Question

help

Answer 1

Haruki swam faster in an effort to escape that mind-splitting sound. It seemed like there was no escape. He kept going. He was running out of air. He would have to surface to breathe. As he changed directions and went upward, the noise became louder for a moment. However, it gradually got quieter as he neared the surface. He broke through the water and greedily gasped the air. Above the water, the noise was almost gone.
Although it was dangerous for a dolphin to get too close to the shore, Haruki was willing to try anything. As he headed towards the beach, other dolphins began popping their heads above water and swimming in the same direction. Too much sun could overheat the dolphins and cause severe damage to their bodies. However, the sound below the water’s surface was maddening.
“Look! Dolphins! There must be 30 or more! What in the world?” Matt exclaimed to his shipmate.
“I bet it’s the sonar. I’ve heard of people protesting the Navy’s use of sonar equipment. They say it drives dolphins, whales, and other sea animals crazy. Maybe they’re right. I’ve never seen that many dolphins swim towards shore.” Tomas offered the best explanation he could.
Matt headed for the phone. “Captain Rogers, Sir, the sonar is causing 30 or more dolphins to swim to shallow water. They’re gonna get themselves stranded. We have to shut the sonar off. Sir!”
“No way! Who is this? You’re asking me to shut down the testing of a cutting edge weapon—a weapon that could save thousands of human lives—for some overgrown fish? That is out of the question!” Captain Rogers shouted.
“Sir, this is Private Daniels. I understand, sir. Can we change the frequency, or something?” Matt fumbled for a solution.
“No! Get back to your post sailor—or I’ll have you suspended without pay!” Captain Rogers ordered.
“Sir! Yes, sir.” Matt replied respectfully.
He did not go back to his post on deck; he went to the control room. He told the sonar operator to change the direction. They pointed it towards the shore. The dolphins immediately went the opposite way—back to deeper water. They were safe—for now.

Passage 2

Rescue at Sea

Mayuka was tired from the mental and physical strain of keeping herself alive after the explosion. The torpedo had come out of nowhere. She was still shocked. The blast had destroyed the ship’s hull. It went down quickly. She was treading water in a deep, dark sea.
Mayuka focused on positive thoughts. The coast guard will be searching for survivors. The rescuers will come at any moment. They will reach me, before the enemy does.
Something bumped her leg. It was something big. Suddenly, the water was alive with movement, fins, and tails. She felt her body being pushed through the water. She screamed and kicked. She saw fins in the shape of triangles. Then she saw a pointed beak, followed by a rounded head pop above the water. It was a dolphin. It looked right at her. It was still up against her. The movement and splashing continued several yards away, where she had been only moments ago. From what she could see and hear, there were several dolphins attacking a shark. They had come to save her. They were her rescuers. They were her heroes. Mayuka had never appreciated living creatures the way she did at that moment.

Answer 2

sorry alot of reading :(

Answer 3

@jakyfraze

Answer 4

oh hi

Answer 5

@daisyduck04 since you waited for me, while I took so long(sorry!), I dont and reading it okay?

Answer 6

Hi!

Answer 7

My brother was like, "you left her?" and I was like, "Oh no!" lol sorry

Answer 8

its ok i am very patient

Answer 9

Lol, aww, okay I'm done reading!

Answer 10

wow fast

Answer 11

Wanna tutor me in spanish if I make my own account, or is that to much? =)

Answer 12

Thanks, I try XD

Answer 13

yeah sure ill tutor spanish

Answer 14

Yay, all I'll need is for you to talk to me in spanish, I'm horrible at it. :)

Answer 15

Okay, post the questions that go with this reading. :)

Answer 16

oh no my answers got reset i think i can remember them though

Answer 17

ill do it quick

Answer 18

Okay, check back with me if your not sure! :)

Answer 19

Okay, I'll be patient back. :)

Answer 20

ok thx

Answer 21

Yup! Welcome

Answer 22

brb

Answer 23

hey need help cant remember this one

Answer 24

Listen, my children, and you shall hear
Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere,
On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five;
Hardly a man is now alive
Who remembers that famous day and year.

Paul said to his friend, "If the British march
By land or sea from the town tonight,
Hang a lantern aloft in the belfry arch
Of the North Church tower as a signal light—
ONE, if by land, and TWO, if by sea;
And I on the opposite shore will be,
Ready to ride and spread the alarm
Through every Middlesex village and farm,
For the country folk to be up and to arm.

Answer 25

A.
Paul Revere and his friend lived a very long time ago. Most people do not remember what happened on April 18, 1775. Children like to listen to the story of Paul Revere because he is an American hero to them.
B.
One night, Paul Revere and his friend decided to fight the British army. They hid in the North Church tower and used lanterns to warn the people in the village below.
C.
Paul Revere and his friend watched for the British army's arrival. They communicated by signal lights, and Paul Revere rode through the countryside to warn people about the British.
D.
Paul Revere rode his horse to each village and town in Middlesex. He warned that the British soldiers were coming to attack the people. He held up a lantern to warn the people.

Answer 26

@daisyduck04 C

Answer 27

ok thx

Answer 28

you're welcome. Btw, someone said you called them here. :)

Answer 29

oh yeah sorry never mind @wwhitlock

Answer 30

ok

Answer 31

ok done

Answer 32

lets continue

Answer 33

Which of these best describes why the author uses a dolphin, instead of a human, to begin the first story?
A.
to show how human actions affect animals in nature
B.
to show that it is difficult to survive in the ocean
C.
to show that the actions of animals affect humans
D.
to show the differences between humans and animals

Answer 34

A. Agree?

Answer 35

yea agree

Answer 36

How is Matt in the first story most similar to the group of dolphins in the second?
A.
Both save the life of a member of a different species.
B.
Both are tired of people messing up the environment.
C.
Both are distracted by other creatures around them.
D.
Both complain about bad things that happen to them.

Answer 37

in the second they mean the second passage

Answer 38

LOL, I know! :) I was away

Answer 39

Its A. Both save the lives a member of a diff species.

Answer 40

same story

Answer 41

What is the main difference between the dolphin's problem in the first passage and the woman's problem in the second?
A.
There is no difference.
B.
Overheating is painful; shark attack is not painful.
C.
Shark attack is common; overheating is not common.
D.
Shark attack is immediate; overheating is slow

Answer 42

What would you eliminate?

Answer 43

b

Answer 44

Good one!

Answer 45

c

Answer 46

Another? :) (You got this)

Answer 47

and probably a

Answer 48

so do you think its d

Answer 49

Okay I agree with A, and b. But I think C is correct. It could be D though. I'll leave this one up to you. What do you think?

Answer 50

i dont know

Answer 51

Sorry, went to go answer a question while I let you think. Okay, I'll go out on a limb here.

Answer 52

I'd go with C.

Answer 53

ok

Answer 54

:)

Answer 55

ok omg same book

Answer 56

How are Haruki and Mayuka similar?
A.
Mother Nature causes both of them to be in danger.
B.
Food is the most important thing to each character.
C.
They must both rely on modern inventions for rescue.
D.
The actions of humans cause them both to suffer

Answer 57

a and b eliminate

Answer 58

so i think its d

Answer 59

what do u think

Answer 60

Good I would eliminate them too. =) Good job!! D, it is.

Answer 61

ok thx

Answer 62

Yup! np!

Answer 63

closing post

Answer 64

Thank you!

Answer 65

for what

Answer 66

For closing, my brother gets a medal, remember? =)

Answer 67

yeah

Answer 68

go to open questions

Answer 69

Kay!