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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?To inform the reader about the history and work of the Peace CorpsTo provide information about an influential president
To challenge the reader to create programs that are similar to the Peace Corps
To explain the benefits of serving in the Peace Corps - 2. Multiple ChoiceBecause the Latin root tangere means “to touch,” the reader can tell that the word intangible in paragraph 7 refers to something that —is passed on from one person to anotherdoes not consist of a physical substanceis not physically strong
is handled often - 3. Multiple ChoiceA recent change in the kind of work done by Peace Corps volunteers is the result of —advances in technology
new agricultural techniquesgreater cultural awarenessincreased health needs - 4. Multiple ChoiceIn paragraphs 1 and 2, the author presents the idea that —people who volunteer for the Peace Corps must be skilled in several areas in order to help othersthe purpose of the Peace Corps is to identify problems faced by other countriesthe Peace Corps is focused on building mutual respect between the United States and other countriesa Peace Corps volunteer must follow three important steps while working in a foreign country
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe author of the selection includes paragraphs 8 and 9 most likely to—illustrate the kind of work Peace Corps volunteers do in central Asiaprovide examples of how actual volunteers feel about the Peace Corps
introduce volunteers who have completed various assignments in the Peace Corps
describe what the Peace Corps expects from its volunteers - 6. Multiple ChoiceThe author begins and ends the selection by bringing together the idea that —2011 marked a milestone in the history of the Peace Corps
President Kennedy’s 1961 address was the foundation on which the Peace Corps was built
the young people of America show good citizenship by joining the Peace Corps
the Peace Corps is still a success 50 years after its founding - 7. Multiple ChoiceWhy does the advertisement begin with a question?To provide readers with an example of an activity in which Peace Corps volunteers participateTo cause readers to evaluate their own suitability for the Peace CorpsTo show readers the feelings of uncertainty experienced by Peace Corps volunteersTo evaluate readers’ knowledge of the Peace Corps’ mission
- 8. Multiple ChoiceParagraphs 3 and 4 are mainly about —Kennedy’s popularity with students at the University of Michiganthe creation of the Peace Corps in the early 1960s
Kennedy’s campaign stop at the University of Michigan
the first group that committed to serving in the Peace Corps - 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best expresses an opinion found in the section “Service to Others”?President Barack Obama issued a proclamation to honor volunteers on the fiftieth anniversary of the Peace Corps.Mike Roman serves in the Peace Corps as a teacher on an island in Kiribati.Christian Deitch volunteers as an English teacher in the Kyrgyz Republic in central Asia.Americans should ask what they can do for their country instead of asking what the country can do for them.
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