In "Tutors Teach Seniors," for what main reason do the seniors want to learn to use new electronic technologies?

to communicate better with younger family members who live far away

Which result of the tutoring programs is explained in “Tutors Teach Seniors New High-Tech Tricks”?

Some teen tutors have developed friendships with their senior pupils.

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 problem.

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

They are taught to understand the physical handicaps that seniors face.

According to "Tutors Teach," for what main reason are young people often asked to help seniors with tech problems?

Many of them are highly knowledgeable in computer technology.

Which sentence best expresses the central idea of "Tutors Teach Seniors New High-Tech Tricks"?

Teenagers are being trained to teach the elderly how to use computers

why do the young tutors sometimes wear special glasses?

to help them better understand the vision problems that many seniors face

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In "Tutors Teach Seniors," for what main reason do the seniors want to learn to use new electronic technologies?
to pursue interesting hobbies, such as photography, after their retirement
to stop feeling inadequate and instead feel like part of the digital age
to develop closer relationships with the young people who are their tutors
to communicate better with younger family members who live far away
2
Which result of the tutoring programs is explained in “Tutors Teach Seniors New High-Tech Tricks”?
Some senior pupils have begun teaching computer skills to other seniors.
Many senior pupils have become incredibly skilled on computers.
Some teen tutors have developed friendships with their senior pupils.
Companies have started to develop more senior-friendly computers.
3
Which phrase best describes the author's opinion of the tutoring programs she describes in "Tutors Teach Seniors"?
useful but expensive
creative and economical
interesting but ineffective
helpful and worthwhile
4
According to "Tutors Teach Seniors," what main qualities do the tech-training programs help develop in the young tutors?
All of the above
Sensitivity
Patience
Confidence
5
If a person can correctly be described as struggling to solve a math problem, which of the following must be true?
The person is able to easily solve the math problem.
The person is having difficulty solving the problem.
The person is bothered by the length of the problem.
The person familiar with the type of math problem.
6
Which of the following could best be used to illustrate the meaning of impairments?
long hair
strong arms
poor hearing
blue eyes
7
What is the meaning of the word frustrated in this sentence?Makayla was frustrated because she could not see the play
surprised
confused
annoyed
pleased
8
What part of speech does the suffix -ment create when added to the end of a word?
verb
adverb
adjective
noun
9
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.
They need the warmth and understanding they get from in-person tutoring.
They have little interest in learning something new.
They have trouble remembering the details the instructions contain.
10
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 shown how to dress in ways that will earn respect from seniors.
They are taught to understand the physical handicaps that seniors face.
They are instructed about the different vocabulary that seniors use.
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According to "Tutors Teach," for what main reason are young people often asked to help seniors with tech problems?
Their patience as effective teachers needs to be developed.
Their relationships with elderly people need strengthening.
Many of them are highly knowledgeable in computer technology.
Many of them need after-school jobs to earn money for college.
12
Which sentence best expresses the central idea of "Tutors Teach Seniors New High-Tech Tricks"?
Both young and old people who need tutoring in how to use a computer
Teenagers are being trained to teach the elderly how to use computers
Teens make great tech tutors because they know more about computers
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why do the young tutors sometimes wear special glasses?
to help them better understand the vision problems that many seniors face
to ease the eye strain that comes from working long hours on computers
to help them read large-print computer screens used by their elderly pupils
to protect their eyes from the glaring light in retirement homes

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