Which statement about events at the end of the second world war is true? a. the united states demanded huge reparation payments from germany and japan. b. italy became a soviet-dominated satellite with a communist government. c. the soviet union rebuilt the shattered economies of france and great britain. d. under the marshall plan, the u. s. offered aid to european nations to prevent them from turning to communism.

Read the excerpt from the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies. the bicycle is capable of such high speed that there is a strong temptation to ride so fast as to cause over exertion or excessive perspiration. on the other hand some people ride too slow, causing a zigzag and uncertain movement. while exercising reasonable caution, be a fearless rider. when you come to a steep hill, if the road is clear, let it go as fast as it will. if you rid yourself of that ghost of fear, coasting is one of the greatest delights of cycling. which is the best paraphrase of the text?