Indicate whether each of the following is a characteristic of American realism mentioned i

This question is worth 3 points.

Answer Choices

1. Demonstrates self-awareness

2. Has prohibitive costs

3. Focuses on specific tasks

4. Doesn't currently exist

5. May one day displace humans

6. Includes programs such as grammar checkers

7. Is difficult to test

THE UNIFORMITY OF GOODS

Starting in the nineteenth century, there was a movement toward uniformity in American production. Manufacturers tried to provide a common material experience so that all Americans could enjoy goods that were similar in style, quality, and price. Manufacturers expanded their production capabilities to regularize production and produce nearly uniform. goods. The uniformity of products, or the belief that products were similar even when they were not, generally satisfied customers. Uniformity was achieved in several ways: through machine-based production, the identification of product type, the creation of brand names, and the establishment of standard sizes.

Now cover the passage and listen to the recording. When you hear the question, begin preparing your response.

The professor discusses the history of the clothing industry. Explain how this industry contributed to the uniformity of goods.

"Success"

Listen for a question that asks your opinion about a familiar topic.

Question

Some people believe that the best way to succeed is to set goals and work hard to achieve them. Other people think that hard work is not as important as good luck. Which point of view do you think is true and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

Preparation Time:15 seconds

Preparation Time:45 seconds

fuels have come to be regarded as rather dubious materials, ones that are useful and commonplace yet also to blame for some of the ecological problems that we are facing in the twenty-first century. Fortunately, there is a solution within reach: biopolymers, which are analogous to conventional plastics but superior in several ways.

One of the greatest advantages of biopolymers is their biodegradability. Biodegradation refers to the biological process by which the activity of microorganisms causes an organic material to degrade. In terms of biopolymers, what this means is that while conventional plastics pile up in landfills and litter our streets and parks, biopolymers disintegrate easily over time, turning into carbon dioxide, methane, and other compounds, and therefore contributing less pollution to the environment than traditional plastics.

There are other environmental benefits of biopolymers as well. Foremost among them is their suitability for sustainable use. Biopolymers can meet the world's need for a plastic material and do so in a way that does not jeopardize future generations' natural resources. This is because biopolymers are manufactured from products like potatoes, corn, and wheat--commodities that are renewable, unlike fossil fuels.

Already, biopolymers are being produced on a large scale as replacements for conventional plastics and have proven to be just as sturdy. For example, in the construction industry, biopolymers have found numerous applications and in fact are sometimes preferred over synthetic plastics because of their unique properties. Some of the important construction- related functions biopolymers perform. include water retention, thinning effects, and set acceleration. In addition, biopolymers can be found in food and beverage containers, packaging materials, textiles, and paper products. New research into biopolymers is also exploring ways that these special plastics can be processed to produce new materials.

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[R]ESPONSE

TOEFL Writing

Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they cast doubts on the points made in the reading passage.

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ory that they describe．TWO of the answer choices will NOT be used．This question is worth 4 points. Answer Choices

A．Inside this structure is a permanent record of everything you have learned.

B．It reflects sensory perceptions that occur before data are stored permanently.

C．Information is held here just long enough to be recognized.

D．It plays an influential role in the entire information processing system.

E．Information here affects how you interpret your perceptions.

F．This structure holds information that you are currently using.

G．It perceives a stimulus and sends it to the brain's sensory register.

H．Seven unrelated bits of information can be kept here for about twenty seconds.

I．It stores memories of personal experiences and factual knowledge.

Short-term Memory

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Long-term Memory

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d support your opinion on a topic. Your essay will be scored on the quality of your writing, including how well you organize and develop your ideas and how well you use language to express your ideas. Typically, an effective essay will have a minimum of 300 words.

Read the question below and make any notes that will help you plan your response. Then begin writing your essay.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

The government should require all young adults to perform. some kind of national service, such as military service or social work.

Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

king maple syrup. Click in the correct box for each phrase.

"Excused Absence"

Read a short passage and listen to a talk on the same topic.

Reading Time:45 seconds

Policy for Excused Absence

You may request an excused absence once per semester without explanation. Just e-mail me and specify the date that you will be absent from class. If you plan to be absent on the day of a test or an exam, however, you must provide an explanation and make arrangements for a makeup test or exam. Please see me in my office for an excused absence from a test or exam. If you must be absent for more than one session, your grade may be affected. Your grade may be lowered one letter for each additional absence after the excused absence.

Now listen to a student who is talking with friends about the policy.

Question

The student expresses his opinion of the professor's policy for excused absences. Report his opinion and explain the reasons that he gives for having that opinion.

Preparation Time:30 seconds

Recording Time:60 seconds

Narrator

Now read the passage about The 8-Armed Einstein. You have 45 seconds to read the passage. Begin reading now.

Narrator

Now listen to a lecture on this topic in an ecology class. Then you will hear the lecture.

al vacation for you. Include details and examples in your explanation.