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1. The Depth of Marine Life1) Imagine you are sailing on a ship. The sun is sparkling on the calm ocean ahead. Suddenly the water comes alive with sleek, vivacious bodies racing alongside the ship. They leap gracefully into the air and then slip into the water to resume their roles as escorts of your ship. With their playful actions and built-in smiles, they seem to be giving you a friendly greeting. They are dolphins, sea-going mammals that have been a source of interest and delight to people from earliest times. The word vivacious in the passage contains the Latin root viv. What does viv mean? A. jump B. swim C. lifeD. large
2. What happens is the hair cells [in the inner ear] are damaged, but they're not dead," says physician and ear specialist Dr. Sam Levine. According to Dr. Levine, if you avoid further exposure to loud noise, it's possible to recondition the cells somewhat. However, he adds, "Eventually, over a long period of time, hair cells are permanently damaged." And this is no small problem. In paragraph 3 of the article, Now Hear This, the word “recondition” means to__. A. not be seen. B. fill with sound. C. become larger in size. D. make good again.
3. Memories My cat sits comfortably On our windowsill. Her tail flicks Her whiskers flare. A primitive grumble rises out of her throat. Outside a chipmunk nibbles innocently, Seemingly unaware of the threatening cat. He sits straight up His ears rotate. In the blink of an eye he is gone. I sit back in my chair And giggle to myself. For even if my brave hunter could get out, The domestic cat now lacks The tools to fulfill the old desires. Which event creates the MOST change in the cat? A. Outside a chipmunk nibbles innocently, B. In the blink of an eye he is gone. C. I sit back in my chair D. And giggle to myself.
4. What do former president Bill Clinton and rock musician Pete Townshend have in common? Both men have hearing damage from exposure to loud music, and both now wear hearing aids as a consequence. As a teenager, Clinton played saxophone in a band. Townshend, who has the more severe hearing loss, was a guitarist for a band called the Who. He is one of the first rock musicians to call the public's attention to the problem of hearing loss from exposure to loud music. The tone at the beginning of the article Now Hear This is__. A. factual B. humorous C. urgent D. hostile
5. The author, John Mitchum, wants to add more specific details to his article. Which medium should he use to get the most current information? (ELACC8RI7) A. Book B. Encyclopedia C. Thesaurus D. Newspaper
6. The time was July 1866. The Civil War had been over for only sixteen months. For the first time Congress adopted an act to create six special army units. Each one would be made up only of African Americans. These units were called cavalry regiments, which meant the members of the units rode on horseback. In July of 1866, Congress created six army units that would… a. protect General George Washington. b. install only telegraph lines. c. go to battle on horseback. d. fight in the Civil War.
7. What does the word potent mean in the sentence? Capsaicin is also very potent. It is about 100 times hotter than piperine, the chemical that makes black pepper spicy. A. fresh B. heavy C. strong D. useful
8. Which of these sentences is a warning form the author to the reader? A. Most people don't carry around scientific equipment that measures decibels, though. B. When tiny hair cells in the cochlea (COklee-uh), a coiled tube in the inner ear, are damaged or destroyed, an abnormal sound is sometimes produced in a person's head. C. As a teenager, Clinton played saxophone in a band. D. Temporary hearing loss can happen after only 15 minutes of listening to loud music.
9. How would the connotation of the sentence be changed if the author replaced mumbled with grunted? “Nice to meet you both,” Mr. Harrison said. Anna and Eric both mumbled hello. A. the attitude of the characters would be more energetic B. the tone of the sentence would be more confusing C. the tone of the sentence would seem humorous D. the attitude of the characters would seem ruder
10. The Spanish were the first Europeans to recognize the chili’s potential. They found that the ground chilies made a good substitute for high-priced black pepper. Soon they were shipping tons of chilies from the Americas to Europe. European farmers even began to grow chili peppers. The dried powder came to be sold in markets all over Europe. Many recipes printed in 18th-century Europe used chili powder. Chilies never completely displaced peppercorns, though. In the 1800s, better trade routes made black pepper easier to obtain. As a result, black pepper became more affordable. A greater number of people were able to use black pepper on a daily basis. Today, black pepper is the most widely traded spice in the world. Black pepper stands next to salt on family and restaurant tables. It appears in countless recipes. People in the United States use, on average, more than a quarter pound of black pepper per person per year. According to the passage, what is the MAIN reason the discovery of the chili was important for Europe? A. It gave explorers an important new source of food. B. It provided a cheap substitute for an expensive spice. C. It was a unique ingredient that could be used in interesting ways. D. It was grown by farmers, sold in markets, and used in many recipes.
