"I tried to keep up with the conversation as best I could, but when I heard phrases like myocardial infarction and fibromyalgia I just knew I couldn’t hack it as a physician." In this quotation from the selection, myocardial infarction and fibromyalgia are examples of

What would be the acronym for "President of the United States of America"? *

The two Presidential candidates argued over whether or not the North American Free Trade Agreement was a good deal or not. The North American Free Trade Agreement is otherwise known by the acronym

You work at a snack stand in the mall that sells nuts and fruits. A customer asks you for fruit with the highest fiber content below sixty calories. Which fruit will you sell to the customer?

You work at a hardware store. A customer comes in to buy a resin. He tells you he needs a clear resin with a high rigidity and it must also be alcohol and alkalis resistance. What do you recommend?

The table below shows child population by age. As an ambitious photographer, you would like to expand your business outside of your studios in Georgia. You have contracts with elementary schools to offer spring and holiday portrait packages. What piece of data is MOST useful to you?

"Virus: 1.Contagious or poisonous matter.The special contagion, inappreciable to the senses and acting in exceedingly minute quantities, by which a disease is introduced into the organism and maintained there. 2.Any morbid corrupting quality in intellectual or moral conditions; something that poisons the mind or the soul; as, the virus of obscene books. 3. A technological programming malfunction which can disable computer functions. 4. a mineral deficiency in drinking water." Look at the dictionary entry. Which definition is the BEST definition for the word virus as it is used in the following sentence? "Her doctor explained that this type of cancer is often caused by a common virus that many women do not even realize they have." *

"Stage: 1. to plan, organize, or carry out. 2. a raised platform or floor, as for speakers, performers, etc. 3. a single step or degree in a process; a particular phase, period, position, etc., in a process, development, or series. 4. the small platform of a microscope on which the object to be examined is placed. 5. a dramatic fit thrown in a moment of rage" Which definition is the BEST meaning for the word stage as it is used in this sentence? "He determined that since Julianne’s cancer had been discovered in an early stage of development, perhaps her fertility could also be saved."

"Track: 1.To follow the tracks or traces of; to pursue by following the marks of the feet; to trace; to trail; as, to track a deer in the snow. 2. A mark or impression left by the foot, either of man or beast; trace; vestige; footprint. Far from track of men. Milton. 3. The entire lower surface of the foot;-said of birds, ect. 4. A road; a beaten path." Which is the BEST meaning for track as it is used in this sentence? "Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a $5 million award to support the development of a global network to track avian influenza, with the aim of monitoring the role of migratory birds."

"Package: 1. a group, combination, or series of related parts or elements to be accepted or rejected as a single unit. 2. A bundle made up for transportation; a packet; a bale; a parcel; as, a package of goods. 3. A charge made for packing goods. 4. A duty formerly charged in the port of London on goods imported or exported by aliens, or by denizens who were the sons of aliens." Which is the BEST meaning for package as it is used in this sentence? "The entire award package totals $6 million, including a $1 million contribution from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."

You have been hired as a customer service representative, whose job is to meet and talk to customers. What might you infer is a reason why you were given this job?

Appropriate Server Attire:

Servers should wear dark trousers with Peyton’s Grill polo or oxford shirt. Servers may wear dark loafers or black athletic shoes.

Appropriate Host/Hostess Attire:

Hosts/Hostesses should wear black trousers with a collared, long sleeve shirt. Dark dress shoes are also required. No sandals or open-toe shoes. Gold name tags should be pinned on the upper-left side of the shirt

According to information presented in this document about appropriate attire, readers can infer

3 The number of members each state has in the Electoral College depends on its population. A state with a large population has more votes than a state with a small population. For example, California has 55 votes while Alaska has 3. In most states, the candidate who wins the popular vote wins all of that state’s electoral votes. A candidate must receive a majority of the electoral votes to become the next president. How many electoral votes is enough to win? In recent elections, candidates have had to earn at least 270 of the 538 electoral votes to win.

In most states the presidential candidate who wins the popular vote

3 The number of members each state has in the Electoral College depends on its population. A state with a large population has more votes than a state with a small population. For example, California has 55 votes while Alaska has 3. In most states, the candidate who wins the popular vote wins all of that state’s electoral votes. A candidate must receive a majority of the electoral votes to become the next president. How many electoral votes is enough to win? In recent elections, candidates have had to earn at least 270 of the 538 electoral votes to win.

