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Read the selection and choose the best answer to each question. Then fillin the answer on your answer document.Air Force OneThe most important aircraft in the United States Air Force is a plane labeledVC-25A, better known as Air Force One. This plane has a single and verysignificant function: to provide air transportation for the president of theUnited States.2Technically speaking, Air Force One isn’t the name of a specific airplane.Rather, it is the radio call sign for any air force aircraft the president isaboard. But most people who hear the term think of the plane dedicated tocarrying U.S. presidents across the country and throughout the world. Theoutside of the plane is decorated with an American flag and the presidentialseal. The words “United States of America” are painted along its sides.Air Force One at an Airport3Page 4 Adrianlew/Dreamstime.com1The differences between a standard Boeing 747, which is widely used tocarry regular citizens from one airport to another, and the Boeing 747-200Bthat the president currently uses, are substantial. The president’s plane isloaded with state-of-the-art navigation and communications equipment. The4,000 square feet of floor space is laid out differently from that of a typicalplane. The president has a full suite at his disposal, complete with a dressingroom, bathroom, and office. Another large room can accommodateconferences and dining. When the president travels on Air Force One, he isusually accompanied by a large entourage of advisers, guests, SecretService members, air force crews, and members of the news media. Workand rest areas are available for the entire group. Two food-prep stations canserve up to 100 meals at one sitting. The design of the plane is ideal for thepresident and his staff.GO ON
Main Decks of Air Force OneArea of ff areaGalley(kitchen)Crew President’ssuiteThe plane is largely self-sufficient wherever it goes. Air Force One has theability to refuel in flight, so it can fly as long as it needs to. The plane isarmored and can serve as a mobile command center in a nationalemergency. The lowest level of the plane is reserved for extra food andother supplies.The Flying Presidents5Presidents have always had to travel, of course. We often see paintings ofGeorge Washington sitting on a horse. Trains were the vehicle of choice forlong-distance travel in the nineteenth century, giving rise to the whistle-stopspeeches that continue today as part of political campaigns. TheodoreRoosevelt traveled by ship to Panama in 1906, becoming the first presidentto travel abroad while in office.6Official air transportation for presidents began in 1944 with a plane calledSacred Cow, which was used by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Harry S. Truman flewon Independence, while Dwight D. Eisenhower traveled on Columbine II andColumbine III. John F. Kennedy’s official Boeing 707 was the first plane to becalled Air Force One. Kennedy approved the blue and white colors on theplane to contrast with the military look of previous presidential airplanes.This was perhaps the most famous version of Air Force One, and it carriedeight presidents over the years. Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in aspresident aboard the plane in 1963. Richard Nixon flew aboard the sameplane on his historic visits abroad.Revealing Character7Page 5Some Washington insiders have noted that time aboard Air Force One canreveal more about a president’s personality than a typical day at the WhiteHouse can. David Gergen served as an adviser to presidents Nixon, Ford,Reagan, and Clinton. He was able to observe each of them at the WhiteGO ON
House and aboard Air Force One. His view is that presidents seem morerelaxed and act less formal aboard Air Force One than in the Oval Office. Onthe plane everyone is sitting closer together. According to Gergen, it’s “aplace where you can let your guard down,” encouraging “more candidconversations.”8Of Nixon’s time on Air Force One, Gergen notes that the president soughtprivacy, not socializing. “Nixon wanted to keep a wall,” he says. RonaldReagan, though easy to get along with, was also somewhat of a loner.Reagan said that he could get more work done on the plane than at theWhite House. He particularly liked to use his time on board to write letters.9Bill Clinton was different, says Gergen. He enjoyed playing cards on theplane and was clearly energized by socializing with others. “Sometimes,”Clinton recalled, “it was the first time in days I had been in a place where Icould be away from the phones and away from mandatory meetings.”Air Force One is sometimes referred to as the “flying Oval Office.” It may bemore tranquil and relaxed than the White House, but a president’s dutytravels with him no matter where he goes—or how he gets there.President Barack Obama Aboard Air Force OnePage 6Official White House photo by Pete Souza10GO ON
