Question 1

The author includes the quotation in paragraph 16 primarily to substantiate the opinion that -

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Yankee Stadium remains a magical place even after major changes

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renovations made to Yankee Stadium in the 1970s were necessary

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baseball can no longer legitimately be considered the national pastime

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Crystal has matured since his first visit to Yankee Stadium

Question 2

From paragraph 9, the reader can infer that Crystal was -

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an incredibly dedicated baseball fan

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interested in baseball primarily as a way to please his father

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determined to be a professional baseball player

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not interested in a career as an actor when he was a teenager

Question 3

Which line provides the strongest evidence that Crystal gained the trust of his childhood hero?

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The Mick said on several occasions if anyone ever did produce a movie about him, he'd want it to be Crystal.

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Nearly a half-century after his first trip there, Yankee Stadium remains one of the most special places in Crystal's world.

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"I remember saying, 'Who's pitching today, Casey?' and he looked at me and said, 'You are, kid, suit up.'"

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The Mick's loooooong home run capped an extraordinary day for young Billy-a day that would change his life forever.

Question 4

Read this sentence from paragraph 16. In this sentence, the author is trying to show that Summitt -

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took on a role in women's sports that went beyond coaching

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frequently sought out opportunities to appear on television

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compromised her standards occasionally

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was able to pick and choose which teams to play

Question 5

Why does the author end the article with a quotation?

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To show how Pat Summitt will likely be remembered over time

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To suggest that Pat Summitt's accomplishments may soon be eclipsed

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To imply that female coaches will never win as many games as male coaches

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To provide an opinion that differs from those expressed in the rest of the article

Question 6

Which of these best summarizes the article?

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Through her determination to lead and succeed, Pat Summitt has become both a successful coach and an inspiration to female athletes. She applied the work ethic she learned as a child to her playing and coaching career, ultimately winning more games than any other college coach.

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Throughout her career, Pat Summitt has been an important figure in women's sports. Although it was difficult for her to face the discrimination directed at female players and coaches, she managed to have successful seasons at the University of Tennessee.

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Although Pat Summitt had been a very successful basketball coach for many years, her primary accomplishment came after she developed Alzheimer's disease. By refusing to hide her diagnosis from the public and vowing to continue coaching, she set a powerful example for others.

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The popularity of women's sports today is largely the result of the enactment of Title IX in 1972. Before that, female athletes like Pat Summitt had little funding or support for their teams. Pat Summitt's success is an example of how Title IX helped women athletes and coaches.

Question 7

Which sentence from the article suggests that Happy Feet may have become accustomed to living in captivity?

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But when they opened the door of the crate, the penguin showed no interest in leaving.

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The penguin slipped down the slide on his stomach, bottom first, she said.

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At first, conservation authorities said they would wait and let nature take its course with the penguin.

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And, perhaps befitting of a bird from the Internet age, those followers will be able to keep track of him for a while longer.

Question 8

The author's use of the nickname "Happy Feet" throughout the selection -

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makes the penguin seem to have a personality

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highlights the popularity of penguins

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reinforces the penguin's carefree nature

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emphasizes that the penguin has been tamed

Question 9

The author organizes this article by -

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describing the outcome of efforts to rescue a penguin, and then recounting how the penguin was saved

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explaining how a penguin became ill, and then interviewing the veterinarian who cared for the penguin

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comparing the life of a penguin in captivity with the life of a penguin in the wild

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presenting in chronological order the events that led to the penguin becoming a media celebrity

Question 10

In paragraph 36, the word 'inured' means -

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frightened

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sensitive

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reminded

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accustomed

Question 11

Why does Alejandro allow the old woman to stay in the clinic?

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He doesn't want to release her until the results of her blood test arrive.

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He doesn't trust the nursing home staff to know how to care for her.

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He assumes that the nursing home director has political connections.

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He wants to be present when the old woman's granddaughter arrives.

Question 12

Which line suggests that Alejandro is sensitive to the feelings of others?

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And she looks a lot worse than she did yesterday, he didn't say.

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Why an old lady would come to ski or practice extreme sports was beyond him.

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Dr. Alejandro Benetti shook his head in frustration.

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"Well, I know what kills them, and how to keep that from happening."

Question 13

Read paragraph 33.
The tone of this paragraph can best be described as -

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resigned

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admiring

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outraged

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hopeful

Question 14

What can the reader conclude from paragraph 1?

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The author is writing for readers who are potential volunteers.

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The author spends much of his time volunteering in hospitals.

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Aravind Eye Hospital prefers that the people who visit volunteer to help the patients.

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Aravind Eye Hospital has a large paid staff and doesn't depend heavily on its volunteers.