Based on the information presented in the passage, in which state would a presidential candidate be LEAST LIKELY to campaign?

Causes Of An Asthma Attack

9 Environmental exposures, such as house dust mites and environmental tobacco smoke, are important triggers of an attack.

Important Asthma Triggers - Environmental Tobacco Smoke, Also Known As Secondhand Smoke

14 Parents, friends, and relatives of children with asthma should try to stop smoking. Until they can successfully quit, they should smoke only outdoors, not in the home or in the family car. They should not allow others to smoke in the home, and should make sure the child's school is smoke-free.

Dust Mites

15 Mattress covers and pillow case covers provide a barrier between house dust mites and the person with asthma. Down-filled pillows, quilts, or comforters should not be used and stuffed animals and clutter should be removed from bedrooms.

Outdoor Air Pollution

16 Pollution caused by industrial emissions and automobile exhaust can cause an asthma episode. In large cities that have air pollution problems the number of emergency department visits for asthma episodes goes up when the air quality is very poor.

Pets

18 Furry pets may trigger an attack. The simplest solution to this situation is to find another home for the pet. However, some pet owners may be too attached to their pets or unable to locate a safe new home for the animal. Any animal causing an allergic reaction should not be allowed in the bedroom. Pets should be kept outside as much as possible and bathed weekly. People with asthma are not allergic to their pet’s fur, so trimming the pet’s fur will not help your asthma. Frequent vacuuming will reduce the presence of the allergen. If the room has a hard surface floor, it should be damp mopped weekly.

Mold

19 When mold is inhaled, it can cause asthma attacks. Eliminating mold throughout the home can help control asthma attacks. Keep humidity levels between 35% and 50%. In hot, humid climates, this may require the use of air conditioning and/or dehumidifiers. Fixing water leaks and cleaning up any mold in the home can also help.

If one were researching asthma triggers, which of the choices is a conclusion that can be supported by this passage?

How Asthma Is Diagnosed

4 Asthma can be difficult to diagnose, especially in children under 5 years old. Regular physical exams that include checks of lung function and for allergies can help make the right diagnosis.

5 A health-care provider trying to diagnose asthma will ask you questions about coughing, especially coughing at night, and whether breathing problems are worse after physical activity or during a particular time of year. Providers also ask about other symptoms, such as chest tightness, wheezing, and colds that last more than 10 days.

6 Also, a provider will ask about your family history of asthma, allergy and other breathing problems, and your home environment. He or she also will ask about lost school or work days and limits on your activity.

7 Testing of lung function, called spirometry, is another way to diagnose asthma. A spirometer is a piece of equipment that measures the largest amount of air you can exhale after taking a very deep breath. Airflow can be measured before and after you use an asthma medication.

If one were researching how asthma is diagnosed, which of the choices is a conclusion that can be supported by this passage?

2 When weekly shipments of coffee beans arrive, you will need to use the ladder to place them on the shelves in the stockroom. Take the ladder from its place on the wall and stand it so that it clicks open. This sound tells you it is securely locked. Never climb on the shelves or stand on an old shipping crate to restock the shelves. If you feel fatigued while restocking, ask another employee for help. A person at ground level can pass the bags of beans to the employee on the ladder. Make sure the bags are pushed to the back of the shelves to prevent them from falling off. Check the bags for damage and relay any problems to your manager. This will assure that our customers receive the freshest, tastiest coffee in the region.

Which is NOT an important thing to remember when stocking coffee beans?

3 In the seating area, customers sometimes spill their coffee. You can prevent this small incident from turning into a safety issue by responding to any accidental spills promptly. Label the area with a “Wet Floor” sign while you find a mop in the back room. This prevents customers who are unaware of the spill from slipping on the wet surface. While cleaning the floor, you can ask another employee to replace the spilled drink for the customer.

According to the directions in the passage

3 I disagree with the argument that tutoring can take place during “non-essential” classes. To begin with, I strongly resist the label “non-essential.” Education is more than the ability to pass a standardized test; indeed, it is more than the acquisition of knowledge. I believe that education is deeply, intimately concerned with the development of the human person. Students who do not experience the thrill of performing in front of a live audience, the joy of creating poetry, or the satisfaction of strenuous athletic training have been poorly served by the public school system.

