What is all this talk of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be wondering why the media has featured it, but in fact, the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their underground refuge. Let's get oriented with some background on cicadas. What is a cicada? A typical definition will at least tell you that the cicada is a large, loud insect with long transparent wings, mostly found in warm countries. A more detailed response might also inform you that cicadas have short antennae and wide-set eyes that jut out, with delicate, translucent wings - and that not only is the cicada loud, but few creatures make a louder sound. In fact, it is male cicadas that are the noisy ones, to the tune of 80 to 100 decibels, which is like the roar of a loud engine. This is because male cicadas make a strident, high buzzing by vibrating two membranes on their abdomen called tymbals, effectively turning its body into a kind of echo chamber or drum. Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing, though they respond with a clicking sound when they are ready to mate. Although there are several species of cicada, mating typically takes place in trees whereafter the female deposits the eggs into the bark. When the eggs hatch, the larval cicadas, called nymphs, drop to the ground and burrow. They then live as nymphs for most of their lives over 6 feet underground, with both male and female cicadas dying within weeks of their emergence from the soil. This is particularly true for North American cicadas, especially the Magiccodo, or periodical cicadas, which regularly... Which of the following is the most likely reason male cicadas make a buzzing sound?

A. Eleanor Roosevelt did not enjoy giving oral speeches to troops.

B. Eleanor Roosevelt hand-wrote notes to every troop's family.

C. Eleanor Roosevelt became First Lady before the war in the Pacific ended.

D. Eleanor Roosevelt was present during most battles in Asia during WWII.

A. 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.

B. This tradition has been officially observed in the U.S. since the 1800s and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions.

C. 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.

D. Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show, and a ball.

A. Songs

B. Gratitude

C. Praises

D. Help