Command of Evidence As for tidal devices, the environmental impacts are considered comparably small. Wave devices will represent a much lower collision risk compared to offshore wind devices but they could be the risk of underwater collisions for diving birds. Potential positive effects such as the creation of roosting sites and habitat enhancement for marine birds might occur as well. According to Lewis etal the environmental and social impacts is limited mainly due to the lack of experience in deploying and operating ocean technologies, although adverse environmental effects are foreseen to be relatively low? “information on Based on the text, which choice best describes the claim that tidal energy systems may improve some aspects of the local environment? A) Ihis incorrect, because systems change too ‘many aspects of the region. B)_Itis overly optimistic, because there are no examples of improvement. ©) tis justifiable, because systems may create new habitats for birds. D) Itis valid, because many systems have | Anantibody-based drugis one candidate for a ‘mare effective, longer-lasting overdose treatment | than the current method of using a drug called. naloxone. To explore this possibility, a team at Scripps Research Institute led by Kim D. Janda developed a potentially effective biological compound based on antibodies from mice. | “Combining the new drug and naloxone could offer treatment that is both fast and long-acting” Janda says. Allegheny Health Network Research Institute's Saadyah Averick, who has worked on i extending naloxone’ lifetime using nanoparticles, says the work offers “unique and orthogonal approach to sequester the potent synthetic | opioids” He says the antibodies’ specificity and longer circulation is interesting but wonders about the antibodies’ practicality asa treatment: | biological therapies are much more expensive to ‘make because they require special manufacturing i faclites and storage, he says. As described in the text, which choice best describes the relationship between Kim D. Janda | and Saadlyah Averick? A) Averickis a researcher in the same field who | has reservations about Jandas work. demonstrated unexpected side benefits ww wsibrantpublishers.com B) ° I D) 35 Both researchers are working to create antibody treatments for opiate overdoses. Janda is pursuing research based on preliminary tests conducted by Averick, Averick’ research generated different results, when duplicating Janda’ testsINFORMATION AND IDEAS I ‘The vegan diet is one that is chosen by individuals for various reasons, including health and/or ethical reasons. In addition, it is evident that the vegan diet is mach more than a diet itself, but has developed into a lifestyle, often associated with animal rights and environmental advocacy as well as a greater concern for physical activity and mindfulness. Findings suggest that a well-rounded vegan diet is healthy and such is evidenced by the variety of whole foods and increased vegetable and fruit intake. Health benefits include a decrease in cholesterol, lipid levels, blood pressure, weight, and a reduced risk fora variety of diseases including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Despite the benefits, health concerns do exist, especially in regard to nutrient deficiencies, without a well-planned and varied diet. Nutrient concems include possible deficiencies in calcium, vitamin D, iron, and particularly vitamin B-12, for which supplements should be taken ‘The conclusion that veganism offers a well- rounded diet is open to which of the following criticisms? A) Itis not clear whether the results are solely due to partaking in a vegan diet. B) The dietis sometimes adopted for ethical rather than health purposes. ©) The study relied on literature review opposed to obtaining firsthand data 1D) Itis important to include additions which are not directly deprived from plants. Digital SAT Reading and Writing Practice Questions Asheville, North Carolina, has a population of about 95,000 people and around 100 bears ‘he bears are bold enough to walk down streets during the daylight and cavort around playground equipment. A recent study tagged and tracked female bears that were around one year old and found that the average weight of the urban bears : was nearly double that of their rural counterparts, probably due to the addition of human-generated food sources. Another benefit ofthe close contact was that the female bears were able to reproduce i 1s carly as 2 years. However, there are drawbacks to urban cohabitation for the bears: | Which choice most logically completes the text? A) over 40 percent of the cubs died during the 4~ : year study, mostly due to vehicle strikes. B) sometimes the bears have attacked and injured people or pets such as small dogs. © there are laws preventing residents from using food to entice bears