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23. The main purpose of the passage is to

a. discuss trends in fashion

b. relate the history of commerce

c. lament the passing of old traditions

d. help the reader discover his or her own true

identity

e. discuss commercialism’s powerful influence

upon personal identity

24. What does the author mean by the commercial

range of options (line 2)?

a. the variety of commercials on television and

radio

b. the numerous products available to today’s

consumer

c. the ability to shop on the Internet

d. let the buyer beware

e. technology’s impact upon the world

25. The author would agree with all the following

statements EXCEPT

a. a person wearing a New York Yankees baseball

hat is not necessarily a fan of the team or a

resident of New York

b. pride in our school or community is not as

strong today as it was years ago

c. in today’s society, being trendy is more impor￾tant than keeping tradition

d. you can tell a lot about somebody by what he

or she is wearing

e. the market has many choices but few values

26. The author uses all of the following techniques to

convince the reader EXCEPT

a. an informal style

b. specific examples that readers can relate to

c. references to religious doctrine

d. use of the first-person plural pronoun we

e. avoiding absolute statements

–THE SAT CRITICAL READING SECTION–

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Questions 27–29 are based on the following passage about the physical activity of American adolescents.

According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC), a vast number of American teens are not vigor￾ously active on a regular basis, contributing to a trend of sluggishness among Americans of all ages. In Feb￾ruary of 2004, the American Academy of Family Physicians reported that physical activity among American

adolescents continues to decline substantially with each year. This is particularly true among adolescent

girls, 48% of whom report low levels of physical activity by the time they are in the 12th grade. Unfortu￾nately, the sedentary habits of young couch potatoes often continue into adulthood. Presently, less than

one-third of Americans meet the federal recommendations to engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate

physical activity at least five days a week. Inactivity can be a serious health risk factor; setting the stage for

obesity and associated chronic illnesses like heart disease or diabetes. The benefits of exercise include build￾ing bone and muscle; maintaining healthy joints; controlling weight; and preventing the development of

high blood pressure.

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