Except for a few pigeons, Central Park was deserted. Mist hung above the chilled grass. Patches of old
snow, scattered here and there, looked like white puddles. The sun hung just above the horizon, casting red and orange streaks across low-hanging clouds. The portly, gray-haired gentleman jogging down the path looked out of place. For one thing, he was dressed in ordinary street clothes, not a sweat suit. Also, every few seconds, he looked anxiously back over his shoulder. Coming closer to me, I saw that his face was flushed. He was panting, almost gasping. Abruptly, looking this way and that, he moved behind a tree. Seeming not to notice my presence, he stood with his back against the trunk, panting heavily. After a moment, he poked his head out to survey the path. It was still empty, except for a squirrel that dashed
across the path like a furry dart. I checked my watch. It was now 7:30. Mentally marking the time, I aimed my camera toward the man's face.
2. In this paragraph, at what time of day is the action taking place?
A. Around midnight
B. Around sunset
C. Around noon
D. Around sunrise
My answer is D, because it states that the sun hung just above the horizon. The sunset occurs when the top part of the sun is about to disappear below the horizon. Is that correct reasoning.
4 answers
However, the mist identifies the time as around sunrise. Also, Central Park probably wouldn't be deserted in the evening.
(Turner, "Onward and Upward: Upward Bound Helps Open College Doors," Virginia Journal of Education, June 1992. Adapted as fair usage.)
Which statement best summarizes the conclusion one may draw from this passage?
A. One can draw no conclusions about the "difference" shown by Upward Students
B. The "difference" may result from emotional support and increased self-confidence.
C. It is clear that positive role models and emotional support are keys to success.
D. Adolescents need a firm hand.