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gold in the sky
by alan e. nourse

chapter 1. trouble times two

the sun was glowing dull red as it slipped down behind the curving horizon of mars, but gregory hunter was not able to see it.

there was no viewscreen in the ship's cabin; it was too tiny for that. greg twisted around in the cockpit that had been built just big enough to hold him, and shifted his long legs against the brace-webbing, trying to get them comfortable.

he knew he was afraid but nobody else knew that, not even the captain waiting at the control board on the satellite, and in spite of the fear greg hunter would not have traded places at this moment with anyone else in the universe.

he had worked too hard and waited too long for this moment.

he heard the count-down monitor clicking in his ears, and his hands clenched into fists. how far from mars would he be 10 minutes from now? he didn't know. farther than any man had ever traveled before in the space of 10 minutes, he knew, and faster. how far and how fast would depend on him alone.

"all set, greg? " it was the captain's voice in the earphones.

"all set, captain."

"you understand the program? "

greg nodded. "24 hours out, 24 hours back, 90 degrees to the ecliptic1, and all the acceleration2 i can stand both ways."

greg grinned to himself. he thought of the months of conditioning he had gone through to prepare for this run the hours in the centrifuge to build up his tolerance to acceleration, the careful diet, the rigorous hours of physical conditioning. it was only one experiment, one tiny step in the work that could someday give men the stars, but to gregory hunter at this moment it was everything.

"good luck, then." the captain cut off, and the blastoff buzzer sounded.

he was off. his heart hammered in his throat, and his eyes ached fiercely, but he paid no attention. his finger crept to the air-speed indicator, then to the cut-off switch. when the pressure became too great, when he began to black out, he would press it.

but not yet. it was speed they wanted; they had to know how much acceleration a man could take for how long and still survive, and now it was up to him to show them.

fleetingly, he thought of tom poor old stick-in-the-mud tom, working away in his grubby little mars-bound laboratory, watching bacteria grow. tom could never have qualified for a job like this. tom couldn't even go into free-fall for 10 minutes without getting sick all over the place. greg felt a surge of pity for his brother, and then a twinge of malicious anticipation. wait until tom heard the reports on this run! it was all right to spend your time poking around with bottles and test tubes if you couldn't do anything else, but it took something special to pilot an xp ship for project star-jump. and after this run was over, even tom would have to admit

there was a lurch, and quite suddenly the enormous pressure was gone.

something was wrong. he hadn't pushed the cut-off button, yet the ship's engines were suddenly silent. he jabbed at the power switch. nothing happened. then the side-jets sputted, and he was slammed sideways into the cot.

he snapped on the radio speaker. "control can you hear me? something's gone wrong out "

1the great circle that is the apparent path of the sun.

2the process of moving faster or happening more quickly.


now that you have read the passage, you will write an informational response paragraph to answer the following question:

what details from the story create the character of greg hunter?

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begin your paragraph by rephrasing the question into a topic sentence. be sure to include the title and the author.
include 3 or more specific examples, details, or quotes from the passage to support your answers to the prompt.
end with a conclusion sentence to wrap up your ideas.
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modern day technological advancements are constantly seen throughout every aspect of life. cell phones, portable internet availability, laptop computers, ipods, mp3 players of every brand, and many other devices, are everywhere. they seem to possess unending possible detriments, but, along with such issues, technology also has positive impacts on today’s youth. in some situations, the internet and ipod prevent sociability, though in others they may be the cause of increased social activity. overall, modern technology has the capability to bring people together as well as enhance the social abilities of the today’s youth; however, if used without discretion, can also create a less interactive generation, frequently depending on technology for contentment.  

