Unit 1 Exploring the Essay
ELEMENTS OF GREAT WRITING
Activity 1, page 6
1. The purpose is to classify different types of shopping.
2. 5; 1; 5; 2–4
3. in-person, online, third-party
4. In fact, there are now three main kinds of shopping:in-person, online, and third-party.
5. in-person shopping
6. shoppers lining up at cash registers
7. People who use third-party shoppers tend to have a more generous budget as they must pay for the convenience of not having to look for anything, either in person or online.
8. There are shopping options for everyone.
Activity 2, page 8
1. The purpose is to show ways to reduce the risk of cancer.
2. By eating better, exercising regularly, and staying out of the sun, people can reduce their risks of getting cancer.
3. The essay will be organized by discussing those three methods to avoid cancer, in that order.
4. These popular foods contain large amounts of saturated fat, which is one of the worst kinds of fat. … However, eating fatty foods can increase a person’s chances of getting some kinds of cancer. … Instead, they now eat a lot more processed foods that do not contain natural fiber.
Lack of fiber in a person’s diet can increase the chance of colon cancer.
5. cutting back on the amount of food they consume and exercising regularly
6. Finally, health officials are concerned about the dramatic rise in the number of cases of skin cancer.
7. Suggested answer: Both the introduction and the conclusion discuss people becoming more informed about the risk factors for cancer. Both suggest eating well, getting enough exercise, and limiting sun exposure.
8. An opinion. Answers to the second part will vary.
Activity 3, page 12
1. The purpose is to contrast urban and rural life.
2. Perhaps some of the most notable differences in the lives of these two groups include the degree of friendliness between residents, the pace of life, and the variety of available activities.
3. urban
4. Suggested answer: The first sentence in each body paragraph is the topic sentence, which gives the main topic of the paragraph and the controlling idea.
5. Paragraph 4
6. A. Urban:
1. The streets reflect this hectic pace and are rarely empty, even late at night.
2. City dwellers appear to be racing to get somewhere important.
3. Life for them tends to be a series of deadlines.
B. Rural:
1. Even during peak hours, traffic jams occur less often than in a city.
2. Stores close in the early evening, and the streets do not come alive until the next morning.
3. The people in small towns or villages seem more relaxed and move in a more leisurely way.
7. Answers will vary.
Activity 4, page 15
1. Private non-profit 4-year colleges
2. public two-year community colleges; approximately $35,000
3. Possible answer: Housing may cost less because there are fewer dormitories to maintain; Food may cost less if fewer options are provided at meals; More students can live at home while attending community colleges
4. The purpose is to offer a possible solution to the high cost of university study.
5. Answers will vary. Suggested answers:
Topic: The Cost of University Studies
I. Introduction (Paragraph 1)
Thesis statement: One such solution in the United States is
attending community college.
II. Body
A. Paragraph 2 (PROBLEM): Rising cost of university study
a. Tuition for nonresidents
b. Housing and books
B. Paragraph 3 topic: (SOLUTION) : Attending a community college
a. Cost of community college
b. Quality of education
c. Other services: parking, food, health services
III. Conclusion
Restate thesis
Opinion: Beginning at a community college is a perfect solution for students looking to continue on their educational path without going into tremendous debt.
6. Answers will vary.
7. Answers will vary.
8. Answers will vary.
Activity 5, page 22
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Activity 6, page 24
1. When one looks at this issue critically, however, it is clear that advertising can benefit society in many ways.
2. indirect
3. Answers will vary. Possible answer: Advertising is beneficial in terms of the size of the industry, its commitment to creativity, and its fostering of public awareness.
Activity 7, page 24
1. $200B in 2017; $300B in 2020
2. $180B in 2020; about the same
3. Possible answers: print, radio
Activity 8, page 24
Answers will vary. Possible answer: Which is harder, working in
business or working in sports?
Activity 9, page 26
1. These differences, however, pale in comparison to the similarities shared by the two professions, for the main functions of athletic team coaches and business managers are very closely related.
2. It is indirect. There are no specific examples of the similarities in the thesis statement.
3. Answers will vary. Possible answer: The similarities between team coaches' and business managers’ jobs include leading their teams, solving problems, and representing employees to upper management.