1The author wrote this selection most likely to —Arecount the history of presidential transportation in the United StatesBdescribe Air Force One and its role in transporting U.S. presidentsCcompare various U.S. presidents’ attitudes toward Air Force OneD explain why frequent travel is required of U.S. presidents2The primary purpose of the Air Force One diagram is to —Fdescribe how Air Force One is designed to maintain security for everyone aboardG present the kinds of tasks the president completes aboard Air Force OneH illustrate how the communications equipment functions aboard Air Force OneJshow that Air Force One is designed to meet the needs of the president and his staffPage 7GO ON
3Read the dictionary entry for the word disposal.ıdisposal \di- spō-zəl\ n1. the authority to make use of 2. a givingaway or ridding of 3. a settling of matters4. arrangement in a particular orderWhich meaning of disposal is used in paragraph 3?ADefinition 1BDefinition 2CDefinition 3D Definition 44Paragraph 7 focuses primarily on —Fthe general atmosphere aboard Air Force OneG the kinds of meetings held aboard Air Force OneH the presidential advisers who have traveled on Air Force OneJthe staff members who accompany the president on Air Force OnePage 8GO ON
5Which sentence from the selection states an opinion?ATechnically speaking, Air Force One isn’t the name of a specific airplane.BRichard Nixon flew aboard the same plane on his historic visits abroad.CRonald Reagan, though easy to get along with, was also somewhat of a loner.D The president’s plane is loaded with state-of-the-art navigation and communicationsequipment.6Read these sentences from the selection.The outside of the plane is decorated with an American flag and the presidentialseal. The words “United States of America” are painted along its sides. (paragraph 2)Air Force One is sometimes referred to as the “flying Oval Office.” (paragraph 10)What idea does the author communicate with these sentences?FMany people know that Air Force One is used to transport the president.G The exterior design of Air Force One includes several complex features.H Parts of Air Force One are modeled after rooms at the White House.JAir Force One has become a symbol of the U.S. presidency.Page 9GO ON
7Which of these ideas is reinforced throughout the selection?AThe president’s duties have not changed over the years.BPresidential advisers have the opportunity to work closely with the president.CThe president’s duties do not cease when he travels.D It takes the president more time to get work done while traveling than at home.8The author organizes the selection by —Fcomparing different forms of presidential transportation and then providing reasons whytraveling on Air Force One is more convenientG explaining the advanced technology used on Air Force One and then giving examples ofhow the president uses that technologyH stating historical facts about Air Force One and then discussing how it can serve as amobile command centerJdescribing how Air Force One is different from a standard plane and then providinginformation about the plane’s role in historyPage 10GO ON
9In paragraph 3, the author compares Air Force One with a standard Boeing 747 in order to —Aemphasize that Air Force One is a unique planeBexplain the need for a larger presidential planeClist all the features of Air Force OneD describe the roles of specialized crew members10 Which sentence supports the idea that presidents feel comfortable aboard Air Force One?FAir Force One has the ability to refuel in flight, so it can fly as long as it needs to.G His view is that presidents seem more relaxed and act less formal aboard Air Force Onethan in the Oval Office.H This was perhaps the most famous version of Air Force One, and it carried eight presidentsover the years.JPresidents have always had to travel, of course.Page 11GO ON
Read the selection and choose the best answer to each question. Then fillin the answer on your answer document.A Hard RainCharactersERICAREGGIEDADScene 11[Curtain opens to a cabin with bare furnishings. Erica is tapping on her cellphone. The room is dark and gloomy. Rain can be heard hitting the roof.]2ERICA: No reception at all!3REGGIE: [From offstage.] They have a chess set.4ERICA: I can’t text. Can’t call. And no Internet! I could be nominated for aNobel Prize and have no way of knowing it.5REGGIE: [Enters carrying a box.] Look, a puzzle. [Hands Erica the box.]6ERICA: It’s 2,000 pieces. We could build a boat and sail away beforefinishing that.7REGGIE: [Looking out the window.] I think the rain is stopping.8ERICA: Don’t start that.9REGGIE: No, really. There’s a little patch of blue sky.10ERICA: [Shaking her head.] I can’t believe Dad dragged us up here.11REGGIE: How can you say that? When we were younger, you loved going ontrips like this.12ERICA: We’re not little kids anymore. Besides, Dad could’ve at least checkedthe weather first.13REGGIE: Remember when we hiked up that mountain? Dad deviated fromthe trail, and we ended up going in circles for three hours before we realizedit.14ERICA: If I remember correctly, you were navigating, not Dad. But where ishe now? He’s been gone for two hours.15REGGIE: You know him. He’s probably chatting with someone at the generalstore.16ERICA: If that’s the case, you will finish the puzzle before he gets back.Page 12GO ON
