English Regents Sampler 2010 - Aug 2012

… “The disabled community picked up on it right away,” said Ian Lawless, Colorado 5 regional director and cycling director for Adaptive Adventures.

money (3) family (2) travel (4) politics 6 Thomas Edison’s remark that “a man who has to shout can never tell a lie” emphasizes his (1) patience (3) wit (2) pride (4) envy 7 One conclusion about Thomas Edison that can be made from this account is that he (1) viewed his talent as genius (2) acknowledged his setbacks as adverse (3) considered his deafness as an asset (4) regarded his education as inadequate 8 The tone of the account could be best described as (1) philosophical (3)

… Yet with all its adversity and struggle, the drive-in movie theater has endured.

and line 20 is to (1) provide definitions (2) introduce contrast (3) identify the narrator (4) present direct quotations 18 According to the passage, artists like Tom Petty work with legitimate ticket brokers and venue sites to (1) organize tours (2) protect consumers (3) promote songs (4) increase sales 19 The overall tone of the passage can best be described as (1) fascinated (3) amused (2) confused (4) aggravated 20 A major purpose of the passage is to (1) encourage new

—Helen Keller Optimism, 1903 Guidelines: Be sure to • Provide a valid interpretation of the critical lens that clearly establishes the criteria for analysis • Indicate whether you agree or disagree with the statement as you have interpreted it • Choose two works you have read that you believe best support your opinion • Use the criteria suggested by the critical lens to analyze the works you have chosen • Avoid plot summary.

Books and more books; unused wedding presents and 5 mismatched wine glasses; worn-out stuffed animals and outgrown toys; sheaves of letters; boxes of loose photographs; a landfill of sweaters, shoes, and clothes: the weighty apparatus of four lives.

Read both the introduction and the passage aloud, including the attribution at the end.

ticket brokers and venue sites to (1) organize tours (2) protect consumers (3) promote songs (4) increase sales 19 The overall tone of the passage can best be described as (1) fascinated (3) amused (2) confused (4) aggravated 20 A major purpose of the passage is to (1) encourage new artists (2) attract more fans (3) educate ticket buyers (4) advertise secondary sellers Part 3 (Questions 21–27) Directions: On the following pages read Passage I (an excerpt from a biography

(1) couplet (3) sonnet (2) blank verse (4) free verse 25 The lack of punctuation combined with short lines creates the effect of a (1) runner’s fatigue (3) bird’s flight (2) congested cough (4) vanishing target Short-Response Questions Directions (26–27): Write your responses to question 26 on page 1 of your essay booklet and question 27 on page 2 of your essay booklet.

at some point, the house 10 is coming down, shaken to bits, I suppose, and what we’re banking on is that we’ve chosen the right moment in geologic time, a sweet 15 spot between cataclysms.1 And that’s what Annie and I hope for generally, and what everyone seems to want—some forgettable 20 moment between great wars or typhoons or plagues—to have timed it just right, so we’re in just the right place between what we read about in history 25 books and the moments after which history won’t matter

We put them under tracing paper and rubbed our crayons over them, X-raying 10 the spread of their bones and black, veined catacombs.

27 Choose a specific literary element (e.g., theme, characterization, structure, point of view, etc.) or literary technique (e.g., symbolism, irony, figurative language, etc.) used by one of the authors.

(2) excitement (4) peacefulness 11 In line 12, “The spoils of their hunt” refers to (1) large clams (3) horseshoe crabs (2) colorful rocks (4) beach debris 12 The repetition used in line 16 emphasizes the (1) sand’s power (3) boys’ hopes (2) wind’s speed (4) ocean’s beauty 13 In line 31, “vexed” most nearly means (1) scared (3) embarrassed (2) threatened (4) frustrated 14 The purpose of lines 40 through 42 is to (1) personify the Sun (2) describe the setting (3) characterize

asking a question (2) representing a group (3) suggesting a comparison (4) indicating a substitution 4 According to the speaker, the function of the FDA has been affected by (1) international interdependence (2) financial obligations (3) media pressures (4) changing leadership 5 New technology has affected the FDA by (1) reducing the amount of chemical waste (2) speeding communication with other agencies (3) clarifying goals to be achieved (4) increasing the complexity of products

