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Which of the following sources are reliable? Check all that apply.government websites (ending in .gov)education websites (ending in .edu) organization websites (ending in .org)online newspapers websites written without expertise websites with outdated information

A
government websites (ending in .gov)
B
education websites (ending in .edu)
C
organization websites (ending in .org)
D
online newspapers
E
websites written without expertise
F
websites with outdated information
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Which statement best describes a college education?

A
An employer typically pays for it in order to educate an employee.
B
The student pays for it, and it is required in many professions.
C
It usually takes two years to complete and tends to focus on technical training.
D
It lasts a short period of time—only a few months, or even weeks.
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In which part of a presentation should you provide background information, ask a thoughtful question, or offer an interesting fact?

A
opening
B
outline
C
body
D
closing
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one yeartwo yearsthree yearsfour years

A
one year
B
two years
C
three years
D
four years
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A student is given an assignment to create a presentation on the current US president. He decides on the research question "Why should the US government get rid of the penny?”What is the problem with his research question?

A
It is too broad.
B
It is too narrow.
C
It is not applicable to the topic.
D
It is too difficult to research.
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Which statement about tuition is the most accurate?

A
Four-year universities have the lowest tuition.
B
Community colleges tend to be more expensive.
C
Public colleges are cheaper for in-state residents.
D
Tuition is higher for public colleges than private ones.
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Which of the following are effective nonverbal strategies for a presentation? Check all that apply.standing in one placereading from notesstanding up straightmaking eye contactmoving around when possibleusing natural gestures

A
standing in one place
B
reading from notes
C
standing up straight
D
making eye contact
E
moving around when possible
F
using natural gestures
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salarytuitionhourly payemployee benefits

A
salary
B
tuition
C
hourly pay
D
employee benefits
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Which research question on World War II is too narrow?

A
Which factors led to President Truman dropping atomic bombs?
B
Who was president of the United States at the start of World War II?
C
How did the World War II change American society?
D
Why was World War II bad?
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How can a student pay for an education as part of a work-study program?

A
by taking a school job as part of a financial aid plan
B
by agreeing to work in the government for a scholarship
C
by agreeing to serve in the military after getting a degree
D
by working at a job that is close to the college or university
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A draft of a presentation

A
is a way to organize your notes.
B
is an early version of your presentation.
C
is a general plan for your presentation.
D
is the next step after research.
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Which are ways to pay for a college education? Check all that apply.tuitionstudent loansfederal grantsbooks and feesstudent loan interestacademic scholarships

A
tuition
B
student loans
C
federal grants
D
books and fees
E
student loan interest
F
academic scholarships
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At the end of Gemma’s presentation, the audience had a clear understanding of her topic. What did Gemma most likely do to deliver such an effective presentation?

A
She spoke clearly and carefully.
B
She briefly showed her works cited page.
C
She used lots of slang to convey her point.
D
She included several interesting fonts.
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outlinecitations listopeninghook

A
outline
B
citations list
C
opening
D
hook
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The graph compares the cost of living in three different cities.

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A
San Francisco has the highest cost of living of the three cities.
B
Houston has the lowest cost of living of the three cities.
C
Workers in San Francisco can get by on a lower salary.
D
Workers in Cleveland face a greater struggle with a low salary.
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When someone is considering a career as a lawyer, future earnings minus the cost of law school is the

A
net cost.
B
net benefit.
C
future cost.
D
future benefit.
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What is a benefit of offline resources?

A
They may provide more firsthand knowledge.
B
They are easier and faster to access.
C
Their information is never biased or unreliable.
D
They include websites and web materials.
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Which actions are effective ways of preparing for a presentation? Check all that apply.asking others to listen as you practicegetting plenty of resteating a candy bardrinking lots of caffeinethinking positively

A
asking others to listen as you practice
B
getting plenty of rest
C
eating a candy bar
D
drinking lots of caffeine
E
thinking positively
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What should you include in your research notes? Check all that apply.the source title the authorthe web address important points copied pages

A
the source title
B
the author
C
the web address
D
important points
E
copied pages
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The chart shows facts related to professional interpreters.

Question illustration
A
will likely to continue to grow.
B
will likely to continue to shrink.
C
has changed very little over time.
D
tends to be unclear or hard to predict.

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