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TV news viewership has declined steadily over the past two decades. Several factors may have contributed to the decline: busy lifestyles, lack of interest, and the rise of the Internet. As viewership has declined, the remaining viewers have aged. Today, the average evening news viewer is 60 years old. TV networks' response to these changes has largely been negative. They have dropped hard news in favor of opinion pieces, "puff pieces," and stories that are of interest only to their older demographic. As a result, TV news has not just become unpopular, it has also become largely worthless.
The following questions are based on this passage.
1. Which of the following statements from the passage is an opinion?
A. Several factors may have contributed to the decline.
B. As viewership has declined, the remaining viewers have aged.
C. They have dropped hard news.
D. It has also become largely worthless.
2. Which of the following is the author's purpose in the passage?
A. To convince readers that TV news is no longer worth watching
B. To show how busy lifestyles have caused a decline in TV news watching
C. To explain that TV news uses "puff pieces" to attract viewers
D. To describe how the Internet has had an adverse effect on TV news
Peat bogs are wetlands that contain acidic water and large deposits of compressed, dead plant material known as peat. Peat bogs are typically shallow and punctuated by areas of semi-dry land. Slabs of peat can be cut from the bog and used in agriculture or dried and then burned as fuel. Peat was a significant fuel in some pre-industrial societies, especially those that lacked plentiful firewood. Peat bogs can preserve dead plants and animals because the acidic water prevents rotting and decomposition. Importantly, some of the best-preserved early human remains have been discovered in peat bogs.
The following questions are based on this passage.
3. A logical conclusion based on the passage is that peat bogs
A. are good environments for archeological investigation.
B. have been disappearing since the Industrial Revolution.
C. are viable sources of potable water for many communities.
D. have been a primary source of carbon emissions into the atmosphere.
4. Which of the following sentences from the passage contains an opinion?
A. Peat bogs are typically shallow and punctuated by areas of semi-dry land.
B. Peat was a significant fuel in some pre-industrial societies, especially those that lacked plentiful firewood.
C. Peat bogs can preserve dead plants and animals because the acidic water prevents rotting and decomposition.
D. Importantly, some of the best-preserved early human remains have been discovered in peat bogs.
Business-Speak In recent years the business world has coined its own unique, jargon-filled sub-language. This sub-language is often called "business-speak" (or "manager-speak," since some of its most enthusiastic users are managers and executives).
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The passage discusses the origins and evolution of rock and roll music in the 1950s. It states that before rock and roll, songs generally appealed to a broad range of people and the music/lyrics were more important than the performers. Rock and roll changed this by merging the music with the performer and targeting teenagers specifically. Chuck Berry helped invent rock and roll by writing and performing songs that spoke directly to teenagers.
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- Sentence construction
- Paragraph construction
- Graph interpretation
- Communicative situations
- Text comprehension
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The Rosetta mission launched in 2004 with the goal of studying comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko. It involved multiple flybys of Earth and asteroids before reaching the comet in 2014. The lander Philae detached and landed on the comet, capturing the first images of a comet's surface. Rosetta studied the comet's composition, finding water with higher deuterium levels than on Earth, indicating comets like 67P were not the original source of Earth's water.
The passage discusses the origins and evolution of rock and roll music in the 1950s. It states that before rock and roll, songs generally appealed to a broad range of people and the music/lyrics were more important than the performers. Rock and roll changed this by merging the music with the performer and targeting teenagers specifically. Chuck Berry helped invent rock and roll by writing and performing songs that spoke directly to teenagers.
The document discusses reactions to Hugo Chavez's death from different perspectives. Some articles viewed his death positively, believing Venezuela would develop better without him, while others saw it as tragic since he helped build the country. Regardless, most felt Venezuela would continue developing after his passing. The analysis examines two articles, one noting a range of U.S. reactions from mourning to celebration, and how Chavez was viewed differently by different groups.
This document provides an outline for an essay on music and its influence on people and society. The introduction discusses how music is scientifically shown to influence the human brain and cannot be avoided. The three body paragraphs then discuss: 1) How music moves people's emotions and prepares their brain; 2) How music is used as a marker of cultural identity and social/psychological adaptation for immigrant adolescents; and 3) The innate social nature of music and its potential effects on behavior as well as role in ethics. In conclusion, the outline examines the relationship between music and society through historical and musicological studies.
The document summarizes the groups of questions on the English test:
- Sentence construction
- Paragraph construction
- Graph interpretation
- Communicative situations
- Text comprehension
It then provides examples of text comprehension questions from the test, including multiple choice questions about the meaning and main ideas of passages on topics like immigration, caretaking for aging parents, smoking laws and regulations in the US, the history of US state parks, and folk music traditions in different cultures.
The document provides information about an English language exam that is organized into the following sections: sentence construction, paragraph construction, graph interpretation, communicative situations, and text comprehension. It then provides examples of text comprehension questions and answers from the exam.
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The Glass Castle memoir describes Jeannette Walls' unconventional upbringing. Her family moved often and lived in poverty, with alcoholic and eccentric parents. Despite their struggles, Walls and her siblings learned to be independent and dream of better lives. The book provides insight into Walls' resilience in overcoming her challenging childhood.
This document provides a summary of 3 passages from an English language test. The summaries are:
1. The first passage discusses how many major cities have large immigrant populations who have left their home countries and had to adapt to new places by finding new friends and dealing with new problems and languages.
2. The second passage talks about how more middle-aged adults in the US are caring for their aging parents, often in the same way they cared for their own children.
3. The third passage describes how the US is becoming a non-smoking society, with many public places and some companies prohibiting smoking.
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The scientific community is often misperceived as believing there is only one way to approach problems and find solutions. However, the nature of science is that there are multiple methods and hypotheses explored through experimentation and debate. Additionally, the scientific process allows for challenges and changes to established theories as new evidence emerges. While rigorous standards are applied, creativity and questioning established ideas are essential aspects of advancing scientific understanding.
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This document provides an introduction to The Language of the Media booklet, which aims to help English language learners become more effective listeners. It covers 8 types of media broadcasts including news headlines, news reports, sports commentaries, interviews, and financial reports. For each type, it provides sample extracts and exercises to help identify key linguistic features. The goal is to improve the reader's listening comprehension skills.
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The paragraph discusses strategies available to educational leaders for managing institutional change. It begins with the topic sentence that leaders must ensure their understanding of the change process is clear before implementing change. In particular, leaders must recognize that change causes resistance and identify issues that may cause resistance. They then need to design communication strategies and training to minimize resistance. The paragraph provides one supporting sentence that recommends leaders implement a series of dedicated training sessions to handle major institutional change. It concludes by relating the strategies discussed to the preparation needed when change is imminent.
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1-Racism:
Consider the two films shown in class "Night and Fog", and "Mr. Tanimoto's Journey". What do you think are the salient similarities, if any? What are the crucial differences? Why?
2- Slavery New & Old
Bales notes that New Slavery is very different from Old Slavery. What are some of the differences he describes? What are the links between New Slavery and the Globalized Economy?
Bales also notes that there are things we each can do to end slavery, but that this requires taking a "very dispassionate look at slaves as a commodity" (Bales 250). Why?
Finally, he suggests that activism without a broad-based explanatory framework is worse than none at all. Why does he think so? Do you agree? Why or why not?
3- Human- The Film
How, if at all, does the film "Human" resonate with or reflect themes explored in What Matters? Which of the characters was most compelling to you, and why?
4- Culture and Power Create Scarcity
Recognize that power and culture are inseparable, one does not exist without the other, and currently the dominant form of culture is based upon industrial production requiring essentially infinite energy supplies – which do not in fact exist. So we collectively face a terrible problem. And yet the greatest burden of this problem is being borne by those least able to do anything about it, while at the same time those who benefit most from the economic inequalities imposed by the culture of industrial production and imposed scarcity are unwilling or unable to recognize that things cannot continue as they are. This is our dilemma; one we must solve now or ignore and risk facing unimaginable chaos later.
Concerned about the ultimate implications of his theories about space, time and energy, Einstein pointed out that 20th century problems would never be solved by 19th century thinking. Indeed, by the same token, 21st century problems will not be solved with 20th century thinking either. The same can be said for oversimplified false dichotomies between 'conservatives' and 'liberals' and particularly 'capitalism' and 'communism'. The latter pair of binary opposites are 19th century ideas while the former are legacies of the 20th century.
We are well beyond the political and economic circumstances that informed such artificially limited conceptualizations of the human condition in many, many ways. And yet, these same tired inaccurate philosophical cages are still supposed to encompass the almost infinite variety and subtleties of contemporary global and local political economies? This is essentially the problem Einstein was concerned with when he noted the conceptual poverty of such willed ignorance. Our technological capacity has outstripped our cultural mechanisms of maintaining social control (consider greed: how much is enough?) and exacerbated our ability to impose physically violent solutions to complex and entirely negotiable problems. Our challenge now is to reassert the primacy of compassion and respect for differenc.
This document provides a summary of 3 passages from an English language test. The summaries are:
1. The first passage discusses how many major cities have large immigrant populations who have left their home countries and had to adapt to new places by finding new friends and dealing with new problems and languages.
2. The second passage talks about how more middle-aged adults in the US are caring for their aging parents, often in the same way they cared for their own children.
3. The third passage describes how the US is becoming a non-smoking society, with many public places and some companies prohibiting smoking.
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The scientific community is often misperceived as believing there is only one way to approach problems and find solutions. However, the nature of science is that there are multiple methods and hypotheses explored through experimentation and debate. Additionally, the scientific process allows for challenges and changes to established theories as new evidence emerges. While rigorous standards are applied, creativity and questioning established ideas are essential aspects of advancing scientific understanding.
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This document provides an introduction to The Language of the Media booklet, which aims to help English language learners become more effective listeners. It covers 8 types of media broadcasts including news headlines, news reports, sports commentaries, interviews, and financial reports. For each type, it provides sample extracts and exercises to help identify key linguistic features. The goal is to improve the reader's listening comprehension skills.
The document provides information about communication methods throughout history including drums, smoke signals, paintings, newspapers, and the internet. It then discusses good and bad communication qualities and gives examples. Finally, it reviews idioms and provides their meanings and examples.
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The students are discussing the effect of European settlement on Native Americans in North America. Malinda was surprised that disease killed so many Native Americans since they lacked immunity. The group agrees that while disease and genocide had devastating impacts, Native American populations and traditions have survived and some tribes are thriving today.
