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Excerpt from Visit Iceland
Rebecca Sparling

What Is Iceland Like?

3Iceland is about the size of Ohio. Most of this tiny country’s population lives in or around the southern capital of Reykjavik. The rough interior makes it almost impossible for people to live far from the coast. Historians believe that Irish monks were Iceland’s first inhabitants. Norwegian Vikings established the first permanent settlements on the island. Many Icelanders are of Scandinavian or Dutch ancestry, but most citizens speak fluent English. The people of Iceland are very friendly. Don’t be afraid to ask someone for directions! Most people are happy to help tourists.
Who were the FIRST people to live in Iceland?
A) the Irish
B) the Dutch
C) the Danes
D) the English

Answer 1

what do you think the answer is?

Answer 2

B

Answer 3

IS IT ?

Answer 4

No dude, its A.

Answer 5

"Historians believe that Irish monks were Iceland’s first inhabitants."

Answer 6

Excerpt from Getting in Sync
Mira D’Angelo

Camilla and Briony could not agree on who would assume control once they reached the top of the platform. Briony had tried to cue them, but Camilla had missed it. The girls were irritating each other and Evelyn knew it was crucial that they put their egos aside in order to work together. Instead of reprimanding them, she encouraged the girls to take turns cueing the dive. The strategy worked: their next several dives were nearly flawless. From the side, it looked as if only one girl was diving instead of two.
What is the BEST way to summarize paragraph 8?

A) Camilla and Briony had to learn to work together on their own.

B) Evelyn stepped in at a crucial time to give Camilla and Briony some important advice.

C) Camilla and Briony got on each other's nerves so much that they would not listen to each other.

D) Camilla and Briony struggled to work together, but by using the advice from Evelyn, however, they were able to work as a team.

Answer 7

i believe it is D

Answer 8

that is correct.

Answer 9

Listeria in Fruit

By Mary Clare Jalonick

What is listeria?

Listeria is a bacteria found in soil and water that can be carried by animals. It is often found in processed meats because it may contaminate a processing facility and stay there for a long period of time. It is also common in unpasteurized cheeses and unpasteurized milk. It is less common in vegetables and fruit, like cantaloupe, but there have been a couple of listeria outbreaks in fruits and vegetables in recent years. When a person contracts the disease, it can cause fever, muscle aches, gastrointestinal symptoms and even death. One in five people who have listeria die.

Am I at risk?

Listeria generally only affects the elderly, people with compromised immune systems, pregnant women, and newborns whose mothers were infected before birth. The median age of victims in outbreaks is 78 years old. Healthy, younger adults and most children can usually consume listeria with no ill effects or mild illness.

So can I eat cantaloupes and other fruit?

You should avoid cantaloupes from any farms that ever distributed infected fruit.

I think I may have had one of the contaminated cantaloupes in my home. What should I do even if I am not sure?

The government's motto is "when in doubt, throw it out." If you think you had infected fruit in your home, clean and sanitize all surfaces it may have touched.

I scrub all of my fruits and vegetables before I eat them. Am I okay?

Scrubbing is never a bad idea, but it may not rid produce of all contaminants, especially on cantaloupe which has a thick, rough skin with a lot of places for pathogens to hide. Health officials think people may have been sickened when people cut into their cantaloupes, bringing listeria on the outside of the fruit to the inside. If you think you may have a tainted cantaloupe in your house, the best thing to do is to throw it out.

Why have there been so many deaths from listeria?

Listeria is less well-known than other pathogens like salmonella and E. coli, which cause many more illnesses in tainted food every year. But listeria is more deadly. One in five people who contract it can die.

What organizational structure is used in this informational article?

A) debate
B) question and answer
C) problem and solution
D) compare and contrast

Answer 10

i believe it is C

Answer 11

That was a good guess, but not all the questions are problems, so the answer is b

Answer 12

aring for Coral Reefs
Zachary Felton


1Coral reefs are amazing underwater worlds. They cover about 186,000 square miles of ocean floor. They mostly exist in the warmest parts of the world. This is because coral reefs develop in shallow, warm water, usually near land and mostly in the tropics. Coral reefs prefer temperatures between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This is why they are found off the coasts of Africa, India, Australia, and Brazil. Coral reefs closest to us are found off the coast of Florida.

