Hollywood movies originated without sound, and silent movies told stories using visuals only. Eventually, background music was added to create feelings of suspense, melancholy, or romance, but there were no lines of dialogue spoken aloud by actors. As microphone technology improved, the stage was set to add dialogue, and this is when the role of the Foley artist became so important. The movie industry is now known for creating more than silent movies, and Foley artists are part of that industry's work in elevating the viewers' senses. The term Foley artist is named after Jack Foley, an innovator in the realm of sound effects. His vision paved the way for sound to be included in the world of movies and added the dimension that what our eyes miss, our ears will pick up.
2. What is the central idea of the excerpt?
(1 point)
Responses
Improvements in microphones allowed Foley artists to record dialogue for movies.
Improvements in microphones allowed Foley artists to record dialogue for movies.
Silent movies relied on visuals to tell the story.
Silent movies relied on visuals to tell the story.
Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound.
Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound.
Jack Foley pioneered the use of sound effects in movies.
The underlined phrase "figuring that if he caught the next one, he should get there just in time" shows a cause and effect interaction.
The primary text structure used in the sentences is problem and solution.
In the context, the word "makeshift" means temporary.
Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound.
3. Which detail best supports the idea that Foley artists have enhanced the experience of watching movies?
(1 point)
Responses
Foley artists entered the movie industry in the middle of the twentieth century.
Foley artists entered the movie industry in the middle of the twentieth century.
Foley artists are named after innovator Jack Foley.
Foley artists are named after innovator Jack Foley.
Foley artists use technology such as microphones.
Foley artists use technology such as microphones.
Foley artists create sounds that are added to the images in movies.
Foley artists create sounds that are added to the images in movies.
Question 4
Use the paragraph below to answer the question.
The hills and canyons of California provide all three of a wildfire’s needs in abundance. Dry brush and small shrubs and trees encircle the towns. Santa Ana winds blow steadily. The winds pick up twigs or small embers and carry them miles away. Dry lightning is a common occurrence, too, and tourists’ campfires, broken electric lines, or even dropped cigarettes can spark a fire.
4. Which is the best summary of the information in this paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
Towns in California are surrounded by natural plants, such as trees and shrubs.
Towns in California are surrounded by natural plants, such as trees and shrubs.
California weather is usually windy with the occasional dry lightning storm.
California weather is usually windy with the occasional dry lightning storm.
California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.
California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.
Some tourists cause wildfires while camping and sightseeing in California.
Some tourists cause wildfires while camping and sightseeing in California.
Question 5
5. An objective summary conveys the central idea of the text.(1 point)
Responses
True
True
False
False
Question 6
Use the sentences to answer the question below.
The official population of some states increased, while the populations of others decreased. As a result, the number of U.S. representatives allocated to these states changed.
6. What type of interaction does the underlined phrase show?
(1 point)
Responses
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
chronological
chronological
cause and effect
cause and effect
problem and solution
problem and solution
Question 7
Use the sentences to answer the question below.
No matter what he tried, Tom could not get his car to start. He had to figure out another way to get to work. He quickly decided to take the bus, figuring that if he caught the next one, he should get there just in time.
7. What is the primary text structure used in these sentences?
(1 point)
Responses
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
problem and solution
problem and solution
order of importance
order of importance
steps in a process
steps in a process
Question 8
Use the paragraph to answer the question below.
It was too cold to play outside in the treehouse, so the boys decided to play in the living room instead with a makeshift fort they built out of old cardboard boxes. It wasn't very sturdy and collapsed at the end of the day, but they had a great time playing in it all afternoon.
8. What does the word makeshift mean in this context?
(1 point)
Responses
spacious
spacious
complicated
complicated
cozy
cozy
temporary
temporary
Question 9
Use the paragraph to answer the question below.
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.
9. What saved the gray wolf population of North America?
(1 point)
Responses
Congress granted gray wolves protected status.
