Passage:

Louis Braille was born in France in 1809. His father was a craftsman who had a workshop with many tools for his job. One tool in his workshop was an awl. It was a tool with a pointed tip that could punch holes in leather and wood. When Louis was three years old, an awl pierced his eye while he was playing in his father’s workshop. After this accident resulted in a serious infection, Louis became blind. Though he could not see, Louis was successful at many things. He made good grades in school, played the organ and cello, and had many friends. The one thing he felt left out of was reading. He was a curious student who wanted to enjoy the knowledge found in books. There were a few books with raised letters at his school, but they were hard to read. Louis thought there should be a better system that would allow people to run their fingers quickly across a page. He wanted to be able to read as quickly as people with sight. At 15 years old, Louis worked hard to make a code that blind people could feel on the page. For ideas, he studied codes used by the military. Finally, he created a writing system that used raised dots. Each letter can have up to six dots. The placement of the dots is unique for each letter. It took some time for Braille’s system to catch on, but now it is the main language blind people use for reading. Even with the invention of audio books and recordings, many people still use Braille to read books today.



Based on the selection, which statement about Louis Braille is most likely true?

A. He had a hard time learning music.
B. He liked audio books and recordings.
C. He thought reading was important.
D. He created codes for the military.

Answer:

C. He thought reading was important.

Explanation:

After reading the text, we are able to strike out a few answers right off the bat with particular sentences.

Since Louis "played the organ and cello", we know that he didn't have a hard time learning music, so A is out.

There is no mention of Louis' liking of audio books and recordings in the text. It's only mentioned in the sentence: "Even with the invention of audio books and recordings...", which only serves as a conclusion to the passage and doesn't illustrate that Louis likes them. B is out.

The sentence "For ideas, he studied codes used by the military", rules out letter D, since he didn't create the codes he studied. That would be counterproductive.

Therefore, Louis' creation of the Braille system makes C the correct answer. You can also conclude this just from the statement: "He wanted to be able to read as quickly as people with sight." Why else would Louis want this if he didn't think reading was important?

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OMy favorite stores are Bloomingdale's and Macy's. My sister only shops at Nordstrom.
O My favorite stores are Bloomingdale and Macy. My sister only shops at Nordstroms.
O My favorite stores are Bloomingdales and Macys. My sister only shops at Nordstroms.
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Choose the correct possessive pronoun to use in place of the highlighted word(s).
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A.
theirs
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his
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Bullying is bullying is bullying. Or is it? Yes, there is an underlying goal in all bullying—to cause the victim pain. But there is a difference between bullying at school and cyberbullying. At school, the bully has a name, face, and home address. At school, the bully is real, recognizable, and approachable. A cyberbully is a phantom—virtual, unknown, and untouchable. Like a phantom, the cyberbully lashes out from the dark. Rather than be restricted to school hours, cyberbullies can strike at any time. Cyberbullies don’t necessarily use their names; they can harass their victims anonymously.

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Read the editorial carefully, and then select the choice that best answers each question.

What two ideas are juxtaposed in the editorial?

What is the purpose of the juxtaposition?

What is the effect of the juxtaposition on the reader?

Music and the Brain

From the beginning of recorded history, music has been created and enjoyed by people. Even early man carved flutes from bones. Thomas Jefferson was known to play his violin to help him formulate the most effective word choices as he wrote the Declaration of Independence. Albert Einstein, considered one of the most intelligent men who ever lived, also played the violin. He was said to have figured out his most challenging mathematical formulas by playing his violin. Today scientists are discovering that the study of music, playing an instrument, or participating through singing can actually help develop our brains. No wonder Einstein and Jefferson, among many, found music helpful in problem solving.

There was a time in America’s history when music was a centerpiece of family life. There were no televisions, radios, or other forms of electronic entertainment. Social life often involved someone playing the piano or another instrument while guests sang along or listened for enjoyment. Therefore, if parents could afford the opportunity, their children were encouraged to learn how to play an instrument. Taking music lessons did not mean a child was expected to become a professional musician. However, it usually meant the kids learned the daily discipline of practice.

Recent brain research has shown some surprising benefits as a result of formal musical training. Learning to play a musical instrument appears to develop parts of the brain that can even influence academic results. The studies indicate that the earlier a child begins training, the more benefits there are. One such study showed that children who began musical studies before the age of seven had a more developed brain in the region where language production and auditory processing take place. Scientists believe there is mounting evidence to show that early musical training can improve brain function.

A research team from Northwestern University observed that to achieve the positive brain development from musical training, music students had to be active participants. There were differences found between the kids who attended a more passive music appreciation class, and the ones who learned to play instruments. It was the active production of music that rewired the brain. Using electrodes on the students’ heads, scientists were able to see how actively the brain responded when students generated music.

Neuroscientists have suggested that playing an instrument, especially at an early age, can improve how the brain interprets sensory information. Music (singing or playing an instrument) also positively affects memory. Apparently, music activates both the right and left sides of the brain simultaneously and this activity increases efficiency in processing information. In one study, researchers found the areas of the brain that affect language skill and “executive function” were more developed in musically trained students. The executive function is the planning center of your brain, where you figure out what must get done, and how to do it in the time that exists.

A special community music program in a low-income area of Los Angeles showed a higher success rate of students going on to college than students in the area who did not participate in this music education. A team of researchers was asked to offer scientific evidence for this compelling distinction. The study concluded that there were significant improvements in reading scores for the children who attended music classes regularly and were actively engaged for a period of two years, compared to those who did not participate.



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"He ride good's he look, Mister Edward?"
"He's a fine riding horse, all right," said my daddy, "but he needs training. I figure he gets that training, he could be the best around."
"Yes, suh," said Willie Thomas, stroking the stallion's forehead. "He sure got a good look to him, I know that!"
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Paul does not believe that Ghost Wind should be raced, while his father believes that Ghost Wind is meant to race.

Paul thinks that it is unfair to keep Ghost Wind away from him, while his father believes that it is necessary to teach Ghost Wind a lesson.

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A.
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B.
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C.
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D.
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Pondering
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A А.
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B
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С
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D
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