Uluru, the Great Rock

In 1873, explorer William Gosse found a large rock on the continent of Australia. He named it Ayers Rock after Sir Henry Ayers, who was then the prime minister of Southern Australia. But, the rock already had a name.
The rock had been a very important and sacred site to the Aborigines, who were the people who first lived on the continent. They had called the rock "Uluru" long before England started prison colonies there in the 1700s. When the government of Australia returned ownership of the rock to the Aborigines, it once again became known around the world as Uluru.
Uluru, which is the world's largest rock, is made of sandstone marked by rainwater gullies, or ditches. There are also caves with ancient carvings on the walls. The rock rises to over 1,100 feet tall, and its borders stretch to 6 miles. Though its climate is hot like the desert, there is considerable plant and animal life in the area around Uluru. During the day, different colors are reflected from it in the sunlight. At night, it glows red like a large burning coal.
Many people travel to Australia each year to witness the wonder of Uluru. Some like to walk around the edge of the rock on the ground. Others climb to the top, though some people think they should not do so. They believe that climbing destroys the beauty of the rock. They also argue that it should be kept as a sacred place for the Aborigines. From the ground or its highest point, Uluru is a true wonder of the world.

Passage 2
To Climb or Not to Climb

The continent of Australia is vast with many amazing sites to enjoy. One of these is Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock. It is a giant rock formation that rises out of the center of the continent. The rock and the area that surrounds it are known to be sacred to the aboriginal peoples of Australia.
Beginning in the late 1930s, Uluru became a favorite spot for tourists who visited Australia. Over time, roads were run up to the base of the rock, making way for cars and tour buses to carry visitors up close. Motels and other buildings were erected nearby. However, after the government gradually realized the negative effects these additions were having on the area, it moved the buildings farther away.
Though the rock and its surroundings had been home to aboriginal groups, the Australian government owned and managed it until the mid-1980s. Then, the area was given back with certain conditions. One condition was that visitors could still climb the rock. This was against the wishes of the aboriginal groups because of the rock's importance in their culture. It was also clear that having tourists on the rock—and in the surrounding areas—was harmful to nearby plant and animal life. The group worked together with the government to try to limit or control climbing on the rock, but agreements were not always kept. However, after a number of undesirable behaviors by tourists in recent years, it has been decided that climbing will be banned in the near future.

Which statement best describes Uluru according to the passages?
A.
Uluru is important to all the people of Australia and their government as a tourist site.
B.
Uluru is a rock formation that is more important to some people than to others.
C.
Uluru is a rock formation in Australia that is sacred to some people and interesting to others.
D.
Uluru is being destroyed by misbehaving tourists who visit the continent of Australia.

Good evening!

The statement that best describes Uluru according to the passages is:

A. Uluru is important to all the people of Australia and their government as a tourist site.

Answer:

A. Uluru is important to all the people of Australia and their government as a tourist site.

Explanation:

The statement that best describes Uluru according to the passages

And i need help on more reading stuff.

(Story lions of little rock)
Choose a quotation or short passage from the text that supports the theme you have identified. Include the page number of the quotation.

In "Saving Tobe," why does Amalia decide to stay married to Serafin? *ASAP*

He describes positive aspects of life in America and she is relieved to escape from her difficult life in Italy.

She feels loyal to him because they have supported each other through difficult times for many years.

He promises that the move to America will help him to address his grief and return to being the person she used to know.

She feels guilty about leaving him because she feels sorry about the way his brother died.

Read the scenario. Then determine whether the person should use library or
internet research, and why.

The Necessity of Hybrids".

What do you get if you cross two different species? Depending upon the species, you might end up with a grolar bear, a wolfdog, or a Savannah cat, among many others. What do these animals have in common? They're hybrids. Sometimes hybrids happen naturally in the wild, but usually, hybrids are the result of humans selectively breeding animals.

Grolar bears and pizzlies are the result of crossing polar bears and grizzly bears. These hybrids were first seen in zoos, as the bears' natural habitats did not normally overlap. Recently, these hybrids have started appearing in the wild. Due to climate change, the bears' once-separate habitats are beginning to overlap. Bigger and more aggressive than their parents, grolar bears and pizzlies could pose a risk to natural habitats and humans.

