Read the following passage:With my tummy growling, I approached Beamer. "How about a nice cheeseburger?" I asked.I waited as the screen loaded."Sorry, your cholesterol was a bit high this morning. Here's a chicken salad."I frowned at the food that appeared. I was just starting to think about watching the football game when I was interrupted."Your laundry will be dry in 10 minutes. After you fold it and put it away, you'll need to increase your pedometer readout. Take a walk to the library and back. Your books are due today."I sighed. Looks like no football game today.Which statement best explains how the author conveys the general attitude of humans toward Beamer in the world of the story?A.She conveys an accepting attitude by showing how Beamer improves the quality of life.B.She conveys a playful attitude by creating banter between Beamer and the narrator.C.She conveys an admiring attitude by showing that Beamer is capable of many useful functions.D.She conveys a frustrated attitude by giving Beamer control of minor daily decisions.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which statement primarily appeals to ethos to support the position that wearable fitness trackers can improve people's health?As so much about our bodies is unknown to us throughout the day—such as heart rate and blood sugar levels—it follows that increasing awareness of these factors will give us helpful insights into how to improve our health.Imagine seeing your step count at the end of each day, feeling triumphant when you hit a lofty goal and determined to work harder when you fall short.I have been wearing a pedometer for several months, and knowing how far I am walking each day has brought about an increase in my cardiovascular fitness.Submit

Read the following passage:I looked outside to see another gray, smoggy day. I asked my computer for permission to take a walk, but was denied. It looked as if I'd be staying indoors by myself today. Again. Surprisingly, in the afternoon the computer declared it necessary to obtain fiber and protein. Apparently, food resources had gotten low. I guess I'll get to go outside today after all.How would the author best resolve this situation to create a feeling of amusement?A.The narrator continues taking orders from the computer and later refers to it as "my lord."B.Readers learn that all the characters in this society have similar experiences with computers in their homes.C.Readers learn that the narrator is a dog who sees his owner as an all-powerful computer that runs his life.D.The narrator struggles to dismantle the computer and takes back control of his own life.

Case study:Norman procrastinatesNorman knows he has to start studying for his exam. So he tells himself he first needs to tidy his desk and sort out his books. After that, he tells himself he needs to go to the shop to buy new pencils and an eraser.Once home, he feels tired, so tells himself he needs to sleep for 45 minutes so he can be fresh when he starts studying. He wakes up, and feels hungry. He tells himself he needs to eat well, as his brain needs food! So he makes himself a snack.Then he goes to his desk, determined to study. He opens a book, but then says he must first make a new study plan. He sharpens his pencils ... and then looks for paper to draw up his study plan.I had better SMS my friends to find out which exam is first, he thinks. Two hours later he is still SMSing his friends.'I will start studying just after my favourite soapie, he promises. After watching the soapie, he falls asleep in front of the TV. 'I will start studying tomorrow, he tells himself.Activity 10: Investigate procrastination1. What does procrastination mean?2. Give an example of when you have procrastinated when you weresupposed to study.3. In what way did Norman procrastinate?4. How did Norman waste time?5. Give Norman advice about how he should manage his time better.Time-management guidelinesFollow these guidelines to better manage your time:Always be on time for school.Walk fast when you move between classes, and be on time for the next class.Know how you spend your time.Identify your biggest time-wasters, and then deal with them.Make a study plan.Make to-do lists and keep to them.Avoid procrastinating or putting off doing tasks. If something needs to be done, do it immediately.Be self-disciplined.Follow a daily study schedule.Avoid distractions.• Do at least two to three hours of homework after school, every day.

They are recommendations related to conditioning to improve dietary behavior EXCEPTSelect the correct answer Eat at the same time every day (except when you are not hungry)Eat while you read (leading to you getting hungry every time you read)Always finish everything on the plate.Combine snacks with high energy density with a drink.

Dieters Are Feeling Great!by Virginia VeganKim Fit, the famous woman basketball player, introduced her "Fit Feels Great" diet book three months ago. Thousands of people are already losing weight. "They feel wonderful! This diet is healthy and safe. You don't need to buy special foods. Anyone can use my diet!"David Meals is a 42-year-old businessman. He's doing the "Fit Feels Great" diet. "Before, I only ate a piece of cake for breakfast. Now I understand that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The body needs energy after a long night without any food," he explains. Mr. Meals now eats some bread and some fat-free cottage cheese for breakfast.Rock singer Maxi is doing Kim Fit's diet, too, and she feels terrific. Now, she never eats fried foods. She eats a lot of turkey and chicken; they have less fat than ham and steak. Maxi also doesn't use much salt. "I look ten years younger, don't I?" the superstar says.Who is "I" in: "I look ten years younger ... "?Maxia basketball playerDavid MealsKim Fit