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Speaking and Listening: Planning a Multimedia Presentation — Quiz Answers

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Which image is the best choice for convincing high school students to plant a tree on Earth Day?

A
Image with description Two teenagers planting a small tree.
B
Image with description A young woman posed behind bushes.
C
Image with description A pair of adult hands holding a child's hands holding a small seedling.
D
Image with description A small boy planting seeds in a garden.
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Which of these sources provide reliable information for research? Choose three correct answers.

A
.com advertisement
B
scholarly article
C
.gov website
D
book written by an expert
E
personal blog
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Read this source of information. (1) American youth have school commitments and extracurricular activities. (2) Many also enjoy leisure activities, such as reading and playing video games. (3) The US Department of Agriculture recommends that young people ages 6–17 should engage in 60 minutes of physical activity each day. (4) The specific amount of activity needed for a healthy lifestyle depends on daily caloric intake. Which sentence from the source best supports the reason "recreational sports are valuable because youth need to exercise daily”?

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Which statements describe effective formatting of visual aids? Choose three correct answers.

A
The most important information is displayed visually.
B
The text is legible and easy to read.
C
The text uses every available font.
D
The headings and bulleted lists organize information.
E
The images serve as humorous, irrelevant distractions.
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Consider this claim. Parents who speak more than one language should expose their children to multiple languages in early childhood. Which statement provides the best support for this claim?

A
Foreign-language students may consider careers as interpreters or US diplomats.
B
Bilingual students exhibit better problem-solving skills than peers who speak only one language.
C
The biggest challenge of learning foreign languages is the conjugation of irregular verbs.
D
Many elementary schools offer exposure to foreign languages and cultures in a club format.
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Read this prompt. Create a presentation to convince the Hanover County School Board members that the county should add a fall break to next year’s school schedule, creating a week-long respite in October. Who is the intended audience for this presentation?

A
family
B
business owners
C
classmates
D
leaders
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Read this prompt. Create a multimedia presentation about mandatory community service hours as a graduation requirement. Research a variety of sources and create visual aids to accompany your spoken presentation. Which is an effective claim for this prompt?

A
Community service requirements are beneficial, nurturing young people’s interests and civic consciences.
B
Many school systems encourage high school students to perform community service hours.
C
I bet our county will add community service hours on top of all the other useless graduation requirements.
D
Some students enjoy serving senior citizens of the community at local retirement homes.
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Which image is the best choice for persuading young adults to wear bicycle helmets?

A
Image with description A young couple riding bikes.
B
Image with description A page with four sketches of a bike helmet.
C
Image with description A child is riding a bicycle on a beach and an adult is helping him.
D
Image with description Graphics of bike riding necessities such as a bike, water bottle, helmet, gloves and eyewear.
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Read this source of information. (1) Drivers must remain alert at all times, scanning the roadway for potential changes and dangers. (2) Many activities distract drivers, such as eating, drinking, and changing the radio station. (3) Conversations with other car occupants and text conversations are common distractions.(4) Some studies suggest that texting doubles a driver’s reaction time to roadway hazards. Which sentence from the source best supports the reason "texting should be banned because it impairs drivers”?

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Consider this claim. Every elective curriculum should include a variety of choices in the fine arts, including chorus, band, orchestra, art, and dance. Which statement provides the best support for this claim?

A
Participants in fine arts classes must also fulfill their academic requirements.
B
Fine arts classes hone observational skills that foster academic success.
C
Participants in fine arts classes meet with their peers and a certified instructor.
D
Fine arts classes fit the school schedule, meeting three to five times per week.
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Read this prompt. Create a presentation to convince the Hanover County School Board members that the county should add a fall break to next year’s school schedule, creating a week-long respite in October. Who is the intended audience for this presentation?

A
classmates
B
family
C
business owners
D
leaders
12

Consider this claim. Parents who speak more than one language should expose their children to multiple languages in early childhood. Which statement provides the best support for this claim?

A
Bilingual students exhibit better problem-solving skills than peers who speak only one language.
B
The biggest challenge of learning foreign languages is the conjugation of irregular verbs.
C
Many elementary schools offer exposure to foreign languages and cultures in a club format.
D
Foreign-language students may consider careers as interpreters or US diplomats.
13

Which image is the best choice for persuading young adults to wear bicycle helmets?

A
Image with description Graphics of bike riding necessities such as a bike, water bottle, helmet, gloves and eyewear.
B
Image with description A page with four sketches of a bike helmet.
C
Image with description A child is riding a bicycle on a beach and an adult is helping him.
D
Image with description A young couple riding bikes.
14

Consider this claim. Every elective curriculum should include a variety of choices in the fine arts, including chorus, band, orchestra, art, and dance. Which statement provides the best support for this claim?

A
Fine arts classes fit the school schedule, meeting three to five times per week.
B
Fine arts classes hone observational skills that foster academic success.
C
Participants in fine arts classes meet with their peers and a certified instructor.
D
Participants in fine arts classes must also fulfill their academic requirements.
15

Which statements describe effective formatting of visual aids? Choose three correct answers.

A
The text is legible and easy to read.
B
The most important information is displayed visually.
C
The images serve as humorous, irrelevant distractions.
D
The text uses every available font.
E
The headings and bulleted lists organize information.
16

Read this source of information. (1) Drivers must remain alert at all times, scanning the roadway for potential changes and dangers. (2) Many activities distract drivers, such as eating, drinking, and changing the radio station. (3) Conversations with other car occupants and text conversations are common distractions.(4) Some studies suggest that texting doubles a driver’s reaction time to roadway hazards. Which sentence from the source best supports the reason "texting should be banned because it impairs drivers”?

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
17

Which image is the best choice for convincing high school students to plant a tree on Earth Day?

A
Image with description Two teenagers planting a small tree.
B
Image with description A small boy planting seeds in a garden.
C
Image with description A pair of adult hands holding a child's hands holding a small seedling.
D
Image with description A young woman posed behind bushes.
18

Which of these sources provide reliable information for research? Choose three correct answers.

A
book written by an expert
B
personal blog
C
.com advertisement
D
scholarly article
E
.gov website
19

Read this prompt. Create a multimedia presentation about mandatory community service hours as a graduation requirement. Research a variety of sources and create visual aids to accompany your spoken presentation. Which is an effective claim for this prompt?

A
Community service requirements are beneficial, nurturing young people’s interests and civic consciences.
B
I bet our county will add community service hours on top of all the other useless graduation requirements.
C
Some students enjoy serving senior citizens of the community at local retirement homes.
D
Many school systems encourage high school students to perform community service hours.
20

Read this source of information. (1) American youth have school commitments and extracurricular activities. (2) Many also enjoy leisure activities, such as reading and playing video games. (3) The US Department of Agriculture recommends that young people ages 6–17 should engage in 60 minutes of physical activity each day. (4) The specific amount of activity needed for a healthy lifestyle depends on daily caloric intake. Which sentence from the source best supports the reason "recreational sports are valuable because youth need to exercise daily”?

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4

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