Wolfdogs are, as their name suggests, the result of crossing a wolf with a domestic dog. Bred for the pet trade, these hybrids do not often happen in the wild. Wolfdogs do not make good pets, however, as they can be destructive and aggressive. Many states have outlawed keeping wolfdogs because they can pose a danger to people.

Savannah cats are another example of human-made hybrids that were developed to be pets. Savannahs are the result of crossing a small wildcat called a serval with a domestic housecat. They look like miniature versions of the wildcat, which is why many people like keeping them as pets. Like the wolfdog, however, Savannahs do not make ideal house pets. They can be destructive, and usually, they keep the wild nature of the serval.

There are many more examples of human-made hybrid animals. Some hybrids, such as the mule, have been helpful to humans. Unfortunately, others, like the wolfdog or Savannah cat, should not have been made in the first place.

According to the text, why are bear hybrids being seen in the wild?

Due to climate change, the bears' once-separate habitats are beginning to overlap.

Grolar bears and pizzlies are the result of crossing polar bears and grizzly bears.

Grolar bears and pizzlies could pose a risk to natural habitats and humans.

These hybrids were first seen in zoos, as the bears' natural habitats did not normally overlap.

So you know how someone would say i’ll be back in one second. but they really don’t mean one second what would you call that?

Read the excerpts from the two articles on sea otters.

Article A

Sea otters live in the chilly Northern Pacific Ocean and spend almost all their lives in the water. They sleep, hunt, groom, mate, and give birth in the ocean, where they float on their backs on the water's surface. Adult sea otters spend more than a third of their day grooming their fur. This isn't for vanity; it's for survival. Unlike most sea mammals, sea otters do not have an inner layer of fat to protect them from the cold water. These creatures rely on their dense fur to protect them from the low temperatures. Sea otters have one of the thickest furs in all of the animal kingdom. An adult sea otter's coat can contain up to 1 billion individual hairs! These hairs form a protective, waterproof layer, which traps air and provides insulation. It is crucial that a sea otter's fur is kept clean to maintain this insulating layer between the water and their skin.

Article B

In the 1800s, sea otters were hunted for their fur. The fur trade between North America and Europe was booming, and sea otter fur was a popular option because of its thickness. By the mid-20th century, sea otters had been hunted to near extinction. Only 1,000–2,000 sea otters were believed to be living in the wild in 1929. Many people thought the species would soon become extinct. However, due to conservation efforts during the second half of the 20th century, sea otter populations recovered. The strengthening of the numbers of sea otters in the wild is often considered to be one of the greatest successes in marine conservation.

How do the authors of the two articles address the same topic in these excerpts?

Article A highlights the quality of the sea otter's fur while Article B focuses on conservation efforts that have saved the sea otter in recent years.
Article A focuses on the characteristics of the sea otter's fur while Article B focuses on sea otter fur being one of the reasons the animal was hunted.
Article A includes historical facts about the significance of the sea otter's fur while Article B focuses on the different ways that the population has recovered.
Article A focuses on the sea otter's vanity over its fur while Article B focuses on human vanity to hunt and use sea otter fur for coats and clothing.

Which statement is the best synthesis of information from these two sources?

Read the excerpt from The Importance of Being Earnest.
Jack. I fear there can be no possible doubt about the matter. This afternoon during my temporary absence in London on an important question of romance, he obtained admission to my house by means of the false pretense of being my brother. Under an assumed name he … stayed to tea, and devoured every single muffin. And what makes his conduct all the more heartless is, that he was perfectly well aware from the first that I have no brother, that I never had a brother, and that I don’t intend to have a brother, not even of any kind. I distinctly told him so myself yesterday afternoon.
Lady Bracknell. Ahem! Mr. Worthing, after careful consideration I have decided entirely to overlook my nephew’s conduct to you.
How does Lady Bracknell's refusal to accept that Algernon has behaved poorly advance the plot?
/A It causes Jack to restate his decision to refuse to allow Cecily to marry Algernon.
/B It leads to Algernon admitting that he has lied to everyone.
/C It leads to Algernon withdrawing his marriage proposal.
/D It causes Jack to reconsider his accusation against Algernon.

“Sharecropping could best be described as
a political system.
an economic system.
an educational process.
a manufacturing process.

