Answer Choices A . At the end of the nineteenth century, the emphasis was on preserving and conserving historic civic buildings rather than on creating new large structures. B. In his influential book Toward a New Architecture, Le Corbusier argued that builders and engineers ought to lead a new revolution in building design. C. Modern architects did not accept the traditional distinction between “fine” architecture and buildings that used ordinary materials and a utilitarian design. D. Architects such as Walter Gropius and Frank Lloyd Wright used new materials like plate glass and steel beams to create buildings that emphasized openness, light, and a feeling of weightlessness . E. Steel construction opened up the possibility of very tall buildings, but these skyscrapers also required new technologies such as elevators and fireproofing. F. Unprotected metal can withstand much more compression than traditional masonry but must be reinforced with terra-cotta tile or the like to combat wind shear. Activity 9.4 4. Directions: An introductory sentence for a brief summary of the passage on Fossil Preservation (See Lesson 7 for the passage) is provided below. Complete the summary by selecting the THREE answer choices that express the most important ideas in the passage. Some sentences do not belong in the summary because they express ideas that are not presented in the passage or are minor ideas in the passage. This question is worth 2 points. The remains of ancient life are amazingly well preserved in the form of fossils.
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Answer Choices A . Environmental characteristics like those present on ocean floors increase the likelihood that plant and animal fossils will occur. B. Fossils are more likely to be preserved in shale deposits than in deposits of clay and silt. C. The shells of organisms can be preserved by processes of chemical precipitation or mineral exchange. D. Freezing enables the soft parts of organisms to survive longer than the hard parts. E . Comparatively few fossils are found in the terrestrial deposits of streams and lakes . F. Thin films of carbon may remain as an indication of soft tissue or actual tissue may be preserved if exposure to bacteria is limited. Reflection • Reflect on your experience with the exercise and think about these questions; note your reflections on separate piece of paper: Which types of questions on the Reading section do you find easiest? Which ones are the most challenging for you? Brainstorm strategies to tackle the challenging questions . For example, if identifying main ideas is difficult, try summarizing each paragraph in your own words to capture its essence. Write down your strategies or reflect on them to strengthen your approach . By applying these techniques, you’ll build greater confidence and improve your performance on the Reading section.
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