11. Margo checked out the book Comets  from the library.  Use the index below to answer the question. On which page or pages would Margo find information about how comets are formed?A. pages 1-5B. page 28C. page 25D. pages 55-57
12. However, to make the model simulate the earth's real position, you'll need to tip the marshmallow so the top end of the pick points away from the bulb. Which word has almost the SAME meaning as simulate? Change control C. match D. orbit
13. Memories My cat sits comfortably On our windowsill. Her tail flicks Her whiskers flare. A primitive grumble rises out of her throat. Outside a chipmunk nibbles innocently, Seemingly unaware of the threatening cat. He sits straight up His ears rotate. In the blink of an eye he is gone. I sit back in my chair And giggle to myself. For even if my brave hunter could get out, The domestic cat now lacks The tools to fulfill the old desires. How does the author of the poem build suspense in the first two stanzas? A. by making it clear that the chipmunk knew the cat was watching B. by providing the perspective of both the cat and the chipmunk C. by limiting the amount of information provided to the reader D. by sharing with the reader the perspective of the speaker
14. Over the years, the spice trade became a big business, and many tried to profit from it. Cities along the trade routes charged “customs duties” or tolls for the right to ship goods through their territories. This raised the price of pepper in Europe. By the 1400s, black pepper became so expensive that Europeans wanted a route to India that would avoid these cities. Columbus and many other explorers sailed across the Atlantic trying to reach India by sea. Which of these BEST explains why black pepper became so expensive in Europe? A Many recipes listed black pepper as an ingredient. B Few people were interested in selling black pepper. C Customs duties added to the cost of importing black pepper. D Explorers were hoping to find another source of black pepper.
15. Which sentence BEST supports the conclusion that the setting is in the present day? A. In a few short weeks, she would be starting middle school. B. He was helping his parents by carrying dirty plates into the kitchen. C. “He just moved in to the Costas’ old house.” D. “I guess I’d better keep my cell phone with me.”
16. The earth takes 365 days to complete one orbit of the sun, and during that time the earth's position in space is constantly changing. Because of the earth's tilt, this orbital shift is enough to make the angle at which the sun's rays strike the earth a little different each day. It also makes the sun rise and set in a slightly different place on the horizon. Twice during each orbit, the sun rises exactly due east and sets exactly due west. Those two days are called the vernal (spring) equinox and the autumnal (fall) equinox. These days are called equinoxes because the hours of daylight and darkness are equal. Orbit the tipped marshmallow again. Can you find the two points when the effect of the tilt is the least-the equinoxes? Why do the sun's rays strike the earth at a slightly different angle each day? A. The earth orbits the sun at a tilt. B. The horizon never shifts. C. The constellations change over time. D. The horizon shifts throughout the year.
17. Floating around our oceans is a small menace that can return itself to its infancy. Turritopsisnutricula (Turri-top-sis nu-trick-u-la) is a hydrozoan jellyfish and the only known jellyfish that can deliberately go back to its polyp stage repeatedly. This ability also makes it a potential menace worldwide. What is unusual about the turritopsisnutricula jellyfish? a. They are able to make lots of polyps. b. They are able to kill coral be attaching themselves to it. c. When they grow old, they are able to turn themselves back into baby polyps. d. They are impossible to kill.
