Read the passage.

First Steps

THE LANDING

As the lander hit, Maria drew a jagged breath, and her chest muscles clenched tight with anxiety. Captain Curran, the group leader, turned around and smiled at Maria and her five friends.

“All right,” he said with forced joviality. “Who wants to be the first of the generations born in space to set foot on a real planet?”

Maria waited for someone else to speak or raise their hand. Next to her, Allen just stared at the floor of the lander muttering, “Not me, not me.”

She glanced at Lily, who Maria had always known to be fearless, but Lily bit her lip and turned away. Javier looked positively gray, and the twins buried their faces in their hands. Someone would have to be first. Maria closed her eyes and took a few meditative breaths, waiting for someone else to volunteer, but the lander was silent.

FINDING COURAGE

The radio crackled to life. “Lander one, this is Mothership, do you copy?”

“Yes,” Captain Curran answered. “We’ve landed safely and are waiting to exit the lander, but there’s just a little…disagreement…over which pioneer wants to be the first to set foot on our new home.”

“Tell them there’s plenty for everyone to see, and they’re going to love it out there,” the voice on the radio responded. “I wish it were me instead of you; I miss the feel of real air on my face.”

Captain Curran flipped off the microphone. “You six have lived your entire lives in space, and it’s a great privilege to be the first of your generation to see a new planet. The others are watching; if you’re afraid, they’ll be afraid. Can’t any of you find the courage to set an example?”

Maria shifted uncomfortably in her seat and thought of her parents; they had traveled across the galaxy to find their family a new home, with clean air and good soil, and she knew this planet was for them. “I’ll do it, Captain,” she mumbled as she slipped out of her harness and rose out of her seat. Maria couldn’t shake the feeling of trepidation as she stood and watched the doors of the lander slide open.

A NEW WORLD

A burst of air hit Maria in the face. She scrunched up her nose as an unfamiliar assortment of odors hit her nostrils. Some smelled sweet, some disgusting, and some were just strange. There were never strange smells on the ship; everything was always the same there. What was it going to be like to live where things changed? The rest of the children gathered around the opening as she climbed down the ladder, and Maria tried to smile as she met their worried eyes. Then, suddenly, something crunched underneath her boots; she was standing on the surface of the planet, and it felt nothing like the smooth metallic halls that she’d known all her life.

Without letting go of the ladder, she turned around to look at the world around the lander. The soil was full of shapes and textures; there were some small, grainy pieces, then larger clumps that she could break with the toe of her boot. One piece was hard and smooth, and she let go of the ladder to pick it up. “Captain,” she called, “I think I’ve found a rock!”

The air was moving, and long, thin, green things bowed and danced. “Grasses,” Maria whispered to herself, remembering the videos in her science lessons. She let go of the ladder and took soft, slow steps and realized her arms and legs felt like they were full of lead. “Natural gravity,” she whispered to herself. She started to walk a little more quickly, getting used to the new sensation. She was doing what others had previously thought impossible—taking steps on a new world.

A creature with gossamer wings landed on her nose, and she crossed her eyes trying to get a good look at it. Something small and furry scurried across her feet as she spun in a slow circle. Inspired, she ran as fast as she could across the foreign soil; she’d never seen somewhere so big, and it was thrilling. Suddenly, a deep, low sound echoed around her.

“That’s the call of a hornbeast,” Captain Curran shouted from the bottom of the ladder. Maria glanced back and saw that he was helping her friends take tentative first steps in the new world. “Walk to your left a little, and there should be a stream—flowing water on the ground; they often go there to drink, the explorers say.”

She started to run in that direction and then paused. “Hurry up!” she yelled, unable to contain her enthusiasm. “Our new home is extraordinary!”

In the story “First Steps,” how does Maria's act of leaving the spaceship to explore the new planet affect the story?

It overwhelms her and she returns to the ship for safety.

She gains the respect of Captain Curran and the other children.

She encounters dangerous animals for the first time.

It gives her friends the confidence to join her.

Answer: I think that the captin Maria's act of leaving is because of maria even bothering in the spaceship of the childeren makes the return safety by the enthusiam that gives downstares the dangerous animal confidance!!!

Explanation: I think that this is right!!!

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The Roman Colosseum was built in 70 AD. This structure was built to seat over 50,000 people and has 80 entrances. This larger than life structure has survived through time, especially through both World War I and World War II. Time has only glorified this structure and made it one of the seven wonders of this world.

How does the use of the phrase time has only glorified clarify why the Colosseum is now one of the wonders of the world?
A.
It conveys that time has increased its beauty.
B.
It conveys that it has become a popular place of worship over the years.
C.
It conveys that time has made it stronger.
D.
It conveys that it has become more brightly lit over the years.

