Nonfiction Unit Test - 2017 - Hillary Cheaney | Library

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Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows. Dear Mayor Owen, Last year our neighborhood was hit over and over again by robbers. Our neighbors' homes were broken into, and our own car was stolen! Police Chief Nee came herself to our neighborhood to reassure us that the police department was going to help us. Soon we had several police cars patrolling our neighborhood 24 hours a day. I would like to suggest that you issue a special recognition to our police department and Chief Nee. Sincerely, Mr. Rex Harrison Why has Mr. Harrison developed such a positive bias toward the police department?

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Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows. Last month, the Tasty Yum Bakery closed its doors. Citing declining profits and increasing shipping costs, the 80-year-old bakery can no longer stay in business. Tasty Yum Bakery is best known for their fruit pies, cupcakes, and Spongies. Spongies are the best sponge cake ever, and the bakery would never be the same. Spongies will always remind me of my childhood. Reports have surfaced that rival bakery, Lil' Lissa Bakery, plan to purchase the Spongies recipe. Lil' Lissa spokespeople have refused to comment further. Which of the following statements from this passage shows the author's bias?

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Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows. Last Monday, I went to the Duncanville Public Library to vote in the national election. Much to my disgust, the first decision that I was required to make was whether I wanted my ballot in English or Spanish. I thought I had gone to vote for the president of the United States, not the president of Mexico. The Constitution is written in English. There is nothing in it that says ballots have to be written in foreign languages. The courts - even the Supreme Court, if necessary - need to put a stop to such practices. I didn't think that it was necessary to amend the Constitution to specify English only, but I have been proven wrong. When the author wrote this passage, he intended

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Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows. Only 17% of American children and 65% of American adults are overweight. One look at these statistics should make it clear to anybody that the U.S. has a weight problem. When most people talk about weight, they focus on what everybody can see. They look at the size and shape of a person's body. By doing this, they are not working to help overweight people lead healthier lives. They are insulting them. Such attacks on people's physical appearances do not make them want to live healthier lifestyles; rather, they often cause people to suffer from depression and low self-esteem. If you want to talk to somebody you love about his or her weight, don't tell him or her that you don't like the way his or her body looks. Tell that person that you care about him or her, and you want them to be as healthy as possible. The author most likely wrote this article to

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Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows. This year marked the twenty-seventh year of the annual Chicago Blues Festival. As in previous years, the music festival took place in Chicago's Grant Park. Performers, young and old, shared their variations on the blues with large audiences against a backdrop of skyscrapers. Multiple stages were set up throughout the park, in addition to a large selection of food and beverage vendors. As this year would have been the 100th birthday of blues legend Howlin' Wolf, the festival was dedicated to him. Though Howlin' Wolf was originally from Mississippi, his recording career was spent in Chicago. Alongside other legends such as Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, and Sonny Boy Williamson, Wolf is credited with developing the unique blues style that came to be known as Chicago Blues. What is the author's purpose in writing this article?

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Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows. Re: "Put academics first," by Bob Kirby, Wednesday Letters. Hey, Bob, I disagree with your opinion about high school sports and extracurricular activities. I think you're missing the bigger picture. What about enjoyment, involvement, and becoming a well-rounded person? What about life? High school is about a lot more than just academics. Not everybody achieves in the classroom - but many do well enough in class and then excel on the playing field. Student athletes have a better chance at gaining a scholarship to a college than "just" a good student. I am a football player at Bishop Lynch and have a 4.0 grade point average. However, I would prefer to be playing on the field than sitting in any class. My favorite high school memories will be of my friends on the football team, not my classmates in school. What is the author's purpose in writing this letter?

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Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows. What happened to music? At what point did it stop being music and begin being garbage that could be pumped into a person's ears? You might say, "What about R&B? There are people making good R&B music." I say, "Name one person, just one, and it better not be Justin Timberlake." I mean, seriously, are you going to tell me that "Cry Me a River" is as good of a song as Rockwell's "Somebody's Watching Me"? Timberlake's voice is terrible, the song's chorus is forgettable, and the beat sounds like it was made by a two-year-old. None of that can be said about "Somebody's Watching Me." What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

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Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows. When you are shopping online, be careful. When you buy items on a credit or debit card, you have to remember to be careful about to whom you give the information. You need to make sure that the Website you are buying from protects your personal information. Any reliable Website will have taken the proper steps to make sure that your information is kept from people who will misuse it. When the author wrote this passage, he intended to

