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COLLEGEPREPGENIUSTHE NO BRAINER WAY TO SAT* SUCCESS

Jean Burk

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COLLEGE PREP GENIUS WORKBOOK

AuthorJean Burk

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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

Th is workbook is intended for use with the College Prep Genius SAT prep classroom, College Prep Genius instructional DVD or College Prep Genius digital program.

Th is college prep program can be a helpful tool for you to learn the recurring patterns and strategies that can be found on the SAT* and PSAT/NMSQT* tests. It is designed to help you learn to look at the questions logically and fi nd the correct answer by using your faculty of reasoning. (Remember, the front cover of the actual College Board test identifi es these tests as a “SAT Reasoning Test”).

In order to make your time count the most as you use this program, learn the ACRONYMS in each section. (Th ey help you remember the steps to success for each section.) Th en, listen to each section and work the corresponding problems in the workbook. Next, listen to the correct answers and explanations of the problems in that section. Finally, determine your weaknesses so you can work on improving them.

Th e DVD and digital program is separated by lessons and designed for short sittings. To help ensure test success, it is suggested that aft er each section is mastered, the students should then work actual College Board problems in those areas. Aft er each lesson, there is corresponding homework that is extremely benefi cial for reinforcing the information learned from that lesson. (Each student will need access to Th e Offi cial SAT Study Guide by Th e College Board 2016.) Th e homework and workbook answers can be downloaded at www.collegeprepgenius.com/digital.

Th e taped lessons include video and narrated exercises that coordinate with the workbook and to help remind you of pertinent information. As you listen to the instructional segments, you will be asked to follow along in your workbook and to pause the lesson at certain places. Th e DVD and digital program will also

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reference where the information can be found in the book College Prep Genius/Redesigned SAT.

The exercises combine listening, memorizing and writing. The exercises are designed to help you learn to use your pencil effectively by marking out, circling and underlining key parts of each section as well as help you develop your critical thinking skills.

Students should NEVER work problems in their head; this clears up their thoughts and minimizes mistakes.

To aid in test success, read College Prep Genius. It contains more detailed strategies and shortcuts and important transcript information, where to find actual College Board tests, taking the real test, the “Journal For Success”, a college prep checklist, conquering the college interview, scholarship information and numerous scholarship web sites.

This teaching program can be a valuable tool for raising standardized test scores but it is very important that you practice the correct way by using only College Board materials. (They are the creators of the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT.)

Make taking the SAT and PSAT/NMQST a priority. Take the PSAT/NMSQT in your freshman and sophomore year for practice and take it in your junior year when it counts. Schedule several SAT tests in a row. (It is offered seven times a year.) Sign up at www.collegeboard.com.

You will need the following supplies for this program:

1. This College Prep Genius workbook2. College Prep Genius textbook (digital or hard copy)3. Pencils and calculator4. The College Prep Genius digital program, DVD or enrolled

in one of the live classes.


FUNNY MONEY QUIZ

1 I want to get my college money fromA) loans B) parents C) printing press D) scholarships

2 I would love to haveA) full tuition B) free room and board C) study abroad stipends/money D) all of the above

3 When it comes to college money, I want toA) make minimum wage B) earn $10 an hour C) rob a bank (D) earn $500 an hour

4 In college, I want toA) work and have a social life, but let my academics slideB) study and work a job, but let my social life goC) never sleepD) study hard, play hard and never have to work in college

5 Assuming you or your parents have saved/borrowed money for your college, you want toA) give it all to the schoolB) pay it back over several years aft er graduationC) squander it and get into big troubleD) graduate debt free and take any saved money and use it however

you desire

Th ere are three aspects to college life: academics, social, and fi nancial. Our goal is to enable you to take advantage of the total college experience (academically and socially) and hopefully not have to work in college and graduate debt free.

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13 MYTHS ABOUT THE SAT

1 Th e SAT tests a student’s knowledge.

2 Take the SAT in your senior year.

3 Th e PSAT /NMSQT is a practice SAT and is not that important.

4 You only have one chance at the PSAT /NMSQT.

5 Students should guess on SAT answers since there is no penalty.

6 You must get every answer right for a perfect score.

7 SAT questions are in order of diffi culty.

8 A student only needs a good SAT score to get into college and get the scholarships.

9 Any SAT prep book will do.

10 Th e SAT essay is now optional so I lucked out and don’t have to do it.

11 Th e essay is graded by a computer.

12 You have to spend large amounts of money to do well on the SAT.

13 You don’t need to take the SAT if you’re not planning on going to college.

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READINGSECTION

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PASSAGE-BASED READING

C ircle the citation in the passage I dentify nouns/verbs—circle them T erminate wrong answers fi rst A dditional information T otally contradictory information I rrelevant information O bscure information N ote the one that restates

U nderline key elements S ubstitute E ach answer choice in the sentence

P A these questions up until the end S S A dd the essential reading G o over the circled portions/answers E very word should match the tone

C ircle both questions together O mit reading the 2nd question M eticuously read the fi rst question M ark matching keywords in both A bolish obvious wrong answers N ow read remaining lines in 2nd question D iscover answer for both questions

C arefully read the question H ighlight/circle data requirements A nalyze points on chart plane R eview crossing points of the circles T he intersecting point is the answer

C ompletely irrelevant information O bscure information A dditional information T otally contradictory information

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This passage is an excerpt from “Wait is a Four Letter Word,” written by a psychologist and an author.

My first encounter with dance was when I was three and forced to be in a hostile ballet dance class—for eight years. I really didn’t like it. The moves I understood. The importance of dance eluded me, possibly because of my teacher; she was mean and dominating. A perfect plié or chassé was demanded every time. Because of her, I was restless and dreaded class each week and secretly hoped that I could join another class.

To make matters worse, my teacher got heavily involved in Irish dance. This came on the heels of the runaway hit show Riverdance— those dancers who simultaneously kept their arms straight as they tapped around in circles in hard shoes with perfect synchronicity. For the dances, the moms had to sew elaborate matching costumes for all the girls who were also required to wear a wig of exaggerated curls. When we competed at a feis (pronounced fesh and meaning festival), my tormentor made us spend countless hours learning the reel, slip jig, and the hornpike. I should have known that this was in her blood; after all her name was Shaun, and her siblings were Ryan, Cullen, and Liam. Of course the pressure was on because she ultimately went to Ireland to dance in the World Championships.

The highlight of my dance career was when, one summer, my teacher held a dance camp for students who lived in very poor ethnic neighborhoods. These were girls who may not have had decent clothes, parents, or even homes. The girls were taught basic steps from ballet and Irish dance, and I helped choreograph a program that we put on at a local civic center. I almost forgot my own

disdain for my teacher when I saw the tremendous joy on the young dancers’ faces as Shaun patiently worked with each one. This tiny brush with happiness and personal utopia gave hope to a community that was riddled with so much despair.

The next year the executive of my soul (soul–sole pun intended) took me through jazz and hip-hop. I loved the music and inspirational variety of dance in these genres. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to enjoy them. Our dance group performed at local competitions, outdoor galas, and holiday parties. All the hours of grueling practice were met by hordes of adoring audiences. Many of my classmates loved it, but I didn’t aspire to perform like Fred Astaire or my award-winning teacher. Such events only escalated my anxiousness to escape this unchosen profession.

But I did them all. Recitals, competitions, and “community events.” It was a mere attempt to calm my mother. She idolized the instructor, and who was I to go against her?

At least, that’s how I felt at first. As I matured, I realized that I needed to choose my own path and do things for myself, not my mom. After eight years, I finally talked my mom into letting me quit and I couldn’t wait.

The funny thing is, I came back to dance. Years later, in college, I decided to revisit ballet, the genre in which I began—and it ends up, I didn’t hate it anymore. Believe it or not, it became my choice in talent when I entered the school’s beauty pageant. Winning was just the icing on the cake. I am more grateful when I look in the mirror and see that I have amazing dancer’s legs.