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Putin's annexation of Crimea in 2014 enhanced his reputation domestically in Russia but significantly tarnished it internationally. At home, annexing Crimea was widely supported and boosted Putin's popularity for taking a strong stance against Western influence in Ukraine. However, the annexation violated international law and damaged Russia's relationships with Western nations. It led to sanctions that hurt the Russian economy. While Putin remains popular in Russia, his reputation abroad declined as most countries condemned the annexation and saw it as an act of aggression.
The document provides an outline template for a persuasive speech. The outline includes sections for the introduction, body, and conclusion. The introduction would contain an attention grabber, thesis/preview of main points, and qualification of the speaker. The body would have 3 main reasons to support the thesis, with examples and transitions between each point. The conclusion would summarize the main points and provide a memorable ending or call to action. The overall goal of the speech is to convince the audience of a position using evidence and qualifying the speaker's expertise on the topic.
The document is a reading comprehension test with multiple choice and writing sections. In the reading passage, it discusses how elephants communicate using infrasonic sounds that humans cannot hear. Elephants can hear these low frequency sounds from long distances due to their ability to travel through things like grass and trees. The writing sections involve transforming verbs into different tenses and aspects like passive voice. The speaking sections provide prompts for short presentations on various topics.
The document discusses ways that an aging population presents challenges for society and potential solutions. It notes that while more people are surviving diseases, they may require assistance. One solution discussed is residential care homes, but there is a shortage of affordable places. The document also discusses the issue of retirement and idle time, and suggests some retired people may want part-time work. It concludes that while many areas need to be addressed, increasing residential care home availability is probably the most important.
The paragraph discusses strategies available to educational leaders for managing institutional change. It begins with the topic sentence that leaders must ensure their understanding of the change process is clear before implementing change. In particular, leaders must recognize that change causes resistance and identify issues that may cause resistance. They then need to design communication strategies and training to minimize resistance. The paragraph provides one supporting sentence that recommends leaders implement a series of dedicated training sessions to handle major institutional change. It concludes by relating the strategies discussed to the preparation needed when change is imminent.
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The essay discusses how Ernest Hemingway has often been accused of misogyny in his treatment of female characters. While his stories typically focus on young men coming of age, there are few stories about women's experiences. However, the essay argues this criticism of Hemingway may be too harsh. It reviews how one dissertation analyzed Hemingway's female characters in more depth and concluded he exhibited male perceptions of women that reflected the subjugated roles of women in society at that time. In the end, the dissertation suggested Hemingway's works imply the importance of togetherness and embracing each other to find meaning.
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1-Racism Consider the two films shown in class Night and Fog,.docxcatheryncouper
1-Racism:
Consider the two films shown in class "Night and Fog", and "Mr. Tanimoto's Journey". What do you think are the salient similarities, if any? What are the crucial differences? Why?
2- Slavery New & Old
Bales notes that New Slavery is very different from Old Slavery. What are some of the differences he describes? What are the links between New Slavery and the Globalized Economy?
Bales also notes that there are things we each can do to end slavery, but that this requires taking a "very dispassionate look at slaves as a commodity" (Bales 250). Why?
Finally, he suggests that activism without a broad-based explanatory framework is worse than none at all. Why does he think so? Do you agree? Why or why not?
3- Human- The Film
How, if at all, does the film "Human" resonate with or reflect themes explored in What Matters? Which of the characters was most compelling to you, and why?
4- Culture and Power Create Scarcity
Recognize that power and culture are inseparable, one does not exist without the other, and currently the dominant form of culture is based upon industrial production requiring essentially infinite energy supplies – which do not in fact exist. So we collectively face a terrible problem. And yet the greatest burden of this problem is being borne by those least able to do anything about it, while at the same time those who benefit most from the economic inequalities imposed by the culture of industrial production and imposed scarcity are unwilling or unable to recognize that things cannot continue as they are. This is our dilemma; one we must solve now or ignore and risk facing unimaginable chaos later.
Concerned about the ultimate implications of his theories about space, time and energy, Einstein pointed out that 20th century problems would never be solved by 19th century thinking. Indeed, by the same token, 21st century problems will not be solved with 20th century thinking either. The same can be said for oversimplified false dichotomies between 'conservatives' and 'liberals' and particularly 'capitalism' and 'communism'. The latter pair of binary opposites are 19th century ideas while the former are legacies of the 20th century.
We are well beyond the political and economic circumstances that informed such artificially limited conceptualizations of the human condition in many, many ways. And yet, these same tired inaccurate philosophical cages are still supposed to encompass the almost infinite variety and subtleties of contemporary global and local political economies? This is essentially the problem Einstein was concerned with when he noted the conceptual poverty of such willed ignorance. Our technological capacity has outstripped our cultural mechanisms of maintaining social control (consider greed: how much is enough?) and exacerbated our ability to impose physically violent solutions to complex and entirely negotiable problems. Our challenge now is to reassert the primacy of compassion and respect for differenc.
1-http://fluoridealert.org/researchers/states/kentucky/
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3-School fluoridation studies in Elk Lake, Pennsylvania, and Pike County, Kentucky--results after eight years.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1229128/?page=1
4-American Association for Dental Research Policy Statement on Community Water Fluoridation
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0022034518797274
5- Ground-Water Quality in Kentucky: Fluoride - University of Kentucky
http://www.uky.edu/KGS/pdf/ic12_01.pdf
6-Kentucky Oral Health Program Brochure - Cabinet for Health.
https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dmch/cfhib/Oral%20Health%20Program/beigebrochureoralhealth80107.pdf
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Enamel fluorosis is a hypomineralization of the
enamel caused by the ingestion of an amount of
fluoride that is above optimal levels during
enamel formation.1,2 Clinically, the appearance of
enamel fluorosis can vary. In its mildest form, it
appears as faint white lines or streaks visible
only to trained examiners under controlled exam-
ination conditions. In its pronounced form, fluo-
rosis manifests as white mottling of the teeth in
which noticeable white lines or streaks often
have coalesced into larger opaque areas.2,3 Brown
staining or pitting of the enamel also may be
present.2,3 In its most severe form, actual break-
down of the enamel may occur.2,3
In recent years, there has been an increase in
the prevalence of children seen with enamel fluo-
A B S T R A C T
Background. Few studies have evaluated the
impact of specific fluoride sources on the prevalence of
enamel fluorosis in the population. The author con-
ducted research to determine attributable risk percent
estimates for mild-to-moderate enamel fluorosis in two
populations of middle-school–aged children.
Methods. The author recruited two groups of
children 10 to 14 years of age. One group of 429 had
grown up in nonfluoridated communities; the other
group of 234 had grown up in optimally fluoridated
communities. Trained examiners measured enamel
fluorosis using the Fluorosis Risk Index and meas-
ured early childhood fluoride exposure using a ques-
tionnaire completed by the parent. The author then
calculated attributable risk percent estimates, or the
proportion of cases of mild-to-moderate enamel fluo-
rosis associated with exposure to specific early fluo-
ride sources, based on logistic regression models.
Results. In the nonfluoridated study sample,
sixty-five percent of the enamel fluorosis cases were
attributed to fluoride supplementation under the pre-
1994 protocol. An additional 34 percent were
explained by the children having brushed more than
once per day during the first two years of life. In the
optimally fluoridated study sample, 68 percent of the
enamel fluorosis cases were explained by the children
using more than a pea-sized amount of toothpaste
during the first year of life, 13 percent by having
been inappropriately given a fluoride supple.
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1. Consider our political system today, in 2019. Which groups of people are
excluded from participating in the political process?
Please identify at least two groups of people who are excluded and engage with at least one of your colleagues and explain why you either agree or disagree with the group of people that they identified. As always, use your critical thinking skills to answer this.
2.
What speech is protected under the
first amendment
and what speech is
excluded
from first amendment protection? And why?
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1-Ageism is a concept introduced decades ago and is defined as “the prejudices and stereotypes that are applied to older people sheerly on the basis of their age…” (Butler, Lewis, & Sutherland, 1991).
DQ: What are some common misconceptions you have heard or believed about older adults? What can you do to dispel these myths?
2-Please use textbook as, at least, one reference.
3-Please abide by APA 7th edition format in your writing.
4-Answers should be 2-3 Paragraphs made up of 3-4 sentences each
UNIT 1 CHAPTER 4 LIFE TRANSITIONS AND HISTORY (ATTACHED)
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Create a PowerPoint:
PowerPoint must include a minimum of 12 slides (including Title Slide and Reference slide). Ensure that information is cited in-text throughout the presentation. Use inspirational quotes, graphics, visual aids, and video clips to enhance your presentation. Ensure that information included on your slides is properly paraphrased and cited; the use of direct quotes is prohibited. A minimum of three sources should be included (your textbook counts); ensure sources are credible.
Once you have chosen your format, choose a type of stress (schoolwork, family, job, a relationship, etc) and answer all of the following questions:
1. Give examples that causes the stress.
2. Describe healthy coping mechanisms you can use to help with stress.
3. Discuss of the warning signs of stress is in your life.
4. Describe the short-term effects stress can have on an individual.
5. Describe the long-term effects stress can have on an individual.
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1. Compare vulnerable populations. Describe an example of one of the.docxcatheryncouper
1. Compare vulnerable populations. Describe an example of one of these groups in the United States or from another country. Explain why the population is designated as "vulnerable." Include the number of individuals belonging to this group and the specific challenges or issues involved. Discuss why these populations are unable to advocate for themselves, the ethical issues that must be considered when working with these groups, and how nursing advocacy would be beneficial.
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How does the community health nurse recognize bias, stereotypes, and implicit bias within the community? How should the nurse address these concepts to ensure health promotion activities are culturally competent? Propose strategies that you can employ to reduce cultural dissonance and bias to deliver culturally competent care. Include an evidence-based article that address the cultural issue. Cite and reference the article in APA format.
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1. Complete the Budget Challenge activity at httpswww.federa.docxcatheryncouper
1. Complete the Budget Challenge activity at: https://www.federalbudgetchallenge.org/challenges/20/pages/overview
a. Keep a record of your selections and why you decided to select them and not the other options. ( keep a record of your selections in piece of paper so you can go back and reflect on your choices in your write-up. For instance, the first choice is about investments. So, on a piece of paper write down whether you selected any of the investment choices and a quick note about why you chose (for example) to spend $30B to establish a National Infrastructure Bank but didn't select to invest in the other options.) your selections as those reflect your own personal, subjective, choices. I will grade the assignment based on whether you have provided a thoughtful written response that answers the questions posted on the instructions.
b. When you’ve finished, save your results summary page.
