PLEASE HELP Having a pen pal in your teens can lead to a global mindset as an adult. Sending handwritten letters through the mail and patiently waiting for a response teaches the value of waiting for a worthwhile reward. Asking questions about topics of mutual concern with a peer from another culture encourages the acceptance of new perspectives and attitudes. Connecting with a pen pal in a different part of the world fosters relationships based on commonalities and common bonds—key elements of true friendship. Having a pen pal is an easy first step to becoming a citizen of the world.

Read the passage carefully. What text-to-world connections could a reader make? Select two.

I don’t like to travel.
I’ve read other texts about writing.
This makes me think about how many international organizations promote peace.
This makes me think about how impatient I can be in my own life.
This makes me think about the importance of current events in other countries.