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Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows. As I drove through the Sonoran Desert, I was struck by how beautiful everything was. I was speeding down the highway, looking west across the desert, as the sun snuck up behind me. There was just enough light to give a reddish-orange glow to the valley walls. The saguaro cacti cast shadows across the brush dotting the desert floor, and I watched as the saguaros lifted their arms to the sky. All of a sudden, heavy rain began to fall, and when it ended 20 minutes later, the saguaros were left to greedily drink up what little water they could get. What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

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Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows. TAIPEI (Reuters) - A food fight erupted in Taiwan's parliament on Tuesday. Lawmakers debating over a massive arms budget hurled their lunch boxes at each other. "You've got no shame!" screamed Chu Fong-chih at of the opposition Nationalist Party. She threw her take-out food at Chen Tsung-yi, a legislator from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party who backed the special budget. Chen responded by accusing Chu of sympathizing with Taiwan's arch-foe China and flinging his own lunch box at her. Taiwan's parliament is notorious for fistfights. Many lawmakers enjoy the media attention when scuffles break out. Chairs and shoes have also been known to fly across the chamber on occasion. The author most likely wrote this article

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Which of the following would be works that have been written to persuade the reader?

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Which of the following would be a work that has been written to inform the reader?

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Which of the following would be works that have been written to entertain the reader?

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In a _________________ nonfiction text structure, the author gives the reader a problem and then provides the reader with several ways to fix the problem.

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In a _________________ nonfiction text structure, the author discusses the similarities and differences between 2 or more pieces of nonfiction.

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In a _________________ nonfiction text structure, the author provides the reader with a beginning action and then informs the reader what resulted (or what the consequences were) of that action.

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First, Rhett was late getting to school. Then, he lost his homework. A few minutes later, the teacher asked him to clean out his desk. Now, Rhett thinks it will be a bad day. What kind of text structure does the passage follow?

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Read the following statements. Then, answer the question that follows the statements. It rained for the first few days of the camping trip. As a result, most of the campers were restless and wanted to go home. What kind of text structure do the above statements follow?

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Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows the passage. The city of Taylor has fifteen public swimming pools. In the past, plenty of lifeguard have been available for staffing the pools throughout the summer. Most of the lifeguards were teenagers out of school for the summer. This year, however, not enough lifeguards have signed up to work. The city has started asking healthy, retired people to be lifeguards. They will be trained by the city for free if they will agree to work 10 hours per week at a city pool. They will be paid $8 an hour for their work. What kind of text structure does the above passage follow?

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Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows the passage. Ivan headed to the grocery store. First, he walked down Smith Street. Second, he turned right onto Fitzhugh Street. Next, he headed up Greener, and then he took a right on Faulkner. Finally, he turned left onto Harrisburg Lane, where he arrived at the store. This passage follows what kind of text structure?

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Use the following recipe to help you answer the question below. 100% Parmesan Chicken Recipe - Makes 6 Servings Ingredients: -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts -2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine -1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese -1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs -1 teaspoon dried oregano -1 teaspoon parsley flakes -1/4 teaspoon paprika -1/4 teaspoon salt -1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit 2. Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray 3. Melt butter in a shallow dish. Mix remaining ingredients in another shallow dish 4. Dip chicken in melted butter or margarine 5. Then, coat chicken with dry ingredients 6. Place chicken in 13x9-inch baking dish 7. Bake 20-25 minutes or until juices of chicken run clear What should happen after dipping the chicken in margarine and adding the ingredients?

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Use the following recipe to help you answer the question below. 100% Parmesan Chicken Recipe - Makes 6 Servings Ingredients: -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts -2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine -1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese -1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs -1 teaspoon dried oregano -1 teaspoon parsley flakes -1/4 teaspoon paprika -1/4 teaspoon salt -1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit 2. Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray 3. Melt butter in a shallow dish. Mix remaining ingredients in another shallow dish 4. Dip chicken in melted butter or margarine 5. Then, coat chicken with dry ingredients 6. Place chicken in 13x9-inch baking dish 7. Bake 20-25 minutes or until juices of chicken run clear Why shouldn't the chicken be placed in the baking dish first?

