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Oct. 23- Nov. 6

Oct. 23, 2013Insects may someday help solve the problem of food shortages around the world. They are an excellent source of protein, which is one of the main nutrients in our diets. Locusts have more protein in them than beef, as do termites and houseflies. The hard shells that some insects have is also high in roughage (fiber) needed by our bodies. Baby bees, caterpillars, crickets, beetles, and a type of mosquito are now being eaten in various parts of the world, such as Australia, South America, and Asia.

The paragraph tells mainly:A. What a main nutrient in our diet is.B. Where insects are used for food.C. Why insects could solve the food shortage.D. Which insects have the most protein.

Answers Oct. 23, 2013

The paragraph tells mainly:A. What a main nutrient in our diet is.B. Where insects are used for food.C. Why insects could solve the food shortage.D. Which insects have the most protein.

Oct. 24, 2013Some clever methods have been used to change the

behavior of animals. When cats at a New York aquarium tried to catch fish some years ago, they were given an eel to play with. However, it was an electric eel, and one touch of the paw gave the cats a shock that reform them at once! Even insect behavior has been changed. A movie director couldn’t get crickets to jump on command during the filming of a picture. A sack of Mexican jumping beans was placed among those crickets. Very soon the crickets were jumping merrily along with the amazing beans!

The paragraph tells mainly:A. Why cats are afraid of electric eels.B. How the jumping heights of crickets can be changed.C. What clever methods are used to change animal behavior.D. What movie directors do to train animals.

Oct. 24, 2013 AnswersA. Why cats are afraid of electric eels.B. How the jumping heights of crickets can be

changed.C. What clever methods are used to change

animal behavior.D. What movie directors do to train animals.

Oct. 25 2013

There are several key elements that make a great leader in business. First,you must have good leadership skills. Good leaders are good listeners andhave excellent communication skills. They know how to read people andinspire them. Also, they must be dedicated to learning their business. Thebest business leaders constantly look for new ways of doing things to gainnew customers while continuing to maintain their present ones. Third, goodleaders in business have goals. They know what they want to accomplish andhow they are going to do it within a specific time frame. Having these keyelements can make anyone a good business leader.

Which of the following topics is the best “fit” for this passage?a. businessb. leadersc. good business leadersd. leadership

Oct. 25 Answers

Which of the following topics is the best “fit” for this passage?

a. businessb. leadersc. good business leadersd. leadership

Oct. 28Identify the following figurative language from

The House of the Scorpion:1. “The bones were his dolls.” a. simile b. idiom c. metaphor d.

allusion

2. “The chupacabras, who came out after dark and sucked your juices and left you to dry like an old cantaloupe skin!” a. metaphor b. personification c. idiom d. simile

3. “Whenever he was hurt or angry or sad, the feelings stuck their claws into him until they were ready to let go.” a. personification b. idiom c. metaphor d. simile

4. “…, but I know you’re a copy of him. It’s like the old vulture was being given a second chance.” a. metaphor b. simile c. hyperbole d. idiom

Oct 28 Answers1. “The bones were his dolls.” a. simile b. idiom c. metaphor d.

allusion

2. “The chupacabras, who came out after dark and sucked your juices and left you to dry like an old cantaloupe skin!” a. metaphor b. personification c. idiom d. simile

3. “Whenever he was hurt or angry or sad, the feelings stuck their claws into him until they were ready to let go.” a. personification b. idiom c. metaphor d. simile

4. “…, but I know you’re a copy of him. It’s like the old vulture was being given a second chance.” a. metaphor b. simile c. hyperbole d. idiom

Oct. 29Laura was writing in her diary when she heard the lookout cry,

“Thar she blows!” Laura rushed from her cabin to the ship’s rail. Near the ship a great whale lifted out of the water. Laura gazed in wonder at the huge animal. Usually Laura did not have much to write about in her diary. Today, however, she wrote a description of the whale: “The whale’s head is as big as four whole rooms, and his body as long as our ship.”

T F IA. Laura was in her cabin when the lookout cried out.B. Laura had previously filled her diary with stories just as exciting.C. Laura had never been this close to a large whale before.D. Laura wrote that the whale’s body was as long as the ship.

