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Read the passage.H. G. Wells was a scientist and a writer. He used his knowledge of science to create realistic works of fiction that fascinated readers. His novel The War of the Worlds gained fame when it was adapted for radio.

A

to entertain readers with a story about H. G. Wells

B

to inform readers about H. G. Wells’s writing

C

to entertain readers with an excerpt from a novel

D

to persuade readers to read science fiction

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Jack.

h

how the rules of Victorian society were not very strict and were not taken seriously.

h

how members of the upper class were not concerned with the rules of society and rarely followed them.

h

how the rules of Victorian society dictated many things, even what was proper to read.

h

how members of high society rarely read books and were not concerned with cultural knowledge.

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Read the passage.(1) Universal health care should be adopted by every country around the world. (2) Over 100 million people become poor every year because of healthcare bills. (3) Imagine how it feels to be afraid to go to the doctor for fear of plunging into debt. (4) That is a really terrible thing, and governments need to act. (5) The World Health Organization (WHO) says that universal health care is achievable, even in poor countries. (6) The WHO recommends spreading the costs of health care across the population, so no one is overly burdened. (7) If a responsible organization like the WHO says it is possible, then worldwide governments should implement universal healthcare immediately.

A

by using evidence and a rhetorical device.

B

by illustrating the writer’s feelings.

C

by addressing the counterclaim.

D

by giving a viewpoint and an opinion.

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Read the excerpt from H. G. Wells's The War of the Worlds.A big greyish rounded bulk, the size, perhaps, of a bear, was rising slowly and painfully out of the cylinder. As it bulged up and caught the light, it glistened like wet leather.Two large dark-coloured eyes were regarding me steadfastly. The mass that framed them, the head of the thing, was rounded, and had, one might say, a face. There was a mouth under the eyes, the lipless brim of which quivered and panted, and dropped saliva.

H

He creates powerful visual images.

H

He appeals to the reader's intellect.

H

He shares an expert opinion.

H

He defines key terms.

2

Read the passage.(1) Universal health care should be adopted by every country around the world. (2) Over 100 million people become poor every year because of healthcare bills. (3) Imagine how it feels to be afraid to go to the doctor for fear of plunging into debt. (4) That is a really terrible thing, and governments need to act. (5) The World Health Organization (WHO) says that universal health care is achievable, even in poor countries. (6) The WHO recommends spreading the costs of health care

b

by using evidence and a rhetorical device.

b

by illustrating the writer’s feelings.

b

by addressing the counterclaim.

b

by giving a viewpoint and an opinion.

2

accurately portrayshumorously critiquesscientifically studiesmathematically measures

A

accurately portrays

B

humorously critiques

C

scientifically studies

D

mathematically measures

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best

o

one narrator, past tense

o

one narrator, present tense

m

many speakers, past tense

m

many speakers, present tense

3

Read the passage.(1) I think that schools should switch from using paper textbooks to using computer tablets. (2) Textbooks were effective in the pre-digital age, but now we live in a technology-based society, so schools need to get with the program and adopt a modern approach to learning. (3) In fact, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission said that "it’s time for the next stage” of learning with tablets and pointed out how textbooks are often out of date. (4) Opponents argue that tablets aren’t a good choice because initially they’re very expensive. (5) The secretary of education pointed out that tablets can be updated regularly, which saves money in the long run. (6) Not to mention the pluses of having the latest and greatest info! (7) Many experts agree that switching to tablets is important for the future of education.

A

Moreover, students will benefit from having the most current information.

B

It’s also worth mentioning that students will have access to new info.

C

However, kids will also have access to some nice new information.

D

Not to mention that having loads of info is really good for students.

4

Read the claim.Schools should stop doing standardized testing.Read the counterclaim.The Department of Education says that teaching students to do well on standardized tests helps to motivate students and keep them focused on important subjects.Read the rebuttal.On the contrary, being forced to focus on testing stresses students and limits the amount of knowledge they can gain.

b

by rephrasing it as a conclusion

b

by adding a statistic or a quotation

b

by deleting it and adding another claim

b

by pointing out a flaw in the counterclaim

4

best

T

The radio adaptation shares more factual information than the novel.

