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Gabby Douglas
Doggie
Turtles
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Read the section "No More Apologies." Select the paragraph that suggests bullying is a widespread problem.
What is "According to the Pew Research Center, about 7 out of 10 people ages 18 to 24 have been bullied online. Douglas' teammates, including Biles, Raisman, and Madison Kocian, were also on the receiving end of online hate this summer. After the Olympic Games, they posted a picture to Instagram of themselves in bikinis on a beach."
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Based on the article, which of these statements is TRUE? A. All that is needed to have a healthy dog is food, a collar and a leash. B. Dogs are most expensive when they are puppies and as they get older. C. Rescue dogs are often more expensive to buy than dogs from breeders. D. Cost is the only concern for those thinking about buying or adopting a dog.
What is B. Dogs are most expensive when they are puppies and as they get older.
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Which of these statements would be MOST important to include in an objective summary of the article? A. Loggerhead turtles must be protected since they are in danger. B. The McLachlans' studies have helped researchers better understand the turtles. C. Public beaches should be closed to prevent turtles from being harmed by humans. D. Researchers drive their vehicles far from the beach so they do not confuse the turtles.
What is B. The McLachlans' studies have helped researchers better understand the turtles.
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Which sentence from the article BEST supports the idea that many online bullies do not have a reason for making others upset? A. Instead, the 20-year-old found a stream of hate from online bullies questioning her patriotism during the medal ceremony. B. Online bullies attacked her for what they saw as a lack of support for her teammates Aly Raisman and Simone Biles. C. Douglas says she has "no idea" why she became such a target for bullying. D. Instead, she simply blames "the mean few that feel like they need to comment on everything."
What is D. Instead, she simply blames "the mean few that feel like they need to comment on everything."
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Which paragraph from the section "Many Unknowns With Dogs From Shelters" BEST supports the idea that paying more for a dog upfront may not prevent surprise expenses?
What is New owners often don't consider the possible cost of accidents, Rawitzer says. Arnold, her labradoodle, once lapped up a tiny, tasty piece of a barbecue-cleaning brush. An X-ray, treatment and follow-up X-ray came to $400. That accident happened during regular vet hours. The next time Arnold ate something he shouldn’t have, it was on a weekend. That trip to the emergency vet came with a $1,200 bill.
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What is the summary of the section "Where Are The Middle-Aged Loggerheads?" A. The McLachlans' have seen less turtles this year than last year. B. Turtles return to the beach where they were born to lay their eggs. C. Doctor Col Limpus studies turtles at Mon Repos Beach. D. The McLachlans' have not seen any new turtles this year.
What is D. The McLachlans' have not seen any new turtles this year.
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What is the connection between the introduction [paragraphs 1-3] and the final section, "Standing Up For Yourself"? A. Both the introduction and the final section explain how Douglas has overcome the mean comments people said about her online. B. The introduction explains some of the bullying Douglas experienced, and the final section explains what she is doing to stop bullying. C. Both the introduction and the final section describe programs that are designed to prevent bullying in schools. D. The introduction describes Douglas' accomplishments as a gymnast, and the final section explains how she was bullied.
What is B. The introduction explains some of the bullying Douglas experienced, and the final section explains what she is doing to stop bullying.
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Fill in the blank. Overall, the article is organized around ......... A. a comparison of dogs from shelters and breeders. B. a list of the various kinds of costs of owning a dog. C. a story about a dog and its health problems as it aged. D. a problem some people have with their dogs and the solution.
What is B. a list of the various kinds of costs of owning a dog.
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Why does the author include the section "Tag, You're It!"? A. to describe the process of tagging turtles and some of the dangers facing turtles B. to describe several reasons why loggerhead turtles are an endangered species C. to explain why the McLachlans study turtles and summarize their main findings D. to support the idea that loggerhead turtles should not be tagged on beaches
What is A. to describe the process of tagging turtles and some of the dangers facing turtles
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Why does the author include the section "Staying Offline"? A. to show how people are affected by bullying B. to show how Olympic athletes are bullied more than other people C. to show that famous people should not Google themselves D. to show how difficult the Olympics can be
What is A. to show how people are affected by bullying
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What is the connection between the introduction [paragraphs 1-2] and the final section, "Dogs Require A Lot Of Time," of the article? A. The introduction asks questions about the basic needs of dogs and their owners, and the final section gives a specific list of everything they need. B. The introduction tells the reader about two veterinarians who own a supply company, and the final section lists some of the supplies they sell. C. The introduction outlines the reasons why some people do not want to own dogs, and the final section contrasts reasons why people love their dogs. D. The introduction suggests many people do not know what it costs to own a dog, and the final section adds that they also need to spend time on their dogs.
What is D. The introduction suggests many people do not know what it costs to own a dog, and the final section adds that they also need to spend time on their dogs.
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How does the introduction [paragraphs 1-4] affect the overall structure of the article? A. It tells the story of how the McLachlans started studying turtles. B. It provides a call to action for people to save the loggerhead turtles. C. It describes details about the people and setting in the article. D. It gives descriptions of the animals being studied in the article.
What is C. It describes details about the people and setting in the article.