Prism Unit 2 Review

• Paragraph:
  In preparation for studying abroad, APU students understand that improving their English proficiency is essential. Benjamin-sensei and Randy-sensei offer lessons that focus on vocabulary, reading, and speaking, which are key skills needed for success abroad.
  

• Question: Which detail supports the idea that English skills are important for studying abroad?

• Students meet with teachers every week in class.

• Vocabulary and reading practice are part of lessons.

• Improving English is needed for studying abroad.

• APU offers many language courses for students.

Paragraph:
Students at APU often dedicate time each week to their upper intermediate English B and A classes. These classes prepares them not only for academic challenges but also for real-world English use. Today, they took the benchmark test, which measures their skills and progress. It is important for their language development.

• Question: What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• APU students have varied academic classes.

• Students focus on English for academic and real-world use

• APU students took a difficult benchmark test today.

• The benchmark test only measures academic skills.

• Paragraph: Attending office hours with their instructors provides APU students with additional support for their English studies. During these sessions, students ask questions about assignments, review challenging topics, and gain helpful feedback to improve.

• Question: What can be inferred about office hours for English students?

• Office hours are for students struggling with class.

• Office hours provide students with helpful support.

• Students rarely use office hours for class topics.

• Only vocabulary questions are asked in office hours.

• Paragraph: When students are unsure about an assignment, many choose to attend office hours for extra help. They find that even a brief conversation with their teacher can clarify difficult instructions and give them confidence to complete the work on time.

• Question: What can you infer about why students attend office hours?

• They attend mainly to socialize with their teacher.

• They attend to seek better understanding of their assignments.

• They go only because office hours are a course requirement.

• They attend because it’s a good opportunity to discuss grades.

Paragraph Example:
"Taking the Pearson benchmark test often makes students feel ready to pursue study abroad. For some, the results show areas where they need to improve to reach their goals."

Question: "What can we infer about how the Pearson benchmark test affects students’ plans?

• The test results show students where they can improve.

• Students do not need more practice after the test.

• The test is necessary for study abroad.

• The test makes students ready for study abroad.

Question: "Which word means 'to highlight the importance of something'?"

Sentence: "The skills tested in the Pearson exam underscore how useful English is for future studies."

• useful

• skills

• underscore

• exam

• tested

To prepare for the benchmark test, Randy-sensei gave the students a __________ example to help them understand complex grammar points clearly.

• concrete

• virtual

• credible

• alternative

Studying at the upper intermediate level requires a(n) __________ to stay focused and complete all assignments on time.

• discipline

• motivation

• establishment

• degree

As students continue in Benjamin's class, their understanding of English __________, and they feel more prepared for the test.

• develops

• launches

• evolves

• grows

Benjamin and Randy-sensei discussed the __________ in language learning, noting that more female students were interested in advanced classes.

• gender gap

• virtual classroom

• specific

• degree