As we sail through the 21st century, technology in the classroom is becoming more and
more predominant. Tablets are replacing our textbooks, and we can research just about
anything that we want on our smartphones. Social media has become commonplace, and
the way we use technology has completely transformed the way we live.
Educators, too, have seen firsthand the benefits of technology in the classroom.
According to study by IT Trade Association CompTIA just released this month, around
75 percent of educators think that technology has a positive impact on the education
process. Educators also recognize the importance of developing these technological skills
in students so they will be prepared to enter the workforce once they complete their
schooling.
The impact that technology has had on today’s schools has been quite significant.
This widespread adoption of technology has completely changed how teachers teach and
students learn. Teachers are learning how to teach with emerging technologies (tablets,
iPads, Smart Boards, digital cameras, and computers), while students are using advanced
technology to shape how they learn. By embracing and integrating technology connects
learning resources with students.
As technology changes very fast, educators need to keep up with the times in
order to best prepare students for this ever – changing world that live in. while we just
saw how integrating technology into the classroom has its benefits, it is important to note
that traditional learning processes are just as essential. Take time to learn about each
element of ed-tech that you will incorporate into your classroom.
(Adapted from : http://www.teachhup.com/benefits-technology-classroom)
11. What does the passage mainly deal with?
a. Developing students’ technological skills
b. Preparing educators with useful social media
c. Improving students’ knowledge through technology
d. Integrating technology into the education process
e. Using the benefits of technology to connect with students
12. Based on the passage, the word transformed in line 3 means…
a. Maintained
b. Innovated
c. Changed
d. Improved
e. Strengthened
13. One of the negative effects of technology on the educators is that
a. They have to learn harder than their students do
b. They have changed their thinking styles in learning
c. They have to keep adapting themselves to the newest inventions
d. Information becomes outdated fast as technology changes quickly
e. They do not have time to keep up with their social skills and lives
Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder. It is also known as manic – depressive illness. It
causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. It also affects the ability to
carry out day to day tasks. There are four basic types of bipolar disorder. All of them
involve clear changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. There moods range, from
periods of extremely “up” to “down” periods. During the “up” periods one shows
energized behaviour. During the “down” period he/she is very sad and hopeless. The
“up” periods are known as manic episodes. The “down” periods are known as depressive
episodes. Less severe manic periods are known as hypomanic episodes.
People with bipolar disorder experience periods of extremely intense emotion. They
also experience changes in sleep patterns and activity levels. They show unusual
behaviours. These periods are called “mood episodes”. Mood episodes are extremely
different from the person’s ordinary mood and behaviours. During the mood episodes
there are extreme changes in energy, activity, and sleep.
Sometimes a mood episode includes both manic and depressive symptoms. This is
called an episode with mixed features. People experiencing an episode with mixed
features may feel very sad, empty, or hopeless and extremely energized at the same time.
Bipolar disorder can be present even when mood swings are less extreme. For
example, some people with bipolar disorder experience hypomania. It is less severe form
of mania. During a hypomanic episode, an individual may feel very good. The person
may not feel that anything is wrong. However, family and friend may recognize the mood
swings. Without proper treatment, people with hypomania may develop severe or
depression.
(adapted from: http:/www.nimh.nih.gov?health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index-shtml)
14. What is the topic passage?
a. Manic – depressive of passage
b. Brain disorder episodes
c. “Up” and “down” periods of moods
d. Mood changes during depression
e. Emotional problems for bipolar disorder
15. The word “intense” in paragraph 2 means…
a. non-stop
b. Broad
c. Constant
d. Tough
e. Strong
16. One of the symptoms of manic episodes is feeling…
a. Very lively
b. Extremely happy
c. Really powerful
d. Unusually strong
e. Awfully active
Climate changes is changing our economy, health, and communities in diverse ways.
Scientists warn that if we do not aggressively carb climate change now, the result will likely be
disastrous.
Carbon dioxide and other global warming pollutants are collecting in the atmosphere like
a thickening blanket, trapping the sun’s heat and causing the planet to warm up.
Although local temperatures fluctuate naturally, over the past 50 years the average global
temperature has increased at the fastest rate in recorded history. Scientist say that unless we curb
the emissions that cause climate change, average U.S. temperature could be 3 to 9 degrees higher
by the end of the century.
Climate change is a complex phenomenon, and its full-scale impacts are hard to predict
far in advance. But each year scientists learn more about how climate change is affecting the
planet and our communities, and most agree that certain consequences are likely to occur if
current trends continue.
In addition to impacting our water resources, energy, supply, transportation, agriculture,
and ecosystems, the United States Global Change Research Program concludes that climate
change also poses unique challenges to human health, for example, significant increases in the
risk of illness and death related to extreme heat and heat waves are very likely. Some diseases
transmitted by food, water, and insects are likely to increase. Certain groups, including children,
the elderly, and the poor, are most vulnerable to a range of climate-related health effects. These
impacts will result in significant costs to our families and the economy.
Natural Resources Défense Council (NRDC) is tackling global warming on two main
fronts – cutting pollution and expanding clean energy. Transitioning to a clean energy economy
will bring new jobs and reduce air pollution. We cannot afford to wait.
(Adapted from: http://group.axa.com/en/newsroom/news/global-warming)
17. It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that…
a. Carbon dioxide and other pollutants blanket the atmosphere
b. Carbon dioxide and other pollutants collect the sun’s heat
c. The sun’s heat blankets the atmosphere
d. Carbon dioxide and other pollutants warm up the atmosphere
e. The atmosphere accumulates carbon dioxide and other pollutants
18. The sentence “Climate change is a complex phenomenon, and its full-scale impacts are
hard to predict far in advance”, is closest in meaning to…
a. It is impossible to forecast the effects of climate change
b. It is intricate to understand the nature of climate change
c. It is hard to understand the full-scale effects of climate change
d. It is complicated to predict climate change due to its full-scale effects
e. It is difficult to precisely predict the effects of climate change due to its complex
nature
19. which of the following obviously shows the author’s bias?
a. Climate change is changing our economy, health, and communities in diverse ways
b. Climate change is a complex phenomenon, and its full-scale impacts are hard to
predict far in advance
c. Significant increases in the risk of illness and death related to extreme heat and heat
waves are very likely
d. The challenge is to be sure these solutions are put to use
e. Transitioning to a clean energy economy will bring new jobs and reduce air
pollutions. We cannot afford to wait
20. The author presents the unique challenges to human heals due to climate change by…
a. Discussing several examples
b. Pointing out several examples
c. Explaining a research program
d. Outlining a research program
e. Making a prediction
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1E 6 B 11 D 16 B
2D 7 D 12 C 17 A
3E 8 E 13 E 18 D
4B 9 D 14 B 19 E
5C 10 C 15 E 20 B