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The sat critical reading section 105658 SAT2006[03](fin).qx 11/21/05 6:42 PM Page 87 – THE SAT CRITICAL READING SECTION – 23. The main purpose of the passage is to 25. The author would agree with all the following a. discuss trends in fashion statements EXCEPT b. relate the history of commerce a. a person wearing a New York Yankees baseball c. lament the passing of old traditions hat is not necessarily a fan of the team or a d. help the reader discover his or her own true resident of New York identity b. pride in our school or community is not as e. discuss commercialism’s powerful influence strong today as it was years ago upon personal identity c. in today’s society, being trendy is more impor- tant than keeping tradition 24. What does the author mean by the commercial d. you can tell a lot about somebody by what he range of options (line 2)? or she is wearing a. the variety of commercials on television and e. the market has many choices but few values radio 26. The author uses all of the following techniques to b. the numerous products available to today’s consumer convince the reader EXCEPT c. the ability to shop on the Internet a. an informal style d. let the buyer beware b. specific examples that readers can relate to e. technology’s impact upon the world c. references to religious doctrine d. use of the first-person plural pronoun we e. avoiding absolute statements Questions 27–29 are based on the following passage about the physical activity of American adolescents. According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC), a vast number of American teens are not vigor- ously active on a regular basis, contributing to a trend of sluggishness among Americans of all ages. In Feb- ruary of 2004, the American Academy of Family Physicians reported that physical activity among American adolescents continues to decline substantially with each year. This is particularly true among adolescent Line girls, 48% of whom report low levels of physical activity by the time they are in the 12th grade. Unfortu- (5) nately, the sedentary habits of young couch potatoes often continue into adulthood. Presently, less than one-third of Americans meet the federal recommendations to engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five days a week. Inactivity can be a serious health risk factor; setting the stage for obesity and associated chronic illnesses like heart disease or diabetes. The benefits of exercise include build- ing bone and muscle; maintaining healthy joints; controlling weight; and preventing the development of (10) high blood pressure. 875658 SAT2006[03](fin).qx 11/21/05 6:42 PM Page 88 – THE SAT CRITICAL READING SECTION – 27. The passage serves all of the following purposes 28. In line 2, sluggishness most nearly means EXCEPT to a. unemployment a. provide statistical information to support the b. lethargy claim that teenagers do not exercise enough c. willingness b. list long-term health risks associated with lack d. animation of exercise e. energy c. express skepticism that teenagers can change 29. The primary purpose ...