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1. Which best summarizes the passage?

(A) A young person regrets earlier emotions.

(B) A teacher is obsessed with winning competitions.

(C) A history of two characters’ dislike for each other.

(D) A new teacher tries to impress to fit in.

2. The author initially found ballet dance to be

(A) impossible to get the moves down.

(B) boring and a waste of time.(C) difficult because of

the atmosphere.(D) challenging with so many

steps to remember.

3. The word “calm” in line 59 most nearly means

(A) smooth.(B) appease.(C) peaceful.(D) rough.

4. Which of the following best describes the author’s phrase in the last sentence?

(A) Society puts pressure on young people to succeed.

(B) Dance teachers don’t often recognize talent.

(C) Words cannot express emotions like dance can.

(D) We often take things for granted.

5. The author refers to the dancers “with perfect synchronicity” (Line 16) in order to suggest that

(A) she couldn’t keep up with them.

(B) Irish are better dancers.(C) there is more than

meets the eye.(D) it is important to

have good posture.

6. The word “exaggerated” in line 19 most nearly means

(A) magnified.(B) moderate.(C) copious.(D) fabricated.

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7. It can be reasonably inferred that “in her blood” (Lines 23-24) was intended to

(A) praise the lineage of women.

(B) identify intellectual DNA typing.

(C) sarcastically make a point.(D) criticize the Irish.

8. The author mentions the story about dance camp (lines 29-43) in order to

(A) flaunt her dancing prowess.(B) make a significant point

about children and paradise.(C) conceal how poor

neighborhoods have fewer opportunities.

(D) show how fluent she was in another language.

9. The author contends that the situation she describes became so dire that she

(A) condemned women in authority over men.

(B) spread the importance of dance in society.

(C) acknowledged that dance brings more discord than other alternative sports.

(D) privately wished to exit the class.

10. Which choice provides the best evidence to the previous question?

(A) Lines 8-10 (Because..class).(B) Lines 12-16 (This..

synchronicity).(C) Lines 19-23 (When..

hornpike).(D) Lines 71-72

(Winning..cake).

11. The last paragraph is primarily concerned with establishing a resolution between

(A) work and results.(B) emotions and ethnicity.(C) spiritual and material.(D) families and nature.

12. It can be inferred that the author’s overall disposition was

(A) jubilant.(B) optimistic.(C) impatient.(D) rebellious.



READING ACRONYMS WITH CHART

C ircle the citation in the passage I dentify nouns/verbs—circle them T erminate wrong answers first A dditional information T otally contradictory information I rrelevant information O bscure information N ote the one that restates

U nderline key elements S ubstitute E ach answer choice in the sentence

P A these questions up until the end S S A dd the essential reading G o over the circled portions/answers E very word should match the tone

C ircle both questions together O mit reading the 2nd question M eticuously read the first question M ark matching keywords in both A bolish obvious wrong answers N ow read remaining lines in 2nd question D iscover answer for both questions

C arefully read the question H ighlight/circle data requirements A nalyze points on chart plane R eview crossing points of the circles T he intersecting point is the answer

C ompletely irrelevant information O bscure information A dditional information T otally contradictory information

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This passage is about the temporal state of various fads throughout the years.

At its most basic, a fad is any idea, conduct, or trend that is enthusiastically followed for a short amount of time. Time is the ultimate enemy of these types of trends. Popularity for such ideas evolves quickly into desertion. Fashion is the most common industry to fall victim to such manias although toys, music, and academia are not immune.

In the mid-1980s, shoes made out of PVC plastic sold all across the United States. Department stores carried a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. One company even found a way to infuse its shoes with glitter, adding a new sparkle to its merchandise. This innovation allowed retailers to increase their profit margins 50 percent with every shoe, uniquely augmenting revenues by enhancing conceit instead of utility. And yet, by the end of the 80s, jelly shoes were all shoved to the back of the closet.

The 1990s brought us the Beanie Baby phenomenon. Beanie Babies were simply small, inexpensive stuffed animals with a tag containing their name and birthdate. Collecting these became a frenzy that spawned magazines, websites, and fan clubs. Ty, Inc., debuted Beanie Babies in Chicago, and by the mid-1990s, 100 million had been sold around the world. They were number one on a child’s wishlist, and the craze accelerated when McDonalds introduced Teenie Beanies, of which they distributed an extraordinary 100 million in just two weeks. By 1999, the fad had passed enough that Ty briefly retired the entire line.

The early 2000s saw the rise of the Millennials. This self-absorbed population bought into everything from low-carb diets to expensive energy drinks. MySpace was a place to brag on yourself and great pride was gained from your fantasy sports league. Fads came fast and furious as the entitled young adults jumped on every bandwagon—in fashion, food, music, TV, and beyond. For about two years (2002- 2003), everyone who was anyone—at least in their teens and twenties—was wearing a trucker hat. (A trucker hat is also called a mesh hat. It’s basically a baseball cap with a mesh back and they usually had ironic phrases or images printed on the front.)

Most fads are related to consumerism: They provide something that people—lots of people—can buy. But fads can be based on ideas too. In the 1960s, education experts touted “New Math,” which was abandoned before the decade was over. Over time, business managers have been told to be “one-minute managers,” to “manage by wandering around,” to use “total quality management,” and to institute “360-degree feedback” among many other trends. Even academics and theorists fall prey to fads. For example, think about the rise (and often fall) of ideas like communism, postmodernism, and social Darwinism.

This is not a new phenomenon. One of the first documented fads was the “tulip craze” in Holland in the 1630s. As the graph below shows, it only took a few years for the price of tulip bulbs to sky- rocket…and then plummet.

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In all of these cases, no one had predictedthe wildfi re popularity of the fad. Which is not to say that people don’t try! Th ere are thousands of articles, books, and podcasts that give advice on sparking the next fad. Make something with broad appeal, they suggest. Or build on historical value, they might tell you. And yet no one can guarantee what will work.

In fact, many businesspeople, fashion designers, and celebrities have attempted to start fads and failed. In the 1990s, soda companies attempted to quench consumers’ thirst with clear beverages. It started with Crystal Pepsi, but neither this drink nor any of its imitators

ever took off . A few years ago, the fi tnessworld was bombarded with “sauna suits,” workout outfi ts made of plastic. Th e idea was that the wearer would sweat more and burn off more fat. Th e reality? No one wants them.

Whether it is an app such as Angry Birds or Candy Crush, or a reality show full of beards or of kids, fads are always going to come and go. Th e mystery is still in what makes a fad a fad and in who will buyinto it or reject the innovation and see it asa passing enthusiasm.

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The chart shows (in cents) the price of tulip bulbs over s several year period.

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1. The passage implies that shoes made of PVC plastic were

(A) popular because they were inexpensive to make.

(B) advertised exclusively in certain parts of the country.

(C) prominent for only a few years.

(D) favorite footwear of small children.

2. The first sentence (lines 1-3) functions to

(A) offer an unbiased point of view.

(B) provide an example of a complex concept.

(C) question the principles of a label.

(D) explain an idea.

3. In line 19, the word “conceit” most nearly means

(A) whimsy.(B) pride.(C) restriction.(D) comfort.

4. The passage serves mainly to

(A) argue the validity of why fads generally appeal to young people.

(B) create context for understanding steps to how fads begin.

(C) explain that time is a major factor in fads.

(D) predict that each decade has different fads based on population and economy.

5. The main purpose of the third paragraph (lines 23-38) is to

(A) provide support that cheap toys are never as good as fads.

(B) develop a counterargument that magazines propel a fad’s success.

(C) describe several approaches to naming stuffed animals.

