1 2 Directions: Read each item carefully and write only the letter of your answer. For items number 1-4. Read the paragraph and answer the questions that follow Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. 'Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos 'People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps Eve from being cut down will take many people working together to solve this problem Which statement number can you find the solution? C. 3 Which statement number can you find the problem? A 1 Parents should be fined when their children bully in order to send a message. Some say it is very difficult for parents to manage their children when they leave the house and got to school. Despite this, thirteen million kids are bullied each year and something needs to be done. The fines will encourage parents to focus on anti-bullying in the home Which statement is the counterclaim? A. The fines will encourage parents to focus on anti-bullying in the home. B. Parents should be fined when their children bully because t will send a message. C. Despite this, thirteen million kids are bulled each year and something needs to be done. D. Some say it is very difficult for parents to manage their children when they leave the house and got to school. The three men traveled on horseback. It was a long journey. They rode all day long. It was dark when they reached the camp. Which statement is the cause? A. They left at dawn. B. the horses were tired C. The journey was long. D. It was dark when the men reached the camp. For items number 5-6. Read the paragraphs and identify the patterns of idea development Headaches can have several causes. One obvious cause is stress. People have hectic lives and frequently have multiple stressors every day, like work, family and money Another reason for headaches in some people has to do with diet. Some get headaches because they are dependent on caffeine. Other people may be allergic to salt, or they may have low blood sugar. The environment can also cause this uncomfortable condition. Allergies such as household chemicals including polishes, waxes, bug killers, and paint can lead to headaches. Lowering stress, controlling your diet and avoiding allergens can help avoid headaches. A. Cause and Effect B. General to Particular C Problem and Solution D. Claim and Counterclaim Astronauts face many chatenges in space caused by weightlossness One of these obstacles is floating around the cabin To solve this problem, astronauts wear shoes that are coated with a special adhesive This adhesive sticks to the floor of the cabin C Problem and Solution A. Cause and Effect B. General to Particular D. Clem and Counterclaim 7. How would you know if a text is written in problem solution sex structure? The text would A define and describe one main topic B. explain the steps of an event in time order C. show how two things are similar and different D. explain one main issue, and the solution to this issu 8. What statement addresses opposing viewpoints? A Claim B. Coumorclaim 3. What does the word cause mean? in A what happens 8 how the conflict is solved C. the reason why something happens C. Particular D. where an issue is givan and possible solutions are provided D. Soon 10 what is referred to as exact, precise fact or description of something mentioned in the text? C. Particular B. Counterclaim D. Solution 11. Which type of text structure describes an issue and gives an answer to £? A. Cause and Effect C. Problem and Solution D. Claim and Counterclaim B. General to Particular C. Particular D. Solution 12. What do you call the writer's position on an issue? A Claim B. Counterclaim 13. What pattern of development basically explains the reason why an event or phenomenon i occurred and/or what its resuks could be? A Cause and Effect B. General to Panicular) C. Problem and Solution D. Claim and Counterclaim For items number 14-15. Identify the general idea of the following paragraphs 14. There are many kinds of people in the world. Some people are givers. They tend to give freely of themselves to others without expecting anything in retum. A second group of people are takers They often view people as valuable based on how they can benefit or take from the relationship. Many times, these people take what they don't even need A. Some people are givers 8. A second group of people are takers C. There are many kinds of people in the world. D. Many times, these people take what they don't even need The color of a metal changes when is temperature changes. When metals become very hot, it begins to glow. First, a metal will glow a dull red color When the metals become hotter it changes to a bright red hot. At higher temperatures, it becomes yellow and finally white. The wire inside a light bulb is a common example of a yellow hot metal. When the wire inside becomes yellow-hot, the light bulb glows, or gives light A When metals become very hot, it begins to glow B. At higher temperatures, a becomes yellow and finally white. C. The color of a metal changes when its temperature changes. D. When the wire Inside becomes yellow-hot, the light bulb glows, or gives light