Infer the Logical Conclusion from a Reading Selection Quiz (20)

An Environmental Vacation

The state of Maine is home to famous state parks and sought-after beaches, making it a popular vacation destination. Recently, however, this northeastern state has made headlines for a mysterious black element, similar to soot, found on some of its beaches. Visitors alerted authorities after realizing that their feet had been covered with the ash-like substance, which was almost impossible to remove. What was initially believed to have been oil deposits mixed with sand was proven to be something else entirely and even more concerning. Thanks to a collaboration between a team of oceanographers and the Department of Environmental Protection, the black ash was confirmed to be tiny carcasses of millions of insects identified as Coelopa frigida, a fly that is rich in pigment and tends to feed on algae. While it is not clear how the insects ended up on the beaches or why the disastrous phenomenon occurred, experts believe that it is likely an isolated incident.

Which of the answer choices presents a reasonable conclusion based on the given information?

Give Me…Four?

The spectacled salamander, also known as the salamandrina terdigitata, is a European species of salamanders found in both central and southern regions of Italy. Unlike all of the other European salamander species, it has four fingers instead of five on its hind legs. Another interesting feature of the species is that it does not secrete substances that are as toxic as those of other salamanders, even though its dark coloring would suggest otherwise. Typically, the presence of these salamanders denotes a healthy environmental status in the surrounding area. As such, they are most often found in lush forests with a high humidity rate and clear streams. The climate and other elements help the species stay cool without having to enter the water. In fact, only females enter water in order to lay their eggs in the early summer months. After a few months, these eggs hatch, which triggers the metamorphosis stage that leads to adulthood. Once the metamorphosis stage has completed, male spectacled salamanders spend their time on land and avoid the water.

Which of the answer choices presents a valid inference based on the given information?

Mosquitoes in Winter

Mosquitoes tend to be ubiquitous in the summer months, especially in humid areas with damp climates. With the advent of cooler autumn months though, they seem to disappear for the entire year. Where do they go? In short, they go into hiding since they cannot survive temperatures below 73 degrees Fahrenheit. This process is known as a diapause and it gives adult mosquitoes the opportunity to go into a “standby” of sorts during the colder months. The first step involves finding a place to settle in for the winter, including natural areas (such as caves or tree trunks) or in some cases, man-made structures like garages and cellars. They then enter a highly lethargic state in which they do not move, eat, or grow until they can sense a change in the weather. In other words, time seems to stand still until the arrival of spring and a warmer climate.

Which of the following is a reasonable conclusion about what the author will include in the paragraphs to follow?

To: All Sales Associates
From: Robert Raymond
Date: June 19, 2021
Re: New Sales Initiatives

Based on yesterday’s staff meeting, you should all be familiar with the low sales figures from this last quarter. While we were expecting a higher turnout based on last year’s figures and our own projections, the decrease in sales is not all that surprising, given the current economic climate. Fortunately, consumer satisfaction remains unchanged.

In any case, it is our goal to combat this problem quickly and effectively. We hope to see an increased consumer demand for our products by the beginning of the next quarter. As such, our marketing team has drafted a new set of sales initiatives and guidelines for your review. We are also in the process of preparing a detailed webinar that will clearly detail the proposed action.

We request that you kindly review the attached documents within the next 48 hours in order to be fully prepared for the sales call on Wednesday morning. We strongly believe that your individual skills and determination, coupled with the marketing team’s creative efforts, will result in a more impressive quarter this time around. All the information is located in your employee portal, but please reach out to me if you have any trouble accessing the information.

Which of the answer choices presents a valid inference based on the given information?

If the statements listed below are true, which of the answer choices is the logical conclusion?

Driving in Europe is not all that it’s cracked up to be, and driving in the middle of the night is never ideal. But I am fresh out of options since the taxi service was unavailable and my transatlantic flight home is leaving in just three hours.

Which of the answer choices presents a valid inference based on the following information?

After a few months of traveling through Italy, I was finally starting to grasp the basics of the beautiful romance language. I could order a gelato and check-in to a hotel with ease, which were things that I had never thought possible with only two years worth of Italian classes from college decades ago.

Which of the answer choices presents a valid inference based on the following information?

After hearing a strange noise in the next room, Beth tiptoed slowly to the hallway and scanned the area for potential self-defense weapons. To her relief, she noticed a pile of large books that had fallen after her cat had pushed them off the tall bookshelf.

Which of the answer choices presents a valid inference based on the following information?

