Passage 1
"Big data" is becoming a buzz word of the 21st century. Technically, big data refers to a data set that is too large to
analyze. Colloquially, big data refers to the ever-increasing amount of personal information that is collected by
computers. Computers monitor and record our online habits, what we buy at the grocery store, our medical and
educational records, and even our location. This glut of information has many screaming about privacy concerns.
However, sensible protections can be put into place that will unlock the power of big data and positively transform our
economy, science, and society.
Passage 2
The casual acceptance of the collection of personal data is one of the most troubling trends of the information age.
Proponents of big data argue that the benefits outweigh the potential risks, and that proper regulation of the use of
data can adequately control the dangers. However, it is very unlikely that we will be able to identify the right ways to
regulate the use of data and to persuade the global community to agree on these regulations. Even if we could, what
group or agency has the power to monitor the entirety of the Internet? It is far wiser to take immediate steps to limit
the collection of personal data now.
The author of Passage 1 would most likely criticize the author of Passage 2 for
A. ignoring the potential benefits of big data
B. considering the global implications of big data
C trying to limit the use of medical and educational records
D. examining the way that computers record and store information
E. I don't know

The author of passage 1 shows that there are risks with using big data, but that there are many benefits that must be considered and optimized. however, the author of passage 2 ignores these benefits and only considers the dangers of big data. For this reason, we can consider that the author of passage 1 would criticize the position of the author of passage 2.

In this case, we can state that option A is the correct answer to this question.

When reading these two passages, we can consider that:

Thus, we can see that in a debate on big data, the author of the first passage would present a claim on the subject, presenting the benefits of big data, while the author of the second passage would present a counterclaim, fighting the argument of the author of the first passage.

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It was her first day working at the wildlife center. Thea was nervous around the animals. Her hands shook as the falcon swooped down to wrap its talons around her wrist. At least the gloves she wore protected her from its sharp claws. But she was still aware of its dangerous beak close to her face. Which sentence gives a clue to the meaning of the word talons?

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Which excerpt from Annabel Lee provides the best evidence to support the conclusion that Annabel Lee was loyal?
1 And this maiden she lived with no other thought Than to love and be loved by me.
2 But our love it was stronger by far than the love Of those who were older than we—
3 For the moon never beams, without bringing me dreams Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;
4 And the stars never rise, but I feel the bright eyes Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;

i need a topic and 3 claims for my essay .....please give me ideas

I need a good answer please

Consider "The Red Room" and "The Monkey's Paw.” , identify the point of view in each short story and explain how each narration contributes to the mood.

I was going to tour and I was very happy​

Read the passage.

Which phrase helps the reader understand the metaphor “Machines are the destroyers of human nature”?

Machines are the destroyers of human nature. Being unnatural products, they do not care if they are necessary. They damage the senses, the motivations, and the power of human experiences. They exist because we continue to allow them to exist—nothing more, nothing less.

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“That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to affect their safety and happiness.”

The author uses flashback in this story to show A. the misunderstanding between Rob and Adrian. B. the deteriorating health condition of Piyush. C. the history of Rob and Piyush's friendship. D. the relationship of Adrian and Rob's family.

“When opening night of the play arrived, Shelley- -who had never been nervous about performing before an audience before - -was shocked to feel her stomach PLUMMET in anticipation of the crowd’s reaction.”

The word plummet in this sentence most nearly means

A. deny
B. even
C. measure
D. sink

Why should police be defunded? What are the pros and cons of this?

Two identical spring scales are arranged as shown. If a weight is suspended as shown in the figure, what will happen?





A.Spring on the left will stretch more.

B.Spring on the right will stretch more.

C.Both springs will stretch the same distance.

D.One cannot tell which spring will stretch more.​

Which questions would be most useful to help a reader figure out the theme of story?

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how do companies profit from child labor

Nobody .... (have written/has written/wrote) to me since my birthday.​

This leader is someone who asks for input and considers feedback from their team before making a decision.

A. democratic
B. autocratic
C. visionary
D. coaching

everyone,
you are AMAZING
you are BEAUTIFUL
you are SMART
you are KIND
you are NOT going to give up on your FIGHT
and you better stay ALIVE <333

why did Marie Curie refuse to patent the discovery of Radium?​

What are the differences in the ways various cultures or social subgroups view and react to homeschooling for special needs kids? Why do these differences exist?

Explain what Anne's legacy is all about and why it remains important to know her story ?

The following sentence is written in passive voice. Rewrite the sentence to make it active voice.


