Dear Aunt Suzanne I have a few minutes before I get on the bus from Galway back to Dublin and wanted to tell you how my class trip to Ireland is going. We just spent 2 days on Inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands, which are just off the central west coast of Ireland. We took a ferry from Galway, a ride that takes about an hour and was quite gray and stormy. For an island that is only about 12 square miles, there is a lot to do and see on Inis Mor! After eating steak and vegetable stew and brown bread with butter, we went to the sweater market, where all kinds of woolen products are sold. The Aran Islands are known for their wool because sheep thrive here and generations have used woolen sweaters and hats to survive long cold days of fishing on the open sea. In fact, I learned that each family or clan has its own signature knitting pattern and some are able to tell which family someone belongs to by the pattern of their sweater! The Healy pattern is an interesting combination of twists and braids, and I found you a birthday souvenir with a beautiful example The next day, we rented bicycles and toured the island. We say ancient ruins, a prehistoric hill fort, and a white sand beach. We also cimbed down to a mysterious rack formation known as "The Worm Hole." a rectangular hole in a stone shore that fills with thrashing waves and looks like it houses a terrible serpent (see attached photo). The Worm Hole was difficult to find, and when we stopped someone for directions, she only spoke Gaelic! Sometimes this island seems stuck in an earlier time. I'm excited to see you when I get home. I have lots more pictures to share! Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?

A. The Warm Hole refers to a serpent.

B. Eva understands the Gaelic language.

C. Bicycles are the only way to get around the island.

D. Healy is the name of an Irish family or clan.

Answer Explanation:

The passage mentions that each family or clan on the Aran Islands has its own signature knitting pattern, with the Healy pattern being one example. This suggests that Healy is the name of an Irish family or clan.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

Q #1: I sit on the headlands of Neah Bay, Washington, and watch a mother humpback and her calf slip through the icy Pacific waters. I recognize this whale by her distinctive tail pattern, as unique to this humpback as my fingerprints are to me. Once, heavy hunting using harpoons extirpated the species from the region, and only a ban on whaling allowed populations of humpbacks to recover As this gray female rises to the surface, she exhales, sending up a spout nearly 20 feet high. She rolls on her side and lifts her scalloped-edge flipper in salute, then slaps it on the water. I adjust my lens and take my shot. This is the only type of whale hunting i find acceptable-hunting with a camera. Which of the following statements conveys the main idea of the passage?

A. Humpback whale populations are finally recovering after nearly being wiped out.

B. This particular humpback whale has never been seen previously by the author

C. Humpback whales travel in waters near Washington.

D. Cameras and harpoons are both ways of hunting humpback whales

Answer Explanation

This statement captures the central theme of the passage, which discusses the recovery of humpback whale populations in the region after facing severe threats from hunting.
Q #2: Peanut Butter Cookies   Grandma Harry           30 minutes      Cookies/Dessert          Makes 1 dozen     1 egg white 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup flour Beat egg white until foamy. Stir in sugar, beat again until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in peanut butter and vanilla. Add flour in small increments until dough forms. Chill dough for at least 2 hours. Roll into balls, roll in sugar, press down with a fork, and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheet. These are very fragile. Which of the following conclusions can be taken from the passage?

A. The cookies made with this recipe would be good to send to college students.

B. The cookies made from this recipe would be good to serve at a large party.

C. The cookies made with this recipe may have been handed down in a family.

D. The cookies made with this recipe are especially good for midnight snacks.

Answer Explanation

This conclusion can be inferred from the recipe's attribution to "Grandma Harry," suggesting that it has been passed down through generations within a family.
Q #3: On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning. This tradition has been officially observed in the US since the 1800s, and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in which a bear, fox, badger, or even hedgehog would serve as the symbolic meteorologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day (or something similar), the town of Punksutawney, Pennsylvania takes special pride in being home to the one true forecasting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. At the turn of the twentieth century, townspeople formed the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club to perpetuate the joyful rituals and events surrounding Groundhog Day. Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show, and a ball Legend has it that on Groundhog Day the official weather forecasting groundhog awakens from hibernation and comes out of his burrow to look for his shadow. If he sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter are to come, and Punxsutawney Phill goes back to bed. However, if he does not see his shadow, Punxsutawney Phil takes this as a sign that spring has arrived, and he remains above ground. Of course, common sense tells us that February 2 is too early for spring to begin, and that while animals may be attuned to various elements of nature from which humans might learn, they are unlikely to act on their impincts based on a schedule set by a Gregorian calendar. Nevertheless, a visit to Pennsylvania to see Punksutawney Phil and all of the fun he inspires each year might just provide the touch of hope needed to reach the end of winter.   What source would be most useful in determining the reliability of Punxsutawney Phil's predictions over a number of years?

A. A memoir from a member of The Groundhog Club

B. A record of weather patterns in the last decade

C. An encyclopedia entry on mammals in the northeast U.S.

D. A historical survey of customs in Pennsylvania

Answer Explanation

This source would provide empirical data on the accuracy of Punxsutawney Phil's predictions by comparing them to actual weather patterns observed over a period of time.

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