Gym Rats
by c.safos

Stage Set: Late in the evening in the Hammer House Boxing Gym, most of the regulars have left. A scattered few people still remain. In the background, a man uses a jump rope. A woman does push-ups.

(CAIN, a small boxer, sits on a bench unwrapping the protective tape off of his knuckles and wrists using his teeth. SERGIO, his sparring partner and best friend, cuts away at the tape on CAIN'S other hand.)
SERGIO: I know you've got a hand in there somewhere.
CAIN: (spitting the tape out of his mouth) Well, remember to stop cutting once you see bone.
(The people exercising in the background finish their workouts and move off stage, leaving the focus of the audience on CAIN and SERGIO.)
SERGIO: Right, like you'd be able to feel it otherwise. I don't even think you have bone in there. I think you've got anvils in your hands.
CAIN: Are you kidding? I'll need more than anvils come fight night. Doerkson is a monster in the ring. To bring him down, I'll need a lead pipe and a tank if you can spare them.
(Freed from the cast of protective tape, CAIN'S hands start to violently shake. CAIN closes them into a fist until they calm.)
SERGIO: What was that?
(CAIN stands up and walks over to a nearby heavy bag and starts to throw light jabs.)
CAIN: It's nothing, just nerves. It'll calm down after the fight.
SERGIO: Have you seen a doctor?
(CAIN'S light jabs get heavier.)
CAIN: Seriously, I'm fine. Just nerves.
SERGIO: You don't get nerves. You don't get worried or stressed. I know you. What's going on?
(CAIN'S heavy jabs get heavier as the heavy bag begins to sway.)
CAIN: I'm fine. Let it go.
SERGIO: You can't stonewall me. We're going to a doctor tonight. I don't want to see you end up like Motts, stumbling around, shaking, can't even hold a spoon to eat, let alone throw hands. He took too many punches to the head, and now, his head is like a snow globe—just little flakes floating around in there. As a matter of fact. . . .
(CAIN begins to pummel at the heavy bag, and the bag begins to rock violently.)
CAIN: Let it go! I'm not going to any doctors now. If I do, the athletic commission steps in. If they step in, they'll cancel the fight. They do that and I'm out of a purse. I need that money! And if you call yourself my friend, you'll keep quiet.
(SERGIO walks over and stops the swaying bag.)
SERGIO: It's your funeral.
(SERGIO walks away to the locker room. CAIN'S hands start to shake again until CAIN closes them into fists. The tremors stop.)

What is the best way to describe this drama?
A.
a soliloquy
B.
a monologue
C.
a tragedy
D.
a comedy

Answer:

I think it is C. a tragedy

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O Running barefoot is clearly the best and most natural way to run.
O Many barefoot runners state that their feet become stronger over time.
O I like barefoot running because it allows my feet to move the way nature intended.
O A running magazine cites statistics showing that barefoot runners have fewer injuries.

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The Online Child

Parents should seriously think about the online life of their children. "Online life" refers to the activities people are involved in while using the Internet. Today's teenagers have grown up with technology and the Internet. They are becoming more knowledgeable about technology, sometimes more so than their parents.
These days, teenagers spend a lot of their time on the Internet using social networking sites. Other times, teenagers enjoy spending time with their school friends or playing sports. Social networking sites provide the perfect place for teenagers to exercise their freedom. In addition, these teenagers also find a venue to express themselves openly with their online friends. They post pictures of themselves and share thoughts for the whole world to see. The problem is that the teenagers are not always aware that their images and words on the Internet are permanent.
Teenagers may not be aware that people often use fake identities on the Internet and give false information. In addition, problems with "friends" on the Internet can have real-life consequences. And just like a real child, the online child needs the parents to tell him or her how the world (of the Internet) works. The teenagers need to learn critical-thinking skills applicable to real life and Internet life.
While educating their children on the risks of the Internet, parents should also demonstrate trust and allow their children enough space to learn on their own. For example, parents can let their children know that they will be making frequent checkups on their children's social networking page. That way, children can learn to practice caution when they post content on the Internet, while still retaining a feeling of independence. Parents can take the check-up time to teach their children about safe online habits.


Which sentence could be added to the end of the introduction to strengthen it?
A.
However, these teenagers do not always use the Internet wisely.
B.
In effect, the lack of communication skills affects relationships.
C.
Teenagers are also one of the top consumers of new products.
D.
Throughout the world, Internet use has increased dramatically.

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