1 Pretest: Unit 1 A teenage boy falls in love with a girl from a different gang.
Their parents don't want them to be together, so they hide
their relationship from everyone. Arguments between the
two gangs cause the boy to have to flee. The couple's plan
to reunite fails, and both die in the end.
Which sentence best summarizes the paragraph?
A. Romantic love conquers all the difficulties that arise.
OB. Two lovers from opposite worlds must overcome many obstacles
to be together.
O C. The story takes place in a modern-day city because it has to do
with gangs
D. It is a good story because it has love and adventure.

Why does the author's description of the mercury boiler—"the mercury, when vaporized, going into a mercury turbine and then into a condenser, remaining hot enough to generate steam in a steam boiler"—intentionally incorporate such highly technical language? using technical language establishes the expertise of the writer and convey the complex nature of the process being described. using technical language allows the writer to subtly poke fun at those who seek to make basic processes seem overly complicated. using technical language encourages readers to develop deeper and more meaningful personal connections to the information. using technical language lets the writer make clear to readers that the article is intended for readers who are themselves experts on electricity.