People fear wolves. While some of their fear is sensible, wolves actually have more to fear from people than people do from wolves. Although wolves are strong and fierce, wolf attacks on humans are very rare. In nearly all cases, they occur only when people provoke or corner wolves. People, on the other hand, have regularly baited and trapped wolves from the earliest of times. For various reasons, farmers, ranchers, and trappers in North America have all sought to reduce the wolf population. By 1950, there were almost no wolves left in the United States. Finally, in 1974, Congress granted gray wolves a protected status.
Identify TWO traits of narrative nonfiction text.
Descriptive writing
Mostly literal language
Personal perspectives
Exclusion of dialogue
Descriptive writing and personal perspectives
Iodine is an important micronutrient, a vitamin or mineral that is necessary for good health. It helps the body to produce hormones, helps babies develop in the womb, and is important to many other body processes. In 1924, iodine was added to salt to make up for a lack of public access to dairy foods and ocean fish, which are natural sources of iodine. The modern American diet, however, includes many processed foods that contain iodine. As a result, many salt manufacturers have stopped adding iodine to their products, a change that did not get much attention in the media. Some nutrition experts are concerned that people who still rely on table salt as a source of iodine will have an increase in disease caused by a diet lacking in the micronutrient. Only time will tell, as America moves into a new era where table salt is no longer a guaranteed source of iodine.
Identify TWO pieces of evidence the author uses to support the idea that taking iodine out of table salt might cause harm.
Iodine is an important micronutrient, a vitamin or mineral that is necessary for good health.
In 1924, iodine was added to salt to make up for a lack of public access to dairy foods.
Experts are concerned that people who still rely on table salt as a source of iodine will have an increase in disease caused by a diet lacking in the micronutrient.
The modern American diet, however, includes many processed foods that contain iodine.
Experts are concerned that people who still rely on table salt as a source of iodine will have an increase in disease caused by a diet lacking in the micronutrient.
The modern American diet, however, includes many processed foods that contain iodine.
Many jobs that we know today will someday be taken over by robotics. For example, you may have seen the self-checkout lanes at grocery stores. These machines do the jobs that people used to do, making many human cashiers obsolete. Even though they have some flaws, these machines have benefits as well. They can work without needing a paycheck, and they never get tired. Robots may break once in a while, but unlike humans, they never complain. Some people are worried about losing their jobs, but others are excited about all of the possibilities new technology might bring.
What is the meaning of the word obsolete?
no longer needed
determined
upset
missing
no longer needed
12B. What inference can be made based on this passage?
The author lost his job to a robot.
More jobs are being created to make up for the jobs robots are doing.
The author is in favor of robotics.
Robots are always better than humans.
The author is in favor of robotics.
Public libraries today offer free technology workshops, small business centers, and virtual access to e-books and digital materials. They also lend out unique items like musical instruments, kids’ toys, and gardening tools. They even offer free and discounted passes to local museums.
Which of the following can be inferred based on the information in the sentences above?
Libraries are working hard to remain relevant in the digital age by expanding their offerings.
Because most people read books on their phones or tablets, libraries are no longer necessary.
Libraries should charge patrons money so they can continue to offer a wide range of high-quality goods and services.
Because people prefer musical instruments to books, the library should switch its focus to music instead of literacy.
Libraries are working hard to remain relevant in the digital age by expanding their offerings.
A student is providing evidence to support the following central idea:
Roller coasters are designed by engineers who harness the power of physics to deliver an exhilarating experience for theme park enthusiasts.
Which statement provides the best evidence to support this central idea?
The fastest roller coaster in the world travels close to 150 miles per hour.
The first roller coaster was created in 1884 for a park in Coney Island, New York.
Fast-moving roller coasters are located in many countries all over the world.
Potential energy turns to kinetic energy as gravity pulls the roller coaster along the track.