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Read the excerpt from President Ronald Reagan’s Address at Moscow State University.But progress is not foreordained. The key is freedom—freedom of thought, freedom of information, freedom of communication. The renowned scientist, scholar, and founding father of this university, Mikhail Lomonosov, knew that. "It is common knowledge," he said, "that the achievements of science are considerable and rapid, particularly once the yoke of slavery is cast off and replaced by the freedom of philosophy." You know, one of the first contacts between your country and mine took place between Russian and American explorers. The Americans were members of Cook's last voyage on an expedition searching for an Arctic passage; on the island of Unalaska, they came upon the Russians, who took them in, and together with the native inhabitants, held a prayer service on the ice.

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a substantiated opinion because Reagan quotes an expert.
B
a substantiated opinion because Reagan lists many freedoms.
C
an unsubstantiated opinion because Reagan shares personal feelings.
D
an unsubstantiated opinion because Reagan gives a historical example.
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A
inform
B
persuade
C
entertain
D
educate
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Which line from President Reagan’s Address at Moscow State University best substantiates his opinion that small businesses are moving the technological revolution?

A
One of the largest personal computer firms in the United States was started by two college students, no older than you, in the garage behind their home.
B
Like an athlete in competition or a scholar in pursuit of the truth, experience is the greatest teacher.
C
The explorers of the modern era are the entrepreneurs, men with vision, with the courage to take risks and faith enough to brave the unknown.
D
Some people, even in my own country, look at the riot of experiment that is the free market and see only waste. What of all the entrepreneurs that fail?
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A substantiated opinion is best supported by

A
personal opinions.
B
individual thoughts.
C
expert opinions.
D
common beliefs.
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Which are important to consider when identifying the purpose of a speech? Select 4 options.cultural contextexpert opinioncentral ideaslanguageaudience

A
cultural context
B
expert opinion
C
central ideas
D
language
E
audience
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Making a bandwagon appeal in a persuasive speech is an example of using

A
substantiated opinion.
B
unsubstantiated opinion.
C
an either/or argument.
D
proven fact.
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Which lines from President Reagan’s Address at Moscow State University contain an opinion? Select 3 options.Nancy couldn't make it today because she's visiting LeningradOne of these chips has more computing power than a roomful of old-style computersBut progress is not foreordained. The key is freedom—freedom of thought, freedom of informationYou know, one of the first contacts between your country and mine took place between Russian and American explorersPerhaps most exciting are the winds of change that are blowing over the People's Republic of ChinaAnd that's why it's so hard for government planners, no matter how sophisticated, to ever substitute for millions of individuals

A
Nancy couldn't make it today because she's visiting Leningrad
B
One of these chips has more computing power than a roomful of old-style computers
C
But progress is not foreordained. The key is freedom—freedom of thought, freedom of information
D
You know, one of the first contacts between your country and mine took place between Russian and American explorers
E
Perhaps most exciting are the winds of change that are blowing over the People's Republic of China
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And that's why it's so hard for government planners, no matter how sophisticated, to ever substitute for millions of individuals
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Select 3 options.The underlined words in this excerpt are

A
an example of procatalepsis.
B
an example of allusion.
C
used by Reagan to acknowledge an opposing view.
D
included by Reagan to discourage increased freedom.
E
followed by a counterargument proving Reagan’s point.
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Read the line from President Reagan’s Address at Moscow State University.Go into any schoolroom, and there you will see children being taught . . . certain unalienable rights—among them life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

A
to entertain readers with a story about children
B
to inform readers about American schools
C
to instruct readers in educational techniques
D
to persuade listeners of the importance of freedom

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