Each day this week, we will be reviewing a new Mathematics topic. A test will be given on Friday.
Life as a Vagrant
The heat of the morning sun woke me from a restless sleep. Already I could feel the uneasy stares of Bridgetown’s pedestrians as they eyed me with scorn. I couldn’t blame them. It was at least 4 days since my last bath and a few weeks since my teeth or hair were brushed. I looked like an untidy mess.
My oversized clothes were tattered and stained. My feet were bare and black. My fingernails were sticky with last night’s food. There was nothing pleasant about my looks, but I tried to smile.
An old lady approached me. I made sure to lower my eyes so she would not be scared of me. She looked at me and came slowly closer.
“Young man, I will be going into this store, but when I’m done, I’ll be right back to help you.” With that, she walked away. I did not take her too seriously. People were always promising me things. “I’m back,” she said. There she stood with a plastic bag. I could see soaps, lotions and even a brand new towel in her Woolworth bag. In the kindest voice she explained that she was part of a church group and she invited me to go to the church’s shelter to clean up.
I happily went with her. I got myself cleaned up and a gentleman even gave me a haircut. I looked like a brand new man! I smiled at my reflection. Maybe I was a little handsome!
The people at the church explained to me that they would offer days like this once a week. Even though I would still be homeless, it felt great to know that there were kind people out there who were willing to help me!
1. Divide $240 in the ratio 3:5.
2. Divide 70 into 3 parts in the ratio 1:2:4.
3. Divide $100 among 3 children so that when one child gets $2, another gets $3 and the third child gets $5. How much does each child get?
4. A woman is twice as tall as her daughter. The sum of their heights is 270cm.
a. How tall is Pam?
b. How tall is her mother?
5. Mr. Brown had 120 pigeons. He divided them between his two sons so that one son got twice as many as the other. How many did each son get?
The typical materials for making homes such as wood and mud are hard to find in the frozen tundra of the Arctic. The Inuit learned to make warm homes out of snow and ice for the winter. During the summer they would make homes from animal skin stretched over a frame made from driftwood or whalebones. The Inuit word for home is "igloo".
What was their clothing like?
The Inuit needed thick and warm clothing to survive the cold weather. They used animal skins and furs to stay warm. They made shirts, pants, boots, hats, and big jackets called anoraks from caribou and seal skin. They would line their clothes with furs from animals like polar bears, rabbits, and foxes.
What did the Inuit people eat?
The Inuit people were unable to farm and grow their own food in the harsh desert of the tundra. They mostly lived off of meat from hunting animals. They used harpoons to hunt seals, walruses, and the bowhead whale. They also ate fish and foraged for wild berries. A high percentage of their food was fatty, which gave them energy in the cold weather.
How did they hunt whales?
In order to hunt larger prey like walruses and whales, the Inuit hunters would gather in a large group. To hunt a whale, typically at least 20 hunters would gather on a large boat armed with a number of harpoons. They would attach a number of seal-skin balloons filled with air to the harpoons. This way the whale could not dive deep into the water when it was first speared. Each time that the whale would come to the surface for air, the hunters would harpoon it again. Once the whale died, they would tie it to the boat and tow it back to shore.
It would sometimes take a number of men a long time to catch and kill a whale, but it was well worth it. The Inuit used all parts of the whale including the meat, blubber, skin, oil, and bones. A large whale could feed a small community for a year.
Transportation
Despite the harsh landscape of the Arctic, the Inuit still found ways to travel long distances. On land and ice they used dogsleds called qamutik. They bred strong sled dogs from wolves and dogs to pull the sleds which were made from whale bones and wood. These dogs became the husky dog breed.
On the water, the Inuit used different kinds of boats for different activities. For hunting they used small single-passenger boats called kayaks. They also built larger, faster boats called umiaqs that were used for transporting people, dogs, and goods.
- A member of the Inuit people is called an Inuk.
- The warm soft boots worn by the Inuit are called mukluks or kamik.
- In order to mark areas and to keep from getting lost, paths were marked with a pile of stones.
- Nearly ninety percent of the Inuit in Western Alaska died from disease after they came into contact with Europeans in the 1800s.
- Inuit women were responsible for sewing, cooking, and raising the children. The men provided food by hunting and fishing.
- The Inuit had no formal marriage ceremony or ritual.
- After hunting, they would perform rituals and sing songs in honor of the animal's spirit.
1. Irene purchases a refrigerator for $500.00 at a store where the sales tax rate is 6.5 percent.
a) What is the sales tax?
b) What is the total purchase price?
2. You bought a $300.00 TV, a laptop for $800.00 and a camera for $250.00. VAT is charged at 15%.
a) What’s the total purchase price before VAT?
b) What is the VAT on your purchase?
c) What is the total purchase price?
3. Cost Price - $500
Tax - 8.5%
New Price = ______
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Rewrite the sentences and make them passive.
