QUESTION 1
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Read this passage from the article "The Making of Chicano Park":
Barrio Logan is near downtown San Diego, California. It has been a Mexican American community for many years. In the 1960s, the state took an area of Barrio Logan to build a highway. People had to move. In return, the city promised to build a park under the Coronado Bridge.
In 1970, the city took back that promise. The people of Barrio Logan were upset. Then they got to work. They took over the land for 12 days. They blocked work crews. They stood in front of bulldozers. And they won! The city agreed to build Chicano Park. Today, the park contains colorful murals that tell stories of Mexican American history.
List at least one problem and solution in the text. Write your answer here. Click SUBMIT when you are done.
Problem: The state took an area of Barrio Logan to build a highway, forcing people to move.
Solution: The city promised to build a park under the Coronado Bridge as compensation.
QUESTION 2
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Read this passage from an article titled "Thrills and Chills":
A lot of people love to be scared. Some like scary rides or skydiving. Others go to haunted houses or monster movies. Why do people go out of their way to get a fright? Experts say that, for some people, looking for thrills makes sense. Fear is the emotion we feel when we are in danger. It causes chemicals to flow through the body. As a result, our hearts beat faster. We sweat. We feel alert. Those reactions helped people stay alive long ago. If they saw a hungry wild animal, for example, they would be ready to fight or run away.
List at least one cause and one effect described in the text. Write your answer here. Click SUBMIT when you are done.
Cause: People seeking thrills and excitement.
Effect: The body's reaction to fear, including increased heart rate, sweating, and heightened alertness.