Question

Kennedy states that "the exploration of space will go ahead, whether we join in it or not"

How does this text support Kennedy's point of view?

It reminds listeners we must hurry to begin exploring space.

It proposes that we ask other nations to join our mission.

It explains that we need to make progress in space exploration so we are not left behind.

It calls for collaboration between scientists and citizens.

Answer 1

William Bradford, speaking in 1630 of the founding of the Plymouth Bay Colony, said that all great and honorable actions are accompanied with great difficulties, and both must be enterprised and overcome with answerable courage.

If this capsule history of our progress teaches us anything, it is that man, in his quest for knowledge and progress, is determined and cannot be deterred. The exploration of space will go ahead, whether we join in it or not, and it is one of the great adventures of all time, and no nation which expects to be the leader of other nations can expect to stay behind in the race for space.

Yet the vows of this Nation can only be fulfilled if we in this Nation are first, and, therefore, we intend to be first. In short, our leadership in science and in industry, our hopes for peace and security, our obligations to ourselves as well as others, all require us to make this effort, to solve these mysteries, to solve them for the good of all men, and to become the world's leading space-faring nation.

We set sail on this new sea because there is new knowledge to be gained, and new rights to be won, and they must be won and used for the progress of all people. For space science, like nuclear science and all technology, has no conscience of its own. Whether it will become a force for good or ill depends on man, and only if the United States occupies a position of pre-eminence can we help decide whether this new ocean will be a sea of peace or a new terrifying theater of war. I do not say that we should or will go unprotected against the hostile misuse of space any more than we go unprotected against the hostile use of land or sea, but I do say that space can be explored and mastered without feeding the fires of war, without repeating the mistakes that man has made in extending his writ around this globe of ours.

To be sure, all this costs us all a good deal of money. This year's space budget is three times what it was in January 1961, and it is greater than the space budget of the previous eight years combined. That budget now stands at $5.4 billion a year—a staggering sum, though somewhat less than we pay for cigarettes and cigars every year. Space expenditures will soon rise some more, from 40 cents per person per week to more than 50 cents a week for every man, woman and child in the United Stated, for we have given this program a high national priority—even though I realize that this is in some measure an act of faith and vision, for we do not now know what benefits await us.

But if I were to say, my fellow citizens, that we shall send to the moon, 240,000 miles away from the control station in Houston, a giant rocket more than 300 feet tall, the length of this football field, made of new metal alloys, some of which have not yet been invented, capable of standing heat and stresses several times more than have ever been experienced, fitted together with a precision better than the finest watch, carrying all the equipment needed for propulsion, guidance, control, communications, food and survival, on an untried mission, to an unknown celestial body, and then return it safely to earth, re-entering the atmosphere at speeds of over 25,000 miles per hour, causing heat about half that of the temperature of the sun, then we must be bold.

However, I think we're going to do it, and I think that we must pay what needs to be paid. I don't think we ought to waste any money, but I think we ought to do the job. And this will be done in the decade of the sixties. It may be done while some of you are still here at school at this college and university. It will be done during the term of office of some of the people who sit here on this platform. But it will be done. And it will be done before the end of this decade.

Many years ago the great British explorer George Mallory, who was to die on Mount Everest, was asked why did he want to climb it. He said, "Because it is there."

Well, space is there, and we're going to climb it, and the moon and the planets are there, and new hopes for knowledge and peace are there. And, therefore, as we set sail we ask God's blessing on the most hazardous and dangerous and greatest adventure on which man has ever embarked.

Answer 2

@someonenew111 can you help me??

Answer 3

Which lesson was this from hun?

Answer 4

it's part of the exam

Answer 5

For what lesson? What exam number?

Answer 6

English 1 segment 2 exam

Answer 7

I would say that the answer is B; I have completed the module Kennedy's speech was in but I have not gotten to that exam yet; I hope that helps though!

Answer 8

Thank you, and it's okay

Answer 9

Do you think you can help me with a few more?

Answer 10

Sure, go ahead!

Answer 11

Which answer best explains how the description of the rocket that will launch from Houston supports the main idea of Kennedy's speech?

It attempts to show that, with courage, even something seems that impossible can be attempted.

It attempts to impress listeners with the power being developed and excites them to the potential benefits of the technology.

It attempts to suggest that scientists have already solved most of the problems associated with launching a rocket into space.

It attempts to suggest that because we have developed this amazing technology, we should use it to go into space.

Answer 12

I would go with A for this. Again, not 100% positive.

Answer 13

It's okay

Answer 14

Any more?