1. He will finish the puzzle by tomorrow.
2. The judge has sentenced many criminals in his career.
3. Millions of people around the world love football.
4. They are tearing down the old bridge at the moment.
5. Has anyone opened these letters?
6. The boys pushed Tom into the river.
7. They gave him a new outfit for the performance.
SECTION B
Choose the best words to describe the PARTS OF SPEECH in the sixteen sentences below.
Look at the appliances in your home. How many of them are cordless? Perhaps you have a cordless electric can opener or a cordless vacuum cleaner. If you do, it’s because of the space program. When astronauts first started exploring the moon, they wanted to drill into its surface to get samples of the soil and rocks. But they couldn’t use appliances with cords because there is no electricity on the moon. So a special kind of drill had to be invented.
That drill had to be light but strong. It also had to be cordless. It turned out that cordless tools and appliances were so handy that many companies thought people would want to buy them. Those companies were right. Today, many people have cordless razors and electric toothbrushes. They also have cordless drills. This invention was made for the moon. But it has become just as popular on Earth!
1. Which of these is not an appliance?
A. an electric can opener
B. a vacuum cleaner
C. an electric razor
D. a coffee cup
2. Why do people have cordless tools and appliances?
A. because they are large
B. because they are heavy
C. because they are handy
D. because they are expensive
3. The suffix –less tells you that the
word cordless means
A without a cord
B plus a cord
C less than a cord
D with a long cord
Which is a synonym for perhaps?
A maybe
B definitely
C always
D certainly
5. Which word describes the tone of
this text?
A informative
B inspirational
C funny
D persuasive
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in space? It’s more complicated than you might think. But it’s also interesting. The most important thing to remember about living in space is that there is no gravity. That means that astronauts can’t do a lot of the things that we take for granted. For example, astronauts can’t pour themselves a cup of juice the way you can. Why? Because gravity makes the juice pour from the bottle into your cup. Astronauts can’t rely on gravity. Astronauts can’t lie on beds and sleep the way you do because gravity is what holds you to your bed.
So how do astronauts live in space? Eating in space is like eating on Earth in some ways. Food like rice and mashed potatoes sticks to spoons and forks, so it doesn’t float away. Other foods come in cans or packages. So they don’t float away, either. But in order to eat, astronauts strap themselves into chairs or use footholds to stay in one place. Meal trays can be strapped to an astronaut's legs or attached to a wall.
What about sleeping? There is no gravity in space, so astronauts do not have to sleep on beds or the floor. They can sleep anywhere they want, and they can sleep in any position they want. They simply strap their sleeping bags to a wall, a seat, or a bunk bed. That way, they don’t float around and bump into things while they are asleep.
Do astronauts get to have any fun in space? They certainly do! Astronauts are very busy people. They have jobs to do, and they work hard. But they also need to relax sometimes. Astronauts get to talk to their families on a video call once a week. They also get to stay in touch by email. Astronauts can bring checkers, chess, and other games with them. Some even bring musical instruments. Astronauts also watch movies and news programs. Sometimes they talk to schools and news reporters, too. Astronauts may have a lot of work to do, but they also find time for fun.
Which of these is a topic sentence?
A They have jobs to do, and they
work hard.
B Astronauts may have a lot of work to
do, but they also find time for fun.
C Astronauts also watch movies and
news programs.
D Astronauts can bring checkers,
chess, and other games with them.
2. Which of these questions is not
answered in this text?
A How do astronauts eat in space?
B How do astronauts sleep in space?
C How do astronauts relax in space?
D How do astronauts do their work?
3. Which question reflects an
appropriate purpose for reading?
A How can I go in space?
B What is life in space really like?
C How long is the flight to space?
D Where is space?
4. The author likely feels that
astronauts are
A interesting.
B unkind.
C scary.
D not real.
5. Which do astronauts not need
in space?
A a place to sleep
B food
C umbrellas
D toothpaste
6. Why do you think chairs and tables
are attached to the floors and walls in
space stations?
A so they will not break
B so they will not tip over
C so they will not float around
D so they will stay clean
7. How is life in space different from life
on Earth?
A There is no gravity in space.
B There is a lot of gravity in space.
C There is no gravity on Earth.
D Astronauts do not like to be in space.
8. Which statement about living in
space is most accurate?
A Living in space would be like living
on Earth.
B Living in space would be impossible.
C Living in space would be different
because there is no gravity.
D Living in space would not be
much fun.
3. Jim saves 60% of his daily allowance each day. Calculate the amount of money he saved for the month of September given that his daily allowance is $40.00.
4. A television was bought on hire purchase for $5250.00. A deposit was made of $450.00 and the balance was paid in equal monthly payments over a period of 2 years. What was the monthly installment?
5. Lori bought 24 packs of crayons for $38.00. She sold them for $2.50 each. Calculate her profit.
6. Kareem spends 1/4 of his salary on clothes and 3/8 on food. After which he is left with $300.00.
a. What fraction of his salary remains?
b. Calculate his total salary.
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