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After a series of steep ascents the bike race ____merciful on a flat stretch where bikes race for the finish line.
1. A lack of coordination could result in a(n) _____ of effort.
What is the main purpose of "Eileen Collins – NASA's First Female Shuttle Commander to Lead Next Shuttle Mission"? A. to inform readers about Eileen Collins' career and her views on space travel B. to show readers the type of leadership that Eileen Collins demonstrates C .to convince readers that Eileen Collins should command a shuttle mission D. to highlight for readers the hardships that Eileen Collins overcame
According to the article, why did Lewis send Essaidi spider silk from genetically engineered silkworms? A) Because he knew that spider silk from genetically engineered silkworms would be easier to combine with human skin B) Because he didn't yet have enough spider silk from his goats to send hundreds of yards away C) Because he believed that the silk from genetically engineered silkworms would stand a better chance of repelling bullets D) Because he feared that her work would lower the quality of his spider silk from goats
Read the speech and answer the question. Voluntourism: An Opportunity Too Good to be True A Speech to the Student Body of Evergreen High [1] Picture this: It's Spring Break, and you fly off to some country where there's lush rainforests and beautiful, blue coastlines to explore. There's also people in need, so you decide to blend your vacation with volunteering. Volunteering as a tourist, or voluntourism, seems like a great way to explore new regions and help people at the same time. However, this "volunteer plus travel" experience can actually harm local communities. While many teens might view traveling and volunteering abroad as a worthwhile adventure, there are more genuine and effective ways to make a difference. [2] Most would agree that volunteering in general is a worthy use of time. However, what if you found out the children you are "helping" are actually being kept in poor conditions so voluntourists will spend money to come to the local area? Dale Rolfe, a supporter of ethical voluntourism, explains the shocking reality that "Animal sanctuaries and orphanages are often manufactured for the voluntourist…encouraging a cycle of exploiting the very animals and children the volunteers are trying to help." [3] Proponents of the "volunteer plus travel" experience also argue that traveling to new places builds character and is a valuable way to learn about different cultures. With voluntourism, however, participants often pursue experiences that are all about them. For example, they sign up to build a school for a gold star on their resume, but they have no real building skills and take jobs away from local construction workers (Schulten). Or, they arrive to teach English but instead take selfies with the locals. One world traveler and ethical voluntourist believes voluntourism "can perpetuate small minded views of the world by taking insulated, fake, and structured experiences and selling them as unabridged and eye opening" (Carlos). The voluntour experience is a mirage. The voluntourist's eyes are not opened to real life at the destination, and lasting change is not achieved. [4] If you want a genuine experience where you can see a lasting impact, there are better options than voluntourism. You can volunteer in your local community. Give an hour every week to your town's animal rescue. Serve monthly dinners to the homeless. Be a reliable, positive influence on a child who needs a mentor. Studies show that volunteering and forming lasting relationships with those you help has a positive impact on your physical and emotional health. In fact, blood pressure is reduced, memory is improved, and rates of depression are reduced (Michaels). [5] There is another reason to look into alternatives to voluntourism. Did you know the average "voluntour" travel package costs $3,400 (Rolfe)? Could that travel money be better spent? If the world's citizens are your passion, it could go to an international organization. If you care about education, your funds can be used to buy books for students in faraway lands. If you want villagers to have clean water, contribute funds to local efforts to dig wells. If you want to experience a different culture, travel to the country as a guest, and learn from the locals how you can best help them after you've returned home. But do not voluntour. [6] In reality, there are better ways to make a difference. Voluntourism might appear to be an adventure that blends travel and helping others, but it does little except provide a costly, superficial experience that might actually do more harm than good. So, volunteer where you are most needed-at home, where you can stay to see the job through and form genuine, lasting relationships. Choose a beautiful coastline closer to home and send the travel money you saved to an international organization that will put it to good use. Whatever you do, don't turn someone else's hardship into your vacation. Which paragraphs address the counterclaim of the argument? A. Paragraphs 1 and 6 B. Paragraphs 2 and 3 C. Paragraphs 3 and 4 D. Paragraphs 4 and 5
Who is Prolonis in Hamlet
In "The Revolt of Mother," the mother commandeers the new barn for her household. She confronts the minister when he challenges her actions. How does Freeman use description and figurative language to disclose Mother's character in these scenes? Support your argument with examples from the story.
What would eNotes be most helpful for?reviewing material to study for a testturning disorganized notes into organized notesfinding out the answers for an upcoming testlearning how to take and organize notes for class
Read the following excerpt from Theodore Dreiser's "My Brother Paul." Based on its context, what is the meaning of the word "lithesome"? Imagine, if you will, a man weighing 300 pounds, no taller than 5 feet 10 and a half inches, yet with such a lithesome build that he did not appear excessively heavy or slow. His exuberant and radiant temperament depicted him as intelligent, eager, optimistic, emotional, and full of illusions, with a warmth so reminiscent of a collie that he commanded interest and admiration. Though easily disheartened by trivialities at times, for the most part, he was spirited, lively, emotional, and sentimental to the extent that even the sternest intellectual gloom couldn't resist his smile. A. nimble B. smooth C. disordered D. enlightened E. active
Why had the men of Umuofia called a meeting?
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