Question 1

Read this sentence from paragraph 15. The author makes this statement to suggest that -

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she really isn't very different from other people

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people should prepare themselves for becoming deaf

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she was fortunate to have developed her disability at a young age

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disabilities are affecting people with increasing frequency

Question 2

In paragraph 9, the author suggests that when she started using a hearing aid, she -

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experienced a sense of loss

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felt better prepared for job interviews

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was embarrassed about wearing it

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was able to enjoy watching television

Question 3

Read this sentence from paragraph 3. In this sentence, the author admits that -

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her quest would be more difficult than she had thought

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acting was not as much fun as it had once seemed

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it was time to start thinking about a different career

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Hollywood directors didn't think she had much talent

Question 4

In paragraph 2, the author suggests that -

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failing would be acceptable as long as she had made the effort to succeed

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life in Hollywood was made more difficult by pressure from her family

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she knew she would become a successful actress as long as she worked hard

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it would have been wise to have gotten a good job before pursuing her dream

Question 5

In paragraphs 3 and 4, what kind of argument is the author making?

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Logical

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Ethical

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Circular

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Emotional

Question 6

Paragraph 14 provides support for the author's claim that -

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society as a whole suffers when children assume they will benefit from doing very little

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trophy and award sales have become a multibillion-dollar industry

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adults are responsible for monitoring the learning and emotional development of children

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children and parents alike expect trophies and prizes for doing their best

Question 7

Which quotation challenges the idea that children need constant praise?

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In life, "you're going to lose more often than you win, even if you're good at something," Ms.Twengetoldme. "You'vegot to getusedtothattokeep going."

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Today, participation trophies and prizes are almost a given, as children are constantly assured that they are winners.

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Carol Dweck, a psychology professor at Stanford University, found that kids respond positively to praise; they enjoy hearing that they're talented, smart and so on.

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In recent eye-tracking experiments by the researchers Bradley Morris and Shannon Zentall, kids were asked to draw pictures.

Question 8

What evidence does the author provide to support the claims he makes in paragraphs 5 through 7?

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Personal anecdotes and opinions of experts who have studied the Internet

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Results of opinion polls about Internet use

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Scientific studies and statistics about Internet use

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Historical facts regarding the effects of television and the Internet

Question 9

In the article, paragraph 15 functions as -

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evidence to support a point made in paragraph 13

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historical context to allow the reader to understand the article's setting

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a personal anecdote that illustrates an idea in paragraph 14

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a restatement of the author's main argument

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