Text-dependent questions 1 For myself and for our Nation, I want to thank my predecessor for all

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1 For myself and for our Nation, I want to thank my predecessor for all he has done to heal our land.

2 In this outward and physical ceremony we attest once again to the inner and spiritual strength of our Nation. As my high school teacher, Miss Julia Coleman, used to say: "We must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles." ...

3 This inauguration ceremony marks a new beginning, a new dedication within our Government, and a new spirit among us all. A President may sense and proclaim that new spirit, but only a people can provide it.

4 Two centuries ago our Nation's birth was a milestone in the long quest for freedom, but the bold and brilliant dream which excited the founders of this Nation still awaits its consummation. I have no new dream to set forth today, but rather urge a fresh faith in the old dream.

5 Ours was the first society openly to define itself in terms of both spirituality and of human liberty. It is that unique self- definition which has given us an exceptional appeal, but it also imposes on us a special obligation, to take on those moral duties which, when assumed, seem invariably to be in our own best interests.

6 You have given me a great responsibility--to stay close to you, to be worthy of you, and to exemplify what you are. Let us create together a new national spirit of unity and trust. Your strength can compensate for my weakness, and your wisdom can help to minimize my mistakes.

7 Let us learn together and laugh together and work together and pray together, confident that in the end we will triumph together in the right.

8 The American dream endures. We must once again have full faith in our country--and in one another. I believe America can be better. We can be even stronger than before.

9 Let our recent mistakes bring a resurgent commitment to the basic principles of our Nation, for we know that if we despise our own government we have no future. We recall in special times when we have stood briefly, but magnificently, united. In those times no prize was beyond our grasp.

10 But we cannot dwell upon remembered glory. We cannot afford to drift. We reject the prospect of failure or mediocrity or an inferior quality of life for any person. Our Government must at the same time be both competent and compassionate.

11 We have already found a high degree of personal liberty, and we are now struggling to enhance equality of opportunity. Our commitment to human rights must be absolute, our laws fair, our natural beauty preserved; the powerful must not persecute the weak, and human dignity must be enhanced...

12 Our Nation can be strong abroad only if it is strong at home. And we know that the best way to enhance freedom in other lands is to demonstrate here that our democratic system is worthy of emulation.

13 To be true to ourselves, we must be true to others. We will not behave in foreign places so as to violate our rules and standards here at home, for we know that the trust which our Nation earns is essential to our strength.

14 The world itself is now dominated by a new spirit. Peoples more numerous and more politically aware are craving and now demanding their place in the sun-not just for the benefit of their own physical condition, but for basic human rights.

15 The passion for freedom is on the rise. Tapping this new spirit, there can be no nobler nor more ambitious task for America to undertake on this day of a new beginning than to help shape a just and peaceful world that is truly humane.

16 We are a strong nation, and we will maintain strength so sufficient that it need not be proven in combat--a quiet strength based not merely on the size of an arsenal, but on the nobility of ideas.

17 We will be ever vigilant and never vulnerable, and we will fight our wars against poverty, ignorance, and injustice--for those are the enemies against which our forces can be honorably marshaled.

18 We are a purely idealistic Nation, but let no one confuse our idealism with weakness.

19 Because we are free we can never be indifferent to the fate of freedom elsewhere. Our moral sense dictates a clearcut preference for these societies which share with us an abiding respect for individual human rights. We do not seek to intimidate, but it is clear that a world which others can dominate with impunity would be inhospitable to decency and a threat to the well-being of all people ...

20 Within us, the people of the United States, there is evident a serious and purposeful rekindling of confidence. And I join in the hope that when my time as your President has ended, people might say this about our Nation:

that we had remembered the words of Micah and renewed our search for humility, mercy, and justice;
that we had torn down the barriers that separated those of different race and region and religion, and where there had been mistrust, built unity, with a respect for diversity;
that we had found productive work for those able to perform it;
that we had strengthened the American family, which is the basis of our society;
that we had ensured respect for the law, and equal treatment under the law, for the weak and the powerful, for the rich and the poor;
and that we had enabled our people to be proud of their own Government once again.

21 I would hope that the nations of the world might say that we had built a lasting peace, built not on weapons of war but on international policies which reflect our own most precious values.

22 These are not just my goals, and they will not be my accomplishments, but the affirmation of our Nation's continuing moral strength and our belief in an undiminished, ever-expanding American dream.

What type of rhetorical device is used and what is the purpose behind using it?

What is the central idea of 9-10?

Why does President Carter use "we" and "us" throughout his speech?

What is the central idea of paragraphs 12-17

Highlight evidence that supports your answer to question 4.

