16 He’s quick as a river. What is the most likely reason the poet uses a simile in this line?
D To evoke rapid, smooth movement
11 The problem-and-solution organizational pattern in paragraphs 7 through 11 of the excerpt from “Cool Jobs: Sports Science” supports the topic by —
D illustrating how science helps gymnasts make adjustments to land successfully
12 What is the controlling idea of the excerpt from “Cool Jobs: Sports Science”?
B Science helps gymnasts and other athletes improve performance.
17 Which theme about sports is found in BOTH the excerpt from “Cool Jobs: Sports Science” and the poem “Adventure in the City”?
A Great skill is required for superb results.
18 What do these lines suggest about a DIFFERENCE between gymnastics in the excerpt from “Cool Jobs: Sports Science” and parkour in the poem
D They suggest that parkour athletes do not rely on science the way gymnasts do.
19. The author of the article “Cool Jobs: Sports Science” and the poet of “Adventure in the City” BOTH suggest that sports —
D can be thrilling to everyone involved