As soon as I hear the overture start playing from the orchestra, I always feel as though I never should have become a musical theatre performer. If I told most people that I suffer from complex stage fright, they would be shocked, given my outgoing personality and long career in the theatre arts.

Chaos in Translation

Although it can seem quite technical, translating texts into different languages is a delicate art. Not only does it require a solid understanding of languages, but it also calls for an artistic voice that can truly make the words seem natural to native speakers. When it is done well, readers do not even realize that they are reading a text that has been translated from another language. When it is done badly, however, chaos ensues. One of the most emblematic examples of a translation mishap occurred at the dawn of the twentieth century, when an American diplomat received an incorrectly translated copy of a popular book about aliens. As you might imagine, the mistake ignited both fear and disbelief regarding a concept that was already so foreign to begin with.

It all started with Giovanni Virginio Schiaparelli, an Italian astronomer and astrophysicist, in the late 1800s. In addition to studying astronomy at renowned universities, Schiaparelli was the lead director of a famous observatory in Milan, where he was able to observe stars and planets with a telescope. When he first viewed Mars this way in 1877, he quickly made a hand drawn picture of what he had seen on a piece of paper. Using this reference, he believed that the chromatic differences and the “grooves” that he had seen on the surface of Mars meant that continents and seas existed on the planet. Even more interesting was the fact that “channels”, bodies of water that join two larger areas of water, seemed to connect the various seas.  Of course, Schiaparelli had written the original works and explanations in his native language of Italian. He immediately received national success for his findings, and his works were quickly translated into English.

Once the information made its way into the United States, it attracted the attention of a wealthy American named Percival Lowell, who had previously abandoned his career as a foreign diplomat to invest his time and interests in astronomy. He, too, had observed Mars with a telescope, but was shocked when he read Schiaparelli’s description of the planet. Although he was familiar with the grooves and ridges described in Schiaparelli’s work, he was shocked to read about the “canals” — artificial man-made structures — that connected large bodies of water on Mars. Not only did this prove that life exists on Mars, but it suggested that these life forms could construct immense structures in a short period of time! Understanding that Schiaparelli had been a distinguished astronomer and a credible source, Lowell decided that the shocking discovery must be made accessible to the public.

What he did not realize at the time, however, was that the translation was incorrect, and Schiaparelli had never intended to say that man-made structures existed on Mars. In any case, on August 27, 1911, the front page of the New York Times contained a startling headline: “Martians Build Two Immense Canals in Two Years”. This gave rise to incorrect assumptions about intelligent life on Mars. For some, fear of an unknown and stronger lifeform set in, while others remained skeptical. Luckily, the information was quickly corrected based on official astronomical photography. Despite this, conspiracy theories about “martians” and their strength persisted for decades to come. Later, scientists and other astronomers came to the conclusion that the channels were simply optical illusions, and future high-resolution snapshots from visiting spacecrafts would only confirm that the man-made “canals” were only a result of a language mishap.

Which of the following is a logical conclusion that can be drawn from paragraph 2?

Chaos in Translation

Although it can seem quite technical, translating texts into different languages is a delicate art. Not only does it require a solid understanding of languages, but it also calls for an artistic voice that can truly make the words seem natural to native speakers. When it is done well, readers do not even realize that they are reading a text that has been translated from another language. When it is done badly, however, chaos ensues. One of the most emblematic examples of a translation mishap occurred at the dawn of the twentieth century, when an American diplomat received an incorrectly translated copy of a popular book about aliens. As you might imagine, the mistake ignited both fear and disbelief regarding a concept that was already so foreign to begin with.

It all started with Giovanni Virginio Schiaparelli, an Italian astronomer and astrophysicist, in the late 1800s. In addition to studying astronomy at renowned universities, Schiaparelli was the lead director of a famous observatory in Milan, where he was able to observe stars and planets with a telescope. When he first viewed Mars this way in 1877, he quickly made a hand drawn picture of what he had seen on a piece of paper. Using this reference, he believed that the chromatic differences and the “grooves” that he had seen on the surface of Mars meant that continents and seas existed on the planet. Even more interesting was the fact that “channels”, bodies of water that join two larger areas of water, seemed to connect the various seas.  Of course, Schiaparelli had written the original works and explanations in his native language of Italian. He immediately received national success for his findings, and his works were quickly translated into English.

