The roots of aviation are firmly based on curiosity. Where would we be today had it not been for the dreams of Leonardo da Vinci, the Wright Brothers, and Igor Sikorsky? They all were infatuated with flight, a curiosity that led to the origins of aviation. The development of aviation is a story of human imagination, innovation, and perseverance. But it is also a story of many setbacks, fatalities, and lessons learned. Today, we continue to learn and investigate the limits of aviation. We've been to the moon, and soon beyond. Our curiosity will continue to drive us to search for the next challenge. However, curiosity can also have catastrophic consequences. Despite over 100 years of aviation practice, we still see accidents that are caused by impaired judgment formed from curious behavior. New pilots commonly seek to determine the limits of their ability as well as the limits of the aircraft. Unfortunately, too often this leads to mishaps with deadly results. Inquisitive behavior must be harnessed and displayed within personal and material limits. Deadly curiosity may not seem as obvious to some as it is to others. Simple thoughts such as, "Is visibility really as bad as what the ATIS is reporting?" or "Does the 20-minute fuel light really indicate only 20 minutes' worth of fuel?" can lead to poor decisions and disastrous outcomes. Some aviators blatantly violate rules and aircraft limitations without thinking through the consequences. "What indications and change in flight characteristics will I see if I fly this helicopter above its maximum gross weight?" or "I've heard this helicopter can do aerobatic flight. Why is it prohibited?" are examples of extremely harmful curiosity. Even more astounding is some pilots ignoring the fact that the damage potentially done to the aircraft will probably manifest later in the aircraft's life, affecting other crews. Spontaneous excursions in aviation can be deadly. Curiosity is natural and promotes learning. Airmen should abide by established procedures until proper and complete hazard assessment and risk management can be completed. Which of these statements most closely matches the theme of this passage?  

A. Fortune favors the bold.

B. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

C. Curiosity killed the cat.

D. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

Answer Explanation:

Curiosity killed the cat as it is a proverb used to warn about the dangers of unnecessary investigations or experimentation.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

Q #1: The next two questions are based on the following statements. Lisa Grant: "School should make students wear uniforms. Everyone would look the same. Students would be able to respect each other based on their ideas and character because they would no longer be judge by their appearance." Joe Smith. "Students should not have to wear uniforms: Clothing is an important part of self expression. Taking away that method of expression is suppressing that student's rights." ... What is one idea that the students above seem to agree on, based on their statements?

A. Students should be allowed to express themselves through apparel.

B. Schools should give students a certain amount of respect.

C. Students should focus more on school than on appearence

D. Schools would violate students basic rights by enforcing a dress code.

Answer Explanation

Choice A: Students should be allowed to express themselves through apparel.

Both Lisa Grant and Joe Smith express their views on student uniforms, with Lisa arguing for uniforms to promote equality and respect based on character, and Joe arguing against uniforms to protect students' right to self-expression through clothing. This indicates that they both agree on the idea that students should be allowed to express themselves through their apparel.
Q #2: The Bermuda Triangle The area known as the Bermuda Triangle has become such a part of popular culture that it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. The interest first began when five Navy planes vanished in 1945, officially resulting from "causes or reasons unknown." The explanations about other accidents in the Triangle range from the scientific to the supernatural. Researchers have never been able to find anything truly mysterious about what happens in the Bermuda Triangle if there even is a Bermuda Triangle. What is more one of the biggest challenges in considering the phenomenon is deciding how much area actually represents the Bermuda Triangle. Most consider the Triangle to stretch from Miami out to Puerto Rico and to include the island of Bermuda. Others expand the area to include all of the Caribbean islands and to extend eastward as far as the Azores, which are closer to Europe than they are to North America. The problem with having a larger Bermuda Triangle is it increase the odds of accidents. There is near-constant travel, by ship and plane, across the Atlantic, and accidents are expected to occur. In fact, the Bermuda Triangle happens to fall within one of the busiest navigational regions in the world, and the reality of greater activity creates the possibility for more to go wrong. Shipping records suggest that there is not a greater than average loss of vessels within the Bermuda Triangle, and many researchers have argued that the reputation of the Triangle makes any accident seem out of the ordinary. In fact, most accidents fall within the expected margin of error. The increase in ships from East Asia no doubt contributes to an increase in accidents. And as for the story of the Navy planes that disappeared within the Triangle, many researchers now conclude that it was the result of mistakes on the part of the pilot who were flying into storm clouds and simply got lost.   Which of the following describes this type of writing?

A. Narrative

B. Persuasive

C. Expository

D. Technical

Answer Explanation

Expository because the writing is explained based on facts.
Q #3: Which of the following is a primary source of information?

