TEAS Reading: Craft and Structure (Quiz 2)

I bought a new bag to match my shoes. Match v. 1. a short, thin piece of wood used to light a fire 2. a sports contest in which people compete against each other 3. to be equal to something in quality or strength 4. to put things together to look pleasant and harmonious. Which of the following dictionary definitions best fits the word match as used in context?

Dealing with Distractions while Studying: If you find yourself overly distracted while studying, you may need to take some steps to establish a peaceful environment before you even begin studying. With an environment free of distractions, you can use your time more efficiently. First, assess your needs. It’s important to be honest with yourself here. People often cannot resist the temptation of a certain environmental feature and will try to convince themselves they can study in its presence. For example, you may want to study while watching your favorite television show, but realistically, the best case scenario here is a divided attention. If what you’re studying is even a bit challenging, you will need more focus than what you’ll be able to devote when you’re also watching television. Be honest, therefore, about what can or cannot be in your environment while you study. You may need to be away from the television, your phone, and possibly even family members. Once you’ve decided on a distraction-free environment, take stock of all the things that you will need with you for an effective study session. This will certainly include your reading material and may also include things like a notebook, pens, highlighters, folders, coffee, water, and snacks. If you have all these things with you when you begin your study session, you won’t have to interrupt your study time to get them. This is important because leaving your study environment creates chances for distraction. You may go to the kitchen for a cup of coffee and find yourself in an extended conversation with a family member. By the time you make it back to your study environment, you may have lost your motivation, or you may have to move on to other life tasks.With a distraction-free environment, you’ll be able to spend less time studying because you’ll be using your time more efficiently. You’ll also feel more accomplished and better about studying, which will make it easier to come back to it with the consistency that you’ll need to make progress. With a little preparation work, you can establish a good environment and develop positive study habits.

The Dewey Decimal Classes: 000 Computer science, information, and general works 100 Philosophy and psychology 200 Religion 300 Social sciences 400 Languages 500 Science and mathematics 600 Technical and applied science 700 Arts and recreation 800 Literature 900 History, geography, and biography. During her research, Marta discovers that India was once a British colony. To which section of the library should she go to find out about the fall of the British empire?

Play Therapy: Some might associate vibrant colored blocks and crayons with frivolity. For children, playing is not an absent way to kill time. Playing is a primary way for children to interpret experiences and communicate. So, mental health professionals have utilized play in children’s therapy since the early 1900s. Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) resembles person-centered therapy, developed by Carl Rogers. It is the most prevalent play therapy approach in the U.S. The Association for Play Therapy (APT) was established in 1982. It has published many findings, developed training, and contributed to the rapid growth of play therapy over the past few decades. A well-trained therapist uses individualized play therapy in a variety of clinical applications. CCPT aims for children aged three to ten years. Ages two to ten (preoperational stage) have emerging abilities to represent surroundings in words and images. Four to seven is when reasoning and self-regulation skills develop. Cognition grows in complexity during the concrete operational stage from seven to eleven. Then comes abstract thought and deduction during the adolescent formal operational stage. Play therapy adapts to older children and adolescents, too. They begin to experience deeper emotional complexity and social relationships. Play therapy’s versatility and capacity to access nonverbal parts of the brain suits a host of challenges in addition to a range of age groups. It helps address aggression, ADHD, anxiety, depression, speech problems, and trauma. The principles behind CCPT mirror Carl Rogers’ standards. They emphasize empathy, acceptance, and unconditional positive regard for the client. The idea is to facilitate the child’s innate propensity for growth and self-directed healing. Therapists find imaginative ways to visualize difficult concepts, navigate relationships, and build confidence. CCPT appears in more than 90 cross-cultural studies spanning seven decades, including meta-analyses. The research shows encouraging outcomes for children across diverse circumstances and conditions. It works because play is a natural, enjoyable, and enriching state. It meets children where they are, to help them unlock their inner selves. What is the purpose of the last sentence of the passage?