Activity 10, page 28
Title: Shopping for Everyone
I. Introduction (Paragraph 1)
A. Hook: Give a few shopping scenarios
B. Connecting information
C. Thesis statement: In fact, there are now three main kinds of shopping: in-person, online, and third-party.
II. Body (Paragraphs 2–4)
A. Paragraph 2 topic sentence: When thinking about shopping, the method that immediately comes to mind is “in-person” shopping.
B. Paragraph 3 topic sentence: With advances in technology, online shopping has also become a strong consumer option.
C. Paragraph 4 topic sentence: Finally, there are third party personal shopping services, which are used primarily in the clothing industry.
III. Conclusion (Paragraph 5)
A. Restatement of thesis B. Prediction
Activity 11, page 29
Title: Shopping for Everyone
I. Introduction (Paragraph 1)
A. Hook: A college student needs a new laptop. An upcoming wedding requires people in the wedding party to buy formal dresses. A boss asks her accountant for new computer software.
B. Connecting information: These are all everyday purchases. The question is: How can the consumer best obtain these items? Previously, there was one technique—shopping in person. Today, however, consumers have various options, and can shop based on their preferences.
C. Thesis statement:
In fact, there are now three main kinds of shopping: in-person, online, and third-party.
II. Body
A. Paragraph 2
1. Topic sentence (Shopping type #1): When thinking about shopping, the method that immediately comes to mind is “in-person” shopping.
2. Supporting ideas
a. History of in-person shopping
b. Description of mall shoppers
B. Paragraph 3
1. Topic sentence (Shopping type #2): With advances in technology, online shopping has also become a strong consumer option.
2. Supporting ideas
a. Benefits to shoppers: Without leaving home, can compare
(1) trends (2) availability (3) price (4) quality
b. Benefit to producers: can sell merchandise from
a warehouse
c. Saving time and energy
C. Paragraph 4
1. Topic sentence (Shopping type #3): Finally, there are third-party personal shopping services, which are used primarily in the clothing industry.
2. Supporting ideas
a. Steps
(1) Fill out a shopping profile (2) Guidelines followed by shopping service
III. Conclusion (Paragraph 5)
A. Review of the three types
B. Prediction: It is anyone's guess what the next shopping experience might be.
BUILDING BETTER VOCABULARY
Activity 12, page 32
1. idea 2. disadvantage 3. belief 4. possible 5. related to
6. without 7. common 8. the situation 9. multiple 10. likely
Activity 13, page 32
1. have the means to 2. crisis 3. mediate 4. tends to
5. lead to 6. countless 7. permanently 8. obtain
9. crucial 10. roughly
Activity 14, page 33
1. appreciation 2. appreciate 3. available 4. availability
5. fundamentally 6. fundamental 7. primary
8. primarily 9. risky 10. risk
Activity 15, page 34
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BUILDING BETTER SENTENCES
Activity 16, page 34
1. family→families 2. occurrence→occurred
3. no error 4. stability→stable
5. historical→history 6. no error
Activity 17, page 34
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Activity 18, page 35
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
1. Washing dishes is another household chore that many people dislike.
2. No one in the history class got an A on the final exam.
3. While the manager was reviewing her presentation, her assistant was setting up the technology in the conference room.
WRITING
Activity 19, page 36
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Unit 2 Cause-Effect Essays
ELEMENTS OF GREAT WRITING
Activity 1, page 40
1. The purpose is to explain why people lie.
2. The fact is that people lie for many reasons.
3. scenario
4. These types of stories show children that “honesty is the best policy.” Still, if this is the case, then why do so many people lie?
5. Possible answer: a lie that is not harmful
6. A stranger calls while the parents are out.
7. Answers will vary.
Activity 3, page 46
Topic: The causes of bullying behavior
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
I. A. Hook: How are bullies created?
B. Thesis statement: Bullying behavior can occur for many reasons, some of which are the need for bullies to feel in control, their lack of parental attention, and their spoiled upbringing.
