In which position—[1], [2], [3], or [4]—should this sentence be added to this section of paragraph B? Internal political and economic problems forced the Soviet government to shift its priorities away from the Space Race.(1) While the Soviets were the first to launch an astronaut into outer space (Yuri Gagarin in 1961), the Americans were the first to land men on the moon (Armstrong and Aldrin in 1969).(2)  By the end of the next decade, however, the Soviets had become unable to compete with the Americans.(3)  Some argue that, without any competition, the Americans lost interest. (4)

[I] Over a century after his death, van Gogh remains extremely popular. His story – of a man who resisted materialism and greed, who was alone and unappreciated – gives people something they need. We find pieces of ourselves in him. This may also explain the high prices paid for van Gogh’s work. His Portrait of Dr. Gachet sold in 1990 for more than $80 million to a Japanese businessman, breaking the world record for a painting. Many of his other works have also sold for millions. Of course, people are buying great art when they purchase one of van Gogh’s paintings, but they are also buying a piece of his story, which, like his work, will live on forever. According to paragraph I, why is van Gogh still popular? a. Many people in the 1850s lived lives that were similar to van Gogh’s. b. His Portrait of Dr. Gachet broke the world record for the price of a painting. c. His artwork is extremely expensive, and is highly sought after in the art world. d. People can relate to the struggles he faced during his life

According to the billionaire space pioneers, who will be responsible for the future of space travel? a. governments b. other entrepreneurs c. space tourists d. start-up companies

In the new reading, the writer presented 2 reasons why humans may return to the moon soon. What are the 2 reasons? Which one do you think is a stronger reason?  Write a paragraph. In your paragraph: 1. include the 2 reasons 2. give your opinion in 1 sentence telling which one is stronger3. support your opinion with your own ideas4. support your opinion with information from the new reading in your own words.  Write at least 4 sentences. 

[D] For centuries, economics has driven exploration. A thousand years ago, merchants risked the dangers of the Silk Road to reach the markets of China. In the 15th century, European ships traveled to new worlds, searching less for knowledge than for gold and spices. “Historically, the driver has always been the search for resources,” explains investor Peter Diamandis. If you want people to explore space, he says, create an economic incentive. Which opinion would Peter Diamandis most closely agree with? a. The Silk Road through Central Asia connected China with the Mediterranean. b. Renaissance explorers were rewarded with gold and spices. c. NASA should devote more economic resources to renovating the shuttle. d. Money is the main thing that will motivate people to explore space.

According to the writer, why did the United States not have enough money to continue to support space exploration in the 1970s? a. Too much money was spent competing with the Soviet Union in the Space Race. b. Money had to be used to solve internal political and economic problems instead. c. A lot of money was lost during the oil crisis of 1973. d. Too much money was spent during the Apollo missions.

Which of the following is the correct definition for bipolar I disorder?

Which of the following medications is a melatonin agonist?

Which of the following antipsychotics is contraindicated in asthma?

I will remember to submit my test for Honorlock to confirm completion of my exam at the end of my test.