Trimester One Final Study Guide

Rocker snowboards have a reverse camber, and this banana shape is less likely to catch an edge.

Which phrase should the writer insert in the sentence to improve its clarity?

• meaning they touch the snow only in the middle of the board

• a technology that has recently emerged in the snowboarding world

• something snowboarders who enjoy riding in the parks will appreciate

• an innovative and overdue technology for snowboarding professionals

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The writer wants to change the sentence "NASA was silly to make that decision" to make it more fair and objective. Revise the sentence for the writer.

• It was smart decision for NASA to make.

• It was an unkind decision for NASA to make.

• It was an intelligent decision for NASA to make.

• It was an unwise decision for NASA to make.

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Read this story a student wrote about a fishing experience and answer the question that follows.

(1) I can still remember the first time I went fishing with my uncle. (2) After we'd sat in the boat for an eternity, I felt a tug on my line. (3) My uncle helped me reel it in, and I held up a scaly, dripping walleye on my line. (4) My uncle said I could decide what to do with it. (5) I could tell that the fish wanted to be free, so I decided to let it go. (6) I felt good when the fish swam away.

Which sentence should the student substitute for the sixth sentence to best convey a clear, vivid picture of the experience?

• As the fish quickly swam away, I felt like I had done something really good to help it.

• It felt especially good to watch the fish go back into its home in the beautiful lake and be free again.

• Contentment washed over me as we watched its silvery body disappear into the dark depths of the lake.

• The fish happily swam away from the boat back into the lake, and I was happy that it was free to live its life.

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When I saw a wolf pack in Yellowstone National Park a few years ago, I decided to learn more about them. I talked with scientists at Yellowstone who were concerned that wolves could be hunted in Montana outside the park. They explained that after the wolves returned to the park, the elk population decreased, more brush began to grow, and other species such as beavers came back to the park. The scientists firmly believe that the wolves are critical to the health of the Yellowstone ecosystem. Later I talked with some ranchers and guides outside of Yellowstone. The ranchers are committed to protecting their herds. They explained that the wolves are numerous enough that they're targeting calves and even adult cows. The guides explained that since there are fewer elk, fewer hunters now come to Montana, and the guides are losing business. I told them that there must be an answer to the wolf issue. What steps can we take to solve the problem and acknowledge everyone's concerns?

Choose the sentence that would best conclude the paragraph

• The first thing to do would be to invite all concerned parties to a meeting so that they can begin to outline their specific views.

• Environmental issues have been ignored for far too long, so the government should take steps to protect the environment no matter the cost.

• Because people are immensely more important than animals, hunters should be able to hunt an unlimited number of wolves to protect both ranch agriculture and the economy.

• A compromise is vital to the success of both the environment and people's livelihoods, as wolves promote healthy ecosystems and without them, hunters may lose access to other species as well.

• Although we cannot entirely prevent wolves from preying on livestock, perhaps we can settle losses people have taken and allow the packs some freedom to roam safely outside the park.

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How to Go Fishing

(1) If you're using a motorboat, make sure you check the gas. (2) You don't want to get stuck in the middle of the lake. (3) Also, ensure you have all necessary fishing equipment such as fishing poles, bait, a life jacket, and sunglasses. (4) Have at least one boat paddle just in case. (5) Load all of your equipment into the boat. (6) Hook up the boat on the trailer with the equipment in it to the truck. (7) Drive to your favorite fishing destination. (8) Launch your boat. (9) Pick an area of the lake to start fishing. (10) Get the gear ready, and bait a hook. (11) Don't forget to wear a hat.

Evaluate each revision suggestion and check the box if it will help make the paragraph clearer while explaining the sequence of ideas

• Incorporate Sentence 11 with Sentence 3 to make "Also, ensure you have all necessary fishing equipment such as fishing poles, bait, a life jacket, a hat, and sunglasses."

• Split Sentence 10 into the two following sentences: "Get the gear ready. Bait a hook."

• Combine Sentence 5 and Sentence 6 to make "Load all of your equipment into the boat on the trailer, and hook up the trailer to the truck."

• Switch Sentence 3 and Sentence 4.

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Medieval Japan was officially ruled by an emperor. However, the emperor had no real power. Instead, power was held by a "shogun," which translates approximately to "general." The shogun controlled Japan using an army of samurai. Samurai were professional warriors who trained and fought full­time in exchange for a salary. The shogun's samurai prevented rebellions and punished the shogun's enemies. Below the shogun, there were landlords who hired their own samurai in order to fight crime and collect taxes in their individual regions. This system created a huge professional army that drained the funds from Japan.