Congress granted gray wolves protected status.
People avoided gray wolves out of fear.
People avoided gray wolves out of fear.
Gray wolves became strong and fierce.
Gray wolves became strong and fierce.
People stopped baiting and trapping gray wolves.
People stopped baiting and trapping gray wolves.
Question 10
10. Identify TWO traits of narrative nonfiction text.
(2 points)
Responses
Descriptive writing
Descriptive writing
Mostly literal language
Mostly literal language
Personal perspectives
Personal perspectives
Exclusion of dialogue
Exclusion of dialogue
Question 11
Use the paragraph to answer the question below.
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.
11. Identify TWO pieces of evidence the author uses to support the idea that taking iodine out of table salt might cause harm.
(2 points)
Responses
Iodine is an important micronutrient, a vitamin or mineral that is necessary for good health.
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.
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.
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.
The modern American diet, however, includes many processed foods that contain iodine.
Question 12
Use the paragraph to answer the following two questions below.
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.
12A. What is the meaning of the word obsolete?
(1 point)
Responses
no longer needed
no longer needed
determined
determined
upset
upset
missing
missing
no longer needed
3. Which detail best supports the idea that Foley artists have enhanced the experience of watching movies?
(1 point)
Responses
Foley artists entered the movie industry in the middle of the twentieth century.
Foley artists entered the movie industry in the middle of the twentieth century.
Foley artists are named after innovator Jack Foley.
Foley artists are named after innovator Jack Foley.
Foley artists use technology such as microphones.
Foley artists use technology such as microphones.
Foley artists create sounds that are added to the images in movies.
Foley artists create sounds that are added to the images in movies.
QUESTION 2
Use the paragraph below to answer the question.
The hills and canyons of California provide all three of a wildfire’s needs in abundance. Dry brush and small shrubs and trees encircle the towns. Santa Ana winds blow steadily. The winds pick up twigs or small embers and carry them miles away. Dry lightning is a common occurrence, too, and tourists’ campfires, broken electric lines, or even dropped cigarettes can spark a fire.
4. Which is the best summary of the information in this paragraph?
Towns in California are surrounded by natural plants, such as trees and shrubs.
Towns in California are surrounded by natural plants, such as trees and shrubs.
California weather is usually windy with the occasional dry lightning storm.
California weather is usually windy with the occasional dry lightning storm.
California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.
California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.
Some tourists cause wildfires while camping and sightseeing in California.
Some tourists cause wildfires while camping and sightseeing in California.
Question 5
5. An objective summary conveys the central idea of the text.(1 point)
Responses
True
True
False
False
Foley artists create sounds that are added to the images in movies. The best summary of the information in the paragraph about wildfires in California is that California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities. An objective summary does convey the central idea of the text. So the correct answers are:
3. Foley artists create sounds that are added to the images in movies.
4. California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.
5. True
6. What type of interaction does the underlined phrase show?
(1 point)
Responses
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
chronological
chronological
cause and effect
cause and effect
problem and solution
problem and solution
Question 7
Use the sentences to answer the question below.
No matter what he tried, Tom could not get his car to start. He had to figure out another way to get to work. He quickly decided to take the bus, figuring that if he caught the next one, he should get there just in time.
QUESTION 2
7. What is the primary text structure used in these sentences?
(1 point)
Responses
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
problem and solution
problem and solution
order of importance
order of importance
steps in a process
steps in a process
Use the paragraph to answer the question below.
It was too cold to play outside in the treehouse, so the boys decided to play in the living room instead with a makeshift fort they built out of old cardboard boxes. It wasn't very sturdy and collapsed at the end of the day, but they had a great time playing in it all afternoon.
QUESTION 3
8. What does the word makeshift mean in this context?
(1 point)
Responses
spacious
spacious
complicated
complicated
cozy
cozy
temporary
temporary
Use the paragraph to answer the question below.
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.