Identify the sentence that best supports the following topic sentence.
For a college​ student, sticking to a budget is difficult.


B.
Saving just five dollars a week adds up quickly.
C.
Commuter students have no choice but to pay more if gas prices go up.
D.
Students often rely on fast food for meals.


This sentence addresses budgeting but does not support the​ writer's main point about why students find it difficult to stick to a budget. Look for a choice that develops the topic sentence with an example.

Pls help due tomorrow

Identify each wave interaction based on how it changes direction.

The wave changes direction as it bends and scatters.



The wave changes direction as it changes its speed.



The wave changes direction at an angle equal to the angle of incidence.

Fishermen and other villagers are crowded around the pool outside the princess's house. The princess and her son stand in front of them.


Princess: It is time for my son to join his father in the ocean.


Prince: I'm very sorry for all the trouble I've caused.


Villagers: Back to the ocean with you!


Prince: I promise to never take more than my share of the fish again.


Prince hugs his mother goodbye and wraps the cloak around his shoulders. He jumps into the pool and swims down so deep that no one can see him. Far off, out in the ocean, a huge shark fin can be seen bobbing above the water. Soon, a smaller fin joins it.


Narrator: The shark prince joined his father in the ocean, and to this day, the sharks never take more than their share of the fish.




Which of these paragraphs best summarizes scene 4 of the play The King of Sharks?


a

After the fishermen discovered that the shark prince was stealing the fish, the shark prince wanted to apologize, but the villagers insisted that he return to the ocean. So, the princess said goodbye to her son, and the shark prince put on his magical cloak and swam away to his father. From then on, sharks only ate their share of fish.


b

After the fishermen discovered that the shark prince was stealing the fish, the shark prince wanted to apologize. He told them that he was very sorry for stealing the fish. His mother sent him to the ocean to be with his father.


c

Fishermen and other villagers were crowded around the pool outside the princess's house. The princess and her son stood in front of them. The prince hugged his mother goodbye and wrapped the cloak around his shoulders. The shark prince joined his father in the ocean, and to this day, the sharks never take more than their share of the fish.


d

When the fishermen discovered that the shark prince was stealing the fish, the villagers gathered around the princess's house. They were angry and wanted action. The shark prince would return to the ocean.

How is this quote important:
“ The world where the result devours the cause, and the cause devours the result. The world where all possibilities exist, and the individual possibility supports and maintains each other. A perfect, immortal epic where a story manufactures a story all on its own.”

One type of error that writers look for when revising is

A.
misspelled words.

B.
poor organization.

D.
​subject-verb agreement.


Writers look for errors in punctuation during the editing​ stage, not the revising stage. Remember that writers focus on form and content when​ revising; look for an option that reflects this definition.

Both metaphor and analogy make comparisons

A.
to strengthen the​ writer's message.
B.
to revise the​ writer's message.
C.
to outline the​ writer's message.
D.
to summarize the​ writer's message.

THE PARAGRAGH!!!

Everyone has heard the adage "Laughter is the best medicine." Researchers are finding that writing about one’s feelings can be effective medicine, too. People have been recording their feelings in diaries for centuries. Recent studies, though, suggest that such writing not only improves a person’s mood; it can also have a significant influence on their physical condition. Therefore, physicians should incorporate patient journaling as part of their treatment for any complaint or disease.

It is true that not all people benefit from diary-writing. Studies are still exploring how individual differences influence the health-related effectiveness of writing. It is also true that not all writing benefits a person's health. For example, it's not enough to simply write, "I feel bad" or "I hurt." To gain any health benefit, the writing must be expressive. In other words, a person must explore their feelings instead of only stating them. They must write sentences that begin along the lines of "I feel sad because..." This is the type of writing, often called journaling, that can improve one's health.

One way journaling improves health is by reducing stress and anxiety. Brain science has determined that each side of the human brain has different strengths. The left brain is rational and analytical. The right brain functions as a creative and emotional center. Journaling about stressful or anxious situations accesses the right brain. Doing so enables a person to clarify feelings and solve problems. Consistent journaling also helps the writer discover patterns of thought and behavior. According to Richard Petty, a professor of psychology at Ohio State University, "However you tag your thoughts—as trash or as worthy of protection—seems to make a difference in how you use those thoughts." Expressive writing can help not only identify but also change the way a person tags their thoughts. A 2011 study conducted in Spain, for example, found that writing helped teens get rid of negative thoughts. In the study, teens wrote down their negative thoughts about their bodies. This cleared the thoughts from their minds. Then they threw away what they wrote. As a result, the teens felt less stress and anxiety about their appearances.