The student found these pieces of information in different sources. Which piece of information supports the information in Source 1?

• The samurai followed a code of conduct during battles.

• The samurai gave the shogun power over the emperor.

• The samurai were considered to be the highest social class.

• The samurai needed to fight more battles during some periods.

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Following World War II, Germany was divided up into what eventually became two states, East Germany and West Germany. East Germany was the smaller state, and its population decreased as millions of Germans fled the communist East for the democratic West. This could have ruined the workforce and economy of East Germany, as many of those who left were skilled workers and professionals it needed. In response, East Germany built a wall in 1961, dividing the city of Berlin in two. The wall was heavily guarded, with watchtowers, armed guards around the clock, and even mines. Thousands of people were captured attempting to escape to the West, and several died trying. The wall became a symbol for the division between democratic Western Europe and communist Eastern Europe. It also did more damage to East Germany's economy than the loss of the skilled workers and professionals. The cost of building and maintaining the wall, as well as the massive security measures being taken, was a huge burden that East Germany could not afford for long. It wasn't until 1989, when much of the east became democratized, that the Berlin Wall was finally torn down.

The student found information in different sources.

Which TWO piece of information support the author's argument?

• Most Germans were unhappy living under communist rule.

• West Germany had an economic boom shortly after World War II.

• The fall of communism helped reunite Germany as one country.

• Repayments to the Soviet Union crippled the East German economy.

• The failure of East Germany proved democracy was superior to communism.

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The United States federal government is designed to separate control of legislative, executive, and judicial powers. Each branch has methods to check the powers of the other two. The legislature can change the laws that the executive and judicial branches must enforce. The executive branch can veto, or reject, legislative decisions. The executive branch can also nominate judges. Finally, the judicial branch can decide if actions taken by the other two branches are legal.

Three Branches of U.S. Government

Legislative (makes laws): Congress, Senate, House of Representatives

Executive (carries out laws): President, Vice President, Cabinet

Judicial (evaluates laws): Supreme Court, Other Federal Courts

Which note correctly paraphrases, or restates, information from both sources?

• The Supreme Court makes decisions that can overturn the decisions of other federal courts.

• The Constitution is considered more powerful than any of the three branches of government.

• The legislative branch is expected to work together to check the power of the other two branches.

• The three major types of government power are divided between different branches of government.

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A student is writing a research report about the effectiveness of school uniforms. She finds a source. Read Source 1 and the directions that follow.

In a poll of marketing consultants for school uniform manufacturers, an overwhelming 98 percent said that the uniforms help solve school problems and create a better learning environment.

Should the student use the source in her report? Determine why or why not. Choose all that apply.

• No, because it provides evidence from a source that is very likely to be biased.

• No, because the data leans so far in one direction that it is likely to be misleading.

• No, because insufficient information is given about what types of problems the uniforms are claimed to solve.

• Yes, because it includes statistical data, which is a strong form of quantitative evidence.

• Yes, because it gives solid evidence that clearly supports an opinion on the research question.

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Source 1:

South Korea spent most of the later twentieth century under the control of military generals. According to a summary by the Elling Institute, these generals ruled through the manipulation and intimidation of the civilian government. In 1987, though, political reforms led to real elections and the return of civilian control. According to the Elling Institute, these reforms led to economic liberalization and a period of growth. However, the CIA's World Factbook points out that the fast growth rate actually dates back to before 1987 and may not be related to democratization.

Source 2:

Over the last several decades, South Korea has transformed its economy. Once considered to be one of the poorest countries in Asia, South Korea today is one of the trillion­-dollar economies of the world. This was done through a combination of shifting toward technology early, importing raw materials to be developed, and encouraging citizens to save and invest rather than spend frivolously. Though South Korea was impacted by financial crises such as the Asian financial crisis in 1997 and 1998 and the global recession in 2008, the country has quickly rebounded and worked to find ways to continue economic growth for its citizens.

Which two sentences best synthesize the information from the two sources?

• South Korea turned its economy around in 1987, after the return of civilian control over the government and the explosion of new technology.

• South Korea was ruled by military generals for most of the twentieth century, so the transformation of the country's economy might not be due entirely to democratization.

• South Korea became a trillion-­dollar economy at the turn of the century thanks in large part to an early shift toward technology and the manufacturing of technological products.

• South Korea saw some of its greatest economic growth around 1987, following reforms that brought back democratic elections and saw a shift toward creating new technology.

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