Question 1 Refer to your Expeditions in Reading book for a complete version of this text.

Part A

The author’s purpose in “Solar-Powered Public Buildings? Not So Fast, California!” is to explain why the suggestion to power all of California’s public buildings with solar energy is flawed.

How effective is the author in achieving this purpose?

ineffective, because the author relies only on personal opinions rather than facts to point out problems with solar power

effective, because the author shows that less than half of California’s energy supply comes from solar power

effective, because the author reveals the significant costs of readying California’s public buildings to run on solar power

ineffective, because the author supports the opposing viewpoint by introducing the idea that solar power is popular
Question 2
Part B

Which evidence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

“Right now, California generates quite a bit of solar electricity. In March of 2017, there were days when 40 percent of the state’s electricity came from solar energy (Franz).”

“It’s time to wake up. Admit that powering California’s public buildings with solar energy will be too expensive. Acknowledge that the state already makes more solar electricity than it can use. Accept that just because an idea is popular does not also make it good.”

“For many, the idea of solar power is like a dream. It’s exciting. It’s modern. It’s hugely popular. In fact, a Harvard professor conducted a 12-year study on how the public viewed solar energy. He found that 9 out of 10 people want the use of solar energy to rise (McMahon).”

“Further, the estimate does not include the cost of rewiring old buildings. It does not factor in the expenses that come with updating them to handle new technology. In some cases, roofs will need to be replaced so they can support solar panels. In others, trees will have to be cut down so they don’t keep the sunlight from reaching the panels.”

the answer is c because info security should not use them for code

i have learned a great many things from participating in varsity football. it has changed my entire outlook on and attitude toward life. before my freshman year at [high-school], i was shy, had low self-esteem and turned away from seemingly impossible challenges. football has altered all of these qualities. on the first day of freshman practice, the team warmed up with a game of touch football. the players were split up and the game began. however, during the game, i noticed that i didn't run as hard as i could, nor did i try to evade my defender and get open. the fact of the matter is that i really did not want to be thrown the ball. i didn't want to be the one at fault if i dropped the ball and the play didn't succeed. i did not want the responsibility of the team because i was too afraid of making a mistake. that aspect of my character led the first years of my high school life. i refrained from asking questions in class, afraid they might be considered too stupid or dumb by my classmates. all the while, i went to practice and everyday, i went home physically and mentally exhausted.

yet my apprehension prevailed as i continued to fear getting put in the game in case another player was injured. i was still afraid of making mistakes and getting blamed by screaming coaches and angry teammates. sometimes these fears came true. during my sophomore season, my position at backup guard led me to play in the varsity games on many occasions. on such occasions, i often made mistakes. most of the time the mistakes were not significant; they rarely changed the outcome of a play. yet i received a thorough verbal lashing at practice for the mistakes i had made. these occurrences only compounded my fears of playing. however, i did not always make mistakes. sometimes i made great plays, for which i was congratulated. now, as i dawn on my senior year of football and am faced with two starting positions, i feel like a changed person.

over the years, playing football has taught me what it takes to succeed. from months of tough practices, i have gained a hard work ethic. from my coaches and fellow teammates, i have learned to work well with others in a group, as it is necessary to cooperate with teammates on the playing field. but most important, i have also gained self-confidence. if i fail, it doesn't matter if they mock or ridicule me; i'll just try again and do it better. i realize that it is necessary to risk failure in order to gain success. the coaches have always said before games that nothing is impossible; i know that now. now, i welcome the challenge. whether i succeed or fail is irrelevant; it is only important that i have tried and tested myself.

the topic of this essay is how the applicant has matured and changed since his freshman year. he focuses on football. one of the strengths of this essay is that it is well organized. the applicant clearly put time into the structure and planning of this essay. he uses the platform of football to discuss and demonstrate his personal growth and development through the high school years. what he could have done better was spend more time describing himself after he made improvements. as it is, he only tells us about his newfound confidence and drive. this essay would have been stronger had he actually shown us, perhaps by including a story or describing an event where his confidence made a difference

explanation:

they used personification to make the truck seem mean and violent.

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