Oct. 29AnswersA. TB. FC. ID.T

Tues. Oct. 30 According to a leading tire manufacturer, to find out whether

your car tires have sufficient tread for safety, you can simply insert a U.S. penny into the grooves between treads. To test a regular-tire tread, hold the penny upside down with Lincoln’s head facing you. If the top of Lincoln’s head shows when the penny is inserted in the tread groove, the tread is over worn. Thus the tire is unsafe, so you should buy a new one. In addition, says the tire company such a tire will give poor gas mileage, and you will have to use that penny- plus more- at the gas pump.

T F IA. According to the tire company, there are two reasons for replacing over worn tires.B. The tire manufacturer is telling about the penny test to prevent accidents and to sell more tires.C. If a tread is over worn, Lincoln’s beard disappears in the groove.D. A tire with an over worn tread will give poor gas mileage.

Oct. 30, 2013AnswersA. TB. IC. FD. T

Oct 31, 2013Crack! The gun sounded in the crisp, cold air.

Like a bullet, skier number 14 zoomed out of the starting gate, her face set with determination as she attacked the slope with a vengeance. Faster and faster she flew, her body bent low her whip-like turns leaving a cloud of snow in her trail. The crowd cheered as she swooped to a stop at the bottom of the mountain, her breath coming in quick gasps, a smile lighting her flushed face.

T F IA. The skier has completed a successful run in competition.B. A cloud of snow was left in the skier’s trail.C. The skier got off to a fast start.D. The skier kept her knees straight and her body erect.

Answers Oct 31A. I

B. T

C. T

D. F.

Friday Nov. 1, 2013The famous Swedish singer Jenny Lind once visited a

home for the blind in Manchester, England. At first, she spent time just talking to the people, who had no idea who this kind lady was. After a while she asked them if they would like her to sing some of their favorite songs. As Lind sang the songs they knew and loved, they were deeply moved by her exquisite voice so filled with feeling.

“This must be Jenny Lind, ‘the Swedish Nightingale’,” they whispered to one another excitedly.

T F IA. Jenny spent time talking to people at the home for the blind.B. The blind people knew that a voice of such superb quality must belong to a famous artist.C. Jenny Lind sang the songs the blind people knew and loved.D. Jenny Lind came from Sweden.

AnswersNov. 1A. TB. IC. TD. T

Nov. 4, 2013Kites have earned a place of honor in military history.

They have served many countries well in time of war. During the Russian War in 1855, kites towed torpedoes to their targets. People-lifting kites were employed by the British, the French, and the Russians to spy on their enemies. Kites excelled in these reconnaissance missions. During World War ll, descending paratroopers landed safely, surrounded by the protective escort of kites. In the field on communication, kites have given signals or delivered messages. Kites have given noble service above and beyond the call of duty!

The paragraph tells mainly-A. How kites are used in wars.B. When kites guided torpedoes.C. How kites are used to spy.D. When kites helped paratroopers.

Nov. 4, 2013The paragraph tells mainly-

A. How kites are used in wars.B. When kites guided torpedoes.C. How kites are used to spy.D. When kites helped paratroopers.

Nov. 5, 2013Sound cannot travel in a vacuum. It must have some

medium through which it can pass, such as liquid, solid, or gas. Sound travels through dry air at about seven hundred miles per hour. This is about the speed of a bullet fired from a rifle. Sound travels about four times this speed through water. Sound can travel even faster through the ground than through the air. This explains why Native Americans of old would put their ears to the ground in order to hear approaching buffalo or horses. In general, most liquids and solids transmit sound at a faster rate than air does.

The paragraph tells mainly-A. How fast sound travels through water.B. Why Native Americans put their ears to the grounds.C. How quickly solids transmit sounds.D. How quickly sounds travel in different mediums.

Nov. 5, 2013 The paragraph tells mainly-A. How fast sound travels through water.B. Why Native Americans put their ears to the grounds.C. How quickly solids transmit sounds.D. How quickly sounds travel in different mediums.