A Three-Point Turn

Chapter 1

"You know, hardly anyone ever needs to do a three-point turn anymore," said Justin, trying to help Becky calm down.

"Oh, so it's not a useful skill AND I am probably going to fail the driving test because I can't do it anyway," Becky said, raising her voice for emphasis. "That should make me feel like a million bucks when I flunk."

Justin was riding with Becky so she could take her driving test. He had volunteered for the job because he thought she would be less nervous with him than with their mom, but so far, he wasn't sure he was making any difference.

"Slow down, your turn is coming up here," he said, looking ahead.

"I know, I know," she replied, "I've been here before remember—the last time I flunked."

Justin was pretty sure if he had let her miss the turn, things would only have deteriorated further, but he wasn't sure he was fond of being the scapegoat for Becky's anxiety.

"Listen, you need to take a few deep breaths," he said, hoping he could help her at least relax a bit. "Being nervous won't help you with the three-point turn or anything else you have to do. Hey, did you just take that turn without your turn signal on?" This was going to be harder than he thought.

"Stop yelling at me," Becky replied, clearly frustrated, "I can't concentrate."

"Look, you need to stop and get yourself together here," Justin started. "It is not just about passing the driving test. I don't want to get in an accident, so pull into that parking lot."

Becky drove into the office building's parking lot where Justin was pointing. Justin knew they were less than a mile from the licensing office, and if she continued in this condition, he'd be having this same discussion three months from now when she tried the test again for the third time.

"You need to get a grip," he started after she put the car in park, "because you have studied and practiced driving all year. You know this stuff inside and out, backwards and forwards. What are you so nervous about?"

"I don't know, I don't know," Becky wailed, resting her head on the steering wheel. "I just get so tired of failing."

Listening quietly as Becky sobbed, Justin realized this was about much more than a driving test. He also knew if he didn't find a way to help Becky things would just get worse.

Chapter 2

Justin took a deep breath and collected his thoughts. Becky was an unbelievably consistent straight-A student. It was Justin who got the bad grades in school, and Justin who had to repeat every math class he'd ever taken. It was Justin who wished he could get the grades Becky got. Some things came easier for Justin: He was athletic, handy with tools, and good at making the best of whatever life threw at him. Mom called him her "lemons into lemonade" kid. But for the most part, Becky succeeded easily, whereas Justin had to work and work to just get a passing grade.

Rather than having Becky catalogue all the things she supposedly "failed" at, Justin decided to try an alternative approach, one that wouldn't remind him of all the ways he had failed.

"Okay, Becky, let's assume for a moment you fail this test again. What is the worst thing that could happen?" he asked.

"I would be the oldest kid at school without a license and be humiliated," she replied. Justin thought he heard a bit of panic in her voice but continued with his plan.

"Yes, but won't we still have to drive to school together for at least one more year anyway?" he asked.

"Yes, but..." she started.

"And who will know, if you don't tell anyone except your friends, that you don't have your license? You know Mom can't afford another car just for you, right?"

"Yes," she said quietly.

"So what difference does it make, really," he said. "Another three months to wait in the grand scheme of your life doesn't seem like all that long, right?"

"I suppose not," she said.

Justin could tell she was breathing more slowly now. "Besides," he said, "I would miss all the practice driving with you," and for good measure he reached over and pinched her arm.

"Ow," she said, hitting back at him, "that hurt."

"So let's go do this, okay?

"Okay," she said. Becky cranked up the car, backed slowly out of the parking spot and drove up to the parking lot's exit. Justin noticed, as they waited for the traffic to clear, that she had remembered the turn signal.

Read this line from Chapter 1:

"Stop yelling at me," Becky replied, clearly frustrated, "I can't concentrate."

Which of the following has a more negative connotation than frustrated?

Concerned
Distraught
Puzzled
Reassured

1ACME Experiments has promised to lead the way into the future. 2Our energy source is clean, safe, and powerful. 3You can no longer be uncaring and indifferent. 4You would be a terrible person if you continued to sit idly while your planet is destroyed in cruelty by toxic chemicals that you use for energy. 5Do you really want to be one of those lazy and ignorant people responsible for the destruction of the ozone layer and the extinction of precious animal and plant life? 6If you support our plan, you can rest assured that your planet will stay safe and clean. 7Our plan is to combine magnesium oxide and dihydro-oxide in laboratory conditions. 8Isolating chemicals in the labs limits the potential for spills. 9Then, through a genius plan developed by ACME's intelligent engineers, we can capture the released energy. 10Yes, the same company that has been a leader in service for 250 years has come up with yet another great idea. 11By capturing the released energy, no pollutants are released into the atmosphere. 12It is 99.9 percent certain that this plan will work to help reduce global warming. 13This new energy could replace electricity, and you have ACME to thank for this wonderful discovery.

Which of the following is intended to appeal to the emotions of the reader?

all except 13
sentence 4
sentence 3
sentence 13
sentence 5

7.
The expression x+y+z is in
(a) one variable
(b) no variable
(c) three variables
(d) two variables​

NEED HELP ASAP!!!!! Write a pre-writing essay that analyzes the use of poetry in Through the Looking-Glass.


