(1) What is all this talk of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be
wondering why the media has featured it, but in fact, the discussion about
cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their
underground refuge. Let's get oriented with some background on cicadas.
Which of the following events happens first after the male cicada calls to the
female cicada, according to the passage?
A. The male and female mate in the trees
B. The female deposits the eggs
C. Nymphs drop to the ground
D. The female makes a clicking sound
D. The female makes a clicking sound
--
Explanation
When the male cicada calls out to the female cicada with a loud buzzing sound, the
female would then respond with her own sounds.
According to the passage, female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing, though they
respond with a clicking sound when they are ready to mate. This is the next thing that
happens after the male cicada calls out.
(2) What is all this talk of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be
wondering why the media has featured it, but in fact, the discussion about
cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their
underground refuge. Let's get oriented with some background on cicadas.
Which of the following perspectives can be inferred from the passage?
A. Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are global
B. Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are cyclical
C. Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are inspirational
D. Cicadas and public interest about codas Me inexplicable
B. Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are cyclical
--
Explanation
According to the passage, the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as
predictably as the cicadas themselves from their underground refuge
(3) What is all this talk of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be
wondering why the media has featured it, but in fact, the discussion about
cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their
underground refuge. Let's get oriented with some background on cicadas.
Which of the following words does the author use to express a derogatory tone?
A. Noisy
B. Delicate
,C. Predictable
D. Roar
A. Noisy
--
Explanation
Noisy - the term noisy expresses a low opinion about the cicadas
(4) What is all this talk of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be
wondering why the media has featured it, but in fact, the discussion about
cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their
underground refuge. Let's get oriented with some background on cicadas.
Which of the following best describes the theme of this passage?
A. Media attention to cicadas can also bring attention to climate change
B. Disinformation in the media is responsible for conflicting information about the
cicada life cycle
C. Disinformation in the media falsely identifies climate change as the root cause
of the cicadas near extinction
D. Media attention to cicadas is as predictable as cicada life cycles
D. Media attention to cicadas is as predictable as cicada life cycles
--
Explanation
According to the passage, the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as
predictably as the cicadas themselves from their underground refuge
(5) What is all this talk of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be
wondering why the media has featured it, but in fact, the discussion about
cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their
underground refuge. Let's get oriented with some background on cicadas.
Which of the following is the most likely reason male cicadas make buzzing
sound?
A. To attract a mate
B. To orient via echolocation
C. To ward off predators
D. To locate food sources
A. To attract a mate
--
Explanation:
According to the passage, female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing of the male
cicadas but they respond with a clicking sound when they are ready to mate.
(6) What is all this talk of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be
wondering why the media has featured it, but in fact, the discussion about
, cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their
underground refuge. Let's get oriented with some background on cicadas.
Which of the following statements from the passage offers evidence that female
cicadas do not have tymbals attached to their abdomen?
A. "..The male cicada makes a strident, high buzzing by vibrating two membranes
on its abdomen called tymbals.."
B. "Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing.."
C. "..the cicada is a large, loud insect.."
D. :..the female deposits the eggs into the bark.."
B. "Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing.."
--
Explanation
This is because male cicadas make a strident. high boning sound by vibrating two
membranes on the abdomen called tymbals, effectively turning its body into a kind of
echo chamber or drum. Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing, though they
respond with a clicking sound when they are ready to mate.
(1) In 1943, the war in the Pacific raged on. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt went to
rally the troops' spirits, despite the disapproval of military command. Roosevelt
planned a grueling itinerary. She visited several islands and hundreds of
wounded in her first 6 days. The indefatigable First Lady inspected Navy
hospitals, delivered a speech, attended receptions, and visited convalescing
officers, all within 12 hours of her arrival. She lifted spirits among the wounded
and morale among the troops. She continued her exhausting tour for a month,
speaking to every patient in troop hospitals and taking down addresses to
contact family members. Roosevelt traveled non-stop, risked her life, and greeted
the last patient she saw with the same heartfelt sincerity as the first.
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the passage?
A. Eleanor Roosevelt was present during most batteries in Asia during WWII
B. Eleanor Roosevelt became First Lady before the war in the Pacific ended
C. Eleanor Roosevelt hand-wrote notes to every troop's family
D. Eleanor Roosevelt did not enjoy giving oral speeches to troops
B. Eleanor Roosevelt became First Lady before the war in the Pacific ended
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Explanation:
According to the first paragraph, in 1943 while the war in the Pacific raged on, first Lady
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