Question 3 • Expository Reading and Writing - ELA3013 A
Read this excerpt from We Beat the Street.[Sampson] was the captain of the baseball team at University and could almost touch his dreams of playing in the major leagues. He often had write-ups in the local paper, highlighting his playing performance: "Davis goes three for four, with four RBIs, while pitching a four-hitter as University tops Shabazz 6–5."What causes Sampson to dream that he will someday play in the major leagues?
Answer
A
his talent and success as a player
B
his deep passion for playing baseball
C
the sports news in the local paper
D
the number of games that his team wins
Explanation
The excerpt says Sampson is the team captain and describes his strong performance: he gets three hits in four at-bats, earns four RBIs, and pitches a four-hitter. These achievements show his talent and success, which make playing in the major leagues seem within reach. The local newspaper reports on his success, but it is his performance that supports his dream.
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