2. Write a 2.5+ page summary overview of your experience, discussing your budget selections and analyzing your responses. Use the following questions to guide your response, but don't be limited by them:
a. What was challenging?
b. What was easy?
c. What do your selections say about your policy priorities and political ideologies?
** source: (Author Last Name, Year, pg.)
June 2003: WAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE AIR
“Did you hear about it?”
“About what?”
“The niggers, the niggers!”
“What about ’em?”
“Them leaving, pulling out, going away; did you hear?”
“What you mean, pulling out? How can they do that?”
“They can, they will, they are.”
“Just a couple?”
“Every single one here in the South!”
“No.”
“Yes!”
“I got to see that. I don’t believe it. Where they going — Africa?”
A silence.
“Mars.”
“You mean the planet Mars?”
“That’s right.”
The men stood up in the hot shade of the hardware porch. Someone quit lighting a pipe. Somebody else spat out into the hot dust of noon.
“They can’t leave, they can’t do that.”
“They’re doing it, anyways.”
“Where’d you hear this?”
“It’s everywhere, on the radio a minute ago, just come through.”
Like a series of dusty statues, the men came to life.
Samuel Teece, the hardware proprietor, laughed uneasily. “I wondered what happened to Silly. I sent him on my bike an hour ago. He ain’t come back from Mrs. Bordman’s yet. You think that black fool just pedaled off to Mars?”
The men snorted.
“All I say is, he better bring back my bike. I don’t take stealing from no one, by God.”
“Listen!”
The men collided irritably with each other, turning.
Far up the street the levee seemed to have broken. The black warm waters descended and engulfed the town. Between the blazing white banks of the town stores, among the tree silences, a black tide flowed. Like a kind of summer molasses, it poured turgidly forth upon the cinnamon-dusty road. It surged slow, slow, and it was men and women and horses and barking dogs, and it was little boys and girls. And from the mouths of the people partaking of this tide came the sound of a river. A summer-.
1. Connections between organizations, information systems and busi.docxcatheryncouper
1. Connections between organizations, information systems and business processes.
2. There are a number of benefits associated with cutting edge business analytics.
3. Three conditions that contribute to data redundancy and inconsistency are:
4. Network neutrality
5. Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP).
6. Outsourcing IT-advantages and disadvantages
7. The security challenges faced by wireless networks
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1-Experiences with a Hybrid Class Tips And PitfallsCollege .docxcatheryncouper
1-Experiences with a Hybrid Class: Tips And Pitfalls
College Teaching Methods & Styles Journal, 2006, Vol.2(2), p.9-12
Notes
This paper will discuss the author's experiences with converting a traditional classroom-based course to a hybrid class, using a mix of traditional class time and web-support. The course which was converted is a lower-level human relations class, which has been offered in both the traditional classroom-based setting and as an asynchronous online course. After approximately five years of offering the two formats independently, the author decided to experiment with improving the traditional course by adopting more of the web-based support and incorporating more research and written assignments in "out of class" time. The course has evolved into approximately 60% traditional classroom meetings and 40% assignments and other assessments out of class. The instructor's assessment of the hybrid nature of the class is that students are more challenged by the mix of research and writing assignments with traditional assessments, and the assignments are structured in such a way as to make them more "customizable" for each student. Each student can find some topics that they are interested in to pursue in greater depth as research assignments. However, the hybrid nature of the class has resulted in an increased workload for the instructor. The course has been well received by the students, who have indicated that they find the hybrid format appealing.
2-Undergraduate Research Methods: Does Size Matter? A Look at the Attitudes and Outcomes of Students in a Hybrid Class Format versus a Traditional Class Format.
Author
Gordon, Jill A.
Barnes, Christina M.
Martin, Kasey J.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Is Part Of
Journal of Criminal Justice Education, 2009, Vol.20 (3), p.227-249
Notes
The goal of this study is to understand if there are any variations regarding student engagement and course outcomes based on the course format. A new course format was introduced in fall of 2006 that involves a hybrid approach (large lecture with small recitations) with a higher level of student enrollment than traditional research methods courses. During the same time frame, the discipline maintained its traditional research methods courses as well. A survey was administered to all students enrolled in research methods regardless of course format in fall 2006 and spring 2007. Student responses are discussed, including information concerning the preparation, design, cost and benefits of offering a hybrid research methods course format.
3- Distance Education: Linking Traditional Classroom Rehabilitation Counseling Students with their Colleagues Using Hybrid Learning Models.
Author
Main, Doug
Dziekan, Kathryn
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company, Inc.
Is Part Of
Rehabilitation Research, Policy & Education, 2012, Vol.26 (4), p.315-321
Notes
Current distance learning technological advances allow real and virtual classrooms to unite. In this .
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Wittig Reaction of trans-Cinnamaldehyde
GOAL: Identify the major isomer of the Wittig reaction
E,E-1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene OR E,Z-1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene
Attached are the:
1. Drawing of the overall reaction
2. Drawing of the structure of the two possible isomers
3. Reference NMR spectra of what is labeled trans, trans-1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene
4. IR spectra
5. UV vis spectra
6. 1H NMR not-detailed
7. 1H NMR detailed
8. BASED ON # 4, 5 and 7 Identify the major isomer of the Wittig reaction, can the integration values of the NMR be used to give approximate percent of each isomer
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Reconciling the Complexity of Human DevelopmentWith the Real.docxcatheryncouper
Reconciling the Complexity of Human Development
With the Reality of Legal Policy
Reply to Fischer, Stein, and Heikkinen (2009)
Laurence Steinberg Temple University
Elizabeth Cauffman University of California, Irvine
Jennifer Woolard Georgetown University
Sandra Graham University of California, Los Angeles
Marie Banich University of Colorado
The authors respond to both the general and specific con-
cerns raised in Fischer, Stein, and Heikkinen’s (2009)
commentary on their article (Steinberg, Cauffman, Wool-
ard, Graham, & Banich, 2009), in which they drew on
studies of adolescent development to justify the American
Psychological Association’s positions in two Supreme
Court cases involving the construction of legal age bound-
aries. In response to Fischer et al.’s general concern that
the construction of bright-line age boundaries is inconsis-
tent with the fact that development is multifaceted, variable
across individuals, and contextually conditioned, the au-
thors argue that the only logical alternative suggested by
that perspective is impractical and unhelpful in a legal
context. In response to Fischer et al.’s specific concerns
that their conclusion about the differential timetables of
cognitive and psychosocial maturity is merely an artifact of
the variables, measures, and methods they used, the au-
thors argue that, unlike the alternatives suggested by Fi-
scher et al., their choices are aligned with the specific
capacities under consideration in the two cases. The au-
thors reaffirm their position that there is considerable
empirical evidence that adolescents demonstrate adult lev-
els of cognitive capability several years before they evince
adult levels of psychosocial maturity.
Keywords: policy, science, adolescent development, chro-
nological age
In our article (Steinberg, Cauffman, Woolard, Graham,& Banich, 2009, this issue), we asked whether therewas scientific justification for the different positions
taken by the American Psychological Association (APA) in
two related Supreme Court cases—Hodgson v. Minnesota
(1990; a case concerning minors’ competence to make
independent decisions about abortion, in which APA ar-
gued that adolescents were just as mature as adults) and
Roper v. Simmons (2005; a case about the constitutionality
of the juvenile death penalty, in which APA argued that
adolescents were not as mature as adults). On the basis of
our reading of the extant literature in developmental psy-
chology, as well as findings from a recent study of our own,
we concluded that the capabilities relevant to judging in-
dividuals’ competence to make autonomous decisions
about abortion reach adult levels of maturity earlier than do
capabilities relevant to assessments of criminal culpability,
and that it was therefore reasonable to draw different age
boundaries between adolescents and adults in each in-
stance.
In their commentary on our article, Fischer, Stein, and
Heikkinen (2009, this issue) raised both general and spe-
cif ...
Reexamine the three topics you picked last week and summarized. No.docxcatheryncouper
Reexamine the three topics you picked last week and summarized. Now, break out each case into a list of ethical and legal considerations that might help to analyze each case—summarize the considerations in two paragraphs for each case.
For each case, also ask one legal and one ethical question that might present. Consider the principles of ethics from Week 1 and the laws addressed this week. You should also use outside references to dig deeper into each case for your list.
3 topics identified in paper below from last week
· The Principal of Justice
· Autonomy
· Non-maleficence
Health Care Ethics
Health care ethics is a set of beliefs, moral principles and values that guide health care centers and related institutions to make choices with regard to medical care. Some health ethics include: respect for autonomy, justice and non-maleficence (Percival, 1849).
The principle of justice in health care ensures that there is respect for people’s rights, fair distribution of health resources and respect for laws that are morally acceptable. There are mainly two elements in this principle; equity and equality. Equity ensure that are all cases have equal access to treatment regardless of the patients’ status in ethnic background, age, sexuality, legal capacity, disability, insurance cover or any other discriminating factors.
It is important to study this ethical issue of justice since there have been an increasing report of doctors and medical staff failing to administer certain treatment services to certain kind of patients. Consequently, there have been debates in countries such as the UK over the refusal to give expensive treatment to patients who are likely to benefit from the treatment but cannot afford it. One ethical in the principle of justice is as to whether the health care center is creating an environment for sensible and fair use of health care resources and no particular type of patients are shun away or stigmatized. The legal question is whether the health care center is breaking the law against inequality and discrimination particularly racism, tribalism, gender insensitivity and other discrimination noted and prohibited in the country’s constitution.
The second area of health care ethics is respect for autonomy. Autonomy means self-determination or self-rule. Hence, this principle stipulates that one should be allowed to direct their health life according to their personal rationale. The patients have a right to determine their own destiny freely and independently as well as having their decision respected (Pollard, 1993).
This principle is important for study because not many people would not want to be treated as those with dementia; a disease involving loss of mental power. Many people are afraid of the prospect of not being able to decide their own fate and exercise self-determination. An ethical question in this principle of respect for autonomy is whether the health care center ensures that the patient is provided with ...