close to their homes. D) since bears often dig through garbage, the city now offers bear~proof garbage cans.i Command of Evidence I In arrecent experiment about salt stress on apples, the temperature, light, and soil were consistent. The only variable was how much salt was applied in the water. Ripe fruits were collected and counted for each treatment of salt at 45 days after the frst fruit ripening. The first ripe fruits samples from each treatment were photographed and two ripe fruits were selected from each plant ed. Then, the fruits were weighed to determine the average fresh mass of each fruit for each treatment and a nutritional analysis was conducted on them. and wei Based on the information in the text, what criticism is the experiment open to? A) The fruits selected for measurement may not have been representative of the other fruits in the group. B) The change in size may have been based on variations in temperature rather than amount of salt ©) Fluctuation in light as fruits develop can affect the nutritional value of the mature fruit. D) The resulis of the experiment may not be applicable to a wide variety of plant species. ww wsibrantpublishers.com Enid Marx was an industrial designer who was hired by the London Passenger Transport Board in 1937 to design textiles for use on the seats of buses and trains. The project was challenging because the patterns needed to hide dirt and wear, yetat the same time, reduce the sense of nausea sometimes experienced when looking at patterns {in motion. Marx successfully completed this task, butit took experimentation. At firs, she worked with subtle earth colors, but eventually realized that almost the opposite was most effective:_ Which choice most logically completes the text? A) her“shield” pattern was used for decades in the London Underground. B) she was also noted for engraving the designs for several postage stamps. ©) she eventually became a guest lecturer in textile history. D) her finished designs feature bright colors and strong contrast.I INFORMATION AND IDEAS I Ifyou are a fan of jigsaw puzzles, then you are not alone. it turns out that the first modern jigsaw puzzles were invented in 1947, but the idea predates to 1760, when a cartographer named John Spilsbury glued maps to boards and cut out the shapes along the country lines. These “dissections,” as Spilsbury called them, were used for education, and they were technically not “jigsaw puzzles’ because ‘Which choice mostlogically completes the text? |A) they were used for educational purposes. B) only the wealthy could afford them. ©) Spilsbury was ako an engraver. D) the jiganw was not even invented until 1855, Digital SAT Reading and Writing Practice Questions ‘The narwhal is a medium-sized whale that lives in arctic waters. Its most distinctive feature isa tusk—actually an overgrown and protruding canine tooth—that can reach 3.1 meters (10.2 feet) long. The tusk usually grows only from the left canine, and typically only in males, though sometimes it is found in females. Inthe past, biologists speculated that the tusks were used for violent male-to-male combat, but that view has been reassessed upon finding out that__ Which choice most logically completes the text? A) the tusks are usually surrounded by vestigial teeth that may be extruded from the bone or which may remain in tooth sockets. B) aboutone in 500 males actually grow two ‘tusks when the right canine also extends from the body. ©) the tusk is actually a sensory organ with. nillions of nerve endings that convey external stimuli about the ocean to the brain. D) 22016 survey of feeding narwhals showed them using the tusk to stun prey when. hunting fish near the surface of the water.Command of Evidence As part of an effort to decrease the power of indigenous tribes, in the 1830s, Canada forced Native American children from Vancouver Island to attend residential schools. This policy was not effective in helping the students integrate into mainstream culture because there were stil stigmas against them, and in the process, mest were uneble to speak their traditional languages. Tla-o-qui-aht tribe member Timmy Masso feels that language is essential to regrow a sense of community, so Which choice most logically completes the text? A) is employing various media to spread the use of the native language. B) has made efforts to block roads to prevent disrespectful behavior. ©) has created a performance and healing song to honor the land. D) is protesting the lack of affordable housing for residentsin the region. ww wsibrantpublishers.com Bergman's Rule is abiological observation made in 1847 which points out that within a species, body mass increases as the climate gets colder, so animals at higher latitudes have less surface area compared to the mass. For example, Canadian deer in regions with snow in the winter are