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Read the following passage, and then answer the question that follows. The latest fad in school, Silly Bandz - colored, stretchy bracelets - are extremely popular among young children. Loudly colored items like these have always been popular among children. Strong colors get the children's attention easily. In fact, children like these bracelets because when taken off the wrist, they can take the form of animals. Many schools have banned Silly Bandz because they consider them distractions. School officials also claim that Silly Bandz can be shot like rubber bands. They also warn that wearing too many of them at once puts a person at the risk of cutting off blood circulation. How does the way this passage is organized help support the author's purpose in this passage?

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The main idea must always be written in what type of sentence?

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When identifying the main idea of a nonfiction piece, we always need to be sure that we have supporting details. What are supporting details?

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What are a few ways the reader can identify the main idea of a nonfiction piece?

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Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows. The beach is the best place to be in the summer. You can spend your days on the powdered sand enjoying the warm breeze. The coastline seems to go on forever, and you can walk along the edge with your toes in the water. Children play in the surf and jump over the shallow waves. The beach is a fun place for all ages. What is the main idea of this passage?

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Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows. Cats have amazing senses. They can see up to 6 times better than humans. Their hearing is much more sensitive than humans and dogs; they actually have 32 muscles that control their outer ear alone. Humans only have 6 muscles per ear. What is the main idea of the passage?

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Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows. The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone is the main attraction in Canyon Country. It is one of the most popular hiking areas in the park. It is formed over thousands of years of glacial activity and is about 20 mile long, half a mile wide, and nearly 1,000 feet deep. Thousands of visitors see it every year. What is the main idea of the passage?

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Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows. Glitter is an assortment of very small, flat, and reflective particles. When these particles are applied to surfaces, they each reflect light in different angles causing the surface to sparkle or glitter. Glitter is similar to, but smaller than, confetti or sequins. Glitter has been produced since prehistoric times from many different materials including mica, glass, and now plastic. What is the main idea of this passage?

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Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows. SpongeBob has a pet snail. His pet's name is Gary. Gary is a sea snail who lives with SpongeBob in their pineapple home. He eats almost anything. He has a prominent shell and red eyes. Sometimes Gary leaves a trail of slime behind him, and he meows like a cat. What is the main idea of this passage?

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Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows. In the early 17th century, some local candy maker created white sticks of candy in the shape of shepherds' crooks or canes to keep children quiet during ceremonies. The children were to keep quiet during scenes of the nativity in exchange for being given a candy cane. Soon after, the tradition of passing candy canes spread throughout Europe and the red and white striped candy we all love became popular. What is the main idea of the passage?

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Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows. Gum is one of the oldest candies in the whole wide world. Our ancestors actually chewed gum without even knowing that it was gum. Cavemen chewed on tree resin to clean their teeth and freshen their breath. During old times, some ancient people even combined sap from trees and wax from bees, forming the first recipe of what we now enjoy as chewing gum. What is the main idea of this passage?

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Use the "Heimlich Maneuver" instructional manual document in Canvas to answer the following question. You should perform the Heimlich Maneuver only in which of the following situations?

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Use the "Heimlich Maneuver" instructional manual document in Canvas to answer the following question. You should practice all of the following EXCEPT

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Use the "Heimlich Maneuver" instructional manual document in Canvas to answer the following question. Method 1 tells you to make a fist and __________ on the person's abdomen.

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Use the "Heimlich Maneuver" instructional manual document in Canvas to answer the following question. Method 1 needs to be performed

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Use the "Heimlich Maneuver" instructional manual document in Canvas to answer the following question. What emergency plan should you follow if you are alone and Method 1 DOES NOT work?

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Use the "Heimlich Maneuver" instructional manual document in Canvas to answer the following question. How should you push on an unconscious person's abdomen?

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Use the "Heimlich Maneuver" instructional manual document in Canvas to answer the following question. What is the purpose of performing the Heimlich maneuver on an unconscious person?

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Use the "Heimlich Maneuver" instructional manual document in Canvas to answer the following question. To help a child, you place the child over your lap and

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Use the "Heimlich Maneuver" instructional manual document in Canvas to answer the following question. What is the FIRST thing to do if you are alone and choking?

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Use the "Heimlich Maneuver" instructional manual document in Canvas to answer the following question. What is the MOST important idea you can take away from these instructions?