Play Therapy: Some might associate vibrant colored blocks and crayons with frivolity. For children, playing is not an absent way to kill time. Playing is a primary way for children to interpret experiences and communicate. So, mental health professionals have utilized play in children’s therapy since the early 1900s. Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) resembles person-centered therapy, developed by Carl Rogers. It is the most prevalent play therapy approach in the U.S. The Association for Play Therapy (APT) was established in 1982. It has published many findings, developed training, and contributed to the rapid growth of play therapy over the past few decades. A well-trained therapist uses individualized play therapy in a variety of clinical applications. CCPT aims for children aged three to ten years. Ages two to ten (preoperational stage) have emerging abilities to represent surroundings in words and images. Four to seven is when reasoning and self-regulation skills develop. Cognition grows in complexity during the concrete operational stage from seven to eleven. Then comes abstract thought and deduction during the adolescent formal operational stage. Play therapy adapts to older children and adolescents, too. They begin to experience deeper emotional complexity and social relationships. Play therapy’s versatility and capacity to access nonverbal parts of the brain suits a host of challenges in addition to a range of age groups. It helps address aggression, ADHD, anxiety, depression, speech problems, and trauma. The principles behind CCPT mirror Carl Rogers’ standards. They emphasize empathy, acceptance, and unconditional positive regard for the client. The idea is to facilitate the child’s innate propensity for growth and self-directed healing. Therapists find imaginative ways to visualize difficult concepts, navigate relationships, and build confidence. CCPT appears in more than 90 cross-cultural studies spanning seven decades, including meta-analyses. The research shows encouraging outcomes for children across diverse circumstances and conditions. It works because play is a natural, enjoyable, and enriching state. It meets children where they are, to help them unlock their inner selves. Which of the following is the author’s main purpose for paragraph 2?

The Necks of Flying Dinosaurs: During the late Cretaceous period, the skies were filled with giants. Around 70 million years ago, few creatures were safe from the pterosaurs who soared through the air and preyed on all kinds of living things below. The most formidable of them all, Quetzalcoatlus northropi, had a wingspan that stretched up to 33 feet and a neck as long as a giraffe’s. It is thought to be the largest living thing to ever fly. Until recently, scientists were at a loss to explain how this gargantuan creature could possibly carry heavy prey in its beak without breaking its long neck. This question has now been answered, thanks to a new study that found the flying reptile possess bones unlike any others found in nature. As a part of this breakthrough study, Ph.D. students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign utilized a CT scan to analyze a pterosaur vertebra found in the Kem Kem fossil beds of Morocco. They couldn’t believe what they found. Inside, the vertebra was composed of an intricate network of struts, connecting a central tube to the outer walls of the bone. Its cross-section looks much like a bicycle wheel, with spokes radiating out from a central point. A bone like this had never been seen in the animal kingdom. The spoke structure allowed pterosaurs’ necks to be both lightweight and extremely strong. The team behind the discovery calculated that the addition of just 50 spokes increased the weight the bone could carry by 90 percent. The research team plans to follow up this study by scanning the vertebrae of other pterosaur species, to see whether they also possess this unique structure. In order to lift their massive bodies into the air, pterosaurs had to be exceptionally light for their size, and their bones needed to be thin and nearly hollow like those of a bird. As a result, their bones were exceedingly fragile and have mainly disintegrated over time. Though largely absent from the fossil record, pterosaur bones have been well preserved at the Kem Kem fossil site, which was once a thriving river system. Which of the following rephrases the author’s point of view that the discovery made by PhD students at University of Illinois was revolutionary?

Which of the following statements indicates a stereotype?