17REGGIE: At least I’ll have accomplished something other than sitting aroundand whining.18[Thunder roars, and the sound of rainfall increases. The lights dim.]Scene 219[Lights up. It is one hour later. Rain is still pouring. Erica plays solitaire on thefloor. Reggie is sitting on a couch, plucking an out-of-tune guitar whilewatching the door.]20ERICA: [Annoyed.] Can you stop trying to play that thing?21REGGIE: Come on, I need to do something to pass the—22[Erica’s cell phone rings. Reggie watches her intently.]23ERICA: [Looks at the phone screen.] This isn’t Dad’s number. [Answers thephone.] Hello? [Listens.] Dad, is that you? [Listens.] What? I can’t hear any—hello? [A click is heard.]24REGGIE: [Eagerly.] Try calling back.25ERICA: [Presses redial, listens.] The call won’t connect.26REGGIE: I’m sure that was Dad calling to tell us that he’s O.K.27ERICA: But what if he was calling because he needs help? I couldn’t hearanything except static. We need to get to a phone that works.28REGGIE: There’s no landline here, and we can’t leave the cabin until thestorm subsides.29[Erica runs offstage and then returns with sneakers and a jacket.]30ERICA: [Ties the laces of her sneakers.] Come on, Reggie. We have to try toget to a phone. [She puts the jacket on and zips it.]31REGGIE: Erica, seriously, you can’t go out there.32[Erica walks across the stage to the door. She opens the door just as a loudcrash of thunder is heard over the rain. She pauses, staring at the rain. Aftera few seconds she turns to Reggie.]33ERICA: Are you coming with me?34REGGIE: Do you really think this is a good idea? The closest cabin is almosta mile away.35ERICA: [Sighs.] And with you as my navigator, we might never find our cabinagain. [She closes the door and begins unzipping her jacket as she leaves theroom.]36[Reggie looks out the window with a worried expression on his face. He closeshis eyes and takes a deep breath. Another thunderclap is heard. The lightsdim.]Page 13GO ON
Scene 337[Lights up. Rain falls softly now. Erica and Reggie sit staring at each other.]38REGGIE: [Breaks the silence.] How long has Dad been gone?39ERICA: Four hours.40REGGIE: [Gets up and looks out the window.] That creek is really high.41ERICA: Sit down, Reggie.42REGGIE: [Pacing.] Maybe we should try to find a neighbor with a landlinenow that the storm has cleared. Or maybe you should try your phone again.Does it have reception? Now that the rain is gone, it might—43ERICA: [Interrupting.] Why don’t we work on that puzzle? That should helpyou compose yourself. Sound good?44REGGIE: [Frantically.] No, Erica. That storm was really bad, and we stilldon’t know where Dad is.45ERICA: Try to relax. I’m sure Dad is fine. There’s nothing we can do rightnow anyway.46[The lights of a vehicle shine through the window. Reggie rushes across thestage to look out the window.]47REGGIE: It’s Dad!48[Reggie and Erica run to the door.]49ERICA: He’s here!50[Dad enters.]51REGGIE: Dad, we were worried about you!52DAD: I’m sorry. I’m fine. I just had no way to reach you.53REGGIE: What happened?54DAD: When the hard rain hit, I had to go back to town and wait. I triedcalling Erica’s cell phone from a landline in town, but I couldn’t get through.55REGGIE: I’m just glad you’re safe.56ERICA: [To Reggie.] See, there was no reason for you to freak out.57REGGIE: [Rolls eyes.] You were the one who worried the whole time Dadwas gone.58DAD: [Smiles.] Now that the rain has stopped, it’ll be perfect swimmingweather soon!59[Curtain closes.]Page 14GO ON
11 The playwright uses the sounds of rain and thunder throughout the play mainly to —Ainform the audience about the progress of the stormBgive the characters a topic to discuss while they are waitingChelp the audience understand the characters’ changing relationshipD hint at how the characters will resolve their conflict12 The stage directions and dialogue in paragraph 35 indicate that Erica —Fthinks Dad will try to call her cell phone againG realizes she is not being supportive of ReggieH knows that Reggie will help her if she asksJdecides she should remain inside the cabin13 What does deviated mean in paragraph 13?AOriginatedBReturnedCStrayedD RecoveredPage 15GO ON
14 Erica’s responses in Scene 1 are important because they show —Fhow she handles criticism from othersG that she has a friendly relationship with ReggieH how she reacts to difficult circumstancesJthat she feels responsible for taking care of Reggie15 Why does the playwright include the stage directions at the beginning of Scene 1?ATo show how the setting has caused a conflict for the charactersBTo describe what time of day the characters arrived at the cabinCTo provide background information about the relationship between the charactersD To foreshadow the characters’ actions later in the play16 The Latin word sidere, meaning “to sink,” helps the reader understand that subsides inparagraph 28 means to —FimproveG lessenH reactJreturnPage 16GO ON
