Directions: Read each passage and then respond to the questions. Each question will ask you to make a logical inference based on textual
details. Explain your answer by referencing the text.
1. Mr. Thomas sat on the front porch of his house in a bathrobe and bunny slippers with his head in
his hands. He was holding the daily newspaper. The sun shined brightly in the sky. His neighbors
were coming out of their houses and getting in their cars. Mr. Thomas sighed. His neighbor Mr.
Rosencrantz stepped out on his porch and saw Mr. Thomas. "Did it again, huh?" said Mr.
Rosencrantz. Mr. Thomas replied, "Yep." Mr. Rosencrantz chuckled and said, "Here, Mr. Thomas,
you can use my cell phone. I could even keep a key over here if you wanted." Tom thankfully
grabbed the cell phone and called his wife. "Honey, I did it again." Mr. Rosencrantz heard Mrs.
Thomas yelling at Mr. Thomas in a distorted high-pitched squeal. "Yes, dear. I'm so sorry. I'll see you
soon," Mr. Thomas returned the phone, sighed deeply, and ran his fingers through his hair.
A. What is the thing that Mr. Thomas "did again"?
How do you know THEY
B. Why will Mr. Thomas see Mrs. Thomas soon?
How do you know this?

b

explanation:

c

explanation:

as we know, the english language is spoken all over the world by native and non-native speakers and has become the most certain tool when it comes to communicating. businesses, schools, even romantic relationships depend on it to keep thriving. in addition, it is the language of the internet not only because most of the content available is in english, but also because people prefer to use it when talking to others, since it's the language everyone supposedly learns.

yet, there have been some current claims that chinese will soon take over as the most important language in the world. china's magnitude has never been more evident and doing business with the chinese is a gold mine for any country. we now see language schools offering chinese courses as commonly as english.

however - even though we cannot deny china's importance and the advantage it is when someone takes the time to learn the language their business contact speaks-, people in general seem to be ignoring the aspects that seem to keep english as the chosen one of languages. one of them has been mentioned above: it is the language of the internet. also, chinese people are still learning english, since it opens doors in communicating with practically everyone else, from every single country.

note: if this is not the sort of transition you need, let me know. : d