Among the first females awarded a degree from Oxford University, Dorothy L. Sayers proved to be one of the most versatile writers in post-war England. Sayers was born in 1893, the only child of an Anglican chaplain, and she received an unexpectedly good education at home. For instance, her study of Latin commenced when she was only six years old. She entered Oxford in 1912, at a time when the university was not granting degrees to women. By 1920, this policy had changed, and Sayers received her degree in medieval literature and modern languages after finishing university. That same year, she also received a master of arts degree. Sayers's first foray into published writing was a collection of poetry released in 1916. Within a few years, she began work on the detective novels and short stories that would make her famous, due to the creation of the foppish, mystery-solving aristocrat Lord Peter Wimsey. Sayers also wrote short story mysteries about the character Montague Egg. In spite of her success as a mystery writer, Sayers continued to balance popular fiction with academic work; her translation of Dante's Inferno gained her respect for her ability to convey the poetry in English while still remaining true to the Italian terza rima. She also composed a series of twelve plays about the life of Christ, and wrote several essays about education and feminism. In her middle age, Dorothy L. Sayers published several works of Christian apologetics, one of which was so well- received that the archbishop of Canterbury attempted to present her with a doctorate of divinity. Sayers, for reasons known only to her, declined. Which of the following sentences is the best summary of the passage?

A. Among the first females awarded a degree from Oxford University, Dorothy L. Sayers proved to be one of the most versatile writers in post-war England.

B. Sayers was born in 1893, the only child of an Anglican chaplain, and she received an unexpectedly good education at home.

C. Within a few years, she began work on the detective novels and short stories that would make her famous, due to the creation of the foppish, mystery-solving aristocrat Lord Peter Wimsey.

D. In her middle age, Dorothy L. Sayers published several works of Christian apologetics, one of which was so well-received that the archbishop of Canterbury attempted to present her with a doctorate of divinity.

Answer Explanation:

Among the first females awarded a degree from Oxford University, Dorothy L. Sayers proved to be one of the most versatile writers in post-war England is the best summary as it entails her achievement and contribution in the writing world.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.

Q #1: 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 #2: 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.
Q #3: 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.

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