AnswersEnglish IV ICUnit Test

Unit Test — Unit test Answers

25 verified answers3 views
1
Free Preview

Read the passage from "How Should One Read a Book?”The thirty-two chapters of a novel—if we consider how to read a novel first—are an attempt to make something as formed and controlled as a building: but words are more impalpable than bricks; reading is a longer and more complicated process than seeing.

A
criticize.
B
entertain.
C
inform.
D
persuade.
2
Free Preview

Read the passage from "How Should One Read a Book?”Then turn from your blurred and littered pages to the opening pages of some great novelist—Defoe, Jane Austen, Hardy. Now you will be better able to appreciate their mastery.

A
The author might place Defoe, Austen, and Hardy in a setting on Jupiter.
B
The author might go into detail about the lives of Defoe, Austen, and Hardy.
C
The author might write a plot in which Defoe, Austen, and Hardy solve a crime.
D
The author might include dialogue for the roles of Defoe, Austen, and Hardy.
3

Read the passage from "How Should One Read a Book?”Yet few people ask from books what books can give us. Most commonly we come to books with blurred and divided minds, asking of fiction that it shall be true, of poetry that it shall be false, of biography that it shall be flattering, of history that it shall enforce our own prejudices. If we could banish all such preconceptions when we read, that would be an admirable beginning.

A
biography.
B
essay.
C
myth.
D
play.
4

Read the counterclaim from an argumentative essay.Opponents claim that teachers should not get tenure because it encourages them to be lazy rather than encouraging them to excel.Now, read the rebuttal.But I disagree. When I did an informal poll of students at my school, we all agreed that there are some really great teachers.

A
include a new claim.
B
note a flaw in the reasoning.
C
state the writer’s viewpoint.
D
restate the essay’s topic.
5

Read the graph from "Career Planning for High Schoolers."

Question illustration
A
$75,000
B
$100,000
C
$80,000
D
$45,000
6

Read the excerpt from Pat Mora’s essay "The Leader in the Mirror."I read them my poem "Immigrants.”Immigrantswrap their babies in the American flag,feed them mashed hot dogs and apple pie,name them Bill and Daisy,buy them blonde dolls that blink blueeyes or a football and tiny cleatsbefore the baby can even walk,speak to them in thick English, hallo, babee, hallo,whisper in Spanish or Polishwhen the baby sleeps, whisperin a dark parent bed, that darkparent fear, "Will they likeour boy, our girl, our fine americanboy, our fine american girl?”As a writer, I understand the value and necessity of knowing my past, of keeping that door open.

A
entertain her audience with stories from her own childhood.
B
encourage her audience to remember their family history.
C
educate her audience about life in other countries.
D
persuade her audience to change political viewpoints.
7

Read the body paragraph from a personal statement.(1) Since I live in the Midwest, my fascination with the ocean might seem unusual. (2) I have my aunt to thank for sparking my interest in marine biology. (3) My family’s annual visits to her home are always great. (4) We visit the local beaches to study shells, seaweed, and ocean dwellers like crabs, clams, and jellyfish.

A
sentence 1
B
sentence 2
C
sentence 3
D
sentence 4
8

Which are common elements found in procedural texts? Check all that apply.list of necessary materialsa place for comments a section of definitions a page of success stories a series of steps

A
list of necessary materials
B
a place for comments
C
a section of definitions
D
a page of success stories
E
a series of steps
9

Read the claim from Deepali’s argumentative essay.The United Nations continues to be a relevant institution, working globally to prevent wars, monitor human rights, and enforce international laws.Now, read the topic sentence from a body paragraph of his essay.Without the presence of the various United Nations organizations, people worldwide would suffer.