Answer 15

To be sure, all this costs us all a good deal of money. This year's space budget is three times what it was in January 1961, and it is greater than the space budget of the previous eight years combined. That budget now stands at $5.4 billion a year—a staggering sum, though somewhat less than we pay for cigarettes and cigars every year. Space expenditures will soon rise some more, from 40 cents per person per week to more than 50 cents a week for every man, woman and child in the United Stated, for we have given this program a high national priority—even though I realize that this is in some measure an act of faith and vision, for we do not now know what benefits await us.


Which answer best restates the main idea of the above paragraph from Kennedy's speech?

The space budget will continue to grow as we move further into space.

Though it's a lot to ask financially, I think great things will result.

Space expenses will soon become too much to bear for individuals.

The space program will only succeed because of the faith and vision of some.

Answer 16

The answer is; A.

Answer 17

I'm still up to help. (:

Answer 18

What is the main benefit of referencing George Mallory before concluding?

To convince listeners that Kennedy has thoroughly studied the history of the world

To provide an example of someone who successfully faced a challenge like that of going to space

To make the connection that conquering space is a dangerous yet worthy challenge

To take listeners back to another memorable moment in the timeline of history

Answer 19

I think the first one is C

Answer 20

I believe the answer is D

Answer 21

thank you!

Answer 22

Many argue that uniforms are too costly to impose as a requirement on all families.

Which answer provides sufficient evidence to support the counterclaim?

Evidence that most families purchase children's clothing on sale or at discount stores

Letters from parents stating they prefer to spend their money on things other than uniforms

Data showing the average costs of uniforms in schools that already have uniform policies

Statistics showing higher achievement scores for students who do not wear uniforms

Answer 23

No problem!

Answer 24

Evidence that most families purchase children's clothing on sale or at discount stores

Answer 25

(if you could go take a look at my post and answer my question since you're past those assignments I'd appreciate it greatly- I'll continue to help you though.)

Answer 26

http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/53ea998ee4b01789aba3c29b

Answer 27

yeah sure
"…despite that, the vast stretches of the unknown and the unanswered and the unfinished still far outstrip our collective comprehension."

In this context, which word could be used to replace "outstrip" as it is used in this context?

Inform

Overwhelm

Surpass

Surprise

Answer 28

Thanks so much!

The answer is C. Surpass

Answer 29

Which of the following shows correct parallel structure?

Successful students study often, work hard, and turning in assignments on time.

Successful students study often, work hard, and turn in assignments on time.

Successful students study often, working hard to turn in assignments on time.

Successful students study often, to work hard and also turning in assignments on time.

Answer 30

I'm not familiar with parallel structure.. I'm sorry- any others?

Answer 31

parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance

I'm pretty sure it's B since the other options don't have correct grammar

Answer 32

Which of the following offers the best example of formal diction?

"… If you will but let me go free for one short hour this night."

"A remarkable nose, if I may say so, a most remarkable nose."

"I am as a dead man, without value to the Government, to Your Excellency, …"

"…And you shall come at length to the directorship of all the prisons of Cho-sen."

Answer 33

I believe it is either C or A

Answer 34

formal diction uses elegant vocabulary and proper grammar. I think it's B

Answer 35

what about this one?

Answer 36

Consider the following claim and counterclaim.

Claim: Students should spend a year doing volunteer service before starting college or a career.

Counterclaim: College and job training are expensive enough without adding a year of unpaid service.

Use the claim and counterclaim to create a thesis statement for a strong argument paper.

Answer 37

do you think you can help?

Answer 38

Even though College tuition and job training are expensive enough without adding a year of unpaid service, students should spend a year doing volunteer service before starting college or a career.

Answer 39

what about this?
Mercy!" cried Pak Chung Chang, falling on his knees. "It is impossible! It is impossible! You cannot strike off my father's nose. He cannot go down without his nose to the grave. He will become a laughter and a byword, and all my days and nights will be filled with woe. O reflect! Report that you have seen no such nose in your travels. You, too, have a father."

Which answer correctly paraphrases the meaning of the text in bold?

Pak Chung Chang's father will be amused and have a funny story to tell.

Pak Chung Chang's father will be disgraced and people will spread the story.

Pak Chung Chang's father will feel foolish and embarrassed.

Pak Chung Chang's father will suffer and die.

Answer 40

B.

Answer 41

Any more?

Answer 42

Well, space is there, and we're going to climb it, and the moon and the planets are there, and new hopes for knowledge and peace are there. And, therefore, as we set sail we ask God's blessing on the most hazardous and dangerous and greatest adventure on which man has ever embarked.


Which answer is a complete and correct summary of the concluding paragraph of Kennedy's speech?

If Americans succeed in space, we will be as gods.

Like Mount Everest, space will be easy to conquer.

We can only succeed in space with divine help.

We will go to space, and it will be dangerous but worth the risk.

Answer 43

i have 1 or 2 more i need help with after this

Answer 44

D and alright