Question

Ok this is a story so I'll post on the board.
@EclipsedStar

Answer 1

Thermometer Pills
Tracy Wilson

1 Over the past ten years more than two dozen athletes have died from the medical condition known as heatstroke. Heatstroke occurs when the body’s internal temperature becomes so elevated that its cooling system begins shutting down. Who is most at risk? Surprisingly, it is younger athletes. They often either do not recognize or ignore the warning signs until it’s too late. To make matters worse, children’s bodies are much less efficient than adults at cooling themselves. A promising new product hopes to end the all too common heatstroke trend. It is called a thermometer pill.

2 While it doesn’t look much different from the average vitamin capsule, the work it does inside the body is truly amazing. Once ingested these capsules send an internal body temperature reading to a portable device that is not much bigger than an iPhone. A coach or professional trainer monitors the device during practices or events held when temperatures and heat indexes are particularly high. If an athlete’s body temperature reaches a dangerous level, the monitor immediately transmits an alert. The player is then rushed indoors and placed in an ice bath to rapidly decrease his or her body temperature. This is important, since internal organs can begin shutting down at 105 degrees Fahrenheit.

3 While these tiny lifesavers have proven to be effective, they are quite expensive. On average the cost is $50.00 per pill. However, many parents of young athletes say that it is a small price to pay for the piece of mind it gives them on a hot, sultry day.

Answer 2

Here is the question: What is the main purpose of this article?


A)
to show the tremendous expense associated with thermometer pills


B)
to explain to athletes the signs and symptoms associated with heatstroke


C)
to inform the public about the use of thermometer pills to prevent heatstroke in young athletes


D)
to inform coaches and trainers of the benefit of using ice baths to cool down overheated athletes
and that is ok as long as you read it I have like 9 questions on it so...

Answer 3

Ohhh it's like a manual.

Answer 4

Sort of

Answer 5

I have more storys like this with like 5 or so questions

Answer 6

I'm not sure when I'm going to leave, but I'll try as best as I can. Did you already read the manual you posted?

Answer 7

I am right now

Answer 8

Well... "A promising new product hopes to end the all too common heatstroke trend. It is called a thermometer pill." It focuses mainly on describing the pill, right?

Answer 9

I agree.

Answer 10

So which answer seems the most logical? :)

Answer 11

So it would be C right?

Answer 12

Yep! I agree with C. :)

Answer 13

Yay! Ok next question: Based on information from the article, which group would MOST likely be advocates for the thermometer pill?


A)
ice distributors


B)
medical researchers


C)
parents of athletes


D)
school administrators

Answer 14

Well, it's definitely not A XD

Answer 15

Yea I agree with that. lol

Answer 16

I say either C or D

Answer 17

Any ideas? Do you think a school would be willing to buy expensive pills? :/

Answer 18

"However, many parents of young athletes say that it is a small price to pay for the piece of mind it gives them on a hot, sultry day." The last sentence of the paragraph

Answer 19

Your right Schools would advise parents to give it to there children

Answer 20

^_^

Answer 21

But not just give them out

Answer 22

Yep. The last sentence mentions "parents" :)

Answer 23

So it is defiantly C

Answer 24

Ok next question:
condition:
1. Mode or state of being; state or situation with regard to external circumstances or influences, or to physical or mental integrity, health, strength, etc.; predicament; rank; position, estate.
2. Essential quality; property; attribute.
3. Temperament; disposition; character.
4. That which must exist as the occasion or concomitant of something else; that which is requisite in order that something else should take effect; an essential qualification; stipulation; terms specified.
Which is the BEST meaning for condition as it is used in this sentence?

Over the past ten years more than two dozen athletes have died from the medical condition known as heatstroke.


A)
Definition 1


B)
Definition 2


C)
Definition 3


D)
Definition 4

Answer 25

"medical condition known as heatstroke". Any ideas?

Answer 26

hmm... I say A. What do you think?

