Directions: Match each short passage with its correct topic…
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Directiоns: Mаtch eаch shоrt pаssage with its cоrrect topic and main idea. Passages: Scientists have recently discovered microplastics in the bloodstream of humans, raising concerns about long-term health consequences. In an effort to reduce urban traffic, several European cities have introduced “car-free” days, encouraging cycling and walking. Although social media can help people stay connected, excessive use has been linked to increased feelings of loneliness. Topics:A. Microplastics in the human bodyB. Urban traffic reduction measuresC. Social media and mental health Main Ideas:D. The discovery of microplastics in human blood raises concerns about health risks.E. Car-free days are being used to encourage environmentally friendly urban transport.F. Heavy social media use can paradoxically increase loneliness.
Identifying Suppоrting Detаils Assignment Directiоns: Reаd the fоllowing pаragraph carefully and answer the question that follows by choosing the correct letter (Capitalize the Letter Please). This paragraph comes from a United States government textbook: Poverty in the United States Although Americans are far better off economically than most of the world's peoples, poverty is a significant and persistent problem in the United States. The government defines the poverty line as the annual cost of a thrifty food budget for an urban family of four. multiplied by three to include the cost of housing, clothes. and other necessities. Families whose incomes fall below that line are officially considered poor. In 2005, the poverty line was set at an annual income of roughly $ 19.000 for a family of four. One in nine Americans--roughly thirty million people. including more than ten million children--lives below the poverty line. If they could all join hands, they would form a line stretching from New York to Los Angeles and back again. --Source: Adapted from Thomas E. Patte. Et al. The American Democracy; 6e, p. 560. Copyright 10 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies 3. What is the main idea of this paragraph? One in nine Americans lives below the poverty line. The government defines the poverty line as the annual cost of a food budget for a family of four, multiplied by three 10 include the cost of clothes and other necessities. Although Americans are far better off economically than most of the world's peoples, poverty is a significant and persistent problem in the United States. There is no single solution to the problem of poverty in the United States.