Question 15

The author organizes the selection by -

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summarizing his brief experience with Dr. V and citing some facts about the work of the eye hospital

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noting the improvements in Indian medical care since Dr. V began his practice and describing his plans for expanding into other countries

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comparing the work of the hospital with the work of other hospitals in India

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providing a chronological account of his volunteer activities at the hospital

Question 16

What does the author mean when he writes, "Dr. V is simultaneously the fellow villager that he once was, and continues to be, and the extraordinary healer he has become"?

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Despite his success and great importance, Dr. V remains humble.

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People have only recently become aware of Dr. V's extraordinary work.

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Dr. V's hospital is reminiscent of a village, and he is the leader

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It is remarkable that Dr. V functions as both a village leader and medical savior.

Question 17

Which of these is the best summary of the selection?

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The author spent one week volunteering at an eye hospital in India where thousands of patients regain their sight each year. He was deeply touched by the commitment of Dr. V and his staff to helping their patients. The experience seems to have influenced the author's own outlook on life.

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While visiting Dr. V at his hospital in India, the author discovered something surprising about the patients who are successfully treated for blindness there. It turns out that patients who undergo surgery at the eye hospital are far more likely to regain their sight if they believe in the possibility of a cure.

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Traditional treatments for blindness have not worked in India, a country where millions of people have lost their sight. Dr. V established the Aravind Eye Hospital, which has successfully treated many thousands of patients. After hearing about Dr. V's success, the author decided to visit the hospital and observe Dr. V's work in person.

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India was in the midst of an epidemic of preventable blindness. Fortunately, Dr. V has helped reverse this trend. By treating hundreds of thousands of patients every year, Dr. V and his staff at Aravind Eye Hospital have greatly reduced the incidence of blindness in India.

Question 18

Read this sentence from paragraph 1.
The descriptive language in this sentence emphasizes the -

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constant activity of skilled workers

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many different types of equipment used in bakeries

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difficult working conditions of bakery employees

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complicated process of making fresh baked goods

Question 19

The author establishes the cultural diversity of Hot Bread Kitchen by describing -

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the backgrounds of the employees

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the bakery's location at La Marqueta

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the courses offered to employees

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the bakery's development since 2008

Question 20

Which sentence best supports Rodriguez's claim that running Hot Bread Kitchen has been hard work?

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Overseeing daily operation of the place-and often rolling up her own shirtsleeves to pitch in-is 35-year-old founder and CEO Jessamyn Rodriguez.

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And while Rodriguez pursued her career in public service (which included stints with the Canadian government and the United Nations), that mental picture slowly fermented into reality.

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By blending her lifelong passion for social justice and great food, Rodriguez says she has created her dream job.

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Rodriguez launched the bakery in the small Brooklyn apartment she shared with roommates, hiring two immigrant women as her first bakers.

Question 21

Read this quotation from paragraph 1.
In this quotation, the author means that -

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people have built and control the unnatural world the animals in their care now inhabit

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people are responsible for properly feeding the animals in zoos

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zoos need to be designed to accommodate most of the world's animal species

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zoos should provide visitors with opportunities to feed and care for the animals

Question 22

What evidence does the author primarily use to support her message?

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Personal observation and reflection

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Facts about biodiversity

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Details about zoo practices

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Expert opinions and interviews

Question 23

The author includes the ideas in paragraphs 3 and 4 primarily to -

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explain why visitors to zoos often experience troubling emotions

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describe the zoo habitats of the animals that children most like to visit

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inform visitors to zoos how to behave when viewing the animals

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advocate for zoo programs that will provide more-stimulating activities for the animals

Question 24

Why does the author include an imaginary conversation with a wolf in paragraph 5?

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To suggest that animals are worthy of moral consideration

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To ridicule the behavior of zoo visitors who do not respect the animals

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To present a subtle argument for the improved treatment of animals

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To contrast the experience of animals in a zoo with that of wild animals

Question 25

Which of the following provides the best summary of the essay?

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Zoos provide meaningful opportunities for people to observe animals they might not otherwise see. However, seeing animals in captivity can be disheartening and can make people wonder whether the benefits of zoos outweigh the disadvantages.

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Zoos allow people the opportunity to observe wild animals at close range. Although these opportunities are beneficial to people, the animals in zoos live in unnatural habitats that restrict their movement and cause them permanent harm.

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Zoos exhibit the world's animals to millions of visitors every year. But since the animals' habitats do not provide the freedom and stimulation found in the wild, the animals often act in unnatural ways that are disturbing to the people observing them.

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Zoos give visitors a view of the world's animals in settings similar to their natural habitat. By providing care and food to these animals, zoos improve the survival chances for many species facing extinction in the wild.

Question 26

Which of these is the best summary of the article?

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Single-person households in the United States have become much more prevalent than many realize. Contrary to the views of some experts, however, this development does not signal growing isolation and social disintegration. Many find that living alone allows them to pursue happier and more socially active lives.