Answer 27

I think A is correct. "state or situation with regard to external circumstances"

Answer 28

Yea I agree. Ok next question:
While it doesn’t look much different than the average vitamin capsule, the work it does inside the body, is truly amazing. Once ingested these capsules send an internal body temperature reading to a portable device that is not much bigger than a palm pilot.
Select the answer choice that MOST NEARLY means the same as ingested as it is used in these sentences from the passage.


A)
chewed


B)
measured


C)
swallowed


D)
worked

Answer 29

I think C

Answer 30

I agree with C. :P

Answer 31

Awesome! Next question:Which phrase BEST describes the sequence of information in the first paragraph?


A)
It addresses the tragedy of heatstroke, then introduces the passage topic.


B)
It addresses the history of thermometer pills, then presents its benefits.


C)
It addresses the symptoms of heatstroke, then introduces the history of the passage topic.


D)
It addresses the various dangers faced by young athletes, then presents the advantages of the thermometer pill.

Answer 32

Either A or D

Answer 33

It first mentions the problem that strokes bring then talks about parents.

Answer 34

So A?

Answer 35

*advantages

not parents XDXD

Answer 36

I knew what you were saying. lol

Answer 37

A is not correct..

Answer 38

Ok then my other choice will be D Oh yea thets right Oops.

Answer 39

@EclipsedStar Are you there?

Answer 40

Lag, had to refresh and refreshing took forever.

Answer 41

Oh sorry I know how you feel

Answer 42

Ok So next question: What effect do words such as promising and amazing have on the reader?


A)
These words reveal the scientific evidence behind thermometer pills.


B)
These words show the reader how the pills work when ingested by athletes.


C)
These words make the reader doubt the effectiveness of thermometer pills.


D)
These words give the reader a sense that thermometer pills are something remarkable.

Answer 43

I think D

Answer 44

Are you there or are you refreshing?

Answer 45

LOL finally :D

Answer 46

YAY!

Answer 47

It kept on refreshing for like 5 minutes .-.

Answer 48

That stinks

Answer 49

I couldn't message you either :/

Answer 50

D is correct :)

Answer 51

Yea let me change that.

Answer 52

Ok next question:Which statement provides the most concrete supporting evidence for the author's argument that heatstroke can be very dangerous to younger athletes?


A)
On average the cost is $50.00 per pill.


B)
While these tiny lifesavers have proven to be effective, they are quite expensive.


C)
The player is then rushed indoors and placed in an ice bath to rapidly decrease his or her body temperature.


D)
Over the past ten years more than two dozen athletes have died from the medical condition known as heatstroke.
8)
According to the a

Answer 53

Oops the 8) According to the a.... Is not part of the question. lol!

Answer 54

Lol x)

Any ideas?

Answer 55

I think D

Answer 56

I agree with D.

Do you have Chrome? OS works best on Chrome :P

Answer 57

I do but I don't use it. It gives me problems sometimes

Answer 58

Oh ok.

Answer 59

Ok next question: According to the article, why must overheated players be rushed inside to take an ice bath?


A)
to make the thermometer pill work effectively


B)
to cool their body temperature and internal organs


C)
to help them relax and take their mind off the heat


D)
to clean off the sweat on their skin so that they can cool down

Answer 60

I think B

Answer 61

B is correct.

Answer 62

Ok one second

Answer 63

igtg :'(

Answer 64

I'll be afk XD

Answer 65

Oh no!

Answer 66

What does that mean?

Answer 67

igtg= I got to go...
afk= away from keyboard

Answer 68

Oh ok. will you be on tommorrow?

Answer 69

or later on this evening?

Answer 70

I'll try, it depends...XD

Answer 71

Ok thank you! I'll work be working on my math so if your on tag me.

Answer 72

ok!

Answer 73

Bye!

Answer 74

this is for the interim assessment 4 in USA test prep. Is it not?