Read the topic sentence below from a body paragraph of an essay on personal finance. then, choose which of the sentences that follow provide a detail that is not related to the main point of the topic sentence. the first step is to make a list of goals. a. the main objective is to make the list as complete as possible. b. your goals may be short-term or long-term, and they may be expensive or inexpensive items. c. when listing goals, be sure to consider the most important financial issues, including housing, education, health, and retirement. d. finding a job with retirement benefits is a smart choice. 2. read the body paragraph below from an essay on personal finance. the topic sentence has been underlined. then, choose which of the sentences below would provide the strongest additional supporting detail to the paragraph. the first step is to make a list of goals. your goals may be short-term or long-term, and they may be expensive or inexpensive items. the main objective is to make the list as complete as possible. when listing goals, be sure to consider the most important financial issues, including housing, education, health, and retirement. a. many schools offer financial aid packages. b. beware of credit cards that have low introductory rates that may go up without notice. c. providing for children is another financial goal that many people need to plan for. d. listing financial goals is an important first step. 3. read the paragraph below from an essay on retirement. the topic sentence is underlined. then, choose the best revision strategy for improving the paragraph. set goals effectively by focusing on the big picture. although retirement may seem far away, it could last for twenty or more years, so it requires early planning. home purchases, education, and the cost of raising children are all big financial commitments. tuition for four years at a private college may cost as much as $500,000 by 2030. prioritize large, important goals ahead of smaller wish list items such as getting a new cell phone or buying expensive clothes. a. revise the topic sentence. b. revise the paragraph so that all supporting details relate to the topic sentence. c. add transitional words for better connections between sentences. d. rearrange the sentences in the paragraph to improve the organization

Voluntourism: an opportunity too good to be true a speech to the student body of evergreen high [1] picture this: it's spring break, and you fly off to some country where there's lush rainforests and beautiful, blue coastlines to explore. there's also people in need, so you decide to blend your vacation with volunteering. volunteering as a tourist, or voluntourism, seems like a great way to explore new regions and people at the same time. however, this "volunteer plus travel" experience can actually harm local communities. while many teens might view traveling and volunteering abroad as a worthwhile adventure, there are more genuine and effective ways to make a difference. [2] most would agree that volunteering in general is a worthy use of time. however, what if you found out the children you are "" are actually being kept in poor conditions so voluntourists will spend money to come to the local area? dale rolfe, a supporter of ethical voluntourism, explains the shocking reality that "animal sanctuaries and orphanages are often manufactured for the voluntourist…encouraging a cycle of exploiting the very animals and children the volunteers are trying to ." [3] proponents of the "volunteer plus travel" experience also argue that traveling to new places builds character and is a valuable way to learn about different cultures. with voluntourism, however, participants often pursue experiences that are all about them. for example, they sign up to build a school for a gold star on their resume, but they have no real building skills and take jobs away from local construction workers (schulten). or, they arrive to teach english but instead take selfies with the locals. one world traveler and ethical voluntourist believes voluntourism "can perpetuate small minded views of the world by taking insulated, fake, and structured experiences and selling them as unabridged and eye opening" (carlos). the voluntour experience is a mirage. the voluntourist's eyes are not opened to real life at the destination, and lasting change is not achieved. [4] if you want a genuine experience where you can see a lasting impact, there are better options than voluntourism. you can volunteer in your local community. give an hour every week to your town's animal rescue. serve monthly dinners to the homeless. be a reliable, positive influence on a child who needs a mentor. studies show that volunteering and forming lasting relationships with those you has a positive impact on your physical and emotional health. in fact, blood pressure is reduced, memory is improved, and rates of depression are reduced (michaels). [5] there is another reason to look into alternatives to voluntourism. did you know the average "voluntour" travel package costs $3,400 (rolfe)? could that travel money be better spent? if the world's citizens are your passion, it could go to an international organization. if you care about education, your funds can be used to buy books for students in faraway lands. if you want villagers to have clean water, contribute funds to local efforts to dig wells. if you want to experience a different culture, travel to the country as a guest, and learn from the locals how you can best them after you've returned home. but do not voluntour. [6] in reality, there are better ways to make a difference. voluntourism might appear to be an adventure that blends travel and others, but it does little except provide a costly, superficial experience that might actually do more harm than good. so, volunteer where you are most needed-at home, where you can stay to see the job through and form genuine, lasting relationships. choose a beautiful coastline closer to home and send the travel money you saved to an international organization that will put it to good use. whatever you do, don't turn someone else's hardship into your vacation. which paragraphs address the counterclaim of the argument? paragraphs 1 and 6 paragraphs 2 and 3 paragraphs 3 and 4 paragraphs 4 and 5

The tone of a story is the author's attitude toward the subject. provide two examples that support the conclusion that the tone of this story is ironic.

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