Question 1

Which sentence in the third paragraph (sentences 7–12) is extraneous and should be deleted from the essay?

Accepted Answer

Sentence 8

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Sentence 12

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Sentence 9

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Sentence 7

Question 2

What is the most effective way to combine sentences 10 and 11?

Accepted Answer

Because they are so large, the mammoths likely would have struggled to climb out of the ravine in time to survive the sudden flooding.

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Because they are so large, the mammoths likely would have struggled climbing out of the ravine in time surviving the sudden flooding.

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Because they are so large, the mammoths likely would have struggled to climb out of the ravine in time, surviving the sudden flooding.

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Because they are so large, the mammoths likely would have struggled to climb out of the ravine in time, and to survive the sudden flooding.

Question 3

Zendaya would like to add another detail in the fifth paragraph (sentences 20–24).

Where is the best place to insert this sentence?

Accepted Answer

After sentence 23

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After sentence 20

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After sentence 22

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After sentence 24

Question 4

The pronoun in sentence 27 is unclear. Which word or phrase should replace them to create a more effective sentence?

Accepted Answer

Baylor students and scientists

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teenagers

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woolly mammoths

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other tourists

Question 5

Zendaya would like to add a concluding sentence to her essay that restates her thesis. Which sentence should she add at the end of her essay to accomplish this goal?

Accepted Answer

Though there is no conclusive evidence, with continued research, scientists hope that one day they will know the specific cause of why the mammoths perished.

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A complete skeleton of a woolly mammoth was recently discovered by a farmer in one of his fields in Michigan.

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The mystery of what happened to the woolly mammoths at Waco remains a total mystery to the researchers and everyone else.

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Waco has many other interesting places to visit such as the campus of Baylor University, Magnolia Market, and the Cameron Park Zoo.

Question 6

What is the most effective way to combine sentences 8 and 9?

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He would retell the stories he had heard to his young friends, simplifying the language and expressions so they could understand.

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He would retell the stories he had heard to his young friends, the language and expressions would be simpler and so they could understand.

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He would retell the stories he had heard to his young friends as the language and expressions were simplified by himself so that they could understand.

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He would retell the stories he had heard to his young friends and because the language and expressions would be simple they could understand.

Question 7

What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 12?

Accepted Answer

Lincoln utilized his knowledge of the writings of prominent figures as well as his developed storytelling skills to help shape his platform for president.

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To help shape his platform for president, Lincoln as well as utilized his knowledge of the writings of prominent figures and his developed storytelling skills.

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As well as his knowledge of the writings of prominent figures, Lincoln utilized to help shape his platform for president his developed storytelling skills.

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Lincoln utilized to help shape his platform his knowledge of the writings of prominent figures as well as his developed storytelling skills for president.

Question 8

Luka has included a redundant idea in the third paragraph (sentences 12–19). Which sentence should be deleted from the paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Sentence 14

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Sentence 15

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Sentence 13

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Sentence 16

Question 9

The word good is not the most effective word to use in sentence 31. Which word should replace good in the sentence?

Accepted Answer

positive

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appropriate

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charming

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necessary

Question 10

What change, if any, is needed in sentence 8?

Accepted Answer

Change Classified to classified

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Delete the comma after crystals

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Change translucent to transluscent

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No change is needed.

Question 11

What change should Jazmin make in sentence 11?

Accepted Answer

Change tektonic to tectonic

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Delete the comma after fault

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Change have shifted to have shifts

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Change break to brake

Question 12

What change should be made in sentence 19?

Accepted Answer

Change minerallogical to mineralogical

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Change exploring to explore

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Delete the comma after discovery

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Change them to it

Question 13

What is the correct way to write sentences 21 and 22?

Accepted Answer

If there is a shocking cave like this 980 feet below the surface of Mexico, then there could be more discoveries just like it in other parts of the world.

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If there is a shocking cave like this 980 feet below the surface of Mexico then there could be more discoveries, just like it, in other parts of the world.

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If there is a shocking cave like this: 980 feet below the surface of Mexico then there could be more discoveries just like it in other parts of the world.

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If there is a shocking cave like this 980 feet below the surface of Mexico; then there could be more discoveries just like it in other parts of the world.

Question 14

What change should Jazmin make in sentence 23?

Accepted Answer

Change dazzeling to dazzling

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Change have to has

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Delete the comma after eyes

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Change There are to There’s

Question 15

What change should be made in sentence 2?