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excerpt from Astrolympics adapted from NASA The athletes that compete in the Olympics can do amazing things. They run faster, jump higher, and spin quicker than most of us ever will. Many of us are also in awe of what the universe has to offer. Astronomers have explored the heavens with their telescopes and come up with findings that are so fantastic it can be hard to believe they're real. What do Olympic athletes and objects in space have in common? The answer is matter in motion, often in extreme examples. Whether it is a human body moving at the fastest speeds possible or the debris from an exploded star blasting through space, the physics of that motion is, in many ways, the same. When something turns around an axis that doesn't move, we call this rotation. It can often be important—and interesting—to determine just how fast something spins. We call this rotational speed and it is measured as the number of rotations over a certain period of time. In the Olympic Games, athletes often need to rotate in order to compete in their sports. Gymnasts rotate their bodies during routines, ice skaters rotate during their spins, and aerial skiers perform rotations high in the air. How do the spinning accomplishments of these amazing athletes compare to other rotating things that we know about? Which sentence in the passage best states its central, or main, idea?

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Rolling Friction Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object. Friction occurs when a solid, liquid, or gaseous substance comes into contact with another substance. The result of friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object or substance. In other words, the motion of an object or substance slows down when there is friction. Friction converts kinetic energy (energy of motion) into heat. One type of friction is called rolling friction. Rolling friction is a restrictive force that slows the motion of a rolling ball. Rolling friction occurs when a round object rolls on a surface. This friction will cause the object to stop rolling eventually. The amount of friction produced depends on the material of the object and the makeup of the surface touching it. For example, a wooden bowling lane is oiled to reduce the amount of rolling friction that occurs when a bowling ball is thrown during a game. Otherwise, rolling friction might slow the ball enough to prevent it from knocking over any bowling pins. Which sentence best defines the main idea of the passage?

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How GPS Works adapted from NASA Humans have looked to the skies to find their way since ancient times. Ancient sailors used the constellations in the night sky to figure out where they were and where they were going. Today, all we need is a simple hand-held GPS (short for Global Positioning System) receiver to figure out exactly where we are anywhere in the world.But we still need objects high in the sky to figure out where we are and how we get to other places. Instead of stars, we use satellites. Over 30 navigation satellites are zipping around high above Earth. These satellites, along with the network that supports them, can tell us exactly where we are. GPS is a system. It's made up of three parts: satellites, ground stations, and receivers. Satellites act like the stars in constellations—we know where they are supposed to be at any given time. The ground stations use radar to make sure they are actually where we think they are. A receiver, like you might find in your phone or in your parents' car, is constantly listening for a signal from these satellites.The receiver figures out how far away it is from some of the satellites. Once the receiver calculates its distance from four or more satellites, it knows exactly where you are. Presto! From miles up in space, your location on the ground can be determined with incredible precision! Which sentence best states the central, or main, idea of the passage?

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Many Moons adapted from NASA Jupiter is the most massive planet in our solar system and has an enormous magnetic field. With four large moons and many smaller moons, Jupiter forms a kind of miniature solar system. Newly discovered moons of Jupiter are reported by astronomers and acknowledged with a temporary designation by the International Astronomical Union. Once their orbits are confirmed, they are included in Jupiter's large moon count. Not including the "temporary" moons, Jupiter has 53 total! Jupiter's four largest moons—Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto—were first observed by the astronomer Galileo Galilei in 1610 using an early version of the telescope. These four moons are known today as the Galilean satellites. Galileo would be astonished at what we have learned about these moons, largely from the NASA mission named for him: Io is the most volcanically active body in the solar system; Ganymede is the largest moon in the solar system and the only moon known to have its own magnetic field; and a liquid-water ocean with the ingredients for life may lie beneath the frozen crust of Europa, making it a tempting place to explore. Which sentence best states the central, or main, idea of the passage?

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The Spanish and North America For centuries, people from Europe came to North America to settle and explore. Different people had different reasons for coming to the New World. Many people from Spain came to North America for religious reasons. The Spanish came to North America to teach Native Americans about Christianity. As the Spanish explored, they built missions, which were small settlements run by the Catholic Church. The Spanish missions in North America had other purposes too. In many cases, the missions also served as military outposts. Many missions housed soldiers who protected the missions and kept order. The missions helped the Spanish control an area by preventing other countries from establishing colonies. Some missions from the 1800s are still standing today. Which sentence best defines the main idea of the passage?