T

The radio adaptation shares more humorous insight than the novel.

T

The radio adaptation is more frenzied than the novel.

T

The radio adaptation is more cheerful than the novel.

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Read this sentence from a report on Oscar Wilde.Oscar Wilde uses humor to critique society and show that there is too much concern about coming from a proper family.

A

“Where did the charitable gentleman who had a first-class ticket for this seaside resort find you?”

B

“Yes, Lady Bracknell. I was in a hand-bag—a somewhat large, black leather hand-bag, with handles to it—an ordinary hand-bag in fact.”

C

“To be born, or at any rate bred, in a hand-bag, whether it had handles or not, seems to me to display a contempt for the ordinary decencies of family life . . .”

D

“May I ask you then what you would advise me to do? I need hardly say I would do anything in the world to ensure Gwendolen’s happiness.”

5

To critique society is to examine it in order to

s

state a fact.

b

break a rule.

g

give an opinion.

p

provide evidence.

5

Read the passage.(1) I think that schools should switch from using paper textbooks to using computer tablets. (2) Textbooks were effective in the pre-digital age, but now we live in a technology-based society, so schools need to get with the program and adopt a modern approach to learning. (3) In fact, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission said that "it’s time for the next stage” of learning with tablets and pointed out how textbooks are often out of date. (4) Opponents argue that t

M

Moreover, students will benefit from having the most current information.

I

It’s also worth mentioning that students will have access to new info.

H

However, kids will also have access to some nice new information.

N

Not to mention that having loads of info is really good for students.

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Read the excerpt from H. G. Wells's The War of the Worlds.A big greyish rounded bulk, the size, perhaps, of a bear, was rising slowly and painfully out of the cylinder. As it bulged up and caught the light, it glistened like wet leather.Two large dark-coloured eyes were regarding me steadfastly. The mass that framed them, the head of the thing, was rounded, and had, one might say, a face. There was a mouth under the eyes, the lipless brim of which quivered and panted, and dropped saliva.

A

He creates powerful visual images.

B

He appeals to the reader's intellect.

C

He shares an expert opinion.

D

He defines key terms.

6

A statement that seems to be contradictory but proves to be true in some sense is a(n)

A

pun.

B

paradox.

C

epigram.

D

understatement.

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Read the claim.Schools should stop doing standardized testing.Read the counterclaim.The Department of Education says that teaching students to do well on standardized tests helps to motivate students and keep them focused on important subjects.Read the rebuttal.On the contrary, being forced to focus on testing stresses students and limits the amount of knowledge they can gain.

A

by rephrasing it as a conclusion

B

by adding a statistic or a quotation

C

by deleting it and adding another claim

D

by pointing out a flaw in the counterclaim

7

Which sentences contain vague pronouns? Check all that apply.Bernardo reads both fiction and nonfiction, and he likes it a lot.After the play, Henrique told Isadora that her solo was excellent. Hiroto prepared so well for the debate that he crushed the competition.Vivian met Laura at the coffee shop where she works after school.When Mariana and Rahul studied with Lisa and Nico, it helped them.

A

Bernardo reads both fiction and nonfiction, and he likes it a lot.

B

After the play, Henrique told Isadora that her solo was excellent.

C

Hiroto prepared so well for the debate that he crushed the competition.

D

Vivian met Laura at the coffee shop where she works after school.

E

When Mariana and Rahul studied with Lisa and Nico, it helped them.

7

Read the passage.H. G. Wells was a scientist and a writer. He used his knowledge of science to create realistic works of fiction that fascinated readers. His novel The War of the Worlds gained fame when it was adapted for radio.