II. A. Support 3: They want to be well known in school.
B. Paragraph 3 (Cause 2) topic sentence: Their parents do not give them the attention they need.
C. Paragraph 4 (Cause 3) topic sentence: They are spoiled.
III. Conclusion (Paragraph 5) (restated thesis): However one looks at bullying, the causes are very complex.
Topic: The effects of bullying on the victim
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
I. A. Hook: Anyone who has ever been bullied knows how terrible it feels.
II. A. Support 3: They might skip school.
B. Support 2: They start suffering from depression.
C. Support 3: They may think about hurting themselves.
III. Conclusion (Paragraph 5) (restated thesis): Bullying can have serious repercussions on victims.
Activity 4, page 49
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Activity 5, page 52
1. due to 2. As a result of 3. Consequently
4. As a result 5. because of
Activity 6, page 54
1. The professor asked the students when they wanted to take the final exam.
2. None of the employees knows when the new CEO will be chosen.
3. One benefit of an engineering degree is that there are jobs available.
4. How some people can easily learn foreign languages while others cannot is a mystery.
5. Not everyone is convinced that the strategic plan will work.
Activity 7, page 55
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
1. His greatest accomplishment is that he climbed Mount Everest.
2. Does anyone know when the final exam will be? / Does anyone know what the date is for the final exam?
3. No one was interested in what the speaker had to say.
4. What we ate last night was disappointing.
5. She is still deciding what topic to choose for the project.
6. Hotel management is a career that has the potential to grow.
Activity 8, page 56
Rewritten paragraphs will vary. Wordy phrases:
1. In my opinion, I believe 2. for the purpose of
3. made statements saying that 4. Despite the fact that
5. when all is said and done
Activity 9, page 57
1. movies, and films 2. future life might be in 300 years
3. worlds, planets, and galaxies 4. unexpected surprise 5. collaborate together 6. untrue and fictitious
7. ordinary, everyday
BUILDING BETTER VOCABULARY
Activity 10, page 58
1. feature 2. result 3. now 4. illustrate 5. important 6. interested 7. reason 8. a little 9. a lot 10. transformation
Activity 11, page 58
1. familiarize 2. correlation 3. maintain 4. substantial 5. pose 6. inappropriate 7. thrive 8. fatigued 9. distinguish 10. compelling
Activity 12, page 59
1. consequently 2. consequence 3. correlate 4. correlation 5. currently 6. current 7. impacted 8. impact 9. maintain 10. maintenance
Activity 13, page 60
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BUILDING BETTER SENTENCES
Activity 14, page 60
1. As a result of the rain, the game was postponed until next week.
2. Because he has taught the class for twenty years, he knows the content well.
3. No one was aware that the company’s stock could rise so suddenly.
4. Her classmates wanted to know where she had learned her art skills.
5. It is not surprising that so many students are going into the biomedical engineering field.
Activity 15, page 61
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
1. The rumors about the new vice president were mean and untrue.
2. The local high school graduation was postponed because of bad weather.
3. The main entrance to the stadium is closed between 6:00 p.m. and midnight.
Activity 16, page 61
Answers will vary.
WRITING
Activity 17, page 62
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
1. They like the attention. They do not consider the consequences.
2. They choose to do what they love. They choose the one that will allow them to make the most money.
3. They want to get a job in a different country. They want to communicate with people from different cultures.
4. Players learn the benefits of teamwork. Players stay healthy.
5. Answers will vary.
6. Answers will vary.
Activities 18–22, pages 63–67
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UNIT 3 Comparison Essays
ELEMENTS OF GREAT WRITING
Activity 1, page 71
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
1. The point-by-point method requires more paragraphs.
2. The block method is likely easier to organize and write.
3. As a reader, point-by-point is easier to follow.
Activity 2, page 72
Prereading:
Answers will vary.
Postreading:
1. The purpose is to show the similarities between Brazil and the United States.
2. This essay compares the size, diversity, and core values of both countries.
3. point-by-point
4. All countries are unique.
5. Thesis statement: On the contrary, the two countries share many similarities. Restatement in conclusion: Although
Brazil and the United States have many differences, they also have remarkable similarities in their size, ethnic diversity, and core values.
6. Brazil: covers almost ½ S American continent, land mass nearly 3.3 million square miles
United States: takes up significant portion of N American continent (from Atlantic to Pacific), land mass of 3.1 million square miles
7. an opinion
Activity 3, page 75
Wording will vary. Possible answers:
Title: Not as Different as One Would Think
I. Introduction (Paragraph 1)
A. Hook: All countries are unique.
B. Connecting information: Different location, size, language, government, climate, lifestyle
C. Thesis statement: On the contrary, the two countries share many similarities.
II. Body
A. Paragraph 2 (Similarity 1) topic sentence: One important similarity between Brazil and the United States is their massive size.
