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20 Jul 2021, 21:00
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Question 1
D
Be sure to select an answer first to save it in the Error Log before revealing the correct answer (OA)!
Difficulty:
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Question Stats:
90% (01:32) correct
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Question 2
B
Be sure to select an answer first to save it in the Error Log before revealing the correct answer (OA)!
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95% (00:21) correct 5%
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Question 3
A
Be sure to select an answer first to save it in the Error Log before revealing the correct answer (OA)!
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45%
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50% (01:02) correct 50%
(01:14) wrong
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Few people consciously contemplate the drug that they ingest daily in their morning coffee, afternoon tea, or daily soda. However, many people consume at least some caffeine everyday; in fact, it is the world's most pervasive drug. In the United States alone, consumers spend over 50 billion dollars on caffeinated sodas alone each year. Consumers ingest caffeine in both small and large amounts: from the 25 mg in an average chocolate bar, to the 200 mg in the average cup of brewed coffee.
The widespread use of caffeine is distressing to some scientists and medical researchers. Caffeine raises blood pressure, which can in turn lead to higher rates of heart disease. Caffeine is also a diuretic, and can lead to dehydration if consumed in large amounts. Further, some studies have linked caffeine use to increased rates of cancer and osteoporosis, a disorder where calcium is leached from bones.
However, other scientists point to the many benefits of caffeine. The drug can promote alertness and reduce short term fatigue. It also has the ability to fight headache pain and improve mood. These scientists also contend that most of the purported ill effects are minimal. They point out that caffeine does not dehydrate when consumed in small amounts. Further, they suggest that caffeine's effect on blood pressure is temporary, and that the amount of calcium lost from bones could be replaced by the addition of a few tablespoons of milk to one's diet per day.
The widespread use of caffeine is distressing to some scientists and medical researchers. Caffeine raises blood pressure, which can in turn lead to higher rates of heart disease. Caffeine is also a diuretic, and can lead to dehydration if consumed in large amounts. Further, some studies have linked caffeine use to increased rates of cancer and osteoporosis, a disorder where calcium is leached from bones.
However, other scientists point to the many benefits of caffeine. The drug can promote alertness and reduce short term fatigue. It also has the ability to fight headache pain and improve mood. These scientists also contend that most of the purported ill effects are minimal. They point out that caffeine does not dehydrate when consumed in small amounts. Further, they suggest that caffeine's effect on blood pressure is temporary, and that the amount of calcium lost from bones could be replaced by the addition of a few tablespoons of milk to one's diet per day.
1. The author's primary purpose is to
A. argue that caffeine use should be outlawed in the United States
B. show that caffeine is not a dangerous drug
C. illustrate caffeine's many benefits
D. discuss positive and negative views of caffeine use
E. suggest that caffeine is safe in small doses
A. argue that caffeine use should be outlawed in the United States
B. show that caffeine is not a dangerous drug
C. illustrate caffeine's many benefits
D. discuss positive and negative views of caffeine use
E. suggest that caffeine is safe in small doses
2. The author mentions all of the following as potential benefits of caffeine use EXCEPT
A. increased alertness
B. cancer-fighting properties
C. reduced fatigue
D. improved mood
E. reduced headache pain
A. increased alertness
B. cancer-fighting properties
C. reduced fatigue
D. improved mood
E. reduced headache pain
3. With which of the following statements would the scientists mentioned in the third paragraph most likely agree?
A. People who drink an extra glass of milk each day and consume a normal amount of caffeine will not suffer from increased rates of osteoporosis.
B. Everyone who uses caffeine in moderate amounts is safe from heart disease.
C. Caffeine has no major ill effects.
D. A person who consumes a small amount of caffeine in the morning will immediately feel more alert and less tired than someone who foregoes caffeine.
E. Caffeine is a powerful cancer-fighting drug.
A. People who drink an extra glass of milk each day and consume a normal amount of caffeine will not suffer from increased rates of osteoporosis.
B. Everyone who uses caffeine in moderate amounts is safe from heart disease.
C. Caffeine has no major ill effects.
D. A person who consumes a small amount of caffeine in the morning will immediately feel more alert and less tired than someone who foregoes caffeine.
E. Caffeine is a powerful cancer-fighting drug.
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22 Jul 2021, 05:31
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P1: people ingest a lot of caffeine
P2: health risks
P3: Benefits
(The author presents both side, not proposing his thought)
Q1 D
Q2 B
Q3 C
Q3 Infer from P3
A. People who drink an extra glass of milk each day and consume a normal amount of caffeine will not suffer from increased rates of osteoporosis. (can replace lost calcium, not so far as not suffer from osteoporosis)
B. Everyone who uses caffeine in moderate amounts is safe from heart disease. (no mention whether they are actually safe from heart disease)
C. Caffeine has no major ill effects. (YES - most of the purported ills are minimal)
D. A person who consumes a small amount of caffeine in the morning will immediately feel more alert and less tired than someone who foregoes caffeine. ("immediately" is strong word, not just enhancing alertness -> DROP)
E. Caffeine is a powerful cancer-fighting drug. (not mentioned about fighting cancer -> DROP)
P2: health risks
P3: Benefits
(The author presents both side, not proposing his thought)
Q1 D
Q2 B
Q3 C
Q3 Infer from P3
A. People who drink an extra glass of milk each day and consume a normal amount of caffeine will not suffer from increased rates of osteoporosis. (can replace lost calcium, not so far as not suffer from osteoporosis)
B. Everyone who uses caffeine in moderate amounts is safe from heart disease. (no mention whether they are actually safe from heart disease)
C. Caffeine has no major ill effects. (YES - most of the purported ills are minimal)
D. A person who consumes a small amount of caffeine in the morning will immediately feel more alert and less tired than someone who foregoes caffeine. ("immediately" is strong word, not just enhancing alertness -> DROP)
E. Caffeine is a powerful cancer-fighting drug. (not mentioned about fighting cancer -> DROP)
23 Jul 2021, 12:19
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Can the answer to 3rd question be C ??
As the paragraph clearly mentions - " most of the purported ill effects are minimal"
As the paragraph clearly mentions - " most of the purported ill effects are minimal"
