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Read this source of information.(1) Drivers must remain alert at all times, scanning the roadway for potential changes and dangers. (2) Many activities distract drivers, such as eating, drinking, and changing the radio station. (3) Conversations with other car occupants and text conversations are common distractions.(4) Some studies suggest that texting doubles a driver’s reaction time to roadway hazards.

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Which statements describe effective formatting of visual aids? Check all that apply.The text uses every available font.The text is legible and easy to read.The headings and bulleted lists organize information.The images serve as humorous, irrelevant distractions.The most important information is displayed visually.

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The text uses every available font.
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The text is legible and easy to read.
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The headings and bulleted lists organize information.
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The images serve as humorous, irrelevant distractions.
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The most important information is displayed visually.
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Which sentence provides the best hook for a presentation about energy conservation?

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Every American household should strive to reduce energy consumption.
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Would you be willing to flip a switch to preserve energy for future generations?
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Turn off lights, unplug toasters, and power down electronics before leaving.
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Do you know who is often credited with the invention of the light bulb?
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It seems like every day in class teachers say, “Get out your textbook.”
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Frederick Douglas once said, “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.”
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A person’s ability to read impacts his success in every academic area.
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Strengthening reading skills in elementary school will improve all test scores.
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Read this prompt.Create a multimedia presentation about mandatory community service hours as a graduation requirement. Research a variety of sources and create visual aids to accompany your spoken presentation.

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Some students enjoy serving senior citizens of the community at local retirement homes.
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I bet our county will add community service hours on top of all the other useless graduation requirements.
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Many school systems encourage high school students to perform community service hours.
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Community service requirements are beneficial, nurturing young people’s interests and civic consciences.
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Read this source of information.(1) American youth have school commitments and extracurricular activities. (2) Many also enjoy leisure activities, such as reading and playing video games. (3) The US Department of Agriculture recommends that young people ages 6–17 should engage in 60 minutes of physical activity each day. (4) The specific amount of activity needed for a healthy lifestyle depends on daily caloric intake.

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Consider this image.

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an informative presentation about how to read food labels
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a persuasive presentation about the importance of healthy food choices
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a persuasive presentation about the superiority of organic food
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an informative presentation about the US Food and Drug Administration
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Consider this claim.Parents who speak more than one language should expose their children to multiple languages in early childhood.Which statement provides the best support for this claim?

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Bilingual students exhibit better problem-solving skills than peers who speak only one language.
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Many elementary schools offer exposure to foreign languages and cultures in a club format.
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The biggest challenge of learning foreign languages is the conjugation of irregular verbs.
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Foreign-language students may consider careers as interpreters or US diplomats.
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by including reasons and evidence
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by including a claim and counterclaim
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by including statistics and relevant facts
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by including research and a bibliography
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Which of these sources provide reliable information for research? Check all that apply.personal blog.gov website.com advertisementscholarly articlebook written by an expert

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