1. Brazil’s characteristics
a. Size: covers almost half of South America, land mass of nearly 3.3 million square miles (8.5 million square kilometers)
b. Travel: few Brazilians have traveled extensively in their country
2. United States’ characteristics
a. Size: covers most of North America, extends from Atlantic to Pacific Oceans, 3.1 million square miles (8 million square kilometers)
b. Travel: many people in the U.S. have not visited much of their country
B. Paragraph 3 (Similarity 2) topic sentence: Another similarity between Brazil and the United States is the diversity of the population.
1. Brazil
a. Colonized by Europeans
b. Other ethnic groups
c. Indigenous people
2. United States
a. Native Americans b. Northern Europe
c. Slaves from Africa
d. Later immigrants from Mediterranean
e. Immigrants from Asia f. Immigrants from S America
C. Paragraph 4 (Similarity 3) topic sentence: Finally, both countries share an important value: individualism.
1. Brazilians’ belief in freedom: have the right to do and be whatever they want if don't hurt others, from President Getúlio Vargas in 1930s and 40s
2. U.S. belief in freedom: individualism at core of culture in U.S., dating back to Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights.
III. Conclusion (Paragraph 5)
A. Restated thesis: Although Brazil and the United States have many differences, they also have remarkable similarities in their size, ethnic diversity, and core values.
B. Opinion: All cultures are more similar than different.
Activity 4, page 77
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Activity 5, page 80
1. However 2. Similarly 3. Unlike 4. In addition 5. Nevertheless
Activity 6, page 82
1. Vacations, which can range from a few days to months, are an integral part of life.
2. Some people who wait too long might have to spend a lot of money.
3. A “staycation,” which involves relaxing at home without the burden of school or work, is a good alternative.
4. … time off that is relaxing is necessary for everyone.
Activity 7, page 83
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BUILDING BETTER VOCABULARY
Activity 8, page 83
1. inexpensive 2. valuable 3. difficult 4. get rid of 5. food 6. basically 7. important 8. watch 9. imagine 10. one
Activity 9, page 84
1. scenario 2. lenient 3. numerous 4. remarkable 5. core 6. focus on 7. diversity 8. disruptive 9. consideration 10. massive
Activity 10, page 84
1. diverse 2. diversity 3. harm 4. harmful
5. intimidated 6. Intimidation 7. Remarkably
8. remarkable 9. unique 10. uniqueness
Activity 11, page 85
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BUILDING BETTER SENTENCES
Activity 12, page 86
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Activity 13, page 86
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
1. The city of Pompeii, which was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in AD 79, had extremely modern plumbing.
2. The adult human body has 206 bones while a baby’s body has approximately 270 bones.
3. The highest recorded temperature on Earth, which peaked at 136 degrees Fahrenheit, was in El Azizia, Libya.
Activity 14, page 87
1. The bookstore with the best selection is often crowded, especially on weekends.
2. Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.
3. One of the most visited cities in Italy is Florence, which is home of the Renaissance.
4. The development of the driverless car is one of the most fascinating advancements of the 21st century.
5. The Islamic calendar, which is also known as the Hijri calendar, is based on the cycles of the moon.
WRITING
Activity 15, page 89
Answers will vary as to why the topics are or are not good for a comparison essay.
1. yes—compare costs, privacy, space 2. yes
3. yes 4. no 5. yes 6. no 7. yes 8. yes 9. no 10. yes
Activities 16–20, pages 90–94
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UNIT 4 Argument Essays
ELEMENTS OF GREAT WRITING
Activity 1, page 99
Prereading:
Answers will vary.
Postreading:
1. The purpose is to argue that school uniforms should be required.
2. School uniforms are the better choice for three reasons.
3. Paragraph 2: help make students’ lives simpler; Paragraph
3: influence students to act responsibly in groups and as individuals; Paragraph 4: help make all students feel equal
4. Implementing mandatory school uniforms would make all students look the same regardless of their financial status.
5. Opponents of mandatory uniforms say that students who wear school uniforms cannot express their individuality.
6. School is a place to learn, not to show off wealth or style. Students can express their individuality through their clothing outside of class.
7. Public schools should require uniforms in order to benefit both the students and society as a whole.
Activity 2, page 102
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
II.
