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All the given sentences make up a paragraph discussing the reasons why genetically modified rice may be dangerous Which is the topic sentence? /check_box/ Some scientists argue that golden rice, which has been genetically modified to contain carotenoids, may be dangerous for two reasons Another reason why golden rice may be dangerous is that it has not been tested enough Due to the fact that scientists not yet know the long-term effects of golden rice on health, there are some risks One reason is that some people may be allergic to it Instead of making them healthier, it could make them sick Choose a sentence that gives a fact /check_box/ Eighty percent of U.S.-based companies use professional networking sites to find employees Tablet computers offer instructional benefits that laptops not Choose a sentence that gives a fact /check_box/ The Food and Drug Administration says that healthier choices include lean meats that are baked, boiled, or grilled Fried food is extremely unhealthy and can lead to heart problems Strenuous exercise is not beneficial for everyone Americans should take better care of their hearts Choose a sentence that gives a fact /check_box/ According to a study of the U.S Department of Agriculture, adults should eat about two cups of vegetables a day Fruit is the best choice for dessert after a heavy meal Adults should help children learn about healthy eating habits All children love fruit Choose a sentence that gives a fact /check_box/ The U.S Department of Agriculture emphasizes that exercise is an important part of being healthy and reducing stress Looking at other users’ profiles can be come addictive since they contain interesting information Social networking sites are an effective way for companies to reach customers People spend too much time looking at photos on social networking sites Choose a sentence that gives an opinion /check_box/ People who are connected on the Internet are not truly friends According to one company, 77 percent of Internet users read blogs Over 12 billion online videos are viewed everyday in the United States The average user spends 5.3 hors per day on the social networking sites Choose a sentence that gives an opinion /check_box/ By not exercising enough, people may gain too much weight The U.S Department of Agriculture advices most people to exercise for 60 minutes a day to prevent weight gain Shirley Blakely, a dietician, stresses that shoppers who understand what is in their food can more clearly see the connection between ingredients and health Some companies hold competitions to helps employees lose weight Choose a sentence that gives an opinion /check_box/ Event organizers should have relied on social networking sites to provide information to guests A recent report by Singleton Research states that ads on social networking sites generate billions of dollars per year More than 70 percent of visitors to the website live outside the United States, according to Singleton Research Singleton Research claims that the majority of online video game players are women between 37 and 43 Choose a sentence that gives an opinion /check_box/ Consumers who read nutrition fact labels on food products are better able to make informed decisions about nutrition For example, the U.S Department of Agriculture recommends that people who are at risk for heart disease consult a doctor before exercising About 80 million adults in the United States currently suffer from heart diseases The Food and Drug Administration strongly supports the claim that parents and teachers can fight unhealthy weight gain by teaching children about eating better Choose the best paraphrase.Original: Adoption is a ubiquitous social institution in American society, creating invisible relationships with biological and adoptive kin that touch far more people than we imagine /check_box/ Adoption touches a surprising number of people throughout American society Relationships between biological and adoptive kin have international scope In America, more people are adopted than was originally thought Because adoptees are “invisible,” their circumstances are hard to imagine Choose the correct answer.Some companies avoid phone interviews with job hunters These businesses want to see candidates face-to-face.Which word in the first sentence is replaced by Businesses? /check_box/ companies interviews job hunters candidates Choose the sentence that expresses a fact /check_box/ One study showed that teenagers who ate meals with their families did well academically Parents should eat at least one meal a day with their children People who participate in weight loss competitions are not serious about changing their eating habits Playing team sports is a better way to exercise than working out in a gym Choose the sentence that expresses a fact /check_box/ Research shows that home-cooked meals usually include more fruits and vegetables than meals in restaurants Home-cooked meals are better than meals in restaurants Green vegetables taste better than other vegetables Teenagers who not well at school are lazy Choose the sentence that expresses an opinion /check_box/ Less than Skinny was the most entertaining show on television The U.S Department of Agriculture recommends that adults eat two to three cups of vegetables per day Research indicates that a diet low in salt can help people lower their blood pressure Beyond Fat is a reality-based television show about teens who are taking steps to ward losing weight Genetically modified food has some benefits that regular food does not have.What kind of paragraph should you read if you want to learn about how genetically modified food looks and tastes /check_box/ A descriptive paragraph about how genetically modified food looks and tastes A comparison paragraph that shows how genetically modified food is like regular food and how it looks different from regular food A cause-effect paragraph about the reasons why scientists started to genetically modify food A persuasive paragraph about why genetically modified food should be on everyone’s dinner table Genetically modified food has some benefits that regular food does not have.What kind of paragraph should you read if you want to learn about the reasons why people should use genetically modified food /check_box/ A persuasive paragraph about why genetically modified food should be on everyone’s dinner table A cause-effect paragraph about the reasons why scientists started to genetically modify food Genetically modified food has some benefits that regular food does not have.What kind of paragraph should you read if you want to learn about the reasons why scientists started to genetically modify food /check_box/ A cause-effect paragraph about the reasons why scientists started to genetically modify food A comparison paragraph that shows how genetically modified food is like