(D) illustrate how even phenomenally successful fads can fade quickly.



6. The passage indicates that after years of various fads, the narrator finds the crazes to be

(A) predictable.(B) unnecessary.(C) puzzling.(D) discriminative.

7. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

(A) Lines 3-9 (Time…immune).(B) Lines 31-36 (They…weeks).(C) Lines 55-57 (Most…buy).(D) Lines 102-105 (The

mystery…enthusiasm).

8. In the last paragraph, the narrator focused on his

(A) recollection of past failures to present successes.

(B) reflection on his expectations of starting a fad.

(C) generalization about various fads and their lasting state.

(D) evaluation of factors that decrease a fad’s popularity.

9. Data in the graph indicates which of the following is true?

(A) The most expensive price was three times as much as the first year.

(B) The last year was near the price of the first year’s price.

(C) The biggest drop in price was halfway through the fad.

(D) 1635 was the most profitable for the tulip bulb company.

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DUAL PASSAGE

D o each passage and its questions one at a time U underline main themes in each passage A nswer must match correct passages L eave both passage questions until the end



Passage 1 is about the history of opposition to the income tax and Passage 2 is about the life of an IRS agent.Passage 1

Most Americans hate paying taxes. Many citizens believe we are already overtaxed; there are taxes on sales, gasoline, home, telephone, and alcohol! Politicians are always talking about lowering some kind of tax, but do they really do it? It’s time for citizens to take action and force politicians to abolish the worst tax of them all: the income tax.

The income tax has never been popular, but the push to abolish it altogether has surged recently. Think of the 2006 movie America: Freedom to Fascism. This movie resonated with many Americans because of its message about taxes and the history of the income tax.

In 1861, a revenue tax was briefly enacted, but it was repealed after only ten years. In 1913, the 16th Amendment was ratified and that is the basis for the income tax as we know it today. Except that not everyone agrees that the 16th Amendment was properly ratified. If that is the case, why does the income tax exist?

Other people, such as legendary tax protestor Arthur Porth, have fought against the income tax because it can require someone to incriminate oneself. That’s against the 5th Amendment!

In fact, there are many arguments against the validity of the income tax. Some see it as “involuntary servitude,” which is unconstitutional. Others point out that the way the laws are written may mean that the federal income tax should only apply to certain people, such as residents of the District of Columbia.

These ideas aren’t new. The first anti-income tax amendment was introduced in Congress in 1952. It was called the Liberty Amendment, and its goal was to strengthen state rights and prevent federal levies. Rep. Elmer Hoffman of Illinois reintroduced a modified version of this amendment in 1957, and Rep. Ron Paul of Texas did again in 1998.

While none of these efforts have been successful yet, success may come as more people join in the battle. History has proven that Americans can stand up and take action: Remember the Boston Tea Party? It worked! Every year more and more people are jumping on the bandwagon and hollering, “The income tax is unconstitutional.”

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Passage 2

An IRS agent I know recently quit his job after 15 years of service. He was considered an expert in his field. But he was tired—bone tired.

Imagine if you went to work where you were constantly on the look-out for minor errors. Someone forgot to carry a one? Let’s audit them! Someone filed fourteen forms, but not the fifteenth supporting form? Let’s audit them too!

And then, when those poor audited people show up? There’s no room for courtesy or affection. The most important thing was to close cases and get the numbers you were told to get.

In fact, one of his colleagues was forced to reopen a truly minor case even though she had already told the taxpayer that it was all set. Why? Because her boss wanted this agent to look bad. Talk about office politics gone wrong!

Perhaps the craziest thing is that he only got to audit people who made mistakes on their taxes— even if it looked like the whole tax return suggested illegal activity.

Imagine a couple making frequent trips to a country known for drug trafficking, then reporting hundreds of thousands of dollars in self-employment income… As long as they filled out the forms correctly, there was nothing this agent could do. No one wanted to hear about it unless the taxpayer didn’t pay the right amount.

Even when a day at the office goes well, there’s still the stigma of being an IRS agent. My friend was a professional who tried to do his job right. When he went to social events, though, he didn’t want to tell anyone about his job. “Oh, I better not say anything to you,” they’d inevitably joke.

Except maybe it wasn’t such a joke because they’d avoid him for the rest of the night. These are definitely reasons to consider another occupation. Yes, death and taxes are inevitable. From my view, though, it’s not clear which is more painful!

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1. The primary purpose of Passage 1 is to

(A) argue against the income tax.

(B) trace the beginning of the Boston Tea Party.

(C) debate the reasons Americans disagree with the Constitution.

(D) discuss several types of tax shelters.

2. In Line 19, the 16th Amendment is mentioned in order to

(A) reinforce liberty.(B) coerce suffrage.(C) question validity.(D) promote history.

3. The primary purpose of Passage 2 is

(A) complain about IRS workers.

(B) glorify IRS agents who quit their jobs.

(C) cite new rules about income tax.

(D) agree with an old adage about the torment of certain burdens.

4. Compared to the tone of Passage 2, the tone of Passage 1 is more

(A) optimistic.(B) angry.(C) amusing.(D) insecure.

5. Which best describes the relationship between the two passages?

(A) Passage 2 totally supports an occupation that is scrutinized in Passage 1.

(B) Passage 2 reviles a group of people that are praised in Passage 1.

(C) Passage 2 provides a professional perspective on a nationwide situation discussed in Passage 1.

(D) Passage 2 exposes the serious side of the situation and Passage 1 reveals the humorous side.

6. The incident involving the drug trafficking (Lines 71-74) mainly serves to

(A) reveal dissimilarity in the income tax system.

(B) underscore an IRS worker’s ability.

(C) compare a similar event to the Boston Tea Party.

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(D) discourage an illegal activity.

7. What negative feature does each passage emphasize?

(A) Passage 1 emphasizes the distastes for taxes and Passage 2 emphasizes how good the experts are.

(B) Passage 1 emphasizes taxes being overturned and Passage 2 emphasizes the trouble with job stigmas.

(C) Passage 1 emphasizes an unwarranted dishonor and Passage 2 emphasizes an overburden of an existing problem.

(D) Passage 1 emphasizes the lack of reform and Passage 2 emphasizes the lack of help from officials.

8. How does the author of the Passage 1 feel about the history of the income tax?

(A) The income tax has been around for a long time, so it should stay around.

(B) The income tax is a relatively new and failed experiment.

(C) The income tax has never been supported by Congress, and it’s

only around because the president has forced it.

(D) The income tax has been challenged in the past in many ways.

9. Which choice provides the best evidence for the previous question?

(A) Lines 4-6 (Politicians…it?).(B) Lines 16-18 (In..today.).(C) Lines 33-34

(These…1952.).(D) Lines 41-43 (While…

battle.).

10. The word “minor” in line 63 most nearly means?

(A) juvenile.(B) consequential.(C) subordinate.(D) superior.

11. The analogy in the final sentence of Passage 2 has primarily which effect?

(A) It criticizes the view of a certain group.

(B) It alludes to the past to evoke an emotion.

(C) It employs humor to soften an unpleasant topic.

(D) It uses simplified language to explain a complex idea.

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MATHSECTION



MATH MULTIPLE CHOICE

E xamine the question logically A sking what? Circle it! S et up the problem Y ou write the rule

M ake new diagrams A dd in all information T est answers from CH idden patterns exposed

R emember to IGNORE Segment 2 O perate the question from every angle Mark ALL correct answers on Segment 1 A nalyze answers marked N ow match Segment 1 answers with Segment 2

Math E quations A verage N umber

MostO ft en D igit E xposed

Middle E xact D igit I n-between A llN umbers

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MATHMULTIPLE CHOICE



BASIC MATH RULES

Factoring In: Th ere are four basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) in math used to solve equations.