Once the information made its way into the United States, it attracted the attention of a wealthy American named Percival Lowell, who had previously abandoned his career as a foreign diplomat to invest his time and interests in astronomy. He, too, had observed Mars with a telescope, but was shocked when he read Schiaparelli’s description of the planet. Although he was familiar with the grooves and ridges described in Schiaparelli’s work, he was shocked to read about the “canals” — artificial man-made structures — that connected large bodies of water on Mars. Not only did this prove that life exists on Mars, but it suggested that these life forms could construct immense structures in a short period of time! Understanding that Schiaparelli had been a distinguished astronomer and a credible source, Lowell decided that the shocking discovery must be made accessible to the public.

What he did not realize at the time, however, was that the translation was incorrect, and Schiaparelli had never intended to say that man-made structures existed on Mars. In any case, on August 27, 1911, the front page of the New York Times contained a startling headline: “Martians Build Two Immense Canals in Two Years”. This gave rise to incorrect assumptions about intelligent life on Mars. For some, fear of an unknown and stronger lifeform set in, while others remained skeptical. Luckily, the information was quickly corrected based on official astronomical photography. Despite this, conspiracy theories about “martians” and their strength persisted for decades to come. Later, scientists and other astronomers came to the conclusion that the channels were simply optical illusions, and future high-resolution snapshots from visiting spacecrafts would only confirm that the man-made “canals” were only a result of a language mishap.

Which of the following is a logical conclusion that can be drawn from paragraph 4?

Chaos in Translation

Although it can seem quite technical, translating texts into different languages is a delicate art. Not only does it require a solid understanding of languages, but it also calls for an artistic voice that can truly make the words seem natural to native speakers. When it is done well, readers do not even realize that they are reading a text that has been translated from another language. When it is done badly, however, chaos ensues. One of the most emblematic examples of a translation mishap occurred at the dawn of the twentieth century, when an American diplomat received an incorrectly translated copy of a popular book about aliens. As you might imagine, the mistake ignited both fear and disbelief regarding a concept that was already so foreign to begin with.

It all started with Giovanni Virginio Schiaparelli, an Italian astronomer and astrophysicist, in the late 1800s. In addition to studying astronomy at renowned universities, Schiaparelli was the lead director of a famous observatory in Milan, where he was able to observe stars and planets with a telescope. When he first viewed Mars this way in 1877, he quickly made a hand drawn picture of what he had seen on a piece of paper. Using this reference, he believed that the chromatic differences and the “grooves” that he had seen on the surface of Mars meant that continents and seas existed on the planet. Even more interesting was the fact that “channels”, bodies of water that join two larger areas of water, seemed to connect the various seas.  Of course, Schiaparelli had written the original works and explanations in his native language of Italian. He immediately received national success for his findings, and his works were quickly translated into English.

Once the information made its way into the United States, it attracted the attention of a wealthy American named Percival Lowell, who had previously abandoned his career as a foreign diplomat to invest his time and interests in astronomy. He, too, had observed Mars with a telescope, but was shocked when he read Schiaparelli’s description of the planet. Although he was familiar with the grooves and ridges described in Schiaparelli’s work, he was shocked to read about the “canals” — artificial man-made structures — that connected large bodies of water on Mars. Not only did this prove that life exists on Mars, but it suggested that these life forms could construct immense structures in a short period of time! Understanding that Schiaparelli had been a distinguished astronomer and a credible source, Lowell decided that the shocking discovery must be made accessible to the public.

What he did not realize at the time, however, was that the translation was incorrect, and Schiaparelli had never intended to say that man-made structures existed on Mars. In any case, on August 27, 1911, the front page of the New York Times contained a startling headline: “Martians Build Two Immense Canals in Two Years”. This gave rise to incorrect assumptions about intelligent life on Mars. For some, fear of an unknown and stronger lifeform set in, while others remained skeptical. Luckily, the information was quickly corrected based on official astronomical photography. Despite this, conspiracy theories about “martians” and their strength persisted for decades to come. Later, scientists and other astronomers came to the conclusion that the channels were simply optical illusions, and future high-resolution snapshots from visiting spacecrafts would only confirm that the man-made “canals” were only a result of a language mishap.

Based on the passage, what can be inferred about the author’s opinion on the astronomical photographs used to correct the New York Times headline?

Chaos in Translation

Although it can seem quite technical, translating texts into different languages is a delicate art. Not only does it require a solid understanding of languages, but it also calls for an artistic voice that can truly make the words seem natural to native speakers. When it is done well, readers do not even realize that they are reading a text that has been translated from another language. When it is done badly, however, chaos ensues. One of the most emblematic examples of a translation mishap occurred at the dawn of the twentieth century, when an American diplomat received an incorrectly translated copy of a popular book about aliens. As you might imagine, the mistake ignited both fear and disbelief regarding a concept that was already so foreign to begin with.

