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Matthew Albright, a journalist for the News Journal, expressed his opinion about having a celebrity as a future presidential candidate in the hope of fixing the American political system. "The appeal of a celebrity candidate is that somebody we love is going to go in and fix our country for us. But the reality is we've got to fix it ourselves; office by office, vote by vote. Nobody's riding on a white horse to save us, we have to save ourselves." What is the best title for this article? Why? 1.Oprah or the Rock will not save America 2. Make America Great Again with your favorite celebrity. 3. Celebrities make great presidents
This article is entitled, " Oprah or The Rock will not save America." The author supports having a well known celebrity is not the answer to our political problems. Committed citizens must invest in improving our country.
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I am very cold and wet. Sometimes when you touch me, I will melt. You usually see me in the winter. I can be delicate and soft or strong like a fort. What am I?
snow
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"Tell me and I'll forget, show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand." Chinese Proverb Based on this passage, the author suggests...
If you teach me (involve) a subject, then I will have comprehension and knowledge.
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"...my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. I Have A Dream...one day right there in Alabama, little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers...." " I Have a Dream Speech."Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 8/28/63 What does Dr. King suggest is the primary problem?
a) There is equality for all children. b) There should be equality for all children. c) There should not be equality for all children.
100
The door opened and a man said, "Welcome". I took a cart and went to the electronics department. I bought some videos, computer supplies, some milk and ice cream. I scanned my items and paid for them. Where am I? a) train station b) Walmart c) doctor's office d) cafeteria
Walmart
200
"Life is not a spectator sport. If you're going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion you're wasting your life." Jackie Robinson Based on the passage, it could be suggested that....
The author, Jackie Robinson, concludes that a well-lived life is spent being involved in all that life has to offer.
200
I am not a magician, but with a little soap and water, I take dirty clothes and make them clean again! What am I?
A washing machine
200
"Speech is power: Speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel." -Ralph Waldo Emerson What does Emerson convey about a good speech?
a) A good speech can not motivate others. b) A good speech needs to be long and full of details. c) A good speech can influence others in many ways.
200
" Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal..." "...government of the people, by the people, for the people , shall not perish from the earth."- The Gettysburg Address 11/10/1863- Abraham Lincoln Lincoln's short but eloquent speech infers that:
a) Good government is a right for all people. b) Good government is not a right for all people. c) Good government is run by kings and other rulers.
200
The front desk informed me that I am next. I took my purse and went inside the room. I told the man wearing a white coat that I've been coughing for 3 days now. Where am I? a) dentist b) doctor's office c) park d) home
b) doctor's office
300
"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." John Adams This quote suggests what property about facts?
This quote infers that facts are: a) permanent. b) subject to change. c) very emotional.
300
I come in pairs. Sometimes I am large and sometimes I am small. I can be made of gold, diamond or pearl. Women and men wear me when they want to look fancy. What am I?
A pair of earrings
300
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." Albert Einstein Which of the following statements is best supported by the passage?
a) Einstein never made mistakes. b) Einstein sought perfection. c) Einstein learned through his mistakes.
300
"...Of course it was impossible to connect the dots looking forward when I was in college. But it was very, very clear looking backward then years later. You have to trust the dots that will some connect in your future." - Steve Jobs Five Important Life Lessons Steve Jobs Wanted You to Learn. Stanford University (2005) An excerpt from this speech suggests to the the reader:
a) Steve Jobs knew exactly what he wanted to do with his career when he was in college. b) Steve Jobs life was a story of hard work, determination and risk taking. He was rewarded later in life for his hard work. c) Steve Jobs liked drawing dot diagrams.
300
My mom and I waited in line with the rest of the passengers. My mom handed the lady our tickets. The lady smiled at her and said, "Have a great flight!" Where am I? a) school b) bus stop c) train station d) airport
d) airport. key words: waiting in line, tickets, flight
400
A recent article in the News Journal states that the Girl Scouts of America want to rename a bridge in Savannah, GA after their founder, Juliette Low. Ms. Low founded the Girl Scouts in Savannah. The original name of the bridge has been changed by the city council due to the past divisive actions of a racist governor. The Girl Scouts have organized and will meet at the capital on Feb. 6. They feel that the bridge should reflect unity of people and not division. According to the passage, we can reasonably infer...
a) The Girl Scouts of America want to have the bridge renamed to honor the inclusiveness of their leader, Juliette Low. b) The Girl Scouts of America want to stay silent about past divisions between people. 3) The Girl Scouts of America like to sell cookies.
400
I like to slither around in your backyard. I don't like too much sun. I have a long, skinny tongue and scales. Sometimes you will find me hiding in your garden and you'll probably scream. What am I?
A Snake
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Steve Jobs, the founder of Macintosh computer company, had a favorite quote. "Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish." was a quote that he found on the back of a "Whole Earth Catalog" from the mid- 1970's. This quote was found underneath a picture of an early morning country road, that you may find yourself hitchhiking on. Steve Jobs was a college dropout who discovered that following his own path was his way to success. What does the quote suggest?
a) I will be happy when I am not hungry and foolish. b) Be a good person. Tell good jokes. c) Follow your dreams, chart your own course and stay young at heart.
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"...So let us wage a global struggle against illiteracy, poverty and terrorism and let us pick up our books and pens. They are our most powerful weapons. One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world. Education is the only solution. Education first." -Malala Yousafzai's address to the United Nations at sixteen years of age. (2013) What can you infer about her important speech?
a) She was upset about being shot in the head by the Taliban and sought revenge. b) The terrorists are more powerful than anyone else, including Malala. c) Education is more powerful than weapons.
400
Splat! Splat! Splat! Everybody outside was using an umbrella. Though I don't like rain, I sill love the flowers it brings. I'm excited to pick the flowers once the rain stops. When is this? a) daytime/ spring b) daytime/ fall c) nighttime/ spring d) nighttime/ fall
a) daytime/ spring
500
I am big and green but not mean. I carry a torch for freedom. I can stand in water, but I cannot swim. People travel from miles around to visit me. What am I?
The statue of Liberty.
500
Dad and Anna were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Anna. "Sure," said Dad. "Then when the paint dries we can find a place to hang it in the backyard." What do you think Dad and Anna are making? Why do you think so?
Dad and Anna are making a birdhouse.
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Crunch! Crunch! Crunch! As I walk the street I was so amazed with what I am seeing -- snow piled high on the sidewalk, icicles everywhere and the temperature keeps dropping. When is this? a) spring b) fall c) summer d) winter
Winter
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