English 7 Quiz Q2 #4 Extracting Information Using Summary

Julio decided to stay up and watch television instead of studying for his History exam. Today, when it was time to take the test, he looked at the paper and could not answer any of the questions. He swore that from this day forward he would always study for tests.

• a. Julio had an exam and promised that he will study the next time.

• b. Julio liked to watch TV so he spent most of his time watching TV shows.

• c. Julio watched television instead of studying for his History exam so he could not answer the test. He swore to always study.

Blair and Natalie are not speaking to each other today. It was weird sitting at their table during lunch while they were glaring at each other. I hope they make up soon; we are three best friends and I don't want to choose sides.

• a. I ate lunch alone because my best friends had a fight.

• b. I don't like having lunch when my friends have a fight.

• c. Blair and Natalie did not speak but glared at each other. I hope my best friends make up.

"If you want something done, give it to a busy person." Initially that advice sounds strange, but people with energy and ambition often get things done. Throughout time, it has been proven that people with ambition accomplish things that others thought were impossible. Whether a person wants to set a world record or rise to the top, ambition is the one quality that is most needed.

• a. The ways in which ambition affects social life

• b. The negative effects of ambition

• c. How to have ambition

• d. The value of ambition

Cats are affectionate, cute, and independent. Unlike dogs, cats can stay alone if you go away on a trip. They do not need to be walked and are easy to potty train. Also, cats do not bark, so your neighbors will not have any noise to complain about. If someone wants to have a pet, a cat is great choice.

• a. Cats are great pets because they are better than dogs.

• b. Dogs are a lot of work because they always bark and need a walk.

• c. Cats are affectionate, cute and independent. Cats are great pets because they don't need a lot of work or disturb neighbors.

In earlier days those who had overseas business which they believed should be discussed personally, took ship and set out across the briny deep. Once aboard they transacted their affairs, engaging in commercial and social matters or conducting government business. Today ships and passengers continue to sail the seven seas, and airplanes soar overhead. But above them all, words speed through the sky - telephone conversations quickly bring together in the most personal fashion people who are separated by thousands of miles.

• a. Overseas telephone service today is ruling out all need for overseas travel.

• b. Nothing can take the place of person-to-person conversation in settling business, social, and government problems.

• c. Many conversations which once required overseas travel can now be conducted by telephone.

• d. Even with modern overseas telephone service people continue to travel abroad by ship or by plane.

Exercise is crucial to our lives. Doctors recommend we exercise at least two times a week. Exercise does not necessarily need to be done in the gym; it can consist of an outdoor walk or bike ride. It does not only control weight, but it combats many health conditions and diseases. Another added benefit to exercise is its mood boosting qualities. Choose the statement that best summarizes the following passages. Write the letter of the correct answer on your notebook.

• a. Bike riding is good exercise. It is the best exercise to improve weight loss and improve one's mood.

• b. Exercise can be done anywhere and the doctors recommend to do it all the time. You must choose the best exercise for you.

• c. Exercise is important and doctors recommend to do it at least two times a week. Different forms of exercise can help improve weight control, health and mood.

The fact that electronic computers are now used for data processing has led the general public to believe that it is a mysterious, complicated science and that the computers are giant brains. Both of these ideas are false. A computer is basically just a high-speed adding machine that performs the functions it is told to. If the input data are varied even a little, the computer is unable to operate until it is programmed to accept the variations. The business operations it performs are impressive only because of the extremely high speed of manipulation, but most of these operations have been used for decades. Unlike man, the computer performs repetitive calculations without getting tired or bored.

• a. A computer is a high-speed adding machine.

• b. A computer is a mysterious giant brain.

• c. A computer is impressive because of its high speed.

• d. A computer is superior to man in many ways.

The attitudes of Americans toward gambling are amazingly contradictory. You may find, for example, that horse racing is legal in your state, but that you cannot legally play poker for money on your front porch; bookies may be prosecuted by state law, but they are supposed to purchase a federal license nonetheless; one church condemns gambling, while another raises money by sponsoring Bingo games. Gambling laws are inconsistent from state to state or even from town to town and are very difficult to enforce.

• a. Americans have negative attitudes toward gambling.

• b. Gambling laws are difficult to enforce

• c. Gambling laws are inconsistent from community to community.

• d. Churches do not have uniform ideas about gambling.

Tea is the world's second most popular drink after water. Tea is a big part of the Chinese culture. A Chinese saying identifies the seven basic daily necessities as fuel, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea. According to Chinese legend, tea was invented accidentally by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong in 2737 B.C. China is one of the main producers of tea, and tea remains China's national drink.

• a. Why tea is so popular

• b. The importance of tea in the Chinese culture

• c. The health benefits of tea

• d. Drinking water is good for you

Maria's dog wasn't feeling well today. He did not want to go out for his walk and did not eat his food. Marie threw his toy across the yard hoping he would run to fetch it, but he just sat there.

• a. Marie's dog is sick and he did not go for a walk, eat or play.

• b. Marie's dog is active but today he is sick.

• c. The dog is sick and tired that is why he is not feeling well.