It all started with Giovanni Virginio Schiaparelli, an Italian astronomer and astrophysicist, in the late 1800s. In addition to studying astronomy at renowned universities, Schiaparelli was the lead director of a famous observatory in Milan, where he was able to observe stars and planets with a telescope. When he first viewed Mars this way in 1877, he quickly made a hand drawn picture of what he had seen on a piece of paper. Using this reference, he believed that the chromatic differences and the “grooves” that he had seen on the surface of Mars meant that continents and seas existed on the planet. Even more interesting was the fact that “channels”, bodies of water that join two larger areas of water, seemed to connect the various seas.  Of course, Schiaparelli had written the original works and explanations in his native language of Italian. He immediately received national success for his findings, and his works were quickly translated into English.

Once the information made its way into the United States, it attracted the attention of a wealthy American named Percival Lowell, who had previously abandoned his career as a foreign diplomat to invest his time and interests in astronomy. He, too, had observed Mars with a telescope, but was shocked when he read Schiaparelli’s description of the planet. Although he was familiar with the grooves and ridges described in Schiaparelli’s work, he was shocked to read about the “canals” — artificial man-made structures — that connected large bodies of water on Mars. Not only did this prove that life exists on Mars, but it suggested that these life forms could construct immense structures in a short period of time! Understanding that Schiaparelli had been a distinguished astronomer and a credible source, Lowell decided that the shocking discovery must be made accessible to the public.

What he did not realize at the time, however, was that the translation was incorrect, and Schiaparelli had never intended to say that man-made structures existed on Mars. In any case, on August 27, 1911, the front page of the New York Times contained a startling headline: “Martians Build Two Immense Canals in Two Years”. This gave rise to incorrect assumptions about intelligent life on Mars. For some, fear of an unknown and stronger lifeform set in, while others remained skeptical. Luckily, the information was quickly corrected based on official astronomical photography. Despite this, conspiracy theories about “martians” and their strength persisted for decades to come. Later, scientists and other astronomers came to the conclusion that the channels were simply optical illusions, and future high-resolution snapshots from visiting spacecrafts would only confirm that the man-made “canals” were only a result of a language mishap.

Which of the following is a logical conclusion that can be drawn from the passage as a whole?

The Future of Tattoos

Tattoos are one of the oldest art forms still in existence known to man. Archaeological records suggest that tattoos have existed as early as the Neolithic period, and they still remain a popular choice today when it comes to body art. Of course, tattoos have made great strides since their earliest moments, and are currently available in countless forms, ranging from temporary choices to designs in invisible ink. Could they get any more modern? Experts believe so, and new advancements in technology suggest that the future of tattoos could make life easier and more efficient for us when combined with smart, wearable devices.

Wearable devices have become increasingly popular within the past decade, and can be incorporated into pieces of clothing or kept directly on the skin.  Currently, perhaps the most popular example of a wearable device is the ubiquitous smart watch, which is known for automatically tracking one’s steps or calories, among other things. Now, technology experts from University College London (UCL) are working on wearable devices in the form of “smart”, temporary tattoos that could be placed directly on the skin. Although the idea is still in the testing phase, it would empoy technology from organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) on temporary tattoo paper that would later be transferred onto human skin. Even though it uses OLED technology, the transfer process is extremely similar to simple, temporary tattoos and is projected to be barely detectable at just 2.3 micrometers.

Now, you might be wondering why someone would opt for a temporary tattoo over a simple wearable device. The answer is twofold: efficiency and comfort. Not only would the temporary tattoo replace potentially bulky watches or devices, but it would also be able to do more than just act as a pedometer and calorie counter. For example, imagine that you are walking along the fruits and vegetables aisle in a grocery store, and are interested in understanding how ripe the products were before making a purchase. In theory, the tattoo would be able to detect information regarding the fruit’s freshness and inform you of the necessary information before your purchase. The tattoo’s technological ink could help spot dehydration levels in professional athletes, or quickly warn doctors of a drastic change in a patient’s statistics. It even has the potential to contribute to more intense treatments, such as chemotherapy. Skeptics should keep these advantages in mind before immediately writing off this idea as too “strange” or “invasive”. 

Although researchers are still in the early stages of understanding tattoos as electronics, the technology team at UCL has already developed a few prototypes and has begun testing electrodes on people’s skin. Some notable advantages of using OLEDs include its ability to adhere to flexible surfaces while in movement besides being quite cost-effective in the long-run. However, the design team still needs to work out solutions to the potential degradation of the OLED tattoo when it comes into contact with wind and pollution. Based on past testing, researchers have found that because of the nature of the ink, foreign substances can contribute to its erosion quicker than expected. The combination of tattoos and wearable technology is a prime example of how this age-old art can adapt to the ebbs and flows of society while staying relevant in our lives.

