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36. "The California Right to Know Genetically Modified Food Act” known as Proposition 37 will require food manufacturers to label food with genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). If the bill passes, it will be the first law in the United States that required GMO labeling. Some European countries already mandate GMO labeling, but efforts to pass legislation in the United States have met resistance. Over a dozen other states have failed to pass proposed labeling laws. Food manufacturer argue that the bill is unnecessary because GMO are safe. They believe labeling will drive up food costs and will confuse consumers. Proponents of the legislation assert that consumers have a right to know what is in their food.

Genetic modification, also called genetic engineering, the alteration of genetic material through processes not found in nature. Scientists use genetically modified organisms to protect crops. add variety to certain foods. Some people believe that the genetic modification of foods effects safety. Corporations that produce genetically modified foods point to hundreds of studies that show that they are safe. California voters will soon make a choice about GMO foods labels, and both sides are spending millions of dollars to influence their decisions. The result of the ballot initiative will reverberate throughout the nation.

What is the main idea of this passage?
  1. There are many studies that show that genetically modified foods are no more dangerous than other foods.
  2. California voters will soon decide if foods with genetically modified ingredients must be labeled.
  3. Scientists use genetically modified organisms to protect crops.
  4. The campaigns on both sides of Proposition 37 are spending millions of dollars.
37. Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.

In late January 2011, protests broke out in Cairo, Egypt because of anger over government corruption
  1. Cairo, Egypt
  2. Cairo, Egypt.
  3. Cairo, Egypt,
  4. Cairo, Egypt;
38. Jacqueline and Lee are meeting for the weekend somewhere between their cities, which are 420 miles apart. Jacqueline drives 80 mph for the duration of her trip. If they both left home at 10 a.m. and met at 1 p.m., what speed did Lee drive to reach their meeting spot?
  1. 75 mph
  2. 70 mph
  3. 65 mph
  4. 60 mph
39. How many degrees Fahrenheit are equal to 30 degrees Celsius?
  1. 86°F
  2. 8.6°F
  3. 30°F
  4. 186°F
40. "The California Right to Know Genetically Modified Food Act” known as Proposition 37 will require food manufacturers to label food with genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). If the bill passes, it will be the first law in the United States that required GMO labeling. Some European countries already mandate GMO labeling, but efforts to pass legislation in the United States have met resistance. Over a dozen other states have failed to pass proposed labeling laws. Food manufacturer argue that the bill is unnecessary because GMO are safe. They believe labeling will drive up food costs and will confuse consumers. Proponents of the legislation assert that consumers have a right to know what is in their food.

Genetic modification, also called genetic engineering, the alteration of genetic material through processes not found in nature. Scientists use genetically modified organisms to protect crops. add variety to certain foods. Some people believe that the genetic modification of foods effects safety. Corporations that produce genetically modified foods point to hundreds of studies that show that they are safe. California voters will soon make a choice about GMO foods labels, and both sides are spending millions of dollars to influence their decisions. The result of the ballot initiative will reverberate throughout the nation.

If Proposition 37 is passed, what consequence might consumers encounter?
  1. Labeling will drive up the cost of food.
  2. Labeling will limit the kinds of foods consumers can purchase.
  3. To avoid labeling, farmers will grow crops that are not protected and easily destroyed.
  4. As a result of food labeling, food will be in short supply.

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