ASSESSMENT Read the following paragraph and answer the following questions: Residents of the Central Park area look with alarm at the diabolical plot to change a beautiful spot into a baseball park. If this malicious plan is carried out, the lovely trees in the park will be chopped down. Values of the property within the area will drop sharply as the park fills with the filth and debris of the bulldozers and other equipment. Later the shrieks of the young ruffians who take over the park will destroy the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. Obviously, no one cares about the poor resident who has slaved to pay for his home and to keep up with his taxes. 1. In this passage, the author shows bias against A. homeowners and taxpayers B. residents of the Central Park area C. a baseball field in the park D. more trees in the park New cars are not built as well as they used to be. Owners of new cars in 2002 have more complaints about their automobiles than in past years. In fact, the recalling of new cars by their makers is becoming a routine practice in America. Instead of insisting upon safe, well-designed products, carmakers seem more concerned with throwing together shoddy automobiles and making a profit. Invariably, new cars We Serve with PASSION, for the Good of the NATION need parts replaced almost as soon as the warranty expires. Unfortunately, people need transportation, so they continue to buy new automobiles. 2. The author shows bias against A. new car owners B. foreign car manufacturers C. car repair shops D. automobile manufacturers Everyone who cooks should own a food processor. This marvelous invention is now being used by over 12 million vegetarians, compared with only half that number a couple of years ago. Vegetarians rarely have a weight problem since most vegetables are low in calories and contain little or no fat. They do not suffer a build-up of cholesterol in the bloodstream as they grow older. Some doctors have suggested a link between vegetarianism and longevity. As Americans become more health-conscious, vegetarianism will certainly become more popular. 3. The author show bias for A. eating more vegetables B. avoiding cholesterol C. eating "health foods" D. becoming a vegetarian America is certainly a strong military power; it now has the nuclear power to destroy the entire world. We are not the only country that has this capacity. The threat of nuclear war affects all of us. 4. The author seems biased against A. American military power B. other countries C. nuclear arms world An independent insurance agent works directly for you, not for a large, anonymous organization. The agent must provide you with the best policy at the lowest price if he is to remain in business. The agent's job is to help you find a policy that suits your needs. This may cover your life, health, home, or automobile. Independent insurance agents are free to recommend the best policy, regardless of which insurance company provides it. 5. The author show bias in favor of A. using an independent insurance agent B. selecting an insurance policy on your own C. avoiding low-cost insurance policies D. buying insurance from a well-known company REFERENCE Barrera, C. (2021). English 8 Alternative Delivery Mode - Quarter 3- Module 1: Examining Biases (For or Against) Made by the Author. First Edition, 2021