Read the excerpt from "Elevator Systems of the Eiffel Tower, 1889" by Robert M. Vogel.The first complete elevator machine in the United States, constructed in 1855, was a complex and inefficient contrivance built around an oscillating-cylinder steam engine. The advantages of an elevator system independent of the mill drive quickly became apparent, and by 1860 improved steam elevator machines were being produced in some quantity, but almost exclusively for freight service. It is not clear when the first elevator was installed explicitly for passenger service, but it was probably in 1857, when Otis placed one in a store on Broadway at Broome Street in New York.In the decade following the Civil War, tall buildings had just begun to emerge; and, although the skylines of the world’s great cities were still dominated by church spires, there was increasing activity in the development of elevator apparatus adapted to the transportation of people as well as of merchandise. Operators of hotels and stores gradually became aware of the commercial advantages to be gained by elevating their patrons even one or two floors above the ground, by machinery. The steam engine formed the foundation of the early elevator industry, but as building heights increased it was gradually replaced by hydraulic, and ultimately by electrical, systems.
Read the paragraph.1When my father came home from work last Wednesday, he handed me an envelope and asked if I wanted to see the world. 2A student-exchange program is being sponsored by his company. 2The program is being developed by a coworker of his. 4"Studying abroad would be exciting for you," my mother said.
Read the excerpt from "The Invention of the Sewing Machine" by Grace Rogers Cooper.Isaac Singer, whose name is known around the world as a manufacturer of sewing machines, was the eighth child of poor German immigrants. Isaac was born on October 27, 1811, in Pittstown, New York, but most of his early life was spent in Oswego. He worked as a mechanic and cabinetmaker, but acquired an interest in the theater. Under the name of Isaac Merritt, he went to Rochester and became an actor. In 1839, during an absence from the theater, he completed his first invention, a mechanical excavator, which he sold for $2000. With the money Singer organized a theatrical troupe of his own, which he called “The Merritt Players.” When the group failed in Fredericksburg, Ohio, Singer was stranded for lack of funds.
Which sentence tells about a present goal?
Sudhie wrote this rough draft. She wants to revise the draft to include evidence from a credible source.Our town needs a community center that offers exercise equipment, a meeting space, and entertainment for teenagers. This would encourage healthy lifestyle choices and community engagement. Rather than driving around looking for friends or loitering at fast-food restaurants, teens could gather to play ping pong or to take an exercise class. This healthy investment would be a welcome relief to the teens of our community.
Read the excerpt from Monster.PETROCELLIYou heard Mr. Cruz say that you were supposed to go in and “check the store out” for cops. Is that right?O’BRIENObjection! I believe the testimony was that Mr. Cruz was told that was the case.JUDGEDo you want the testimony read back?PETROCELLII’ll withdraw the question as framed. Mr. Harmon, do you remember Osvaldo saying that he understood you to be the lookout?
In Last Lecture, which person does Randy Pausch connect to the idea of always encouraging his students to strive for higher goals?
In a drama script, camera directions are provided in order to
Which piece of advice from Last Lecture best supports the idea that it is important to achieve your dreams?
Read the sentence.Dancing is becoming a popular hobby.
Read the rough draft.The county’s new online grade book is a wonderful parent resource. Parents can log on to check students’ daily homework assignments, test grades, and long-term project information. A few seconds of research offers parents a comprehensive update about students’ standings.Read the counterclaim.However, this resource needs to be used properly by parents and students.
Read the statement from Last Lecture by Randy Pausch.We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand.
Read the excerpt from "The New Marvel in Photography" by H. J. W. Dam.In all the history of scientific discovery there has never been, perhaps, so general, rapid, and dramatic an effect wrought on the scientific centres of Europe as has followed, in the past four weeks, upon an announcement made to the Würzburg Physico-Medical Society, at their December meeting, by Professor William Konrad Röntgen, professor of physics at the Royal University of Würzburg. The first news which reached London was by telegraph from Vienna to the effect that a Professor Röntgen, until then the possessor of only a local fame in the town mentioned, had discovered a new kind of light, which penetrated and photographed through everything. This news was received with a mild interest, some amusement, and much incredulity; and a week passed. Then, by mail and telegraph, came daily clear indications of the stir which the discovery was making in all the great line of universities between Vienna and Berlin. Then Röntgen's own report arrived, so cool, so business-like, and so truly scientific in character, that it left no doubt either of the truth or of the great importance of the preceding reports. . . .Exactly what kind of a force Professor Röntgen has discovered he does not know. As will be seen below, he declines to call it a new kind of light, or a new form of electricity. He has given it the name of the X rays.
In Monster, which feelings most likely lead to Mr. Sawicki’s challenging Petrocelli's view of Steve's character?
Read the paragraph.1The achievement of most goals depends on the efforts of more than one person. 2Teachers, parents, and friends often help us achieve our goals. 3Strangers also help us achieve our goals. 4When we go to an amusement park, for example, the park employees help us reach the goal of feeling happy or thrilled. 5Police officers help us achieve the goal of staying safe. 6Can you think of other people who help you achieve your goals?
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