Fashion Forward
Fashion Forward/from Tales from a Watership Down
from Tales from a Watership Down
The World Is At My Fingertips/Country Connected
The World Is At My Fingertips/Country Connected
100
Which sentence from the selection supports the argument that fabric choices can have lasting harmful effects?
A. Cotton comes from plants, for example. (paragraph 1)
B. That means that a lot of old T-shirts and sweatpants just sit in our landfills. (paragraph 2)
C. It is one of the fastest-growing living things on Earth. (paragraph 4)
D. The material is made from water, yeast, sugar, and spider DNA. (paragraph 5)
B. That means a lot of old T-shirts and sweatpants just sit in our landfills.
100
What is the author's purpose for presenting the information in paragraphs 13 through 23 chronologically?
A. To show how grateful El-ahrairah is about making a friend
B. To show why El-ahrairah is able to face the fox
C. To show that El-ahrairah practices challenging the fox
D. To show where El-ahrairah visits during his travels
B. To show why El-ahrairah is able to face the fox
100
Name three things that the essay must include.
Answers will vary.
100
CC
In the article "A Country Connected," what is most likely the author's purpose for using a cause-and-effect structure in the section "A Life-Changing Project"?
A. To describe the difference in the places the railroad traveled through
B. To tell how the decisions about the railroad were made
C. To explain the impact of the railroad on people who lived at the time
D. To show how the railroad affected workers throughout time
C. To explain the impact of the railroad on people who lived at the time
100
WF
What is the most likely reason the poet includes the details in lines 21 through 28 of the poem "The World Is at My Fingertips"?
A. To demonstrate how the speaker's aunt faced difficult challenges in the past
B. To give thanks for the technology people used throughout history
C. To provide an example of how people can change by talking with others
D. To show the speaker's awareness of how new technology has changed daily life
D. To show the speaker's awareness of how new technology has changed daily life
200
Read this sentence from paragraph 5.
This has the added benefit of opening up new frontiers for fashion designers.
What is the most likely reason the author describes new biodegradable fibers this way?
A. To show that people will have to find these fibers in new places
B. To explain how people can learn about the planet by using these fibers
C. To demonstrate that using these fibers is an idea that will take time
D. To express how these fibers come with many possibilities
D. To express how these fibers come with many possibilities
200
Which statement best describes El-ahrairah's relationship with the fox?
A. They are enemies because the fox wants to eat rabbits.
B. They are enemies because they both eat the same food.
C. They become friends because the fox leaves the warren.
D. They become friends because they help each other.
A. They are enemies because the fox wants to eat rabbits.
200
Which sentence from the story shows that El-ahrairah is friendly?
1 They say that after that El-ahrairah wandered far and wide, and everywhere he went he gave the animals and birds good advice and help. He met mice and water rats and even an otter, which did him no harm; yet he seemed no nearer to what he was seeking.
2 At last, one day, he came to a great expanse of common land, and at last, tired out, lay down in a sunny place.
3 As he lay dozing, he felt the presence of some creature close by and opened his eyes, to see a snake watching him.
4 He was not afraid of a snake, of course, and he greeted it and waited to hear what it would say.
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200
CC
What are the most likely reasons the author includes the photograph in the article "A Country Connected"?
Select TWO correct answers.
A. To help the reader understand the types of train engines that used the completed railroad
B. To emphasize the lasting impact of the completion of the railroad
C. To share information about the long length of the railroad after it was completed
D. To show how the anniversary of the completion of the railroad was celebrated
E. To remind the reader of the various challenges related to the completion of the railroad
B. To emphasize the lasting impact of the completion of the railroad
D. To show how the anniversary of the completion of the railroad was celebrated
200
Which statement expresses an idea found in BOTH the article "A Country Connected" and the poem "The World Is at My Fingertips"?
A. Hard work is valuable even when there is an easier way.
B. Good plans will get used in the end.
C. Learning about the past can answer questions about the future.
D. Having helpful ways to connect is valuable.
D. Having helpful ways to connect is valuable.
300
In paragraph 4, the details about kelp fibers support the key idea that —
A. strong fibers have been popular for many years
B. new fibers can still come from nature
C. different fibers have different effects when they are thrown away
D. new fibers can make interesting clothing
B. new fibers can still come from nature
300
When is the main problem in the story resolved?
A. When the fox leaves the warren
B. When El-ahrairah challenges the fox
C. When El-ahrairah leaves the snake
D. When the snake lies in the sun
A. When the fox leaves the warren
300
Which point of view does the author use in the story?
