Read the introduction of a speech given by a school principal. earth day will be celebrated in over one hundred countries across the world next week. students of pine grove high can show their compassion for the earth by leaving cars at home and electronics unplugged for the day. even small gestures can make a big difference! the attendance boundaries for our school span a fifteen-mile radius, but designated drop zones have been established for earth day. you can carpool to the drop zones and walk the remaining distance to reduce energy consumption. crossing guards and town police will ensure the event runs smoothly. there will be a welcoming party to celebrate walkers, and a local berry farm will be supplying fruit smoothies. the author’s purpose of this speech is to 1)inform listeners about the history of earth day.
2)inform listeners about pine grove high’s boundaries.
3)persuade listeners to participate in an earth day event.
4)persuade listeners of the threat of an energy crisis.

Stress generally occurs when someone? a.becomes overconfident b.disregards others c.feels overwhelmed

How can behavioral science be applied in improving public health? a.by tracking a disease to determine its sourceb.by creating promotions that improve health habitscboth by tracking a disease to determine its source and by creating promotions that improve health habitsd.neither by tracking a disease to determine its source or by creating promotions that improve health habits

How can the rebuttal best address the counterclaim? read the claim and reason beginning in high school students should eam their own money by finding aher school employment. an aber school job seves not only as income, but as valuable experience for when students leave school for the workiorce. read the counterclaim and reason while having a source of income can certainly be a learning experience for high school students, they should maintain their focus on academics and extracurricular activities working atter school many experts agree, can lead to a decrease in school success which can then limit students' options when they enter the workforce the rebuttal should include examples of jobs that are available to students and the problems associated with those jobs the rebuttal should acknowledge that school remains a priority and discuss the benefits of a balance between school and work the rebuttal should address the need for a discussion on the matter by restating both points before reaching a conclusion the rebuttal should state a logical explanation for both opinions before granting credibility to the need for school to remain a priority