Passage 1
Which sentence from Passage 1 supports the claim that drones may not be safe?
A. "These days, people do much of their shopping online."
B. "Some people worry about using drones for deliveries."
C. "If many companies use drones, how will they keep them from crashing into each other or other objects?"
D. "The government is working with companies to solve these problems."
C. "If many companies use drones, how will they keep them from crashing into each other or other objects?"
Read this sentence from paragraph 2 of passage 2.
"Some drones look like diminutive helicopters, and these tiny devices can carry objects."
What is the meaning of diminutive?
A. fast
B. new
C. small
D. strong
C. small
In passage 2, what is the meaning of the word compensate as it is used in paragraph 5?
A. give money to
B. bring products to
C. hire replacements for
D. train to do something
A. give money to
Solar power is made from the sun's energy, who is renewable and free of charge.
A. where is renewable and free of charge
B. which is renewable and free of charge
C. when is renewable and free of charge
D. correct as it
B. which is renewable and free of charge
Read this sentence from paragraph 3 of passage 1.
"Others use them for observation, or a way to take videos or pictures of their property or surrounding from a bird's-eye view."
What is the meaning of observation?
A. the act of viewing something
B. the act of moving to a new place
C. the process of delivering something
D. the process of waiting for something
A. the act of viewing something
According to Passage 2, why are restaurants looking into drone delivery?
A. They can hire fewer workers.
B. They can get food orders to people more quickly.
C. They can get more customers for their restaurants.
D. They can get approval from the government.
B. They can get food orders to people more quickly.
In Passage 2, the author says that customers want 'convenience.' What two details from the passage best support this claim?
A. "Drones come in many sizes.'
B. "Many people think it is easier to order products from home than to go to a store."
C. "Fast shipping gets products to people's homes in one or two days."
D. " They are better for the environment because they do not burn fuel."
E. "Drone delivery could have many benefits for both sellers and consumers."
B. "Many people think it is easier to order products from home than to go to a store."
C. "Fast shipping gets products to people's homes in one or two days."
Many companies are building solar plants in the United States today.
A. have been building
B. is building
C. will be building
D. correct as is
D. correct as is
In Passage 1, what text structure does the author use in paragraphs 4 and 5 to discuss commercial drone delivery?
A. chronological order
B. steps in a process
C. order of importance
D. problem and solution
D. problem and solution
In passage 2, what text structure does the author use in paragraph 4 to explain that drones would be able to avoid traffic issues that hold up truck delivery?
A. chronological order
B. problem and solution
C. order of importance
D. steps in a process
B. problem and solution
The author of Passage 2 identifies problems that have occurred as a result of online shopping and delivery. I dentify one solution the author offers for each problem.
PROBLEM
1. Traffic problems can cause online shipping delays.
2. Trucks delivering online orders contribute to poor air quality.
SOLUTIONS:
A. Drones are cheaper to use.
B. Drones are controlled by people.
C. Drones fly through the air.
D. Drones run out of batteries.
E. Drones create new jobs and help the economy.
1. C. Drones fly through the air.
2. D. Drones run out of batteries.
Since they are completed, they will generate electricity to power homes and businesses.
A. Once
B. While
C. Until
D. correct as is
A. Once
PART A: Which sentence belongs in a summary of paragraph 3 of Passage 1?
A. Drones can go to dangerous places.
B. People use drones for many important tasks.
C. Drones can take pictures of large areas.
D. Some people buy drones for personal use.
PART B: Which two details from paragraph 3 best support the answer to Part A?
A. "Many people buy them for fun, like a remote control car."
B. "Police may use drones to fight crime by taking pictures of a crime scene or looking for evidence or suspects."
C. "News outlets use them for a variety of tasks."
D. "After a storm, rescue crews fly drones over a large area to view the damage."
E. "Who knows what new jobs people may figure out for drones?"
B. People use drones for many important tasks.
B. "Police may use drones to fight crime by taking pictures of a crime scene or looking for evidence or suspects."
D. "After a storm, rescue crews fly drones over a large area to view the damage."
PART A: What is the central idea of Passage 2?
A. Drones would allow companies to avoid paying human drivers.
B. Using drones may be a better way to deliver things in the near future.
C. Drone delivery may be affected by the weather.
D. People have some serious safety concerns about using delivery drones.
PART B: Which two details from the passage best support the answer to Part A?
A. "With drones, though, things you order could arrive in just thirty minutes."
B. "In fact, the government has approved one company to try out food deliveries in San Diego, California."
C. "Compare that to trucks and vans that burn diesel and gasoline can add to air pollution."
D. "However, experts think that drones also have some drawbacks."
E. "Drones are not heavy, so wind and bad weather can affect them."
B. Using drones may be a better way to deliver things in the near future.
A. "With drones, though, things you order could arrive in just thirty minutes."
C. "Compare that to trucks and vans that burn diesel and gasoline can add to air pollution."
What evidence does the author of Passage 2 support the claim that using drones has drawbacks?
A. Hackers may be able to steal information.
B. People will do too much online shopping.
C. Drones will negatively affect air quality.
D. Drones may crash into things.
D. Drones may crash into things.
While an area has many cloudy days, solar power might not be very useful.
A. Since an area has many cloudy days,
B. If an area has many cloudy days,
C. Before an area has many cloudy days,
D. correct as is
B. If an area has many cloudy days,