The Necks of Flying Dinosaurs: During the late Cretaceous period, the skies were filled with giants. Around 70 million years ago, few creatures were safe from the pterosaurs who soared through the air and preyed on all kinds of living things below. The most formidable of them all, Quetzalcoatlus northropi, had a wingspan that stretched up to 33 feet and a neck as long as a giraffe’s. It is thought to be the largest living thing to ever fly. Until recently, scientists were at a loss to explain how this gargantuan creature could possibly carry heavy prey in its beak without breaking its long neck. This question has now been answered, thanks to a new study that found the flying reptile possess bones unlike any others found in nature. As a part of this breakthrough study, Ph.D. students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign utilized a CT scan to analyze a pterosaur vertebra found in the Kem Kem fossil beds of Morocco. They couldn’t believe what they found. Inside, the vertebra was composed of an intricate network of struts, connecting a central tube to the outer walls of the bone. Its cross-section looks much like a bicycle wheel, with spokes radiating out from a central point. A bone like this had never been seen in the animal kingdom. The spoke structure allowed pterosaurs’ necks to be both lightweight and extremely strong. The team behind the discovery calculated that the addition of just 50 spokes increased the weight the bone could carry by 90 percent. The research team plans to follow up this study by scanning the vertebrae of other pterosaur species, to see whether they also possess this unique structure. In order to lift their massive bodies into the air, pterosaurs had to be exceptionally light for their size, and their bones needed to be thin and nearly hollow like those of a bird. As a result, their bones were exceedingly fragile and have mainly disintegrated over time. Though largely absent from the fossil record, pterosaur bones have been well preserved at the Kem Kem fossil site, which was once a thriving river system. What word best describes the author’s point of view?

Renting or Buying a Home?: For most people, housing is probably by far the biggest monthly expense. It’s understandable, therefore, that people want to figure out whether renting or buying a home is better. While cost is certainly a factor, you should also consider the level of responsibility and freedom you are looking for. If you buy a home, you will be responsible for all its repairs and replacements. This would be true even if the repairs are needed shortly after you move in. Depending upon the state of your home, this could end up adding significantly to your cost of living. However, with this responsibility comes complete decision-making freedom. If you want to change your paint color, you can do that. If you don’t like the flooring, you can change it to anything you want. It will take time and money, but you can customize your house to your liking. If you choose to rent a home, you will be spared the expenses of repairs and replacements. When there’s a leak in a pipe or the dryer doesn’t seem to be working (assuming a dryer was provided by the landlord), you can call the landlord or the property management office and they will make the necessary repairs at no cost to you. However, you will not get to make any decisions about how these repairs are conducted. For example, if the dryer needs to be replaced, you will not be able to pick the replacement. Likewise, you won’t be able to make any aesthetic changes to the home, at least not without the landlord’s permission. If the carpet or paint is not to your liking, you will simply have to accept it. Given these differences, which choice is better might depend on the level of commitment you’re ready to make to home maintenance and improvement. What is the structure of the passage?

The Happy Planet Index The Happy Planet Index was developed by Nic Marks, an independent policy advisor who applies statistics to gain a deeper understanding of happiness and sustainability. The index seeks to provide a broader view of progress than that typically touted by governments. National progress is generally measured in economic terms, as if gross domestic product (GDP)1 itself can fully convey the wellbeing of a nation’s citizenry. However, it takes more than economic output to build happy lives for people and sustainability for the planet. What It Measures The Happy Planet Index measures four criteria: wellbeing, life expectancy, inequality of outcomes, and ecological footprint. A Happy Planet Index (HPI) score for a given nation is determined by multiplying the first of those three factors and dividing the resulting value by the fourth (ecological footprint). Some of these factors, like wellbeing, may seem hard to quantify, but a value is given to them, nonetheless. Wellbeing is assessed on a scale of 1-10 using data collected in a Gallup World Poll. Surprising Results HPI scores have been calculated for 140 countries, and the results may be surprising. Wealthy first-world countries tend to have poorer results. These countries have impressive GDPs and they’re powerful in many respects, but they don’t necessarily succeed at facilitating happy lives for their citizens in a way that is sustainable for the planet. The United States of America, for example, has an HPI score of 20.7, which gives it a rank of 108 out of 140. The US does reasonably well on life expectancy and wellbeing, but there’s room for improvement in equity. Most notably, though, the US does horribly on ecological footprint. The goal for the US and similar countries, then, would be to build on their strengths in a way that doesn’t cost the planet. 1 Defined by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development as “the standard measure of the value added created through the production of goods and services in a country during a certain period.” Which text feature highlights a specific, surprising conclusion of the Happy Planet Index research?

