Unit Test Answers

Read the passage.(1) State leaders must ensure the safety of all citizens by stopping the construction of landfills. (2) Piles of garbage in an area close to homes can cause harmful diseases. (3) My uncle lived very close to a landfill and recently became very ill. (4) I am certain that many of his neighbors have also suffered due to the harmful nature of the landfill.

Mary wants to write an email to thank her team for doing extra work while she was out of the office. Which opening statement would be most appropriate?

Which statements best describe this advertisement? Select three options.

Angeline is preparing an oral presentation about the need for an alternative to the town landfill. What is the best technique or strategy she can use to motivate and inspire her audience to take action?

Read the formal letter below, and then answer the question.255 Maple StreetBillings, Montana 31587March 8, 2019Ms. Taryn Mitchell456 Circle CanyonBoston, Massachusetts 53912Dear Ms. Mitchell:I am writing to ask about your upcoming robotics conference in Billings. I understand that you sometimes hire volunteers. I have enclosed my resume and a list of references for your consideration.As you will see, my course of study is related to the topic of robotics. In addition, I have experience as a volunteer for a local technology company. I believe I have many of the skills you are looking for in volunteers.Sincerely,Pat Williams

Why might a public service campaign about recycling include a video game like this one? Select two options.

Read the two passages about school uniforms.Passage 1"What should I wear today? Will this help me fit in?” If we listen to recent studies, which reveal the impact that school uniforms have, our children no longer have to ask themselves those questions. Uniforms decrease fighting. Uniforms decrease drug use. Uniforms decrease vandalism. There is no other possible solution to fix our schools.Passage 2When schools introduce uniforms, students become complacent, no longer interested in individuality. When schools introduce uniforms, schools lose their identities, blending in to look the same as other schools. When schools introduce uniforms, what is the true cost? The unfortunate answer will come as no surprise.

Read the formal email, and then answer the question.Subject: HiDear Classmates,If you are interested in learning more about the Sunrise Club, please come to our first meeting on Tuesday, April 4, at 8:00 a.m. in Room 217. We will get to know one another and learn about the new club. I look forward to meeting you!Sincerely,Richie Moreno

Examine the public service ads.This first ad is from 1917.This second ad is an excerpt of a poster from the US Department of Agriculture’s website. The brightly colored text is hyperlinked to other websites.

Examine the public service ad.

Eva wants to apply for a summer job teaching swimming lessons. She loves kids and has experience as a lifeguard. Which writing tasks would be most helpful for finding work she enjoys? Select three options.writing a resume outlining her qualificationscompleting applications at summer day campskeeping an online blog of her swimming activitieswriting a cover letter stating her experience as a babysitterwriting a short story about a child’s first experience in the water

You have been asked to create a multimedia presentation about the dangers of texting and driving. You have chosen the photo below as the final visual aid for your presentation.

Read the passage.Social media is here to stay. No amount of complaining by a generation who cannot even turn on a computer will change the fact that we live in a social media world. Increasing access to social media for people who are unfamiliar with it or afraid of using it should be the first step toward making the playing field a bit more even for everyone.

Read the passage.The salaries of athletes who take part in professional sports are well earned and well deserved. These athletes benefit more than just fans like me. In a recent survey, 92 percent of children stated that they viewed at least one athlete as a role model; 75 percent go on to state that they learn about fair play and sportsmanship from professional athletes. While not all athletes exhibit sportsmanship, most kids focus on athletes with admirable traits, since 76 percent of children surveyed agree that it is never okay to taunt an opponent.

Study the image.

Which rhetorical devices does President Trump use in this excerpt? Select two options.

Read this prompt.Create a multimedia presentation about the risk to farmers using standard farming methods such as pesticides, as compared to organic farming techniques. Use research and evidence to support your opinion. Use persuasive techniques and a variety of visual aids in your presentation.

Which image would be the best choice for convincing a middle school audience to clean up litter on a local waterway?