WILL CHOOSE BRAINLIEST!!! Select two phrases from paragraph 13 that demonstrate the author's use of language to create a tone of astonishment.

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Think about animal shelters. What problems do they face in the summer? Explain. Then, explain how Jeff Bennett and his group try to help shelters.

Writing Tips:
Write two paragraphs.
Introduce the topic; group related information together.
Make points with facts, definitions, and details.
Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas.
Include an ending statement or section.
Use the words adopt and volunteer, if you can.

Please help!

Which text from the passage develops the element of suspense?
adapted from Chapter I of The Legends of King Arthur
by James Knowles

The Prophecies of Merlin, and the Birth of Arthur

King Vortigern the usurper sat upon his throne in London, when, suddenly, upon a certain day, ran in a breathless messenger, and cried aloud—
"Arise, Lord King, for the enemy is come. They have sworn by a great oath, Lord, to slay thee, ere this year be done. Even now they march towards thee as the north wind of winter for bitterness and haste."
At those words Vortigern's face grew white as ashes. Rising in confusion and disorder, he sent for all the best craftsmen and mechanics, and commanded them to go and build him in the furthest of his lands a great and strong castle where he might fly for refuge—"and, moreover," cried he, "let the work be done within a hundred days from now, or I will surely spare no life amongst you all."
Then all the host of craftsmen, fearing for their lives, found out a proper site whereon to build the tower, and eagerly began to lay in the foundations. But no sooner were the walls raised up above the ground than all their work was overwhelmed and broken down by night invisibly, no man perceiving how, or by whom, or what.
The king was filled with mixed rage and fear.He called for the astrologers and wizards, and took counsel with them.The wizards worked their spells, and declared that nothing but the blood of a youth born without mortal father, smeared on the foundations of the castle, could make it stand. Messengers were therefore sent through all the land to find such a child. As some of them went down a certain village street, they saw a band of lads fighting. They heard them shout at one—"Avaunt, thou imp!—avaunt! Son of no mortal man! Go, find thy father, and leave us in peace."
At that the messengers looked steadfastly on the lad, and asked who he was. One said his name was Merlin. Another said that his birth and parentage were known by no man. A third said that the foul fiend alone was his father. Hearing the things, the officers seized Merlin, and carried him before the king by force.
But no sooner was he brought to him than he asked in a loud voice, for what cause he was thus dragged there?
"My magicians," answered Vortigern, "told me to seek out a man that had no human father, and to sprinkle my castle with his blood, that it may stand."
"Order those magicians," said Merlin, "to come before me, and I will convict them of a lie."
The king was astonished at his words, but commanded the magicians to come and sit down before him. Then said Merlin to the king—
"I pray, Lord, that workmen may be ordered to dig deep down into the ground till they shall come to a great pool of water."
This then was done, and the pool discovered far beneath the surface of the ground.
Then said Merlin to the king, "Command this pool to be drained, and at the bottom shall be found two dragons, which now are sleeping, but which at night awake and fight and tear each other."
The king commanded the pool to be forthwith drained. Surely at the bottom of it did they presently discover the two dragons, fast asleep, as Merlin had declared.
But Vortigern sat upon the brink of the pool till night to see what else would happen.
Then those two dragons, one of which was white, the other red, rose up and began to fight. They cast forth fire with their breath. In the end the red dragon was worsted, and the white dragon disappeared.
When their battle was done, the king desired Merlin to tell him what it meant. Merlin burst into tears and cried out this prophecy, which first foretold the coming of King Arthur.

A. He called for the astrologers and wizards, and took counsel with them.
B. "Avaunt, thou imp!—avaunt! Son of no mortal man! Go, find thy father, and leave us in peace."
C. "I pray, Lord, that workmen may be ordered to dig deep down into the ground till they shall come to a great pool of water."
D. In the end the red dragon was worsted, and the white dragon disappeared.

Read the passages to answer the questions and give your best answers.


Questions:

Which sentence BEST explains why the author of "The Hardy Live Oak" says that the live oak trees are "a treasure in hot places with harsh sunny weather"?

A.They provide shade in the summer heat.

B.They also provide food for many animals.

C.Live oak trees just blend into the landscape.

D.Each live oak tree can produce thousands of acorns.


Which of these is a main idea developed in BOTH passages?

A.Insect pests can cause terrible damage to full-grown oak trees.

B.The features of oak trees benefit the places where they grow.

C.Oak trees provide a very important food source for animals.

D.The height of an oak tree is its most important feature.


First Passage: The Northern Red Oak


The northern red oak is a grand-looking tree. It can grow as high as 75 feet tall. The fall season brings shorter days and cooler temperatures. Fall also brings changes to the leaves of the northern red oak. Leaves turn from green to shades of yellow, orange, and red, which is an amazing sight. It makes the northern red oak an eye-catching stand out among other trees in the oak family.


