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2015 STAAR Released Test
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1
One way the articles are similar is that they both...
discuss ideas that have been explored throughout history
describe inventors who came up with an idea to help their co
imply that robots will continue to be improved upon
stress that electronics are common in modern life
2
Which idea is supported by information in the article?
Nature can inspire human innovation
Technology is often too inefficient to be practical
Innovations are based on ideas of inventors from long ago
The best machines are designed to work by remote control
3
1 difference between the articles is that only "The Ironman Robot" provides information about--
the size of the robot
the purpose of using the robot
the actions the robot was designed to perform
the tests the robot endured
4
The photographs of Mr. Evolta support the information in the selection by...
helping the reader understand the length of each race
proving that the robot successfully finished all the races
illustrating how difficult each race was to complete
showing the reader the equipment used by the robot
5
Which best supports the idea that finishing the Ironman Triathlon was remarkable for Mr.Evolta?
Mr. Evolta is only about 1/10 the height of an average human
Mr. Evolta needed more time to finish it than a human would
It normally takes <13 hours for a human to complete it
Each race in the event was held in Hawaii
6
The author includes the information in paragraph 1 most likely to...
build reader's interest by presenting an improbable issue
present the most important information about the topic first
explain various reasons for writing about the topic
cause the reader to reflect upon personal accomplishments
7
In paragraph 5, the word
impediments
refers to...
environments
robots
events
obstacles
8
The information in paragraphs 2 and 6 supports the idea that...
Mr. Evolta was a difficult robot for Takahashi to design
people can be extremely inventive
Mr. Evolta is capable of amazing accomplishments
athletic competitions are challenging for any participant
9
What is paragraph 1 mainly about?
People watching birds in flight
People being interested in flying like birds
L. daVinci inventing a pair of mechanical wings in the 1400s
Ancient Greeks telling about people trying to fly like birds
10
The organizational pattern of the article develops the author's viewpoint by...
relating the sequence of events that occurred to create SB
comparing SB with other inventions-showing tech advancements
describing why Festo invented SB &its effects on the company
presenting facts about SBird & explaining why it's useful
11
The reader can infer that the author believes Panasonic...
focuses most of its efforts on creating robots
is the most successful company in Japan
is primarily concerned with setting world records
found a creative way to promote its batteries
12
What does the word
maneuver
mean?
Contain electronic equipment
Skillfully change a path or position
Be guided by a remote control
Cause to move rapidly
13
The information presented in both articles supports the idea that...
robots can complete only tasks that humans can also complete
advances in technology stretch the limits of what's possible
co.s using robots are more successful than those that don't
success in competition can result in receiving praise
14
Which of the following is a major difference between SB and Mr. Evolta?
SB was invented by 1 person; Mr.E was developed by a team
SB finds efficient energy; Mr.E demonstrates current energy
SB uses energy resourcefully; Mr.E uses more than necessary
SB doesn't rely on batteries; Mr.E relies solely on them