Accepted Answer

Change responsability to responsibility

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Change can teach to taught

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Insert a colon after children

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Change to spend to spending

Question 16

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 9?

Accepted Answer

Insert a comma after WAF

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Change asked to ask

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No change is needed.

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Insert a comma after father

Question 17

How does sentence 18 need to be changed?

Accepted Answer

Change Adoption Certificate to adoption certificate

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Change depicting to depicted

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Change animals’ to animals

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Change sends to sending

Question 18

What change is needed in sentence 23?

Accepted Answer

Change the comma after programs to a semicolon

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Insert a comma after contributing

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Change others to them

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Change mission to missions

Question 19

Which word best describes the overall tone of the selection “Why I
Write Longhand”?

Accepted Answer

Reflective

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Playful

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Regretful

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Sarcastic

Question 20

In paragraph 4 of the selection “Why I Write Longhand,” the author supports the idea that he —

Accepted Answer

avoided facing the reality of his work habits

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usually chooses the simplest way to accomplish tasks

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is able to learn new skills and computer programs quickly

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was proud of his ability to master the use of high-tech tools

Question 21

In paragraph 11 of the selection “Why I Write Longhand,” why does the author describe evolving computer tools as “a multi-tentacled entity”?

Accepted Answer

His addiction to computer devices has become overwhelming.

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He believes that writers must pay attention to many things at once.

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He embraces the need for writers to multitask.

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His experiences designing computer games impact the way he views the world.

Question 22

In the selection “Why I Write Longhand,” which word is closest in meaning to exponentially as it is used in paragraph 1?

Accepted Answer

Rapidly

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Wonderfully

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Unexpectedly

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Silently

Question 23

Read this quotation from paragraph 9 of the selection “Why I Write Longhand.”

Why does the author use a metaphor in the quotation?

Accepted Answer

To highlight the difficulty in changing his habits

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To express the sense of anticipation about his future

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To show his fascination with technology

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To explain his awareness that he is not alone in his use of technology

Question 24

Based on paragraphs 5 and 6 of the selection “Why I Write Longhand,” what can be inferred about the author’s feelings

Accepted Answer

He is relieved that others agree with his beliefs.

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He is excited about trying new writing techniques.

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He is upset that he has wasted so much time.

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He is confused about which methods to use in planning his writing.

Question 25

Read paragraph 6 from the article “Paper Calendars Endure Despite the Digital Age.”

In paragraph 6, what does the word coexist mean?

Accepted Answer

Be present at the same time

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Have surprising results

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Encourage creative ideas

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Have multiple uses

Question 26

Read this quotation from paragraph 5 of the article “Paper Calendars Endure Despite the Digital Age.”

How does this quotation support the main idea of the article?

Accepted Answer

It provides specific reasons why paper planners remain popular

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It argues that consumers should buy a particular type of planner.

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It explains why people confuse planners with calendars.

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It shows that people’s purchasing behaviors are unpredictable.

Question 27

Which of these is the best summary of the article “Paper Calendars
Endure Despite the Digital Age”?

Accepted Answer

When digital calendars became widely available, many people anticipated that paper calendars would disappear. However, while the sales of some types of paper calendars have declined, the use of promotional and personal calendars has increased. Many people today use both digital and printed calendars.

Answer

Just as people worried about the end of the printed book when e-books became available, so too did they think paper calendars would go out of style. Paper calendars and planners are usually purchased at the end of the year. Some types have become more popular, but others have not.

Answer

The number of paper calendars found in homes has decreased slightly over the last few decades, although calendars that promote businesses are still used in advertising. In the last few years, sales of planners have gone up. Most people who own printed calendars display them in their kitchens.

Answer

Digital calendars have many uses, but they can end up being more annoying than helpful. Paper calendars, on the other hand, do not beep or send alerts. Desk pads and wall calendars are now less common than they once were, but consumers still purchase customizable planners.

Question 28

In paragraph 13 of the article “Paper Calendars Endure Despite
the Digital Age” why does the author include a quotation from a
Virginia Tech paper?

Accepted Answer

To show that some hypotheses can be wrong

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To prove that paper calendar use is an appropriate subject of study

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To demonstrate that his thoughts on the topic of calendar use are biased

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To suggest that there are problems with the research data

Question 29

Read this quotation from paragraph 10 of the article “Paper Calendars Endure Despite the Digital Age.”

