CHAPTER QUIZ ANSWER KEY
CHAPTER
1 QUIZ:
A.
1. There was a terrible earthquake in Haiti on Tuesday,
January 12, 2010.
2. Earthquake victims received help from
famous people such as Bill Clinton.
3. There was also a lot of support from Hollywood
actors such as Sean Penn.
4. The United Nations
is an international organization with headquarters in New York
city.
5. The UN can be seen in one of
my favorite movies, North by Northwest.
6. Next semester, I will take English,
math, and Biology 101.
7. The university that I attend
is located in eastern Canada.
8. Many of the students from Africa
speak French with the local residents.
B.
1. realize
2. development
3. participate
4. entertain
5. beauty
6. organizer
C.
1. I was born on September 21, 1994, in the city of San Juan,
Puerto Rico.
2. My father a is performer with the San Juan
Symphony. is a violinist.
3. He often travels with the orchestra to
Europe and Asia.
4. I am currently a student at the Peabody
Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
5. The educate education at this school
is excellent. All of the professors are wonderful.
6. My father and mother will come to my graduate graduation
next year.
CHAPTER
2 QUIZ:
A.
3, 6, 4, 7, 1, 5, 2
The writer’s purpose is to inform.
B.
1. After our last class,
2. At first,
3. Then
4. , and
5. Finally,
6. , so
C.
1. I love any celebration that has crowds(,) music(,) and
fireworks.
2. (no commas
needed)
3. Last year(,)
it was raining(,) but the celebration was still fantastic.
4. First(,)
there was music and dancing in the street.
5. There was jazz
and rock music(,) so the atmosphere was lively.
6. At midnight(,)
the fireworks started(,) and everyone in the crowd cheered.
7. After the
fireworks(,) my friends and I were hungry(,) so we went to a
restaurant.
CHAPTER
3 QUIZ:
A.
Check sentences 3, 8
Too specific: 2, 4, 6, 7
Too general: 1, 5
B.
Topic Sentence: Air travel is
becoming increasingly expensive.
Main Points: The cost of airplane tickets gets higher every year.
More and more airlines require passengers to pay an extra fee to check their
luggage. Many airlines no longer serve free meals, so passengers must pay for
food.
Topic Sentence: International air travel is often uncomfortable.
Main Points: Travelers are on international flights for long
periods of time. Seats are generally small and close together. Time zone
changes cause problems.
C.
It takes a lot to be a marathon runner. To
begin with, marathoners need great physical and mental strength to complete
their 26.2-mile races successfully. Next, running a marathon
requires great commitment and discipline. Amateur runners actively
begin their long hours of training months before a race. They run three to four
days a week. They also work out in the gym and pay close attention to parts of
their daily routine such as their diet and their sleep schedule.
In addition, marathoners need emotional support. For example,
they find a running partner or join a group of runners to help them through the
long hours of training. On the day of the race, marathoners feel energized when
they hear the loud cheers of their family and friends. It is clear
that there are many requirements for marathon success.
CHAPTER 4 QUIZ
A.
1. First of all,
2. However,
3. A second kind of shopper
4. such as
5. Finally,
6. All in all,
B. X
2. Text messages are popular. Social networking sites are another
common way of communicating.
X 4. Some people pay their credit
card bills by mail(.) Others pay online.
X 5. The post office has
mailing supplies. You can buy envelopes and boxes, for example.
X 6. The postal worker weighs
your package(.) Then you pay the shipping cost.
X 7. I want to return a pair
of pants that I bought online(.) Therefore, I need to go to the
post office.
D.
An animal living in a modern zoo enjoys
several advantages over an animal in the wild. The first advantage is that a
zoo animal is separated from its natural enemies. The
animal is protected, so it lives without risk of being attacked.
Another advantage is that zoo employees feed the animal regularly. As a result,
they will never have to hunt for food or suffer in times when food is hard to
find. A third advantage of living in zoos is that veterinarians give the
animals regular checkups and any special medical care it needs. In short, zoos
have a number of benefits.
CHAPTER 5 QUIZ:
A.
2, 5, 7, 4, 6, 3, 1
The audience for the paragraph is students.
B. 1.
When students get home from school, they want a quick and easy meal.
2. If you look in your refrigerator,
you should find everything you need.
3. After you break two fresh
eggs into a bowl, mix in salt, pepper, and three tablespoons of milk.
4. Add fresh vegetables to
the mixture so that you can increase the nutritional value of your eggs.
5. As the eggs cook, you
should push them around gently with a fork.
6. You will want to make
scrambled eggs often because they are delicious and nutritious.
B.
Follow this simple process so
that you can improve your English vocabulary. First, keep a small notebook in
your pocket, purse, or backpack. You can also use a digital tablet or smart
phone if you have one. You simply need a place to write useful words and phrases.
Second(,) pay attention to vocabulary. However, don’t write a
word or phrase in your notebook, until you hear it at least three times. After
you encounter the vocabulary item several times you will know it
is important. Next(,) add information to your notebook when you go home
each night. Write details that you remember. If you are uncertain about the
spelling or meaning of the vocabulary(,) use your dictionary.