Reconstruction
Dates:
The Civil War?_________
Reconstruction? ________
9-9-12
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9/7/2010
Foner Chapter 15
"What Is Freedom?": Reconstruction, 1865–1877
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After the Civil War, freed slaves and white allies in the North and South attempted to redefine the meaning and boundaries of American freedom. Freedom, once for whites only, now incorporated black Americans. By rewriting laws, African-Americans, for the first time, would be recognized as citizens with equal rights and the right to vote, even in the South. Blacks created their own schools, churches, and other institutions. Though many of Reconstruction’s achievements were short-lived and defeated by violence and opposition, Reconstruction laid the basis for future freedom struggles.
Introduction: Sherman Land
From the Plantation to the Senate
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After the Civil War, freed slaves and white allies in the North and South attempted to redefine the meaning and boundaries of American freedom. Freedom, once for whites only, now incorporated black Americans. By rewriting laws, African Americans, for the first time, would be recognized as citizens with equal rights and the right to vote, even in the South. Blacks created their own schools, churches, and other institutions. Though many of Reconstruction’s achievements were short-lived and defeated by violence and opposition, Reconstruction laid the basis for future freedom struggles.
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Q: Chapter 15 includes a new comparative discussion on the aftermath of slavery in various Western Hemisphere societies. You see important commonalities in the struggle over land and labor in post-Emancipation societies. How do you situate the experiences of former slaves in the United States in this borrowed content.
A: Well, just as slavery was a hemispheric institution, so was emancipation. It’s useful for us in thinking about the aftermath of slavery in the United States, the Reconstruction era and after to see what happened to other slaves in places where slavery was abolished. What you see is a similar set of issues and conquests taking place everywhere slaves desire land of their own—this is the No. 1 thing, they want autonomy, they want independence from white control. All of these regions are agricultural, everywhere former slaves demand land. In some places they get land fairly effectively, like in Jamaica, West Indies, where there’s a lot of unoccupied land they can take. In some places they don’t, but that battle to who’s going to have access to land and economic resources is a commonality in the aftermath of slavery. So too is the effort of local plantation owners trying to get the plantation going again and to force slaves to work back on the plantations, or if not, to bring labor from somewhere else—in the West Indies they bring workers from China, from India, from southeast Asia to replace slaves who were moving off on land of their own. They can’t quite do that in the United States—they tried to bring ...
Record, Jeffrey. The Mystery Of Pearl Harbor. Military History 2.docxcatheryncouper
Record, Jeffrey. "The Mystery Of Pearl Harbor." Military History 28.5 (2012): 28-39.Academic Search Complete. Web. 10 Dec. 2013.
According to the article "The Mystery of Pearl Harbor," it briefly examines the reason why Japan starts a war with the United States. On December 7th, 1941, Japan with about 182 aircrafts from the first assault invade U.S. Pacific fleet of Pearl Harbor. Japan's ultimate goal was to overthrow East Asia. The main point of this article is mainly for Japan's goal for economic security and determined to achieve their goal to conquer East Asia. Moreover, they wouldn't let U.S. stop them. Japan was humiliated to be dependent on the United States, including American imported oil. Ultimately, they fought a war that could not won since U.S. was more superior. United States outproduce Japan in every category of ammunition and armaments. If someone were to ask me what this article was about, I would say that this article is an inevitable defeat from Japan.
I believe this source was definitely helpful. This article made me realize how important Pearl Harbor is. If anything, we could have lost to the Japanese and everything would change. Personally, I believe our army played a significant role during the war between Japan and United States. I believe that this source is reliable. This source can be slightly biased because in the article, it says “If the Pacific War was inevitable, was not Japan's crushing defeat as well? If so, then why did Japan start a war that, as British strategist Colin Gray has argued, it "was always going to lose?”
This article can clearly be used for a American history classes. Several of the first paragraphs include a clear understanding and a great topic for students to discuss. This would benefit students who does not know anything about Pearl Harbor. This would be appropriate for students to realize what America has been through during the 1940’s. I admit I now have a better understanding of Pearl Harbor, this article enhanced my perspective and changed the way I view it.
Hanyok, Robert J. "The Pearl Harbor Warning That Never Was." Naval History 23.2 (2009): 50-53. Academic Search Complete. Web. 11 Dec. 2013.
This article particularly argues that Americans believe that the surprising attack from Japan Navy planes could not have happened without some sort of conspiracy or warning. Without a doubt, Americans thought that U.S. political and military leaders kept this serious warning from Pearl Harbor’s commanders. Furthermore, the National Security Agency Documentary, “West Wind Clear seemed to be not found. Robert Hanyok’s attempted to clear up the issue and as a result, the warning for the chief Navy doe- breaker was just a figment of his imagination.
I believe that this article offers reliable sources. Hanyok provides source documents for historical scholars and researchers. This article was extremely helpful due to the controversy with the “West Wind Clear. The goal of this article was basically des ...
Reasons for Not EvaluatingReasons from McCain, D. V. (2005). Eva.docxcatheryncouper
Reasons for Not Evaluating
Reasons from McCain, D. V. (2005). Evaluation basics. Arlington, VA: ASTD Press, pp. 14-16.
Below are reasons to not evaluate, but there are things you can do to overcome these reasons!
· Click Edit (upper right on the tool bar) to get into edit mode.
· Add at least 2 ideas to the page to overcome one or more of these reasons for not evaluating. Please explain in enough detail that someone reading this wiki will be able to understand it!
· Add your name in parenthesis after your idea so we know who contributed which idea!
· Click Save (upper right on tool bar) to save your changes.
1. Evaluation requires a particular skill set.
· Doing evaluation requires no particular skill. It only requires a desire to look into it a course or program and ask the right questions that would answer the whether or not the course was effective. There are many tools that would help in doing an evaluation. (D. Clark)
· Skills can be learned. Learning to evaluate is simply another avenue of training. If the skills to evaluate do not exist in your organization then the training may need to start at the Trainer level before moving on to more organizational specific training, (D Casper)
2. Evaluation is not a priority.
· In order to make progress in any learning environment, it is necessary to initiate check points and measurements producing an evaluation of knowledge (Valle)
· Evaluation is never a priority until things are going bad and the reason is not clear, Evaluation helps us understand where the issues are. (Jim K)
3. Evaluation is not required.
· Currently, as students we are being evaluated to check in our progress ion order to measure our understanding of the tasks given. We get a grade, it is required for this course.(Valle)
· Why are you only providing what is required? Why not go a little further and make the training better? (J. Sprague)
4. Evaluation can result in criticism.
· In order to grow as a person or a company we all need criticism, of course this needs presented in a positive light and in a way that people can learn and grow. (Jim K)
· In today's culture where everybody gets a trophy or everybody gets an "A" no matter how they perform it is not "PC" to criticize someone and hurt their feelings! Criticism is what motivated me to succeed and go beyond just what is normal! We need to stop equating "Criticism" with "Fault Finding" and realize we do more harm than good by not pointing out shortcomings and errors. (D Casper)
5. You can't measure training.
· In my place of work in the industry, we had to measure training. Time was spent in educating employees into new ways to create a product, cost effectiveness, supply management chain and distribution. Measuring effectiveness of the training was in direct correlation with the success of the given product into market.(Valle)
· You can always measure whether or not the training was successful. The key is to look for the right types of measurements. It may be measured ...
Recognize Strengths and Appreciate DifferencesPersonality Dimens.docxcatheryncouper
This document provides information about personality types based on the Personality Dimensions system. It discusses introverts and extraverts, analyzing the key differences in their preferences, strengths, challenges, and tips for thriving at work. Introverts are described as preferring solitary activities to recharge, while extraverts gain energy from social interaction. The document also provides a detailed analysis of the Inquiring Green personality type, including their needs, strengths, challenges, and tips for managing them at work.
Real-World DecisionsHRM350 Version 21University of Phoe.docxcatheryncouper
Real-World Decisions
HRM/350 Version 2
1
University of Phoenix Material
Real-World Decisions
Read the following scenarios, which represent real-world decisions, and respond to each in 150 to 200 words.
Scenario One
You are the director of production at a multinational company. Your position is in Tokyo, Japan. Recently, this division experienced production quota problems. You determine that you must identify a team leader who will lead the work team to tackle the problem. You identify several possible team leaders, including Joan, a manager who is an expatriate US citizen and has recently arrived in your company’s Japanese office. You are also aware of Bob, a European national who has worked at the facility for about a year. His experience includes reengineering production processes at one of the company’s production facilities in Europe. The final candidate is Noriko, a Japanese national who has been at the facility for several years.
Questions
The team you assemble is composed of American expatriates and Japanese nationals. Compare the three candidates for the position. Based on cultural norms and traditions, what cultural factors and management styles may benefit or present obstacles for others on the team? Explain.
Response
Scenario Two
You have been assigned to an overseas position with your company. The local government of the host country offers gifts periodically to senior management as a way of thanking them for opening a facility and employing locals. These gifts include cash or merchandise into the thousands of dollars. Typically, to refuse a gift is considered an insult. Your country’s policy is to prohibit employees from accepting anything from clients and customers of more than $50. Your employer values its relationship with the host country and government officials, and it intends to continue operating in the venue.
Questions
How would you address a situation where you are presented with a gift of more than $50? Explain your rationale. How could your actions affect your company? How could your decision affect your working relationship with your company’s and the host country’s officials?
Response
Scenario Three
Christine, the leading expert in information technology (IT) organizational design, works for a large consulting firm and has been asked to work on a temporary assignment in Saudi Arabia. One of her firm’s biggest revenue-generating customers is embarking on an initiative to redesign the IT structure to improve efficiency and effectiveness, and to align the business unit’s output with the organization’s strategic objectives. The customer has read research reports and articles Christine has published, and the chief executive officer has asked Christine to handle this project. She is excited about the professional challenge of the assignment, but she is unsure of adopting customs and practices in a Muslim country.
Questions
Discuss the ethical considerations for Christine and her company. What implications m ...
Real Clear PoliticsThe American Dream Not Dead –YetBy Ca.docxcatheryncouper
Real Clear Politics
“The American Dream: Not Dead –Yet
By Carl M. Cannon and Tom Bevan
March 6, 2019
Solid pluralities of Americans think their country is heading in the wrong direction, have lost faith in its prominent public institutions, and believe both major political parties are an impediment to realizing the American Dream. Nonetheless, that dream persists – threatened, yes, but not nearly dead.
These are the findings in the latest poll from RealClear Opinion Research, focusing on how Americans view their future possibilities and how much economic guidance and oversight should be provided by government. The answers provide a road map for the 2020 election season.
