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Generations of mystery and horror ______ have been influenced by the dark, gothic stories of celebrated American author Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849). Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
The Mission 66 initiative, which was approved by Congress in 1956, represented a major investment in the infrastructure of overburdened national ______. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A recent study tracked the number of bee species present in twenty-seven New York apple orchards over a ten-year period. ______ found that when wild growth near an orchard was cleared, the number of different bee species visiting the orchard decreased. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A study led by scientist Rebecca Kirby at the University of Wisconsin–Madison found that black bears that eat human food before hibernation have increased levels of a rare carbon isotope, ______ due to the higher 13C levels in corn and cane sugar. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
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The haiku-like poems of Tomas Tranströmer, which present nature- and dream-influenced images in crisp, spare language, have earned the Swedish poet praise from leading contemporary ______ them Nigerian American essayist and novelist Teju Cole. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
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While one requires oxygen and one does ______ and anaerobic respiration are both forms of cellular respiration—that is, they are processes by which cells break down glucose to use as energy. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
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To serve local families during the Great Depression, innovative New York City librarian Pura Belpré offered storytelling in both English and Spanish, an uncommon ______ celebrated el Día de los Tres Reyes Magos, an important community holiday; and put on puppet shows dramatizing Puerto Rican folktales. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
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Photosynthesis, the mechanism by which plants use sunlight to turn carbon dioxide and water into ______ is fueled in part by an enzyme called Photosystem II that harvests energy-giving electrons from water molecules. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
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Human-made (synthetic) fibers used in clothes and many other consumer products are more durable than most natural plant ______ the manufacture of synthetic fibers requires toxic chemical solvents that can pollute air and water. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
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After a spate of illnesses as a child, Wilma Rudolph was told she might never walk again. Defying all odds, Rudolph didn’t just walk, she ______ the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, she won both the 100- and 200-meter dashes and clinched first place for her team in the 4x100-meter relay, becoming the first US woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
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Emperor penguins don’t waddle out of the ocean. They launch themselves at such a high speed that they travel up to two meters before landing. How ______ A layer of microbubbles on their plumage reduces friction as the penguins speed to the surface. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
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Study Notes
Influences on Mystery and Horror Writers
- Edgar Allan Poe's dark and gothic stories have influenced generations of mystery and horror writers.
Mission 66 Initiative
- The Mission 66 initiative was approved by Congress in 1956.
- The initiative invested in the infrastructure of overburdened national parks.
- The initiative prioritized physical improvements to the parks’ roads, utilities, employee housing, and visitor facilities.
- The initiative established educational programming for the public.
Bee Species in Apple Orchards
- A study tracked the number of bee species present in twenty-seven New York apple orchards over a ten-year period.
- The study found that when wild growth near an orchard was cleared, the number of different bee species visiting the orchard decreased.
Black Bears and Hibernation
- A study led by scientist Rebecca Kirby at the University of Wisconsin–Madison found that black bears that eat human food before hibernation have increased levels of a rare carbon isotope, carbon-13 (13C).
- Bears that eat human food before hibernation have increased levels of carbon-13 because of the higher 13C levels in corn and cane sugar.
- Bears with elevated levels of carbon-13 were found to have much shorter hibernation periods on average.
Tomas Tranströmer's Poems
- Tomas Tranströmer's haiku-like poems present nature- and dream-influenced images in crisp, spare language.
- His poems have earned the Swedish poet praise from leading contemporary writers, including Nigerian American essayist and novelist Teju Cole.
- Teju Cole has written that Tranströmer’s works “contain a luminous simplicity.”
Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration
- Aerobic and anaerobic respiration are both forms of cellular respiration.
- Both processes allow cells to break down glucose to use as energy.
- Although both are forms of cellular respiration, one requires oxygen while the other does not.
Pura Belpré and Storytelling
- Pura Belpré was an innovative New York City librarian.
- She offered storytelling in both English and Spanish to serve local families during the Great Depression.
- She celebrated el Día de los Tres Reyes Magos, an important community holiday.
- She introduced puppet shows that dramatized Puerto Rican folktales.
Photosynthesis and Photosystem II
- Photosynthesis is the mechanism by which plants use sunlight to turn carbon dioxide and water into nutrients.
- An enzyme called Photosystem II is part of the plant's mechanism for photosynthesis.
- Photosystem II harvests energy-giving electrons from water molecules, which fuels the process of photosynthesis.
Human-Made vs. Natural Fibers
- Human-made (synthetic) fibers used in clothes and consumer products are more durable than most natural plant fibers.
- The manufacture of synthetic fibers requires toxic chemical solvents that can pollute air and water.
Wilma Rudolph: Defying the Odds
- Wilma Rudolph was told she might never walk again after a series of illnesses as a child.
- Wilma Rudolph defied all odds; she not only walked but she ran fast during the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.
- Wilma Rudolph won the 100- and 200-meter dashes and clinched first place for her team in the 4x100-meter relay.
- Wilma Rudolph was the first US woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics.
Emperor Penguins Launch Themselves From the Ocean
- Emperor penguins don't waddle out of the ocean. They launch themselves out of the ocean at a high speed.
- When they launch from the ocean, they travel up to two meters before landing.
- A layer of microbubbles on their plumage reduces friction as the penguins speed to the surface.
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Explore the impact of Edgar Allan Poe's gothic stories on the genre of mystery and horror writing. This quiz examines the elements and themes that have shaped the works of subsequent authors. Test your knowledge on their influences and contributions.