regular food and how it looks different from regular food A persuasive paragraph about why genetically modified food should be on everyone’s dinner table A descriptive paragraph about how genetically modified food looks and tastes Match the clause with the best half to make up a complete sentence: Birthrates are declining in some countries,…, /check_box/ but they are increasing worldwide but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion or you think it is better today because of recent medical advances Match the clause with the correct half to make up a complete sentence: Birthrates are declining,… /check_box/ but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion so humans have a greater impact on the environment or you think it is better today because life expectancy is the average number of years a person lives Match the clause with the correct half to make up a complete sentence: In general, people live longer today, /check_box/ because of recent medical advances or you think it is better today but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion so humans have a greater impact on the environment Match the clause with the correct half to make up a complete sentence: Today, even older people use technology,… /check_box/ and it can help them stay connected to friends and relatives so humans have a greater impact on the environment or you think it is better today but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion Match the clause with the correct half to make up a complete sentence: You might think life was better 100 years ago,… /check_box/ or you think it is better today so humans have a greater impact on the environment because of recent medical advances but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion Match the first half of a sentence with a proper half to explain a term in persuasive writing In the concluding sentence, … /check_box/ …the writer can restate the main idea, offer a suggestion, or make a prediction about the topic … one’s belief about the topic when he/she is discussing it … the opinion, which is different from the writer’s … a response to the opposing or counter argument, strengthening the writer’s original opinion Match the first half of a sentence with a proper half to explain a term in persuasive writing The writer’s opinion is … /check_box/ … one’s belief about the topic when he/she is discussing it … the opinion, which is different from the writer’s …the writer restates the main idea, offers a suggestion, or makes a prediction about the topic … a response to the opposing or counter argument, strengthening the writer’s original opinion Match the opinion with the correct counter argument Buying a car is too expensive, so people should take public transportation instead /check_box/ On the other hand, buses and trains are often expensive, too However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones However, this may be unfair to people who choose cheaper meals On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow money for school Match the opinion with the correct counter argument It is important to take vacations to rest and relax /check_box/ However, you should not spend money on a trip if you are in debt However, you should not use your credit card too often However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones However, this may be unfair to people who choose cheaper meals Match the opinion with the correct counter argument People should not take out loans /check_box/ On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow money for school However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones On the other hand, buses and trains are often expensive, too On the other hand, property taxes and home maintenance can cost more Match the opinion with the correct counter argument Staying home on weekends is a good way to save money /check_box/ On the other hand, you could simply spend less on outside entertainment On the other hand, buses and trains are often expensive, too However, you should not use your credit card too often On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow money for school Nestor’s company is a nice place to work, it has good conditions.This sentence needs… /check_box/ a conjunction a comma a preposition a clause Read the cause-effect paragraph Choose the appropriate pattern of organization.Some scientists argue that golden rice, which has been genetically modified to contain carotenoids, may be dangerous for two reasons One reason is that some people may be allergic to it Instead of making them healthier, it could make them sick Another reason why golden rice may be dangerous is that it has not been tested enough Due to the fact that scientists not yet know the long-term effects of golden rice on health, there are some risks Without further research, there are reasons to believe that golden rice may be harmful to human health /check_box/ Point-by-point Block Chronological order Spatial order Read the group of sentences Answer the question below.Choose the writer’s concession?Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they to physical illnesses However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time that could otherwise be spent on patients with serious physical problems While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop into physical condition /check_box/ While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time… However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time that could otherwise be spent on patients with serious physical problems Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they to physical illnesses …, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop into physical condition Read the group of sentences Answer the question below.Choose the writer’s opinion?Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they to physical illnesses However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time that could otherwise be spent on patients with serious physical problems While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop into physical condition /check_box/ Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they to physical illnesses …, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop into physical condition However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time that could otherwise be spent on patients with serious physical problems While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time… Read the group of sentences Answer the question below.Choose the writer’s refutation?Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they to physical illnesses However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time that could otherwise be spent on patients with serious physical problems While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop into physical condition /check_box/ …, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop into physical condition While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time… Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they to physical illnesses However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time that could otherwise be spent on patients with serious physical problems Read the group of sentences Answer the question below.Choose the writer’s refutation?The number of violent scenes on TV is on the rise, which asserts negative effects on viewers People who are against strict media control often point out that some of the violence shown on TV is the true portrayal of what is happening around us and people have the right to know it Although it is undoubtedly true, this could hardly be justified To be specific, people who see media violence a lot may gradually develop a sense of insecurity and mistrust as they are forced to believe that they are living in a dangerous world /check_box/ … this could hardly be justified.To be specific, people who see media violence a lot may gradually develop a sense of insecurity and mistrust as they are forced to believe that they are living in a dangerous world Although it is undoubtedly true,… The number of violent scenes on TV is on the rise, which asserts negative effects on viewers People who are against strict media control often point out that some of the violence shown on TV is the true portrayal of what is happening around us and people have the right to know it Read the original text and summaries Answer the question.Which summary has changed the meaning of the original text and added information?Original: A survey was conducted in China to determine people level of trust when using the Internet It indicated that approximately 70% of Internet users not trust information found on certain websites The survey also revealed that some 62% believe companies use personal information obtained from websites inappropriately /check_box/ A countrywide survey in China indicated that people not always trust information find on the Internet They tend to believe that poorly written websites contain misleading information The majority of people also assume that companies misuse personal information by selling it for a profit A survey in China indicated that 70% of Internet users not trust information found on certain websites while some 62% believe companies use personal information obtained from websites inappropriately One survey revealed that the majority of people in China tend to mistrust information they find online They are likely to believe that companies misuse personal information collected online A survey in China showed that many people not feel secure when using the Internet The survey indicated that approximately 70% of Internet users not trust information found on certain websites, and 62% believe companies use personal information obtained from websites inappropriately Read the original text and summaries Answer the question.Which summary uses much of the same wording as the original text?Original: A survey was conducted in China to determine people level of trust when using the Internet It indicated that approximately 70% of Internet users not trust information found on certain websites The survey also revealed that some 62% believe companies use personal information obtained from websites inappropriately /check_box/ A survey in China showed that many people not feel secure when using the Internet The survey indicated that approximately 70% of Internet users not trust information found on certain websites, and 62% believe companies use personal information obtained from websites inappropriately One survey revealed that the majority of people in China tend to mistrust information they find online They are likely to believe that companies misuse personal information collected online A countrywide survey in China indicated that people not always trust information find on the Internet They tend to believe that poorly written websites contain misleading information The majority of people also assume that companies misuse personal information by selling it for a profit A survey in China indicated that 70% of Internet users not trust information found on certain websites while some 62% believe companies use personal information obtained from websites inappropriately Read the paragraph Decide how many sentences show facts.Seri Sander works for a bank She is a very hard worker She is good at her job Last week, one of her co-worker told a joke The person who told the joke was rude Seri said she was offended and left the room The employee apologized to Seri at 4.30 that afternoon His apology was not sincere Now, Seri seems upset about the problem She made an appointment with her boss to ask for his advice /check_box/ Read the paragraph Decide how many sentences show opinions.Seri Sander works for a bank She is a very hard worker She is good at her job Last week, one of her co-worker told a joke The person who told the joke was rude Seri said she was offended and left the room The employee apologized to Seri at 4.30 that afternoon His apology was not sincere Now, Seri seems upset about the problem She made an appointment with her boss to ask for his advice /check_box/ Read the paragraph Decide which sentences show facts.(1) Seri Sander works for a bank (2) She is a very hard worker (3) She is good at her job (4) Last week, one of her co-worker told a joke (5) The person who told the joke was rude (6) Seri said she was offended and left the room (7) The employee apologized to Seri at 4.30 that afternoon (8) His apology was not sincere (9) Now, Seri seems upset about the problem (10) She made an appointment with her boss to ask for his advice /check_box/ 1-4-6-7-10 1-3-4-6-7 1-3-6-7-10 1-3-4-6-7 Read the paragraph Decide which sentences show opinions.(1) Seri Sander works for a bank (2) She is a very hard worker (3) She is good at her job (4) Last week, one of her co-worker told a joke (5) The person who told the joke was rude (6) Seri said she was offended and left the room (7) The employee apologized to Seri at 4.30 that afternoon (8) His apology was not sincere (9) Now, Seri seems upset about the problem (10) She made an appointment with her boss to ask for his advice /check_box/ 2-3-5-8-9 3-4-6-8-10 2-5-8-9-10 2-3-6-8-9 Read the sentences Choose the sentence giving a fact /check_box/ The office building was built in 1920 The office building needs to be redecorated My boss is a fair man The office party was a lot of fun Read the sentences Choose the sentence giving a fact /check_box/ My boss moved here from Texas Humor in the workplace offends everyone The joke Dave told was very funny All the employees at the company are nice Read the sentences Choose the sentence giving an opinion /check_box/ This is a great company I have two other jobs before this one We finish work at 5.30 p.m Talia has