18. Where do ladybugs live? Ladybugs live where they can find the bugs that they like to eat, mainly aphids and scale bugs. Aphids live mainly on alfalfa, wheat, and roses. Scale insects live mainly in apple and orange orchards. A good place to look for ladybugs would be near the places these plants grow. Ladybugs will stay in an area as long as there is enough food. According to the article, the preferred diet of ladybugs is made of… a. bird and insect eggs. b. aphids and scale bugs. c. pupae and black larvae. d. beetles and flying insects.
19. Exercise helps make you smarter. It is well known that any exercise that makes your heart beat faster, like running or playing basketball, is great for your body and can even help improve your mood. But scientists have recently learned that for a period of time after you've exercised, your body produces a chemical that makes your brain more receptive to learning. So if you're stuck on a homework problem, go out and play a game of soccer, then try the problem again. You just might discover that you're able to solve it. What should you do if you are having a hard time learning? A. Get up and exercise B. Give up C. Raise your hand D. Don’t worry about it
20. The Spanish were the first Europeans to recognize the chili’s potential. They found that the ground chilies made a good substitute for high-priced black pepper. Soon they were shipping tons of chilies from the Americas to Europe. European farmers even began to grow chili peppers. The dried powder came to be sold in markets all over Europe. Many recipes printed in 18th-century Europe used chili powder. Chilies never completely displaced peppercorns, though. In the 1800s, better trade routes made black pepper easier to obtain. As a result, black pepper became more affordable. A greater number of people were able to use black pepper on a daily basis. Today, black pepper is the most widely traded spice in the world. Black pepper stands next to salt on family and restaurant tables. It appears in countless recipes. People in the United States use, on average, more than a quarter pound of black pepper per person per year. Which of these BEST describes how the author organizes the Worlds Crossing section? A. The author uses sequential order to demonstrate steps in a complex process. B. The author uses chronological order to show events in the order they took place. C. The author describes the most important events first to highlight key information. D. The author compares and contrasts key ideas to show both sides of an argument.
21. Ladybugs are beetles. They are insects and have six legs. Ladybugs have three main parts to their bodies: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen. On their heads, they have two antennae that are sensitive to smell and touch and two sets of compound eyes. Ladybugs have two sets of wings. The ladybug's shell, the elytra, is actually its first set of wings. When the ladybug opens up the elytra, then the second set of wings are visible. The second, thin pair of wings, which are normally kept folded under the elytra, are the wings the ladybug mainly uses to fly. The elytra provide lift. What is NOT a function of the ladybug’s elytra? a. hiding the thin wings b. covering the body c. flying forward d. providing lift
22. The messenger was out of breath and soaking wet. “The news isn't good”, he said, his hat pressed to his chest. He told them that the British had raided Danbury, Connecticut, the town where American military supplies had been hidden. The British confiscated everything they could use, destroyed the remainder of the supplies, and set fire to the town. The British were now marching to their ships, hoping to slip away with the stolen goods before the colonial soldiers caught them. Which words from the paragraph help create an anxious feeling? A. ran, pounding, fear B. studying, sturdy, glanced up C. map, authority, calmly D. back room, entered, followed
23. Why does the author MOST LIKELY include the phrase not in a million years in the sentence? Anna wasn’t so sure. It seemed like she would never be ready for middle school, not in a million years! A. to show that Anna is funny B. to explain why Anna is tired C. to suggest that Anna is patient D. to emphasize how Anna is nervous
24. After the spring equinox, the sun rises a little to the north of east each day and sets a little to the south of west. The more to the north the sun rises, the greater the arc it traces across the sky before setting. This means more hours of daylight-more hours of direct solar energy to heat up the earth. Although the days are warm long before this official date, summer begins in the northern hemisphere on June 21. That's the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, when the earth's North Pole is pointed most directly toward the sun. Ninety-three days and approximately fifteen hours later, summer ends on September 23, the autumnal equinox. If you live in the southern hemisphere, June 21 is the shortest day of the year for you. December 21 is the longest day. What change occurs immediately AFTER the spring Equinox? A. The sun sets later, so days become longer. B. The sun sets early, so days become shorter. C. The North Pole begins to point away from the sun. D. The sun shines brighter, so the earth's temperature rises.
