The Philippines is a popular tourist destination. you come to visit its many sights around the country or just to spend your holiday in one spot, you’re sure to have a dream vacation here. If rest and relaxation is your primary reason to visit, you won’t be disappointed. Since this Southeast Asian country is made up of many islands, beach resorts in the Philippines abound, each offering a smorgasbord of water activities and relaxation options. One of the best ways to improve your mindset is to relax and let the stress melt away. A good place to do this is the Fairways and Bluewater Newcoast on Boracay Island. You can walk on white sand beaches with tremendous blue water views, play 18 holes of golf on a championship course, sit on your balcony gazing at calming views or swim in one of four pools. You can also soak in the whirlpool, have a massage or spend a day at the spa.
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Read “Asian Men Can Jump,” by Gish Jen (2012, New York Times)
In 2012, Jeremy Lin led an unexpected winning streak by the New York Knicks, becoming the first Asian-American player to rise to prominence in the National Basketball Association. The writer Gish Jen published the following op-ed reflecting on the significance of Lin’s success.
Read the passage carefully, then complete the following tasks:
Identify a claim made by Jen and explain the reasoning underlying this claim.
List at least two pieces of supporting evidence from the passage and briefly explain how they support the claim you have identified
Answer:
Jen claims that her brother, Bob, could be "the fittest 58-year-old on the planet." Of course, this is not a claim to be taken literally. It means that his health and physical state is incredibly good for his age.
Explanation:
The evidence she provides is that her brother´s doctor has estimated Bob´s biological age at 35. She further supports her claim saying that "he´s still climbing big mountains in the Himalayas," which is a monumental physical effort.
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