Nearly four times as many respondents say the American Dream is “alive and well” for them personally (27 percent) as those who say it’s “dead” (7 percent). The overwhelming majority express a more nuanced outlook. Two-thirds of those surveyed believe the American Dream is under moderate to severe duress: 37 percent say it is “alive and under threat” while another 28 percent say it is “under serious threat, but there is still hope.”
“In this poll, most people are telling us that the American Dream isn’t working as they believe it should be,” said John Della Volpe, polling director of RealClear Opinion Research. “The overwhelming number of people are not seeing the fruits of working hard, whether it’s through a professional (finances) or a personal (happiness) lens.”
The panel of 2,224 registered voters was probed for its views on other foundational aspects of 21st century American civic life, including their views of capitalism and socialism, and how they see the future unfolding for the younger generation of Americans.
Asked, for example, whether the American Dream is alive for those under 18 years of age, the attitudes were decidedly pessimistic -- especially among Baby Boomers and the so-called Silent Generation (Americans born between the mid-1920 and mid-1940s), those who have been in control of our public and private institutions for decades. While 23 percent of Baby Boomers and Silent Generation voters say the American Dream is alive for them (already the lowest percentage among all age groups) only 15 percent say they believe it will be there for the next generation.
Measuring attitudes about the American Dream means different things to different people. For this survey, RealClear Opinion Research defined it for the poll respondents by using Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, which describes the American Dream as “a happy way of living that can be achieved by anyone in the U.S. especially by working hard and becoming successful.”
As one would expect, perceptions of the health of this idea differ by party, age, education and class. Among the most striking findings in the survey were the variances by ethnicity. Asian-Americans are the most likely to say the American Dream is working for them (41 percent) – twice the percentage as Hispanics. Despite such differences, ...
Recommended Reading for both Papers.· Kolter-Keller, Chapter17 D.docxcatheryncouper
Recommended Reading for both Papers.
· Kolter-Keller, Chapter17 Designing & Managing Integrated Marketing Communications
· Kolter-Keller, Chapter18 Managing Mass Communications: Advertising, Sales Promotions, Events & Experiences and Public Relations
· Kolter-Keller, Chapter19 Managing Personal Communications: Direct and Interactive Marketing, Word of Mouth and Personal Selling
· PDF link to Kolter_keller 14th edition :
· http://socioline.ru/files/5/283/kotler_keller_-_marketing_management_14th_edition.pdf
· Keller,K.L.(2001).Mastering the Marketing Communications Mix: Micro and Macro Perspectives on Integrated Marketing Communication Programs. Journal of Marketing Management, Sep2001, Vol. 17 (7/8), 819-84.
· Luo, Xueming and Donthu, Naveen; Marketing's Credibility: A Longitudinal Investigation of Marketing Communication Productivity and Shareholder Value; The Journal of Marketing. Oct., 2006, Vol. 70, Issue 4, p70-91.
· Wright, E., Khanfar, N.M., Harrington, C., & Kizer,L.E. (2010). The Lasting Effects Of Social Media Trends On Advertising.Journal of Business & Economics Research, Vol. 8 (11), 73-80
Grading Rubric for both papers
· Identifies all or most of the key issues presented by the case.
· Discussion of issues reflects strong critical thinking and analytical skill.
· Discussion/analysis makes all or most of the recommendations called for by the case issues.
· Recommendations are supported by data from all or most of the relevant case facts and exhibits data.
· Data are creatively manipulated and applied. Discussion and recommendations are presented clearly, logically, and succinctly with no or few grammatical or other errors.
· Discussion/analysis reflects strong understanding of principles presented in course readings/materials.
· Where relevant, discussion/analysis employs proper APA style. Length limitations and other form/format requirements (if any) are followed.
1.The Changing Communications Environment 2 pages
Emerging media technologies have vastly empowered customers to decide whether or how they want to receive commercial content. Consumers are no longer passive recipients of marketing communications and the real challenge for a marketer is how to regain the customers’ attention through the clutter.
1 Web-based technologies can be combined with traditional media to build a successful marketing communication campaign. Cite two specific examples of companies/brands using this combination approach and discuss what made these campaigns successful. Did the two use similar techniques?
With the help of relevant examples, can you describe how modern technologies can be used to promote interactivity between the product and the customers? In this context discuss the use of social media to generate excitement around a brand. Can you cite any recently launched new products that have managed to achieve this?
2.Personal Application Paper, one and a half pages
Provide a detailed overview of Procter and Gamb ...
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsSteve Thomason
These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
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TV news viewership has declined steadily over the past two
decades. Several factors may have contributed to the decline:
busy lifestyles, lack of interest, and the rise of the Internet. As
viewership has declined, the remaining viewers have aged.
Today, the average evening news viewer is 60 years old. TV
networks' response to these changes has largely been negative.
They have dropped hard news in favor of opinion pieces, "puff
pieces," and stories that are of interest only to their older
demographic. As a result, TV news has not just become
unpopular, it has also become largely worthless.
The following questions are based on this passage.
1. Which of the following statements from the passage is an
opinion?
A. Several factors may have contributed to the decline.
B. As viewership has declined, the remaining viewers have
aged.
C. They have dropped hard news.
D. It has also become largely worthless.
2. Which of the following is the author's purpose in the
passage?
A. To convince readers that TV news is no longer worth
watching
2. B. To show how busy lifestyles have caused a decline in TV
news watching
C. To explain that TV news uses "puff pieces" to attract viewers
D. To describe how the Internet has had an adverse effect on TV
news
Peat bogs are wetlands that contain acidic water and large
deposits of compressed, dead plant material known as peat. Peat
bogs are typically shallow and punctuated by areas of semi-dry
land. Slabs of peat can be cut from the bog and used in
agriculture or dried and then burned as fuel. Peat was a
significant fuel in some pre-industrial societies, especially those
that lacked plentiful firewood. Peat bogs can preserve dead
plants and animals because the acidic water prevents rotting and
decomposition. Importantly, some of the best-preserved early
human remains have been discovered in peat bogs.
The following questions are based on this passage.
3. A logical conclusion based on the passage is that peat bogs
A. are good environments for archeological investigation.
B. have been disappearing since the Industrial Revolution.
C. are viable sources of potable water for many communities.
D. have been a primary source of carbon emissions into the
atmosphere.
4. Which of the following sentences from the passage contains
an opinion?
3. A. Peat bogs are typically shallow and punctuated by areas of
semi-dry land.
B. Peat was a significant fuel in some pre-industrial societies,
especially those that lacked plentiful firewood.
C. Peat bogs can preserve dead plants and animals because the
acidic water prevents rotting and decomposition.
D. Importantly, some of the best-preserved early human remains
have been discovered in peat bogs.
Business-Speak In recent years the business world has coined
its own unique, jargon-filled sub-language. This sub-language is
often called "business-speak" (or "manager-speak," since some
of its most enthusiastic users are managers and executives).
Business-speak is not a unique phenomenon. Every profession
or field invents its own specialized words, in order to express
complicated ideas without excessive wordiness. For example,
the casino world popularized the term "camps," which refers to
free gifts or services given to casino patrons to encourage them
to gamble.
Business-speak contains some useful phrases, but also suffers
from three major problems: unnecessary words, euphemistic
words, and overused words.
The first problem is that of unnecessary words. Jargon is only
useful if no existing words can do the job- but many business-
speak phrases replace perfectly good existing phrases. For
example, "vis-a-vis" is often used instead of the simpler "in
relation to" or "compared to." In this case, the business-speak
phrase isn't much shorter than existing phrases, but it is
definitely more obscure. This is a step in the wrong direction.
4. The second problem is that of euphemism. Instead of
simplifying a complicated concept, much business-speak is
meant to soften the blow of negativity. Hence, layoffs become
"reductions," or "downsizing," or even "right-sizing." Instead of
making things better, these euphemistic words often make their
users seem insincere and uncaring.
The final problem is that of overuse. People overuse business-
speak in order to appear professional or intelligent. But in doing
so, they may end up sounding foolish and may fail to get their
points across at all.
In summary, a little business-speak goes a long way. A wise
person will keep a sharp lookout for unnecessary, euphemistic,
and cliched business-speak and will cut it from his or her
vocabulary as quickly and ruthlessly as possible.
The following questions are based on the "Business-Speak"
passage.
5. Which of the following sentences from the passage contains
only factual information, as opposed to opinion?
A. In recent years the business world has coined its own unique,
jargon-filled sub-language.
B. Instead of making things better, these euphemistic words
often make their users seem insincere and uncaring.
C. People overuse business-speak in order to appear
professional or intelligent.
D. A wise person will keep a sharp lookout for unnecessary,
euphemistic, and cliched business-speak.
5. 6. Which of the following sentences best summarizes the
passage?
A. Business-speak can be a useful communication tool, but it
should be used conservatively.
B. Useful existing phrases are too often replaced by
unnecessary instances of business-speak.
C. Various professions develop their own language, which is
used for efficiency within their circles.
D. Business-speak may cause communication to become
impersonal and insincere.
7. Which of the following statements from the passage is a
supporting detail for the notion that there are problems with
business-speak?
A. Some of its most enthusiastic users are managers and
executives.
B. Business-speak is not a unique phenomenon.
C. The casino world popularized the term "camps."
D. Much business-speak is meant to soften the blow of
negativity.
8. The author of the passage would most likely approve of
which of the following instances of business-speak?
A. Using "disambiguate" instead of "clarify"
B. Using "resource-intensive" instead of "expensive"
6. C. Using "best practices" instead of "policies that have been
shown to be most effective"
D. Using "took a bath" instead of "lost a lot of money in a
venture that did not work"
9. Which of the following industries most likely originated the
business-speak term "bandwidth"?
A. Finance
B. Real Estate
C. Technology
D. Health care
Siberia is a giant, semi-arctic region encompassing most of
northern Asia. Most of Siberia is, or has once been, part of
Russia or the Soviet Union. Much of Siberia is frozen and
empty. Though Siberia contributes almost 80% of Russia's land
area, only a quarter of Russia's population lives there, mainly
huddled along the territory's southern fringe. Siberia is perhaps
best known for the infamous prison labor camps known as the
Gulag, where Russia (and later the Soviet Union) sent many of
the nation's prisoners. Because of the Gulag, the name "Siberia"
has become international slang for an undesirable, remote
location.
The following questions are based on this passage.
10. Which of the following statements from the passage
contains opinion or bias?
A. Siberia is a giant, semi-arctic region encompassing most of
7. northern Asia.