In summer, the gray rough branches of the northern red oak grow long and wide. This is the season when branches can become overly long and heavy. The weight of the branches' leaves adds even more pounds. If the growth of the tree is not managed, the entire appearance of the tree can be changed. Early trimming helps groom the tree and keeps it from looking like a rounded triangle by summer's end.


Both the size and the shape of the northern red oak's leaves are especially interesting. It is easy to find leaves that are larger than a man's hand. They often have 8 or more pointed fingers. That makes northern red oak leaves look like large, flattened evergreen trees.


Residents in the Midwest especially enjoy the beauty of their northern red oaks in October. A common sight is to see people walking or relaxing under them. They gaze up, watching the colored leaves dance in the cool fall breeze, knowing that winter will soon come to take the leaves away.


Second Passage: The Hardy Live Oak


The live oak tree is one of the toughest trees found in the United States. It is not a tall tree. It grows only 30 to 40 feet high. But its branches are broad and strong. The branches make up for the tree's rather short height. How? The branches stretch out from the trunk like thick arms on a giant. The leaves on the branches are simple. They are oval in shape. They glisten in the sun. Most importantly, live oak leaves are always there. Live oaks stay green all year round.


The live oak is also a fast growing tree. It is often planted in the lawns of new houses. This lets people living in the house have shade in just a few years. However, the owner of the tree needs to keep the lower branches trimmed. If the lower branches are not trimmed, over time the lower tree limbs will grow downward toward the ground. These branches will seem to almost slither like a snake. In time, they will be only inches above the ground. They will also spread out over the lawn for up to 25 feet from the trunk of the tree.


The live oak tree is popular for a very important reason. It can live in very hot weather. Strong sunlight does not kill it. People in the southern United States see so many live oaks that they no longer really notice them. Live oak trees just blend into the landscape. Yet, live oaks contribute to the landscape in many ways. They provide shade in the summer heat. They also provide food for many animals. Each live oak tree can produce thousands of acorns. Squirrels are just one type of animal that scurries to feast on the little brown nuts. Live oaks are certainly a treasure in hot places with harsh sunny weather.

REVISE: We had pizza for dinner.
(Use taste, touch, and smell details)

Read this passage from your science course. (The passage is from the lesson on speed.)


Speed—also called average speed—is an idea you live with every day. Sometimes you want to know how fast something is moving or can move. You may be interested in auto racing and want to know how fast one of the cars can go. You may be a goalie on your soccer team—and you want to know how fast the ball can be coming at you. To calculate speed, you can use a simple scientific formula r = d/t. The r stands for rate of motion (speed), the d stands for distance, and the t stands for time. So speed is equal to distance divided by time.


Which answer best describes the structure of this passage?

A. a definition of speed, followed by several examples of speed in action

B. description of event related to speed, followed by a definition of average speed

C. rules for calculating speed in different settings, followed by examples

D. everyday examples of questions about speed, followed by the rule for figuring out speed

Please help asap-

"The Giver" Chapter 4

List 10 things that we know are provided for members of this community.

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REVISE: It was raining.
(Use sight and sound details)

Is College a scam?

What’s ways it can, and can’t be??

WILL CHOOSE BRAINLIEST! Select two words that define conjured in paragraph 12.

Aladdin’s greed prevents him from truly caring for the Genie.


Strong: Claim

Weak: Not a Claim

match each sentence part to the question it answers

Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century

1) What does the width of a horizontal bar represent?

2) The text says that in 1990 “46 percent were color CRT models less than 19 inches in size.” Where is that data on the graph?

3) In the period shown, what was the most popular and longest-lasting TV set purchased?

4) Why is the battleship for Rear Projection sets so thin?

BOOK: Words on fire by Jennifer A nielsen
Can someone help me please
you will write a Tweet on your favorite part of the book. It cannot be any longer than 280 characters. Make sure you include at least two (2) hashtags at the end that are relevant to your Tweet.

Teacher example, I can't believe that Misha thought the cake was on fire! Poor kid! I am glad he tried to rectify the situation, but I don't think he should have stolen one! #CakeOnFire #TwoWrongsDon'tMakeARight #MishaDidn'tKnowAnyBetter

Pls help
1. If you were to encamp in a forested area, would you be staying or leaving? Explain.

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An adjective clause is a dependent clause used as an adjective within a sentence. An adjective clause usually begins with a relative pronoun or a relative adverb. The sandwich that you ate had a fly in it. Identify the adjective clause in the sentence. A) had a fly B) that you ate C) had a fly in it D) that you ate had a fly

Which pair of italicized words below consists of two homographs?