(for example: theme, characterization, setting, point of view) to develop your analysis • Organize your ideas in a unified and coherent manner • Specify the titles and authors of the literature you choose • Follow the conventions of standard written English The University of the State of New York REGENTS HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH Friday, June 17, 2011 — 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., only A separate answer

He felt confident that once his concept became a reality, people would love the idea of watching movies from inside their automobiles, and he was right.

conclusion illustrates his (1) integrity (3) curiosity (2) intelligence (4) determination 4 Phrases such as “icy, narrow final ridge,” “hacking a line of steps,” and “rounded snow dome” enhance the account by (1) offering reasons for action (2) creating images of the setting (3) suggesting solutions to problems (4) completing ideas about purpose 5 Sir Edmund’s decision to help fund schools for Himalayan people resulted from (1) a conversation with

contrast between (1) season and activity (3) calmness and anger (2) age and experience (4) bravery and fear 10 The actions of the boys in lines 6 and 7 suggest a mood of (1) fear (3) sadness (2) excitement (4) peacefulness 11 In line 12, “The spoils of their hunt” refers to (1) large clams (3) horseshoe crabs (2) colorful rocks (4) beach debris 12 The repetition used in line 16 emphasizes the (1) sand’s power (3) boys’ hopes (2) wind’s speed (4) ocean’s beauty 13 In line 31,

(for example: theme, characterization, setting, point of view) to develop your analysis • Organize your ideas in a unified and coherent manner • Specify the titles and authors of the literature you choose • Follow the conventions of standard written English The University of the State of New York REGENTS HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH Friday, June 17, 2011 — 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., only A separate answer

convey the seriousness of the problem (3) show measures being taken to end malaria (4) describe the symptoms of the disease 17 The passage states that the only sure solution to the malaria problem will be to (1) redesign living spaces (2) increase insecticide use (3) improve farming methods (4) develop an effective vaccine 18 The purpose of the dash in line 48 is to signal (1) an unanswered question (2) a conflict between researchers (3) an important result (4) a change in perspective 19

—Helen Keller Optimism, 1903 Guidelines: Be sure to • Provide a valid interpretation of the critical lens that clearly establishes the criteria for analysis • Indicate whether you agree or disagree with the statement as you have interpreted it • Choose two works you have read that you believe best support your opinion • Use the criteria suggested by the critical lens to analyze the works you have chosen • Avoid plot summary.

dialogue 10 The language of paragraph two creates a sense of the characters’ (1) frustration (3) satisfaction (2) fascination (4) isolation 11 The description of Susan’s movements in lines 17 through 21 indicates that she is (1) reckless (3) frightened (2) courageous (4) encouraged 12 The comparison between the floes and the “spans of open water” (line 19) suggests an increasing (1) pace (3) danger (2) depth (4) excitement 13 The “dark upright using the flatness” (line 27)

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emphasizes the contrast between (1) season and activity (3) calmness and anger (2) age and experience (4) bravery and fear 10 The actions of the boys in lines 6 and 7 suggest a mood of (1) fear (3) sadness (2) excitement (4) peacefulness 11 In line 12, “The spoils of their hunt” refers to (1) large clams (3) horseshoe crabs (2) colorful rocks (4) beach debris 12 The repetition used in line 16 emphasizes the (1) sand’s power (3) boys’ hopes (2) wind’s speed (4) ocean’s beauty 13

26 Write a well-developed paragraph in which you use ideas from both passages to establish a controlling idea about work.

excerpted from “The Bonfire” Monumenta Nipponica: Studies in Japanese Culture, 1970 The Voyagers’ Press 9 The word “But” (line 1) emphasizes the contrast between (1) season and activity (3) calmness and anger (2) age and experience (4) bravery and fear 10 The actions of the boys in lines 6 and 7 suggest a mood of (1) fear (3) sadness (2) excitement (4) peacefulness 11 In line 12, “The spoils of their hunt” refers to (1) large clams (3) horseshoe crabs (2) colorful rocks (4) beach

27 Choose a specific literary element (e.g., theme, characterization, structure, point of view, etc.) or literary technique (e.g., symbolism, irony, figurative language, etc.) used by one of the authors.