bulkier than southern deer oftthe same species in order to conserve heat. By contrast, the southern deer have lighter builds because _ ‘Which choice most logically completes the text? A) the extra surface area allows them to disperse heat in the warmer climate. B) they do not needto store as much fat to carry them through the winter months. ©) food is more readily available and they do not need to migrate as far D) they have not yet replaced the weight for their return to the north,INFORMATION AND IDEAS 1a i Born in 1914, Hedy Lamarr was an actress ‘who was often considered the most beautiful ‘woman in the world, and she starred in many popular movies such as Samson and Delilah However, she had an insatiable curiosity and spent considerable amounts of time tinkering on inventions during movie takes. In the 1940s, she wanted to contribute to the war effort and i helped devise a method of “frequency hopping” | that could guide torpedoes while avoiding radio interception. Her techniques were not used by the military atthe time, but she changed the world of || communication because ‘Which choice most logically completes the text? A) she died in 2000 without receiving a penny for her incredible invention. : B) her invention became the basis ofsystems such as Wifi, Bluetooth, and GPS. ) in 2014, she was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. D) she received a patent for the invention in 1942, and in 1943 became a US. citizen, Digital SAT Reading and Writing Practice Questions 60 Radiocarbon dating offers archaeologists and other scientists a range of dates rather than a precise year in which an object was made. By contrast, dendrochronology, or the science of tree-ring dating, can offer more specific information. Trees add growth every year in predictable patterns called rings, but the exact width of the ring varies depending on certain climatic conditions such as abundance of rain. Comparing rings of different trees allows scientists to determine when the tree lived, and by extension, Which choice most logically completes the text? A) itis also possible to determine the ages more ‘generally using other techniques. B)_Faropean oak trees from Germany have extremely long lives if not cut ©) when the wood foran object like a panel painting or a historical building was harvested. D) the species of the tree can also be determined by scientific analysis.i Command of Evidence I Lava tube caves form because molten lava has litle silica to give it structure, soit flows like a river. As the lava moves away from the source, the surface cools into a crust that insulates the lava below. The lava inside the crust continues to flow, so when the eruption ends, there isa hollow cavity like a straw. At first the caves are sterile because of the intense heat. However, the caves offer scientists an exciting glimpse into what life might be likeon other planets because__ Which choice most logically completes the text? A). sometimes the caves are not found for thousands of years until part of the wall collapses, B) the caves rapidly fill with microbes that thrive in the extreme environment. ©) volcanoes can produce other stone structures depending on the eruption patterns. D) the largest tube cave in the world is Kazumura Cave in Hawaii, at 40 miles ong. ww wsibrantpublishers.com Starting around 1200 B.C, the Phoenicians createdaa fabric dye that was reddish purple in color from snails from the Muricidae family ‘Making the dye was extremely time-consuming because it required thousands of snailsto produce sizeable amounts of pigment, and the process hhad many complicated steps. The color was so highly coveted that it was mainly usediin the early Roman Empire for ceremonial purposes such as senatorial robes, and by the fourth century, there ‘were laws stating that only the emperor could use it. As a result, the dye Which choice most logically completes the text! A) is frequently referred to as imperial oF royal purple. B) changescolor asit ages because itis not completely permanent. ©) canbe made from irritating the snails, but that process takes longer. D) formula was lost and it was not recreated until 1998.INFORMATION AND IDEAS Pangaea was the most recent supercontinent to form on Earth. During Paleclithic and Mesozcic times—about 335 to 200 million years ago—the continents were joined together. The theory ofthe existence of such a supercontinent was first proposed by observing the outlines of the continents along the Atlantic Ocean; when charted to a depth of 910 meters, the match between Africa and South America is almost a perfect ft. Further confirmation of Pangaea came from ‘Which choice most logically completes the text? A) the fact that scientists theorized that there ‘were earlier supercontinents that formed billions of years prior to Pangaea. B) Allred Wegener’ theory of continental rift