The bark of a dog; the bark of a tree
The bark of a dog; the bark of a tree

Too rainy to play; two shoes in a pair
Too rainy to play; two shoes in a pair

Their new house; the building over there
Their new house; the building over there

A foul odor; chickens, turkeys, and other fowl

I need help on this question (hunger games catching fire)

Is College a scam?

What’s ways it can, and can’t be??

Read the paragraph below. What is the main idea?

Wildfires caused by humans can happen because of arson, discarded cigarettes, and sparks from power equipment. When the conditions are right, wildfires can be caused by the fragments of hot rifle bullets. Wooded areas that have been cleared by logging are often covered by grasses that catch fire easily. By far, though, the majority of wildfires are caused by lightning strikes.

Wildfires destroy animal homes as well as human homes, regardless of how they start.

There are several ways that humans can start wildfires, but most wildfires have natural causes.

Lightning strikes only cause wildfires when humans are not able to prevent them.

PLS HELP 100 POINTS Which of the following is a plot complication from The Outsiders?
A: Ponyboy finally understands Dally.
B: Johnny and Ponyboy escape to the church.
C: Ponyboy describes himself.
D: Ponyboy describes his brothers.

Read the passages to answer the questions and give your best answers.
Questions:

Which sentence BEST explains why the author of "The Hardy Live Oak" says that the live oak trees are "a treasure in hot places with harsh sunny weather"?

A.They provide shade in the summer heat.

B.They also provide food for many animals.

C.Live oak trees just blend into the landscape.

D.Each live oak tree can produce thousands of acorns.


Which of these is a main idea developed in BOTH passages?

A.Insect pests can cause terrible damage to full-grown oak trees.

B.The features of oak trees benefit the places where they grow.

C.Oak trees provide a very important food source for animals.

D.The height of an oak tree is its most important feature.


First Passage: The Northern Red Oak


The northern red oak is a grand-looking tree. It can grow as high as 75 feet tall. The fall season brings shorter days and cooler temperatures. Fall also brings changes to the leaves of the northern red oak. Leaves turn from green to shades of yellow, orange, and red, which is an amazing sight. It makes the northern red oak an eye-catching stand out among other trees in the oak family.


In summer, the gray rough branches of the northern red oak grow long and wide. This is the season when branches can become overly long and heavy. The weight of the branches' leaves adds even more pounds. If the growth of the tree is not managed, the entire appearance of the tree can be changed. Early trimming helps groom the tree and keeps it from looking like a rounded triangle by summer's end.


Both the size and the shape of the northern red oak's leaves are especially interesting. It is easy to find leaves that are larger than a man's hand. They often have 8 or more pointed fingers. That makes northern red oak leaves look like large, flattened evergreen trees.


Residents in the Midwest especially enjoy the beauty of their northern red oaks in October. A common sight is to see people walking or relaxing under them. They gaze up, watching the colored leaves dance in the cool fall breeze, knowing that winter will soon come to take the leaves away.


Second Passage: The Hardy Live Oak


The live oak tree is one of the toughest trees found in the United States. It is not a tall tree. It grows only 30 to 40 feet high. But its branches are broad and strong. The branches make up for the tree's rather short height. How? The branches stretch out from the trunk like thick arms on a giant. The leaves on the branches are simple. They are oval in shape. They glisten in the sun. Most importantly, live oak leaves are always there. Live oaks stay green all year round.


The live oak is also a fast growing tree. It is often planted in the lawns of new houses. This lets people living in the house have shade in just a few years. However, the owner of the tree needs to keep the lower branches trimmed. If the lower branches are not trimmed, over time the lower tree limbs will grow downward toward the ground. These branches will seem to almost slither like a snake. In time, they will be only inches above the ground. They will also spread out over the lawn for up to 25 feet from the trunk of the tree.


The live oak tree is popular for a very important reason. It can live in very hot weather. Strong sunlight does not kill it. People in the southern United States see so many live oaks that they no longer really notice them. Live oak trees just blend into the landscape. Yet, live oaks contribute to the landscape in many ways. They provide shade in the summer heat. They also provide food for many animals. Each live oak tree can produce thousands of acorns. Squirrels are just one type of animal that scurries to feast on the little brown nuts. Live oaks are certainly a treasure in hot places with harsh sunny weather.

The two types of sentences found in a paragraph are the

A.
topic sentence and sentences that expand upon it.
B.
topic sentence and sentences on similar ideas.
C.
topic sentence and conclusion sentence.

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I have been stuck on this assignment for a while D:

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According to "Robots Are Cool, but AI is the Future," how does the use of robots affect humans?

Robots will replace people in their jobs and make them unemployable.

Robots follow instructions to perform everyday tasks for humans, such as vacuuming.

Robots can make life easier for humans because they can research and problem solve.

Robots can translate foreign languages, making it easier for people from different countries to communicate.