Speaking and Listening: Effective Group Discussions — Unit test
Question 1 • AZ-English Language Arts 9 B
Read the excerpt from A Story of the Red Cross.The conditions were so new to them that it was a relief to meet persons who had seen such things before. We were asked not only to act with them, but to assume charge of the administration of relief. This, of course, we would not do, but that we would meet with, counsel, and aid them in every way in our power, is needless to affirm. That we did do this, through every day of our stay of three months, not only our own conviction, but the unasked and unexpected testimony of both Galveston and the Legislature of the State of Texas, go to assure.
Answer
A
to emphasize Clara’s mission to assist rather than control
B
to highlight Clara’s talent for public speaking
C
to show why Clara asked politicians for financial support
D
to illustrate how resilient people are in the face of danger
Explanation
Clara says the Red Cross would not take charge of administering relief, but would meet with, counsel, and aid the local people. This emphasizes a supporting role rather than taking control of the recovery effort. The excerpt does not focus on public speaking, fundraising, or resilience in the face of danger.
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