When you’re scribbling a note with a pencil, do you ever wonder what this handy tool is made from? To get right to the point, a pencil is made of a number of materials. The inside is made of graphite that is made stronger with clay. Its wooden outside comes from cedar trees. The yellow paint on the wood is made from minerals, while the metal brand at one end is aluminum. Should you make a mistake while writing, use the eraser. Is main materials are soybean oil and latex.
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Question 2
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At the upcoming city council meeting, the council will vote on whether or not to destroy Pilla Park and turn it into a shopping mall. I am writing to tell you this is a bad idea. Hundreds of kids and families in Eudora use the park each week. Also, it is a great place to hang out in the summer because of the fullgrown trees all throughout. Please think about the advantages of having a great park close to downtown before making your vote.
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Question 3
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History is full of colorful events. Television first appeared in living color in 1953. People began taking color photographs in 1935. Colorful music history was made in 1970 when a frog puppet named Kermit croaked out the song “Bein’ Green.” The year 1968 marked a milestone in another color with the release of the movie The Yellow Submarine starring the Beatles. Traffic signals appeared in 1920. Another colorful event occurred in 1927 when bathtubs and sinks-once only available in white-were sold in tones such as Spring Green, Autumn Brown, and Horizon Blue for the first time.
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Question 4
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Read the essay. Answer the question.
Homemade oatmeal cookies are not only a better snack option than a candy bar or pack of crackers, they are actually good for you. While processed foods strip the nutrients out during processing, homemade treats keep the nutrients in. One one‐ounce, homemade oatmeal cookie will give you up to 27 mg of folate―6% of your daily recommended allowance (RDA)―a B vitamin that your body uses to make energy. It will also give you small amounts of vitamin A and vitamin K. Oatmeal cookies are also a good source of iron. A one‐ounce, homemade oatmeal cookie contains .70 mg of iron―9% of the RDA for men and 4% of the RDA for women. It also contains small amounts of potassium and zinc. Finally, oatmeal cookies are a great source of fiber. A one‐ounce, homemade oatmeal cookie will give you a whole gram of soluble fiber, which reduces “bad” cholesterol and lowers your risk of heart disease. Soluble fiber also helps regulate your blood sugar. So the next time you have a sweet tooth, don’t try to talk yourself out of it. Simply make the smart choice, and have an oatmeal cookie!
Question 4: Does the author's viewpoint support the claim that homemade cookies retain their nutrients?
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Question 5
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Is Eating Grass Bad for My Dog?
Directions: Read the article.
Use this article to answer questions 5 and 6.
One of the most common questions asked of veterinarians is, “Why does my dog eat grass?” The truth is that there is no single answer; different dogs may eat grass for different reasons. But in most cases the behavior is both normal and harmless. According to Dr. Melvin Furland, of Good Pets, Happy Pets veterinary clinic, “Your dog will eat anything that tastes good, and . . . grass does.” Because dogs are natural scavengers, they are driven by instinct to look for food everywhere. If your dog likes the taste of grass, then he may just be going outside for a little snack. Or it could be a little more complex; for instance, if you dog isn’t getting enough fiber in his normal diet, he could be seeking to fill that nutritional need by gnoshing on grass. They say that dogs are a lot like their owners, and one thing that dogs do just like we do is to eat when they’re bored. If your dog doesn’t get enough exercise, enough mental stimulation, or enough attention, he may just be trying to entertain himself. Dr. Cindy McGuire, though, of the Fuller Animal Hospital, thinks differently. “Eating grass is a sign of stomach distress,” she says. “When dogs eat grass, they are self‐medicating. If your dog vomits after eating grass, it isn’t because the grass is harmful; but it may be because there is some other problem that needs to be checked out by your vet.” Nine out of the ten veterinarians surveyed while writing this article agreed that eating grass was both normal and harmless behavior for a dog. The tenth vet, however, brought up a very good point: “Eating grass can be harmful to your pet if your lawn is treated with dangerous fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides.” So if you have a furry‐four‐legged lawnmower at home, be sure to use only non‐toxic products on your lawn, and when walking your dogs, watch for signs warning that chemicals have been used on the grass. And then don’t worry. Let Rover have a salad if he wants one. It isn’t going to hurt him.
Question 5:
Dr. Melvin Furland viewpoint supports the claim that dogs are natural scavengers and that eating grass is unhealthy for their digestive system.
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Question 6
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Directions: Select all that apply. Select the evidence from the article that best supports the claim below.
Based on this article, eating grass is harmful to dogs?
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Question 7
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Question 7:
Which word in this statement is the most effective in demonstrating the bandwagon technique?
Every parent in this town uses the bandwagon technique.
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Question 8
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Question 8:
__________________is the target audience of this advertisement?
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Question 9
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Directions: Use the following article to complete Questions 9-10
Get to Work!
It is a good idea for you to get the very best job that you can get as soon as you graduate from college. While many people in their early twenties are not thinking about larger and longer‐term life issues like marriage, family or retirement, getting a good job in a field that you enjoy, while you are still young, is one of the best investments you can make towards a sound future. When you start a career young, you have time. You bring your college education and probably fairly little experience, but with a good character and a strong work ethic, you will be given ample opportunities both to learn and to advance in your career. Starting a full‐time job before you have a lot of financial responsibilities will allow you to take lower‐paying positions that might be a better fit for you personally, while you have the freedom to do so. You can then grow into the position that you ultimately want. Not only that, but if you begin working a good, full‐time job in your twenties, then by the time you will probably start thinking about getting married, you will actually be able to afford to do so. Families are expensive. Renting or purchasing a home and raising children can be very stressful things if you are struggling. But with a good job as your foundation, you increase your chances of being able to enjoy these things rather than potentially resent or regret them. On the issue of retirement savings, the advantages of starting young are indisputable. Simply put, the longer you save, the more your money will grow. When you have a long time before retirement you can afford to take more risks in your investment strategy, and it is the riskiest investments that offer the most potential for growth. Getting a good job right out of college will also allow you to transition off of your parents’ health insurance and onto your own insurance plan. Because of your age the insurance premiums will also likely be very low. On the contrary, if you have to purchase your own insurance privately, your costs will likely be significantly higher.
Question 9:
The author of this article claims that a starting a career right after college has several benefits.
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Question 10
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Which of the statements listed below provide the best evidence to support the author's claim.