Finally, review the contents of your vocabulary notebook at the end of each
week because it will help you remember the new vocabulary.
CHAPTER 6 QUIZ:
A. Check sentences
2, 3, 5, 6,
No category: 4
No characteristics: 1
B. 1. which
2. who
3. who
4.
where
5. That
6. When
7.
that
C. Walter Gropius,
a German-born architect, designed simple “glass box” buildings that they
changed the look of cities worldwide. He was particularly influential from 1919
to 1932, when he was the director at the Bauhaus(,) a
German school of design. At the Bauhaus, Gropius was a leader of the
International Style, which helped reshape architecture. In
contrast to the ornately decorated stone structures that were
popular in earlier times, Gropius created steel and glass buildings that had
straight lines and no decoration. He made another major contribution to the
building industry by making designs that builders could mass-produce them.
Gropius was also known for his belief in the value of teamwork. In sum, Gropius
and his followers transformed cities from Toronto to Tokyo, where
their influence can still be seen today.
CHAPTER 7 QUIZ:
A.
1. C
2. E
3. E
4. C
5. E
6. C
7. E
8. C
B.
1. Most soft drinks contain caffeine. Therefore, we should limit the number of
soft drinks we have each day.
2. Soft drinks
are also a problem because they contain sugar or other sweeteners.
3. I am trying to
lose weight, so I am eating smaller amounts of food at each meal.
4. Since a small
green salad has fewer calories than a sandwich and potato chips, I eat a salad
for lunch every day.
5. Because of
health concerns, shoppers want to buy organic foods, which are produced without
the use of human-made chemicals.
6. Organic farming is time consuming and
expensive. Consequently, shoppers pay a high price for organic fruits and
vegetables.
C.
1. Public transportation is important because of it allows residents and
visitors to move easily around the city.
2. Parking fees are
high in the downtown area, so more commuters have started taking
public transportation instead of driving to work.
3. As a result of
overcrowded trains, it is difficult to get a seat during rush hour.
4. Commuters are
angry and upset, for Mayor Lee is requesting increases in ticket
prices on buses and subway trains.
5. Consequently,
Mayor Lee says that our buses and trains require costly repairs. Consequently,
City Transit System fare increases are necessary in his opinion.
6. Since Mayor
Lee has powerful supporters in city government, he will almost
certainly get the fare increases that he wants.
CHAPTER
8 QUIZ:
A.
1. F
2. T
3. F
4. T
5. F
6. T
7. T
8. T
B.
1. Although I have strong computer skills, I do not like taking online classes.
2. Both online
instruction and face-to-face classes are offered at this university.
3. Students in
online courses not only complete reading assignments but also participate in
group discussions.
4. In a
classroom, I can get answers to my questions immediately, but I have to wait up
to a day to get answers from my online professor.
5. Students take
exams in traditional face-toface classes. Similarly, there are tests in online
courses.
6. Unlike my
online courses, my face-to-face classes have given me a chance to make friends.
C.
1. There are both similarities and are differences in writing an
academic paragraph and giving a formal speech in class.
2. Students
should give clear examples not only in academic writing but also in formal
class presentations. Similarly, both compositions and speeches should
have a conclusion.
3. The ideas in
academic paragraphs must be developed both completely and
logically just like the ideas in a formal presentation.
4. You must pay
attention to spelling when you are writing, but you have the more
difficult problem of correct pronunciation when you are giving a speech.
5. Signals such
as in conclusion and in summary are equally important for
academic paragraphs and formal speeches.
6. I always feel
nervous when I have to do a timed writing in class, and I am
anxious and fearful when I stand up to give a speech, too.
CHAPTER
9 QUIZ:
A.
1. T
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. F
6. F
B.
Paragraph 1: 2, 3, 1, 4
Paragraph 2: 2,
1, 4, 3
C.
In short(,) Mr. Smith had several qualities of a great teacher. He was
well informed about his subject. In addition to knowledge(,) Mr Smith
had a great love of history, and his enthusiasm for it rubbed off on his
students. Furthermore(,) his lectures were well organized, and he
returned papers and tests promptly, even
though he taught five different classes. His classes were interesting(,)
and he told funny stories to keep even the sleepiest student awake and engaged
in learning. Mr. Smith taught more than just history(.) Mr. Smith also
taught us to love learning.
CHAPTER 10 QUIZ:
A.
1. Although
2. Despite
3. However
4. but
5. While
6. In contrast
B.
1. F
2. F
3. T
4. F
5. T
6. T
C.
1. The owner of a restaurant on State Street said, “My profits
increase by 27% during the summer months”.. ”
2. “Customers,”
he said, “enjoy eating outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine.”
3. One of the
commuters who I interviewed stated, “I want to be able to relax and talk to my
friends when I am on the train.”
4. “We are
already overworked(,)” explained a conductor on the train. He added, “There
is no way to ensure that the train cars remain quiet.”
5. In his
responses to my survey questions, one of my professors wrote, “We
desperately need to increase the bandwidth on the school’s wifi.”
6. “How can I
teach effectively without technology?” he asked.
7. “We expect
costs for electricity and cleaning staff to go up approximately 10%(,)”
said the president.