Foiled Again: (FOIL) Multiply First numbers in parentheses, then the ones on the Outside, then the Inside and the the Last ones.

Slippery Slopes: When fi nding the rise/run of a slope, start at left , if it goes up-it is positive, if down then negative. To fi nd the slope on a picture, pick 2 points on the line. A) Count how many vertical spaces there are from the 1st point to the 2nd. B) Count how many horizontal spaces there are from the 1st point to the 2nd. C) Divide the number of vertical spaces by the number of horizontal spaces. Parallel lines ALWAYS have the same slopes.

Circles: Th ey have 360⁰ and every point on a circle is equi-distance from the center point. Th e diameter is a straight line from one side to the other and passes through the center point and the radius is the name given to half of the diameter’s length. Th e distance around the circle is called the circumference

and is calculated by using the following formula: 2 (∏) r.

Triangles: Th ey have 3 sides and 3 angles that ALWAYS add up to 180⁰. In a right triangle, the Pythagorean Th eorem; a2 + b2 = c2 (where c stands for the hypotenuse) can be used to fi nd the lengths of the triangle’s sides. Isosceles triangles have equal base angles and equal legs.

Polygons: All sides and angles are equal in a regular polygon. To fi nd the degrees, draw lines from one vertex to each of the non adjacent vertices. Each triangle has 180⁰. Count the number of triangles and multiply by 180⁰. To fi nd the area of a polygon, draw a line to each vertex from the center and divide 360 by the number of triangles. Bisect one of the triangles and fi nd its area. Double that then multiply it by the number of the triangles.

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FUN MATH STRATEGIES

Diagrams: Redraw one; retrieve infor-mation; don’t take at face value.

Pull the Math: Circle key elements in the question and fi nd the answer with the corresponding information.

Substitute: Plug in numbers such as 6, 7 and 8 for variables. Don’t use numbers like 1, 2 or any number in the equation.

Function Junctions: x is what goes in (Input) f (x) is what comes out (Output)

SOHCATOA: Sine = opposite/hypot-enuse; Cosine = Adjacent/Hypotenuse; Tangent = Opposite/Adjacent

Scatter Plot Th ickens: Th e diagonal line shows the “line of best fi t” and it is the estimated slope of the scatter plot. Correlation of data is based on the direction of the slope from left to right. (Positive is when the line is go-ing up and negative is when it is slop-ing downward.) A strong correlation is when the points are close to the line of best fi t and a weak correlation is when they are more scattered and are in an oval pattern. Little or no correlation is when points are in a circle with no clear

direction up or down. Use the horizon-tal value and line of best fi t to predict a vertical value.

Story Problems: Read it, pull out the key info and set up the equation.

E.D.S. (Eliminate Don’t Separate Rule): Eliminate answers that don’t contain all elements; fi nd answer that doesn’t separate the function needed to solve it.

$100 Dollar Store: Substitute “100” as your base variable with problem that asks for a percent.

Top Heavy vs. Bottom Heavy: When the numerator is bigger than the de-nominator the answer is bigger than one; when the bottom number is bigger than the top, the answer is smaller than one.

TRLTR (Th e Road Less Traveled Rule): Th e right answer is a little less than rate’s total average. Average the given rates, but select the answer choice that is smaller than that average but closest to it in value.



1. If (2x – 2)(x +1) = 17, what is the value of 2x2?

(A) -17(B) -4(C) 19(D) 20

2. The mean number of dancers per class y at Miss Priss Dance Class can be estimated using the equation y = 0.7983x + 28.338 where x represents the number of years since 2001 and x ≤ 10. Which of the following statements is the best interpretation of the number 0.7983 in the context of this problem ?

(A) The estimated mean number of dancers per classroom in 2001

(B) The estimated mean number of dancers per classroom in 2011

(C) The estimated yearly decrease in the mean number of dancers in each class

(D) The estimated yearly increase in the mean number of dancers in each classroom

3. If |2 – 3y| > 10, which of the following is a possible value of y?

(A) -3(B) -1(C) 1(D) 3

4. For exercise, Suzi jogged m meters, Kandice jogged twice as many meters as Suzi, and Dawn jogged 100 less meters than Suzi. In terms of m, how many meters did Dawn jog?

(A) m + 100(B) m – 100(C) m + k + 100 2(D) m + 100 2

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5. In the figure below, a square is placed inside a circle which has the diameter x. What equation represents the sum of the unshaded areas of the square in terms of x?

(A) x² ( π – 1/3) 6

(B) x² ( π – 1/6) 6

(C) x² ( π – 1/3) 3

(D) x² ( π – 3)

6. A four-digit number is divisible by 3 and when 10 is subtracted is divisible by 7 and not 5.

(A) 9650(B) 9735(C) 9899(D) 9999

7. The recommended daily dose of magnesium for patients with chronic inflammation is 1000 milligrams (mg). A cup of kale has 31 mg and one cup of spinach has 24 mg. Which of the following equations represents the possible number of cups of kale k and cups of spinach s that a patient could eat in a day to meet or exceed the recommended daily magnesium intake from these foods alone?

(A) 31k + 24s ≥ 1,000(B) 31k + 24s > 1,000(C) 31 + 24 > 1,000 k s (D) 31 + 24 ≥ 1,000 k s

8. If s and t are positive numbers whereas s + t = 5, then 5 – t = s

(A) 5(B) 1(C) 0(D) t - 1

x



9. Donny is renting a car that charged $49.95 per day plus a road tax. A tax of 5% is applied to the daily rate, and an additional one-time untaxed fee of $8.00 is charged by the car company. Which of the following represents Donny’s total charge, in dollars, for renting x days?

(A) (49.95 + 0.5x) + 8 (B) 1.05(49.95x) + 8(C) 1.05(49.95x + 8)(D) 1.05(49.95 + 8)x

10. The least and greatest numbers in a list of 7 real numbers are 3 and 30, respectively. The median of the list is 12, and the mode is 8. Which of the following could be the mean of the numbers in the list?

I. 13II. 15.5III. 17

(A) I. only(B) II. only(C) III. Only(D) I, II, and III.

11. Jewel rode her minibike to the mall at 40 mph. She came back home the same way at 30 mph. It took her one hour. What was her total average of miles per hour for the round trip?

(A) 30 (B) 30 1/7 (C) 34 2/7 (D) 35

12. In the figure below, RU is a diameter of the circle with the center X and RX = 6. What is the length of arc STU?

(A) π 4 (B) π(C) 4 π 3(D) 4 π

R

ST

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13. A list of numbers contains 15 even numbers and 10 odd numbers. What’s the probability that an even number is chosen?

(A) 15/10 (B) 15/5 (C) 10/8 (D) 3/5

14. A clinical study wanted to know if there was an association between video games and aggression for a test of 12-year olds in the United States. They obtained survey responses from a random sample of 3000 United States' 12-year olds and found overwhelming evidence of a negative association between video games and aggression. Which of the following conclusions is well supported by the data?

(A) There is a negative association between video games and aggression for 12-year olds in the United States.

(B) There is a negative association between video games and aggression for 12-year olds in the world.

(C) Using video games and aggression as defined by the clinical study, an increase in aggression is caused by an increase of video games by 12-year olds in the United States.

(D) Using video games and aggression as defined by the clinical study, an increase in aggression is caused by an increase of video games by 12-year olds in the world.

15. Points A, B and C lie on a line segment. If the distance between A and B is 9 and the distance between B and C is 3, which of the following could be the distance between A and C?

I. 6II. 9III. 12

(A) I. only(B) II. only(C) III. Only(D) I and III only



16. A payphone charges 75 cents to make a call. In addition, there is a 10-cent charge for every minute. Which of the following represents the total charge, in cents, to make a call for n minutes?