25. Where do ladybugs live? Ladybugs live where they can find the bugs that they like to eat, mainly aphids and scale bugs. Aphids live mainly on alfalfa, wheat, and roses. Scale insects live mainly in apple and orange orchards. A good place to look for ladybugs would be near the places these plants grow. Ladybugs will stay in an area as long as there is enough food. The best place to look for ladybugs is a. in flower beds b. in piles of leaves c. in rocky areas and grassy yards d. in wheat fields and apple orchards
26. What is the meaning of the word faze as it is used in the sentence? Eric had always seemed calm and confident about everything—nothing ever seemed to faze him. A. relax B. bother C. interest D. persuade
27. How long do ladybugs live? During warm summer months, ladybugs live about three to four weeks. Females mate and lay eggs so new ladybugs hatch to replace the ladybugs that die. When winter gets close and the weather starts getting cold, ladybugs hibernate. Ladybugs born when winter is coming can live for up to six months. What is a major difference between ladybugs born during warm summer months and ladybugs born when winter is coming? a. Summer ladybugs are orange, and winter ladybugs are red. b. Summer ladybugs live about three to four weeks, and winter ladybugs can live for up to six months. c. There are 150 types of summer ladybugs and 4000 types of winter ladybugs. d. Summer ladybugs have two pairs of wings, and winter ladybugs only have one set of wings.
28. Pacoand Dr. Loring used heavy drills to bore deep holes into the iceberg. Long steel poles stuck into the holes were attached to cables stretching to the ship and four tugboats. The long homeward trip began with all the boats straining to move the frozen floating island. In this passage, what does homeward mean? A. in the direction of homeB. a servant in someone's homeC. the small district in which Paco livesD. something that tells of danger in a home
29. Based on the sentences, what is the meaning of horrendous? “Plus, I have a horrendous sense of direction. I know I’m going to spend the first couple of months getting lost.” A. terrible B. unusual C. valuable D. practical
30. How do brightly colored ladybugs hide from predators? They don't hide. Their bright color keeps the predators away. Birds and other predators that have tasted a ladybug know they don't taste very good. They are very bitter. Birds see that same bright color and know to stay away from the ladybug. Unfortunately the first ladybug has to be a sacrifice so the bird can learn. Ladybugs also roll over and play dead to look less appetizing. They ooze bitter orange liquid from their leg joints when they are frightened. Not very appealing for the predator's appetite! According to the article, in which situation would a bird most likely prey on a ladybug? a. when the bird is hungry for ladybugs b. when the ladybug exhibits colorful spots c. when the ladybug gives off a sticky liquid d. when the bird is unfamiliar with ladybugs
31. Read the passage and then answer the question.Balloons to Airplanes[1]     The first time humans flew in the air was in 1783. Two men in Paris, France, took flight in a balloon filled with hot air. [2]      During the 1800s, men made and flew gliders. Gliders look like airplanes, but they have no power of their own. They sail on rising warm air. [3]     It wasn't until 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, that the Wright brothers flew the first airplane. Even though the airplane was heavier than air, it flew under its own power. The information is organized chronologically. This means that the information is arranged in order of ________.A. the importance of the eventsB. the letters of the alphabetC. the dates that the events occurredD. the causes of the events
32. Why does the author MOST LIKELY choose to use figurative language in this sentence from the story? However, this year school seemed like a treacherous jungle full of unknown dangers, and she was standing just on the edge of it. A. to show what Anna is doing B. to show how Anna is feeling C. to show how dangerous school is for Anna D. to show where Anna will be going to school
