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English
8th
grade
"Are Bionic Superhumans on the Horizon" Selection Review
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which quotation from the selection supports the main idea in paragraph 1, we’re in the midst of a bionic revolution?
In some cases, they’re not even part of the body at all.
The most obvious bionics are those that replace limbs.
They’re going to enhance our abilities, giving us powers we never had before. . . .
Tens of thousands of people have been implanted with deep brain stimulators. . . .
- 2. Multiple Choice
The organization of paragraphs 1 through 17 contributes to the author’s main idea by —
showing that the creation of superhumans would be bad for the future
explaining that bionics will take over the human body altogether
presenting evidence that answers the question in the title by the end of the passage
suggesting that humans with bionic body parts should not be allowed to compete in the Olympics
- 3. Multiple Choice
A synonym for inert in paragraph 7 is —
solid
unstable
humanlike
immoble
- 4. Multiple Choice
The word interface contains the Latin prefix inter-, which means “between or among.” What does interface mean in paragraph 7?
to create
to connect
to advance
to locate
- 5. Multiple Choice
In a summary of this article, which supporting evidence should be first?
(hint: evidence should be presented in the same order as the source)
Explanation of how people have used prostheses and implants to accomplish goals and which advances have been successful
Examples of how the technology could change lives negatively or positively
Examples of types of implants and prostheses and how many people are using them
Information about new research and early technologies that will improve and enhance human parts
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is the best summary of the passage?
Bionics will be used to enhance the human body instead of just replacing missing or broken parts.
Bionics will take over the human body once people realize that they can become superhuman.
Superhumans will eventually replace those people who were once labeled as being disabled.
Superhumans will be created in the near future for those who can afford the bionic parts.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of these ideas is reinforced throughout the passage?
Prostheses will no longer be needed.
Bionics will create superhumans.
Bionics will eliminate disabilities.
Prostheses will only be affordable for the rich.
- 8. Multiple Choice
The author included the section “The Superhuman Frontier” to —
explain that bionics will do more than replace body parts
express his uncertainty about the future of bionics
convince readers that bionic body parts are dangerous
inform readers which types of bionics they will receive
- 9. Multiple Choice
In paragraph 17, the writer includes a series of questions in order to —
express his confusion about the issue to readers
inform readers about what is certain to happen
encourage readers to think deeply about the issue
entertain readers with impossible fantasies
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which idea is supported by information throughout the selection?
Bionics will improve intelligence and memory.
Athletes with bionic body parts will perform better.
Many people with disabilities already benefit from bionics.
Bionics can improve human abilities in many ways.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of something inert?
a cube made of solid stone
a bionic hand with moving fingers
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of these would a doctor implant through surgery?
an artificial leg
a computer chip in a brain
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following could be called an enhancement?
an old, persistent problem
a new, better feature
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of integrity?
cheating on a test that you forgot to study for
being honest when nobody is watching
- 15. Multiple Choice
Complete the following sentence:
Soccer has no _________ if some players cheat.
implant
inert
integrity
enhancements
- 16. Multiple Choice
Complete the following sentence:
I broke a tooth, so Dr. Lu will _________ an artificial one in my jaw.
implant
inert
integrity
enhancements
- 17. Multiple Choice
Complete the following sentence:
These new gadgets are __________ because they save you time.
implant
inert
integrity
enhancements
- 18. Multiple Choice
Complete the following sentence:
His old artificial hand was __________ ; the fingers didn't move.
implant
inert
integrity
enhancements
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