powered by centrifugal force from the Earth’ rotation, which was later proved to be unsound. ©) fossil evidence which reveals ancient life forms that are similar or identical in places that are completely isolated from each other today. D) the hypothesis that the very active volcanism caused by the breaking up of the continent leé to global warming and the highest ocean levels to date. Digital SAT Reading and Writing Practice Questions 62 Despite the name, an electric ee is not actually an cel, but is part of a group of fish living in South America that are more closely related to catfish. “Their preferred prey is smaller fish, and they have the ability to generate an electric charge up to 860 volts, which is enough to stan or even kill prey or predators as large as.a cow. They do not just use their electric ability for hunting and defense, Which choice most logically completes the text? A) as they have three electricity-producing ‘organs which generate different charges. B) and the electric battery was invented in 1800 based on studying electric ees. ©) and they get larger by adding additional vertebrae to the spine as they age. D) because they aso have electroreceptors that allow them to usc i for navigationCommand of Evidence I This study about salt stress on chili peppers indicated that increasing NaCl concentrations significantly delayed flowering and fruit ripening and fruits! number, size, and fresh mass. While plants with no NaCl in the soil averaged 23.66 days to produce their first lower and 48 days to the first fruit, the latter in plants with 60 nM of NaCl___ Italso decreased vitamins B6, B12, and C concentrations, but increased capsaicinoid concentration and consequently, the fruits tangy flavor. Thus, salt stress reduced the fruit yields and deteriorated fruit nutritional quality by reducing vitamins concentrations. Figure 1: Chili Peppers Exposed to Salt Stress [Nact [Average Average JAverage |concentration |days to first days to number (mM) Hower __|first fruit lof fruits lo 366 [a8 le [0 ses (52 B [60 31.66 [65 Lb [90 39.66 [0 lo 120 033 [0 lo Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the claim? A) had only 2 fruit B) was about 66 days longer on average ©) tookan average of 31.66 days D) tookan average of 66 days ww wsibrantpublishers.com 63 Average Start-Up Costs for Selected Legitimate Franchises 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1.000.000 Tnsaficent funds toopen business aang Data adapted from Franchise Direct, 2019 An inconsistency between what a seller tells you about a business opportunity and what you find in online research could be a tell-tale sign ofa business opportunity rip-off. However, it is important to remember that many business investments have a wide range of returns, so not all differences in profit area deliberate attempt to seam a potential buyer. For example, factors such as real estate price may create. large difference in the startup costs of some legitimate franchise opportunities. For example, a Beef o Brady franchise__ Which choice most effectively completes the text using data from the graph? A) cancost from about $500,000 to about $2,000,000 to open. B) ranges from about $750,000 to over $2,000,000 to open. ©) canbe opened for any sum up to about $2,000,000. D) requires about $2,000,000 or it cannot be opened.INFORMATION AND IDEAS I Togo pam 63,00 i Madagascar tm 49,000 Eritrea m 2,000 Burundi mm 5600 Sierra Leone 30.000 ‘Nigeria «4000 FSS LSS “ss * ie Number ofToonme G @) 1 ‘This passage is adapted from World Regional Geography: People, Places, and Globalization, copyrighted by the University of Minnesota, 2016. | Even now, Africa excels in attracting tourists to its wildlife and game reserves. Safari tourism highlights exotic creatures, including elephants, lions, rhinos, hippos, and big game. The region isalso replete with natural features or attractions that tourists gravitate toward, particularly those in search of outstanding scenic sites or who desire | an environmental adventure. There are dozens of awe-inspiring national parks throughout Africa like Zuma Rock in Nigeria, which demonstrates the point:__ Which choice most effectively completes the text. | using data from the graph? A) it had 634,000 more tourists per year than i other African countries. B) Burundi and Sierra Leone had fewer visitors. ©) thas the greatest number of tourists of African countries, 634,000. D) other countries do not have as many beautiful natural features or safari animals Distal SAT Reading ard Weng Practice Questions 64Command of Evidence I Nutrients Found Primarily in Animal Tissues Nutrient | Function Natural source | Alternate Source BI Usedby nervous and | Fish, meat, | Enriched grain products; some circulatory systems | dairy,eggs _| nutritional yeast Creatine | Increases muscle Animal tissue | Supplements; the body