Why does the author include the quotation?

Accepted Answer

To indicate that the information he presents may surprise some readers

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To emphasize that he remains skeptical about the popularity of calendars

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To show that he is qualified to discuss print and digital purchases

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To explain that people cannot draw conclusions about print versus digital products

Question 30

What conclusion can be drawn from paragraphs 14 through 16 of
the article “Paper Calendars Endure Despite the Digital Age”?

Accepted Answer

Promotional calendars are effective because the company’s name is on display year round.

Answer

It costs companies more to print and give away promotional calendars than they gain by doing so.

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Promotional calendars have increased in popularity because other forms of advertising have declined.

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It is more profitable for companies to advertise with promotional calendars than on television.

Question 31

Read these quotations from the selection and the article.

Both of these quotations support the idea that —

Accepted Answer

in some situations people still prefer products to electronic devices

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the choice of paper over digital products depends on the age of the consumer

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people give up easily when it is difficult to learn new skills on electronic devices

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digital devices will likely turn out to be a short-lived fad

Question 32

While the article “Paper Calendars Endure Despite the Digital Age” emphasizes economic aspects of paper versus digital products, the selection “Why I Write Longhand” focuses on —

Accepted Answer

describing the author’s personal experiences

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presenting helpful advice to other writers

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outlining the history of both paper and digital developments

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explaining the process of designing games using digital media

Question 33

Both the notebooks in paragraph 9 of the selection “Why I Write Longhand” and the planners in the article “Paper Calendars Endure Despite the Digital Age” are described as —

Accepted Answer

simpler to use than digital devices

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less expensive than computers

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useful only to certain jobs

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more difficult to find now than in the past

Question 34

Read this quotation from paragraph 4 of the selection “Why I Write Longhand.”

Which quotation from the article “Paper Calendars Endure Despite the Digital Age” expresses a similar idea?

Accepted Answer

“Having to open another tab, fire up another piece of software, or launch another app to access my calendar amounts to one more onscreen thing vying for my attention,” he wrote. (paragraph 9)

Answer

Jerome Roxton, president of Tru Art Advertising Calendars in Iowa City, Iowa, said traditional calendars remain popular because they combine aesthetics with utility. (paragraph 6)

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A 2008 paper from Virginia Tech, called “An Exploratory Study of Personal Calendar Use,” predicted the march of electronic calendars would be swift and inevitable. (paragraph 13)

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The kitchen remained the prime display location, with 75 percent of respondents saying they had a calendar there. (paragraph 12)

Question 35

In paragraph 5, what does the word meandered mean?

Accepted Answer

Roamed aimlessly

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Traveled frequently

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Gathered occasionally

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Stopped abruptly

Question 36

In paragraphs 8 through 12, what key idea is supported by the details of a forest bathing experience?

Accepted Answer

Forest guides support and assist with this process.

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It is necessary to breathe deeply to achieve a state of relaxation.

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The process of forest bathing is more effective than meditating.

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The colors and sights of the forest change when forest bathing.

Question 37

Which quotation from the article shows that forest bathing could have valuable effects?

Accepted Answer

There’s a growing body of evidence that the practice can help boost immunity and mood and help reduce stress. (paragraph 17)

Answer

The Association of Nature & Forest Therapy plans to train and certify about 250 new guides next year. (paragraph 16)

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It took me a few minutes to clear out the clutter in my brain, and tune in to the natural world. (paragraph 9)

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Most doctors these days agree that people younger than 60 should aim to keep their blood pressure under 140. (paragraph 20)

Question 38

How is the article “Forest Bathing” organized to develop the thesis?

Accepted Answer

By presenting a personal experience with forest bathing and reporting on studies that support the reasons for the effectiveness of that experience

Answer

By providing the reader with step-by-step instructions on how to achieve the objectives of forest bathing

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By explaining why people, from participants to practice providers, support further research to confirm the importance of forest bathing

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By describing how the practice of forest bathing began and has expanded to new areas in hopes that its results can be repeated and confirmed

Question 39

Which quotation best supports the thesis of the article?

