Question:

STORIES OF USEFUL INVENTIONS, excerpt
By S. E. Forman

1911

THE MATCH

There never was a time when the world was without fire, but there was a time when men did not know how to kindle fire; and after they learned how to kindle one, it was a long, long time before they learned how to kindle one easily. In these days we can kindle a fire without any trouble, because we can easily get a match; but we must remember that the match is one of the most wonderful things in the world, and that it took men thousands of years to learn how to make one. Let us learn the history of this familiar little object, the match.

Fire was first given to man by nature itself. When a forest is set on fire by cinders from a neighboring volcano, or when a tree is set ablaze by a thunderbolt, we may say that nature strikes a match. In the early history of the world, nature had to kindle all the fires, for man by his own effort was unable to produce a spark. The first method, then, of getting fire for use was to light sticks of wood at a flame kindled by nature—by a volcano, perhaps, or by a stroke of lightning. These firebrands were carried to the home and used in kindling the fires there. The fire secured in this way was carefully guarded and was kept burning as long as possible. But the flame, however faithfully watched, would sometimes be extinguished. A sudden gust of wind or a sudden shower would put it out. Then a new firebrand would have to be secured, and this often meant a long journey and a deal of trouble.

In 1827, John Walker, a druggist in a small English town, tipped a splint with sulphur, chlorate of potash, and sulphid of antimony, and rubbed it on sandpaper, and it burst into flame. The druggist had discovered the first friction-chemical match, the kind we use to-day. It is called friction-chemical because it is made by mixing certain chemicals together and rubbing them. Although Walker's match did not require the bottle of acid, nevertheless it was not a good one. It could be lighted only by hard rubbing, and it sputtered and threw fire in all directions. In a few years, however, phosphorus was substituted on the tip for antimony, and the change worked wonders. The match could now be lighted with very little rubbing, and it was no longer necessary to have sandpaper upon which to rub it. It would ignite when rubbed on any dry surface, and there was no longer any sputtering. This was the phosphorus match, the match with which we are so familiar.

What was the main problem with relying on nature to start a flame? (5 points)

Fire could only be collected with "sticks of wood" that were hard to find.
Fire had to be "carefully guarded," requiring someone to stay behind from hunting.
Fire had to be "carried to the home," which could be dangerous and awkward.
Fire was likely hard to find, requiring a "long journey and a deal of trouble."

Answer:

The answer is C.

Explanation:

They had to go and find it, which took a long time, then they had to take it home with them to light their fires.

in the following sentence, identify the italicized prepositional phrase as either an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase.

The alley cat from down the street ate the cake.

What theme is conveyed in "Sister and Brother”?

Self-interest is the key to a good life.
Being helpful to others is its own reward.
It is not possible for people to truly change.
The road to doom is paved with good intentions

"Now, well would it have been for him who had first spoken had he left Robin Hood alone; but his anger was hot. . . . So, of a sudden, without any warning, he sprang to his feet, and seized upon his bow and fitted it to a shaft. "Ay," cried he, "and I'll hurry thee anon." And he sent the arrow whistling after Robin."
—The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood,
Howard Pyle

Who is the conflict between in this passage? Answer by using the drop-down menu to complete the sentence.

The conflict is between Robin Hood and _______.
A: the deer
B: the sheriff
C: the archer
D: the king

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When the Rosetta Stone was discovered nobody knew how to read the hieroglyphs or ancient Egyptian demotic. The stone was also written in ancient Greek. Since the inscriptions said the same thing in three different languages the Rosetta Sone became a very valuable piece of information. Through the work of many people, it took more than two months to uncover what the Rosetta Stone said. The Rosetta Stone is a rock that was written on by Egyptian priests for the honor of an Egyptian Pharaoh named Ptolemy V Epiphanes.

Even though the Rosetta Stone is in three different languages archeologists and scholars were able to translate it and read the inscriptions in a modern understanding. Jean-Francois Champollion was the first to crack the code of the Rosetta Stone. Napoleon Bonaparte's a french soldier was the first to find the Rosetta Stone with the writing near the town of Rashid. While digging the additions of a foundation for a fort near the town or Rashid in the Nile Delta the Stone was found.