the immense capabilities of the internet today are astonishing, and offer many positive opportunities for teens. primarily, the internet makes sharing information fast and simple, despite factors that in other cases would prohibit such simple distribution. according to jean-francois coget in source c, “with the internet, information can be transmitted and received with ease at any time of the day to and from any number of friends.” it is possible to send videos, pictures, papers, projects, and a quantity of other things with the click of a button. the transfer can happen in seconds. the amazing capability of modern day internet simplifies teenage life, by providing a way to convey knowledge. another way in which internet proves positive is by providing a way to keep in touch with friends and family worldwide, or just across town. whether it’s a friend that switched schools and is never around, or a family member in london, the internet makes it possible to email, instant message, and even video chat. such qualities of internet communication bring people together with more frequent contact, boosting sociability and relationships. in addition, the internet also has the capability to, “foster openness, self-confidence, and a greater sense of ease, and comfort in dealing with others” (source c). since it is not obligatory to reveal physical appearance or social status over the internet, it grants an opportunity to be a completely new person, who is entirely open and confident. internet chats, even with mere acquaintances, can supply a chance for socially challenged teens to experience a form of social interaction, in order to create a sense of composure. modern day internet advancements not only offer an easier way to share information, but also contribute to sociability by providing a way to communicate with distant friends and family, as well as giving socially challenged teenagers an opportunity for interaction.

likewise, another modern day technology, the ipod, may also have a positive effect on some teenagers, by presenting a different view of the world as well as uniting individuals through musical taste. in the eyes of kelly doyle-mace, in source d, “music deepens the experience of walking through the world, rather than detracting from it.” there are millions of songs out there, one to match every possible mood. sometimes, turning on just the right song can be motivational and provide a completely new outlook on a certain circumstance. in addition, lyrics are often relatable to personal life and can be significant or simply encouraging. another way in which ipods and personal musical taste is a positive effect on teens is by uniting people of different backgrounds and diversities through their music choice. lisa and johnny rocket, hosts of “ipod dj nights,” describe that one night a month they invite guests to bring their ipods to a london bar. where they can play whatever songs they choose (source d). “even more diverse than the music are the members… the ipod acts to bring people together,” lisa explains (source d). these gatherings prove that as diverse as music can be, it is also unifying. the multitudes of people attending these parties, from every race background and belief, are united through their assorted music taste. ipods have the potential to positively affect today’s youth by matching any and every mood with music, resulting in a deeper walk through life, as well as bringing people together by means of musical interest.

the alternative argument is that the internet can be a significantly negative influence on teenagers, if overused. constant internet use detracts time that could be spent with friends and family. hours wasted away typing useless messages is detrimental to personal relationships with the ones who really matter. it was discovered through a study in pittsburgh that people who use the internet most often are “spending less time talking with their families…keeping up with fewer friends” (source b). it is of no use to spend so much time talking to people over the internet, when one could just as easily walk down the stairs and spend time with family, or go to see friends instead. according to source

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a. adverb phrase

1. read the following excerpt from franklin d. roosevelt's "fireside chat 19":

on the other side of the picture, we must learn also to know that guerilla warfare against the germans in, let us say serbia or norway, us; that a successful russian offensive against the germans us; and that british successes on land or sea in any part of the world strengthen our hands.

remember always that germany and italy, regardless of any formal declaration of war, consider themselves at war with the united states at this moment just as much as they consider themselves at war with britain or russia. and germany puts all the other republics of the americas into the same category of enemies. the people of our sister republics of this hemisphere can be honored by that fact.  

the true goal we seek is far above and beyond the ugly field of battle. when we resort to force, as now we must, we are determined that this force shall be directed toward ultimate good as well as against immediate evil. we americans are not destroyers — we are builders.

analyze the effectiveness of this excerpt. how does it function within the speech as a whole? how does the structure of the excerpt to convey the speech's purpose and key points? support your argument with evidence from the speech. (10 points)

as for symbolic actions, the narrator's tearing down the wallpaper in an attempt to find the "woman" in the wallpaper represents her struggle to retain or regain her sanity.   the wallpaper has been part of her confinement and by her tearing it down, she is freeing herself from that confinement.