9. What saved the gray wolf population of North America?
(1 point)
Responses
Congress granted gray wolves protected status.
Congress granted gray wolves protected status.
People avoided gray wolves out of fear.
People avoided gray wolves out of fear.
Gray wolves became strong and fierce.
Gray wolves became strong and fierce.
People stopped baiting and trapping gray wolves.
People stopped baiting and trapping gray wolves.
QUESTION 2
10. Identify TWO traits of narrative nonfiction text.
(2 points)
Responses
Descriptive writing
Descriptive writing
Mostly literal language
Mostly literal language
Personal perspectives
Personal perspectives
Exclusion of dialogue
Exclusion of dialogue
QUESTION 3
Use the paragraph to answer the question below.
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.
11. Identify TWO pieces of evidence the author uses to support the idea that taking iodine out of table salt might cause harm.
(2 points)
Responses
Iodine is an important micronutrient, a vitamin or mineral that is necessary for good health.
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.
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.
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.
The modern American diet, however, includes many processed foods that contain iodine.
The gray wolf population of North America was saved when Congress granted gray wolves protected status.
Two traits of narrative nonfiction text are descriptive writing and personal perspectives.
Two pieces of evidence the author uses to support the idea that taking iodine out of table salt might cause harm are the statement that iodine is an important micronutrient necessary for good health, and the mention of experts' concerns about the increasing disease caused by a diet lacking in iodine.
12B. What inference can be made based on this passage?(1 point)
Responses
The author is in favor of robotics.
The author is in favor of robotics.
Robots are always better than humans.
Robots are always better than humans.
More jobs are being created to make up for the jobs robots are doing.
More jobs are being created to make up for the jobs robots are doing.
The author lost his job to a robot.
The author lost his job to a robot.
Question 14
Use the sentences to answer the question.
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.
13. Which of the following can be inferred based on the information in the sentences above?
(1 point)
Responses
Libraries are working hard to remain relevant in the digital age by expanding their offerings.
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.
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.
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.
Because people prefer musical instruments to books, the library should switch its focus to music instead of literacy.
Question 15
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.
14. Which statement provides the best evidence to support this central idea?
(1 point)
Responses
The fastest roller coaster in the world travels close to 150 miles per hour.
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.
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.
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.
Potential energy turns to kinetic energy as gravity pulls the roller coaster along the track.
Question 16
15. Which option describes an interaction in a text that you might analyze?
(1 point)
Responses
a notable difference between people, things, events, and ideas
a notable difference between people, things, events, and ideas
statistical evidence such as data from a scientific experiment
statistical evidence such as data from a scientific experiment
the effect that one person, thing, event, or idea has on another
the effect that one person, thing, event, or idea has on another
a significant similarity between people, things, events, or ideas
a significant similarity between people, things, events, or ideas
Question 17
Use the paragraph to answer the question below.
Yellowstone National Park was founded in 1872. It covers nearly 3,500 square miles of wilderness and contains many unusual geological features. The park is home to large populations of mammals, including bison and elk. For years, the elk population grew rapidly until the reintroduction of wolves to the park in 1995.
16. Which sentence from the comparison describes an interaction?
(1 point)
Responses
The park is home to large populations of mammals, including bison and elk.
The park is home to large populations of mammals, including bison and elk.
It covers nearly 3,500 square miles of wilderness and contains many unusual geological features.
It covers nearly 3,500 square miles of wilderness and contains many unusual geological features.
Yellowstone National Park was founded in 1872.
Yellowstone National Park was founded in 1872.
For years, the elk population grew rapidly until the reintroduction of wolves to the park in 1995.
For years, the elk population grew rapidly until the reintroduction of wolves to the park in 1995.
Question 18
17. In which type of interaction are you most likely to use the transitional phrase "so that"?(1 point)
Responses
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
problem and solution
problem and solution
cause and effect
cause and effect
systems thinking
systems thinking
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