worked here for ten months Read the sentences Choose the sentence giving an opinion /check_box/ Seri Sander, a bank clerk, is a hard worker More than 100 employees attended the office party My boss is Mr Williams The company is on two floors Read the supporting sentence: This may have happened because the corn had been genetically modified.Which topic sentence does it support? /check_box/ In one study, butterflies died after eating one kind corn The genetically modified vegetables grown on this farm are fresh and delicious People should support the development of genetically modify food Depending on the weather, farmers grow different crops in different parts of the world Read the topic sentence from a cause-effect paragraph about Why People are Motivated Choose one sentence that DOES NOT support the main idea Topic sentence: There are many reasons why people are motivated at work /check_box/ Creative people often have higher salaries than people who are not creative For example, employees may be motivated to finish a project if it is creative Interesting tasks are one cause of strong motivation Because of the fact that people like to feel comfortable at work, employees are sometimes motivated by a friendly boss Read the topic sentence from a cause-effect paragraph about Why People are Motivated Choose one sentence that DOES NOT support the main idea.Topic sentence: There are many reasons why people are motivated at work /check_box/ As a result, NowTech hires only highly educated managers If it is possible to ask a boss question, employees may want to work harder A third factor that motivates people at work is positive feedback People want to continue to well when they are told they are doing a good job Read the topic sentences What is the most appropriate topic sentence for a cause-effect paragraph? /check_box/ As a result of eating genetically modified foods, certain insects that are important to the environment die Genetically modified foods are tested in large labs with modern equipment People who not eat genetically modified food are healthier and happier Genetically modified rice and genetically modified corn both have features that protect them from insects Some people think whistle-blowers are good, and I work with people from many countries This sentence needs… /check_box/ related clauses a pronoun a comma a conjunction What is a fact? /check_box/ Something one person believes The way a person feels about a topic Information many people agree with Which academic writing technique is used if …… you want to include someone else’s ideas in your writing by selecting the main points of the original text and keeping the overall meaning You also include details about where the idea came from /check_box/ Summary All are correct Quotation Paraphrase Which academic writing technique is used if ……you want to include someone else’s idea in your writing, you put the person’s full idea in your own words by writing it in a different way You also include details about where the idea came from /check_box/ Paraphrase All are correct Summary Quotation Which academic writing technique is used if ……you want to include someone else’s idea in your writing You use the person’s exact words, which are cited in quotation marks and you also include details about where you found the idea /check_box/ Quotation Summary Paraphrase All are correct Which option is NOT a tip to help you summarize? /check_box/ Substitute synonyms for key words, key phrases and all of the details Use synonyms and different sentence structures to avoid plagiarism Include the main points, but remove most of the details Make sure you did not change the writer’s original meaning or add new information Which sentence has parallel structure? /check_box/ Women who feel comfortable speaking may get the same amount of attention in the classroom as men who may be acting competitively At many colleges, few women major in engineering, computer science, or earn a degree in psychology Women give each other compliments to build relationships with friends, relationships with coworkers, and with bosses People give compliments on appearance, on possessions, on ability, or the way others behave Which summary has changed the meaning of some of the original text?Original: Research shows that Americans are growing more concerned about Internet privacy One reason is that people now understand privacy issues better Nevertheless, while people are concerned about online privacy, only 14 percent of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies Research shows that people of all ages worry about privacy However, compared to adults, young people are less informed about privacy issues Although they are aware of laws about privacy, the majority of adolescents not fully understand these laws /check_box/ Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet One reason is that people now have a better understanding of privacy issues Still, only 14 percent of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies Interestingly, people are equally worried about privacy issues, regardless of age However, the majority of adolescents not fully understand laws regarding privacy on the Internet Because understanding of privacy issues on the Internet has deepened recently, Americans’ concern about these issues has increased Although this concern is real, research reveals that very few people read privacy policies online Furthermore, people of all ages are concerned about privacy on the Internet, but younger people tend to be less informed about the relationship between law and online privacy Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet Firstly, people now have a better understanding of privacy issues Still, only a small percentage of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies Also, old people are not as worried about privacy issues as younger age groups However, companies violating privacy policies will be subjected to heavy fines Today, Americans are more concerned about privacy when using computers than they were in the past Because more people are accessing the Internet, more people are reading privacy policies online Furthermore, young people tend to be less concerned about privacy on the Internet because they are less informed about the many legal issues  ... (10) She made an appointment with her boss to ask for his advice /check_box/ 1-4 -6- 7-10 1-3-4 -6- 7 1-3 -6- 7-10 1-3-4 -6- 7 Read the paragraph Decide which sentences show opinions.(1) Seri Sander works... She made an appointment with her boss to ask for his advice /check_box/ 2-3-5-8-9 3-4 -6- 8-10 2-5-8-9-10 2-3 -6- 8-9 Read the sentences Choose the sentence giving a fact /check_box/ The office building... indicated that 70% of Internet users not trust information found on certain websites while some 62 % believe companies use personal information obtained from websites inappropriately One survey