100 points and brainliest! ; )
they must be correct and all of them need to be answered! not just one!
i will know if you are wrong too ; )

1) read the conversation.

chairman reed. i’d like to call this meeting to order. mr. hollembeak, your willingness to meet with us today speaks to your openness and integrity in this investigation. i am looking forward to an honest and candid discussion. members of the committee, remember that we will reconvene in a closed session at 2 p. m. today to take a vote. hold your comments and questions until each statement has been read. mrs. louis, begin.

mrs. louis. you, mr. chairman. i begin by referring to my colleague’s november 22nd testimony that the files being discussed were not properly encrypted and that their security may have been compromised. were you aware of this at the time?

mr. hollembeak. i was not aware. based on the findings of an internal review board that i established after my appointment in 2016, i concluded that my department’s security protocol was up to date.

mrs. louis. i understand that you released a report of your findings on february 15th of last year. am i correct?

mr. hollembeak. you are correct.

chairman reed. do you have a copy of this report with you, mr. hollembeak?

mr. hollembeak. i do. i have it here.

chairman reed. submitted for the record, mr. hollembeak’s security report, dated february 15, 2016.

what could mrs. louis do next to be an effective participant in this discussion?

a) ask mr. hollembeak for further details about his findings and report
b) ask mr. hollembeak to read the report aloud and then share his opinion
c) move on to the next topic of conversation to keep the discussion on track
d) challenge the validity of the report by questioning mr. hollembeak’s research methods

2) read the excerpt from a credible source for mirai’s research-based essay on the effects of the declining bee population.

honeybees play a major role in the pollination of produce sold in the united states. without the prolific support of honeybees, the nation’s agricultural economy will suffer losses as great as those in the bee population.

what would be the most effective way for mirai to include this research in her essay?

a) she should quote the first sentence directly, because it contains specific information that would be difficult to restate.
b) she should summarize the first sentence, because it describes the central argument of the essay in straightforward language.
c) she should quote the second sentence directly, because it establishes important supporting evidence in a unique way.
d) she should paraphrase the second sentence, because it presents basic knowledge that does not need to be cited.

3) read the scenario about a formal discussion.

sam is participating in a group discussion about the importance of healthy eating. throughout the discussion, he checks his phone frequently and stares out the window. however, sam is listening to the discussion and will be able to recall details about it later. he even contributes a few ideas, paraphrases for clarity, and asks some questions.

why isn’t sam demonstrating good speaking and listening skills?

a) sam is not taking notes.
b) sam is not asking a lot of questions.
c) sam’s body language does not show engagement.
d) sam is not making connections with prior knowledge.

4) when presenting her point of view in a group discussion, martinique is knowledgeable, acknowledges other viewpoints, and answers questions fully. however, she frequently interrupts other speakers.

what skill must she improve to be a more effective presenter?

a) understanding social cues
b) speaking with more confidence
c) supporting a point of view with facts
d) explaining her point of view to others

5) which phrases in the parentheses give specific details about place? select two options.

a) the grade i earned (in trigonometry) last year required a lot of time and effort.
b) the student council’s goal is (to raise enough money) for the homecoming dance.
c) last week, construction workers began building a new fire station (around the corner).
d) (generous and hardworking), the volunteers built the playground over there.
e) sometime last summer, the fruit stand (down the street) was replaced with a car wash.