33. Read the book chapters below.1: Volcano formation2: Volcano features3. Volcano locations4: Volcano eruptions In which chapter would the photograph MOST likely be found?A. Chapter 1 B. Chapter 2 C. Chapter 3 D. Chapter 4
34. Sybil wished she could vanish into that safe light and nestle under the quilt on her bed. Everything was happening so quickly. Would she be able to alert the men in time? Would the British stop her? “Time to go, boy,” Sybil patted her horse, swung one leg over his back, and flew out into the darkness. That had been hours ago. Now, despite her fatigue and rain-soaked clothing, Sybil urged Star on, aware that with each passing minute the British were getting farther away. Darkness enveloped her like a blanket, protectively surrounding her. She thought of her father's confidence in her, and her courage was renewed. What are these paragraphs mostly about? A. the way Sybil saddles her horse B. the food Sybil's mother brings her C. why Sybil's hands are shaking D. how Sybil prepares for her journey
35. A. single-line kitesB. box kitesC. dual-line kitesD. triangle kites
36. Memories My cat sits comfortably On our windowsill. Her tail flicks Her whiskers flare. A primitive grumble rises out of her throat. Outside a chipmunk nibbles innocently, Seemingly unaware of the threatening cat. He sits straight up His ears rotate. In the blink of an eye he is gone. I sit back in my chair And giggle to myself. For even if my brave hunter could get out, The domestic cat now lacks The tools to fulfill the old desires. Which of these BEST reflects a theme in the poem? A. Wisdom comes with age. B. Appearances can be deceiving. C. Joy can be found in small events. D. Observation can be a good teacher.
37. Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7, 1867, in Pepin, Wisconsin, to Charles and Caroline Ingalls. She met and married James Wilder in 1885. She published many books based on her travels to the West. Her writing became the basis for the Little House series. She died in 1957. What is the purpose of the preceding paragraph? a. to persuade the audience to read more about Laura Ingalls Wilder b. to inform the audience about Laura Ingalls Wilder c. to entertain the audience with a story about Laura Ingalls Wilder d. to describe Laura Ingalls Wilder’s homeland.
38. FOR SALE: a cozy, two-bedroom, one-bath home on a quiet, tree-lined street in the new Happy Seniors Retirement Estates development. This home is perfect for the retired couple or single who wants an extra room for a visiting grandchild or for sewing and crafts. It has all the modern conveniences and no stairs to climb. This home is pleasant and affordable, even for those on a fixed income. What is the purpose of the preceding paragraph? a. to persuade the audience to buy this house b. to show the audience that Happy Seniors Retirement Estates is a nice place c. to tell the audience that a small house is good d. to show the audience that the real estate market is profitable
39. Dining outdoors with the wind blowing through my hair How lovely everything seems on a bright sunny day The ants may be tempted but they are certainly not invited to join Perhaps I'll leave some cookie crumbs a few feet away to divert them from my perfect picnic What did the narrator plan to do in order to solve the problem? A. take a nap B. lie on a blanket C. sit in the shade of a tree D. put crumbs away from the picnic
40. The sun was beginning to rise when Sybil reached the last house on her route. She patted Star and turned wearily to begin the long journey home. From a distance she heard marching boots and a British officer shouting orders. Sybil slowed her horse, hoping to go unnoticed. They would probably never suspect her-she looked like an ordinary young girl out for an early ride-but it was best to be safe. Sybil slows her horse as she passes the British camp because she wants to – A. keep from raising the enemy's suspicion. B. listen to the sounds of marching. C. give her horse the chance to regain his strength. D. find out what the enemy soldiers are doing.