We were invited by the neighbors to attend a party.

A seventh-grade student faces greater challenges, typically needing to put in at least 50% more time on her studies. As a result, her free time diminishes, causing her to fight resentment toward school. While younger siblings are watching TV, she may need to be writing an essay. With more responsibility, though, there usually comes more choice and greater privileges. Additionally, the seventh-grader can often look ahead to adulthood and motivate herself by focusing on her future career.

Which of the signal words or phrases above indicates that an example follows?

typically
though
additionally
as a result
causing
while

But if you're on the Internet, I'd say you (are / will be)
still on the grid.
3
If housing costs continue to rise, more people
(look / will look) for alternatives.
If I want to go off grid, where (do / will) I start?
If you're serious, you (start / will start) with a small home
that's easy to heat.
What (do / will) they choose if they cannot afford
a house next year?

unscramble
the word below.
1. RTNEY​

Read the text evidence. "Fish Cheeks" Then my father poked his chopsticks just below the fish eye and plucked out the soft meat. "Amy, your favorite," he said, offering me the tender fish cheek. I wanted to disappear. "Broken Chain" Alfonso thought he would look cool with his hair razored into a V in the back and streaked purple. But he knew his mother wouldn't go for it. And his father, who was puro Mexicano, would sit in his chair after work, sullen as a toad, and call him "sissy." Which theme does the text evidence from the essay and short story support? One’s cultural background affects who he or she is. Manners are important to use in life. A person’s outward appearance can be deceiving. Family always comes first.

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Read this excerpt from Holes.
The shovel felt heavy in Stanley’s soft, fleshy hands. He tried to jam it into the earth, but the blade banged against the ground and bounced off without making a dent. The vibrations ran up the shaft of the shovel and into Stanley’s wrists, making his bones rattle.
It was still dark. The only light came from the moon and the stars, more stars than Stanley had ever seen before. It seemed he had only just gotten to sleep when Mr. Pendanski came in and woke everyone up.
Using all his might, he brought the shovel back down onto the dry lake bed. The force stung his hands but made no impression on the earth. He wondered if he had a defective shovel. He glanced at Zero, about fifteen feet away, who scooped out a shovelful of dirt and dumped it on a pile that was already almost a foot tall.
Which list shows the narrative structure of this excerpt?
Stanley tries to jam the shovel into the earth, Mr. Pendanski wakes everyone, Stanley thinks his shovel is defective, Stanley sees Zero’s pile of dirt.
Stanley sees Zero’s pile of dirt, Stanley thinks his shovel is defective, Mr. Pendanski wakes everyone, Stanley tries to jam the shovel into the earth.
Mr. Pendanski wakes everyone, Stanley tries to jam the shovel into the earth, Stanley thinks his shovel is defective, Stanley sees Zero’s pile of dirt.
Stanley thinks his shovel is defective, Stanley tries to jam the shovel into the ground, Stanley sees Zero’s pile of dirt, Mr. Pendanski wakes everyone

Part A

In "Caline," how does Caline feel after she has been in the city for a week?


She is pleased because she likes her new job.

She is nervous because she doesn't like her new job.

She is upset because she realizes that she craves love, not life in the city.

She is angry because the people in the city look down on her.
Question 2
Part B

Which evidence from "Caline" best supports the answer in Part A?


"For she knew now that it was not the great city and its crowds of people she had so eagerly sought; but the pleasant-faced boy, who had made her picture that day under the mulberry tree."

"Caline liked it very well, for it was pleasant, on Sunday afternoons, to stroll with the children under the great, solemn sugar sheds; or to sit upon the compressed cotton bales, watching the stately steamers . . ."

"And again when she questioned Caline the girl turned away, and went to sit behind the big, yellow cistern, to cry unobserved."

"When the woman asked her again after another week if she were still pleased, she was not so sure."

What needs to be emphasized in this step when reading?
"Turn the two-bottle assembly over, and place the assembly on a table with the filled bottle on top. Watch the water slowly drip down into the lower bottle.... Now, rapidly rotate the bottles in a horizontal circle a few times. Observe the formation of a funnel-shaped vortex..."
a.
rapidly rotate the bottles in a horizontal circle
c.
both A and B
b.
Watch the water
d.
neither A nor B


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Which one of these is an important point in the passage?
A.
Tenzing Norgay gained his experience in Nepal.
B.
When Hunt's team stopped, Norgay and Hillary went on to reach the top of Everest.
C.
Today, climbers still take the South CoI route when climbing Everest