Review Unit 2

Review for Test 2

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in English - 1

Multiple Choice

__________ warnings from health experts, many people continue to ignore the importance of wearing masks during the pandemic.

• Currently
  

• Likewise
  

• On the contrary
  

• In spite of

Multiple Choice

Sarah enjoys reading; __________, her brother shares the same hobby.

• however
  

• currently
  

• likewise
  

• on the other hand

Multiple Choice

The weather forecast predicted rain; __________, the sun was shining brightly all day.

• however

• similarly
  

• in spite of

• at last

Multiple Choice

Some argue that technology has improved communication, __________, others believe it has led to increased isolation.

• likewise
  

• 
  on the other hand
  

• firstly

• afterwards

​Transitions in English - 2

Multiple Choice

Sarah enjoys playing tennis; __________, she is also passionate about swimming.

• consequently
  

• to sum up
  

• moreover
  

• namely

Multiple Choice

The heavy rain caused flooding in the streets; __________, many schools had to be closed for the day.

• to sum up

• consequently

• for instance

• for example

Multiple Choice

There are many benefits to regular exercise, __________, improved cardiovascular health and increased energy levels.

• to conclude
  

• besides
  

• namely
  

• accordingly

Multiple Choice

I enjoy hiking and camping; __________, I also love kayaking in the summer.

• besides

• to conclude

• on the whole

• accordingly

​Reporting verbs 1

​Reporting verbs 2

Multiple Choice

Adams (2023) fails to prove that cats are bad pets as he _____ that dogs have better qualities without having any evidence.

• observes

• speculates

• explains

Multiple Choice

According to Sanders (2020) cats have better qualities than dogs, which _____ cats are better pets.

• confirms

• points out

• alleges

Multiple Choice

Tabloid rumors _____ that the celebrity had an affair with a co-star. There is no confirmation yet.

• certainly

• firmly

• alleges

Multiple Choice

Education is very important for society ________.

• Salas (2020)

• (Salas, 2020)

• (2020, p. 45)

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According to ​ ​

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people "should adopt pets"​

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Espinoza

(2023)

(p. 36)

(2023, p. 36)

(Espinoza)

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​

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concluded that education should be free for everyone.

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(2024)

Salas and Perez

Salas & Perez

(Salas & Perez)

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Gonzalez ​

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declare that "technology improves education"​

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et al., (2023)

(p. 34)

Johnson et al., (2020), (p. 45)

Brown et al., (2018), (p. 12)

​Parts of an academic essay

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Match the sentences to their correspondent essay component.

A positive aspect about technology in education is the possibility of personalized learning.​

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Technology impacts education positively and negatively.​

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A negative aspect about technology in education is the potential for increased distractions.​

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Thesis statement

Topic sentence 2

Topic sentence 1

Multiple Choice

Decide which is the best topic sentence for this body paragraph:

_______________________________________. They believe that spending time reading horoscopes distracts from more meaningful activities and decisions. Additionally, they argue that placing too much importance on horoscopes can lead to false hope or anxiety when predictions don't come true. Overall, they view horoscopes as an unreliable source of guidance and prefer to focus on more concrete methods of planning and decision-making.

• Reading horoscopes is pointless because the predictions are vague and could fit anyone.

• Reading horoscopes as a pointless activities because of vague predictions.

• Reading horoscopes can have advantages and disadvantages.

Multiple Choice

Decide which is the best topic sentence for this body paragraph:

____________________________________. Moving away from home and adapting to a new environment can be difficult for some. Academic pressures, such as assignments and exams, can lead to stress and anxiety. Additionally, social interactions and making new friends can be overwhelming. For these reasons, students tend to find it difficult to cope with these challenges and maintain their well-being during their university years.

• Mental health issues should be solved by universities.

• There are many things students can do to avoid mental health issues in university.

• Students can face several mental health issues in university.