A. 2. Regular exercise teaches children good habits.
B. 3. Kids practice persistence and learn the importance of commitment.
C. Paragraph 4 Topic Sentence: Schools are better equipped to teach physical education than parents.
III. Conclusion: Schools are the best places to help students learn the importance of physical fitness.
Activity 3, page 103
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Activity 4, page 105
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Activity 5, page 107
Choosing modals:
1. might 2. must 3. may 4. cannot 5. can 6. should 7. will
Postreading:
1. Regardless of what skeptics might say, the fact is that everyone has the capacity to build or create something new.
2. P2: Most people have the creativity to come up with a new idea.
P3: Commitment, not cash, is what leads to success.
P4: Opportunity can be found anywhere.
3. Answers will vary.
Activity 6, page 110
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
1. Some animals would die out completely if they were not cared for in captivity.
2. Not all students have access to tablets or smartphones.
3. Some people are physically incapable of driving.
4. International travel is not possible for everyone who wants to learn another language.
5. Some nutrients found in meat are not found in vegetables.
6. Everything, even reality shows, can be educational if it is explained properly.
Activity 7, page 111
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
1. However, children can increase their confidence in better, more educational ways.
2. Even though they may seem expensive, preventive health care is financially beneficial to companies because these activities help with overall health, lowering long-term health costs.
3. While this may be true, it’s clear that there are more nutritious options available to students and the consumption of fast-food should be discouraged.
4. In reality, girls only seem to be less capable in math and science because teachers tend to focus their attention on the boys in class.
Activity 8, page 113
1. loaded words 2. loaded word 3. sweeping generalization 4. hasty generalization 5. events related only by sequence
6. either/or argument
Activity 9, page 114
1. passed / would have – PFU 2. is / eat – G
3. show / will become – FR 4. had struck / would have been injured – PU
5. adopt / will create – FR 6. has / is done – G
7. could have been avoided / had been taken – PU
8. could take / started – PFU
BUILDING BETTER VOCABULARY
Activity 10, page 116
1. connected to 2. to learn a language 3. dedication 4. begin using 5. lacking 6. event 7. money 8. value 9. easy to see 10. negative effect
Activity 11, page 116
1. everyday 2. unprecedented 3. unity 4. authentic
5. accessible 6. worldwide 7. remark 8. guaranteed 9. opponent 10. prosperity
Activity 12, page 117
1. authenticity 2. authentic 3. Innovation 4. innovative 5. intensified 6. intensive 7. isolation 8. isolate 9. wealthy 10. wealth
Activity 13, page 118
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BUILDING BETTER SENTENCES
Activity 14, page 118
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
1. One of the advantages of the computer software is its price.
2. Professors should remember that students are enrolled in many different classes.
3. Some children who have strict parents tend to be more organized than other children.
Activity 15, page 119
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Activity 16, page 120
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WRITING
Activities 17–21, pages 120–123
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UNIT 5 Problem-Solution Essays
ELEMENTS OF GREAT WRITING
Activity 1, page 127
Answers will vary.
Activity 2, page 129
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
1. The purpose is to offer ways for people to protect their private information while using the Internet.
2. Although the danger is real, there are certain ways for individuals to protect their private information.
3. Internet privacy is important because without it companies can share your personal information, leading to a lot of advertising and/or identity theft.
4. Internet users can hide their Internet-surfing habits and/or use password managers.
5. Everyone should be using these strategies because they are easy to use and inexpensive.
Activity 3, page 132
I. B. Definition I. D. Thesis statement II. A. 2. Engineering
II. B. 2. Low salaries III. A. 2. research opportunities
IV. A. Restate the thesis statement IV. B. Call to action
Activity 5, page 134
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Activity 6, page 135
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
1. The purpose is to explain the problem of pollution on Mount Everest and the latest solution.
2. historical event
3. Along with an increase in the number of Everest mountain climbers is the increased problem of litter left behind on this natural wonder. Fortunately, Nepalese officials are working to fix this potential environmental disaster.
