Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
One important difference between physical development of girls and boys is timing. Girls tend to reach
puberty2 around age twelve while the average age of puberty for boys is approximately fourteen. Children of both sexes undergo a growth spurt during the one and two years that precede sexual maturity. The growth spurt of boys is more extreme, resulting in taller adult stature.^3
Which word in the topic sentence indicates a comparison/contrast pattern?
a. important
b. difference
c. physical
d. development
b. difference
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Democracy is found almost exclusively in the wealthier nations of the world. The key factor, however, is not the overall wealth of the nation but the way the wealth is distributed; democracy generally is found in nations that do not have extremes of income inequality. A large and relatively affluent middle class is especially important. Members of the middle class usually have sufficient social
and economic resources to organize effectively. Their economic power and organization enable them to hold the government accountable. Democracy also flourishes only in societies with many competing groups, each of which comprises less than a majority. In such a situation, no single group can win a majority of votes without negotiating with other groups. Since each group is a minority, safeguarding minority political groups protects everybody. Although democratic stability depends on competing interest groups, two additional conditions must be met. First, if minority political groups are so divided or ineffective that there is little chance they can win an election, the public may become disillusioned with the democratic process. Second, competing interest groups must share the same basic values. If they do not, they are not likely to be able to abide by the rules of the game. For example, fundamental differences between the values of Israelis who want peace with the Palestinians and the values of Israelis who do not, together with different values among different factions of Palestinians, make it difficult for democracy to thrive in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Which sentence best states the main idea of this passage? a. The Israelis and Palestinians will never be at peace. b. Democracy is only found in wealthy nations. c. Specific conditions allow democracy to succeed. d. The United States has a relatively large middle class.
Complete each response with the correct form of the verb and combination of double-object pronouns. Remember agreement of the past participle if necessary.
—Franco ti ha restituito i CD? —No, non _____________________________________________________ ancora.
Sustantivos y adjetivos. Usa los adjetivos para completar las siguientes oraciones. Asegúrate que el adjetivo concuerda en género y número con los sustantivos. Usa cada adjetivo una sola vez doméstico europeo original grande importante único lento primero bueno interesante 1. A Ana no le gustan los animales ____________________. 2. El Museo del Prado es uno de los museos más ____________________ del mundo.3. Las películas _____________ son muy 4.
________________.5. Ellas son _____________ amigas desde la secundaria.6. Montserrat Caballé es una _________ cantante de ópera catalana.7. Ella es la _________ de sus hermanas que toca el violín.8. Roberto es el ______________ profesor que enseña esa materia.(6) Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Elle voudrait que les étudiants _______________ (être) plus attentifs aux problèmes de discrimination.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).