According to the editorial, what would happen if schools took away non-essential classes?

"This Manual is prepared to partially meet this want in deliberative assemblies that are not legislative in their character. It has been made sufficiently complete to answer for the rules of an assembly, until they see fit to adopt special rules conflicting with and superseding any of its rules of detail, such as the Order of Business [§ 44], etc. "

From the information in the document, it may be concluded that the procedural recommendations in the Manual are to be followed by an assembly

VEGETABLE SOUP. MRS. G. A. LIVINGSTON.

Three onions, three carrots, three turnips, one small cabbage, one pint tomatoes. Chop all the vegetables, except the tomatoes, very fine. Have ready in a porcelain kettle three quarts boiling water; put in all except tomatoes and cabbage; simmer for one-half hour; then add the chopped cabbage and tomatoes (the tomatoes previously stewed); also a bunch of sweet herbs. Let soup boil for twenty minutes; strain through a sieve, rubbing all the vegetables through. Take two tablespoonfuls butter, one tablespoon flour; beat to cream. Pepper and salt to taste, and add a teaspoon of white sugar; one-half cup sweet cream, if you have it; stir in butter and flour; let it boil up, and it is ready for the table. Serve with fried bread chips or poached eggs, one in each dish.

What are two things that must be done with the tomatoes in this recipe?

"7 Testing of lung function, called spirometry, is another way to diagnose asthma. A spirometer is a piece of equipment that measures the largest amount of air you can exhale after taking a very deep breath."

"The attack, also called an episode, can include coughing, chest tightness, wheezing, and trouble breathing."

By defining unfamiliar terms such as "spirometry," "spirometer," and "episode," the writer makes this passage

"4 I am talking about this past season. Some were wonderfully entertaining, such as "The Fabulous Fifties," the "Fred Astaire Show" and the "Bing Crosby Special"; some were dramatic and moving, such as Conrad's "Victory" and "Twilight Zone"; some were marvelously informative, such as "The Nation's Future," "CBS Reports," and "The Valiant Years." I could list many more—programs that I am sure everyone here felt enriched his own life and that of his family. When television is good, nothing—not the theater, not the magazines or newspapers—nothing is better."

5 But when television is bad, nothing is worse. I invite you to sit down in front of your television set when your station goes on the air and stay there without a book, magazine, newspaper, profit-and-loss sheet, or rating book to distract you—and keep your eyes glued to that set until the station signs off. I can assure you that you will observe a vast wasteland.

6 You will see a procession of game shows, violence, audience participation shows, formula comedies about totally unbelievable families, blood and thunder, mayhem, violence, sadism, murder, Western badmen, Western good men, private eyes, gangsters, more violence and cartoons. And, endlessly, commercials—many screaming, cajoling, and offending. And, most of all, boredom. True, you will see a few things you will enjoy. But they will be very, very few. And if you think I exaggerate, try it."

Section four and section six

"1 Newton Minow (1926— ) was appointed by President John Kennedy as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, the agency responsible for regulating the use of the public airwaves. On May 9, 1961, he spoke to 2,000 members of the National Association of Broadcasters and told them that the daily fare on television was "a vast wasteland." Minow's indictment of commercial television launched a national debate about the quality of programming. After Minow's speech, the television critic for The New York Times wrote: "Tonight some broadcasters were trying to find dark explanations for Mr. Minow's attitude. In this matter the viewer possibly can be a little helpful; Mr. Minow has been watching television.""

Which BEST describes the purpose of the first section of this passage?

2 BY INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. CLICK ‘YES’ AND CONTINUE TO INSTALL THE GAME. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, CLICK ‘NO’ AND PROMPTLY RETURN THE ENTIRE PACKAGE TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND.

By "terms and conditions," the writer of this document means

2 BY INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. CLICK ‘YES’ AND CONTINUE TO INSTALL THE GAME. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, CLICK ‘NO’ AND PROMPTLY RETURN THE ENTIRE PACKAGE TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND.

Which statement is TRUE regarding the rights of the buyer under the license agreement?