Are Bionic Superhumans on the Horizon

Which quotation from the selection supports the main idea in paragraph 1, we’re in the midst of a bionic revolution?

• In some cases, they’re not even part of the body at all.

• The most obvious bionics are those that replace limbs.

• They’re going to enhance our abilities, giving us powers we never had before. . . .

• Tens of thousands of people have been implanted with deep brain stimulators. . . .

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

In paragraph 17, the writer includes a series of questions in order to _____

• express his confusion about the issue to the readers

• inform readers about what is certain to happen

• encourage readers to think deeply about the issue

• entertain readers with impossible fantasies

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CCSS.RI.8.6

Vocabulary Review: Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word based on the context.

I broke a tooth, so Dr. Lu will ______________ an artificial one in my jaw.

• implant

• inert

• integrity

• enhancements

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CCSS.L.8.4A

Vocabulary Review: Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word based on the context.

His old artificial hand was __________; the fingers did not move.

• implant

• inert

• integrity

• enhancements

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CCSS.L.8.4A

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CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence is the best summary of the passage?

• Bionics will be used to enhance the human body instead of just replacing missing or broken parts.

• Bionics will take over the human body once people realize that they can become superhuman.

• Superhumans will be created in the near future for those who can afford the bionic parts.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

Which of these ideas is reinforced throughout the passage?

• Prostheses will no longer be needed.

• Bionics will create superhumans.

• Bionics will eliminate disabilities.

• Prostheses will only be affordable for the rich.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

Which sentence about bionic body parts is correctly written?

• Advances in technology are greatly affecting how bionic body parts function.

• Bionic body parts can be controlled even if its not attached to the body.

• There is a lot of research to show the connection between thoughts and the movement of bionic body parts.

• Bionic body parts will eventually be for people without disabilities and available for those who just want enhancements, to.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

The author included the section “The Superhuman Frontier” to —

• explain that bionics will do more than replace body parts

• express his uncertainty about the future of bionics

• convince readers that bionic body parts are dangerous

• inform readers which types of bionics they will receive

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CCSS.RI.8.2

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The organization of paragraphs 1 through 17 contributes to the author's main idea by

• showing that the creation of superhumans would be bad for the future

• explaining that bionics will take over the human body altogether

• presenting evidence that answers the question in the title and at the end of the passage

• suggesting that humans with bionic body parts should not be allowed to compete in the Olympics.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

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CCSS.RI.8.5

Which TWO sentences from paragraphs 10-13 help the reader understand what the heading The Superhuman Frontier means?

• The 7, 000-mile-away prosthetic arm makes an important point.

• We can already see this taking shape when a monkey moves a robotic arm on the other side of the planet just by thinking about it.

• The hippocampus is a small, seahorse-shaped part of the brain that's essential in forming new memories.

• They're going to enhance our abilities, giving us powers we never had before, and augmenting other capabilities we have.

• If it's damaged-by an injury to the head, for example-people start having difficulty forming new long-term memories.

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