Accepted Answer

“Medical researchers in Japan have studied forest bathing and have demonstrated several benefits to our health,” says Philip Barr. . . . (paragraph 17)

Answer

“I’m very impressed with the primary research done in Japan,” Barr says. (paragraph 21)

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“When you open your eyes, imagine you’re seeing the world for the very first time,” Choukas-Bradley told us. (paragraph 10)

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“It’s my hope that the health care system will include [forest therapy] into the range of services they reimburse for,” Clifford says. (paragraph 14)

Question 40

What is the most likely reason the author presents paragraphs 6 through 11 chronologically?

Accepted Answer

To illustrate the process of forest bathing and how the author’s view of it evolves

Answer

To elaborate on the skills that are developed through the experience of forest bathing

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To explain the ways forest bathing can be useful

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To provide reasons that forest bathing is essential

Question 41

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this article?

Accepted Answer

To describe the positive effects of forest bathing

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To persuade people to try forest bathing

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To emphasize the need for frequent forest bathing

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To explain the history of forest bathing

Question 42

Who is most likely the intended audience for this article?

Accepted Answer

People seeking stress-relieving practices

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Physicians who treat high blood pressure

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Wilderness guides with degrees in counseling

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Outdoor athletes who enjoy nature

Question 43

What is the best summary of paragraphs 18 through 23?

Accepted Answer

Research shows that there are health benefits associated with forest bathing. Walking in a forest can help reduce blood pressure and stress hormones. People who have significant stress in their lives may especially benefit from forest bathing.

Answer

Research suggests that forest bathing can lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones, and help people relax more. Medical researchers in Japan have conducted these studies.

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Philip Barr, a doctor at Duke University, notes that research conducted in Japan shows that forest bathing can improve one’s health. One study that focused on ways forest bathing is beneficial looked at walking in the forest compared to walking in a city.

Answer

Many doctors agree that young people should keep their blood pressure lower than 140. A study showed that people who walk in the forest are healthier than those who walk in the city.

Question 44

What is the meaning of virtuoso in line 26?

Accepted Answer

A skilled performer

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A popular student

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A young teacher

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A good person

Question 45

How does the poet’s use of sensory language in lines 4 through 6 help develop the idea of change over time?

Accepted Answer

By indicating that the shoe store is no longer as simple as it once was

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By suggesting that the shoe store is visited by several customers

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By emphasizing that the shoe store cannot keep up with modern trends

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By showing that the shoe store is too cluttered for business

Question 46

What do the parentheses in line 19 help the reader understand?

Accepted Answer

The speaker’s internal monologue

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The speaker’s main conflict

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The speaker’s relationship to the shoemaker

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The speaker’s feelings about the shoemaker

Question 47

Which event in the poem most directly contributes to the theme that the past cannot be revisited?

Accepted Answer

The closing of the door

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The shoemaker’s success

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The changes to the shoe-repair section

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The speaker’s memory of the shoemaker’s daughter

Question 48

What do the indentations throughout the poem help to convey?

Accepted Answer

The speaker’s current thoughts and interactions with the shoemaker

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The speaker’s desire to know more about the shoemaker’s life

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The speaker’s opinion about the shoemaker’s additions to the store

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The speaker’s reason for hesitating to interrupt the shoemaker

Question 49

Which lines from the poem best show the effects of the shoemaker’s efforts over time?

Accepted Answer

Well, he’s prospered,/no longer lives above the store. (lines 27–28)

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no more bald/than he was then, (lines 12–13)

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working a pair of pumps/back and forth with complete absorption, (lines 15–16)

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Nothing’s changed much, except the front/is a shoe store complete with fancy mirrors, (lines 3–4)

Question 50

How does the poet’s word choice in lines 1 and 2 contribute to the mood of the poem?

Accepted Answer

By establishing a sense of reflection

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By creating a feeling of gloom

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By highlighting an indifferent attitude

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By suggesting a sense of regret

Question 51

How does the setting of the shoe store contribute to a main theme of the poem?

Accepted Answer

By showing that change is inevitable

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By emphasizing the insecurities of the speaker

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By causing the speaker to eventually leave

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By establishing a mood of confidence

Question 52

Read this excerpt from lines 37 and 38 from the poem.

What can the reader infer about the speaker based on the excerpt from these lines?

Accepted Answer

The speaker trusts the shoemaker to repair his shoe.

Answer

The speaker is confused why the shoemaker does not offer him a ticket.

Answer

The speaker thinks it would be insulting to ask for a ticket.

Answer

The speaker understands that his shoe is not difficult to repair.

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