naturally performance makes small amounts DHA — | Mentalhealthand —_| Fatty fish, fish | Microalgne brain development, | oi especially in children Taurine | Muscle function, bile | Fish, meat, _| Synthetic supplements production poultry, dairy products Findings suggest that a well-rounded vegan dict is healthy and such is evidenced by the variety of whole foods and increased vegetable and fruit intake. Health benefits include a decrease in cholesterol, lipid levels, blood pressure, weight, and a reduced risk for a variety of diseases including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Despite the benefits, health concerns do exist, especially in regard to nutrient deficiencies that may arise without a well-planned and varied diet. Nutrient concerns include calcium, vitamin D, iron, and particularly vitamin B-12, for which supplements should be taken Therefore, Which choice most effectively completes the text using data from the table? A) vegans should take advantage of the many natural sources for the nutrients, such as fish and poultry B) results of interview studies demonstrate that about half of the vegans are potentially at rick for vitamin D deficiency because most do not take vitamin D supplements. ©) itis essential for those who are vegan to consider man-made as well as natural additions to their diet. D) the popularity of the vegan diet and the question of whether itis nutritionally soand raise issues of anthropological significance. ww wsibrantpublishers.com 65INFORMATION AND IDEAS I Tiger Population by Year 3,500 3,000 2.500 2,000 1,500 1,000 | 500 o 2006 = «201020142018 Windia Mi Rusia ‘Tigersare listed among the world’s endangered | species. The large, mostly solitary carnivores : require a wide range, and the worldwide population is in jeopardy due to poaching and habitat loss. However, countries are making an effort to preserve these iconic animals. For example, India is home to the largest wild tiger population, In 2014 there were 692 protected areas in the country, but that numberhas been increased to 860. Those conservation efforts are | paying off:__ : Which choice most effectively completes the text. | with data feom the graph? A) the world population has increased by almost 30% since 2006. B) India has seen an increase in tigers from about 1,450 in 2006 to almost 3,000 in 2018. ©) in 2018, there were almost 3,000 tigers in India, but only about 550 in Russia, i D) Russias tiger population has barely increased, | but India’s has grown to almost 3,000. Digital SAT Reading and Writing Practice Questions 66Command of Evidence I “Average Start-Up Costs for Selected Legitimate Franchises 2,500,000 2,000,000 — pgp 1,300,000 1,000,000 500,000 o s Se e ¢ insufficient funds to open business average range Data adapted from Franc Direct, 2019 ‘The Business Disclosure Rule says that a seller has to give you the disclosure document atleast seven days before you sign a contract or pay them anything. Use that time to check out the information in the disclosure document, including contacting references. An inconsistency could be a tell-tale sign of a business opportunity rip-off. However, it is important to remember that many business investments have a wide range of returns, so not all differences in profit are a deliberate attempt to scam a potential buyer. For example, factors such as real estate price may create alarge difference in the startup costs of some legitimate franchise opportunites. Which data from the table best supports the author's point that there may be variations in reported costs in legitimate franchises? |A) The cost of opening a Beef o Brady's franchise is significantly higher than opening a Great Steak franchise B) The cost of land for building a Wings, etc. franchise ismore expensive than for many other franchises. ©) The start-up costs for one franchise, Wings, etc, range from well under $500,000 to about $2,000,000. 1D) Investors with less than $500,000 can still have enough money to start alegitimate franchise. wurwsibrantpublishers.com 67INFORMATION AND IDEAS Percentage of US Residents who Speak a Language Other than English in the Home (by year) cy » 15 = 10 s ° 1980 1990 20020102020 ‘The US. Census Bureau asks questions about language use and proficiency as part ofits comprehensive demographic profiling of the residents of the country. The information is not just satisfying curiosity, though. Itis gathered to censure that information related to such things as public health, edu: services Is presented in ways that the community members understand, Such demographics are more important now than ever, since__ yn, and other community Which choice most effectively completes the text with information from the graph? A) just over 20% of the population isnot ‘comfortable with speaking English B) the percentage of bilingual speakers grew greatly after 