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Read the passage below and answer the question: 'El Yunque National Forest, located in northeastern Puerto Rico, is the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest System. It receives over 200 inches of rainfall each year, creating a lush environment filled with unique plants, rushing waterfalls, and rare animals like the Puerto Rican parrot.' What is the main idea of this passage?

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Read the passage below and answer the question: 'Long before European explorers arrived in the Caribbean, the Taíno people inhabited the island of Borikén (now Puerto Rico). They built thriving agricultural communities, cultivating crops such as cassava (yuca), sweet potatoes, and pineapples. Taíno culture emphasized harmony with nature, and many indigenous words—such as hurricane (juracán), hammock (hamaca), and barbecue (barbacoa)—have passed into modern languages including Spanish and English.' What is the central idea of the passage?

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Read the passage below and answer the question: 'In recent years, Puerto Rico has taken significant steps toward adopting renewable energy. Because the island enjoys year-round sunlight, solar power projects have expanded rapidly. Rooftop solar panels on homes and schools provide electricity during power outages caused by storms. However, transition costs and grid infrastructure updates remain challenges that engineers and community leaders must resolve together.' What problem-and-solution relationship is discussed in the passage?

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Read the narrative passage below and answer the question: 'Mateo stood at the edge of the limestone cliffs at Cabo Rojo, gazing at the historic red lighthouse of Los Morrillos. The ocean waves crashed fiercely against the rocks below, casting white spray high into the air. Mateo felt small before the vast Caribbean Sea, yet inspired by the light that had guided sailors safely around these dangerous reefs for more than a century.' What contrast is presented in Mateo's feelings?

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Read the informational text excerpt below and answer the question: 'Bilingualism—the ability to speak two languages fluently—offers profound cognitive advantages. Studies conducted by neuroscientists demonstrate that switching between languages strengthens executive brain functions, such as problem-solving, memory retrieval, and multitasking. Furthermore, bilingual individuals often display greater cognitive flexibility, enabling them to adapt quickly to unexpected changes in complex tasks.' Which piece of textual evidence best supports the claim that learning two languages improves mental adaptability?

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Read the passage below: 'Although coral reefs cover less than less than one percent of the ocean floor, they support more than 25 percent of all marine life. In Puerto Rico, coastal reefs protect beaches from severe storm erosion and generate tourism revenue. However, rising sea temperatures and ocean acidification threaten these fragile ecosystems. Marine conservationists are actively outplanting heat-tolerant coral fragments to restore damaged reef structures.' What synthesis can be drawn regarding coral reef conservation efforts in Puerto Rico?

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