41. Dining outdoors with the wind blowing through my hair How lovely everything seems on a bright sunny day The ants may be tempted but they are certainly not invited to join Perhaps I'll leave some cookie crumbs a few feet away to divert them from my perfect picnic What does the narrator feel will spoil the picnic? A. the hot sun B. prickly grass C. invading ants D. a strong wind
42. What is the meaning of the word duties as used in the sentence? Cities along the trade routes charged “customs duties” or tolls for the right to ship goods through their territories. A. agents B. fees C. pledges D. roads
43. Memories My cat sits comfortably On our windowsill. Her tail flicks Her whiskers flare. A primitive grumble rises out of her throat. Outside a chipmunk nibbles innocently, Seemingly unaware of the threatening cat. He sits straight up His ears rotate. In the blink of an eye he is gone. I sit back in my chair And giggle to myself. For even if my brave hunter could get out, The domestic cat now lacks The tools to fulfill the old desires. Which of these can be concluded about the cat based on the last two lines? A. She cannot get outside. B. She is not an indoor pet. C. She does not want to be a hunter. D. She does not have the skills to hunt.
44. Read these sentences Dolphins communicate with one another with a unique signature whistle. They transmit these sound waves to one another through the water to identify themselves.The origin of the word transmit is the Latin root mit, meaning send. What does transmit mean? A. a message that has been sent B. to pass along across placesC. to initiate a signal or warning sign D. to move gracefully through the water
45. The time was July 1866. The Civil War had been over for only sixteen months. For the first time Congress adopted an act to create six special army units. Each one would be made up only of African Americans. These units were called cavalry regiments, which meant the members of the units rode on horseback. Which is the meaning of adopted as it is used in the paragraph? a. to adjust to new surroundings b. to take on as one’s own style c. to vote into law d. to become a parent by law
46. Memories My cat sits comfortably On our windowsill. Her tail flicks Her whiskers flare. A primitive grumble rises out of her throat. Outside a chipmunk nibbles innocently, Seemingly unaware of the threatening cat. He sits straight up His ears rotate. In the blink of an eye he is gone. I sit back in my chair And giggle to myself. For even if my brave hunter could get out, The domestic cat now lacks The tools to fulfill the old desires. Why does the speaker MOST LIKELY refer to the cat as my brave hunter? A. The speaker is using a pun to show how silly the cat is. B. The speaker is using irony to create humor about the real nature of the cat. C. The speaker is using a comparison to demonstrate how fierce the cat is. D. The speaker is using personification to illustrate how much suspense the cat is experiencing.
47. When American Indians (First Americans) saw the African-American soldiers, they were puzzled. These men fought very hard and were quite tough. They also had thick, curly hair and dark skin. Their hair and their strength in battle reminded some of the tribes of the mighty buffalo. In 1867 all African-American soldiers became known as Buffalo Soldiers. The men wore this new title with pride. They knew it was given with respect. Which words in the paragraph show why the African-American soldiers reminded the Plains Indians of the buffalo? a. pride, tribes, known b. fought, respect, puzzled c. men, title, hard d. tough, strength, mighty
48. The Buffalo Soldiers' regiments did not come to an end when the Indian Wars were over. They went on to fight in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Hundreds of thousands fought in both World War I and World War II. Although many African Americans fought in later wars in Korea and Vietnam, the Buffalo Soldiers' regiments came to an end in 1944. Units based on horses had become a thing of the past. From the paragraph, the reader may best conclude that… a. the Buffalo Soldiers are currently stationed at Fort Leavenworth. b. the American Indians (First Americans) saw the soldiers hunting buffalo. c. the Buffalo Soldiers are an importation part of American history. d. the American Indians (First Americans) were afraid of the Buffalo Soldiers.
