In 1958, scientists at the CDC made their first trip overseas. A team went to Southeast Asia to respond to an epidemic of smallpox and cholera. Since then, the CDC has been active throughout the world, following infectious [diseases] such as smallpox, polio, tuberculosis, AIDS, and SARS. *** So where did this killer flu come from? In 2005, researchers at the CDC announced that it had probably started off as a bird flu and then jumped to humans. Does that sound familiar? The Spanish flu is very similar to the bird flu we see today. Some scientists believe it’s the same strain of influenza. What do these two passages have in common? Both mention the Spanish flu. Both mention smallpox. Both mention places the CDC travels to. Both mention diseases the CDC studies.

For years, women’s professional golf was all but ignored. women’s tournaments received very little attention in the sports pages, but all that is changing. golfers like michelle wie are becoming almost as well-known as jordan spieth. the espn television channel covers major women’s tournaments. most impressive of all, the winnings on the women’s tour are getting downright hefty. top money for the recent founders cup in phoenix, arizona,was $225,000. who is michelle wie? what does the word hefty refer to? the national weather service has issued a winter storm warning for loudon and augusta counties beginning at 7: 00 p.m., est, friday, december 12, through 3: 00 a.m., est, sunday, december 14. snowfall of between 4 and 8 inches is predicted. school closings will be announced on channel 10 through the evening. how much snow is the storm likely to produce? what do you think est stands for?

How might an author with the opposite attitude rephrase the following sentence? this historic building is a local treasure, with a distinctive exterior and many antiques and fascinating artwork on the inside. choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. it's a shame this old building hasn't been torn down yet: its ugly design makes it an eyesore, and it is full of rickety furniture and dusty paintings. this building was built over 100 years ago and features a design not seen on many other buildings of the era as well as a large collection of furniture and art. the old man running the antiques shop watched the kids with suspicion, worrying they would not handle his fragile merchandise with proper care. it is vital that we preserve the history of our town by taking care of buildings like this one, with its interesting design and outstanding collection of art and furniture.

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