(A) 75n(B) 75 +10(n +1)(C) 75 + 10n(D) 75 + .10n

17. The skincare company’s owner estimated that the cost c, in dollars, of producing n items is c = 6x +160 The company sells each item for $10. The company makes a profit when total income from selling a quantity of items is greater than the total cost of producing that quantity of items. Which of the following inequalities gives all possible values of n for which the owner estimates that the company will make a profit?

(A) n < 40 (B) n < 60(C) n > 40(D) n > 60

18. A salesman gets paid a commission of M dollars for his first sale of the month, and he is guaranteed at least one sale. For each additional sale he gets paid Q dollars more than his first commission. Which of the following represents the salesman’s commission for a single month, if n equals the number of sales?

(A) M + (n -1)(M + Q)(B) M + n(M + Q)(C) n(M + Q)(D) M + (M+Q) n

19. If the length of a rectangle is increased by 45% and the width of the rectangle is decreased by 30%, what is the effect on the area of the rectangle?

(A) It is increased by 15%.(B) It is increased by 1.5%.(C) It is unchanged.(D) It is decreased by 15%.

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20. At a popular summer camp, the mean age of all the boys is 13 years, and the mean age of all the girls is 17 years. Which of the following must be true about the mean age m of the combined group of boys and girls at the summer camp?

(A) m = 15(B) m > 15(C) m < 15(D) 13 < m < 17

22. How many different ordered pairs (a, b) can be created if a is an odd integer, where 5 ≤ a ≤ 11, and b is an integer, where 5 < b < 11 ?

(A) 7(B) 10(C) 11(D) 20

21. The local food bank on the small island predicted that the homeless population will double in size every 8 years. The population at the beginning of 2009 was estimated to be 90 people. If P represents the population n years after 2009, then which of the following equations represents the food bank’s model of the population over time?

(A) P = 8 + 90n(B) P = 90 + 8n(C) P = 90(2)8n n(D) P = 90(2)8

23. The function below can be used to model the population of an endangered species of mammals. If m(d) gives the number of the species living d decades after the year 1970, which of the following is true about the population of the species from 1970 to 1990?

m(d) = 280(0.8)d

(A) It increases by about 1080.(B) It increases by about 360.(C) It decreases by about 180.(D) It decreases by about 360.



24. In a xy-coordinate plane, how many points are a distance of 6 units from the origin?

(A) four(B) five(C) six(D) more than six

25. The figure below shows the graph of a quadratic function in the xy-plane. Of all the points (x, y) on the graph, for what value of x is the value of y greatest?

(A) 0(B) 2(C) 3(D) 6

26. Which of the following is the sine of X in the right triangle below?

(A) 7/12(B) 7/11(C) 11/12(D) 11/5

0

y

(4, 0) (8, 0)

12 km

11 k

m

z

y x7 km

27. Noel’s car gets 35 miles per gallon when she travels at an average speed of 60 miles per hour. Her car’s gas tank has 12 gallons of gas at the beginning of a trip. If Noel’s car travels at an average speed of 60 miles per hour, which of the following functions f models the number of gallons of gas remaining in the tank t hours after the trip begins?

(A) f(t) = 12 – 35 60t

(B) f(t) = 12 – 60t 35

(C) f(t) = 12 - 35t 60

(D) f(t) = 12 - 60t 35

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28. Which best describes the correlation of the data:

(A) Strong positive(B) Weak positive(C) Strong negative(D) Weak negative

29. How many grades are 5% or more away from the grade predicted by the line of best fit?

(A) 0(B) 1(C) 2(D) 3

30. Based on the line of best fit, what would be the predicted Chemistry grade for someone with an Algebra 2 grade of 90% ?

(A) 80%(B) 85 %(C) 90%(D) 95%

31. Which is the best interpretation of the slope of the line of best fit in this problem?

(A) The predicted Algebra 2 grade increases 10% for each 15% in the Chemistry grade.

(B) The predicted Chemistry grade increases 10% for each 15% in the Algebra 2 grade.

(C) The predicted Algebra 2 grade in with a Chemistry grade of 0%.

(D) The predicted Chemistry grade in with a Algebra 2 grade of 0%.

80 85 90 95 100

Algebra 2 Grades in Percentages

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Questions 28-31 relate to the graph about grades.

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MATHSTUDENT RESPONSE



MATH STUDENT RESPONSE

E xamine the question logically A sking what? Circle it! S et up the problem Y ou write the rule

M ake new diagrams A dd in all information T est answers from CH idden patterns exposed

R emember to IGNORE Segment 2 O perate the question from every angle Mark ALL correct answers on Segment 1 A nalyze answers marked N ow match Segment 1 answers with Segment 2

Math E quations A verage N umber

MostO ft en D igit E xposed

Middle E xact D igit I n-between A llN umbers

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FUN STRATEGIES

Th ink Small: Chart out spaces for the equation and fi ll in the information from the question.

Scary Scenario: Dismantle a long scary problem by fi nding out what it is asking and marking out numbers that don’t apply and then quickly work it out.

Simplify and Try: First simplify the equation and try out diff erent numbers to fi nd a fast answer.

P.A.R.C - Rule Pay Attention Read Carefully: Questions are designed to trick students so read with a critical eye and circle key elements so they are not missed.

Table Talk: Partial tables are solved by fi nding the hint in the question and fi ll-ing in the information.

P.A.W. Law: Add parts, divide by the whole to get average and then multiply the part in question by the average to get the answer.

R.T.D.-Rate x Time = Distance: Use when a question involves a rate for a moving object, work project or time limit.

Take a Chance Problem: When a question asks about probability, it’s a chance problem. To solve, take num-ber of desired outcomes and divide by total number of all possible outcomes. Independent probability is when there are independent outcomes and you multiply all probabilities. Dependant probability is where one probability is dependant upon another.



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1. If -9/4 < -2w+3 < -7/5, what’s one possible value of 8w-12?

3. John and Mary leave the town square at exactly the same time and walk for 3 hours. John walks directly north at 4 miles per hour, while Mary walks directly west at a rate of 3 miles per hour. What is the distance between them at the end of the 3 hours?

2. If ABC is equilateral, then what is the value of w + x + y + z ?

4. The table below shows the students enrolled in Dr. Marlene’s Freedom and Liberty Class from 1986 through 1992. If the median enrollment during the seven years was 1745 and no 2 years had the same enrollment, what is the greatest possible value for X?

B

A w0 x0 y0 z0 C

Dr. Marlene’s Liberty and Freedom Class

1986 X1987 19811988 17991989 16771990 15431991 18091992 1745



5. If a2 + 14a = 51 and a > 0, what is the integer of a + 7 ?

6. The figure below contains a piece of paper in the shape of a polygon with equal sides and equal angles and is covered with a laptop. If a + b = 120º, how many sides does the polygon have?

7. Brenda made a 180-ounce bowl of coleslaw for the picnic. To make it, she added 7 parts mayonnaise, 10 parts carrots and 19 parts cabbage. How many ounces of carrots are in the mixture?

8. If x is randomly picked from the set {3, 7, 8} and y is randomly picked from the set {4, 5, 9} what is the probability that the product of x and y is divisible by 5?

a0 b0

Laptop ☺

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9. In the figure below, point S lies on side RT. If 35 < x < 40, what is one possible integer for y ?

10. The partial table below is Bella’s 4-day spending splurge at the beach. If her meals cost the same each day, what were her total expenses for Saturday?

11. If (6x2 + 4x + 7) (3x + 5) = ax2 + bx3 + cx + d for all values of x, what is the value of c ?

12. The three-dimensional figure consists of rectangular and triangular faces. Each rectangular face has an area of 45 and each triangular face has an area of 22, what is the total surface area of the figure?

x0 y0

R

S

U

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Note: Figure not drawn to scale.

Note: Figure not drawn to scale.