49. “How can I move with you? All the girls in the group made a promise that we’d stay together until the end of high school,” wailed Lauren. “What will I tell everyone? That we’re moving to a houseboat! How can you do this?” “Your father and I know this is not easy for you, Lauren. We know it is going to be hard to leave your friends here in the country, but we need to move to a place closer to work, where we can get to work either on our bicycles or by tram.* This is the best time to do it, when Jakob is entering elementary school. We hope that eventually you‟ll understand and feel comfortable in a new place.” What is the main purpose of the dialogue in the paragraphs? A. to keep the reader guessing B. to establish the conflict in the story C. to create a connection between the author and the reader D. to reveal the argumentative relationship between the characters
50. Read the sentence.The smell of homemade apple pie tantalized me to grab a spoon. Based on its use in the sentence, what is the meaning of tantalized? A. allowedB. tempted C. deterredD. convinced
51. “How can I move with you? All the girls in the group made a promise that we’d stay together until the end of high school,” wailed Lauren. “What will I tell everyone? That we’re moving to a houseboat! How can you do this?” “Your father and I know this is not easy for you, Lauren. We know it is going to be hard to leave your friends here in the country, but we need to move to a place closer to work, where we can get to work either on our bicycles or by tram.* This is the best time to do it, when Jakob is entering elementary school. We hope that eventually you‟ll understand and feel comfortable in a new place.” Which word best describes Lauren in the fisrt paragraph? A. angry B. rude C. stubborn D. timid
52. When American Indians (First Americans) saw the African-American soldiers, they were puzzled. These men fought very hard and were quite tough. They also had thick, curly hair and dark skin. Their hair and their strength in battle reminded some of the tribes of the mighty buffalo. In 1867 all African-American soldiers became known as Buffalo Soldiers. The men wore this new title with pride. They knew it was given with respect. In what year was the nickname Buffalo Soldiers applied to African-American soldiers? (ELACC6RI8) a. 1812 b. 1866 c. 1867 d. 1992
53. Memories My cat sits comfortably On our windowsill. Her tail flicks Her whiskers flare. A primitive grumble rises out of her throat. Outside a chipmunk nibbles innocently, Seemingly unaware of the threatening cat. He sits straight up His ears rotate. In the blink of an eye he is gone. I sit back in my chair And giggle to myself. For even if my brave hunter could get out, The domestic cat now lacks The tools to fulfill the old desires. Which of these details BEST develops the theme of the poem? A. A primitive grumble rises out of her throat. B. Seemingly unaware of the threatening cat. C. In the blink of an eye he is gone. D. The tools to fulfill the old desires.
54. A Recent Honor In 1992 General Colin Powell, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and an African American himself, dedicated a memorial to the Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The very military that had once fought to keep African Americans out of the service now honored their memory. In this article, General Colin Powell is the person who… a. commanded the Buffalo Soldiers in the Revolutionary War. b. convinced Congress to create the Buffalo Soldiers’ regiments. c. ordered the Buffalo Soldiers’ regiments to come to an end. d. dedicated a memorial to the Buffalo Soldiers.
55. Read the following text and then choose the best answer. The Bike RideThe sun was hot,But there was a breeze.The bike ride around the bay was pleasant;Weddings and picnics everywhere.Children playing in the sand; Sparrows taking a dustbath."They're going into the bathtub big time," says their mother. In the text, the words "sparrows taking a dustbath" are called _____________.A. a metaphor  B. a hyperbole  C. an analogy   D. a simile  
56. Dear Principal Smith: I never I thought I would be writing this to you, but I just wanted to say Great job! I read in the school paper that you are going to put Health Nut vending machines in the cafeteria soon and I can't wait! This is the best idea for improving student health and morale since I arrived at West High School. In paragraph 7, which of the following words most accurately describe the statement below: This is the best idea for improving student health and morale since I arrived at West High School. A. description B. fact C. opinion D. summary
57. Memories My cat sits comfortably On our windowsill. Her tail flicks Her whiskers flare. A primitive grumble rises out of her throat. Outside a chipmunk nibbles innocently, Seemingly unaware of the threatening cat. He sits straight up His ears rotate. In the blink of an eye he is gone. I sit back in my chair And giggle to myself. For even if my brave hunter could get out, The domestic cat now lacks The tools to fulfill the old desires. What does this line from the poem reveal about the chipmunk? In the blink of an eye he is gone. A. He was not aware of any danger. B. He closed his eyes suddenly. C. He was never really there. D. He ran away quickly.