A

to entertain readers with a story about H. G. Wells

B

to inform readers about H. G. Wells’s writing

C

to entertain readers with an excerpt from a novel

D

to persuade readers to read science fiction

8

Read the line from Act II of The Importance of Being Earnest. Cecily. It is always painful to part from people whom one has known for a very brief space of time.

A

understatement.

B

paradox.

C

epigram.

D

pun.

8

Read the sentence.If writers want to reach more readers, you can write a blog.

A

he

B

I

C

they

D

us

8

Consider this chart comparing the print and radio versions of The War of the Worlds.Which description of the narration in the Orson Welles Radio adaptation best completes the chart?

A

one narrator, past tense

B

one narrator, present tense

C

many speakers, past tense

D

many speakers, present tense

9

Read this sentence from a report on Oscar Wilde.Oscar Wilde uses humor to critique society and show that there is too much concern about coming from a proper family.

“

“Where did the charitable gentleman who had a first-class ticket for this seaside resort find you?”

“

“Yes, Lady Bracknell. I was in a hand-bag—a somewhat large, black leather hand-bag, with handles to it—an ordinary hand-bag in fact.”

“

“To be born, or at any rate bred, in a hand-bag, whether it had handles or not, seems to me to display a contempt for the ordinary decencies of family life . . .”

“

“May I ask you then what you would advise me to do? I need hardly say I would do anything in the world to ensure Gwendolen’s happiness.”

9

Consider these versions of The War of the Worlds.Excerpt 1, from H. G. Wells's novel The War of the Worlds:I think everyone expected to see a man emerge—possibly something a little unlike us terrestrial men, but in all essentials a man. I know I did. But, looking, I presently saw something stirring within the shadow: greyish billowy movements, one above another, and then two luminous disks—like eyes. Then something resembling a little grey snake, about the thickness of a walking stick, coiled up out of the writhing middle, and wriggled in the air towards me—and then another.Excerpt 2, from Howard E. Koch's script for Orson Welles's radio adaptation:PHILLIPS: Ladies and gentlemen, this is the most terrifying thing I have ever witnessed . . . Wait a minute! Someone's crawling out of the hollow top. Someone or . . . something. I can see peering out of that black hole two luminous disks . . . are they eyes? It might be a face. It might be . . .(SHOUT OF AWE FROM THE CROWD)PHILLIPS: Good heavens, something's wriggling out of the shadow like a gray snake. Now it's another one, and another. They look like tentacles to me.Which statement best describes the difference between these versions?

A

The radio adaptation shares more factual information than the novel.

B

The radio adaptation shares more humorous insight than the novel.

C

The radio adaptation is more frenzied than the novel.

D

The radio adaptation is more cheerful than the novel.

10

Which steps should a writer take to establish a strong claim? Check all that apply.Identify the topic.List opposing topics.Decide on a viewpoint.State a position on the topic.Expose flaws in the evidence.

A

Identify the topic.

B

List opposing topics.

C

Decide on a viewpoint.

D

State a position on the topic.

E

Expose flaws in the evidence.

10

Read the sentence.Emilia didn’t realize the spy had gained the access codes until the security breach happened.

A

Emilia herself didn’t realize the spy had gained the access codes until the security breach happened.

B

Emilia she didn’t realize the spy had gained the access codes until the security breach happened.

C

Emilia didn’t realize the spy had gained the access codes herself until the security breach happened.

D

Emilia didn’t realize the spy she had gained the access codes until the security breach happened.

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Lady Bracknell.

S

She says that she does not want Gwendolen, an unmarried girl, to sit apart from her guardian.

S

She says that she disapproves of Algernon as a suitable husband because he ate all of the cucumber sandwiches.

S

She says that she expects certain treatment because she is a married woman.

S

She says that Lady Harbury looks younger since her husband’s death.

11

Read the excerpt from Act I of The Importance of Being Earnest.Algernon. Oh! there is no use speculating on that subject. Divorces are made in Heaven.

A

the short statement “Oh! there is no use speculating on that subject” offers a surprising take on the subject being discussed.