B. Most of Siberia is, or has once been, part of Russia or the
Soviet Union.
C. Though Siberia contributes almost 80% of Russia's land area,
only a quarter of Russia's population lives there.
D. Siberia is perhaps best known for the infamous prison labor
camps known as the Gulag.
11. Which of the following proposed titles best captures the
theme of the passage?
A. Siberia: Russia's Vast, Inhospitable Expanse
B. Siberia: Surviving in the Great Wilderness of Northern Asia
C. Siberia: The Role of the Gulag in Soviet Life
D. Siberia: Life in the Arctic Fringe
12. Which of the following characteristics best describes the
writing in this passage?
A. Expository
B. Persuasive
C. Narrative
D. Technical
8. 13. Cell Phones
Cellular Plan 1
550 minutes for $89/month
Includes unlimited long distance, nights & weekends, & 500
text messages.
Cellular Plan 2
600 minutes for $90/month
Includes unlimited nights & weekends, & unlimited text
messaging.
Cellular Plan 3
900 minutes for $90/month
Includes unlimited long distance & unlimited nights &
weekends. First 200 text messages are free, $0.05/message
additional.
Cellular Plan 4
550 minutes for $50/month
Text messages $0.1 0/message sent or received.
Which of the following cellular phone plans bests fits the needs
of an individual who sends an average of 50 text messages per
day and primarily talks on the phone at night?
A.1
B. 2
9. C. 3
D. 4
14. United Nations, 310, 314, 362
charter of, 311
Declaration of, 309
United States, 225, 238, 275, 289
in Big Four, 322, 325-7
in League of Nations, 299
Lend-Lease policy of, 307
Neutrality of, 305
as United Nations sponsor, 313
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 316
"The essence of the Declaration achieved a central goal of the
United States, binding the three great nations – as well as the
smaller powers- to fight together until the Axis was defeated."
Using the index, which of the following pages would likely
contain the sentence above?
A. 305
6.309
10. C. 311
D. 316
15. Cridder Getter Ridder Pest Control
We are the environmentally friendly exterminating service for
your home. We get those pests that nobody wants to see. We
offer:
Total pest control
Senior discounts
Money-back guaranteed results in 3 days
Money-back guaranteed no pests for 1 year
Safe return home 1 hour after treatment is complete
We belong to the National Pest Control Society, as well as the
Urban Pest Control Society. We have been in business for over
50 years, 20 of which have been in this town.
16. Which of the following statements is supported by the
advertisement?
A. Cridder Getter Ridder will provide a refund if a customer has
pests return 1 0 months after treatment.
B. Cridder Getter Ridder's practices are environmentally
certified by the National Pest Control Society.
C. Customers can return home safely 1 hour after the
11. exterminator arrives at the property.
D. This particular exterminator company has been in business in
this town for 50 years.
17. Setting Up Your Universal Remote Control
Searching For Your Device Codes
For example, to search for a code for your TV:
1. Turn on your TV.
2. On the remote control, press TV once; the button will blink
once. Then press and hold SETUP until the TV key blinks
twice, then release SETUP.
3. Enter 9-9-1. The TV key will blink twice.
4. Aim the remote control at the TV and slowly alternate
between pressing PWR and TV. Stop when the TV turns off.
NOTE: The remote control will send IR codes from its library to
the selected device, starting with the most popular code.
5. Press SETUP once to lock in the code. The TV key will blink
twice.
6. To search for the codes of your other devices, repeat steps 1
through 5, but substitute the appropriate key (e.g .,AUX, DVD,
AUD, or CBL) for the device you are searching for.
The following questions are based on the directions.
18. Which of the following is correct based on the directions
above?
A. The code for operating a TV using this remote control is 991.
12. B. The code obtained for a TV will work for other devices as
well.
C. When the TV turns off during step 4, the remote control has
found the code.
D. During step 5, the user must press the SETUP button twice to
lock in the code.
19. Which of the following correctly describes the use of a text
feature in the directions?
A. Bold text is used to indicate the text on the buttons of the
remote control.
B. Bold text is used to emphasize headings within the
directions.
C. Italics are used to indicate an exception to the normal
function of the remote control.
D. Italics are used to emphasize an important step for the user
to take.
20. Pandas
Eating Habits......................................... 1-15
Reproduction......................................... 16-20
Geographic Areas ................................. 21-22
Endangered Species ............................. 23-24
13. Growth and Development ...................... 25-30
Relationships with Humans..................... 31-34
In Captivity ............................................. 35-37
Relationships with Other Species .......... 38-40
Response to Changes in Habitat ........... 41-45
21. Which of the following page ranges will most likely provide
information on how pandas learn to climb trees?
A. 41-45
B. 38-40
c. 25-30
D. 21-22
. The store will stay open later during the holiday season. The
store will stock a variety of seasonal merchandise.
The store will have many discounts available for holiday
shoppers.
22. When revising the paragraph above, the writer should
address which of the following?
A. Sentence fluency
B. Punctuation
C. Paragraph organization
14. D. Writing clarity
23. Which of the following sentence orders best forms an
organized, logical paragraph?
1. Planning for a test involves determining the time needed for
studying, reviewing notes and previous assignments, and
prioritizing the content matter to be studied.
2. Students should determine the format of questions on the test
and practice answering those types of questions.
3. Each student should understand his or her learning style and
utilize study aids that reflect personal strengths.
4. Planning and practicing may not be fun, but they can build
confidence and lead to test-taking success.
5. Test-taking success can be greatly improved by taking the
time to organize a test preparation strategy.
A. 1, 4, 2, 3, 5
B. 2, 3, 5, 1, 4
C. 4, 1, 5, 2, 3
D. 5, 1, 3, 2, 4
24. She attributed his shallowness to his luxurious upbringing,
in which material comforts like fine clothes and large homes
nurtured his sense of privilege.
Which of the following is the meaning of "material" as used in
the sentence above?
A. The substance from which something is made
B. Pertinent or essential
C. The articles needed for a specific task
15. D. Concerning physical rather than spiritual aspects
25.
1. Understanding which flavors complement each other can take
years of practice.
2. Following these basic tenets will allow you to produce
recipes that your friends and family will love to share.
3. Once you've mastered flavor combinations, however, there's
no end to the tasty experiments you can think up.
4. The key to developing a truly delicious and user-friendly
recipe is to focus on flavor combinations and simplicity.
5. For kitchen experiments to become usable recipes, you
should keep the user in mind and focus on clear, concise
instructions.
Using the sentences above, which of the following sentence
orders best forms an organized, logical paragraph?
A. 1, 3, 4, 5, 2
B. 2, 1, 3, 5, 4
C. 4, 1, 3, 5, 2
D. 5, 2, 1, 4, 3
In recent years, bottled water has become a multi-billion dollar
Customer Question
16. In recent years, bottled water has become a multi-billion dollar
industry. Many Americans now drink bottled water exclusively.
However, there are good reasons to stick with tap water. Bottled
water varies greatly in purify and chemical composition. Some
brands are quite healthy, whereas, others have been shown to
contain dangerous levels of mercury, bacteria, and other
harmful agents. Tap water is almost free, conversely, bottled
water?? Hundreds of thousands of dollars per year. Finally,
some bottled water is sourced directly from city water?? In
other words, it’s merely tap water that someone has put in a
bottle.
The following questions are based on this passage?
26. Which of the following is the author's intent?
A. To provide information about the use of bottled water.
B. To convince readers that tap water tastes better than bottled
water.
C. To persuade readers to consider tap water rather than bottled
water.
D. To illustrate the growth of the bottled water industry.
27. Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the
passage?
A. Some city water systems are supplementing their budgets by
bottling their water for sale.
B. The bottled water industry is not heavily regulated in terms
of the quality of the quality of the water.
C. The bottled water boom has peaked and will gradually
decline in corning years
D. Bottled water prices will decrease because people will begin
drinking tap water instead.
28. Which of the following text structures is used in the
passage?
A. Comparison-contract
B. Problem-solution
17. C. Cause-effect
D. Sequence
Purchasing a Snow Blower Snow blowers (also called snow
throwers) can make the sometimes-difficult, often-unpleasant
task of cleaning snow from sidewalks and driveways much
easier. Before making a purchase, however, it’s best to learn a
few snow blowers basics. Most snow blowers are gasoline
powered, though some smaller models are electric. Electric
models ate typically not the best choice for large jobs, as they
tend to lack the power of gas models. However, electric models
can be very light, and they are considered more environmentally
friendly. Consider an electric only for small areas or it weight is
an important consideration. The next big choice is whether to
buy a one-stage or two-stage model. One-stage models are
simplest. They use impellers (spinning paddles) to collect the
snow and blast it out through a discharge chute. Two-stage
models are slightly more complex. They use an augur (a rotating
screw) to handle the job of breaking up and collecting snow and
impeller to throw the snow out through the chute. Two-stage
models are typically bigger, heavier and more powerful than
single-stage models. A final consideration is engine size.
Engines are typically measured in cc (cubic centimeters) a
small, single-stage snow blower might have a 140 cc engine,
while a big two-stage blower might feature 200 cc or even more.
This is a lot of information to digest. However, an ?? blower is
typically ??
29. Which of the following sentence from the passage contain
an opinion
A. Snow blowers (also called snow throwers) can make the
sometimes-difficult often unpleasant task of clearing snow from
sidewalks and driveways much easier.
B. Most snow blowers are gasoline-powered, though
C. Two-stage models are typically bigger, heavier, and more
powerful than single-stage models.
D. However, an impatient buyer can rely on one simple pull. A
bigger heavier blower is typically a more capable machine.
18. 30. Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the
passage?
A. Someone who is concerned about the environment will prefer
a two-stage snow blower.
B. Someone who has a small area from which to remove snow
will need a 200 cc engine.
C. Gas, two-stage snow blowers are likely to be the easiest
machine to maneuver?
D. Electric, single-stage snow blowers are likely to be the
cheapest options to buy
31. Which of the following would be considered primary
sources for this passage?
A. manufacturer product manuals
B. product reviews on the internet
C. manufacturer warranty statements
D. critical reviews in a trade journal
32. Which of the following is the author’s main purpose for
writing this passage?
A. To convince consumers that a larger, more powerful snow
blower is best.
B. To clarify the difference between electric and gas-powered
snow blowers
C. To provide information on how snow blowers are designed
D. To instruct consumers about considerations when buying a
snow blower
33. Which of the following statements best summarizes the
passage?