Many Worlds in One Trek: Anyone in search of adventure can find it in unexpected places. All it takes is a working set of wheels and some time to kill. There are plentiful unexpected places along a unique route meandering northwest from that top-hat on Texas to Salt Lake City, Utah. Amarillo gets less attention than Texas’ other cities, but it characteristically offers plains, big sky, and plenty to eat. The Big Texan steakhouse signature 72 ouncer is on the house if you can finish it. From there, expect a couple zen hours of scraggy brush, ghost towns, and dirt. Approaching Albuquerque, NM, hills and windy roads start to appear. The sunsets here are breathtaking but blinding, so timing is key. Navajo and Ute lands appear next in dramatic fashion, boasting jaw-dropping buttes and mesas. Cutting across the tiniest southwest corner of Colorado, take a load off at the unassuming diner in Cortez for some hearty huevos rancheros. Another pit stop might be in order roughly ninety minutes later in Monticello, UT. Peaceful country roads lead from there towards the noble La Sal mountains with a foreground of rolling rock formations. Drawing closer to Moab and Arches National Park will bring surreal, Martian red landscapes well worth exploring. Rest up before braving a stretch of picturesque desert followed by a collage of majestic peaks and plunging vistas. Finally in Salt Lake City, remember to enjoy a satisfying victory lap across the gleaming salt flats. What is the main purpose of the text?

Which of the following statements indicates a stereotype?

A voter is researching a ballot proposition. Which of the following is a primary source that the voter could use to learn more about this topic?

The Leaning Tower Building the Leaning Tower of Pisa took 200 years before it was finally completed in 1372. However, five years after the work had begun in 1173, the tower started tilting. As it was in danger of collapsing, the tower was closed to the public in 1990. A British-led team of 13 experts was appointed by the Italian government to lay out a ‘straightening’ plan. The stabilizing work was completed in 2001, straightening the tower by 38cm. In 2013, a study found that the tower had straightened by a further 2.5cm. The tower is expected to continue to straighten by another few millimeters, before gradually leaning again. Which of the following best describes this type of writing?

Surgeons and Robots: Robots currently play a vital role in the operating room, from aiding surgeons in minute tasks to reducing the size and number of incisions required to perform many surgeries. With advances in robotic systems and artificial intelligence, robots could be poised to have an even bigger impact on the way surgeries are done. While many operations once required incisions large enough for a doctor’s hands to access the body cavity, robotic technology now allows for the same tasks to be accomplished with only small incisions in what is known as minimally invasive surgeries. During these procedures, robotic arms enter the body through an opening about the size of a keyhole and are controlled by surgeons with the aid of a camera inserted through another small incision. This type of surgery significantly reduces strain on the body and cuts down on recovery time. Some new robots are even able to accomplish major surgical procedures through just a single incision. In a single-incision surgery, the camera and tools are all inserted through just one small opening. In the case of one robot that is currently in development, this incision is only six-tenths of an inch. Questions remain, however, about how viable this technology really is in a real-world hospital context. The machines required are incredibly costly and many hospitals may not be convinced that the benefits of single-incision surgery justify the steep price tag. Regardless, researchers have been testing the possibility of using artificial intelligence (AI) in performing some simple surgical tasks autonomously – with a human surgeon observing but not actually controlling the machine. Advances in machine learning can enable robots to watch videos of human-controlled surgeries and effectively “learn” how to perform procedures such as incisions or sutures. These autonomous robots would have the benefit of relieving the load of over-worked surgeons and cutting down on costly mistakes if done reliably. So far, the robots have not proven themselves to be as effective as humans, but researchers claim that it is only a matter of time until they are able to reliably perform tasks on their own. Further advances in the field could open up the possibility of remote surgery, allowing doctors to operate on patients who are miles away, on a distant battlefield, or even, someday, on the moon. Which word best describes the author’s attitude towards robotic technology?

