Inferential questions

What is the writer trying to do in this text?

• advertise the fossil fuel’s industry

• describe the economic benefits of using fossil fuels

• promote an environmental thought.

• establish the dilemma between industry and environment.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

In this text the reader can find

• the story of the industrial revolution

• some examples of fossil fuels

• environmental initiatives

• geosciences’ definition

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

This text could be published on

• fashion magazine

• scientific journal

• newspaper

• notice board

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

The writer’s opinion about fossil fuel is

• they should be used no matter its effects

• it is a vital industry

• they are useful but are affecting our planet

• environmentally friendly

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

A different title for the text could be

• Fossil fuels are running out

• oil, natural gas and coal will disappear in few centuries

• Earth’s life systems support

• When it is the right time to stop using fossil fuels

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2