2Coral reefs are made up of groups of sea animals called coral polyps. These animals attach to each other and work together to keep the water safe for the plants and animals that live there. Their hard skeletons remain when they are no longer alive. The stony structures they form provide protection and shelter for many different kinds of plants and fish.

3Fish, clams, sponges, sharks, and sea turtles are only a few of the thousands of creatures that call coral reefs their home. Many of the plants and fish that live in coral reefs depend on one another to live and grow. People also depend on coral reefs. The reefs contain many plants and animals used in medicines, chemicals, or other products we need to lead healthy lives.

4Coral reefs grow best in clear, shallow water. Here, the reefs can still get light from the sun to help them grow. Coral reefs grow about half an inch a year. They can grow much larger under perfect conditions. The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia is the largest in the world. It is about 1,600 miles long and is made up of almost 3,000 individual reefs. It is so large that it can be seen from outer space. It is the world's biggest single structure made by living creatures.

5You might think coral reefs are very strong. They’re actually quite delicate. They can be harmed in many different ways. One way is when careless boaters drive in shallow waters. Many divers hurt reefs by touching them. Also hotel building near the reefs is very harmful, so is the waste that some people dump into the ocean.

6It’s very important for people to protect coral reefs. The reefs we have today started to grow thousands of years ago. It would take a long time for them to grow back if they were destroyed. Scientists who study the reefs try to learn more and more about how they work. The information they learn will help us keep the reefs safe for years to come.

Which section BEST connects to the concept of coral reefs' being important to humans?

A) Section 1
B) Section 2
C) Section 3
D) Section 4

Answer 13

I believe it is c

Answer 14

that is correct

Answer 15

Which section BEST connects to the concept of ensuring the safety of coral reefs?
A) Section 1
B) Section 2
C) Section 4
D) Section 6

Answer 16

I believe it is D

Answer 17

that too is correct

Answer 18

Which statement BEST describes how coral reefs affect people?

A) They allow boaters to drive in shallow ocean waters.
B) They supply people with ingredients for many products.
C) They provide divers with interesting things to look at.
D) They give people a solid place on which to build hotels.

Answer 19

I BELIEVE IT IS C

Answer 20

I think its B. It makes better sense

Answer 21

Oh really ? ok

Answer 22

What is the main idea in this passage?

A) Coral reefs grow best in clear, shallow water.
B) Coral reefs are important and must be protected.
C) Coral reefs mostly grow in the warmest parts of the world.
D) Coral reefs are made up of sea creatures called coral polyps.

Answer 23

i believe it is B

Answer 24

thats correct

Answer 25

The concluding sentence of this article

A) introduces a new question.
B) summarizes the entire article.
C) explains the meaning of a new word.
D) prepares readers for another paragraph.

Answer 26

I BELIEVE IT IS B

Answer 27

your right on that

Answer 28

AM I ?

Answer 29

yep

Answer 30

The Land and the Name
Bandini and Warren

1 Once upon a time, about four hundred years ago, there was published in old Spain a novel which soon became unusually popular. The successful story of those days was one which caught the fancy of the men, was read by them, discussed at their gatherings, and often carried with them when they went to the wars or in search of adventures. This particular story would not interest readers of today save for this passage: "Know that on the right hand of the Indies there is an island called California, very near the Terrestrial Paradise, and it is peopled by black women who live after the fashion of Amazons. This island is the strongest in the world, with its steep rocks and great cliffs, and there is no metal in the island but gold."

2 There is no doubt that some bold explorer, crossing over from Spain to Mexico and enlisting under the leadership of the gallant Cortez, sailed the unknown South Sea (the Pacific) and gave to the new land discovered by one of Cortez's pilots the name of the golden island in this favorite story.

3 This land, thought to be an island, is now known to us as the peninsula of Lower California. The name first appeared in 1542 on the map of Domingo Castillo, and was soon applied to all the land claimed by Spain from Cape San Lucas up the coast as far north as 44¼, which was probably a little higher than any Spanish explorer had ever sailed.

