Question

part a
which of the following sentences best states a central idea of \barrington irving, pilot and educator\?
a. without the support of others, it is impossible to achieve your dreams.

b. purposefulness, dedication, and belief in oneself are the keys to success.

c. having practical experience as a student prepares one for an interesting career.

d. although hard work is important, luck plays a larger role in a persons success.

part b
which quotation from the text best supports your answer to part a?
a. \the only thing that separates you from ceos in corner offices or scientists in labs is determination, hard work, and a passion for what you want to achieve.\

b. \there are probably millions of kids out there like me who find science and exploration amazing, but lack the confidence or opportunity to take the next step.\

c. \i had no money, but i was determined to give back with my time, knowledge, and experience.\

d. \meaningful, real - world learning experiences fire up the neurons in kids minds.\

Explanation:

For Part A: Barrington Irving's story focuses on his self-driven effort, commitment to his goal of becoming a pilot, and belief in himself, which aligns with option B. Options A overstates reliance on others, C focuses too narrowly on student experience, and D prioritizes luck which is not a theme of his story.
For Part B: Option A directly references determination, hard work, and passion, which are the core elements of the central idea from Part A, making it the best supporting quotation.

Answer:

Part A: B. Purposefulness, dedication, and belief in oneself are the keys to success.
Part B: A. "The only thing that separates you from CEOs in corner offices or scientists in labs is determination, hard work, and a passion for what you want to achieve."