Many Worlds in One Trek: Anyone in search of adventure can find it in unexpected places. All it takes is a working set of wheels and some time to kill. There are plentiful unexpected places along a unique route meandering northwest from that top-hat on Texas to Salt Lake City, Utah. Amarillo gets less attention than Texas’ other cities, but it characteristically offers plains, big sky, and plenty to eat. The Big Texan steakhouse signature 72 ouncer is on the house if you can finish it. From there, expect a couple zen hours of scraggy brush, ghost towns, and dirt. Approaching Albuquerque, NM, hills and windy roads start to appear. The sunsets here are breathtaking but blinding, so timing is key. Navajo and Ute lands appear next in dramatic fashion, boasting jaw-dropping buttes and mesas. Cutting across the tiniest southwest corner of Colorado, take a load off at the unassuming diner in Cortez for some hearty huevos rancheros. Another pit stop might be in order roughly ninety minutes later in Monticello, UT. Peaceful country roads lead from there towards the noble La Sal mountains with a foreground of rolling rock formations. Drawing closer to Moab and Arches National Park will bring surreal, Martian red landscapes well worth exploring. Rest up before braving a stretch of picturesque desert followed by a collage of majestic peaks and plunging vistas. Finally in Salt Lake City, remember to enjoy a satisfying victory lap across the gleaming salt flats. Which of the following is the author’s main purpose for paragraph 2?

Motivation: I woke up early and got ready as quickly as possible. Within thirty minutes, I had eaten my breakfast and was out the door speed walking to my 8 A.M. advanced German grammar and translation class. I would be on time, but being on time wasn’t good enough. I needed to be early. I arrived seven minutes early and slightly out of breath. The board was numbered one through twenty; sentences one through nine had already been completed and other students were working on eleven and twelve. Thirteen won’t be bad, I thought. I quickly put down my bag and began rummaging in it for my notebook. Someone rushed past me and took sentence thirteen. Fine. Fourteen it is. At 8 A.M. exactly, the professor entered the classroom and began going over the translation sentences with us. Each class session, we had to have twenty English to German translations complete. The lower numbers were easier while the higher numbers were hard. Everyone was eager to get an easier sentence because not only did we have to put them up on the board, but we also had to explain our translation in front of the class. No one wanted to get one wrong in front of the class. I’ve never before or since seen a class of students so eager to be early to an already early class. What is the structure of the passage?

A parent wants to learn about the academic achievements of students in local high schools. Which of the following is a primary source that the parent could use to locate information on this topic?

The Happy Planet Index The Happy Planet Index was developed by Nic Marks, an independent policy advisor who applies statistics to gain a deeper understanding of happiness and sustainability. The index seeks to provide a broader view of progress than that typically touted by governments. National progress is generally measured in economic terms, as if gross domestic product (GDP)1 itself can fully convey the wellbeing of a nation’s citizenry. However, it takes more than economic output to build happy lives for people and sustainability for the planet. What It Measures The Happy Planet Index measures four criteria: wellbeing, life expectancy, inequality of outcomes, and ecological footprint. A Happy Planet Index (HPI) score for a given nation is determined by multiplying the first of those three factors and dividing the resulting value by the fourth (ecological footprint). Some of these factors, like wellbeing, may seem hard to quantify, but a value is given to them, nonetheless. Wellbeing is assessed on a scale of 1-10 using data collected in a Gallup World Poll. Surprising Results HPI scores have been calculated for 140 countries, and the results may be surprising. Wealthy first-world countries tend to have poorer results. These countries have impressive GDPs and they’re powerful in many respects, but they don’t necessarily succeed at facilitating happy lives for their citizens in a way that is sustainable for the planet. The United States of America, for example, has an HPI score of 20.7, which gives it a rank of 108 out of 140. The US does reasonably well on life expectancy and wellbeing, but there’s room for improvement in equity. Most notably, though, the US does horribly on ecological footprint. The goal for the US and similar countries, then, would be to build on their strengths in a way that doesn’t cost the planet. 1 Defined by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development as “the standard measure of the value added created through the production of goods and services in a country during a certain period.” What information is included in the footnote?