1980, but tapered off recently. ©) over 20% of the population now speaks a language other than English in the home. 1D) the percentage of people who do not speak English in the home has steadily increased since 1980 from about 11% to about 22%, Digital SAT Reading and Writing Practice Questions | ands Population in China (byyean 2,500 | 2,000 1,500 tall 1976 1985 1994 1995 20032013 apna wild i Great pandas have received some ofthe largest : amounts of funding for conservation efforts, as the black-and-whit appealing to donors. Some conservationists feel that the money has been wasted because the habitzt is too small and fragmented for the long-term continuation of the species. However, the efforts have indeed produced good results as the population has continued to grow since the : conservation efforts began around 1976. animals are cute and ‘Which data from the graph most weakens the i claim made by thetext? A) After conservation efforts began, a large : ‘number of pandas started living in captivity as well as inthe wild. B) Due to conservation efforts, pandas raised in captivity have been successfully released in the wild. i ©) Between 2003 and 2013, the number of pandas both in captivity and in the wild made perceptible increases. D) Between 1994 and 1995, there was a sharp decrease of about 200 pandas living in the wild. 68Command of Evidence I Comparison of Average Heights by Year for Adults. [Country Men-1896 [Men-1996 | Women-1896 | Women-1996 Belgium 167.2 1817, 155.42 165.49 [Cuba 159.88, 172.0 149.25 15798 egypt 158.64 166.68 148.72 157.33 india 151.95 164.95, 1797 152.58 New Zealand | 167.48 17.79 155.96 164.94 South Korea [159.75 174.92 142.17 102.34 Scientists agree that genetic makeup is the factor most closely linked to the adult height ofan individual, but other components such as activity levels, medical concitions, and hormones, are related. In particular, nutrition during development can significantly alter an individuals end height, with protein, calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin D the most important dietary components for growth. Which choice best explains the data in the graph using information from the text? A) The average height of women never exceeds that of men because they consume less. protein. B) In general, peoplearound the world are taller than in the past because they are getting better nutrition. ©) People in Egypt have not changed their diet much over time, and thus have a lower average height than other countries. D) Ifeveryone in the world ate the same foods, then the average heights would be closer than they actually were. ww wsibrantpublishers.com 69INFORMATION AND IDEAS I 2021 Global Lithiam Market (USS6.2 billion) ther, automotive hiss rid storage consumer electronica ‘The global lithium market has been expanding ‘greatly in recent years. Itwas valued at 6.62 Dillion dollars in 2021, but forecasts predict an annual growth rate of about 12%. Though lithium used in the production of many useful items daily life, one of the primary uses isto make rechargeable batteries. As a consequence of the 1g push towardselectric vehicles, Which choice most effectively completes the text with information from the graph? A) about 45 percent ofall vehicles use lithium in their production. B) glass and ceramics and consumer electronics ‘use about 15 percent of the lithium. C) more lithium is used in the automotive industry than in grid storage. 1D) the automotive industry comprises about 45, percent of the lithium market Digital SAT Reading and Writing Practice Questions Leading Couatries for International Tourists Arrivals (in 2019 in millions) 100 80 i o 40 2 o France Spain US China Italy Turkey International tourism can greatly affect a country's revenue. If the country hasa solid ' infrastructure, it can safely and comfortably i provide the necessary services for vistors to enjoy their journey. As more visitors arrive, they : spend money on travel, lodging, food, souvenirs, and entertainment. The tourists also post their i impressions—be it postive or negative—on social : media forall their friends and family to see. In fact, the development of social media has greatly influenced the number of visitors to different i tourist sites around the world. Which choice mos effectively uses information from the text to describe data from the graph? A) People do not enjoy visits to Turkey and post oor comments on social media. B) France has the highest number of tourists because it has many famoussites to visit. © Spain has a good infrastructure for visitors : and is often positively reviewed on social i media. i D) Ching hasa less developed infrastructure but better social media reviews than Turkey. 