Days Clothes Meals TotalThur 65Fri 73Sat 90Sun 82

$370



13. A recipe for cupcakes requires 2 pounds of flour per every dozen. How many pounds of flour will be required for an order of 78 cupcakes?

14. What is the greatest four-digit integer that has a factor of 2?

15. What is the value of b + c?

4a + 2b + 2c = 274a + b + c = 19

16. A paperboy gets $100 per FULL week to deliver papers in February, plus a $5 bonus for every new house that subscribes. If he made $750 this month, how many new houses subscribed?

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17. The area of the figure below is 10/3. What is the perimeter of the figure?

18. If x and y are two different prime numbers greater than 1, and z = x · y, how many positive factors, including 1 and z, does z have?

19. If A, B, C, and D each represent a different NONZERO digit in the number ABCD, what four-digit number would exist according to the following rules:

A = B + C + DB = C +2D = C + 4

20. In the xy-plane below, RS = ST. What is the value of n?

3

1

1

T (20, n)

S (28, 4)

Rx

y

1



21. The table below classifies 78 animals at the Happy Rescue Farm as dogs, cats and pot belly pigs and as small, medium and large. What fraction of all small and medium animals are cats?

22. In an xy-coordinate system, a line begins at the origin and is moving up 4 units and moving to the right 3 units. What is the slope of the line?

23. A baker can decorate 35 cookies per hour. His new assistant can decorate 25 cookies per hour. If both people start decorating at the same time, how many minutes will it take them to decorate 140 cookies?

24. In the below figure, R, S and T lie on the same line. R is the center of the big circle and S is the center of the little circle. If the radius of the big circle is 6, what is the radius of the little circle?

Small Under 10 lbs.

MediumUnder 30 lbs.

LargeOver 30 lbs.

Total

Dogs 28 17 12 57Cats 9 0 0 0Pot Belly Pigs

2 8 2 12

Total 39 25 14 78

SR T

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25. Ivy’s specialty shoe store sales were 5 million dollars more the second year than the first, and sales for the third year were double the sales for the second year. If sales for the third year were 14 million, what were the sales, in millions of dollars, for the first year?

26. The figure below is made up of 16 smaller identical triangles that are equilateral. If the area of SUW is 14, what is the area of QUY?

Q

R

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T

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WRITING AND LANGUAGE




I (I-N-G) words N otwithstanding Words Defi ned S ubstitute words I diom problems D ash and comma rules E xchanged words

A mong/Between/Into N ot only/but also; Neither/nor-Either/Or S ubject/Verb agreement W ho Rules E ff ect/Aff ect; Access/Excess R edundancy S tructurally sound

R eview answers-draw straight line E xamine underline part with pencil length S hortest answer/suffi xes/short words usually

right T ry answer in sentence (if not) A pply INSIDE ANSWERS rules T otally restates best E xposed answer!

R ead only what is necessary -before/aft er1st and last lines and title

E liminate unsubstantiated answers V ersion must be the best I nsert info if justifi ed by passage-Delete if not S pecifi c questions need specifi c support E ff ective and accurate is the answer

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Questions 1 - 12 are based on the following passage.

EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO BE LOVED

Echoes of broken English vibrated off the stone walls as more than 70 children bowed their heads to bless their evening meal. A meager portion of rice mush sat untouched before them until the end of prayer. Although it was difficult to understand them, the significance of their prayer was easily understood. They were thankful, not only for a warm meal, but also for their loving providers. Welcome to India.

In the summer of 2005, my older brother, a friend and I, ventured on our way to an orphanage in southern India. This was my first experience 1 overseas: I having no idea what to expect. Although throughout high school I had worked with children as their nanny, I 2 overthought about the possible difficulties caused by the differences between American children, who had been raised by a mother and a father, and Indian orphans, many of whom had learned to beg before they learned to walk. This is not at all like my vivid portrait of childhood movies like “Annie” and “Oliver Twist”. They were dirty, in rags—tormented by 3 oppressive caretakers who were unjustly overbearing.

We arrived at the Beulah Home located 30 miles outside of Bangalore, India. We were greeted by a room full of little smiling faces as well at the owners- Betty and Roger McCain. The caretakers, who were very opposite of the movie versions, not only introduced us by our names, 4 but they gave us a title, “Auntie” and “Uncle”. In Indian culture, these are terms of affection for elders. This bode well with our job of interviewing each child. We had to record their case study, 5 however it was long and tedious because of the language barriers.

1. (A) NO CHANGE (B) overseas– I had(C) overseas: and I had(D) overseas; but I had

2. The writer wants to convey an attitude of being ill at ease for the future of the young orphans. Which choice accomplishes this goal?(A) NO CHANGE(B) complied(C) proclaimed(D) worried

3. (A) NO CHANGE (B) oppressive caretakers(C) oppressive caretakers, with a heavy-hand(D) oppressive caretakers: cruel and brutal

4. (A) NO CHANGE (B) as they gave(C) but also gave(D) but they have given

5. (A) NO CHANGE (B) likewise(C) consequently(D) moreover



It was while working their cases that I developed an awareness of their tragic but precious stories. Many were abused or 6 abandoning by the very people meant to protect them. One was beaten by his dad trying to protect his mom, another brought there because his dad was going to kill him and sell his organs. Their previous homes were destitute with cinderblock shanties often with a dozen family members living 7 between rotting garbage festered in pools of water, mixing 8 with the smell of sweat and spices. It wasn’t all work, we taught the kids American games and how to make silly faces that we captured on our phones for them to laugh at.

I had to come to grips with the fact that these children, much like to ones I watched at home, also had dreams for the future. Unfortunately, these rosy-cheeked cherubs lacked the 9 access of encouragement and stability necessary for a child’s development. The main loving providers 10 who wanting to give attention to the children, couldn’t give all the individual attention they deserved. I tried remembering this as I stared at 11 our silly faces flying home. I hope to someday open my home to at least one Indian orphan just like those of the Beulah Home whose 12 families’ loving hand’s believed every child deserves to be loved.

6. (A) NO CHANGE (B) she abandons(C) is neglecting(D) abandoned

7. (A) NO CHANGE (B) into(C) among(D) within

8. (A) NO CHANGE (B) inside(C) for(D) on

9. (A) NO CHANGE (B) access to(C) excess of(D) excess to

10. (A) NO CHANGE (B) and whom wants(C) who wanted(D) and she wanted

11. (A) NO CHANGE (B) his or her(C) one’s(D) their

12. (A) NO CHANGE (B) families’ loving hands’,(C) family’s loving hand’s,(D) family’s loving hands

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Questions 13-24 are based on the following passage.

ART, OR SOMETHING LIKE IT

The right to personal expression is a celebrated American tradition preserved by the First Amendment. The United States Constitution 13 having guaranteeing its citizens the right to express themselves in whatever means they wish to do—whether it is through literature, music or visual mediums such as drawings or sculptures. But in today’s society, some forms of expression are under attack. With outcries against some art but not others leads one to 14 wonder, what is art and can the government regulate personal expression?

If the government has the right to enforce standards, however limited they may be, what is proper and protected under the First Amendment? Is it acceptable or does it 15 effect our society in a potentially destructive manner? The Miller Test changed everything in 1973 and is used to judge art obscene by three categories: appeals to prurient interest, offensive conduct, and lacks artistic value. This ruling would not only protect the public from inappropriate material, 16 but it allows as much freedom of expression for the artists even if the work might seem 17 really bad by some audiences.

From Michelangelo to Picasso, many of their works 18 portrays humans in all their beauty and form. So in 1988, a study was conducted at various academic institutions that examined artwork to see if they would pass The Miller Test 19 The majority of the students’ work fell into all three categories and would have failed the test. So do these type of disputable materials have a place in a public setting, such as a museum or a gallery 20 and to be out in the open. In 1983, the Supreme Court ruled that places that have long been devoted to assembly and debate have, 21 however, have the right to limit expressive activity.