A. A speech that refers to an event

B. A photograph taken at an event

C. A textbook description of an event

D. A newspaper article about an event

Answer Explanation

A primary source of information is an original, firsthand source that provides direct evidence about an event or topic.

Photographs taken at an event capture a direct visual record of that event, making them a primary source of information. The other options may refer to or describe an event but are not the original sources themselves.
Q #4: The Bermuda Triangle The area known as the Bermuda Triangle has become such a part of popular culture that it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. The interest first began when five Navy planes vanished in 1945, officially resulting from "causes or reasons unknown." The explanations about other accidents in the Triangle range from the scientific to the supernatural. Researchers have never been able to find anything truly mysterious about what happens in the Bermuda Triangle, if there even is a Bermuda Triangle. What is more one of the biggest challenges in considering the phenomenon is deciding how much area actually represents the Bermuda Triangle. Most consider the Triangle to stretch from Miami out to Puerto Rico and to include the island of Bermuda. Others expand the area to include all of the Caribbean islands and to extend eastward as far as the Azores, which are closer to Europe than they are to North America. The problem with having a larger Bermuda Triangle is it increase the odds of accidents. There is near-constant travel, by ship and plane, across the Atlantic, and accidents are expected to occur. In fact, the Bermuda Triangle happens to fall within one of the busiest navigational regions in the world, and the reality of greater activity creates the possibility for more to go wrong. Shipping records suggest that there is not a greater than average loss of vessels within the Bermuda Triangle, and many researchers have argued that the reputation of the Triangle makes any accident seem out of the ordinary. In fact, most accidents fall within the expected margin of error. The increase in ships from East Asia no doubt contributes to an increase in accidents. And as for the story of the Navy planes that disappeared within the Triangle, many researchers now conclude that it was the result of mistakes on the part of the pilot who were flying into storm clouds and simply got lost. Which of the following represents an opinion statement on the part of the author?

A. The thing with having a larger Bermuda Triangle is that it increases the odds of accidents.

B. The area known as the Bermuda Triangle has become such a part of popular culture that it can be difficult to sort through the myth and locate the truth.

C. The increase in ships from East Asia no doubt contributes to an increase in accidents.

D. Most consider the Triangle to stretch from Miami to Puerto Rico and include the island of Bermuda.
Answer Explanation

Choice C is an opinion statement because it expresses the author's opinion that an increase in ships from East Asia contributes to the increase in accidents within the Bermuda Triangle. It presents a subjective view on the cause of accidents in the region.

Choice A: "The problem with having a larger Bermuda Triangle is that it increases the odds of accidents."
- This choice is not an opinion statement. It presents a cause-and-effect relationship between the size of the Bermuda Triangle and the likelihood of accidents. It's a statement of fact or logical deduction, rather than expressing the author's opinion.
Choice B: "The area known as the Bermuda Triangle has become such a part of popular culture that it can be difficult to sort through the myth and locate the truth."
- This choice is not an opinion statement either. It acknowledges the difficulty in distinguishing myth from truth in the context of the Bermuda Triangle but does not express the author's personal opinion.
Choice D: "Most consider the Triangle to stretch from Miami to Puerto Rico and include the island of Bermuda."
- This choice is also not an opinion statement. It provides information about the commonly accepted geographical boundaries of the Bermuda Triangle based on general consensus, but it does not reflect the author's opinion.
Q #5: Car Owner's Manual: Table of Contents: Chapter I: Vehicle Instruments Chapter II: Safety Options Chapter III: Audio, Climate, and Voice Controls Chapter IV: Pre-Driving and Driving Chapter V: Routine Maintenance Chapter VI: Emergencies Chapter VII: Consumer Resources To which chapter should Regina turn if she needs to locate information about adjusting the air conditioning in the vehicle?

A. II

B. III

C. IV

D. I

Answer Explanation

Chapter III - Audio, Climate, and Voice Controls
Q #6: The day began when my watch beeped at 4:30 a.m. The alarm was supposed to sound at 7:30, but I had forgotten to change the time back to my time zone after my last business trip in Boston. It was a struggle to stay awake for everything I needed to get done. First, I groggily showered, washed my hair, and blow dried it. Then, I kept yawning while I got dressed, but before I got dressed I had to iron my silky blouse. Next, I finally got to have my hot coffee while I styled my hair and put on my makeup. Finally, I was wide awake and at my bus stop ten minutes early so I could arrive at my audition on time.   Which of the following logical conclusions can be made about the protagonist in this passage?