Give me a good essay please!!!!!!!!!! btw brainliest for good essay

The suggestion that we might find a measure of solace in the very machines responsible for our battered minds will seem implausible to some.

What is the best meaning of the word solace as it is used in the passage?

About movie: Godzilla vs King 2021.
1. When will this movie come out?
2. What genre does this movie belong to?
3. Explain what you understand about the movie's script.

Which is the best comparison of tone in these two essays
on genetically modified food?
O Both essays rely on pathos and have an angry tone.
Both essays rely on pathos and have a chaotic tone,
O Both essays rely on logos and have a somber tone.
O Both essays rely on logos and have a serious tone.

Plisss help me pliss NO LINKS ok

Just wanted to get other people's opinion for an essay. If a man cheats on his wife, whom he has children with, does that make him a bad father? Or just a bad husband? Explain your reasoning, please.

Which words best emphasize society's view of the "experts" who claimed to understand women's needs? books, glory

_____ books are for sale.
a) that
b) them
c) those


He cut _____ shaving
a) myself
b) himself
c) yourself


Everyone _____ a passing grade

a) getting
b) get
c) gets



I NEEDDDD HELP PLEASE

what is the story of Romeo and Juliet ​

Passive voice photo added plz help me

What are the benefits of being an architect? ​

During the invasion , people remained calm. The synonym of invasion is?


A
unity

B
fire

C
attack

D
blast

What is the visual effect of the excerpt the reader visualizes a scene of character working together The reader visualizes an apology between the characters The reader visualizes a scene of conflict and chaos The reader visualizes the attitudes of the characters

Who is the 25th President?

A student is writing an essay about how Greg changes from the beginning of “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” to the end. What should the student do during the prewriting process to help trace how Greg changes?

A. Create a chart that lists Greg’s traits at the beginning of the story, the important conflicts in the middle of the story, and his traits at the end of the story
B. Develop a thesis statement that summarizes all of the important conflicts that Greg experiences in the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
C. Locate and paraphrase several pieces of evidence from the text that show Greg’s traits at the beginning and end of the story.
D. Develop a conclusion that provides strong evidence from the text about what Greg is like at the beginning, the middle, and the end of the story.

What is cognitive bias?

help me!
Match the term to the description.

1. character vs. self
one person who is in conflict within herself
2. character vs. society
one person who is in conflict with three or more people
3. character vs. technology
how the author makes the reader feel about a character or situation
4. mood
the action of the story
5. plot
One person who is in conflict with something man-made

Choose the answer that most nearly has the same meaning as the underlined
word.
A benefactor is?.
a mathematician
a supporter
a makeup artist
a researcher

write an analysis essay that compares and contracts two poems, one by Walt Whitman and one by Emily Dickson

Read the excerpt from Ronald Reagan's "Tear Down This Wall" speech.

I understand the fear of war and the pain of division that afflict this continent—and I pledge to you my country's efforts to help overcome these burdens. To be sure, we in the West must resist Soviet expansion. So we must maintain defenses of unassailable strength. Yet we seek peace; so we must strive to reduce arms on both sides.

Which statement best describes the impact of rhetorical techniques in this excerpt?

The use of loaded language creates the need for immediate action in Europe.
The use of repetition reminds the audience of the obstacles they must defeat.
The use of inclusive language emphasizes hope for a better relationship in the future.
The use of exclusive language shows the contrast between the two countries.

Read the excerpt from "Yearbook.”

Well, that’s definitely a relief. I’m not exactly sure how this all works yet,” Fatima said, a small smile forming on her face.

"Listen, let’s find Mr. Macklenburger and we’ll figure out an interesting role for you. Maybe you can help me interview the drama club tomorrow—just take pictures and I’ll do all the talking. But only if you want, absolutely no pressure,” said Martina.



Based on the interaction between Fatima and Martina, what can the reader conclude about Martina?

The description of the setting emphasizes the narrator’s feelings because

the chaotic scene emphasizes her excitement and confusion at Ellis Island.
the loud noises she is hearing emphasize her fear and her desire to go back to Italy.
the loud crying of the babies emphasizes that she is very annoyed at having to be there.
the many different voices and languages emphasize that she feels out of place.

I FRICKING CRYING RN I JUST FINISHED "BLOOD BANK" AND I AM IN TEARS

When people meet together regularly to pray, meditate, read, etc; the religious dimension this BEST describes is the_________ dimension.

1.doctrinal
2.legal
3.social
4.material

Imelda has just joined a textile company in the accounts department. Her coworker Travis asks her to help him with a financial report because he doesn't know how to calculate a ratio. Imelda knows how to do it. However, she is busy with a task. Which answer shows that Imelda is using an interpersonal skill effectively in her communication?

Critically reflect on the serious issue of law and order being faced by Pakistani today and write a letter to the editor of an English newspaper and express your opinion as a responsible citizen to improve the situation

Help please on this English assignment

1. 'The tree on the mountain takes whatever the weather brings. If it has any choice at all, it is in putting down roots as deeply as possible.' Elucidate in reference to the poem 'Wind'.