A. First person, as told by El-ahrairah
B. Third person, as told by the snake
C. First person, as told by the fox
D. Third person, as told by an outside observer
D. Third person, as told by an outside observer
300
CC
Based on the ideas presented throughout the article "A Country Connected," what can the reader conclude about the workers who built the railroad?
A. They made lasting friendships with one another.
B. They went on to build more railroads in other places.
C. They showed great courage in completing their task.
D. They already had experience building large projects.
C. They showed great courage in completing their task.
300
How does the author of the article "A Country Connected" appreciate the accomplishments of others DIFFERENTLY than the poet of the poem "The World Is at
My Fingertips"?
A. By remembering visiting people in new places
B. By describing the achievement of a specific group of people
C. By explaining the similarities between the present and the past
D. By listing the different places people travel to because of technology
B. By describing the achievement of a specific group of people
400
Based on the ideas presented throughout the selection, what can the reader conclude about fabrics?
A. Most fabrics are difficult to make and use properly.
B. The best fabrics are the ones that have been around for a long time.
C. All fabrics have their own advantages and disadvantages.
D. Most fabrics have been changed many times since they were invented.
C. All fabrics have their own advantages and disadvantages.
400
FF
What is the main claim the author makes in the selection? Support your answer with evidence from the selection.
Answers Vary.
400
In paragraph 14, the word dissolve means -
A.soften
B.change
C. vanish
D. jump
C. vanish
400
WF
Read the dictionary entry.
Which definition best matches the meaning of depths in line 19 of the poem "The World Is at My Fingertips"?
A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4
A. Definition 1
400
Which idea about change is developed in BOTH the article "A Country Connected" and the poem "The World Is at My Fingertips"?
A. People take time to adjust to big changes.
B. Change often comes when least expected.
C. Changes in the past affect how people live today.
D. New ideas can go through many different changes.
C. Changes in the past affect how people live today.
500
Read these sentences from paragraph 5.
It is often hard for designers to come up with shapes and styles that have not been made already. But a new kind of fabric can bring something fresh to their work.
What is the best paraphrase of these sentences?
A. Having new fabrics to choose from can help designers solve the difficult task of thinking of original ideas for clothing.
B. Designers can have a difficult time figuring out how to make interesting styles with new fabrics.
C. It can be challenging for designers to make new fabrics work with their current styles.
D. Using different fabrics can help designers with the challenging task of making their old clothing look new again.
A. Having new fabrics to choose from can help designers solve the difficult task of thinking of original ideas for clothing.
500
FF
What is the most likely reason that the author included the information in paragraph 6?
A. To explain why biodegradable clothes cost as much as they do
B. To show possible changes that would make biodegradable fibers more useful
C. To suggest that people want to make plastic fibers more biodegradable
D. To illustrate what biodegradable clothes will look like in many years
B. To show possible changes that would make biodegradable fibers more useful
500
Which characteristic of the story best identifies it as a fable?
A.The story includes a long journey by the main character.
B. The story treats the animal characters as if they were human.
C. The story explains an interesting fact about snakes.
D. The story describes how a hero saves others.
B. The story treats the animal characters as if they were human.
500
WF
Which is the best summary of the poem "The World Is at My Fingertips"?
A. The speaker gets a video call from Aunt Cassie. They talk and laugh together, and this is made much easier by technology.
B. The speaker learns about Paris and Hawaii through technology. Eventually the speaker thinks about Aunt Cassie, who lives far away in Alaska, because of how she used to communicate through letters and phone calls.
C. The speaker reflects on how technology provides information and lets people see places around the world without physically traveling. A video call comes in from Aunt Cassie, and this makes the speaker think about and be grateful for modern ways of communicating
D. The speaker talks to Aunt Cassie, who lives far away in Alaska. This makes the speaker appreciate how difficult it used to be for people to communicate with other people who lived far away.
C. The speaker reflects on how technology provides information and lets people see places around the world without physically traveling. A video call comes in from Aunt Cassie, and this makes the speaker think about and be grateful for modern ways of communicating
500
How are the authors' purposes for including information about family in the article "A Country Connected" and the poem "The World Is at My Fingertips" DIFFERENT?
A. The author of the article emphasizes the importance of honoring family members from the past, but the poet emphasizes the casual nature of the speaker's conversation with a family member.
B. The author of the article describes creative ways to show respect for family members, but the poet describes the speaker's desire to make choices independently of other family members.
C. The author of the article emphasizes the significance of celebrating family achievements, but the poet emphasizes the speaker's personal accomplishments.
D. The author of the article describes the need to maintain family traditions over time, but the poet describes the speaker's hope to develop new traditions to pass down to future generations.
A. The author of the article emphasizes the importance of honoring family members from the past, but the poet emphasizes the casual nature of the speaker's conversation with a family member.