Why does President Carter use bullet points in paragraph 20?

What is Carter's purpose in paragraphs 20-22?

What is the meaning of the word "abide" as it is used in paragraph 19?

Read Passage 2 - "Under the Deep Blue Sea"andPassage 3 -"Into the Starry Night Sky"and then respond to questions 10-14.

Passage 2- Under the Deep Blue Sea

1	The drive to explore the world and see what might be discovered just around the next corner is perhaps one of humankind's strongest traits. Throughout history, people have risked their lives in order to find out what is waiting just out of sight. They have moved, searched, studied, and traveled just to satisfy the need to uncover what had not yet been found. Mysterious places are like magnets pulling on the curiosity and imagination of people of all ages and from all places.
2	This ongoing drive has led to many discoveries throughout the planet and even beyond it. Missions into space have explored the moon and established the International Space Station. However, very little is known about what is found deep under the world's oceans. Amazingly enough, although water covers 70 percent of Earth, experts believe that less than 10 percent of deep oceans have been explored. Far more money is spent on ventures into space, even though these missions that soar up into the sky entail significantly higher cost and risk than those that dive deep under the water.
3	Focusing on ocean exploration should be a priority for today's researchers and scientists. Humans need to know what is under the water's surface, not just for curiosity's sake, but because there are resources within the ocean world that can benefit everyone.
4	First, ocean exploration has found astounding new species. Not only are they fascinating to study, but also some of them have been found to contain substances that have led to the creation of anticancer drugs, antibiotics, and other helpful medications. Second, the ocean is full of foodmultiple species that could potentially feed the world's hungry. These resources go beyond fish. Seaweed and other marine plants are also edible.
5	Third, studying the ocean bottom and the water's currents can help experts better understand and predict natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis. Being able to forecast such catastrophic events and send out appropriate warnings could save countless lives. Fourth, there is a strong connection between oceans and the entire planet's climate and temperature. Knowing more about this connection and how to protect it could potentially help solve the growing concern of climate change.
6	Lastly, by making ocean exploration a higher priority for the world, two important changes might occur. People might become more aware of the importance of the planet's oceans, and thus take better care of them, and young people might be inspired to pursue careers in the marine fields. Who knows what amazing things they might discover in just a matter of years?

Passage 3- Into the Starry Night Sky

1	The day that Neil Armstrong made his "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," the world held its breath. Millions of people stared at their television screens mesmerized by the idea that an actual human being was making footprints on the moon. Almost five decades later, the thrill of space exploration has faded, and so has the funding. This is tragic because learning more about the universe is absolutely essential for everyone.
2	Going into space is the ultimate adventure. It challenges the world's scientists to invent, create, and develop new technology in order to send humans out into the void of space. For example, the next time you use your GPS (global positioning system) to figure out how to get somewhere, thank those scientists who developed it for use in space missions. Do the same if you have an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) test, use a smoke detector, or go to bed on memory foam. Each one of those technologies began as part of a mission to space.
3	Space missions help all of us better understand not only our planet, but also its place within the solar system. A teacher can tell us about these facts a million times, but it will not have the same impact as seeing actual images from the International Space Station or the Mars probe. Exploring space also educates many young people as most missions include inflight conferences that allow for questions and answers from students.
4	Most of all, space exploration opens up the tantalizing possibility of discovering other types of life somewhere within the universe. The concept of coming across aliens on other planets is one that has intrigued people for generations, as is evidenced by the ongoing popularity of science fiction novels and movies. Already, space missions have inspired people to create art, make music, and develop videos.
5	Certainly, space missions cost a great deal of money and carry no small element of risk. This is all changing though, as private companies find less expensive ways to create rockets and ways in which to send people hurtling through the planet's atmosphere safely. What might be found waiting around the next planet certainly makes the cost and risks worth it.
6	Finding another species of life might just be something on a microbial level. Already, experts are searching for signs of water on Mars. As they have said, where there is water, there is life. Whatever they find, one thing is certain: the search should continue. It is only through continued space exploration that answers will be found and humans will know at last if they truly are alone in the universe.

Text Dependent Questions:	Write your answers below:
After reading both passages, how does each passage address prioritizing exploration differently?
How does passage 2 "Under the Deep Blue Sea" use the idea of exploration, finance, and risk?
How does passage 3, "Into the Starry Night" use the idea of exploration, finance, and risk differently than the above question?
Which of the passages above present the more valid argument and why?

Both the authors of the above passages provide evidence to support their claims about prioritizing exploration. Drag and Drop the cards below to show which applies to each passage.