1. Some Deaf people can perceive a bit of sound, but it is very difficult to understand specific sounds like speech when there are other sounds going on. Therefore, reducing the signal-to-
noise ratio by turning the volume down on background noise, while increasing it on targeted
sound, is key. Do you ever experience signal-to-noise problems in certain situations? When
do you have trouble hearing someone speaking to you? Do you have ways to turn down the
background sound? To help someone with hearing problems understand what you are
saying, what are ways to change the signal-to-noise ratio to help them hear you?

Read the following conclusion for an essay that claims that extreme sports should be more highly regulated because they are too dangerous: whether it is a high level of physical exertion, or extra doses of the "fear factor," it is common for extreme athletes to beat at the door of fate. it is these people who tempt their own mortality, while curious onlookers wait anxiously for the outcome, who must be protected from themselves. which statement provides the most accurate evaluation of the paragraph? a. the closing statement is unsatisfying b. the passage introduces new evidence. c. the thesis is not restated. d. the style is informal and inconsistent.

Which word in the sentence is the object of the preposition ? scrape the dishes and put them in the sink 1)in 2)them 3)dishes 4)sink

Which of the following factors most consistently contributes to the speaker’s believability? a the age and experience of the speaker b the physical environment in which the speech is delivered c the sincerity, knowledge, and trustworthiness of the speaker d the position of the thesis statement in the speech