58. Zimkawants to learn how to program the alarm on her new cell phone. Read the directions. Setting the Alarm1. Push the center button to pull up the cell phone menu.2. Click the right arrow key to highlight the Applications icon. Push the center button to select.3. Scroll down to the fourth option, Organizer. Push the center button to select.4. Alarm clock is the first option in this menu. Push the center button to select. What should Zimka do to open a menu?A. scroll down to the optionB. press the arrow keysC. click on the menu iconD. push the center button
59. Memories My cat sits comfortably On our windowsill. Her tail flicks Her whiskers flare. A primitive grumble rises out of her throat. Outside a chipmunk nibbles innocently, Seemingly unaware of the threatening cat. He sits straight up His ears rotate. In the blink of an eye he is gone. I sit back in my chair And giggle to myself. For even if my brave hunter could get out, The domestic cat now lacks The tools to fulfill the old desires. Which phrase BEST expresses the meaning of her whiskers flare as it is used in the first stanza? A. The cat is excited about what she sees. B. The cat’s whiskers have a unique ability. C. The cat’s whiskers start to shine in the light. D. The cat is amused that there is an animal in the yard.
60. Chilies never completely displaced peppercorns, though. In the 1800s, better trade routes made black pepper easier to obtain. As a result, black pepper became more affordable. A greater number of people were able to use black pepper on a daily basis. Today, black pepper is the most widely traded spice in the world. Black pepper stands next to salt on family and restaurant tables. It appears in countless recipes. People in the United States use, on average, more than a quarter pound of black pepper per person per year. Which sentence from the passage BEST supports the idea that chilies did not replace black pepper? A. At the time, black pepper was the most valuable spice in the world. B. Only the wealthy could afford to use black pepper to season their food. C. Today, black pepper is the most widely traded spice in the world. D. People in the United States use, on average, more than a quarter pound of black pepper per person per year.
61. When American Indians (First Americans) saw the African-American soldiers, they were puzzled. These men fought very hard and were quite tough. They also had thick, curly hair and dark skin. Their hair and their strength in battle reminded some of the tribes of the mighty buffalo. In 1867 all African-American soldiers became known as Buffalo Soldiers. The men wore this new title with pride. They knew it was given with respect. What does the author mean by “The men wore this new title with pride”? a. The soldiers rode majestic horses. b. The soldiers wrote a book called Buffalo Soldiers. c. The soldiers felt the nickname was an honor. d. The soldiers were pleased with their uniforms.
62. Use the information in the box below to answer the question. primitive adj. 1. lacking refinement 2. without official training 3. related to an ancient time 4. at an early stage of development What does primitive mean in this line from the poem? A primitive grumble rises out of her throat. A. definition 1 B. definition 2 C. definition 3 D. definition 4
63. When Christopher Columbus landed in the Americas in the 15th century, he was hoping to find a new route to India. A new sea route to India would have meant, among other things, easier access to black pepper. At the time, black pepper was the most valuable spice in the world. Columbus never reached India, but he did reach the Americas. Instead of black pepper, Columbus found the hot chili, a unique fruit previously unknown to Europeans. Widely used to season food in the Americas, the chili has a spicy quality similar to that of black pepper. Probably because of this similarity, Columbus called this newfound seasoning “pepper.” Ever since, the two spices have been linked by a common name. However, despite the name, black pepper from India and the chili pepper of the Americas are actually very different. What is one reason European explorers tried to find a sea route to India? A They needed a replacement for black pepper. B They wanted to learn how to grow chili peppers. C They needed to create new uses for chili peppers. D They wanted an easier way to import black pepper.
64. Memories My cat sits comfortably On our windowsill. Her tail flicks Her whiskers flare. A primitive grumble rises out of her throat. Outside a chipmunk nibbles innocently, Seemingly unaware of the threatening cat. He sits straight up His ears rotate. In the blink of an eye he is gone. I sit back in my chair And giggle to myself. For even if my brave hunter could get out, The domestic cat now lacks The tools to fulfill the old desires. The word rotate is derived from the Latin root rota, which means “wheel.” Based on the root, what is the BEST meaning of rotate? A. to turn B. to build C. to travel D. to shape