The Happy Planet Index The Happy Planet Index was developed by Nic Marks, an independent policy advisor who applies statistics to gain a deeper understanding of happiness and sustainability. The index seeks to provide a broader view of progress than that typically touted by governments. National progress is generally measured in economic terms, as if gross domestic product (GDP)1 itself can fully convey the wellbeing of a nation’s citizenry. However, it takes more than economic output to build happy lives for people and sustainability for the planet. What It Measures The Happy Planet Index measures four criteria: wellbeing, life expectancy, inequality of outcomes, and ecological footprint. A Happy Planet Index (HPI) score for a given nation is determined by multiplying the first of those three factors and dividing the resulting value by the fourth (ecological footprint). Some of these factors, like wellbeing, may seem hard to quantify, but a value is given to them, nonetheless. Wellbeing is assessed on a scale of 1-10 using data collected in a Gallup World Poll. Surprising Results HPI scores have been calculated for 140 countries, and the results may be surprising. Wealthy first-world countries tend to have poorer results. These countries have impressive GDPs and they’re powerful in many respects, but they don’t necessarily succeed at facilitating happy lives for their citizens in a way that is sustainable for the planet. The United States of America, for example, has an HPI score of 20.7, which gives it a rank of 108 out of 140. The US does reasonably well on life expectancy and wellbeing, but there’s room for improvement in equity. Most notably, though, the US does horribly on ecological footprint. The goal for the US and similar countries, then, would be to build on their strengths in a way that doesn’t cost the planet. 1 Defined by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development as “the standard measure of the value added created through the production of goods and services in a country during a certain period.” What is the purpose of the headings/subheadings in this passage?

Surgeons and Robots: Robots currently play a vital role in the operating room, from aiding surgeons in minute tasks to reducing the size and number of incisions required to perform many surgeries. With advances in robotic systems and artificial intelligence, robots could be poised to have an even bigger impact on the way surgeries are done. While many operations once required incisions large enough for a doctor’s hands to access the body cavity, robotic technology now allows for the same tasks to be accomplished with only small incisions in what is known as minimally invasive surgeries. During these procedures, robotic arms enter the body through an opening about the size of a keyhole and are controlled by surgeons with the aid of a camera inserted through another small incision. This type of surgery significantly reduces strain on the body and cuts down on recovery time. Some new robots are even able to accomplish major surgical procedures through just a single incision. In a single-incision surgery, the camera and tools are all inserted through just one small opening. In the case of one robot that is currently in development, this incision is only six-tenths of an inch. Questions remain, however, about how viable this technology really is in a real-world hospital context. The machines required are incredibly costly and many hospitals may not be convinced that the benefits of single-incision surgery justify the steep price tag. Regardless, researchers have been testing the possibility of using artificial intelligence (AI) in performing some simple surgical tasks autonomously – with a human surgeon observing but not actually controlling the machine. Advances in machine learning can enable robots to watch videos of human-controlled surgeries and effectively “learn” how to perform procedures such as incisions or sutures. These autonomous robots would have the benefit of relieving the load of over-worked surgeons and cutting down on costly mistakes if done reliably. So far, the robots have not proven themselves to be as effective as humans, but researchers claim that it is only a matter of time until they are able to reliably perform tasks on their own. Further advances in the field could open up the possibility of remote surgery, allowing doctors to operate on patients who are miles away, on a distant battlefield, or even, someday, on the moon. Which word best describes the author’s point of view towards AI?

Not us Don’t try us if you are afraid of excitement. Don’t try us if you fear thrilling rides. Don’t try us if you are scared of entertainment at its best. But if you want a one-of-a-kind, fun-packed experience then look no further Visit Rockin’ & Rollin’ theme park! The biggest and boldest entertainment park in the southern states. Which of the following best describes this type of writing?