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While social scientists have long recognized that the number of people living alone has exploded, they have erred in interpreting the trend as a social problem. In fact, the growing number of households without children has improved the social fabric of the United States.

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The author's research into modern American domestic habits suggests that the rise in solo living has been misunderstood. In the past the nuclear family was the most common form of household, but this type of living arrangement did not necessarily lead to the greatest happiness. People today are decreasingly concerned with raising a family, and it is time policy makers begin to understand this trend.

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Many more people live alone today than in the past. Some researchers think this is a worrisome development, but their concern is misplaced. Because of modern technology, people often feel overwhelmed by their social networks and constant connectedness to others.

Question 27

In the article, the author mentions his own research in order to -

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cite further evidence that promotes a positive aspect of living alone

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explain why he chooses to live by himself

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demonstrate that research in favor of living alone is not valid

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detail the ways in which people who live alone spend their time

Question 28

Which word best describes the author's attitude in paragraph 4 toward researchers who express alarm at the growing popularity of solo living?

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Critical

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Aggressive

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Understanding

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Enthusiastic

Question 29

Which sentence best supports the author's belief that living alone is an appealing choice for many people?

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Today, in our age of digital media and ever expanding social networks, living alone can offer even greater benefits: the time and space for restorative solitude.

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The extraordinary rise of solitary living is the biggest social change that we've neglected to identify . . .

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Living alone, being alone and feeling lonely are hardly the same . . .

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The theme of declining communities entered popular culture with Bowling Alone, political scientist Robert D. Putnam's book, which was published in 2000.

Question 30

Which line suggests that seeing someone else yawn is not the only way to experience contagious yawning?

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As I did the research for this column, I noticed that nearly every article about yawning pointed out that just reading the article itself could make you yawn.

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Humans who are likely to be more empathetic also exhibit more contagious yawning, so maybe yawning is contagious between humans and dogs for similar reasons.

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Goldman points out that yawning has been observed in many species of vertebrates, including dogs, cats, chimpanzees, and birds.

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At extremely high temperatures, yawning again decreased, perhaps because yawns don't help when the temperature is too warm.

Question 31

The author uses an aside in paragraph 3 to -

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provide some humor

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supply additional information

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give an example

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criticize public speakers

Question 32

Why does the author say that yawning "isn't a very big problem"?

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To explain why there has been little research done on yawning

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To demonstrate that all studies of yawning have reached the same conclusion

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To argue the importance of studying the causes of yawning

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To suggest that studying yawning would be a waste of resources

Question 33

Which of these is the best summary of the article?

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Many species yawn, but the purpose served by yawning is still unknown. It is also unclear why yawning seems to be contagious. Researchers have offered various theories, such as yawning serves the purpose of cooling the brain or body or expressing empathy or mimicry. However, further studies are needed before yawning can be fully understood.

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Research has shown that yawning has been observed in many species of vertebrates. What is not clear is why this is so or what purpose yawning serves. While some researchers indicate yawning occurs to cool the brain, others dispute this hypothesis because of differences between humans and animals.

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Scientists have discovered one possible reason humans yawn. Studies indicate that we yawn to cool our brains. This cooling process is important because a cool brain functions more efficiently. However, this explanation is too simplistic to serve as the definitive answer.

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Yawning is contagious. When humans, or even dogs, see someone yawn, they often yawn, too. Studies have found, however, that when someone just pretends to yawn-moving his or her mouth but without making any of the gestures-people don't yawn in response. While more studies may be needed to explain this phenomenon, yawning isn't a very big problem

Question 34

By discussing the various people who use Little Free Libraries, the author -

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emphasizes the international appeal of Little Free Libraries

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clarifies the meanings of terms she uses

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presents opinions that contradict her own

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provides support from researchers who have studied Little Free Libraries

Question 35

In cultures around the world, the Little Free Libraries are -

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influencing people in positive ways

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replacing brick-and-mortar libraries

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stocked with books from large libraries

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supported by local governments

Question 36

From paragraph 14, the reader can infer that the author -

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appreciates the opportunity for discovery provided by Little Free Libraries

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enjoys reading books by international authors

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understands the limitations of Little Free Libraries

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thinks e-books fail to offer the same variety of topics as printed books do

Question 37

The author uses parentheses in paragraphs 10 and 14 to -

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insert her own asides into the article

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simplify difficult concepts in the article

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provide a counterargument to the article

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add credibility to the article

Question 38

The author organizes the selection by -

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presenting individual experiences from people around the world to provide a positive account of Little Free Libraries

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providing a chronological account of the development of Little Free Libraries

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comparing Little Free Libraries to brick-and-mortar libraries

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discussing the advantages and disadvantages of building Little Free Libraries in areas that have experienced natural disasters

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