4. It is causing life-threatening problems by polluting the local water supply; Paragraph 2
5. installation of garbage disposal sites; $4,000 fines; transporting the waste to Kathmandu for recycling
6. Answers will vary.
BUILDING BETTER VOCABULARY
Activity 7, page 138
1. financial 2. together 3. laws 4. ideas 5. count 6. famous 7. solutions 8. acknowledgement 9. online database 10. common
Activity 8, page 138
1. measures 2. enforce 3. official 4. automatically
5. regulations 6. use up 7. budget 8. trustworthy 9. integrity 10. disposal
Activity 9, page 139
1. accumulation 2. accumulate 3. collaboratively 4. collaboration 5. generate 6. generation 7. prominently
8. prominent 9. proposal 10. proposed
Activity 10, page 140
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BUILDING BETTER SENTENCES
Activity 11, page 140
problem→ problems; In one year children→ In one year, children;
Television responsible→ Television is responsible;
Parents has been worrying →Parents have been worrying;
real and not imaginary solutions→ real solutions;
won’t→ will not; invoulved→ involved
Activity 12, page 141
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
1. The hikers made it to the summit of the mountain, but it was exhausting.
2. The old, bulky tech equipment in the computer lab is difficult to use.
3. Biomedical engineering is a fast-growing industry, especially in Western Europe.
Activity 13, page 142
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WRITING
Activities 14–19, pages 143–147
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UNIT 6 Reaction Essays and Exam
Questions
ELEMENTS OF GREAT WRITING
Activity 1, page 150
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
1. This article was particularly impactful to me in highlighting that athletes with disabilities are highly skilled, world-class competitors.
2. title of article, author of article, where to find the article, a summary of the article, and the thesis statement
3. The writer includes the URL to allow the reader to go to the original source if he/she wants more information.
4. The writer is impressed by the courage and passion of these athletes with disabilities.
5. prediction
Activity 2, page 153
Prereading:
Answers will vary.
Postreading:
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
1. The purpose is to give a reaction to a photograph.
2. The introduction gives a good physical description of the photo in addition to background information on the content of the photo.
3. the structural worker and New York City in the background
4. Answers will vary.
Activity 3, page 155
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
Title: Reaction to “Old-Timer Structural Worker”
I. A. 2. The building he is working on is the Empire State Building.
I. B. Thesis: For me, this photo is a symbol of hard work and hopefulness.
II. A. 2. There is no equipment to ensure his safety, but he is not afraid.
II. A. 3. his surroundings; his abilities
II. B. (topic sentence) The photo also represents a time of hope and even optimism in the face of hard times.
II. B. 1. show that the city is still growing
II. B. 2. is reaching toward the sky and the future
II. B. 3. The photo is a reminder of what people can create given their optimism and hard work.
III. A. Restated thesis: The visions of society and the promise of a prosperous future are contained in “Old-Timer Structural Worker.”
III. B. Opinion: We have accomplished so much in such a short time.
WRITING
Activities 4–8, pages 156–159
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ELEMENTS OF GREAT WRITING
Activity 9, page 162
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Activity 10, page 164
1. who is a swimmer from the United States →a swimmer from the United States
2. who are interested in competing→ interested in competing
3. who just want to compete→ just wanting to compete
4. which is another New York landmark→ another New York landmark
5. that supports the workers→ supporting the workers
6. which is reaching toward the sky and toward the future→ reaching toward the sky and toward the future
7. who is focused on his job→ focused on his job
8. that reminds us→ reminding us
BUILDING BETTER VOCABULARY
Activity 11, page 165
1. positive feelings 2. forward movement 3. done well
4. not fearful 5. physical object 6. after 7. intense 8. represent 9. detailed 10. eyes
Activity 12, page 165
1. comfortably 2. admiration 3. reminder 4. specifically 5. structure 6. courageous 7. outcome 8. visible 9. device 10. construction
Activity 13, page 166
1. accomplished 2. accomplishment 3. impressively 4. impress 5. passion 6. passionate 7. persevered
8. Perseverance 9. safely 10. safe
Activity 14, page 167
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BUILDING BETTER SENTENCES
Activity 15, page 168
1. family→ families 2. unhappily→unhappy
3. interesting→interested, academically→ academic
4. similar→similarities 5. mean→meaning, surely→ sure 6. C
Activity 16, page 168
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
1. Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain, is located in Tanzania, Africa.
2. Baby giraffes can stand up on their own five hours after they are born and can run after only 10 hours.
3. “Animal rain” is a fascinating phenomenon in which small animals get sucked up by waterspouts and then fall to the ground with raindrops.
Activity 17, page 169
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