A
If there were more organizations like the United Nations, maybe there would not be so many human rights violations to worry about.
B
When the United Nations was officially founded in 1945, fifty countries participated in drawing up the United Nations charter.
C
Instead of joining something like the Peace Corps, more students should consider volunteering for the United Nations peacekeeping forces.
D
Currently, the United Nations has sixteen peacekeeping operations that are performing critical functions such as protecting civilians.
10

Read the paragraph.North Run High School hosts a wide variety of clubs. Some clubs are academic, such as the debate club, foreign-language clubs, and the chess team. Other clubs are service-oriented, such as the Key Club. The most popular club at North Run is the Future Business Leaders of America, which boasts 165 members.

A
to persuade readers to join a high school club
B
to persuade readers that the business club is the best
C
to inform readers about North Run’s club offerings
D
to entertain readers with a story about club activities
11

Read the introduction to a personal statement.Usually, when people talk about "rocky” relationships, it’s with a frown, but mine has enriched my life. I became fascinated with rocks when I was really young, and throughout my childhood you could usually find me with my pockets bulging from whatever stony treasures I’d scavenged that day. When my science teacher taught us a unit on geology, I realized that my fascination could become an exciting career that could also help me make good money. Obtaining an internship to work on the geological exhibit at the museum is an important step on my road to being a geologist.

A
The writer uses creativity and humor to engage the reader.
B
The writer ponders childhood to stir up the reader’s memories.
C
The writer introduces the topic immediately to inform the reader.
D
The writer complains about relationships to gain the reader’s sympathy.
12

Which words from the paragraph are signal words? Check all that apply.

A
avoid
B
simple
C
steps
D
start by
E
next
13

Read the excerpt from a letter.Parkour, also known as free running, is becoming a popular sport. The object of parkour is to navigate obstacles using fluid, efficient movement. Athletes run through urban areas using gymnastic-type leaps and jumps to move over and around walls, ledges, and other barricades. The sport’s name originates from parcours du combattant, an obstacle course used to train soldiers in the French army.

A
to entertain the reader with an interesting story
B
to provide examples of parkour movements
C
to educate the reader about a popular sport
D
to persuade readers that parkour is dangerous
14

Read the chart from "Career Planning for High Schoolers."

Question illustration
A
Majors in social sciences lead to above-average starting salaries
B
Majors in education lead to above-average starting salaries.
C
Majors in humanities lead to above-average starting salaries.
D
Majors in engineering and tech lead to above-average starting salaries.
15

[BLANK]

A
mode
B
genre
C
symbol
D
purpose
16

Which is the best sentence to include in the body of a personal statement to emphasize the writer’s experience?

A
I could be seriously helpful to your organization.
B
I have many skills that I can apply to this position.
C
I think you’ll discover that I’m very useful to have around.
D
I spend one day a week volunteering at an animal shelter.
17

[BLANK]

A
conclusion
B
introduction
C
tone
D
topic
18

Read the excerpt from Pat Mora’s essay "The Leader in the Mirror."We will continue to squander our talent if our leaders—in politics, science, business, education and the arts—do not reflect our grand variety. I urged the students (and all of us) to ponder the strength of the mountains around us, to rise to the challenges.

A
to warn
B
to inspire
C
to inform
D
to entertain
19

After a procedure has been completed, what questions can be asked to help evaluate the results? Check all that apply.When should this procedure be performed again?Were the steps completed in order?What could be done differently in the future?Was the expected outcome reached?Who else has completed this procedure?

A
When should this procedure be performed again?
B
Were the steps completed in order?
C
What could be done differently in the future?
D
Was the expected outcome reached?
E
Who else has completed this procedure?
20

Read the table of contents.The Traveler’s Guide to JapanTable of Contents1. Japan’s History: Then and Now…………..32. Itineraries for Must-See Cities…………..273. Getting Around…………………………...464. Basic Greetings………………………….635. Traveling on a Budget……………………89

A
Chapter 2: Itineraries for Must-See Cities
B
Chapter 3: Getting Around
C
Chapter 4: Basic Greetings
D
Chapter 5: Traveling on a Budget

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Quiz
25 verified answers

Unit Test

Quiz
15 verified answers

Unit Test

Quiz
15 verified answers

Unit Test