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On Thursday, Sony Music chairman and chief executive Tommy Mottola announced he was leaving the company to start his own music label. Mottola built the careers of Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, and other superstars. He ends a 14-year relationship with Sony, though the new label is being created in partnership with Sony. Mottola joined the company in 1987, when it was CBS Records. (2) "I have been thinking about this new challenge for about a year," Mottola said. "I am ready to create a company that will become a blueprint for the music business in the coming years." (3) Mottola's new company has no name yet. Sony Music is expected to announce a replacement for Mottola within the next few days. (4) Last year, Mottola was involved in an embarrassing feud with Michael Jackson, one of Sony's biggest stars. Jackson was disappointed with below-average sales. He perceived a lack of promotion for his album, Invincible. He publicly accused Mottola of being a racist. Several black industry executives spoke in Mottola's defense. (5) One of Mottola's biggest successes was Mariah Carey. He signed the unknown singer when he was president of Columbia Records. Carey debuted in 1990. She went on to sell over 50 million albums in her career. Carey and Mottola wed in 1993 and split up after four years. She left Columbia in 2001, claiming dissatisfaction with the promotion of her music. (6) Jennifer Lopez was another artist who benefitted from Mottola's marketing skills. She was only known as an actress and dancer, not a singer, when Mottola signed her. All of her releases have sold at least 1 million copies. (7) In recent months, Mottola has begun marketing strategies to link Sony's superstars with brands to boost sales. For example, Dion will be featured in ads for Chrysler. Destiny's Child lead singer Beyonce Knowles is the new pitchwoman for Pepsi. Paragraphs 5 and 6 are mostly about

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On Thursday, Sony Music chairman and chief executive Tommy Mottola announced he was leaving the company to start his own music label. Mottola built the careers of Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, and other superstars. He ends a 14-year relationship with Sony, though the new label is being created in partnership with Sony. Mottola joined the company in 1987, when it was CBS Records. (2) "I have been thinking about this new challenge for about a year," Mottola said. "I am ready to create a company that will become a blueprint for the music business in the coming years." (3) Mottola's new company has no name yet. Sony Music is expected to announce a replacement for Mottola within the next few days. (4) Last year, Mottola was involved in an embarrassing feud with Michael Jackson, one of Sony's biggest stars. Jackson was disappointed with below-average sales. He perceived a lack of promotion for his album, Invincible. He publicly accused Mottola of being a racist. Several black industry executives spoke in Mottola's defense. (5) One of Mottola's biggest successes was Mariah Carey. He signed the unknown singer when he was president of Columbia Records. Carey debuted in 1990. She went on to sell over 50 million albums in her career. Carey and Mottola wed in 1993 and split up after four years. She left Columbia in 2001, claiming dissatisfaction with the promotion of her music. (6) Jennifer Lopez was another artist who benefitted from Mottola's marketing skills. She was only known as an actress and dancer, not a singer, when Mottola signed her. All of her releases have sold at least 1 million copies. (7) In recent months, Mottola has begun marketing strategies to link Sony's superstars with brands to boost sales. For example, Dion will be featured in ads for Chrysler. Destiny's Child lead singer Beyonce Knowles is the new pitchwoman for Pepsi. What is the main idea presented in this article?

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On Tuesday, President Obama chose John McHugh to be the next Secretary of the Army. McHugh is a Republican. His nomination shows that Obama continues to want members of other political parties in some of the administration's most important jobs. President Obama said that McHugh “will ensure that our soldiers are trained and equipped to meet the challenges and threats of our time." The president values different opinions in his administration. He kept Robert Gates as Secretary of Defense. McHugh joins Gates as Republicans in important positions dealing with the nation's military. McHugh has not agreed with several of Obama's policies. He did not agree with cuts Obama wanted to make in military budgets. McHugh's appointment shows that Obama values his judgment. The president must believe that McHugh will provide him with an important point of view. Which sentence from the passage best describes the main idea of the third paragraph?