A. Before making a purchase, however, it’s best to learn a few
snow blower basics
B. A final consideration is engine size.
C. An impatient buyer can rely on one simple rule. A bigger,
heavier blower is typically a more capable machine.
D. This will ensure that the job can be done, regardless of the
19. circumstances.
34. Based on the passage, which of the following purchases
makes the most sense?
A. A person in Texas buys a one-stage snowblower.
B. A person in Michigan buys an electric snowblower.
C. A person in Georgia buys a snowblower with an augur.
D. A person in Maine buys a 140 cc snowblower.
While dragonflies have several traits that inspire wonder, many
people believe these flying insects are pests. Dragonflies spend
much of their lives around water. They not only lay their eggs
in or near the water, but their ??? young also develop in the
water. In fact, dragonflies actually spend more of their lives as
immature under??? grubs than as the mature flying creatures
most people recognize. Though dragonflies possess six legs
(like all insects), they are completely incapable of walking.
Instead they use their powerful wings to get around, and their
legs are merely used to cling to objects. The following
questions are based on this passage.
33. Which of the following statements from the passage
contains an opinion?
A. Dragonflies have several traits that inspire wonder.
B. Dragonflies spend much of their lives around water.
C. They are completely incapable of walking.
D. Their legs are merely used to cling to objects.
34. Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the
passage?
A. Most dragonflies succumb to predication before reaching
maturation
B. Dragonflies have stronger wings than insects living in and
environment
C. A drought would likely have an adverse affect on dragonfly
populations
D. Dragonflies are in the same insect order as common flies.
20. The Union Stock Yards (often just called The Yards) was a
great Chicago meatpacking district that exited from the mid-
19th century up to the middle of 20th century. For a time The
Yards was the busiest meat processing area in the world. The
Yards existed because it was convenient. A great number of
railroad line converged in Chicago, making it an excellent point
to collect hogs and cattle, slaughter them, and distributes the
meat nationwide. The Yards became obsolete when trucks
started delivering cattle, making the railroad less essential.
Today The Yards has been made into an industrial park. The
following questions are based on this passage.
35. Which of the following proposed titles best captures the
main idea of the passage?
A. A historic overview of The Yards
B. The daily operation of The Yards
C. The impact of The Yards on Chicago
D. Reasons for developing The Yards
36. Which of the following styles of writing in demonstrated by
the last sentence of the first paragraph?
A. Problem- solution
B Sequence
C. Cause-effect
D. Description .
Ears By the nature of their position and the delicacy of their
structure, your hearing organs are particularly vulnerable to
mishap. From the outside come blows that rupture the eardrums,
noises that degenerate nerves, and air-pressing changes that
disturb balancing mechanisms. Inside the body, infectious micro
– organisms causes disease that effect hearing. Any one of these
enemies is a potential cause of partial or even total deafness.
Neglect of seemingly minor ear troubles can mean severe
problems in the future – a fact that haunts every parent whose
child wakes up in the middle of the night crying with an
21. earache. The hearing mechanism is divided into four main parts.
Each has a vital role in the process that transforms sound into
intelligible communication. First, the external ear is made up of
the auricle – that shell- shaped appendage on each side of the
head - and the external ear canal. These structures collect sound
waves and transmit them to the eardrum or tympanic membrane.
The middle ear is an air-filled cavity behind the drum, and it
contains three small bones (the ossicles) that are vibrated by
sound waves and serve to transmit the waves to the inner ear.
Opening into the middle ear is the Eustachian tube, which
connects the tympanic chamber with the nose and equalizes the
pressure between the outside atmosphere and the middle ear. In
the inner ear are the semicircular canal, which gives the body
its balance, and the tiny hearing cells that transform the
vibrations of the ossicles first into fluid waves and then into
nerve impulses. Finally, the auditory nerve pathway carries
impulses to the brain, where they are translated into words and
signals. Altogether hearing represents a wonderfully complex
arrangement for acoustical perfection – better by far than any
human engineer has ever devised. Yet, millions of Americans
suffer from impaired hearing.
37. Which of the following parts of the ear is most likely to be
affected by flying on an airplane or diving into a swimming
pool?
A. External ear
B. Middle ear
C. Inner ear
D. Auditory nerve pathways
38. Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?
a. Understanding how to care for one’s ears is essential to good
health.
b. The intricate structure of the human ear is susceptible to
damage.
c. Many people suffer from impaired hearing.
d. Ears can be harmed in a number of different ways.
22. 39. Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the
passage ?
a. Human hearing is superior to that of other animals.
b. Childhood earaches can lead to severe problems later in life.
c. The pressure between the outside atmosphere and the middle
ear must be exactly equalized for hearing.
d. The outer ear is the most important part in the hearing
process because it translates sound waves into nerve impulses.
40. Which of the following types of text structure is used in the
last four paragraphs?
a. Sequence
b. Problem- solution
c. Cause –effect
d. Argument
41. Which of the following is an example of an opinion in the
passage?
a. The delicacy of the human ear makes it particularly
vulnerable to harm.
b. Seemingly minor ear troubles can lead to severe problems.
c. Each part of the ear has a vital role in transforming sound.
d. The ear is a better acoustical structure than any engineer has
ever designed.
News reporting Time magazine made waves in 2006 when,
instead of selecting a politician, entertainer, or activist as its
Person of the Year, it selected "you." The magazine's intention
was to illustrate how millions of user-post blogs, videos,
pictures, and other content had exploded onto the internet and
changed the cultural landscape. No longer were a few large
media companies the gatekeepers of news opinion, and
entertainment. Instead, millions of individuals now had the
power to reach a vast audience. The selection of "you" as
Person of the Year highlighted the new forces power of the
individual. This change is typically seen as positive. News
reporting, for example, is now undeniably more democratic an
23. every individual is now capable of reporting or providing news
commentary. For each ray of sunshine emerging from the
Internet-fueled reality, however, there is corresponding dark
cloud. For example: Yes, there are now thousands of news-
reporting blogs. But many of these are poorly written and
researched, and the worst of them spread dangerous The
proliferation of free blogs and small, self-styled news sources
also makes it difficult for larger, more traditional news agencies
to charge for content. However, much of the factual information
posted by individual bloggers and micro-agencies is plagiarized
from traditional agencies. What happens if the big agencies trait
or shrink to a point where their budgets can no longer support
legitimate journalism? In this case, news reporting as a whole
will suffer. There are certainly disadvantages to letting a few
large entities control the world's news, but those entities
provides several oft-overlooked positives. For the most part
they enforce standards of quality, journalism, and
accountability. Is the decline of these gatekeepers truly a win
for society? Not necessarily. The following questions are based
on the "News Reporting
42. Which of the following is the author's purpose?
A. To inform
B. To define
C. To entertain
D. To narrative
43. Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the
passage?
a. Individual blogger will adopt higher standards of journalism
as they become more popular.
b. Large news agencies will suffer due to the rapid spread of
individual bloggers
c. Large news agencies will change more for their services since
they have more competition.
d. Individual bloggers will be able to charge high fees for their
services.
24. 44. Which of the following writing styles best describes this
passage?
a. Descriptive
b. Creative
c. Technical
d. Persuasive
Fun Park Pricelist Indoor Attractions Children's Fun Center
Child (3 to10 years) $8 Child (1 to 3), $5 Child (under 1 year),
FREE Adult admission $3 Foam Factory (Unlimited), $6 Rock
Wall (3 climbs), $6 Bumper Cars, $6 Outdoor Attractions Maze,
$6 Putt-Putt Golf, $6 Go-Kar,t $8 Tokens Game Room, $0.25*
Batting Cage, $1* BEST VALUE PASSES EAT/Play Combo-
Unlimited attractions plus all-you-can-eat pizza buffet
(normally $10person) Unlimited Indoor/Outdoor Attractions -
$35 Unlimited Indoor Attractions- $28 Super Pack Unlimited
Indoor/Outdoor Attraction - $29 Unlimited Indoor Attractions -
$22 Pick Three Unlimited - Choose any three attractions for
$18. * Game room and batting cage are not included with
unlimited attractions. The following questions are based on the
price list.
45. Which of the following is the cheapest price for a parent and
a 9-year-old to both do the Fun Center ride the bumper cars
once, and play putt-putt once?
A. $29
B. $32
C. $35
D. $36
46. A customer who purchases a Super Pack Unlimited
indoor/outdoor pass most likely chose this option because he
A. want to save money on the pizza buffet.
B. plans on spending his time in the game room and at the
battling cages.
C. likes to take repeated rides on the go-karts and bumper cars.
25. D. Has small children who want to play all day in the Fun
Center.
Asepsis 766-793 Medical 766-781 Cleaning in 767 Client
education in, 780 Control of infection transmission and 768-769
Disinfections and sterilization in 767-768 Hand hygiene in 769-
770 Isolation precautions and 774-768 Personal protective
equipment and 779-780 Surgical 782-793 Applying sterile
gloves in 786 Client preparation in 782 Donning and removing
cap, masks, and gowns in 787-790 Preparing sterile field in
791-793 Surgical scrubs in 784-785 Surgical hand washing
guidelines vary regarding the amount of time needed and the
antiseptic that should be used for the scrub.
47. Which of the following pages or page ranges most likely
contains the sentence above?
A. 767
B. 769-770
C. 782
D. 784-785
48. Whig Committee of New York, 199 Whig National
Convention of 1852, 132-33 Whig National Convention of 1856,
168 Whig Party, 9, 10, 22, 26, 55, 71, 88-90, 132, 167 agenda
of, 43-44 demise of, 130,(NNN) NNN-NNNNIllinois election
and, 149 of New York, 199-200 All the convention leading up
to the election of 1856, the divided and much-diminished Whigs
met in Baltimore and decided to throw their support of Milard
Filmore and a platform that opposed both Republicans and
Democratic. Based on the index.
49. which of the following pages is most likely to contain the
sentence above?
A. 43
B. 132
C. 160
D. 168
26. 50. From Lawrenceville take Highway 9 for 20 minutes (about
30 minutes) until you reach the Third Karletown and exit off
and turn North on Park Street and drive for 3.1 miles past six
stop lights take a left on 3rd Avenue and drive for the store will
be on the right side of the street. Based on the following
instruction above which of the following statements is true?
A. A driver should exceed this trip to take about 30 minutes of
driving time
B. There are six stoplights that the driver will encounter on 3rd
Avenue.
C. The driver will be driving west when she approaches the
store.