Which of the following is a logical conclusion that can be drawn from paragraph 2?

The Future of Tattoos

Tattoos are one of the oldest art forms still in existence known to man. Archaeological records suggest that tattoos have existed as early as the Neolithic period, and they still remain a popular choice today when it comes to body art. Of course, tattoos have made great strides since their earliest moments, and are currently available in countless forms, ranging from temporary choices to designs in invisible ink. Could they get any more modern? Experts believe so, and new advancements in technology suggest that the future of tattoos could make life easier and more efficient for us when combined with smart, wearable devices.

Wearable devices have become increasingly popular within the past decade, and can be incorporated into pieces of clothing or kept directly on the skin.  Currently, perhaps the most popular example of a wearable device is the ubiquitous smart watch, which is known for automatically tracking one’s steps or calories, among other things. Now, technology experts from University College London (UCL) are working on wearable devices in the form of “smart”, temporary tattoos that could be placed directly on the skin. Although the idea is still in the testing phase, it would empoy technology from organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) on temporary tattoo paper that would later be transferred onto human skin. Even though it uses OLED technology, the transfer process is extremely similar to simple, temporary tattoos and is projected to be barely detectable at just 2.3 micrometers.

Now, you might be wondering why someone would opt for a temporary tattoo over a simple wearable device. The answer is twofold: efficiency and comfort. Not only would the temporary tattoo replace potentially bulky watches or devices, but it would also be able to do more than just act as a pedometer and calorie counter. For example, imagine that you are walking along the fruits and vegetables aisle in a grocery store, and are interested in understanding how ripe the products were before making a purchase. In theory, the tattoo would be able to detect information regarding the fruit’s freshness and inform you of the necessary information before your purchase. The tattoo’s technological ink could help spot dehydration levels in professional athletes, or quickly warn doctors of a drastic change in a patient’s statistics. It even has the potential to contribute to more intense treatments, such as chemotherapy. Skeptics should keep these advantages in mind before immediately writing off this idea as too “strange” or “invasive”. 

Although researchers are still in the early stages of understanding tattoos as electronics, the technology team at UCL has already developed a few prototypes and has begun testing electrodes on people’s skin. Some notable advantages of using OLEDs include its ability to adhere to flexible surfaces while in movement besides being quite cost-effective in the long-run. However, the design team still needs to work out solutions to the potential degradation of the OLED tattoo when it comes into contact with wind and pollution. Based on past testing, researchers have found that because of the nature of the ink, foreign substances can contribute to its erosion quicker than expected. The combination of tattoos and wearable technology is a prime example of how this age-old art can adapt to the ebbs and flows of society while staying relevant in our lives.

Which of the following is a logical conclusion that can be drawn from paragraph 4?

The Future of Tattoos

Tattoos are one of the oldest art forms still in existence known to man. Archaeological records suggest that tattoos have existed as early as the Neolithic period, and they still remain a popular choice today when it comes to body art. Of course, tattoos have made great strides since their earliest moments, and are currently available in countless forms, ranging from temporary choices to designs in invisible ink. Could they get any more modern? Experts believe so, and new advancements in technology suggest that the future of tattoos could make life easier and more efficient for us when combined with smart, wearable devices.

Wearable devices have become increasingly popular within the past decade, and can be incorporated into pieces of clothing or kept directly on the skin.  Currently, perhaps the most popular example of a wearable device is the ubiquitous smart watch, which is known for automatically tracking one’s steps or calories, among other things. Now, technology experts from University College London (UCL) are working on wearable devices in the form of “smart”, temporary tattoos that could be placed directly on the skin. Although the idea is still in the testing phase, it would empoy technology from organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) on temporary tattoo paper that would later be transferred onto human skin. Even though it uses OLED technology, the transfer process is extremely similar to simple, temporary tattoos and is projected to be barely detectable at just 2.3 micrometers.

Now, you might be wondering why someone would opt for a temporary tattoo over a simple wearable device. The answer is twofold: efficiency and comfort. Not only would the temporary tattoo replace potentially bulky watches or devices, but it would also be able to do more than just act as a pedometer and calorie counter. For example, imagine that you are walking along the fruits and vegetables aisle in a grocery store, and are interested in understanding how ripe the products were before making a purchase. In theory, the tattoo would be able to detect information regarding the fruit’s freshness and inform you of the necessary information before your purchase. The tattoo’s technological ink could help spot dehydration levels in professional athletes, or quickly warn doctors of a drastic change in a patient’s statistics. It even has the potential to contribute to more intense treatments, such as chemotherapy. Skeptics should keep these advantages in mind before immediately writing off this idea as too “strange” or “invasive”. 