17 The playwright uses the stage directions at the beginning and end of Scene 2 to highlight thatReggie —Afeels relieved that Erica chose to stay at the cabinBthinks the storm is unlikely to end soonCis worried that Erica will try to leave the cabin againD is more concerned about Dad than he is telling Erica18 Reggie’s dialogue in paragraphs 5 through 11 suggests that he —Fis tired of bickering with EricaG feels confident that Dad listened to the weather reportH is hopeful that he and Erica can enjoy their time at the cabinJbelieves that indoor activities lead to boredom19 Erica’s dialogue in Scene 1 mainly relates the idea that she —Amisunderstands the purpose of modern technologyBfeels frustrated about having to spend time at the cabinCanticipates that the rain will ruin the entire trip to the cabinD remembers the details of family trips better than her brother doesPage 17GO ON
Read the next two selections. Then choose the best answer to eachquestion.Golden Opportunities1On August 17, 1896, three men discovered a thumb-sized gold nugget nearthe Klondike River in the Yukon Territory of Canada. This marked thebeginning of the Klondike gold rush.2During the 1890s the United States was experiencing an economicdepression. News of the gold find gave people hope. Fortune seekers fromall over the United States departed for the goldfields.3While many people did become rich as a result of the gold rush, very few ofthem made their money by digging for gold. Demand for equipment andservices created thousands of jobs as gold seekers prepared to travel byship and overland to the Yukon. For people with a good head for businessand a flair for adventure, the opportunities were limitless.Moneymaking Venture 1: ComfortsOne clever entrepreneur was Belinda Mulroney. Before traveling to Canada,Mulroney invested 5,000 in clothing and hot-water bottles. When shereached Dawson—the closest town to the goldfields—she sold these itemsfor seven times the amount she purchased them for. Within days she was 30,000 richer. She used this money to open a restaurant. Before the goldrush was over, Mulroney had opened several restaurants and hotels inDawson.5Fred Trump, the grandfather of real-estate tycoon Donald Trump, earned hisfortune by operating a hotel along one of the routes to the goldfields.MoneymakingVenture 2:Transportation6Page 18Other noteworthy businessesinvolved leading expeditionsand transporting goodsalong the trails to thegoldfields. Ships carryingprospectors docked inSkagway, Alaska. From therethe prospectors crossed600 miles of wildernessMen Traveling up Chilkoot Pass PEMCO - Webster & Stevens Collections; Museum ofHistory and Industry, Seattle/CORBIS4GO ON
en route to the Yukon. Because prospectors were not allowed over theCanadian border without a year’s worth of supplies, most were burdenedwith more than 1,000 pounds of provisions.7The trails to the Yukon were famously grueling. The Tlingit, people native tothe area, offered their services as guides. They charged per mile and byweight when they helped carry supplies.8One of the most popular trails traversed Chilkoot Pass, an incredibly steepslope that was covered in ice during the cold months. It took an average ofthree months and 40 trips to haul the supplies of each person over ChilkootPass. One industrious group of men carved 1,500 steps into the icy slope.The men made their fortune collecting tolls from travelers.Moneymaking Venture 3: Supplies9As many people discovered, it was not even necessary to travel to theYukon in order to profit from the gold rush. One city that was drasticallychanged by the discovery of gold in the Yukon was Seattle, Washington.Because Seattle was one of the northernmost ports before entering Canadaand Alaska, it became the launching point for most people traveling tothe goldfields.Routes to the Yukon Goldfields from SeattleUnited StatesSt. MichaelCanadaYukonRiverYukon TerritoryAlaskaDawsonDyeaSkagwayJuneauGulf of AlaskaCanadaSeattleNPacific OceanWESSanFranciscoUnitedStatesKEYAll-water routeOverland routePage 19GO ON
10 Thousands of businesspeople came to Seattle ready to offer goods andservices to the prospectors. The Seattle Chamber of Commerce movedquickly to take advantage of this upswing in the economy. It publicizedSeattle as the “Gateway to the Golden Fields,” hoping to bring theprospectors’ business to Seattle.11Page 20During 1898 some 10 million in gold w
2 The primary purpose of the Air Force One diagram is to — F describe how Air Force One is designed to maintain security for everyone aboard G present the kinds of tasks the president completes aboard Air Force One H illustrate how the communications equipment functions aboard Air Force One J show that Air Force One is designed to meet the needs of the president and his staff
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