A. She normally gets up at 4:30 a.m. every morning

B. She is a professional performer

C. She does not like the taste of coffee

D. She lives in Boston

Answer Explanation

She is a professional performer as she went to the bus stop ten minutes earlier so as she could arrive to her audition on time.
Q #7: Student often vacillate between speech topics when given too much time to make a decision.   Which of the following is the meaning of the word "vacillate" as used in the sentence above?

A. To speak sarcastically

B. To worry about something

C. To be unable to choose

D. To think hard about a topic

Answer Explanation

'To be unable to choose' is correct.
Q #8: "Yo Ho, a Pirate's Book For Me" Book Review by Stephen Davidson from the online blog Popular Reads   In the 17th century, there were people who called the sea home and sought extraordinary adventures. These people were called pirates. Pirates, or privateers as they were sometimes called, have long been a part of popular culture in the 21st century in books, television shows, plays, and movies. With so many pieces of media about pirates, one would not think that anything else would be needed. That would be a mistaken belief.Pirates: A Swashbuckling History by Grace O'Malley Teach, a popular fiction writer, is a wonderful addition to the popular fiction on pirates. She brings a fresh take on mythology from the world of piracy. Each chapter of this 168 page book is dedicated to a famous (or possibly infamous) pirate from history, from the dreaded Blackbeard to the fierce Mary Reed. As she explores these legends with her vivid writing style, it is like the pirates leap from the pages of the book and begin battling in right in front of my eyes. In addition to her excellent writing bringing the stories to life, artistic representations of each of the pirates has been created for this book by up and coming illustrator Edward Teach, the author's brother, who just began a comic series about British history.Some of the content can get a little graphic in its violence, which is what we should really all expect from a book about pirates. However, I believe that this book is the perfect present for the young children that haven't yet found a love of reading. I would also recommend this as a fun read when relaxing on a boat or by the beach to really get in the mindset of piracy and adventure. No matter where this book is read, I can guarantee that this is a purchase is worth it!   "Yo Ho, a Pirate's Book For Me" "A Bottle of Disappointment"Book Review by Sue James from the journal History and LiteraturePirates: A Swashbuckling History by Grace O'Malley Teach is the worst anthology of pirate tales I've ever read. Ms. Teach tends to overemphasize and sensationalize the legends at the expense of real pirate history. This is just another pointless pop culture filler riding the coattails of far superior works on piracy. I would recommend finding a better book than this one.   After reading the review above, which is about the same book as the passage, which of the following comparison statements is true?

A. The author of "A Bottle of Disappointment" found this book more entertaining than the author of "Yo Ho, a Pirate's Book For Me."

B. The author of "A Bottle of Disappointment" liked the book less than the author of "Yo Ho, a Pirate's Book For Me."

C. The author of "A Bottle of Disappointment" believes that the book offers a reliable insight into the history of piracy while the author of "Yo Ho, a Pirate's Book For Me" does not

D. The author of "A Bottle of Disappointment" believes that people should read this book while the author of "Yo Ho, a Pirate's Book For Me" does not

Answer Explanation

The author of "A Bottle of Disappointment" liked the book less than the author of "Yo Ho, a Pirate's Book For Me."
Q #9: Car Owner's Manual: Table of Contents: Chapter I: Vehicle Instruments Chapter II: Safety Options Chapter III: Audio, Climate, and Voice Controls Chapter IV: Pre-Driving and Driving Chapter V: Routine Maintenance Chapter VI: Emergencies Chapter VII: Consumer Resources   To which chapter should Regina turn if she needs to find out what to do if the car begins overheating?  

A. II

B. III

C. IV

D. VI

Answer Explanation
Q #10: The following is an excerpt from a letter written by a woman in the 1930s in the Midwest to her relatives on the East Coast about the Dust Bowl:The dust has been mighty fierce. We have to keep the doors and windows shut tight, but the dirt gets right on through. When we open the door to that whirling dust, we are glad enough to run back inside with the soot all covering everything. We have to eat quick before the dirt settles on our food. You can't even see the lights in the house if you're outside it. One morning, so restless of the inside for days, I took a walk, and when I turned back I couldn't see the house. I knew the direction, so I kept on, and was close before I could see its outline. It sure made me feel lonely.   What information could someone writing a research paper about the Dust Bowl find in this letter?

A. Information about how people felt during the storms

B. Details about the amount of dust that entered people's homes

C. Information about the duration of the Dust Bowl

D. Details about how to avoid the dust storms

Answer Explanation

Information about how people felt during the storms as they had to keep doors and windows lock, they also had to eat quickly before dust settled on their food it sure made them feel lonely.

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