13. (A) NO CHANGE (B) guaranteeing that it’s(C) guarantees;(D) guarantees

14. (A) NO CHANGE (B) wonder:(C) wonder—(D) wonder.

15. (A) NO CHANGE (B) effects our society in a potentially destructive (C) affects our society in a potentially destructive (D) affect our society in a potentially destructive

16. (A) NO CHANGE (B) but allows(C) but it also allows(D) but to allow

17. The author wants to convey an attitude of genuine concern that some material may be unsuitable for certain people. What choice accomplishes this goal?(A) NO CHANGE(B) obscene(C) over the top(D) kind of sleazy

18. (A) NO CHANGE (B) portraying(C) portray(D) had portraying



The idea of government censorship was again addressed in a case between Robin Bellospirito, an artist, and the Manhasset Public Library in New York. She had arranged to have her collection of paintings in the Community Room of the library—a room reserved for local displays. Due to the nature of her work, it was forbidden. It was Ms. Bellospirito 22 whom sued the library claiming her First Amendment rights were violated. The courts ruled in her favor citing an overboard and unconstitutional policy.

Public forums have long been hailed as forums of expression and debate. In keeping with tradition, the courts have often ruled that the government cannot censor artwork due to 23 its tendency to controversy. The government does not have to fund artistic expression but when deciding to do so, it cannot pick and choose to fund solely on disagreeing with the statements of the artist. Art is a source of expression and a topic 24 about public debate. To censor such a medium would deny citizens a fundamental American right.

MILLER TESTOffensive

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The above chart shows the result of the survey conducted in 1988 on artwork at various academic institutions. A school received a mark if over 50% of the students’ submitted work would fail the Miller Test in one or more categories.

Use the above chart to answer the next question.

19. (A) NO CHANGE (B) The majority of school types had a

majority of students that produced works that would fail the prurient test.

(C) Survey results show that liberal arts colleges care mostly about creating high quality work while providing strong support for free expression.

(D) The majority of the students in the study submitted work that lacked value for the test.

20. (A) NO CHANGE (B) likewise outdoors(C) also in the community(D) delete the underlined portion

and end with a question mark

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21. (A) NO CHANGE (B) notwithstanding(C) subsequently(D) furthermore

22. (A) NO CHANGE (B) who sued(C) whom had sued(D) who she sued

23. (A) NO CHANGE (B) it’s(C) their(D) they’re

24. (A) NO CHANGE (B) with(C) to be(D) of




I (I-N-G) words N otwithstanding Words Defi ned S ubstitute words I diom problems D ash and comma rules E xchanged words

A mong/Between/Into N ot only/but also; Neither/nor-Either/Or S ubject/Verb agreement W ho Rules E ff ect/Aff ect; Access/Excess R edundancy S tructurally sound

R eview answers-draw straight line E xamine underline part with pencil length S hortest answer/suffi xes/short words usually

right T ry answer in sentence (if not) A pply INSIDE ANSWERS rules T otally restates best E xposed answer!

R ead only what is necessary -before/aft er1st and last lines and title

E liminate unsubstantiated answers V ersion must be the best I nsert info if justifi ed by passage-Delete if not S pecifi c questions need specifi c support E ff ective and accurate is the answer

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1. Which choice provides the most appropriate introduction to the passage?(A) NO CHANGE(B) The importance of raiding forces

like horsed archers was reduced and infantry became more important.

(C) The Samurai were on the front lines for all 200 years of these wars and during this time Ju-jitsu experienced a trial by fire.

(D) Medieval knights developed similar techniques because they to faced armored opponents, against whom punches and kicks would do little.

2. Which choice most effectively sets up the information that follows?(A) Evidently, Ju-jitsu was a martial art

engaged in primarily by men,(B) Therefore, the Tokugawa era came to

an end with the Meji restoration, which returned the emperor to power,

(C) Notwithstanding, the name Ju-jitsu is actually translated-“art of softness”,

(D) Loosely, Ju-jitsu was the most popular martial art in 18th century,

Questions 1 – 12 are based on the following passage.

A KINDER AND GENTLER SHOGUN

1 Ju-Jitsu’s origin began in Japan when the Samurai were a noble class of warriors who lived off the food of others so they could perfect their craft: warfare. Most Samurais were perfected in the art of the sword but they taught the youth the academic of Ju-jitsu—an unarmed martial art developed to target vital points such as the eyes, nose and groin.

During the 1700’s, intense periods of war under the Shogun were sparse and swords rarely drawn, Ju-jitsu flourished and schools sprang up throughout Japan and ancient techniques evolved. 2 but it became a desperate art of survival as warriors employed at their disposal. 3 Consequently, this is when the technique of the using one’s own momentum was birthed to throw off attackers.

4 By breaking down each move of Ju-jitsu to a more precise science. Teachers can effectively use a breakdown of moves to train their students in the ancient art of self-defense. It becomes physiologically speaking, easy to learn and reinforce. 5 They turn seemingly hard techniques into visual examples. Demonstrated properly can ward off danger for an otherwise critical situation. By engaging the students in rigorous drills and role-playing, the human brain can learn to react effortlessly during an undesirable attack.

6 Some of the most intense research in the neurosciences today is devoted to elucidating what is described as maps of memory: how memory filters and embeds the deep grooves of the relentless torrent of information provided by the senses, or biotic instruments of measurement. This study explains why a quick reaction occurs when a trained student is faced with imminent danger. 7 The Method of Loci was a technique used by Greek and Roman senators to remember their long intoxicating speeches in front of the senate. 8

Modern Ju-jitsu has come a long way from its origin in medieval Japan. It is a softer and



3. Which choice most logically follows the previous sentence?(A) By the 1100s, Samurai were a full warrior

culture and had become the ruling class of Japan; all Daimyo’s were Samurai.

(B) As smaller kingdoms were absorbed by larger neighbors, warfare was held on a larger and larger scale.

(C) Then Japan was dotted with countless, independent kingdoms that were connected through complicated political and economic relationships.

(D) Many earlier techniques used blades, chains, biting, eye gouging or just pure brute strength to gain an advantage.

4. Which choice provides the most appropriate introduction of the third paragraph?(A) NO CHANGE(B) In today’s Ju-Jitsu schools, teachers are

the sages of the past that bring this ancient wisdom to their students.

(C) Schools in different nations would not have a great deal of contact and would develop their own styles in duels to the death.

(D) The Samurai were the dominant force in Japan but in 1853, the U.S. Navy brought an awakening to the self-imposed exile.

kinder sport than the Samurais participated in. 9 There are many variations of the art leading to a diverse approach utilizing many forms of grappling techniques which can include: break-nerve chokes, joint manipulation, punching, kicking, chokeholds, throwing and groundwork techniques. 10 Judo is also a well-known popular martial art.

11 Men, women and children alike are drawn to this form of martial art because of such successful Grand Master instructors of Texas- George and Jim Brock. Not tall in stature, both men have successfully demonstrated how a small person can overcome a larger attacker by using the aggressor’s energy to their disadvantage and put the momentum on their side. Ordinary people have been inspired by these two brothers who have excelled in this ancient art. 12 Moreover, because of this type of obstacle, ju-jitsu’s appeal has only gained in popularity.

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8. Which choice most clearly ends the paragraph with a restatement of the writer’s primary claim?(A) Neuroscience is the scientific

study of the nervous system and is seen as a branch of biology.

(B) However, it is currently an interdisciplinary science that is becoming widespread in public school labs across the nation.

(C) This separates the message from the static and illuminates the deep-seated memory of story lines that run random patterns of information for the senses.

(D) Evidence of trepanation, the surgical practice of either drilling or scraping a hole into the skull with the purpose of curing headaches dates back to Neolithic times.

