Nursing Elites

1. Why does the author say it is important to buy locally grown food?

• A. Buying locally grown food supports people in your community.
• B. Locally grown food travels the least distance to reach you and therefore uses fewer resources.
• C. Locally grown food uses less packaging.
• D. Locally grown food is healthier for you because it has been exposed to fewer pesticides.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The author stresses the significance of buying locally grown food due to its minimal travel distance, which results in reduced resource utilization. This aligns with the passage's primary environmental theme of conserving resources for the future. Choice A is incorrect because although buying locally grown food can support the community, the main focus in the passage is on resource conservation. Choice C is incorrect as the passage emphasizes the importance of packaging but does not specifically mention that locally grown food uses less packaging. Choice D is incorrect as the health aspect related to fewer pesticides is not discussed in the passage regarding the importance of buying locally grown food.

2. What is the main idea conveyed in the extract?

• A. Shia hears strange noises in the dark hallway
• B. Shia is working late at the office
• C. Shia is preparing for a presentation
• D. Shia encounters a terrifying situation in the CFO's office

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The main idea conveyed in the extract is that Shia encounters a terrifying situation in the CFO's office. The passage describes Shia hearing strange noises, feeling fear, and encountering alarming events like crashes and howls. This builds tension and indicates a dangerous situation unfolding. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not capture the central theme of Shia facing a frightening encounter in the CFO's office.

3. From the passage, which of the following statements represents a logical conclusion about the author?

• A. The author loves to attend theatrical productions
• B. The author prefers musical comedies
• C. The author also enjoys concerts and movies
• D. The author finds theater seating comfortable

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. The passage does not provide any information about the author's preference for musical comedies (choice B), enjoyment of concerts and movies (choice C), or comfort with theater seating (choice D). However, the passage does mention cicadas and their emergence, not providing any details that connect to the author's preferences. Therefore, the only logical conclusion that can be drawn about the author is that they love attending theatrical productions, as suggested by the deep love for attending theater productions.

4. Which literary device is primarily used in the passage when discussing the transition from water to air?

• A. Metaphor
• B. Simile
• C. Alliteration
• D. Hyperbole

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Metaphor. The transition from water to air is described metaphorically in the passage, highlighting the significant change in the insects' environment. The passage discusses how certain insects start their life underwater and then transition to the air, symbolizing a transformation. This metaphorical description enhances the reader's understanding of the insects' life cycle. Choice B, Simile, is incorrect because a simile involves comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as,' which is not evident in the passage. Choices C and D, Alliteration and Hyperbole, are incorrect as they are not used in the passage to describe the transition from water to air. Therefore, the best literary device used in this context is a metaphor.

5. Jorgen is doing a project on the ancient Greek mathematician and poet Eratosthenes. In his initial review, Jorgen learns that Eratosthenes is considered the first person to calculate the circumference of the earth, and that he is considered the first to describe geography as it is studied today. To which section of the library should Jorgen go to find one of the early maps created by Eratosthenes?

• A. 100
• B. 300
• C. 600
• D. 900

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The 900 section contains works on history, geography, and biography, which is where Jorgen is likely to find early maps by Eratosthenes. Eratosthenes was not only a mathematician but also a geographer, so his maps would be classified under history and geography, making Section 900 the most appropriate choice. Sections 100, 300, and 600 do not specifically cater to history, geography, or biography where Eratosthenes' early maps would be located.

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