70Command of Evidence Estimated African Elephant Population Most Expensive Prices for Paintings in the World (in wild by year) (asof 2021) 4,500,000 | 000,000 i Sanoon Beg 3,000,000 3 328 2,500,000 F 3 Te Zo / z 2 ga 150,000 : 2 i EEE 10,000 sao.000 i Saivator— |teonardo [2017 [ussseo [ussirs = Mandi | daVinei 1940 1979 1987 1959 1598 2003 2016 | amy —Eatiated Afvican Hephant Population i Tmectange [Witenae [201 Jusswo [uss (inwildby yar) K i ooning In Africa, there ae two types of elephants. One trecad [ran [20 [ussaso [ usszas is asavannah elephant, which lives in the wide | Phyers | Ceranne grasslands. There are also much rarer forest Nautw [param sow bussnw boss elephants, which are smaller and have straighter, poe “ ° down-pointing tusks. There were over four million at the star of the twenticth century, but hunters prized the giant tusks. Bans on the sale of ivory in 1989 have helped prevent the dramatic decline in numbers that was occurring before that time. Unfortunately, habitat loss and poaching also takea toll on the populations of both. Despite conservation efforts, Which choice most effectively completes the text with data from the graph? A) savannah elephant populations have declined more than forest elephants. B) there wasa slight increase in total numbers between 2003 and 2016, ©) the combined population of elephants isnow less than 500,000. D) populations have started to rebuild since the ban on the sale of ivory. ww wsibrantpublishers.com nm ‘The value of artis subjective: some people like one painting, whereas others do not. ‘Ihe fame of the artist or the appeal ofthe subject may affect the end price, but ultimately a painting is worth as much as anyone is willing to pay forit. The ‘mest expensive painting sold in the world to date is the Salvator Mundi, which exists in several copies made by Leonardo da Vinc’s students; the one sold in 2017 for USS400 million may have been painted by the great master himself. By contrast, the next most expensive painting Which choice most logically completes the text using data from the table? A) is Interchange, painted by William de Kooning. B) cost USS300 million les atthe time it was, sold: Interchange, by William de Kooning. ) sold in 2017 for US$100 less than Salvator Mundi itis William de Kooning’s Interchange. D) is William de Kooning’ painting Interchange, sold in 2017 for USS300 millionINFORMATION AND IDEAS Amount of Chocolate Consumed per Person (én 2021, inklograms) 4“ 2 0 s 6 4 2 0 er SX ge Amount of Chocolate Consumed per Persen (in kilograms) ‘Chocolate is a popular flavor in the United States, and sales skyrocket around Halloween. However, itturns out thatthe leading country for chocolate consumption in the world is Switzerland, where people average about 11.6 kilograms per year. ‘That figure may notbe surprising, as some of the world’s premier chocolatiers, and large firms such as Toblerone and Lindt, are based in Switzerland ‘Though Europeans consume a large amount of chocolate, the same isnot as true in Asian countries, where different traditional sweets are still preferred Which data from the graph best supports the ‘aims made in the text? A) The US. average chocolate consumption is about 9 kilograms, whereas itis closerto 3.5 kilograms in France. B) ‘The average chocolate consumption in the UK. is about 3 kilograms, but consumption in Switzerland is about 11.5 kilograms. ©) The average chocolate consumption in China is about.5 kilograms, but the consumption in Germany is about 5.5 kilograms. D) People in Germany consume more chocolate ‘onaverage than people in France or the U.K. do, Digital SAT Reading and Writing Practice Questions 72Command of Evidence I Client group | Number | Female [Homeless | Median | Receiving ofclients |(%) fat the lengthof | accommodation beginning of | support |(%) support (%) | (days) Family and 116,200 |77 37 60 36 domestic violence Currentmental }88,200 [62 50 85 37 health issue Indigenous 73300 [ot 47 55 at Australians Young people 41,700 | 64 51 0 32 presenting alone (15-24 years) Older people (55 23,900 | 56 35 4 20 years or older) Children (0-17 | 8.300 53 50 102 49 years) on care and protection orders Homelessness is a growing problem in Australia. Australians known tobe at particular risk ofhomelessness include those who have experienced family and domestic violence, young people, children in care and under protection orders, Indigenous Australians, people leaving health or social care arrangements, and Australians aged 55 or older. Older people are especially disadvantaged, as only 20 percent receive housing support. However, Indigenous Australians Which choice most effectively completes the text using information from the table? A) receive considerably higher housing support as compared to older Australians B) receive even lesser housing support than older Australians ©) make up less of the overall clientele as compared to older Australians D) are the most disadvantaged of all Australians ww wsibrantpublishers.com 73