9. At this point, the author is considering adding the following sentence: After all, it does mean “gentle art.” Should the writer make the addition here?(A) No, because there is no correlation

in the rest of the passage.(B) No, because it contradicts the claim made

in the previous paragraph that Samurais didn’t study maps of memory.

(C) Yes, it reiterates information from historical context.

(D) Yes, it explains the key role that Ju-jitsu now plays in our society.

5. What choice most effectively combines the underlined sentences? (A) They turn seemingly hard techniques

into more of a visual example and are demonstrated properly can ward off danger for an otherwise critical situation.

(B) Seemingly hard techniques are visual examples and can be demonstrated properly and ward off danger for an otherwise critical situation.

(C) Because seemingly hard techniques are visual examples when demonstrated properly can ward off danger for an otherwise critical situation.

(D) They turn seemingly hard techniques into visual examples that when demonstrated properly can ward off danger for an otherwise critical situation.

6. To make the passage most logical, paragraph 4 should be placed(A) where it is now(B) as the first paragraph(C) after the second paragraph(D) as the concluding paragraph

7. Which choice provides information that best supports the claim made by the paragraph?(A) NO CHANGE(B) Practicing Ju-jitsu enables students

to use inherent biological skills to react with “educated” eyes.

(C) Brain wave technology coupled with sports has not proven to give scientists any new data.

(D) Students relying on memory for techniques has proven unreliable.



12. At this point, the writer wants to further reinforce the paragraph’s claim about how far Ju-jitsu has come since its incarnation. Which choice most effectively accomplishes this goal?(A) NO CHANGE(B) To be labeled a Samurai, warriors had

to meet certain standards determined by a counsel of Shogun fighters.

(C) In fact, the National Association of Black Belts has deemed Ju-jitsu more popular in America than Japan.

(D) Ju-jitsu, however, is regulated to ensure that techniques are systematically uniformed to the original martial art.

10. The writer is considering deleting the following sentence. Should the writer do this? Judo is also a well-known popular martial art.(A) Yes, because it does not provide a

transition from the previous paragraph.(B) Yes, because it introduces a new

idea not previously discussed.(C) No, because it continues the

explanation of how Ju-jitsu techniques are easily mastered.

(D) No, because it sets ups the argument in the paragraph for the benefit of learning Japanese.

11. Which choice provides the most relevant detail?(A) NO CHANGE(B) Men, women and children alike

are drawn to male teachers over female teachers.

(C) Men, women and children alike are recreating ancient Samurai sword fighting.

(D) Men, women and children are more productive in martial arts when they attend a school for at least two years.

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13. (A) NO CHANGE(B) She will now be spending the next hour(C) The next hour will be spent(D) The next hour will be spending

14. (A) NO CHANGE(B) made a lot of money(C) makes a lot of money(D) delete the underlined portion

15. At this point, the author is considering deleting the sentence. Should the writer make this change here?(A) Yes, because Cantonese and Mandarin

should be given equal importance here.(B) Yes, because it doesn’t provide a

transitional flow to the sentence.(C) No, because it provides relevant

information about language spoken in Hong Kong and the mainland China.

(D) No, because it helps to maintain a clear chronological order of events.

16. (A) NO CHANGE(B) Deferring to the mainland China(C) It has deferred to the mainland China(D) It does defer to mainland China

Questions 13- 24 are based on the following passage.

A TEXAN IN HONG KONG

[1] Molly is wide awake at 2 am. 13 And she will now be spending the next hour working out in the hotel’s gym. [3] She’s not an early riser—she’s in Hong Kong. [4] Jet lag is still fresh and a normal sleeping schedule is still in the distant future. [5] Molly is teaching English here to some very energetic native students. [6] This is her first year out of college and this, her dream job, is both scarce and lucrative, 14 making a lot of money and she feels so blessed to be there in Hong Kong.

[7] South of Mainland China, Hong Kong is known to be both simultaneously China and not China, especially if you ask many of the natives. 15 Cantonese is the traditional prestige dialect of Yue. [9] Appropriately referred to as “one country-two systems”, Hong Kong has its own passport, currency, police and legal system. 16 It is deferring to mainland China for military defense. [11] In Hong Kong there are low taxes and free trade and both the mainland and the island complement each other economically, but their main differences are still deeply rooted in the past.

17 They’re really excited that she has brought them souvenirs such as pralines, chili and magnets that say, “Everything’s bigger in Texas”! [13] They clamor to see how many horses she owns or oil wells she has in her backyard. [14] Obviously, it is going to be hard to compete with reruns of the show, Dallas, that are still airing. [15] Her American teacher’s salary wouldn’t buy JR’s hat. 18 Fortunately, her travel stipend can help with treasures she hopes to acquire since the Hong Kong dollar is valued at eight to one to the American dollar.



17. Which choice most effectively sets up the information that follows:(A) Texans are known for their drink

of choice being a Dr. Pepper.(B) Molly meets her new colleagues at the school.(C) Three types of school exist: government,

subsidized and private international schools.(D) Ex-pats often take jobs in Asia

because it is considered exotic.

18. Which choice most logically makes sense here?(A) NO CHANGE(B) However, her travel stipend can

definitely help with treasures (C) Notwithstanding, her travel stipend

can really help with treasures(D) Thereafter, her travel stipend can

once again help with treasures

19. (A) NO CHANGE(B) sight(C) site(D) sleight

20. (A) NO CHANGE(B) Into(C) Midway from(D) Among

[17] Her first shopping 19 cite – the “Women’s Street” (a place with an evening outdoor market) was her first place of business to shop. [18] Cheap t-shirts, faux designer purses and colored chopsticks fit the bill for family members back home.[19] If the price was too high, they simply walked away. [20] If the merchants started yelling at them, they knew they would get the deal. 20 Between the tightly sandwiched vendors were throngs of people everywhere looking for their own bargain. 21 She having never seen so many people in one place. She was even from the big Lone Star state. [23] After all, Hong Kong has a very dense population. [24] The market not only brings conquests but also many stares and picture takings since she is 5’9 with blonde hair, blue eyes and a newly developed tan from a recent Cancun trip. 22 This towering girl has enjoyed herself a lot but is very tired. [26] Bartering for goodies was fun but the best part was that shopping yielded her new favorite treat –waffles and cream.

[27] Every facet of the trip is a memorable venture. 23 Anya, her Chinese friend, rightfully does all the haggling to get the best deals. [29] The subtropical climate brings a nice change from the hot summers of Texas and the harbor views are among the most breathtaking scenes in the world. [30] The food for her has been an interesting experiment from eating fish and chicken with their heads 24 attached; to dining at a restaurant with robot waiters. [31] The most rewarding aspect has been her students. [32] Eagerly awaiting their studies, each morning they are poised in their chairs with instruments in hand. [33] She tells them about each new adventure she partakes of and her newfound love for China. [34] She is met with a small voice declaring, “Hong Kong –not China”.

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21. Which choice most effectively combines the underlined sentences? (A) NO CHANGE(B) She has never seen so many people in one place,

even for someone from the big Lone Star state.(C) She having never had seen so many people in

one place, even for someone from the Lone Star state.

(D) She has never seen so many people in one place and even for someone from the big Lone Star state.

22. Which choice best connects the underlined portion to the previous sentence?(A) NO CHANGE(B) Molly’s height is a hindrance to shopping

and she has very little success.(C) Mexico is a great place to vacation

before traveling overseas to Asia.(D) She is honored by the new-found fame as well

as the souvenirs that will be sent home later.

23. To make the passage most logical, the underlined portion should be placed(A) where it is now(B) after line 5(C) before line 19(D) as the last sentence of the last paragraph

24. (A) NO CHANGE(B) attached: to(C) attached, to(D) attached— to

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