13 Lines 15 through 26 are developed primarily through the use of (1) dialogue (3) figurative language (2) flashback (4) vivid details 14 At the end of the passage, how does the narrator feel as he approaches the Worley house?

Reading Comprehension Passage A That night, Susan and I stood on the banks of the river, which was moving blackly with its load of white ice floes.1 The floes were flat on the top and big as the floor of my cabin.

… 30 We arrive just as streams of the September sun break through low clouds and illuminate the tops of the snow-covered peaks.

includes the story of his Everest climb in order to (1) increase audience interest (2) discourage future climbers (3) influence foreign policy (4) establish personal beliefs 2 Sir Edmund’s use of terms such as “oxygen bottles,” “ice ax,” and “crampons” illustrates the (1) scarcity of spare parts (2) need for medical supplies (3) required equipment for climbing (4) lack of communication devices 3 When deciding whether the ice would hold his weight, Sir Edmund states, “There was

imagery to establish both the (1) mood and setting (2) conflict and characters (3) theme and structure (4) tone and dialogue 10 The language of paragraph two creates a sense of the characters’ (1) frustration (3) satisfaction (2) fascination (4) isolation 11 The description of Susan’s movements in lines 17 through 21 indicates that she is (1) reckless (3) frightened (2) courageous (4) encouraged 12 The comparison between the floes and the “spans of open water” (line 19) suggests an

(3) study (2) read (4) linger 17 The author suggests that areas with new shopping centers actually (1) increased their property taxes (2) revitalized their public transportation (3) developed into large townships (4) transformed into recreational centers 18 The author demonstrates that by the 1990s shopping malls had changed the way people (1) define personal space (3) learn new skills (2) spend free time (4) engage in exercise 19 Based on the passage, a reader can infer

with personal safety (3) anxiety to redecorate the room (4) nervousness about neighbors’ opinions 13 The narrator’s passing on the pendant, scrapbook, and doll to her daughter can be seen as (1) selfish (3) educational (2) insulting (4) revealing 14 The conclusion of the passage suggests that the narrator and her mother (1) share common values (2) reach an emotional crisis (3) compete for the child’s affection (4) begin to drift apart Reading Comprehension Passage B …Inspired

In your essay, provide a valid interpretation of the statement, agree or disagree with the statement as you have interpreted it, and support your opinion using specific references to appropriate literary elements from the two works.

If you use any communications device, no matter how briefly, your examination will be invalidated and no score will be calculated for you.

27 Choose a specific literary element (e.g., theme, characterization, structure, point of view, etc.) or literary technique (e.g., symbolism, irony, figurative language, etc.) used by one of the authors.

27 Choose a specific literary element (e.g., theme, characterization, structure, point of view, etc.) or literary technique (e.g., symbolism, irony, figurative language, etc.) used by one of the authors.

(1) order of importance (2) compare and contrast (3) cause and effect (4) question and answer Part 3 (Questions 21–27) Directions: On the following pages read Passage I (an excerpt from a memoir) and Passage II (a poem) about challenges.

(4) peacefulness 11 In line 12, “The spoils of their hunt” refers to (1) large clams (3) horseshoe crabs (2) colorful rocks (4) beach debris 12 The repetition used in line 16 emphasizes the (1) sand’s power (3) boys’ hopes (2) wind’s speed (4) ocean’s beauty 13 In line 31, “vexed” most nearly means (1) scared (3) embarrassed (2) threatened (4) frustrated 14 The purpose of lines 40 through 42 is to (1) personify the Sun (2) describe the setting (3) characterize the narrator

I received it for my bar mitzvah;1 a quarter century later I can, in my mind, fingernail the button just one click to set the alarm hand—not too far, or I’ll change the time—and pull out the other, obliquely positioned button to turn on the alarm.

