Question 1

Read this sentence from the selection. The author included this sentence most likely to show —

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why scientists are taking several different steps to protect the remaining yellow-spotted bell frogs

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that the yellow-spotted bell frogs can live only in zoos

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that the life span of the yellow-spotted bell frog is extremely short

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how scientists are trying to help the yellow-spotted bell frog by eliminating the chytrid fungus

Question 2

What is the most likely reason the author included paragraph 5 in the section “Rocks from Space”?

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To explain why scientists are interested in studying meteorites

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To demonstrate how technology can be used to help robots find meteorites

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To show that a few people hunt for meteorites every summer

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To describe how a meteorite falls from space onto an ice field

Question 3

The author included paragraph 8 most likely to explain —

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what can be done to preserve the pyramids

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why the pyramids are popular with tourists

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who is responsible for restoring the pyramids

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when tourists can visit the pyramids

Question 4

Jelissa included paragraph 2 in this e-mail message most likely to —

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share what she learned about the purpose of the project

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explain that her teacher asked her to research the project

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persuade her teammates to work at NASA in the future

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outline the specific details of her ideas for the project

Question 5

What is Jelissa’s main goal in writing this e-mail message?

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To convince her teammates that they should rethink their decision

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To relate her findings about the project to her teammates

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To describe how her teammates can use their skills

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To discuss the benefits of working together with her teammates

Question 6

The author included the section “How High Can We Go?” most likely to emphasize that —

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the ability to construct tall buildings has increased greatly over time

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the need for tall buildings has remained constant over time

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new technology and materials have lowered the cost of building tall buildings

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the designs commonly used in today’s tall buildings are complex

Question 7

The author includes the information in paragraph 1 most likely to —

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build the reader’s interest by presenting an improbable situation

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explain various reasons for writing about the topic

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cause the reader to reflect upon personal accomplishments

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present the most important information about the topic first

Question 8

The author wrote this selection most likely to —

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inform the reader about a photographer’s creation of living photographs

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persuade the reader to use a challenging method to create unique photographs

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explain the difficulties that can arise when photographing human subjects

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provide evidence of the patriotism that typically occurs during a war

Question 9

The author included paragraphs 1 and 2 most likely to —

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convey the excitement of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games

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explain where the Summer and Winter Olympic Games take place

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explain the characteristics of the athletes who participate in the Olympic Games

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provide information about the preparations for the opening ceremony of the OlympicGames

Question 10

The author wrote this selection most likely to —

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provide information about the origin of the Olympic symbol

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compare the modern Olympics with the ancient Olympics

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describe the requirements for participating in the Olympics

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explain why the Olympics would benefit from having a new symbol

Question 11

The author included paragraph 1 in the selection most likely to —

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provide background information about the home of the red crabs

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explain why Christmas Island is a perfect place for red crabs to live

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provide reasons for visiting Christmas Island during the red crab migration

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explain why it is important for the red crabs to reach the ocean

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