The Damage on the Rosetta Stone made the three texts incomplete. The Egyptian hieroglyphics had suffered the most damage out of the three texts. Some of the text is incomplete due to cracks and missing pieces from the stone, but scholars and archeologists were still able to translate what it said. The Egyptian priests had craved the Rosetta Stone 196 BC during the Ptolemaic dynasty. The stone was made of a material called Granodiorite.

How do Killer Kane's actions contradict his description of himself as a loving person?

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Robots on Earth
Robots on Earth
by Jerry West

Explosions. Car chases. A man and woman, drenched in sweat, limping from a building as it crumbles to the ground, muster the last of their strength to rescue humanity from its inevitable extinction at the cold, metal hands of humanoid creatures with artificial intelligence gone awry. For decades, books and movies have dictated how we think of robots. Simply the word "robot" can bring to mind images of evil, mechanical creatures bent on taking over the world and wiping out every glimmer of humanity. And yet, the truth of machines is dramatically different. Today's robots hold little in common with their villainous cousins from action-packed science fiction. Most robots have no interest in harming the human population at all; they exist to aid people in making life safer, healthier, and more productive.

For example, jobs such as welding and painting are important to civilization as we know it, but experience has taught us that these activities can be hazardous to human health. In addition, fumes in automobile and airplane factories can harm organic bodies that become exposed to their toxins in the assembly process. Even when the best precautions are taken, workers may still suffer from lack of adequate ventilation. What is the answer to these difficult dilemmas? Robots. Because machines don't rely on clean air or comfortable temperatures, because they can function even in the midst of deadly gasses, they can take over with ease where humans would suffer greatly. Working together, humans and robots can get the job done.

A robot's job isn't limited to the terrestrial level, either. Even in space, machines such as the R2 humanoid robot at the International Space Station complete dangerous tasks for astronauts, protecting them from potentially deadly situations. And then, when there are mundane but essential tasks to conduct on the space station, R2 takes care of those, as well, freeing up the astronauts' time for more important responsibilities. Thus, in space and on Earth, robots manage to create healthier, happier humans.

In fact, there are robots on Earth that exist specifically to boost human health. Just as contact lenses enhance human sight, robotics can increase human mobility. People with disabilities and various forms of paralysis now have hope that they can achieve better range of motion, when before this wasn't possible. With the help of robots, scientists are working to create an exoskeleton that will attach itself to the outside of the human body, establishing a connection to the human brain. Neuroscientist Miguel Nicolelis has a dream. "We are working with the Brazilian government, who is helping fund the project. At the 2014 soccer World Cup celebrations we hope to have a Brazilian teenager with quadriplegia walk out and make the opening kick."

Explosions and car crashes may sell tickets for the summer blockbuster, but robots have so much more to offer, and much of it is positive service to humans. At the heart of the field of robotics is not the creation of people-destroying machines with evil artificial intelligence, but something much more useful. Robots aren't our enemies; instead, they are the valuable result of scientific endeavors to create safer lives for people everywhere.

Write a summary of the article:
Write a main idea sentence for each paragraph of the article.
Put your main idea sentences together to create the first draft of your summary paragraph and include a topic sentence.
Revise your draft to make it more concise, effective, and objective.
Proofread your paragraph for complete sentences, proper punctuation, and correct spelling.
Remember that the summary should be objective and should not include your opinions or experiences.
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STORIES OF USEFUL INVENTIONS, excerpt
By S. E. Forman

1911

THE MATCH

There never was a time when the world was without fire, but there was a time when men did not know how to kindle fire; and after they learned how to kindle one, it was a long, long time before they learned how to kindle one easily. In these days we can kindle a fire without any trouble, because we can easily get a match; but we must remember that the match is one of the most wonderful things in the world, and that it took men thousands of years to learn how to make one. Let us learn the history of this familiar little object, the match.

Fire was first given to man by nature itself. When a forest is set on fire by cinders from a neighboring volcano, or when a tree is set ablaze by a thunderbolt, we may say that nature strikes a match. In the early history of the world, nature had to kindle all the fires, for man by his own effort was unable to produce a spark. The first method, then, of getting fire for use was to light sticks of wood at a flame kindled by nature—by a volcano, perhaps, or by a stroke of lightning. These firebrands were carried to the home and used in kindling the fires there. The fire secured in this way was carefully guarded and was kept burning as long as possible. But the flame, however faithfully watched, would sometimes be extinguished. A sudden gust of wind or a sudden shower would put it out. Then a new firebrand would have to be secured, and this often meant a long journey and a deal of trouble.

