Module I: Reading and Writing

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According to education reform advocate William Lee, incorporating hands-on learning in school curricula can _____ student engagement and understanding; he contends that experiential learning encourages active participation and deeper comprehension.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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diminish
expand
neglect
restrict
Farm-to-table is more than just a trend; it's a social movement that advocates for serving food sourced directly from local farms in restaurants and school cafeterias. By bridging the gap between farmers and consumers, this initiative not only creates a more transparent food supply chain but also helps to _____ local economies while encouraging sustainable agricultural practices.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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undermine
bolster
stagnate
overrule
The 2020 film Nomadland captures the journey of a woman through the American West after losing everything in the Great Recession. The film _____ the resilience and spirit of individuals in the face of life-altering circumstances.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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negates
obscures
commemorates
trivializes
The following text is adapted from 1920 novel Echoes of the Past,
authored by J.S. Ford.
ROSE: The old library, with its antiquated books and leather-bound volumes, has a charm of its own, don't you think?
DAVID: Absolutely, I agree. Its air of nostalgia is captivating, almost like it's a museum of stories from the past.
ROSE: Yes, precisely! The whiff of old books, the rustic wooden shelves, even the creaky floors-it's like stepping back into a different era altogether.
As used in the text, what does the word “antiquated” most nearly mean?
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Celebrated
Outdated
Integrated
Researched
The following text is from Robert Frost’s 1916 poem The Road Not Taken
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Which choice best describes the overall structure of the text?
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The speaker shares a physical description of a place, then details the emotions it elicits.
The speaker explains a complex situation, then offers an unconventional solution.
The speaker regrets a past choice, then relives the moment of indecision.
The speaker presents a metaphorical decision, then describes his careful consideration.
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