4 "Sir Francis Drake," says the old chronicle, "was the first Englishman to sail on the back side of America," and from that time until now California has been considered the back door of the country. This was natural because the first settlements in the United States were along the Atlantic seacoast. The people who came from England kept their faces turned eastward, looking to the Mother Country for help, and watching Europe, and later England herself, as a quarter from which danger might come, as indeed it did in the war of the Revolution and that of 1812.

5 During the last few years, however, various events have happened to change this attitude. Through its success in the late Spanish war the United States gained confidence in its own powers, while the people of the old world began to realize that the young republic of the western hemisphere, since it did not hesitate to make war in the interests of humanity, would not be apt to allow its own rights to be imposed upon. The coming of the Philippine and Hawaiian Islands under the protection of the United States, the Russo-Japanese war, which opened the eyes of the world to the strength of Japan and the wisdom of securing its trade, and the action of the United States in undertaking the building of the Panama Canal, are indications that the Pacific will in the future support a commerce the greatness of which we of today cannot estimate.

6 With danger from European interference no longer pressing closely upon the nation, President Roosevelt in 1907 took a decided step in recognizing the importance of the Pacific when he sent to that coast so large a number of the most modern vessels of the navy. In fact, the nation may now be said to have faced about, California becoming the front door of our country.

What was one action taken by the United States that indicated that California and the Pacific Coast would soon become a hub for trade and commerce in the United States?

A) The Panama Canal was built.
B) The Trade Treaty was signed.
C) Settlers began mining for gold.
D) The U.S. supplied fishing vessels to increase income for fishermen.

Answer 31

wdyt?

Answer 32

i believe it is C

Answer 33

I think thats right, but not for sure

Answer 34

either C or A ?

Answer 35

its a. Sorry I missed that paragraph on the canal

Answer 36

ohhh

Answer 37

Which is the BEST summary of the passage?
A) Attitudes are changing about California.
B) California seeks to be the front door of the United States.
C) The land now named California has an interesting history and a bright future.
D) California has always had many beautiful places, natural treasures, and political power.

Answer 38

i believe it is B

Answer 39

thats an idea, but not the main idea. i think it is C or D

Answer 40

D

Answer 41

I think so

Answer 42

Which conclusion contains a message that can be applied to this 1908 Bandini and Warren passage?

A) Names are given and changed to symbolize past or present events.

B) Stories that begin with 'Once upon a time' hint at a happy ending.

C) 'East' and 'west' are words used to represent opposing approaches to development.

D) Early signs of the weakness of the west were obvious after the Russo-Japanese War.

Answer 43

i believe it is C

Answer 44

i think so as well

Answer 45

What do the authors mean by referring to California as the backdoor of the country?

A) California has been largely forgotten for much of the country's history.
B) The West Coast provided easier access to North America for all immigrants.
C) California has provided access to America for immigrants crossing the Pacific Ocean.
D) California is located on the West Coast and is inconvenient for immigrants from Europe.

Answer 46

is it D or C

Answer 47

@Gdeinward

Answer 48

its C. Europe is on the east side of the country

Answer 49

What is the BEST interpretation of the nation may now be said to have faced about?

A) The nation has literally turned around.
B) Everyone now understands that California is not an island.
C) The nation has moved its centers of government and commerce.
D) New emphasis has been placed on the opportunities across the Pacific Ocean.

Answer 50

I BELEIVE IT IS C

Answer 51

that might be it, but im pretty sure its D.

Answer 52

that might be it, but im pretty sure its D.

Answer 53

ok D it is

Answer 54

Which important idea or viewpoint is expressed in section 6 of this passage?

A) With California becoming the front door of our country, the risk of European interference increases.

B) The Pacific and California are increasingly important passageways into and out of the United States.

C) A large a number of the most modern vessels of the navy were sent to the Pacific to support commerce.

D) Recently the Pacific and California began losing necessary passageways into and out of the United States.

Answer 55

i think A

Answer 56

what do you think

Answer 57

@Gdeinward

Answer 58

A seems accurate

Answer 59

you sure

Answer 60

thanks a lot