Transitioning from High School to College: In order to transition effectively from high school to college, it’s important for students to recognize the different level of academic responsibility that will be expected of them. While all classes are different, college classes generally require a greater amount of out-of-class study and preparation time than high school classes do. College classes may have a significant amount of reading meant to be completed on students’ own study time. Class time will likely build on that material or related material, but not repeat it directly. College classes are also more likely to require extensive research projects and longer essays. This also means more out-of-class preparation time than one likely experienced in high school. College students may also find fewer opportunities for make-up work should they get behind in their coursework. Late policies are often stricter in college classes than in high school classes. Additionally, while small amounts of extra credit may be offered in a given college course, college students should not expect that an extra credit assignment can take the place of a significant amount of missed work throughout the quarter or semester. Ultimately, it is generally harder to catch up in a college class than a high school class should one lag behind. This means that college students will need to take on a greater amount of academic responsibility. This might seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Consistent effort throughout the term will pay off with more learning and less stress! What is the structure of the passage?

Which of the following statements indicates a stereotype?

The Walk We had been walking for hours and I had fallen behind. I was tired and hungry, and I couldn’t wait to get to my uncle’s villa. I had now reached the end of the woods and the trees were behind me. I couldn’t see the others yet, but I could hear the waterfalls and my cousin calling me. “Come on, Adam, hurry up! You won’t believe your eyes!”, she said. Filled with excitement, I ran as fast as I was able to. They had already gone in, lit a fire, and started cooking. The fresh air had given me lots of unexpected energy and I wanted to make myself useful, but there was nothing for me to do. Which of the following best describes this type of writing?

Which of the following statements indicates a stereotype?

The Happy Planet Index The Happy Planet Index was developed by Nic Marks, an independent policy advisor who applies statistics to gain a deeper understanding of happiness and sustainability. The index seeks to provide a broader view of progress than that typically touted by governments. National progress is generally measured in economic terms, as if gross domestic product (GDP)1 itself can fully convey the wellbeing of a nation’s citizenry. However, it takes more than economic output to build happy lives for people and sustainability for the planet. What It Measures The Happy Planet Index measures four criteria: wellbeing, life expectancy, inequality of outcomes, and ecological footprint. A Happy Planet Index (HPI) score for a given nation is determined by multiplying the first of those three factors and dividing the resulting value by the fourth (ecological footprint). Some of these factors, like wellbeing, may seem hard to quantify, but a value is given to them, nonetheless. Wellbeing is assessed on a scale of 1-10 using data collected in a Gallup World Poll. Surprising Results HPI scores have been calculated for 140 countries, and the results may be surprising. Wealthy first-world countries tend to have poorer results. These countries have impressive GDPs and they’re powerful in many respects, but they don’t necessarily succeed at facilitating happy lives for their citizens in a way that is sustainable for the planet. The United States of America, for example, has an HPI score of 20.7, which gives it a rank of 108 out of 140. The US does reasonably well on life expectancy and wellbeing, but there’s room for improvement in equity. Most notably, though, the US does horribly on ecological footprint. The goal for the US and similar countries, then, would be to build on their strengths in a way that doesn’t cost the planet. 1 Defined by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development as “the standard measure of the value added created through the production of goods and services in a country during a certain period.” What is the meaning of the superscript “1” in the passage?

The Dewey Decimal Classes: 000 Computer science, information, and general works 100 Philosophy and psychology 200 Religion 300 Social sciences 400 Languages 500 Science and mathematics 600 Technical and applied science 700 Arts and recreation 800 Literature 900 History, geography, and biography. Stuti needs to do research on residential buildings. To which section of the library should she go to?

Website The first step to building your own website is to find a domain name that you like and that is available. Think of something catchy! Remember to register it, so that nobody else can use it. Next, you need to choose a hosting service and connect it to your website. At this point, you are ready to install the software that will enable you to create your website how you want it to be. Choose a suitable design in line with the message you want to send across the web. Configuration is the next step, to give your visitors the best experience possible. Well done, your website is all set! All that is left to do now is to add your content. Which of the following best describes this type of writing?

The Dewey Decimal Classes: 000 Computer science, information, and general works 100 Philosophy and psychology 200 Religion 300 Social sciences 400 Languages 500 Science and mathematics 600 Technical and applied science 700 Arts and recreation 800 Literature 900 History, geography, and biography. James needs to do research on Christian theology. To which section of the library should he go to?