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Heroes Everywhere (pp. 456-459)
COMM 141 Reading and Writing Test 1 (10%) ______/50 marks
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Read “Heroes Everywhere” and answer the following questions.
Part 1
: True or False ●
Circle T
if the statement is true. ●
Circle F
if the statement is false and correct the false statement to make it true. 1.
The author is a researcher for York News.
T____ F____
The author is an American ABC news correspondent, a writer, and a producer.
2.
The older man supported the discriminatory act of the man behind the counter against the Muslim woman. T____ F ____
3.
The author was not born in America. T____ F____
The author was born in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
4.
At a
delicatessen in New Jersey, a man spoke up to support the author. T____ F____
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5.
The author believes that heroism involves extraordinary events and exceptional courage.
T____ F____
Adapted from Grassroots with Readings by Susan Fawcett (12th Edition)
Prepared by Mary Tang
Part 2
: Complete the sentences below using the following words from the reading.
Be sure to use the correct form of the word by changing it to the right part of speech or adding the correct ending if necessary. Use each word only once. uncomfortable
dumbfounded
approached
jabbed
forbidden
protect
disgusting
encounter
intolerance
courage
1.
Many new immigrants encountered
problems in finding a job in Canada. 2.
My supervisor is very approachable
. I can ask her any questions at work. 3.
The English department forbids
students to use electronic dictionaries during a test.
4.
Our professor is intolerant
of
students who keep texting in class. 5.
Everyone is admiring the courageous
little boy who spoke up for his friend being bullied at school. Part 3
: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Use your own words. Use an
introductory phrase to begin your answer. Do not copy sentences or phrases directly from
the reading. 1.
What is the main idea of the reading?
The main view is that there are heroes everywhere in different forms. Every day, people are trying to make the world a better place. They are the people who can stand unjustness happening to others and voice out for them.
2.
Why did the author feel ashamed to have witnessed the reaction of the older man mentioned in paragraph 9? He was ashamed by the way the older man encouraged the clerk man and gave him a " good job " on mistreating Muslim women rather than speaking up for the injustice.
Adapted from Grassroots with Readings by Susan Fawcett (12th Edition)
Prepared by Mary Tang
3.
How did the author feel when the older man said to the author, “You are not an American”?
He felt upset when the older man said that to him. Because even though he was a native sixth-generation American, he doesn’t deserve to be treated like that, because we are all equal, what color or nationality, we’re all the same. 4.
Is the author optimistic or pessimistic about searching for everyday heroes? Explain your answer.
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Part 4: Paraphrase Rewrite the underlined text in your own words without changing the original meaning of the
text. 1. They stood their ground
and demanded
to speak to the clerk’s manager. They refused to leave until they were able to speak to the clerk's manager.
2. Even though they’d never met the woman who was being abused
, her cause was theirs
. Even though they didn't know the woman who was being abused, they still felt
responsible for helping her.
Part 5: Parts of Speech
Write the part of speech of each word of the following sentences.
This is outrageous. This Is
outrageous
Pronoun
Verb
Adjective
Adapted from Grassroots with Readings by Susan Fawcett (12th Edition)
Prepared by Mary Tang
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Part 7
: Sentence Generation Write compound sentences using the following independent clauses and conjunctions. Pay
attention to punctuation. You can switch the clauses or conjunctions around where
applicable. 1.
Canada welcomes immigrants. (and) Canada welcomes immigrants and offers work permits.
2.
Students at Centennial College come from many different countries. (so)
Students at Centennial College come from different countries, so teachers think of innovative ways to provide quality education for the students.
3.
Adjusting to a new country is not easy (for) Adjusting to a new country is not easy, for it requires a lot of courage to make you feel comfortable meeting new people and exploring a new place.
4.
Many immigrants choose to live in Ontario. (but)
Many immigrants choose to live in Ontario, but there are several challenges people may encounter, including cold weather and the high cost of living.
5.
People from different countries and ethnic backgrounds may have different values. (yet)
People from different countries and ethnic backgrounds may have different
values, yet people recognize and respect ways of being and build bridges to
understand and trust each other
.
Read the following essay and then answer the questions that follow by selecting the letter of the correct response.
Fitness One, Two, Three
(1) Jamie is a college student with a part-time job. Despite her busy schedule, she manages to make time for three to four brisk, hour-long walks every week. This regular exercise definitely helps her stay healthy by strengthening her heart, helping her control her weight, and relieving stress. However, medical experts would tell Jamie that her exercise routine is not quite adequate. For complete physical fitness, most people need three different types of regular exercise.
(2) The first essential type of exercise is cardiovascular, or aerobic, exercise, which is defined as physical activity that uses the large muscles of the body in continuous motion. Walking, jogging, dancing, swimming, and bicycling are some examples of cardiovascular exercise. Its purpose is to strengthen the heart, lungs, blood vessels, and muscles to make them Adapted from Grassroots with Readings by Susan Fawcett (12th Edition)
Prepared by Mary Tang
all work more efficiently. Therefore, experts usually advise healthy people to include three to four 30-minute sessions of cardiovascular exercise in their weekly fitness programs. (3) Another type of needed exercise is flexibility exercise, which stretches the muscles and improves the joints' range of motion. Doing fifteen minutes of these exercises every day helps to prevent joint injury, warm up the muscles for more strenuous exercise, and release tension from the body. Yoga and tai chi are good examples of flexibility exercises.
(4) One last important type of exercise is strengthening exercise. Also known as resistance exercise, these physical activities strengthen muscles so that they can better protect the
joints from injury. Each exercise is designed to target an individual muscle, forcing it to work harder and thereby strengthening it. This is usually accomplished by lifting weights or by using the resistance machines typically found in gyms and fitness centers a few times a week.
(5) Jamie, therefore, is getting her cardiovascular exercise by walking several times a week. By taking the time to fit in some stretching and strengthening exercises, she will ensure that her fitness routine is complete and even more beneficial.
1. The thesis statement of this essay is
A) Jamie is a college student with a part-time job. B) This regular exercise definitely helps her stay healthy by strengthening her heart, helping her control her weight, and relieving stress. C) However, medical experts would tell Jamie that her exercise routine is not quite adequate. D) For complete physical fitness, most people need three different types of regular exercise.
2. The topic sentence of paragraph 2 is
A) The first essential type of exercise is cardiovascular, or aerobic, exercise, which is
defined as physical activity that uses the large muscles of the body in continuous motion. B) Walking, jogging, dancing, swimming, and bicycling are some examples of cardiovascular exercise. C) Its purpose is to strengthen the heart, lungs, blood vessels, and muscles to make them all work more efficiently. D) Therefore, experts usually advise healthy people to include three to four 30-
minute sessions of cardiovascular exercise in their weekly fitness programs.
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Adapted from Grassroots with Readings by Susan Fawcett (12th Edition)
Prepared by Mary Tang