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rising early each morning, I let her into the warm barn; I pour oats, clean her stall, then fork more hay into her trough; when she kicks my hand away, why do I think of my wife?
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Read “Battle of the Bionics” by Steve Murray
Which quotation states where the central idea of the text emerges?
a“On your mark, get set…go! The starter flag drops and the race is on. While their teams shout encouragement, the competitors reach their first challenge—a line of sofas.” (paragraph 1)
b“This unique event is testing the latest assistive technologies for people with disabilities. While certain technology isn’t allowed in the Olympic or Paralympic games, it’s at the heart of the Cybathlon.” (paragraph 2)
c“The World Health Organization reports that about 1 billion people—15 percent of the world’s population—have physical disabilities of some kind.” (paragraph 4)
d“Some pilots race bikes around the track by controlling their leg muscles with electrical signals. Others race through a computer game using the electrical signals they generate with their brains.” (paragraph 6
Answer:
b“This unique event is testing the latest assistive technologies for people with disabilities. While certain technology isn’t allowed in the Olympic or Paralympic games, it’s at the heart of the Cybathlon.” (paragraph 2)
Explanation:
The author reveals the importance of the Cybathlon as the central idea of the text in the second paragraph.
The introduction (paragraph 1) provides details about a race without disclosing much information other than sofas being involved, in an attempt to create suspense and engage the reader.
The information provided in the fourth and sixth paragraphs presents further details later in the text.
Because he doesn’t want to
The cost of insurance can be quite high especially for life insurance if obtained when one has a medical condition but can at least alleviate anxiety of spouses who worry about their financial security if their partner dies early. because then they can get financial help to pay for mortgages/rent etc. Also, for car insurance, the premiums can be high but if one gets in an accident, especially if one does not have fault, then the cost of repairs and some medical treatment will be paid.