B

in the witty statement “Oh! there is no use speculating on that subject,” the writer intentionally describes something as being less than it actually is.

C

the short, witty statement “Divorces are made in Heaven” offers a surprising take on divorces.

D

in the short, witty statement “Divorces are made in Heaven,” the writer intentionally describes something as being less than it actually is.

12

Read the sentence.Emilia didn’t realize the spy had gained the access codes until the security breach happened.

E

Emilia herself didn’t realize the spy had gained the access codes until the security breach happened.

E

Emilia she didn’t realize the spy had gained the access codes until the security breach happened.

E

Emilia didn’t realize the spy had gained the access codes herself until the security breach happened.

E

Emilia didn’t realize the spy she had gained the access codes until the security breach happened.

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intensiveobjectivepossessivesubjective

A

intensive

B

objective

C

possessive

D

subjective

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Which steps should a writer take to establish a strong claim? Check all that apply.Identify the topic.List opposing topics.Decide on a viewpoint.State a position on the topic.Expose flaws in the evidence.

A

Identify the topic.

B

List opposing topics.

C

Decide on a viewpoint.

D

State a position on the topic.

E

Expose flaws in the evidence.

13

accurately portrayshumorously critiquesscientifically studiesmathematically measures

A

accurately portrays

B

humorously critiques

C

scientifically studies

D

mathematically measures

13

Read the sentence.If writers want to reach more readers, you can write a blog.

A

he

B

I

C

they

D

us

14

Cecily

S

She values truth over creativity.

S

She values romance over truth.

S

She values logic over romance.

S

She values creativity over logic.

14

Read the excerpt from Act III of The Importance of Being Earnest.Cecily. Gwendolen, your common sense is invaluable. Mr. Moncrieff, kindly answer me the following question. Why did you pretend to be my guardian’s brother?Algernon. In order that I might have an opportunity of meeting you.Cecily. [To Gwendolen.] That certainly seems a satisfactory explanation, does it not?Gwendolen. Yes, dear, if you can believe him.Cecily. I don’t. But that does not affect the wonderful beauty of his answer.

A

She values truth over creativity.

B

She values romance over truth.

C

She values logic over romance.

D

She values creativity over logic.

15

Read the excerpt from Act III of The Importance of Being Earnest.Jack. But my dear Lady Bracknell, the matter is entirely in your own hands. The moment you consent to my marriage with Gwendolen, I will most gladly allow your nephew to form an alliance with my ward.

A

a tendency to argue

B

a tendency to joke

C

an ability to negotiate

D

an ability to antagonize

15

Read the excerpt from Act III of The Importance of Being Earnest.Lady Bracknell. [With a shiver, crossing to the sofa and sitting down.] I do not know whether there is anything peculiarly exciting in the air of this particular part of Hertfordshire, but the number of engagements that go on seems to me considerably above the proper average that statistics have laid down for our guidance. I think some preliminary inquiry on my part would not be out of place. Mr. Worthing, is Miss Cardew at all connected with any of the larger railway stations in London? I merely desire information. Until yesterday I had no idea that there were any families or persons whose origin was a Terminus. [Jack looks perfectly furious, but restrains himself.]

A

Knowing that Jack was found as a baby in a railway station, she is excited that Cecily may also be connected to a railway family because it suggests wealth.

B

Since she already knows about Jack’s background, she is angry that Algernon may marry someone who is not as educated as he is.

C

Knowing that Jack was found as a baby in a railway station, she is concerned that Algernon wants to marry someone who may be of a lower social ranking.

D

Since she already knows about Jack’s background, she is curious to know about Cecily’s because it is considered mannerly to show interest in others.

15

Read the excerpt from Act III of The Importance of Being Earnest.Jack. But my dear Lady Bracknell, the matter is entirely in your own hands. The moment you consent to my marriage with Gwendolen, I will most gladly allow your nephew to form an alliance with my ward.

A

a tendency to argue

B

a tendency to joke

C

an ability to negotiate

D

an ability to antagonize

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