In 1827, John Walker, a druggist in a small English town, tipped a splint with sulphur, chlorate of potash, and sulphid of antimony, and rubbed it on sandpaper, and it burst into flame. The druggist had discovered the first friction-chemical match, the kind we use to-day. It is called friction-chemical because it is made by mixing certain chemicals together and rubbing them. Although Walker's match did not require the bottle of acid, nevertheless it was not a good one. It could be lighted only by hard rubbing, and it sputtered and threw fire in all directions. In a few years, however, phosphorus was substituted on the tip for antimony, and the change worked wonders. The match could now be lighted with very little rubbing, and it was no longer necessary to have sandpaper upon which to rub it. It would ignite when rubbed on any dry surface, and there was no longer any sputtering. This was the phosphorus match, the match with which we are so familiar.


Which sentence from the text describes a problem with Walker's match that the phosphorus match tried to solve?
A. A sudden gust of wind or a sudden shower would put it out.
B. Although Walker's match did not require the bottle of acid, nevertheless it was not a good one.
C. A druggist in a small English town, tipped a splint with sulphur, chlorate of potash, and sulphid of antimony.
D. It could be lighted only by hard rubbing, and it sputtered and threw fire in all directions.

Reflection: Which Calendar do you think would be best to use to help you get organized in school?

Select the three quotes below from Passage 1 that best illustrate how Jane is feeling in her argument with Mrs. Reed.


A)“'I am not deceitful: if I were, I should say I loved you; but I declare I do not love you:'” (paragraph 2)


B)“… her eye of ice continued to dwell freezingly on mine.” (paragraph 3)


“C)Shaking from head to foot, thrilled with ungovernable excitement, ...” (paragraph 5)


“D)'I will say the very thought of you makes me sick, ...'” (paragraph 6)


“E)'I will tell anybody who asks me questions, this exact tale.'” (paragraph 8)

HELP!!! *ASAP* Read the paragraphs.

The concerns about sending people to Mars are definitely worth considering. For one thing, the mission will cost billions of dollars. This would be a huge additional cost at a time when national debts continue to skyrocket. Also, that money could help fix problems here on Earth.

Mars may have valuable resources. The Earth’s resources are already starting to dwindle, and our population continues to grow. Finding resources on Mars could provide much-needed relief for the overstressed ecosystems of Earth.

What is the best way to connect the paragraphs?

deleting the last sentence of the first paragraph
deleting the first sentence of the second paragraph
adding a transition at the beginning of the second paragraph
adding another sentence with evidence at the end of the first paragraph

In paragraph 5 of Selection 1, what does the word domesticated mean?


A)highly regarded


B)raised by people


C)eaten by animals


D)newly discovered



(the paragraph)
The Anasazi may have grown out of a northern branch of these archaic people, or they may have been homesteaders of the Mogollon culture who came to the northern frontier from the south. In any case, sometime during the first or second century A.D. the first discernible stage of Anasazi culture emerged. Their presence is marked in the archeological record by semi-permanent or permanent dwellings and evidence of domesticated plant cultivation, including digging sticks, grinding stones, and storage rooms.

Match the term with the correct answer.

Match the point of view with one of its advantages.

First-person point of view A) It places the reader into the action as a character in the story.

Second-person point of view B) It engages the reader with a character from a story narrating the action.

Third-person point of view C) It allows you to reveal the inner thoughts of multiple characters.

It has keys, but no locks. It has space, but no room. You can enter, but can’t go inside. What is it?

Into the woods I go
Book and blanket in tow.

Like an explorer
I search for territory
among the trees,
then stake my claim
with a patchwork flag.

Like a ship
my blanket sails
on oceans of words
to worlds
unknown.

Where will I go?
Wherever the pages set my mind to roam.

How does a simile most clearly contribute to the tone of this poem?

