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1. Which of the following would be the best concluding statement for this passage?

• A. States should consider how important foreign languages are in the global economy when making their policies regarding foreign language requirements for high school graduation.
• B. Policies regarding a foreign language requirement for high school graduation should take into account the importance of foreign languages for the global economy and the correlation between foreign languages and increased college acceptance rates and employment opportunities.
• C. High school graduation requirements should include a foreign language class because of the influence knowledge of a second language has on college acceptance rates.
• D. Policies regarding a foreign language requirement for high school graduation should take into account how difficult it is to obtain a job in today's economy for those who do not have knowledge of more than one language.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Option B provides the most comprehensive and accurate summary of the claims made in the passage. It addresses the significance of foreign languages for the global economy, the impact on college acceptance rates and job opportunities, and the need for policies to consider these factors when determining foreign language requirements for high school graduation. The passage emphasizes the importance of foreign languages in the global economy and the advantages they bring in terms of college acceptance and employment. Option A is less specific and doesn't mention college acceptance rates or job opportunities, making it less comprehensive. Option C focuses only on college acceptance rates and does not touch upon the broader aspects highlighted in the passage. Option D, while mentioning job prospects, does not cover the full scope of the benefits of foreign language proficiency as discussed in the passage.

2. While some people claim that any kind of distracted driving is dangerous, texting beats them all by keeping attention away from the road.

• A. Driving and texting have gone hand in hand ever since the irst teen decided that he needed to let his friends know what he was thinking right then and there. Government ofices have kept tabs on distracted drivers, and the numbers are staggering. The years of the study were from 2002 to
• B. Texting while driving has been linked to a dramatic increase in road accidents, with government data showing that drivers are 23 times more likely to crash when texting than when performing other tasks.
• C. While it’s true that distracted driving is dangerous, texting is particularly hazardous as it requires drivers to divert their attention from the road for an extended period. This prolonged distraction increases the risk of accidents.
• D. Many forms of distracted driving, such as eating or adjusting the radio, are common, but texting stands out due to the high number of accidents and fatalities it causes annually.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: This choice provides a detailed explanation relating to the topic of distracted driving and specifically mentions the issue of texting while driving. It highlights the prevalence of distracted driving due to texting and mentions the efforts of government offices to address this problem. The explanation is relevant and directly supports the idea that texting is the most dangerous form of distraction while driving.

3. Which of the following is a concise summary of the passage?

• A. Babies focus on their caregivers' faces due to their lack of depth perception until 12 months.
• B. Babies recognize their mothers' voices at birth, relying primarily on hearing initially.
• C. Babies have adult-like senses except for vision, which fully develops by 12 months.
• D. Babies' senses undergo significant changes in their first year of life.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Option D is the most concise summary of the passage as it encapsulates the main idea that the passage focuses on the changes in babies' senses during their first year of life. The passage explains how babies are born with sensory abilities similar to adults but highlights the significant changes that occur during the first year, particularly in vision development. While the other options touch on specific aspects mentioned in the passage, they do not capture the overall essence of the passage, which emphasizes the dynamic and transformative nature of babies' sensory experiences in their first year.

4. What can one infer about the meaning of the word 'Juggernaut' from the author's use of it in the passage?

• A. It is an apparition that appears at daybreak.
• B. It scares children.
• C. It is associated with space travel.
• D. Mr. Utterson finds it soothing.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'Juggernaut' is used metaphorically in the passage to describe a powerful and destructive force, as seen when the child is trodden down and left screaming. This metaphorical usage aligns with choice B, 'It scares children,' as it conveys the idea of something imposing and frightening. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not capture the negative and forceful connotation associated with the term 'Juggernaut' in the passage. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

5. Where did Robert and I decide to buy a house after looking at five different houses?

• A. Forest Road
• B. Pine Street
• C. Rice Avenue
• D. Willow Lane

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Robert and the speaker decided to buy the house on Forest Road after considering five different houses. The first two houses lacked the necessary space, the third didn't have a big enough yard, the fourth was above their price range, and the last one wasn't in the desired neighborhood. Only the house on Forest Road met their requirements for space and price, making it the final choice.

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