COMPREHENSIVE ENGLISH The University of the State of New York REGENTS HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH Tuesday‚ January 11‚ 2011 — 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.‚ only Check to make sure that the answer sheet that has been given to you has your name and student ID entered on it. If the information has not been pre-entered‚ you must do so now. You must also fill in the heading on each page of your essay booklet that has a space for it. The examination has four parts
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5/6/13 On March 24‚ 1886 in Highland Park‚ Illinois‚ Edward Henry Weston was born. Edward Burbank Weston his father was an obstetrician and his mother Alice Jeanette Brett‚ was an actress. When he was only five Weston’s mother Alice passed away. His elder sister Mary who was fifteen at the time established a positive relationship and took over the mothering for young Edward. Four years later when he was nine his father remarried. Neither child got along with their stepmother. He attended Oakland
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THE RIVERS AND LAKES OF THE USA The United States has many thousands of streams. Some of them are mighty rivers‚ which cross the state and even international boundaries. Others are tiny streams. Some rivers flow lazily across wide‚ flat valleys‚ others rush swiftly down deep canyons and steep gorges which they have carved out for their paths. The rivers of the United States belong to the Atlantic and the Pacific basins. The chief drainage system of the country is the Mississippi River
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ventured back to the hotel. The day after that we ate breakfast and went to Wutpaki National Monument‚ and after that we river rated the Colorado River. Then on Thursday we hiked the Bryce Canyon and Navajo gardens‚ then we went to the coral red sand dunes‚ which was such an exciting experience. On the last day of the trip we hiked the narrows and went to Zion National Park‚ which was amazing. As I left I gave Eric a departing hug. I made it to the airport‚ and boarded the plane. and did not even bother
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Dubai If you haven’t visited Dubai yet‚ then this is the place to be. Lying on the shore of the Arabian Sea‚ with a gorgeous beach to relax on‚ Dubai is so small yet packed with everything you can imagine. From breathtaking scenery‚ to the most outstanding hotels‚ to remarkable amusements to be at‚ you just can’t miss out on all this greatness. Endless activities will keep you busy day and night. Dubai is breaking records every year with the tallest this and largest that‚ attracting more and more
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Skara Brae Skara Brae‚ built approximately between c. 2000 and 1500 BC‚ is a stone-built Neolithic settlement‚ located on the on the west coast of Mainland‚ on the Bay of Skaii‚ which is the largest island in the Orkney archipelago of Scotland. Many may have questions about this incredible work of art such as‚ “How was the community impacted before Skara Brae? Who inhabited it?” or “Why was it abandoned?” All of the following are very common questions. Skara Brae not only impacted the world in numerous
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The Fennec fox has a lifespan of up to 14 years in capacity. Its predators are different varieties of owl. The Fennec fox usually lives in a den that is dug in sand it stays in places with sheltered plants and sand dunes. It is the smallest species of fox in the world. The Fox has thick fur that helps keep it cool during the day but warm during the cold nights. The large ears help regulate the body heat of the fox. It mainly eats insects plants rodents fruits and small
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expressed their opinions on more parks/facility options‚ barbeque stations‚ more shade and undercover areas. Strategy: vegetation plantation on Reserve and Clifftop Areas Indigenous and exotic species have been planted in an attempt to stabilise dunes‚ reduce erosion‚ and create useful spaces within the reserves. Marine parade/ Mckeon St shop The shops are generally run down with poor streetscape. Local residents wish to see the Mckeon Street area and the beach as a reflection of their neighbourhood
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Eric Whitacre is one of the most well known‚ performed‚ and awarded choral composers in the modern day choral scene. Eric was born on January 2‚ 1970 in Reno‚ Nevada‚ dabbling in piano lessons as a child and later‚ in junior high‚ joining marching band‚ and playing synthesizer in a techno-pop band. Believe it or not‚ Eric dreamt of becoming a rock star. (Bowen) Although he is not among the likes of Metallica or The Beatles‚ Eric has won a Grammy for Best Choral Performance for his album "Light and
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Case Study of the Indian Ocean Tsunami On December 26‚ 2004‚ the Indian Ocean earthquake‚ or the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake‚ caused a tsunami that killed 230‚000 people and was recorded as the deadliest tsunami in known history. The earthquake was recorded as between 9.1 and 9.3 on the Richter scale‚ the second largest earthquake ever recorded. It was also recorded as the longest one‚ triggering earthquakes as far away as Alaska. Following the disaster‚ a worldwide effort raised billions of dollars
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