A. The simile "to worlds unknown" creates a mysterious tone because unknown lands are associated with mystery.
B. The simile "like a ship" creates an adventurous tone because ships are associated with sailing to unknown lands.
C. The simile "like a ship" creates a childish tone because children enjoy playing with toy ships.
D. The simile "to worlds unknown" creates a confident tone because a person must be enthusiastic when traveling to foreign lands.

We lived there for three days – Mother and we five children, the youngest of whom was three years old. Because of the rigorous physical examination that we had to submit to, particularly of the eyes, there was this terrible anxiety that one of us might be rejected. And if one of us was, what would the rest of the family do?

—Angelo Pellegrini
from Immigrant Kids,
Russell Freedman

Choose the detail that best supports the idea that the family was worried they would be rejected.

A: The eye examination was rigorous.
B: There were too many children.
C: The children were too young.
D: They were there for three days.

1. Bruno thinks it is unfair that Shmuel has many friends while he has none. What does this observation reflect about Bruno? How is this statement in conflict with the actual situation that Shmuel is in?

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Why might you question the reliability of the authors claim that the lab will win a Nobel Prize in Medicine?

(A) The article seems like it was written to entertain.
(B) A reliable article would not begin with the word, "Achoo!"
(C) An article that mentions home remedies is usually folklore.
(D) An article would not try so hard to persuade its reader.

The bright sun glistened on the quiet lake. is there a action verb, being verb or a verb phrase

“Laurence in the Hold” describes Laurence’s first day as a stowaway aboard a ship. Write a narrative about Laurence’s second day on the ship. Make sure your narrative is a believable continuation of Laurence’s first day.

WHICH IS A TRUE STATEMENT ABOUT THE USE OF DETAILS WHEN WRITING ENGAGING LEADS?


1. Use descriptive details.

2. Use informational details.

3. Use repetitive details.

4. Use factual details.
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Use context to determine the meaning of the word imperious as it is used in paragraph 19 of Sorry, Wrong Number. Write your definition of imperious here and explain how you figured it out.

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Read this sentence from paragraph 2 of Selection 1.



(The term Anasazi is as alien to Puebloan people as the abandoned ruins were to the nomadic Navajo.)



The author uses simile in this sentence in order to .............


A)illustrate the influence of aliens on ancient cultures.


B)draw a connection between two groups of Native Americans.


C)show similarities between the ways in which different groups lived.


D)emphasize that the Anasazi are not ancestors of groups in the area today.

While reasonable safety concerns may require changes in the building, the "beacon" promised by Mr. Libeskind cannot under any circumstances be replaced with a dreary, fear-inspired fortress. The tower could become overly bulky if extra security demands are simply grafted onto the present plan. It already calls for a massive building, with too much extra office space - added to suit the developer - and a very tall spire for those who want a perpetual sign of defiance to terrorists. Nothing would better express capitulation to terrorism than a large skyscraper that looks like a vertical bunker.

Given the author’s tone, how do you think he feels about the security changes being made to the Freedom Tower?
a.He is happy about the changes.
b.He is unhappy about the changes.
c.He is neutral about the changes.
d.He believes the changes should be kept secret.

Which story features a dynamic character? In the beginning of the story, Teddy refuses to pass the soccer ball to his teammates and gets angry when his team loses. At the end of the story, Teddy realizes that friendship and teamwork are more important than winning. In the beginning of the story, John sits at the edge of the pool and watches his friends have a good time swimming. At the end of the story, John complains of a stomachache when it is time for swimming class. In the beginning of the story, Luis helps his little brother with his math homework. At the end of the story, Luis teaches his youngest brother how to ride a bicycle without training wheels. In the beginning of the story, Tamara teases Phoebe about the low score she receives on a math quiz. At the end of the story, Tamara laughs at the way Paul holds a tennis racquet in gym class.

Which sentence contains an appositive phrase?

A. My soccer team, which is called the Easton Eagles, has a great record.
B. At the end of the day tomorrow, we have a big game across town.
C. David Sánchez, the coach of the opposing team, owns a music store.
D. My brother, sister, and I take guitar lessons there every Thursday.Percent of books Susan has less than

Adam and Eve were _____ with a decision to obey God‘s law or to disobey his command
A. Troubled
B. Confronted
C. Redeemed

Which is the closest antonym for the word sagacious?
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A imprudent
B benevolent
C archaic
D charismatic