According to the text, why do the young tutors sometimes wear special glasses?

to help them better understand the vision problems many seniors face

According to the text, what is a main reason that seniors have trouble following written instructions on computer use?

they are unfamiliar with the special vocabulary of computer technology

Which result of the tutoring programs is explained in the text?

some teen tutors have developed friendships with their senior pupils

Which sentence best expresses the central idea of the text?

teens are teaching elders to use high-tech equipment

According to the text, what is the main reason young people are often asked to help senios with tech problems?

many of them are highly knowledgeable in computer technology

The base word achieve means "to accomplish." Use this info to select the correct definition of achievement.

the result of accomplishing a task

If a person can correctly be described as struggling to solve a math problem, which of the following must be true?

the person is having difficulty solving the math problem

In the text, what is the main reason the seniors want to learn to use new electronic technologies?

to communicate better with family members

Which statement best sums up the kind of sensitivity training the tutors at Pace University receive?

they are taught to understand the physical handicaps that many seniors face

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1
Which of the following could best be used to illustrate the meaning of impairments?
blue eyes
strong arms
poor hearing
long hair
2
According to the text, why do the young tutors sometimes wear special glasses?
to help them better understand the vision problems many seniors face
to ease the eye strain that comes from working long hours on computersf
to help them read large-print computer screens used by their elderly pupils
to protect their eyes from the glaring light in retirement homes
3
According to the text, what is a main reason that seniors have trouble following written instructions on computer use?
they have little interest in learning osmething new
they need the warmth and understanding they get from in-person tutoring
they are unfamiliar with the special vocabulary of computer technology
they have trouble remembering the details the intructions contain
4
Which result of the tutoring programs is explained in the text?
many senior pupils have become incredibly skilled on computers
companies have started to develop more senior-friendly computers
some teen tutors have developed friendships with their senior pupils
some senior pupils have begun teaching computer skills to other seniors
5
Which option is a coordinating conjunction?
because
so
when
after
6
Which sentence best expresses the central idea of the text?
college students are taking courses to learn how to teach tech to elders
teens are teaching elders to use high-tech equipment
teens make great tech tutors becuase they know about technology
computer science students are teaching young and old people how to use tech
7
According to the text, what is the main reason young people are often asked to help senios with tech problems?
many of them need after-school jobs to earn money for college
many of them are highly knowledgeable in computer technology
their relationships with elderly people need strengthening
their patience as effective teachers needs to be developed
8
Which option is a subordinating conjunction?
and
but
unless
or
9
Which phrase best describes the author's opinion of the tutoring programs she describes in the text?
helpful and worthwhile
useful but expensive
interesting but ineffective
creative and economical
10
The base word achieve means "to accomplish." Use this info to select the correct definition of achievement.
the result of accomplishing a task
the reason for accomplishing a task
the process of accomplishing a task
the beginning of accomplishing a task
11
What does the word frustrated mean in this sentence?"She was frustrated that she could not see the play from the back."
surprised
confused
annoyed
pleased
12
What part of speech does the suffix -ment create when added to the end of a word?
adjective
noun
adverb
verb
13
If a person can correctly be described as struggling to solve a math problem, which of the following must be true?
the person is bothered by the length of the math problem
the person is familiar with the type of math problem
the person is able to easily solve the math problem
the person is having difficulty solving the math problem
14
In the text, what is the main reason the seniors want to learn to use new electronic technologies?
to pursue interesting hobbies, such as photography, after retirement
to communicate better with family members
to stop feeling inadequate and feel like part of the new digital age
to develop closer relationships with the young tutors
15
Which statement best sums up the kind of sensitivity training the tutors at Pace University receive?
they are educated about ways to give positive encouragement to seniors
they are instructed about the different vocabulary that seniors use
they are taught to understand the physical handicaps that many seniors face
they are shown how to dress in ways that will earn respect from seniors

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