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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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Here is a pile of trash washing up on a beach; it is an unattractive sight.
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Billions of pounds of plastic trash litter the world’s oceans and beaches.
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When people travel to the beach for vacation, they often encounter trash.
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Trash consists of many plastic items, including plastic milk and water bottles.
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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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Read this prompt.Create a presentation to convince the Hanover County School Board members that the county should add a fall break to next year’s school schedule, creating a week-long respite in October.

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family
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classmates
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business owners
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leaders
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Consider this image.

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as an informative tool outlining the timeline for voting in a class election
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as a persuasive device encouraging students to vote in a school election
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as an informative tool comparing the candidates in a school election
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as a persuasive device demanding students research the issues in an election
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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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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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Consider this image.

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This man is texting while driving and may not see obstacles in his path.
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Many states have passed laws that prohibit texting and driving.
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Distractions are dangerous; don’t text and drive.
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It is time for you to stop and think!
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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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