"Is Homework Out of Control?"
Which teachers are MOST likely to assign homework?
A) Social Studies
B) Math
C) Language Arts
D) Science
"Is Homework Out of Control?"
According to the article, what is the ideal amount of homework per night?
A) 30 minutes
B) 90 minutes
C) 1 hour
D) 2 hours
"Is Homework Out of Control?"
The average amount of homework given in the United States is _______ per week.
A) 6.1 hours
B) 2 hours
C) 10 hours
D) 4 hours
"Is Homework Out of Control?"
In the article, Matt provides all of the following reasons to argue that teens
should not have more homework EXCEPT
A) Teens are natural procrastinators, so expecting them to do many projects at
one time is not going to work
B) Homework limits opportunities to learn from other activities and experiences
C) Teens are under a lot of pressure to participate in extracurricular
activities
D) Having too much homework, especially during sports seasons, causes teens to
work late and stay up late in order to try to complete their assignments
"Is Homework Out of Control?"
In her argument, Lauren states that teens should continue to have homework
because
A) tackling homework every day teaches students time management and
organizational skills
B) homework is given by teachers to help to reinforce lessons learned in class
C) if homework were limited, we might not be able to cover all of the
information we need to know
D) all of the above choices are correct
"The Sinister Science of Irresistible Junk Food"
Which of these is a food with vanishing caloric density?
A) gummy bear
B) cheese puff
C) pizza
D) peanut butter
"The Sinister Science of Irresistible Junk Food"
Which of these is an example of ultra-processed food?
A) instant noodles
B) oatmeal
C) homemade cookies
D) carrots
"The Sinister Science of Irresistible Junk Food"
The food industry knows that people are more likely to pick food that's packaged
in which colors?
A) blue, green, and purple
B) black, white, and gray
C) red, yellow, and orange
D) pink, purple, and white
"The Sinister Science of Irresistible Junk Food"
According to the article, why are humans wired to crave sugar, fat, and salt?
A) The cerebral cortex is naturally wired to crave these substances and will
show signs of distress in the event that they are lacking
B) Back in prehistoric times, these ingredients were so rare that gorging on
them when they were available was important to survival. Today, however,
artificially sweet, fatty, and salty foods are cheap and plentiful - so your
primal instincts can set you up to binge
C) These substances are known to release chemicals into your brain that are
necessary for survival
D) These substances added flavor to the foods that prehistoric people were often
seeking out and consuming
"The Sinister Science of Irresistible Junk Food"
The article states that junk food companies are now responding to the growing
desire for healthier food choices. According to the information in the article,
what steps are companies taking to bring healthier food choices to people?
A) Choosing to use more natural flavors in foods such as garlic, onion, and
white pepper
B) Promoting more fresh food choices rather than frozen food choices
C) Putting more salt crystals on the inside of food rather than the outside of
food
D) Offering incentive programs for people that choose foods to eat that are low
in fat, sugar, and salt counts
"How to Fight Fair"
Conflict is unavoidable, but if you deal with it ________________, you'll be
happier and more confident.
A) quickly
B) constructively
C) aggressively
D) defensively
"How to Fight Fair"
You should avoid absolutes when resolving a conflict. Which of the following is
an example of an absolute?
A) sometimes
B) often
C) always
D) frequently
"How to Fight Fair"
A _________________ is when you've got an issue with an authority figure, but
you ignore it or keep quiet.
A) compromise
B) scared surrender
C) silent treatment
D) diplomat
"How to Fight Fair"
According to the article, your body language counts and matters when facing
conflict. Which of the following would most likely allow someone to feel more at
ease when you're talking with them about a problem?
A) Looking down at the floor when talking with them
B) Crossing your arms to show that you're not afraid of them
C) Clenching your fists to keep from lashing out
D) Maintaining eye contact with them to show that you're open to hearing the
other person's opinion
"How to Fight Fair"
The article states, "Her goal isn't to be right about why she's benched; it's to
subtly suggest that she deserves more time..." Using context clues, what does
the word "subtly" mean?
A) aggressively
B) delicately or gently
C) quickly
D) slowly
"Sick Season Survival Guide"
Which of these is the most effective way to boost your immune system?
A) drinking orange juice
B) getting lots of sleep
C) using antibacterial soap
D) taking immune boosters
"Sick Season Survival Guide"
You should stay home from school if you have a fever that's _______ or higher.
A) 100.4
B) 99.9
C) 102
D) 101.6
"Sick Season Survival Guide"
A __________ introduces your body to a virus so you can fight it off later.
A) booster
B) vaccination
C) pill
D) vitamin
"Sick Season Survival Guide"
Eating food with too much _________ can reduce your immune system's ability to
fight illness.