Archeologists contend that patterns on the

322. During colonial times in America, juries were encouraged to ask questions of the parties in the courtroom. a. The jurors were, in fact, expected to investi- gate the facts of the case themselves. If jurors conducted an investigation today, we would throw out the case.

b. Many states are experimenting with new

ways to get more people to serve on juries. All eligible voters can be called to serve.

c. There are usually two attorneys: a prosecu-

tor and a defense attorney. This sometimes makes the courtroom lively.

d. There were thirteen colonies. Each colony at

first had its own legal system. 323. Landscapers do not recommend rose bushes for homeowners who have shade-filled gardens and who don’t spend a great deal of time maintaining outdoor plants. a. Bugs called aphids can destroy roses. How- ever, you can get rid of them by spraying with a solution of water and dish soap.

b. Gardening can be quite time-consuming.

Most gardeners spend hours in their gardens each week.

c. When these conditions are present, a better

choice would be hostas. They are extremely hardy and easy-to-grow shade plants with attractive foliage.

d. Landscapers can be hired on a weekly or

monthly basis to care for lawns and gardens. They can also be hired for a one- time consultation or for a specific lawn or garden project. 324. Ginkgo biloba extract is the most commonly prescribed plant remedy in the world. a. There are many plant remedies, including the ones that can be purchased in health- food stores. Not all plant remedies have been approved.

b. It is a highly refined compound produced

from the leaves of the ginkgo tree. Many people take ginkgo to treat conditions such as headaches, asthma, and hearing loss.

c. Ginkgo has also been widely prescribed in

Europe. It has been approved by the Ger- man government for the treatment of mem- ory loss.

d. A 1977 study with ginkgo was conducted

with twenty patients. These patients ranged in age from 62 to 85. 325. Life on Earth is ancient and, even at its first appearance, unimaginably complex. a. Scientists place its beginnings at some 3,000 million years ago. This is when the first mol- ecule floated up out of the ooze with the unique ability to replicate itself.

b. The most complex life form is, of course,

the mammal. The most complex mammal is us.

c. It is unknown exactly where life started. It is

unknown exactly where the first molecule was “born.”

d. Darwin’s theory of evolution was an attempt

to explain what essentially remains a great mystery. His theory, of course, has been dis- counted by some people. – PA R A G R A P H D E V E L O P M E N T – 5 8