Turn It Down

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1. Which best expresses the main idea of the section “Too Loud, Too Long”?

• A. Decibels are units used to measure sound.
• B. Most smartphones have had unsafe sound settings for years.
• C. Listening to loud sounds for extended periods can damage your hearing.
• D. It is important for headphones to fit snugly.

2. [Part A] Based on the article, you can infer that the word gradual means ___.

• A. of great importance
• B. taking place over time
• C. occurring without warning
• D. very bad or dangerous

3. [Part B] Which detail best supports the answer to question 2?

• A. “A parent can help you find these settings . . .”
• B. “. . . there’s still a good chance you’re playing your music or video games too loudly.”
• C. “And unfortunately, noise-related hearing loss can be permanent.”
• D. “The damage can come on so slowly that they don’t realize there’s a problem . . .”

4. According to the 60/60 rule, you should play your device at or below 60 percent of maximum volume ___.

• A. for no more than 60 minutes a day
• B. and never at more than 60 decibels
• C. and use earbuds 60 percent of the time
• D. if you are under the age of 60

5. [Part A] What inference can you make about the role campaigning plays in an election?

• A. It helps states decide whether they will hold primaries or caucuses.
• B. It helps the public decide who to vote for.
• C. It helps keep the ballots secret.
• D. It establishes rules for who can be president.

6. [Part B] Which detail best supports the answer to question 5?

• A. “They’ve traveled the U.S. to share their views on important issues with as many people as possible.”
• B. “Voters cast secret ballots by mail or at a polling place, such as a school.”
• C. “Political parties are organized groups of people who have similar ideas about how the government should be run.”
• D. “But everyone won’t be voting on the same day.”

7. Once a political party chooses a candidate to represent it in the general election, that person is known as the party’s ___.

• A. caucus
• B. nominee
• C. president
• D. primary

8. What is the article mainly about?

• A. the voting process in primary elections
• B. the importance of voting in elections
• C. why Rilynn Bolen likes to design stickers
• D. Rilynn’s winning design for voting stickers

9. Why did Rilynn include Mount Washington in her sticker design?

• A. It represents New Hampshire.
• B. It is the site of New Hampshire’s primaries.
• C. It is a famous symbol of the U.S. government.
• D. It is where Rilynn’s home is located.