Although researchers are still in the early stages of understanding tattoos as electronics, the technology team at UCL has already developed a few prototypes and has begun testing electrodes on people’s skin. Some notable advantages of using OLEDs include its ability to adhere to flexible surfaces while in movement besides being quite cost-effective in the long-run. However, the design team still needs to work out solutions to the potential degradation of the OLED tattoo when it comes into contact with wind and pollution. Based on past testing, researchers have found that because of the nature of the ink, foreign substances can contribute to its erosion quicker than expected. The combination of tattoos and wearable technology is a prime example of how this age-old art can adapt to the ebbs and flows of society while staying relevant in our lives.

Based on the passage, what can be inferred about the author’s opinion regarding tattoos connected to wearable devices?

The Future of Tattoos

Tattoos are one of the oldest art forms still in existence known to man. Archaeological records suggest that tattoos have existed as early as the Neolithic period, and they still remain a popular choice today when it comes to body art. Of course, tattoos have made great strides since their earliest moments, and are currently available in countless forms, ranging from temporary choices to designs in invisible ink. Could they get any more modern? Experts believe so, and new advancements in technology suggest that the future of tattoos could make life easier and more efficient for us when combined with smart, wearable devices.

Wearable devices have become increasingly popular within the past decade, and can be incorporated into pieces of clothing or kept directly on the skin.  Currently, perhaps the most popular example of a wearable device is the ubiquitous smart watch, which is known for automatically tracking one’s steps or calories, among other things. Now, technology experts from University College London (UCL) are working on wearable devices in the form of “smart”, temporary tattoos that could be placed directly on the skin. Although the idea is still in the testing phase, it would empoy technology from organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) on temporary tattoo paper that would later be transferred onto human skin. Even though it uses OLED technology, the transfer process is extremely similar to simple, temporary tattoos and is projected to be barely detectable at just 2.3 micrometers.

Now, you might be wondering why someone would opt for a temporary tattoo over a simple wearable device. The answer is twofold: efficiency and comfort. Not only would the temporary tattoo replace potentially bulky watches or devices, but it would also be able to do more than just act as a pedometer and calorie counter. For example, imagine that you are walking along the fruits and vegetables aisle in a grocery store, and are interested in understanding how ripe the products were before making a purchase. In theory, the tattoo would be able to detect information regarding the fruit’s freshness and inform you of the necessary information before your purchase. The tattoo’s technological ink could help spot dehydration levels in professional athletes, or quickly warn doctors of a drastic change in a patient’s statistics. It even has the potential to contribute to more intense treatments, such as chemotherapy. Skeptics should keep these advantages in mind before immediately writing off this idea as too “strange” or “invasive”. 

Although researchers are still in the early stages of understanding tattoos as electronics, the technology team at UCL has already developed a few prototypes and has begun testing electrodes on people’s skin. Some notable advantages of using OLEDs include its ability to adhere to flexible surfaces while in movement besides being quite cost-effective in the long-run. However, the design team still needs to work out solutions to the potential degradation of the OLED tattoo when it comes into contact with wind and pollution. Based on past testing, researchers have found that because of the nature of the ink, foreign substances can contribute to its erosion quicker than expected. The combination of tattoos and wearable technology is a prime example of how this age-old art can adapt to the ebbs and flows of society while staying relevant in our lives.

Which of the following is a logical conclusion that can be drawn from the passage as a whole?

Women in Space

On April 12, 1961, the first human being entered outer space aboard the spacecraft Vostok 1. Most people are probably familiar with the man aboard that spacecraft, Yuri Alekseyevich, the Russian cosmonaut who first orbited planet earth. Less than a decade later, American Commander Neil Armstrong successfully completed the first moon landing. Another remarkable event occurred between these monumental occasions, though, when twenty-six-year-old Russian astronaut Valentina Tereskova orbited the Earth for three days as the first woman to go to outer space. This event marked a pivotal moment in women’s history and would influence the future of space travel forever.