Research suggests that journaling can also improve a person's physical well-being. It has proven to be particularly beneficial to people who have chronic diseases, such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease characterized by swelling in the joints. In one study, psychologists at the University of Texas at Austin asked patients to write expressively for twenty minutes a day for three consecutive days. In a medical check-up four months later, those patients had fewer and less severe symptoms. The control group, which had the same disease but did not write expressively, did not show such improvement.

In addition to reducing symptoms of existing diseases, expressive writing can also strengthen the body's ability to fight off disease. A person's immune system is responsible for fighting off viruses and other causes of illness. Doctors in New Zealand found that journaling strengthened immune function in patients with immune system disease. Another study linked journaling to a stronger response to a vaccine for a type of blood disease called Hepatitis B. The stronger response means the body will be more effective in fighting off the illness.

Journaling, therefore, can improve one's physical and emotional health. Further research is necessary to solidify how and why expressive writing has such an impact. Nevertheless, it is an option that all medical professionals should consider. Although journaling is not a replacement for traditional treatment methods such as therapy and medication, it is a supplemental tool to improve the effects of that treatment. It is not out of the question, then, to imagine a day when doctors might instruct a patient to "write two paragraphs and call me in the morning."
The Question

Read the sentence below, which states the claim of the argument.

Therefore, physicians should incorporate patient journaling as part of their treatment for any complaint or disease.

Which of the following is a reason, not evidence, the author gives to support the claim?

A
Research indicates that journaling can help people with rheumatoid arthritis.

B
Writing expressively can help people fight diseases and viruses, according to doctors.

C
Expressive writing can improve a person’s health, so doctors should recommend it.

D
A study showed that when teens wrote down and threw away negative thoughts, they felt better.

Graphic novels have a plot, setting, and characters - just like a traditional novel.
a.
True
b.
False

please tell me this answer if u know it

Which option is the best example of a text with an agenda?
O A. A flyer at a natural area in the town, showing the types of wildlife
and plants to look for
OB. A pamphlet that rates restaurants, giving the highest rating to the
restaurant owned by the writer of the pamphlet
OC. A book that includes interviews with three generations of people
who have lived in the town
D. An article about how the discovery of a valuable mineral in the
town brought it great wealth

8th Grade English - To Kill A Mockingbird

Write some words to describe your initial response to the novel's ending.

When you begin​ writing, why is it a good idea to complete a first draft without attention to grammar or​ spelling?

5-7 sentences

Text: Bonnie was eating mac and cheese for lunch. It was her favorite meal. She liked eating chicken nuggets but not as much.

Connection response: That reminds me of the time I read about how chicken is good for you.

What is the correct text connection?

text to self
no connection
text to world
text to text

Identify the problem with the following topic sentence.

A vacation in the Pocono Mountains is great.



B.

The topic does not interest many people.

C.

The sentence needs to make a point about the topic.


Think about what the writer wants to tell the audience about the Poconos. Look for a choice that explains why the sentence fails to do this.

and again more help once again

In "The Secret Garden"...

2) Early in the novel, when the servant girl Martha asks Mary if she likes herself, Mary answers, no, she doesn't like herself. Do you think Mary still dislikes herself by the end of the novel? Why or why not? Give at least 3 examples of evidence, such as "Mary likes herself because..."

Help me please and please answer correctly!!!!!

and the same as always yes

Read these sentences from paragraph five of “Writing Might Be the Best Medicine.” Select the sentences that provide evidence to support this reason: “…expressive writing can also strengthen the body’s ability to fight off disease.”


In addition to reducing symptoms of existing diseases, expressive writing can also strengthen the body's ability to fight off disease. A person's immune system is responsible for fighting off viruses and other causes of illness. Doctors in New Zealand found that journaling strengthened immune function in patients with immune system disease. Another study linked journaling to a stronger response to a vaccine for a type of blood disease called Hepatitis B.

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