Question 1

Which word describes the author’s point of view toward students who are guilty of pseudo-working in Passage 1?

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Critical

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Aggressive

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Unenthusiastic

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Understanding

Question 2

What central idea about studying does the author express in Passage 1?

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Most students pseudo-work and end up wasting valuable time.

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Straight-A students know how to work harder than other students

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An all-night study session can help you catch up on school assignments.

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The only way to become a straight-A student is efficient study habits.

Question 3

What does the author cite in Passage 1 as evidence that supports the central idea?

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interviews from straight-A students

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more accurate scientific studies

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new opportunities in ways to study

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quotes from literary works

Question 4

Which sentence from Passage 2 provides context that supports the reader’s understanding of “The Pressure Cooker”?

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“You work well under pressure and when you finally do sit down to accomplish at ask, you can sit and work for hours.” (paragraph 17)

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“You always get things done, and almost always at the last minute.”(paragraph 16)

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“You sometimes use your ability to work under pressure as an excuse to procrastinate.” (paragraph 18)

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“In these times, you can be extremely focused and shut out the rest of the world in order to get done what needs to be done.” (paragraph 17)

Question 5

In Passage 1, paragraph 3, what kind of argument does Newport make? (think Ethos, logos, pathos)

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Logical

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Emotional

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Ethical

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Circular

Question 6

After reading Passage 2, what inference can the reader make?

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It is important to first know your personality type

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Discipline, responsibility, and motivation are important.

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Changing your study habits is very difficult.

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Being an early bird is the best personality type.

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