do, we must be sure to use resources like water and electricity wisely. We must also respect and support the cultural traditions of the places we visit. In this way, these places will maintain the qualities that made them unique in the first place.

ecotourists try to leave a mark on unique places.
ecotourists try to preserve unique places.
ecotourists do not appreciate unique cultures.
ecotourists belong to foreign cultures and lands.

Answer 70

what was it?

Answer 71

LOL I ROFL AT A "Leave a Mark" and i thought about dogs in a way

Answer 72

yes it was A

Answer 73

lol forgot to put it in the above comment

Answer 74

hey after we answer this im opening another question

Answer 75

i think this is B

Answer 76

Tourism that takes responsibility for the protection of cultural traditions and land is called “ecotourism.” As ecotourists, we should be aware of the impact that we have on the places that we visit. To ensure that future generations can enjoy these places as much as we do, we must be sure to use resources like water and electricity wisely. We must also respect and support the cultural traditions of the places we visit. In this way, these places will maintain the qualities that made them unique in the first place.

1.
Read the last sentence of the passage. The author wants readers to know that

ecotourists try to leave a mark on unique places.
ecotourists try to preserve unique places.
ecotourists do not appreciate unique cultures.
ecotourists belong to foreign cultures and lands.

Answer 77

bahaha... yeah. I hope nobody leaves a mark,,,, DISGUSTING! lol &&& what was the question part you missed it up there ;) lol

Answer 78

Lol i know xD. thats why i put it up again

Answer 79

so i think B

Answer 80

oh.. i said that b4 I saw that you re-posted. Sometimes I'm a little *special* haha

Answer 81

Lol yeah so i think B

Answer 82

(BTW We must work QUICKLY because my session is timed for 10 minutes. I dont want it to expire D:!)

Answer 83

YES! B

Answer 84

ok, hurry hurry hurry!

Answer 85

What is art? People debate this question all the time. This is because society’s definition of art is confusing. For example, most of the items that one finds in an art museum should not be called “art.” These are merely historical artifacts that people—or museum curators—have paid money to acquire. True art, on the other hand, is never sold. Instead, if it is to be called “art,” it must be free. Likewise, a true artist will never sell his or her creations, because the artist knows that true art cannot be exchanged for money.

2.
Which of these best describes the author's tone in this passage?

uncertain
eager
confident
humorous

Answer 86

OH CRUD Between B and C

Answer 87

same here! I'm thinkin confident though...

Answer 88

im most likely thinking B though

Answer 89

okay let me look up defenition for eager

Answer 90

could be B....hmmmm

Answer 91

Eager: keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing

Answer 92

Confident: having strong belief or full assurance; sure

Answer 93

mmmm...not sure he was eager. lol what do you think?

Answer 94

KEEN IN FEELING is Eager, Confident is just being sure

Answer 95

In this passage you could tell Feeling was put into it

Answer 96

OH WAIT, it COULD be confident

Answer 97

Because he DOES have a strong belief into this so...