D. Its in exactly 20 minutes from Lawrenceville to the
Karletown.
51. Which of the following sets of directions correctly
corresponds with the map?
A. Take State Road 10 west from Big Creek to Mendon.
B. Take Highway 73 southeast from Quincy to Camp Point.
C. Take the toll road northwest from Springfield to Camp Point.
D. Take Interstate 8 west from Big Creek to West Point.
52. Using the figure above imagines rotating the figure ½ turn
clockwise, ¾ turn counterclockwise, and then one complete the
turn clockwise. Which of the following figures corresponds with
the directions above? A. B. C. D.
30. Performing Arts Center Classical Series Concerts Single
ticket price Saturday night Orchestra - Center: $55 Orchestra -
Right Center/Right: $35 Orchestra - Left Center/Left: $45
Mid/Rear Balcony: $50 Center Balcony: $55 Dress Circle: $60
Rear Balcony (youth): $15 Sunday matinee Orchestra - Center:
$42 Orchestra - Right Center/Right: $32 Orchestra - Left
Center/Left: $ 42 Mid/Rear Balcony: $40 Center Balcony: $52
Dress Circle: $55 Rear Balcony (youth): $15.
Which of the following ticket options offer the cheapest price
for and adult?
A. Saturday night, Rear balcony.
27. B. Saturday night, Orchestra - Right Center
C. Sunday matinee, Orchestra - Left
D. Sunday matinee
Mid rear balcony Super tires Full set special $ 175. 30, plus 10,
000 miles warranty Balance, rotation, and Alignment included
Free disposal of old tires ($50 value) Good Tread Tires Four
tires $ 150.00 40,000 miles warrantly Balance, rotation and
Alignment $25 Free replacement for Flat tire within 1 month of
installation.
53. Which of the following consideration should incline a
consumer to choose Super Tire?
A. The longer warranty
B. Free disposal of the old tires
C. The price for a full set of four tires
D. Inclusion of balance, rotation, and alignment in the price
32. Choosing the Resolution for Your Photos Resolution
Purpose L (Large) 2592 x 1944 pixels Print larger that A4 size
prints (8.3 x 11.7 in.) Print larger than letter size prints (8.5 x
11 in.) M1 ( Medium 1) 2048 x 1536 pixels Print up to A4 size
prints Print up to Letter size prints M2 (Medium 2) 1600 x 1200
pixels Print postcard size prints (6 x 4 in.) Print L size prints
(4.7 x 3.5 in.) S (Small) 640 x 480 Send images in e-mails
Shoot more images.
Which of the following is correct based on the information
above?
A. The highest number of pixels is best for photos that will be
sent by e-mail.
B. A higher number of pixels correspond with the ability to
print larger photos.
C. The lowest number of pixels should be used to shoot photos
intended for a postcard.
D. A lower number of pixels place more restrictions on the
number of photos that can be printed.
35. 'lead (led). n 1. Position at the front 2. initiative 3. One that
leads. 4. Indication or clue. 5. A principal role in a dramatic
28. production ‘lead (led) v. 1 to guide on a way by going in
advance. 2. To direct on a course. 3. To direct the operations,
activity, or performance. 4. To suggest the answer by asking
leading questions. 5. To bring to a conclusion or condition. 6.
To guide a dance partner through the steps. A famous conductor
accepted the invitation to lead the orchestra in the new season.
Which of the following dictionary entries best defines the word
"lead" as used in the sentence above?
A. Entry ' lead, definition 1
B. Entry ' lead, definition 5
C. Entry ' lead, definition 2
D. Entry ' lead, definition 3
36. Make yourself at home in the City of Lights. Rent one of
our Luxury properties in a Parisian neighborhood! Available
apartments Studio apartment 1-bedroom apartment 2-bedroom
apartment Weekly rates (in dollars) Season Studio 1 bedroom
2bedroom Dec. 15 to 15 (Holiday) $1, 800 $2,300 $2,800 Mar. 1
to Oct 31 $1,400 $1,900 $2,100 Nov. 1 to Feb. 26 $1,000
$1,700 $1,900 August (offseason) $1,000 $1,400 $1,500
Which of the following potions is the least expensive for a
week-long stay?
A. Studio apartment in late December
B. 1-bedroom apartment in early November
C. 2- bedroom apartment in early October
D. 2-bedroom apartment in late August
37. Count' -verb 1. to list numbers sequentially 2. to add up;
enumerate 3. to include in a reckoning 4. to deserve
consideration, to have merit -noun 5. the act of counting, a
calculation 6. the total number resulting from a count 7.
Baseball, the number of balls and strikes 8. Law, a distinct
charge in an indictment 9. Boxing the call from 1 to 10 by the
referee while a boxer is off his face The lawyer counted (1) 31
separate counters (6) of fraud listed against her client. "This
may not count (4) for much." she said, "but I want you to known
that I won't give up even if we’re down for the count (8)."
29. Which of the following instances of the word "count" is
matched correctly with the number of its definition?
A. 1
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
39. Which of the following would be the best title for the
timeline?
A. Da Vinci and Italian Painting
B. Da Vinci and his Great Works
C. Da Vinci: A Life in the Arts
D. Da Vinci: A Renaissance Man
40. Which of the following is logical conclusion based on the
timeline?
a. Da Vinci was more than 50 years old when he began the
Mona Lisa.
b. Da Vinci moved to Milan prior to receiving his first
commission.
c. Da Vinci completed The Last Supper after the turn of the
millennium
d. Da Vinci began work as an apprentice in the Guild of St.
Luke at age 20.
41. On average, each American generates 4 ½ pounds of solid
waste per day. Which of the following dictionary definitions is
appropriate for “waste” as used in the sentence?
A. A sparsely settled or barren region
B. Refuse from places of human or animal habitation
C. To cause to shrink in physical bulk or strength
D. To spend or expend futilely
42. Which of the following is the temperature in degrees in
Fahrenheit?
A. -23
30. B. -10
C. 10
D. 23
44. Newton’s opus, Mathematical Principles of Natural
Philosophy, dramatically altered understanding of the physical
world. Italics are used in the sentence above to indicate a
A. title
B. scientific name
C. point of emphasis
D. nonessential clause.
45. 1. Easy Party Dip Ingredients (makes 2 1/2 cups) 1 can (10
oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 package (16 oz)
processed cheese, diced Add ingredients to a medium saucepan
on medium-low heat. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring
frequently, until cheese has melted. Serve warm with corn or
tortilla chips
38. Which of the following is correct?
A. The recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups of cheese.
B. The dip must be stirred for 5 minutes
C. The dip should be cooked at medium heat for 10 minutes
D. The recipe indicates that the cheese should be diced.
May cause DROWSINESS ALCOHOL may intensity this effect.
USE CARE when operating a car or dangerous machinery.
46. This label appears on a bottle of medicine. Which of the
following is the logical conclusion based on
A. This medication must not be taken when one is tired.
B. Alcohol will counteract the effects of this mediation
C. Caution should be used when running hazardous equipment
D. This medication must be taken at night 30-day
Money Back Guarantee Our Groom Co. electric shavers come
with a 30-day money back guarantee because we are focused on
ensuring your satisfaction. The only stipulation is that you use
your new exclusively for 2 weeks to become accustomed with
31. the product. If you are not satisfied, we will refund the amount
on your receipt if the product is returned within 30 days. Check
processing takes 4 to 6 weeks. To receive your refund, follow
these steps: Ship your product prepaid by insured mail to
XXXXX MO 64110 Enclose the original sales receipt with
purchase price and date of purchase circled. Enclose a copy of
this statement. Enclose a letter detailing the reason you returned
the product, along with the model and Include your complete
name, address and daytime phone number. If you normally use a
post office box, we will require your physical street address to
send
The following questions are based on this promotion.
47. If the combined time it takes to ship the product and mail
the check is 1 week, which amount of time between the
purchase date and the date of receiving a refund check?
a. 2 weeks + 4 weeks + 1 week
b. 30 days + 4 weeks + 1 week
c. 2 weeks + 6 weeks + 1 week
d. 30 days + 6 weeks + 1 week
48. A refund for this purchase could be denied if the customer
a. failed to circle the model and serial numbers on the sale
receipt.
b. used the product exclusively for 3 weeks
c. does not normally use a post office box.
d. did not include the guarantee statement when returning
product.
1. Arthropoda
2. Chelicerata
3. Merostomata (horseshoe crabs)
4. Arachnida (spiders, mites, scorpions)
5. Pycnogonida (sea spiders)
6. Crustacea
7. Copepoda (small crustaceans)
8. Cirripedia (barnacles)
32. 9. Malacostraca (crabs, lobsters, shrimp)
10. Uniramia
11. Insecta (insects)
12. Chilopoda (centipedes)
13. Diplopoda (millipedes)
Which of the following statements is correct based on the
outline above?
A. Uniramia is a subset of Crustacea.
B. Diplopoda is a subset of Chilopoda
C. Chelicerata is more closely related to Crustacea than to
Uniramia
D. Pycnogonida is more closely related to Merostomata than to
Copepoda
Setting Up Your Universal Remote Control Searching For Your
Device Codes
For example, to search for a code for your TV:
1. Turn on your TV.
2. On the remote control, press TV once; the button will blink
once. Then press and hold SETUP until the TV key blinks
twice, then release SETUP.
3. Enter 9-9-1. The TV key will blink twice.
4. Aim the remote control at the TV and slowly alternate
between pressing PWR and TV. Stop when the TV turns off.
NOTE: The remote control will send IR codes from its library to
the selected device, starting with the most popular code.
5. Press SETUP once to lock in the code. The TV key will blink
twice.
6. To search for the codes of your other devices, repeat steps 1
through 5, but substitute the appropriate key (e.g., AUX, DVD,
AUD, or CBL) for the device you are searching for.
The following questions are based on the directions.
Which of the following is correct based on the directions
above?
A. The code for operating a TV using this remote control is 991.
B. The code obtained for a TV will work for other devices as
well.
33. C. When the TV turns off during step 4, the remote control has
found the code.
D. During step 5, the user must press the SETUP button twice to
lock in the code.
6. Which of the following correctly describes the use of a text
feature in the directions?
A. Bold text is used to indicate the text on the buttons of the
remote control.
B. Bold text is used to emphasize headings within the
directions.
C. Italics are used to indicate an exception to the normal
function of the remote control.
D. Italics are used to emphasize an important step for the user
to take.
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