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"Lost in Interpretation" by Ellen Rolfes Barbie Parker is a rock star sign language interpreter. When a guitarist starts a riff, Parker plays air guitar. When the drummer starts pounding, she claps to the beat. Her body moves to the rhythm of the songs as she signs lyrics with the same attitude as the musicians, from Bob Dylan to Lady Gaga. When Parker’s audience — those who are deaf and hard of hearing — see her interpretations for the first time, they often say “Now I understand why people like music.” As an interpreter, Parker gives the deaf community an opportunity to appreciate an experience that for so long was only accessible to those who could hear. Quality interpreting enables a deaf audience to experience and participate in public events usually only accessible for hearing individuals. But poor interpreting can alienate viewers, and create even bigger gaps in communication. 1 of 9 Question Use the article to answer the question. What is the central idea of this article? (1 point) Responses A good sign language interpreter can be very helpful to a deaf audience, but a bad sign language interpreter can ruin an experience. A good sign language interpreter can be very helpful to a deaf audience, but a bad sign language interpreter can ruin an experience. Barbie Parker is an excellent sign language interpreter who has brought music shows alive for deaf audiences. Interpreters like Parker are essential. Barbie Parker is an excellent sign language interpreter who

Answer 1

The central idea of the article is that a good sign language interpreter can enhance the experience for a deaf audience by providing a deeper understanding and appreciation of music, while a poor interpreter can alienate viewers and hinder communication. Therefore, the most accurate response is:

"A good sign language interpreter can be very helpful to a deaf audience, but a bad sign language interpreter can ruin an experience."

Answer 2

"Are Commercial Honeybees Making Wild Bees Sick?" by Berly McCoy Everyone wants to save the bees. But as populations decline every year, we may be saving them to death. Human efforts to breed more of these insects in artificial beehives and plant more flowers may seem the obvious way to stave off heavy losses. New research shows the answer is not that clear cut, because viruses may be spilling over from commercial honeybee colonies into wild bee populations, according to a study from the University of Vermont published Wednesday in PLOS One. 1 of 8 Question Use the article to answer the question. How does the “What they found” section refine the central idea? (1 point) Responses It uncovers the specifics of what makes wild bees sick and answers the question in the title. It uncovers the specifics of what makes wild bees sick and answers the question in the title. It provides additional nuance that helps readers understand how complex the issue is. It provides additional nuance that helps readers understand how complex the issue is. It reveals the advances that have been made on the topic since the studies began. It reveals the advances that have been made on the topic since the studies began. It suggests the author’s initial claims were not completely accurate and adjusts them. It suggests the author’s initial claims were not completely accurate and adjusts them.

Answer 3

The correct response is:

"It provides additional nuance that helps readers understand how complex the issue is."

This option highlights how the findings refine the central idea by illustrating the complexity of the interactions between commercial honeybees and wild bee populations and the implications for bee health.