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Dear Editor, Who can be in favor of folks running red lights? No one. But before we legalize cameras at red lights, let's look at a much simpler plan: On intersections where there's a problem, make the yellow signal one second longer. People will see the yellow light sooner and have more time to stop instead of trying to "beat the light." Then continue to keep statistics and see if accidents go down. What will happen if the law passes that allows the use of hidden video cameras at traffic lights? The companies that sell the cameras will approach cities and offer to install the cameras for free, in exchange for a percentage of the ticket proceeds. And by the way, the companies that sell the cameras will require that the yellow lights be shortened on intersections where the cameras are installed. The first paragraph of the letter is mostly about

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Because severe storms are fairly common in the United States during the springtime and because most people are not affected too greatly by them, people often ignore important warnings and instructions during severe storms. Some people hear the tornado siren screaming and think of the other times it sounded without any serious danger. Naturally, after a few “false” alarms, they just begin ignoring the siren altogether. Unfortunately, that is the exact wrong thing to do. Sure, most of the time the worst of the severe weather will affect someone else. This might not always be true. If tornadoes affect your area, you need to have supplies and a plan to ensure your safety. All you need to remember are a few important things. You and your family should know the safest place in your house to be during a tornado. Unless you have a basement or a cellar, the safest place will usually be an inner room, closet, or hallway without any windows. Take some blankets, a couple gallons of water, a flashlight, a battery-operated radio for weather updates, and a first-aid kit with you. It’s also handy if your cell phone is fully charged. If you live in a trailer or a mobile home, get out and find a more secure place to ride out the storm. Do not try to outrun a tornado in your car. Seek shelter in a stable building. Oftentimes, there will be a community center or school nearby that has been appointed for just such emergencies. If you are caught outdoors, try to get inside quickly. If it is impossible to get inside, try to find a low-lying place, such as a ditch, lie face-down, and cover your head. It may seem like a lot of trouble for a storm that seems never to hit you, but getting caught in a severe storm is one of those times that the old saying rings especially true: You are better off safe than sorry. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph?

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Because severe storms are fairly common in the United States during the springtime and because most people are not affected too greatly by them, people often ignore important warnings and instructions during severe storms. Some people hear the tornado siren screaming and think of the other times it sounded without any serious danger. Naturally, after a few “false” alarms, they just begin ignoring the siren altogether. Unfortunately, that is the exact wrong thing to do. Sure, most of the time the worst of the severe weather will affect someone else. This might not always be true. If tornadoes affect your area, you need to have supplies and a plan to ensure your safety. All you need to remember are a few important things. You and your family should know the safest place in your house to be during a tornado. Unless you have a basement or a cellar, the safest place will usually be an inner room, closet, or hallway without any windows. Take some blankets, a couple gallons of water, a flashlight, a battery-operated radio for weather updates, and a first-aid kit with you. It’s also handy if your cell phone is fully charged. If you live in a trailer or a mobile home, get out and find a more secure place to ride out the storm. Do not try to outrun a tornado in your car. Seek shelter in a stable building. Oftentimes, there will be a community center or school nearby that has been appointed for just such emergencies. If you are caught outdoors, try to get inside quickly. If it is impossible to get inside, try to find a low-lying place, such as a ditch, lie face-down, and cover your head. It may seem like a lot of trouble for a storm that seems never to hit you, but getting caught in a severe storm is one of those times that the old saying rings especially true: You are better off safe than sorry. The third paragraph is mostly about

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Because severe storms are fairly common in the United States during the springtime and because most people are not affected too greatly by them, people often ignore important warnings and instructions during severe storms. Some people hear the tornado siren screaming and think of the other times it sounded without any serious danger. Naturally, after a few “false” alarms, they just begin ignoring the siren altogether. Unfortunately, that is the exact wrong thing to do. Sure, most of the time the worst of the severe weather will affect someone else. This might not always be true. If tornadoes affect your area, you need to have supplies and a plan to ensure your safety. All you need to remember are a few important things. You and your family should know the safest place in your house to be during a tornado. Unless you have a basement or a cellar, the safest place will usually be an inner room, closet, or hallway without any windows. Take some blankets, a couple gallons of water, a flashlight, a battery-operated radio for weather updates, and a first-aid kit with you. It’s also handy if your cell phone is fully charged. If you live in a trailer or a mobile home, get out and find a more secure place to ride out the storm. Do not try to outrun a tornado in your car. Seek shelter in a stable building. Oftentimes, there will be a community center or school nearby that has been appointed for just such emergencies. If you are caught outdoors, try to get inside quickly. If it is impossible to get inside, try to find a low-lying place, such as a ditch, lie face-down, and cover your head. It may seem like a lot of trouble for a storm that seems never to hit you, but getting caught in a severe storm is one of those times that the old saying rings especially true: You are better off safe than sorry. Which of the following sentences from the article supports the main idea that it is important to know what to do in case of a severe storm?