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Darrell Cross would be MOST likely to agree with which of the following statements?
A. Michelle would never have been able to run without her sister's help.
B. The entire family was very proud to watch Michelle perform well at the state meet.
C. It would not be wise for Michelle to try to compete again at the state meet.
D. Michelle won the races at the state meet because she has natural physical talent for running.
B. The entire family was very proud to watch Michelle perform well at the state meet.
Read the section "Older Sister Is Always on Her Team" What is the relationship between Michelle and Emily?
A. Michelle admires Emily for always helping her as a child.
B. Emily taught Michelle how to first play soccer.
C. Emily helped Michelle talk to her coaches about cerebral palsy.
D. Michelle and Emily ran on the same track team together.
A. Michelle admires Emily for always helping her as a child.
How does the article develop the idea that Michelle Cross worked hard to be an exceptional athlete?
A. by providing statistics about how few people with cerebral palsy are able to compete as athletes
B. by giving information about medical treatments available to athletes with cerebral palsy
C. by comparing and contrasting Michelle's athletic ability to that of a student without a disability
D. by describing Michelle's disability and the ways that she has worked hard to overcome it
D. by describing Michelle's disability and the ways that she has worked hard to overcome it
Read the following sentences from the section "Physical Challenges Don’t Hold Her Back."
Michelle was born with cerebral palsy. The condition has left her with poor balance.
Which word from the text helps you understand what "cerebral palsy" is?
A. Michelle
B. born
C. condition
D. balance
C. condition
Read the selection from the article.
When Michelle reached her first year in high school, she followed her sister's lead. Her disability did not make things easy. Because of her limited balance, she has had more than her fair share of spills on the track. Her limited right side mobility forces her right foot to pound into the ground with each step.
What does the phrase "more than her fair share of spills" refer to?
A. Michelle is not upset when she falls and gets hurt.
B. Michelle falls more than most other runners.
C. Michelle is able to quickly recover from her falls.
D. Michelle has learned how to fall without getting injured.
B. Michelle falls more than most other runners.
Read the sentence from the section "Physical Challenges Don’t Hold Her Back."
Before taking up running, Michelle was a standout in youth soccer.
Which detail from the article shows what "standout" means?
A. an excellent athlete
B. junior at Trabuco Hills High School
C. grew up wearing braces
D. she played goalie
A. an excellent athlete
Read the following sentence from the section "Older Sister Is Always On Her Team."
When the two were growing up, Emily Cross helped Michelle into the family car, tied her shoes and patiently taught her everyday tasks, including how to get dressed on her own.
Which word or phrase from the sentence BEST shows that Emily Cross was very understanding of her sister's condition?
A. growing up
B. patiently
C. tasks
D. on her own
B. patiently
How does the article develop the idea that Michelle’s athletic prowess is the result of her own determination and commitment?
A. by providing examples of times that Michelle felt she could not continue trying to be an athlete
B. by showing the accommodations that coaches made for her as she was training to be a runner
C. by interviewing people who know Michelle and having them speak to the ways that she works hard every day
D. by contrasting Michelle’s initial prognosis with the ways she has been able to overcome it.
C. by interviewing people who know Michelle and having them speak to the ways that she works hard every day
Read the section "Physical Challenges Don’t Hold Her Back."
What is MOST likely the reason why the author included the information about how Michelle's disability affects her?
A. to explain why Michelle eventually gave up on sports
B. to show how hard Michelle has worked to become a great athlete
C. to describe the ways cerebral palsy affected Michelle's grades
D. to show the differences between Michelle and students who are not disabled
B. to show how hard Michelle has worked to become a great athlete
According to the article, each of the following has contributed to Michelle’s athletic skills EXCEPT:
A. recent advancements in medical technology
B. her sister’s lasting positive influence
C. her family’s continuous support
D. her own hard work and courage
A. recent advancements in medical technology