Question

1 which selection from the introduction paragraphs 1 - 4 most suggests that some people believe vaccines are unnecessary? (a) opponents say that childrens immune systems can deal with most infections naturally. (b) they argue that injecting questionable vaccine ingredients into a child may cause side effects, including seizures, paralysis and death. (c) they claim that numerous studies prove that vaccines can trigger both health and behavioral problems. (d) in particular, they say that vaccines may trigger autism, a mental condition that makes it difficult to communicate with others. 2 read the paragraph from the section \unvaccinated children barred from schools.\ state laws in north carolina, ohio and new york all allow the public school system to suspend children who are not vaccinated. approximately 2,000 children not vaccinated against whooping cough were barred from attending classes in san francisco in 2011. on june 22, 2014, a federal judge upheld new york state law barring unvaccinated children from public school when other children have the chicken pox. which statement can be inferred from this paragraph? (a) it is unlikely that action will take place in most public schools to enforce the use of vaccines. (b) due to the controversy, the decision to require vaccinations in schools is rarely enforced. (c) students across the country will soon face punishment if they are not vaccinated against disease. (d) some states have taken steps to ensure the safety of vaccinated and unvaccinated students.

Explanation:

1. Option A implies that some think children's immune - systems can handle infections without vaccines, suggesting vaccines are unnecessary. Other options focus on side - effects rather than the necessity of vaccines.
2. The paragraph shows that states like North Carolina, Ohio, New York, and San Francisco have laws or actions related to unvaccinated children in schools, which means some states are taking steps for the safety of all students.

Answer:

1. A. Opponents say that children's immune systems can deal with most infections naturally.
2. D. Some states have taken steps to ensure the safety of vaccinated and unvaccinated students.