Valentina Tereskova was born in 1937 near the city of Yaroslavl, along the Volga River in northeast Russia. From a young age, Tereskova cultivated a passion for adventure through athletics and skydiving. When she learned that the Soviet space program was planning to admit a female cosmonaut in 1962, she jumped at the opportunity and was ultimately successful; Tereskova was admitted into the program among a thousand candidates. Thus began her extensive training with the Air Force Engineering Academy and rigorous preparation for space voyages. In fact, she even contributed extensively to the launch of Vostok 5, which carried her male colleague, Valery Bykovsky, prior to her own mission. After being nominated to pilot her own shuttle, the Vostok 6, Tereskova was then promoted to lieutenant, a prestigious rank in the Soviet space program.

Tereskova’s first flight, which took off on June 17,1963, went exceptionally well despite a few hiccups along the way. At one point, she realized that the spacecraft had been moving away from the programmed trajectory, but she was able to call upon her training and efficiently solved the problem using radio communications. By the end of her mission, she had been in orbit for nearly three days, totaling 48 distinct laps around the Earth. Upon landing, Tereskova became not only a household name in Russia, but also a symbol of women’s empowerment across the globe. Compared to her colleagues, Tereskova traveled more extensively after her successful mission, making 42 different trips in just eight years. After an extensive international tour, the young cosmonaut devoted her life to politics.

Although Tereskova remains the only woman to have been on a solo space mission, many other women followed in her footsteps, contributing to an ever-expanding, remarkable list of women. Tereskova also influenced other female cosmonauts in Russia, including Svetlana Savitskaya, the second woman to go to space and Yelena Kondakova, the first woman to carry out a long-term mission in orbit. Some notable American astronauts include Sally Ride, the first American female astronaut, and Eileen Collins, the first woman to command a space mission after having been on only three other trips. 

Which of the following is a logical conclusion that can be drawn from paragraph 1?

Women in Space

On April 12, 1961, the first human being entered outer space aboard the spacecraft Vostok 1. Most people are probably familiar with the man aboard that spacecraft, Yuri Alekseyevich, the Russian cosmonaut who first orbited planet earth. Less than a decade later, American Commander Neil Armstrong successfully completed the first moon landing. Another remarkable event occurred between these monumental occasions, though, when twenty-six-year-old Russian astronaut Valentina Tereskova orbited the Earth for three days as the first woman to go to outer space. This event marked a pivotal moment in women’s history and would influence the future of space travel forever.

Valentina Tereskova was born in 1937 near the city of Yaroslavl, along the Volga River in northeast Russia. From a young age, Tereskova cultivated a passion for adventure through athletics and skydiving. When she learned that the Soviet space program was planning to admit a female cosmonaut in 1962, she jumped at the opportunity and was ultimately successful; Tereskova was admitted into the program among a thousand candidates. Thus began her extensive training with the Air Force Engineering Academy and rigorous preparation for space voyages. In fact, she even contributed extensively to the launch of Vostok 5, which carried her male colleague, Valery Bykovsky, prior to her own mission. After being nominated to pilot her own shuttle, the Vostok 6, Tereskova was then promoted to lieutenant, a prestigious rank in the Soviet space program.

Tereskova’s first flight, which took off on June 17,1963, went exceptionally well despite a few hiccups along the way. At one point, she realized that the spacecraft had been moving away from the programmed trajectory, but she was able to call upon her training and efficiently solved the problem using radio communications. By the end of her mission, she had been in orbit for nearly three days, totaling 48 distinct laps around the Earth. Upon landing, Tereskova became not only a household name in Russia, but also a symbol of women’s empowerment across the globe. Compared to her colleagues, Tereskova traveled more extensively after her successful mission, making 42 different trips in just eight years. After an extensive international tour, the young cosmonaut devoted her life to politics.

Although Tereskova remains the only woman to have been on a solo space mission, many other women followed in her footsteps, contributing to an ever-expanding, remarkable list of women. Tereskova also influenced other female cosmonauts in Russia, including Svetlana Savitskaya, the second woman to go to space and Yelena Kondakova, the first woman to carry out a long-term mission in orbit. Some notable American astronauts include Sally Ride, the first American female astronaut, and Eileen Collins, the first woman to command a space mission after having been on only three other trips. 

Which of the following is a logical conclusion that can be drawn from paragraph 3?

Women in Space

On April 12, 1961, the first human being entered outer space aboard the spacecraft Vostok 1. Most people are probably familiar with the man aboard that spacecraft, Yuri Alekseyevich, the Russian cosmonaut who first orbited planet earth. Less than a decade later, American Commander Neil Armstrong successfully completed the first moon landing. Another remarkable event occurred between these monumental occasions, though, when twenty-six-year-old Russian astronaut Valentina Tereskova orbited the Earth for three days as the first woman to go to outer space. This event marked a pivotal moment in women’s history and would influence the future of space travel forever.

