Identify which statement about the following paragraph is true. Last winter, during my study abroad semester in Ontario, I learned how to build a quinzee, which is a shelter made from snow. It is different from an igloo because it is meant to be a temporary shelter only and is usually constructed out of necessity for survival. Of course, while most of them were built for semi-permanent use by Inuit and Eskimo peoples, some were used just temporarily during hunting trips. Because snow shelters are intended for short-term use, the construction process is quick, but they are also more prone to collapsing which can injure or even kill the people inside. They are not big enough to stand up in, but a person can usually sit up in them. Source: Amber Wingfield, 2020.Multiple choice question.This paragraph uses repetition of key words, but they are repeated too much.This paragraph does not use repetition of key words and phrases, but it is still engaging and coherent.This paragraph does not use repetition of key words and phrases, but it should.This paragraph uses repetition of a key phrase, but it should repeat a key word as well.Need help? Review these concept resources.

Select the correct text in the passage.Which excerpt of paragraph 2 introduces the idea that the people of Echigo had to learn to live in the snow, rather than try to push or plow it out of the way?[2] In the province of Echigo, where was my home, winter usually began with a heavy snow which came down fast and steady until only the thick, round ridge-poles of our thatched roofs could be seen. Then groups of laborers, with straw mats over their shoulders and big woven hats that looked like umbrellas, came and with broad wooden shovels cut tunnels through from one side of the street to the other. The snow was not removed from the middle of the street all winter. It lay in a long pile, towering far above the house-tops. The laborers cut steps, for they were carrying snow at intervals all winter, and we children used to climb up and run along the top.  We played many games there, sometimes pretending we were knights rescuing a snow-bound village, or fierce brigands stealing upon it for an attack.

1.Assertion (A): Millions of people dependent on Himalayan snowmelt for water face a "very serious" risk of shortages this year.Reason (R): This year, the snow persistence is 18.5% below normal, making it the second-lowest in the past 22 years.*1 pointBoth A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.A is true, but R is false.A is false, but R is true.2.Assertion (A): Climate change and hunting quotas have been threatening the livelihood of Inuit families in Greenland.Reason (R): The Arctic is warming four times faster than the global average, leading to unstable ice conditions and changes in hunting practices.*1 pointBoth A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.A is true, but R is false.A is false, but R is true.3.Why has the U.S. surgeon general called for warning labels on social media platforms?*1 pointTo reduce the amount of time adolescents spend on social media.To remind users that social media platforms are free to use.To address the mental health crisis among young people by increasing awareness of the associated harms.To promote social media usage as a beneficial tool for mental health.4.How was the newly discovered species of snake eel, 'Ophichthus Suryai,' confirmed as a new species?*1 pointBy observing its unique feeding habits in the wild.Through DNA analysis and detailed morphological, meristic, and molecular examinations.By comparing its color patterns with other known species.Through studying its behavior in various estuarine ecosystems.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.Part AWhich statement expresses two themes of the passage?Answer choices for the above questionOne should not travel the woods in winter, and the human body is fragile.Those who are prepared will survive the wild, and cold weather is the most dangerous.Animals are better equipped for danger than humans, and it takes planning to survive in the wild.The will to survive is strong, and any careless behavior could result in disaster.Part BWhich pair of details develops the two themes in Part A?Answer choices for the above question“But it didn’t matter much, after all. What were frosted cheeks?” (paragraph 4) “Once again, however, he had a close call; and once, suspecting danger, he compelled the dog to go on in front.” (paragraph 6)Theme 1: “He knew that the coldest snaps never froze these springs, and he knew likewise their danger.” (paragraph 5) “Yet the sun was too far south on its winter journey to clear the horizon.” paragraph 7)Theme 1: “Once in a while the thought reiterated itself that it was very cold and that he had never experienced such cold.” (paragraph 4) Theme 2: “He had felt the give under his feet and heard the crackle of a snow-hidden ice-skin.” (paragraph 6)Theme 1: “Empty as the man’s mind was of thoughts, he was keenly observant, and he noticed the changes in the creek, the curves and bends and timber-jams, and always he sharply noted where he placed his feet.” (paragraph 5) Theme 2: “He chuckled at his foolishness, and as he chuckled he noted the numbness creeping into the exposed fingers.” (paragraph 7)

During the Ice Age, the region of Central Asia would have been ideally situated to serve as a place for early humans to travel through if not for its ________ conditions that rendered the area inhospitable. However, scientists have recently found evidence to support the idea that, at times, the Caspian Sea’s water levels were sufficiently high to yield the moisture in the air that is necessary for life. 1Mark for Review                                                       Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?Question 1 Answer ChoicesAA. idealidealUndoBB. insolentinsolentBCC. aridaridCDD. sporadicsporadic

Select the correct answer.Read paragraph 2.[2] In the province of Echigo, where was my home, winter usually began with a heavy snow which came down fast and steady until only the thick, round ridge-poles of our thatched roofs could be seen. Then groups of laborers, with straw mats over their shoulders and big woven hats that looked like umbrellas, came and with broad wooden shovels cut tunnels through from one side of the street to the other. The snow was not removed from the middle of the street all winter. It lay in a long pile, towering far above the house-tops. The laborers cut steps, for they were carrying snow at intervals all winter, and we children used to climb up and run along the top. We played many games there, sometimes pretending we were knights rescuing a snow-bound village, or fierce brigands stealing upon it for an attack.How does the author develop her points about the snowy climate in this paragraph? A. by describing villagers’ emotional reactions to the coming snowfall B. by explaining her feelings regarding the laborers' difficult work C. by giving details about how the villagers prepared for long winters D. by reflecting on the long winters her family had endured to that point