—Helen Keller Optimism, 1903 Guidelines: Be sure to • Provide a valid interpretation of the critical lens that clearly establishes the criteria for analysis • Indicate whether you agree or disagree with the statement as you have interpreted it • Choose two works you have read that you believe best support your opinion • Use the criteria suggested by the critical lens to analyze the works you have chosen • Avoid plot summary.

gate’” to emphasize that the FDA must (1) improve domestic economic conditions (2) limit shipment of all imported products (3) monitor the entire production process (4) standardize delivery of medical services 7 The speaker’s main purpose is to (1) inform the listener about his agency’s function (2) persuade the listener to eat safer food (3) entertain the listener with personal anecdotes (4) encourage the listener to study FDA regulations 8 What is the predominant organizational pattern

Marconi’s Dream, 2002 Texas Review Press 9 In lines 4 and 5, the narrator describes Pillar City primarily by using (1) alliteration (3) personification (2) onomatopoeia (4) simile 10 The narrator’s reaction to Pillar City could best be described as (1) resentment (3) suspicion (2) disappointment (4) indifference 11 A clue to the narrator’s need for directions was most probably his (1) damaged pickup truck (2) empty gas tank (3) open road map (4) mud-splattered tires 12 Why

Part 4 Question 28 Your Task: Write a critical essay in which you discuss two works of literature you have read from the particular perspective of the statement that is provided for you in the Critical Lens.

27 Choose a specific literary element (e.g., theme, characterization, structure, point of view, etc.) or literary technique (e.g., symbolism, irony, figurative language, etc.) used by one of the authors.

be ‘guardians at the gate’” to emphasize that the FDA must (1) improve domestic economic conditions (2) limit shipment of all imported products (3) monitor the entire production process (4) standardize delivery of medical services 7 The speaker’s main purpose is to (1) inform the listener about his agency’s function (2) persuade the listener to eat safer food (3) entertain the listener with personal anecdotes (4) encourage the listener to study FDA regulations 8 What is the predominant

There is a bit of a learning curve with this type, but many riders prefer this type because they have a feel similar to monoskiing.3 They’re used primarily, but 40 not exclusively, by people with lower-level disabilities.

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Administrators feel that school 40 breakfast plays an important role in their 40%–50% decline in discipline referrals.

spaces (2) increase insecticide use (3) improve farming methods (4) develop an effective vaccine 18 The purpose of the dash in line 48 is to signal (1) an unanswered question (2) a conflict between researchers (3) an important result (4) a change in perspective 19 The tone at the end of the passage can best be described as (1) hopeful (3) humorous (2) angry (4) frustrated 20 The ideas in the passage are supported primarily through the use of (1) claim and counterclaim (2) rhetorical

increase insecticide use (3) improve farming methods (4) develop an effective vaccine 18 The purpose of the dash in line 48 is to signal (1) an unanswered question (2) a conflict between researchers (3) an important result (4) a change in perspective 19 The tone at the end of the passage can best be described as (1) hopeful (3) humorous (2) angry (4) frustrated 20 The ideas in the passage are supported primarily through the use of (1) claim and counterclaim (2) rhetorical questions

I want to be with people who submerge in the task, who go into the fields to harvest and work in a row and pass the bags along, 15 who stand in the line and haul in their places, who are not parlor generals and field deserters but move in a common rhythm when the food must come in or the fire be put out.

He started to spin, beautifully, rhythmically and with a fine nimble hand.

I can still see the schematic four-gear diagram on the head of the stick shift and feel the knob—and the worn transmission of the gears—in my right hand.

27 Choose a specific literary element (e.g., theme, characterization, structure, point of view, etc.) or literary technique (e.g., symbolism, irony, figurative language, etc.) used by one of the authors.

27 Choose a specific literary element (e.g., theme, characterization, structure, point of view, etc.) or literary technique (e.g., symbolism, irony, figurative language, etc.) used by one of the authors.

27 Choose a specific literary element (e.g., theme, characterization, structure, point of view, etc.) or literary technique (e.g., symbolism, irony, figurative language, etc.) used by one of the authors.

women (3) enforce treaties (2) promote commerce (4) supply troops 6 According to the account, the comparison of Abigail Adams to a “guiding planet around which all revolved” suggests her ability to (1) isolate individuals (2) encourage conformity (3) initiate action (4) criticize others 7 In recognizing that she was a “woman in a man’s world,” Abigail Adams reveals her (1) desire for fame (3) sense of humor (2) financial ability (4) political awareness 8 The speaker’s tone