Valentina Tereskova was born in 1937 near the city of Yaroslavl, along the Volga River in northeast Russia. From a young age, Tereskova cultivated a passion for adventure through athletics and skydiving. When she learned that the Soviet space program was planning to admit a female cosmonaut in 1962, she jumped at the opportunity and was ultimately successful; Tereskova was admitted into the program among a thousand candidates. Thus began her extensive training with the Air Force Engineering Academy and rigorous preparation for space voyages. In fact, she even contributed extensively to the launch of Vostok 5, which carried her male colleague, Valery Bykovsky, prior to her own mission. After being nominated to pilot her own shuttle, the Vostok 6, Tereskova was then promoted to lieutenant, a prestigious rank in the Soviet space program.

Tereskova’s first flight, which took off on June 17,1963, went exceptionally well despite a few hiccups along the way. At one point, she realized that the spacecraft had been moving away from the programmed trajectory, but she was able to call upon her training and efficiently solved the problem using radio communications. By the end of her mission, she had been in orbit for nearly three days, totaling 48 distinct laps around the Earth. Upon landing, Tereskova became not only a household name in Russia, but also a symbol of women’s empowerment across the globe. Compared to her colleagues, Tereskova traveled more extensively after her successful mission, making 42 different trips in just eight years. After an extensive international tour, the young cosmonaut devoted her life to politics.

Although Tereskova remains the only woman to have been on a solo space mission, many other women followed in her footsteps, contributing to an ever-expanding, remarkable list of women. Tereskova also influenced other female cosmonauts in Russia, including Svetlana Savitskaya, the second woman to go to space and Yelena Kondakova, the first woman to carry out a long-term mission in orbit. Some notable American astronauts include Sally Ride, the first American female astronaut, and Eileen Collins, the first woman to command a space mission after having been on only three other trips. 

Which of the following is a logical addition to the end of the passage?

Women in Space

On April 12, 1961, the first human being entered outer space aboard the spacecraft Vostok 1. Most people are probably familiar with the man aboard that spacecraft, Yuri Alekseyevich, the Russian cosmonaut who first orbited planet earth. Less than a decade later, American Commander Neil Armstrong successfully completed the first moon landing. Another remarkable event occurred between these monumental occasions, though, when twenty-six-year-old Russian astronaut Valentina Tereskova orbited the Earth for three days as the first woman to go to outer space. This event marked a pivotal moment in women’s history and would influence the future of space travel forever.

Valentina Tereskova was born in 1937 near the city of Yaroslavl, along the Volga River in northeast Russia. From a young age, Tereskova cultivated a passion for adventure through athletics and skydiving. When she learned that the Soviet space program was planning to admit a female cosmonaut in 1962, she jumped at the opportunity and was ultimately successful; Tereskova was admitted into the program among a thousand candidates. Thus began her extensive training with the Air Force Engineering Academy and rigorous preparation for space voyages. In fact, she even contributed extensively to the launch of Vostok 5, which carried her male colleague, Valery Bykovsky, prior to her own mission. After being nominated to pilot her own shuttle, the Vostok 6, Tereskova was then promoted to lieutenant, a prestigious rank in the Soviet space program.

Tereskova’s first flight, which took off on June 17,1963, went exceptionally well despite a few hiccups along the way. At one point, she realized that the spacecraft had been moving away from the programmed trajectory, but she was able to call upon her training and efficiently solved the problem using radio communications. By the end of her mission, she had been in orbit for nearly three days, totaling 48 distinct laps around the Earth. Upon landing, Tereskova became not only a household name in Russia, but also a symbol of women’s empowerment across the globe. Compared to her colleagues, Tereskova traveled more extensively after her successful mission, making 42 different trips in just eight years. After an extensive international tour, the young cosmonaut devoted her life to politics.

Although Tereskova remains the only woman to have been on a solo space mission, many other women followed in her footsteps, contributing to an ever-expanding, remarkable list of women. Tereskova also influenced other female cosmonauts in Russia, including Svetlana Savitskaya, the second woman to go to space and Yelena Kondakova, the first woman to carry out a long-term mission in orbit. Some notable American astronauts include Sally Ride, the first American female astronaut, and Eileen Collins, the first woman to command a space mission after having been on only three other trips. The history of space travel is as interesting as it is extensive, and the effects of the first female-led mission are still present today.

Which of the following is a logical conclusion that can be drawn from the passage as a whole?